Heidi McCarthy, Ed.D.

#IDEA was not built for a pandemic. Waivers are definitely dangerous. That's why we need #Temporary and #Targeted flexibilities from Congress to support families. #WeKeepLeading

I’ve seen this attributed to me, but it’s not my quote. After digging in, we found the original and it belongs to Sonya Renee Taylor. If you’re going to share these beautiful and powerful words - please use this image with her name. Attribution matters.

@TonySinanis @aekuhlmann1 @elwood_carolyn @mitchellHGHS @readwrite7B @MJComblo @sara__cury @chackerman1 @Joe_Mazza @MsM_AP @MrSchoenbart @LauralynStewar1 @jculwellblock @RossCoops31 @CarolBartlik @jedelmanCCSD Those visits through the glass door are the best (and the hardest)!

Being intentional about my #SelfCare w/ a run (30 day streak), visiting my parents (separated by a glass door) & laughing w/ #TheGoldenGirls! What does your #ChappSelfCare look like #WeAreChappaqua? Cc: @aekuhlmann1 @elwood_carolyn @mitchellHGHS @readwrite7B @MJComblo @sara__cury

The best way to stop the spread of #COVID19 is to stay home. It will save lives. #IStayHomeFor my soon to be born grandchild. For whom do you stay home? #NewYorkTough

@rosa_amendola @TonySinanis @JessicaLeitman @msjosephsci @RoKissmann @MrsGoff2ndgrade @JennaMakanju @readwrite7B @mrshouseteach @MaryDevane2 @chackerman1 @DrAPease @RBSChappaqua @RossCoops31 @Joe_Mazza @MsM_AP @alissa_stoever @MrSchoenbart @LauralynStewar1 @CarolBartlik This brought be the biggest smile!!!

@TonySinanis @JessicaLeitman @msjosephsci @RoKissmann @MrsGoff2ndgrade @JennaMakanju @readwrite7B @mrshouseteach @MaryDevane2 @chackerman1 @DrAPease @RBSChappaqua @RossCoops31 @Joe_Mazza @MsM_AP @alissa_stoever @MrSchoenbart @LauralynStewar1 @CarolBartlik Forgot to mention that my boys and I are catching up on some old broadway shows before bed. What do you think of our version of Memories!!? #CATS

More #SelfCare time w/ a peaceful run (21 day streak) & family game time w/ my favorite guys! How is #ChappSelfCare going Team #WeAreChappaqua? Cc: @JessicaLeitman @msjosephsci @RoKissmann @MrsGoff2ndgrade @JennaMakanju @readwrite7B @mrshouseteach @MaryDevane2 @rosa_amendola

Indeed

Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected mindful.org/zoom-exhaustio…

Love that one of our ⁦@chappaqua_csd⁩ Bell MS student’s Passion Project - spreading book love to elementary kids - was spotlighted on News 12! #WeAreChappaqua ⁦@chackerman1⁩ ⁦@DrAPease⁩ ⁦@mfitzprin⁩ ⁦@jedelmanCCSD⁩ westchester.news12.com/story/41980954…

My vacation read - very interesting.

@TonySinanis @mitchellHGHS @audible_com @simonsinek @MsM_AP @DrAPease @SusanKTwomey1 @vbrunow31 @DanielJValentin @kakeener @nypl @WestLibSys We have been using successfully for several years with our swd. 👍

@mitchellHGHS @audible_com @simonsinek @MsM_AP @DrAPease @SusanKTwomey1 @vbrunow31 @DanielJValentin @kakeener @nypl @WestLibSys I’m not 100% sold on the whole idea of an audiobook just yet but I’m going to give it a try!

Giving @audible_com a go by listening to @simonsinek The Infinite Mindset! Thanks to @MsM_AP for the audiobook push & @DrAPease for the book recommendation! Love that I work in #WeAreChappaqua where maintaining a learner’s stance is the norm!

I am so very thankful for all our school counselors do!!

@TonySinanis @jculwellblock @GalaProApp @wecomefromaway Seeing it this weekend - and can't wait!!

@jculwellblock @GalaProApp @wecomefromaway Very cool! And that happens to be me favorite show of all time!

Testing the latest in theatre accessibility with AR subtitles by @GalaProApp @wecomefromaway

PAULA KLUTH! INCLUSION: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW Tickets, Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite eventbrite.com/e/paula-kluth-…

Chopped - RULER charter edition! At our faculty meeting six teams were given the challenge of creating the recipe for emotional wellness in our school. Only five feeling words made the cut - valued, trusted, balanced, inspired, and happy! #woschool #WeAreChappaqua @rulerapproach

@TonySinanis Your comment about learners knowing and understanding themselves is spot on! That applies to all learners.

1 min reflection from my run... I think Personalized Learning is about relationships, assessment & learner self-awareness (wearing layers 😁)! What do you think? #HackingLeadership #HackLearning #satchat #G2Great #Edchat #LeadLAP #LeadUpChat #TLap #JoyFulLeaders #NYEDChat

@chappaqua_csd needs an incredible leader to serve as Ass't Sup for PPS! An educator who has experience overseeing special ed, related services, counseling & more! Want to join our community or know someone who might? Apply here: hyasearch.com/job/assistant-… #NYEDChat #WeAreChappaqua

For the fourth time in a year, lawmakers acted to keep alive a program that moves people with #disabilities from institutions into the community, but its long-term fate remains in jeopardy. disabilityscoop.com/2020/01/06/tru… #specialneeds

ICYMI: Common Arguments Against Inclusion—And Why They’re Wrong wp.me/p2ZzyK-3iO?utm…

Regional Edus: Join us for a deep dive into the generation of students we serve w/ keynotes from @LDamour 1/9, @Pfagell 2/4, @jean_twenge 3/12, & @GrownandFlown 4/27. Brought to you by @chappaqua_csd & @ChappaquaP. Clickable Links Here --> drive.google.com/file/d/16QqOTm… #WeAreChappaqua

It is Friday GIF Day :) You are about to go on winter break. In GIF form, how are you feeling? Go!