Catherine Havens

Let’s go 2022-2023! Each year I select a theme for our department. This year I am excited to bring you the year of #radicalcompassion

So proud to work in @nbtschools with the most talented team of teachers, therapists, instructional aides, and child study team members alongside supportive administrators!

Mrs. Toth took this 💡that I shared w/her from another T at a different She ordered pillowcases, ✏️positive sayings specific for each S, let them decorate however they wanted. Tonight Ss will💤 soundly w/positivity under their heads in preparation for testing.@LivingstonPark

Thank you @Mercy_L_Chang @jessnorbut @chavensNJ for enlightening me today on MTSS best practices. You are role models for all those interested in data-driven interventions. @NJPSA @njpsalc @BurlCoNJDOE @BURLCOPD @NewJerseyDOE

“When confronted with the fallout of childhood trauma, why do some children adapt and overcome, while others bear lifelong scars that flatten their potential? A growing body of evidence points to one common answer: Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.” -Shonkoff

Exciting night of learning for our parent group as we discuss how to align student values with interests and expand activities!

So very proud of the elementary counselors @nbtschools for a successful Wellness Fair last night! Our students and families are so lucky to have you!

Friendly February - Day 1: Send a message to let someone know you’re thinking of them actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

Come join my Team!

What a well deserved recognition for two amazing educators!

So proud to have these two ladies represent our department! Congratulations!

Thrilled to attend a two-day @PECS_USA training with my colleagues. We are passionate about communication in #MrsThornsRoseGarden and there is nothing more important or exciting than helping every student find their voice! #ProfessionalDevelopment @chavensNJ @NBTECC @mrpassner

Day 2 of @PECS_USA training! So many opportunities to practice. Lots of excitement in the air!

Thrilled to offer @PECS_USA training to 35+ staff over the next two days! Day 1-Learning critical communication skills, instructional strategies and functional communication!

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@MsBaumsClass Two of my Faves! Hi ladies!

Weekend cheer fun with Sue! Good luck to all the teams competing today, especially my Monroe Wolverine girls ⭐️🖤

Powerful workshops continued today @NJPSA #NJPSConf2023 … “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Economy & Careers” @celeste.hardwick@ja.org and “Building District Data Teams to Support & Sustain Multi-Tiered Instruction” @chavensNJ @Mercy_L_Chang

Led by our inspiring supervisor @chavensNJ we were celebrating being together as an entire Elementary Special Education Department !!! The talent all in one room was OUTSTANDING!!! The new THEME for the dept. is #UnleashPotential

@MsRocheLP Can’t wait to Visit!!

WE’RE BACK! 😈 #GoRoyals

What an amazing donation from an amazing young man! Our friend Matthew Passner created and donated 55 Calm Down sensory bags to the students at @nbtschools Matthew thoughtfully created these as part of his Bar Mitzvah project so he could help make a difference. Thank you Matthew!