Every time we walk into the school, we have the opportunity to be a bright spot in a student’s day. There’s a lot that we can’t control and there are days that we may feel inadequate… but we can always be the reason that a kid smiles.

“It’s humbling to think that you might be the only bright spot in someone’s day, and terrifying to think that you might not realize it.” ~ Morgan Chatham

Kids pick up on more than we realize. They will notice our mood… whether it’s a good one or a bad one. And they will notice our example… whether it’s a good one or a bad one.

Don’t get mad at the naysayers. Don’t hate the critics. Instead realize that without them you wouldn’t be as strong. If you never got sick you wouldn’t develop a strong immune system. Negative people make you more resilient, wiser and better.

My goal each day in the classroom is to be as gracious and anti-antagonistic as possible. Kids have enough issues as it is — no need in their teacher being one, too.

High expectations are meaningless unless students know how to reach them. They are achieved when students understand WHAT they need to do, WHY, and given the HOW, which are the tools, support, and encouragement to achieve them. Success/ achievement is a process not a product.

“... build communities where students find joy in the act of reading and feel free to imagine school as more than a place for doing what those in power tell them to.” ⁦Julia E. Torres (MAEd., MA, MLIS)⁩ 🔥 #DisruptTexts slj.com/www.slj.com/?d…

Last week the patriots and loyalists battled it out in some heated debates, while the neutralists drilled them with questions! Impressed with these leaders! #futurelawmakers #futurelawyers #5thgrade Rangeland Lions Mashelle.kiggins@jef @RangelandAP Tina Lovelace JCPS @JCPSDL

TEACHERS:1000’s of you work in schools that have been canceled in the upcoming weeks. Make it UR goal to either call every kid & say hi or write them a letter, telling them what you appreciate about them, recognize the strengths they bring to your classroom! #Significant72

The classrooms and cafeteria Rangeland Lions Elem. are empty but the drive-up/walk-up Emergency Food station is handing out school breakfasts and lunches to kids. 45 locations across Jefferson County. #feedingkids

2⃣7⃣3⃣9⃣= Breakfasts 2⃣8⃣0⃣4⃣= Lunches We served 5⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣➕meals through our emergency feeding sites today! The service is open from 10-1 daily and available to children 18 & younger and all JCPS students who are over 18. LOCATIONS➡️bit.ly/EmergencyFoodS… #WeAreJCPS

Finally getting around to working on my google educator certification! Dr. Kathleen Receveur @JCPSDL Rangeland Lions Mashelle.kiggins@jef #JCPSDigIn

Great idea 👏🏼

My little coworker is the cutest 🖤🐾

It would be ashamed if education comes out of this pandemic only to return to status quo. There hasn't been an opportunity for such sweeping changes in education for the last half century. Less testing More adaptability Improved family/school partnership Let kids learn like kids

Here are some great distance learning tips! 💻

This. 💯 #BLACK_LIVES_MATTER #education Teach Hustle Inspire®️ #edchat