Kimberleigh Nichols

Scaffolding instruction, put simply, is the difference between what a student can accomplish alone and what that same student can accomplish with the support of an effective teacher. There are many ways to scaffold - keep reading to learn more bit.ly/4998bR3

At @NYSchoolSupts LI Women’s Initiative I was reminded of the impact of positive affirmations. So here I am sending positivity out ☀️

@FordMike Great information and very engaging presentation. Thank you.

Excited to present on the Superintendent search process to the associates in the New York State Superintendent Development Program today.

Thank you @nge_dr for this reminder today. The power of our network is my theme for today. @NYSchoolSupts @NYS_AWA of the Southern Tier.

Reinforcing language goes beyond general praise. The specific feedback we provide with reinforcing language promotes engaged learning by encouraging students to:

Senator Akshar visited Candor High School this morning to recognize Senior Shelby Swartz for her great leadership, compassion, school spirit & improvement amongst her peers.

Our top priority has always been keeping kids in school and making sure our classrooms are safe. Now, with COVID cases declining by 98% since the Omicron peak and updated @CDCgov guidance in place, we will lift the statewide school mask requirement this coming Wednesday.

Kids don't vandalize the homes of people they like. They vandalize the homes of those they do not like or do not know. Kids don't grossly misbehave for teachers whom they care about. Building relationships is the most powerful classroom management strategy.

“Don’t forget while you’re busy doubting yourself, someone else is admiring your strengths”. @NYS_AWA @JustTimD

Candor CSD's website is now live! candorcs.org

Metacognition isn’t a matter of a ‘lesson,’ or a teacher telling students it’s something they should do. Rather, it’s a matter of habit. Habits are everything. So, below are 15 questions to help students respond to new ideas. bit.ly/2BvgJTP

It is better to forgive than to hold a grudge, better to build up than to tear down, better to seek to understand than to disregard, better to love than to hate. maxlucado.com/listen/it-is-b…

Do you agree?

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. @NYSchoolSupts #MLKDay

To support your team, start by acknowledging how hard this year is – then find ways to move forward together. (Via P @Greg_Moffitt)