(she/her) A pretty awesome group of kids and the teacher lucky enough to learn alongside them!
Austin, TX
Joined August 2016
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We made some beautiful stream tables today as we continue learning about slow changes to our earth.
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Jane, our #jumpingspider, has a new enclosure inspired by the cover of #TheWildRobot by @itspeterbrown. See if you can spot Jane (hint: she is near Brightbill’s fav perch).
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Gertrude went as Dragon Loves Tacos by @rubingo and @rubinsalmieri
She loved holding her little book while people caught on that she was a bearded dragon dressed as a taco.
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There’s nothing better than hearing from some former @Patton_Pioneers.
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Robin Beasley, M.S., NBCT retweeted
Want to lead? Stop being “nice".
Kind leaders are honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Use my sheet for success.
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“Nice” leadership holds people back, here’s why:
Too many leaders mistake being nice for being kind.
Being "nice" doesn’t solve problems.
It doesn’t build trust or push people to grow.
It simply avoids conflict, leaving issues unresolved.
Think about a time when your leader was just "nice." They:
Avoided conflict
Ignored problems
Sugarcoated feedback
Maybe it felt good at first, but did you really grow from it?
Being kind is different.
Leadership isn’t a popularity contest.
It’s about creating a space where people feel:
Challenged
Supported
Trusted
Kindness does that.
Niceness doesn’t.
One of Gertrude’s favorite kiddos from last year dedicated her essay about the discovery of bearded dragons to Gert. She wrote a beautiful intro.
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Gertrude got to experience the Gaga pit and blacktop today during recess. She finally has a leash that she can’t escape from and she LOVED warming herself at recess.
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I tried something new this afternoon to increase extension options. We played Choose Your Fighter where the kids chose a famous mathematician to solve their problem. Today was Isaac Newton vs Katherine Johnson.
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Gert received quite the introduction to @Minecraft Education today. She really enjoyed the rollercoaster and #axolotls the kids used.
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I never thought my sweet Ellis would have to teach not judging someone until you know their character. He is an ideal animal ambassador if given the chance.
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My sweet little Ellis fell asleep in a student’s pencil bag this afternoon. The kids also got to see him yawn which I still haven’t seen 😢 He is such a wonderful snake.
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Chickie Wickie received quite the education during her day in fourth grade. She was the perfect student.
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While she is recovering from a torn toe nail, my favorite @Patton_Pioneers chicken is experiencing fourth grade.
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Ellis had his first big moment as a class pet. One student was experiencing some test anxiety so I asked if she wanted some snake therapy. We let her hold Ellis, allowing his muscles to contract around her arms and it calmed her anxiety.
Snakes for the Win!
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Ellis is enjoying his first days as a classroom pet. He was especially excited for some outside heat while I gave him a tour of @Patton_Pioneers.
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A fresh batch of wands are made and ready for a new batch of fourth graders in @BeasleysBunch and @SanchezsSquad. We are ready for another magical year!
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Gertrude’s surgery this summer revealed a mass. I am happy to report the mass was removed and not cancer. This girl has many more years of teaching students ahead of her.
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Every day that Little Bird comes on as I am driving I am grateful that there is a story that so accurately demonstrates the journey we experience in our path towards accepting our neurodiversity and autism diagnosis. If you haven’t heard it please do: youtu.be/JPeJY1jEwTI?si=4LL_…
