No seating charts. First come, first served. Do I have kids that aren’t allowed to sit with their pals? Of course. They have to earn that privilege back! Having a classroom with all flexible seating let’s kids feel free to get up and walk through their thought processes.

I think this might be one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen… with legos. 😍

A “Roaming” station rotation cycle this week! While I work with my small group, students are free to roam to wherever they need to work on. No restrictions with timers. They were extremely responsible with their time!

My Station Rotation cycle for the week is over and my kids continue to blow my mind with their level of collaboration! Yes, even when on yoga mats and bean bag chairs 🧘‍♂️

Stole from Facebook but it's so on point 🎯

Let’s stop snoozing on the Parallel Teaching Model!

Every interaction is an opportunity to ask myself how I am showing up. Looking forward to reading Amer Kaissi 's book: Humbitious bookshop.org/books/humbitio…

My students caught me without my ID this morning and tattled… Served lunch detention this afternoon 🤷🏽

I never imagined I’d end up back in 7th grade. Now, I’m closing in on my 2nd year with this 7th grade ELAR team at Ferris JH. Not in this pic are Aaron Bodey, M. Ed. and Dr. Ashleigh Bible. I love learning from you both. We don’t know where we’d be without you.

“You do not have to attend every argument you are invited to.” -Maddie Richardson

This is so true! 🧡

I’ll see y’all on Saturday!

What a special day! My sister spent the day with me! I’m so thankful for having an admin team and colleagues who were so welcoming. It meant the world to have her there to see what I love to do 🧡🖤

Look what I drew! Like it? I get to have pizza tonight! Wanna see my dog? I saw a bug this morning! Can I have a hug? These are some things my 13 y/o students told me today. Junior high is a weird time, but they’re kids and these kids want and need love just like the littles do.

I can’t believe that I’m closing my 2nd year as an educator as Teacher of the Year for FJH. 🧡🖤

Celebrating being voted Teacher of the Year with my family ❤️ I owe it all to my family, friends, and leadership!

My student designed his own board game and 3D printed his own game pieces!

Some of the best teachers are in your classroom! It’s always a sweet moment to hand over the clicker to your kids. Giving up control doesn’t have to be scary!