VIBE Movement

Want to know how to create a self-sufficient, self-sustaining classroom w/ systems completely run by students? Then hit up @Steph61362021 for tips. I’ve never seen a classroom like hers! Inspiring! Thanks 4 letting me come facilitate #restorativecircle. #RestorativeJusticeWeek

The one thing about approaching education through an entrepreneurial lens - you don’t get to hang with kids all the time! Thanks @SpringsCS for hosting me today, and for asking me to share my journey with your students. #shareyourstory #journeyspeaker

@TeachForAmerica Did I miss anything, @sageinwondrland? And thanks for such a thoughtfully guided conversation. So excited for you and what lies ahead! Stay in touch! #newteacher #education #k12

@TeachForAmerica 5.) Network like crazy! Educators don't do this enough. It's so easy to get caught up in the day 2 day & get comfortable in a bubble. But that disconnects us from the world outside our schools. You never know where a connection can take you or the opportunity that could open up.

Just had such an inspiring conversation with a soon-to-be college grad entering into @TeachForAmerica. She asked poignant & thoughtful questions, looking for advice for new/young teachers. Inspired me to share here:

@diikells @vistamagnet @VUSDHR @MsPerezVMMS Miss you so much girl. 💖💖 I’m proud of you too @diikells. Love watching you grow.

@VIBE_Movement @vistamagnet @VUSDHR @MsPerezVMMS Proud of you tina

Yesterday I started a new & wonderful journey w/ @vistamagnet - for the next 4 mo we will be taking a deep dive into #restorativepractices & how it impacts school climate & staff culture. Feeling super grateful to be a support to this amazing team of dedicated educators. @VUSDHR

@SanDiegoCOE @EMorrisonSmith @KPBSnews @sdschools @jaglathan Happy to help anyway I can!

@VIBE_Movement @EMorrisonSmith @KPBSnews @sdschools Equity is an issue across the county, and it's one we're working to tackle. @jaglathan leads SDCOE's Equity dept., but all of us at SDCOE are part of this work. #SDequity

San Diego Unified, 2nd largest school district in CA, lower test scores & higher suspension rates (4x more likely) for black students - why aren't we talking about these issues at school staff meetings? @SanDiegoCOE @EMorrisonSmith kpbs.org/news/2019/nov/… via @KPBSnews

@SanDiegoCOE @EMorrisonSmith @KPBSnews @sdschools So I go to the "higher ups" to start a conversation. Next thing I know, they are placed on leave, effectively immediately. Obviously I don't know the whole story & obviously I am making assumptions. BUT...what I DO know: people are so afraid to even TALK about it. #stuckinarut

@SanDiegoCOE @EMorrisonSmith @KPBSnews And to be VERY clear - this is NOT just an issue in @sdschools. When I pitch to admin that I'm ready to facilitate dialogue with their staff around racial bias & how it shows up in the classroom, I'm passed off to the higher ups "who make those kinds of decisions."

Victims of Teacher Misconduct Say Schools Should Go Beyond Checking Boxes voiceofsandiego.org/topics/educati…

@Mannythepiercer #killinit So proud of you. Every day.

I love seeing this! #studentengagement Thanks @melindak 😉

@EMorrisonSmith @Tolerance_org @MeglichTina @vmiram3477 @MrsJ_Teaches @presidentjcni @projectAwareCA @kjosephson1 @CentofranchiJon #teachingchange

Feeling super appreciative for time spent w/ Jerrid, host of ⁦@teaching_change⁩ podcast - even though he had to edit my potty mouth! I guess that’s what happens when you have REAL talk about education, burnout, and how race shows up in classrooms. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tea…