Mrs. Scanlon

@kasmith07 Loved the presentation Kristen, such good info! Excited to start utilizing coherence maps in my planning. Thank you!

@cournoyer_jack Thank you Jack!!

@GHSMrs_Scanlon Congratulations! So happy for you both! ❤️

It’s a boy! James Brian Scanlon arrived in the early hours of April 13th. We are soaking up all of the cuddles with our littlest love! 💙💙💙

📣🎉🎉2020 yearbooks can be picked up on Saturday October 3rd!!! Please check your Grafton email for more details!! 🎉🎉 @Grafton_2020 #GHSCommunity

@rtierney426 Ahh hello to Kelsey for me! This year will be awesome!!

I get to teach many of my former students this year and I am THRILLED. Can’t wait to see all of my nuggets, both new and old!

@lauraoften I saw the name and thought that might be her! Very exciting!!

@MrsBlackghs I get one every year! Can’t teach without it!

With the level of planning and collaboration teaching will require this year, I’m bringing back the paper planner. Organization = self management. #useyourtools #SEL

A9: Math class is not often linked w/ kids learning through student led discussions. But Vygotsky’s theory states that this is the best way for S’s to learn. Math class CAN and SHOULD be restructured around open discourse and instructional conversation. #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A8a Elaboration is the stage of processing where info is moved from “the clipboard of the short term memory on to the working memory”. The brain organizes new material into recognizable patterns. S’s need breaks in instruction for this processing to occur #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A7b: Our brains remember neg. experiences 3x more than pos. ones. Dependent learners suffer most from this negativity bias. To help these S’s develop a growth mindset, T’s must teach them to replace their negative self-talk with more positive mantras. #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A6b S’s can sniff out fake or excessive flattery. They don’t need teachers who sugarcoat their academic weaknesses. They need T’s who directly address these weaknesses and provide supportive yet demanding environments in which to work towards proficiency #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A5a: Trust, trust, trust. Dependent learners will begin to learn only when they trust that their teacher values them and shows a genuine interest in their life and culture. #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A4B: Identifying one’s own triggers regarding acceptable behavior is an essential step in reducing miscommunication with culturally diverse students. Actions I view as disrespectful may not be viewed the same way in a student’s culture. #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A3a: The amygdala sends out stress signals when S’s experience an environment that is hostile/unwelcoming. These signals make it impossible for S’s to learn. Only when S’s feel safe/welcome in a classroom will the amygdala calm + allow learning to occur. #gpsculturallyresponsive

@JDmathteach So proud of you and these nuggets!! 💚💚💚

This year I had the largest #APCALC class that GHS has ever had... and can now proudly say the highest average score on the exam. #Classof2020 your resiliency amazes me. I couldn't be more proud of you! #GHScommunity

A2B ...S’s demonstrating a collectivist culture actively engage with their group; they are focused on learning through group interaction and dialogue. A collectivist-centered math class will ensure more success for students from all cultures. (2/2) #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A2B In Alg/Geo 1, S’s work in small groups each day to complete math tasks. S’s exhibiting individualist behavior attempt the task alone, without communicating with their group; they are focused on their own achievement. ... (1/2) #GPSCulturallyResponsive

A1A: Due to educational inequities, the opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse students to become independent learners are “limited or non-existent”. The instruction they receive often prevents them from reaching their full potential. #GPSCulturallyResponsive

@TraceyCalo How will this book help me to create a more inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment? How will what I learn help both my students and me grow? #gpsculturallyresponsive