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When you don’t explicitly teach your students how you want them to enter your classroom.

4 Ways to Create a Learner-Centered Classroom katielmartin.com/2018/08/25/4-w… #LCInnovation #altitudelearning #EdInnovateLive

It really does start with self-love. When you start loving yourself, life starts loving you too. It begins to give you more favourable circumstances. Life gets better when you begin to feel better about your own energy.

We must be aware of our student’s mental health, year-round. You never know what may come up in one’s life. Please share below how you check in with your students! #ThisIsAVID

Ready for the first day of school! I love my new chalk markers 😊 still working on the "calligraphy" 😅

Safety is our number one priority at Foothills Middle School. Students, teachers, and staff practiced procedures during our first (but definitely not last) fire drill of the school year. Enjoying a few moments together outdoors on a beautiful morning was sort of a bonus.

Here’s a clearer picture of my one-on-one questions. Happy to share the document if you drop me your email! #relationshipsmatterMPCS #HackingSchoolDiscipline @mspriester_ITRT

Found a cute message while grading 🥰

The Foothills Middle School Club Fair is a great example of student voice & choice, leadership, engagement, learner agency, and students building powerful connections with one another. Proud of our awesome students (and the compassionate & dedicated adults who support them) Arcadia Unified

Animal Style. Flying Dutchman. Protein Style. 4x4. Extra spread. Well done. No “Secret Menu” for success at Foothills Middle School, just a collaborative & compassionate group of educators serving up opportunities for Ss to facilitate their own learning. That’s what a MS is all about!

Students listened to a #podcastoftheweek and doodled facts or figures that stood out. #sketchnotes allow for Ss to present their understanding in the way that make most sense for them.

This is awesome !!

working on making my home page ✨aesthetic✨

Building positive relationships with your scholars and their family is, and will always be, the most important aspect of your educational career. #RelationshipsMatter

I asked Ss to share pics of their pets and received over 50 pics! So I decided to make a "Pet Therapy" page for kids to visit when they're feeling overwhelmed or stressed ❤️ perfect for #NationalDogDay2020

There’s a lot of talk about protocols. Here’s some protocol for students who are struggling: - like them - take an interest in them - support them - encourage them - engage their parents - be curious about their experiences

Virtual classroom jobs ready to go! My goal is that these jobs will help build a sense of excitement, community, and interdependence in our class! #BetterTogether #Mooreof4th #HRE #ArcadiaUnified