Gina R. Scala

@ColonialIU20 @AsaPackerBASD That is terrific should not even be an invite but an expectation that all means all! They are part of the school they are part of the Walk-a-Thon. 👍

Thanks to @AsaPackerBASD for inviting Ms. Wall's class to join the Walk-a-Thon!The thoughtful accommodations & support made it possible for every student to enjoy this unforgettable experience with their peers, including a photo with the mascot😁#AmazingIU20Kids #AmazingIU20Staff

@BidensWins We are in trouble!

BREAKING: New polling shows President Biden demolishing Donald Trump in Pennsylvania by 10 points. When is the media going to cover this?

@MmeLockhartLDSB @basdjacksilva Anything Anita does is worth your time and implementation! No hesitation!

@EdKrassen Well if that is the case, then still poor adult behavior… lying never is good.

Today many Republican members of Congress including Marjorie Taylor Greene, and many right-wing political pundits and media outlets made an outlandish claim that the US Capitol Police shut down the Rushingbrook Children’s Choir from singing the National Anthem because it might offend someone. I’ve talked to the Capitol Police moments ago. This is misinformation. It happened 6 days ago. They provided me with the following statement: “Recently somebody posted a video of a children’s choir singing the Star-Spangled Banner in the U.S. Capitol Building and wrongfully claimed we stopped the performance because it ‘might offend someone.’ Here is the truth. Demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the U.S. Capitol. Of course, because the singers in this situation were children, our officers were reasonable and allowed the children to finish their beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. The Congressional staff member who was accompanying the group knew the rules, yet lied to the officers multiple times about having permission from various offices. The staffer put both the choir and our officers, who were simply doing their jobs, in an awkward and embarrassing position.”

@CitizenFreePres Can not believe we have come to this. Freedom of speech let them sing. I would welcome the choir to sing anywhere & anytime! I am proud to be an American 🇺🇸🙏🧡Thank you students sorry for poor adult behavior.

Rushingbrook Children's Choir were singing the National Anthem in Statuary Hall in the US Capitol when they were interrupted by Capitol police. A representative from the choir was told that "certain Capitol police said it might offend someone/cause issues."

@DrP_Principal @pulicecavanagh I have never met an unmotivated student in my life, but I have met many that are motivated in a direction that is not appropriate, productive, or successful.

There was a boy named JJ. He was very little when two of his siblings died in a fire. JJ survived but had severe asthma as a result of exposure to inhaling a great deal of smoke. Mom fell out of the picture and grannie raised him and his cousins. In reality, the streets raised JJ. JJ was an explorer and a “frequent flyer” to the counselor and assistant principal’s office. Some of these visits were due to disrupting the class and others were daily stops on his wandering around the building tour. There were times when he would look pre-occupied or deep in thought. When asked about it, he either could not articulate what he was thinking or said he’d rather not speak about it. As difficult as JJ’s behaviors could be in class, there was something very likeable about JJ. He was a salesman, negotiator, and finagler. JJ had great eye contact, a big smile, and an infectious laugh. The day before winter break, JJ was sent to the office for being extremely disrespectful to a substitute teacher. The assistant principal lectured him (probably yelled at him) and told him about how disappointed he was in JJ. The conversation went on to how many people were in JJ’s corner and how maybe JJ was just wasting their time if he wasn’t going to step up and do the right thing. JJ cried for the first time that anyone at school could remember. He promised that he would do better and that he was sorry for letting everyone down. Word spread through the building that the Assistant Principal “stuck it” to JJ. Several staff members stopped by the Assistant Principal’s office to give him a high five and to thank him for being tough on JJ. The assistant principal went home and felt proud of himself for making JJ cry and for teaching him a lesson. He then went on to enjoy winter break with his family, knowing that things would be different and easier with JJ when they returned in January. A few days later on Christmas day, I received a phone call from the head principal. JJ had a severe asthma attack and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. I went to JJ’s funeral. Grannie told stories about JJ as a baby, toddler, and as a child. She smiled and cried as she detailed memories of his mischief and also the many kind and thoughtful acts he did for his little sister. Grannie then talked about how much he liked his school, his friends, and playing kickball. Grannie paused, surveyed the room, and looked me right in the eyes. She said that the person he loved the most and the one who cared most about him was Dr Bryan Pearlman - his assistant principal. I got up and left. I was crying uncontrollably. I would have given anything to have five more minutes with JJ. I would have apologized for my behavior and for making him cry. I would have promised him that I would learn more and do better moving forward. I would have told him about how much I enjoyed spending time with him. I would have told him about how amazing he was! Shame on me. I didn’t know anything about mental health or trauma. I suspended kids and really believed that they would come back with a better attitude and improved behaviors. I kept sending the same students home over and over and really expected a different outcome (this is the definition of insanity). This was particularly ineffective for students dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Take some time to think about your own “JJ”. Think of one new thing you will try that may help the relationship and reduce the negative behaviors. You can also post information about your own “JJ” (anonymously if you like) on the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group. We can brainstorm some ideas with the 19,000 other members who are all committed to help all kids to succeed in school and life: Facebook.com/groups/maslowb… I think of JJ every day. I miss him so much! Christmas is always the hardest time. I remember that phone call like it was yesterday.

@DrP_Principal @pulicecavanagh I have had a lifetime of JJs. Each one is unique… build a relationship, find the “why”, think out of the box, we very easily teach academics… but become quiet on teaching/expecting appropriate behaviors…so much more to say

@RyanAFournier Now let’s get some charges filled against Hunter for illegally obtaining a gun and lying on a federal form!

All of CEC sends our thoughts and prayers to the family members grieving the loss of Judith "Judy" Heumann. It is a great loss to the disability rights community and to the world at large. - CEC President Andrea Jasper

@jibost @CECMembership @casecec @NCCEC Awesome!

When you happen to be seated by your CASE buddies when heading to CEC Convention you know it’s meant to be! Look out other passengers…we are not a quiet group. @CECMembership @casecec @NCCEC

@_MLFootball In God’s hands. 🙏🧡

Players are in tears on what is going on with Damar Hamlin twitter.com/ABsneurosurgeo…

Where is the outrage about Joe Biden going on a nice tropical vacation while the country suffers through a “polar vortex bomb cyclone?” Remember what they did to Ted Cruz? A president can actually do something about this stuff that a senator can’t and yet total silence? WTF?

Great opportunity to present with colleagues and friends at CASE 2022 in Salt Lake City. #CASE2022;@ESUCollegeofEd

@ESUCollegeofEd Terrific day! Congrats Katie! CILLS tailgate was wonderful! Thanks for all the hard work! So proud of our work to make a difference! Overall homecoming preparation was outstanding. ❤️👍

Congrats to Homecoming royalty and COE student, Kaitie! Thanks to all who voted for Kaitie! Go COE Warriors! ❤️🖤❤️ @ East Stroudsburg University instagram.com/p/Cjv3NM7Lvjt/…

Excellent PD The Future Can’t Wait Summit with colleagues and multiple stakeholders concerned about educator shortages in the Commonwealth! #PANeedsTeachers @ESUCollegeofEd @PACECSPED

Hi! I'm attending The 45th Annual MO-CASE Special Education Administrators Conference #2022MOCASEFALL #MOCASEis50 #MOCASE. Let's start connecting with each other now. @missouricase - via Whova event app whova.com/whova-event-ap…

@CarrieTurner87 @missouricase Enjoy!