April Pieper

This seriously makes me feel all happy inside.

One week and appreciation for Ts is not enough. They stand in the gap between ignorance & knowledge, I can’t & I can, impossible & I’m possible. No, we should not just have one week or just appreciate our Ts. We should always revere & honor them. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Force builds compliance, not commitment. True change is in the "why" not the "what." Mike Mattos

Excited to be at the 2016 KY School Counseling Association!! #ksca16

@oldedu @melsuzfer @kmkidwell Agreed. Hattie research cannot be dismissed- effective system of interventions can net 2.5 yrs growth.

@melsuzfer @oldedu @kmkidwell I think the essence is that while interventions can be effective, they cannot replace solid core instruction.

Ready to get my learning in. #KYCEC2015

The absolute worst thing you can say to a child is, "Do your best." Children thrive on challenges. John Hattie. #kedcvl

"Do not confuse effective feedback with praise." Dr. Steve Ventura #kedcvl

"Create a culture that welcomes errors- students cannot view mistakes as permanent." Steve Ventura. #kedcvl

"The only point of education is to help students exceed their potential." John Hattie #kedcvl

Getting my learning on with John Hattie. #kedcvl

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Boring is easy. Interesting lessons take more work and thought. (Alfie Kohn) #kyascd15

Student motivation, as it turns out, appears to have as much influence on student achievement as teacher effectiveness. #kyascd15

Safe lessons are a recipe for mediocrity. If you haven't failed in the classroom recently you're probably playing it too safe. #kyascd15

Effect teachers don't operate on diff school calendars or w longer class periods; they do things differently w time they're given. #kyascd15

Instead of asking kids "what do you want to be" ask them "what problem do you want to solve" #kystudentsuccess

Jose Bowen "Teaching Naked: Campus Value and Changing Minds." Students learn more when you show that you care!! #KYstudentsuccess