Classroom mgmt is not managing the kids. It’s managing the classroom. It’s not having compliant students. It’s having an environment that allows Ss to feel safe to choose active participation and engagement. Create a safe space where learning is fun and the expectations are high.

The average child asks 200-300 questions a day. So if an elementary school teacher has 20 students, they are asked a minimum of 4,000 questions a day… 4,000! If your partner/spouse is an elementary school teacher, THIS is why they don’t want any questions when they get home.

Y’all. With all my love and respect— I’m tired! The Opportunity Airlines Internship Program has been a great success but I am dragging myself over the finish line! 😂 #dripdropcoffeeshop #galzglobalgoodz #studentcreatedbusinesses #NLEStudents #OpportunityAirlines

I’ll never not share this memory. ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️ #home #sacrifice #honor #GOAT

A fun weekend of watching my students in their EC activities. Learning doesn’t just happen in a classroom and supporting them doesn’t either. Love seeing them in action! #OpportunityAirlines #goingbeyondexpectations

Had a mama hug me, cry & tell me how she appreciated my advocacy & patience w/her child. She's been overwhelmed for yrs trying to figure out how to help him. True partnership only happens when both sides realize how much the other cares. We all want the very best for every kid.

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I just logged in to update my records for our 40 book challenge and my 5th graders turned in 154 book reviews over the Christmas break!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 📚 📚 #OpportunityAirlines #readersgonnaread

All the emails are coming in from parents who rec’d progress reports today. I’m going to enjoy my well deserved wine tonight almost as much as I will enjoy responding to them on Monday. “Well, you see . . . this is your child in my classroom . . .” #teacherlife #ifyouknowyouknow

We stayed up late to finish so she could turn it back in tomorrow because one of my 5th graders begged her to return it before spring break so he could have it! 😍📖⚡️ #percyjackson #readingcommunity

It is beyond comprehension the state of TX has a record surplus and yet, we will start the 23-24 school year with no adjustment to our basic allotment. We've been through a pandemic , inflation and a staff shortage and yet, asked to do more with less.

Students should be getting out of their seats every lesson. ALL grade levels, every single lesson. Teachers: what is your go-to learning strategy to get students up and moving mid-lesson? (Feel free to include the grade level and any resources/examples, if you're willing!)

It’s #PrimeDay & there’s still time to score a good deal! While you’re shopping, help clear the list for RISD teachers! Richardson ISD teachers, drop your wish lists in the comments. Let’s help get the 23-24 school year off to a great start! #RISDbelieves #SupportTeachers