Dr. Nicole Schimpf

Proud. Humbled. Blessed. Inspired. Thrilled. Happy. Flying High...😃 @Mville_College

It’s easy to end an email or close a faculty meeting with: “Thank you for all you do.” I know I’ve done it. But as we move into Teacher Appreciation Week, I’d encourage school leaders to be specific with the teachers in their building about what they truly appreciate. Because appreciation becomes meaningful when it’s specific. When we say, “Thanks for all you do,” consider what that really includes: It takes hours to plan engaging lessons. It takes time and care to provide meaningful, individualized feedback. It takes patience to respond to parent emails—always with professionalism and compassion. It takes composure to handle immaturity, foolishness, and end-of-year energy. It takes heart to carry the weight of students who are navigating challenges far beyond their years. This week, I hope teachers are celebrated—whether it’s donuts in the lounge, a free lunch, a gift card, or simply a moment to breathe. But more than that, I hope we remember that teachers earn our respect and appreciation all year long. They do extraordinary work in the face of extraordinary challenges. This week, let’s go beyond saying “thank you for all you do.” Let’s name it. Let’s notice it. Let’s honor it. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

@KyrstieStubbs 💯

🩵🩵🩵🩵 The culture I try to cultivate - Having rich discussions with your team and seeing differences of opinion as healthy - That’s when real Improvements happen x

Thank you to our AMAZING WSS PTG for the INCREDIBLE Staff Appreciation Lunch & beautiful celebration that was held today. Every detail was so thoughtful, well done, & generous. We ❤️ our WS & CSH community! #westsideschoolpride #PTG #StaffAppreciation #ParentsAsPartners #WSStrong

Great teachers have high expectations for their students, but higher expectations for themselves.

📈 Most learners with #IEPs do not require modified expectations; they need support, time, and sometimes #intervention. ALL #students need high expectations. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter

Notice the improvements.

@its_The_Dr 13

I have Been To 2. You?

Friday's WSS PTG Talent Show was FANTASTIC! Thank you to all of our participating students & crew, Ms. Milewski & Ms. Khan, our PTG & all supporters. It was a celebration of our school & a showcase of all the talent within our community. #westsideschoolpride #TalentShow #Bravo

Just in time for Mother's & Father's Day shopping! Barnes & Noble in Huntington, thank you!!! Please plan to come out on May 2nd to Barnes & Noble in Huntington (Walt Whitman) beginning at 11:00 am. Proceeds generated will support the WSSFire Recovery Fund. #westsideschoolpride

Dr. Russell Barkley just blew up everything I thought I knew about ADHD. It’s not mainly an “attention” problem. It’s an executive function disorder — and once you see it that way, the fixes become ridiculously practical instead of vague. Forget “just focus harder.” Here’s what actually helps: - No working memory? Externalize everything. Paper journal welded to your body. Sticky notes. Voice recorder in the car. (He says paper beats apps because we lose the damn phones.) - No internal clock? Become timer-dependent. Set alarms, use visual cues, break the future into tiny daily pieces. - No motivation from inside? Make it external. Rewards, points, deals — win-win, not lectures. ADHD brains need the “deal” on the table.

This is how it should work with teachers. 💯

A Teacher's Purpose To give our very best so that kids can grow up to become their very best. It's one of the hardest jobs there is. It's also one of the most rewarding.

So true. 🧡

There's a story behind every person. There is a reason why they're the way they are. Think about that before you judge someone.

@Hania16836 Stamos

🌎 No two students are alike: some need extra support, others need bigger challenges, and many need both! That’s inclusive teaching in action. #LeadInclusion #TeacherTwitter #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders

@sweet_nector1 Butter

Do you have any idea what this glass item is used for?

@Matt_Pinner 3

Which bucket fills first ?? If you get it right, you a genius 👌