Katie Hernandez

Q6. I have to make an effort to reach out and solicit feedback instead of just waiting for people to come to me. You can't just pop into someone's office right now and not everyone is comfortable initiating contact. Especially if they have a question or concern. #acsa17chat

Q5: It’s important to be a good listener and empathizer. I have to remember that it’s not always necessary to offer solutions even though that's what I want to do. When I do that, my mind is not completely focused on the person looking for support. #acsa17chat

@StefShumate You don't just talk this, but you walk it! Your commitment to relationships and supportiveness is admirable and infectious!

A4: Encourage text messages, emails, hangouts, phone calls...I'm in their virtual class, sharing positive messages, walking around campus sharing pictures of our new site. I make time for them and join them on the journey. #acsa17chat

Q4: I like being available via a number of different platforms so people can use what is most comfortable for them. People who want to talk can call and people who feel safer using other modes can text, Slack, etc. And always responding! #acsa17chat

Q3: First step is to identify the culture you aim to create. Then by creating leadership opportunities for people, they get to be a part of the change. It reminds me of creating a classroom constitution. Both kids and adults need to be valued and a part of the change. #acsa17chat

Q2: People are nervous as we head back to in-person learning. I am trying to be proactive about identifying the support people need. And virtual happy hours. #acsa17chat

A1: Katie Hernandez, Curriculum Specialist, @AnaheimElem Grateful for @StefShumate and @mrsmandalia who supported me through a family loss. #acsa17chat #acsa17chat

Thank you @OCDeptofEd for the opportunity to hear Emily Hanford speak about the science of reading and doing what is best for students. #literacy #lifelonglearning

A6 Quiet activities like crosswords and puzzles. And stopping to remember that the kids will be okay and so will we. #acsa17chat

A5. To be patient with others when they deal with something in a different way than you do. When people are overwhelmed, they may need help with the same thing many times and that’s okay. #acsa17chat

A4: Supporting teachers with content that is friendly to families who are using these technology platforms to complete schoolwork for the first time. #acsa17chat

A2: Getting things done since my kids are on spring break so I don’t have to work and teach at the same time. #acsa17chat

Q1. Katie Hernandez, ELA Specialist, AESD #acsa17chat

@AnaheimElem teachers are #amazing! They are spending their Saturday with me to learn about and plan for Guided Reading. #dedication

I am grateful to witness the power of @AnaheimElem teachers and Learning Ovations LOSs collaborating to provide differentiation to students both in independent groups and when they are with the teacher. @HaydeeMcK @HenryPanthers #innovative #creative #AmazingAESD

This future #AmazingAESD student deserves her own tweet. She wanted to be just like her big sister and show off her certificate, so she grabbed a piece of paper and got in line. It was my favorite Readers’ Showcase moment! #innovative #creative #LikeABoss

I am beyond proud of the level of creativity that was displayed by the #AmazingAESD students at this year’s Readers’ Showcase. They celebrated their love of reading with digital presentations, original songs, student-written plays, interactive games, and more. #creative

It was a full house of talented students and supportive parents at last night’s Readers’ Showcase. Looking forward to a repeat performance tonight at @OrangeGroveACSD #AmazingAESD #creative

We are proud of our #AmazingAESD fourth grade authors who were recognized at the Anaheim City Council Meeting tonight. Congratulations to all of you! Thank you to the @anaheimpl and @AltrusaIntl of Anaheim for partnering with us to encourage our young authors.

It was a pleasure to watch the interactive writing lesson in Mrs. Kim’s #KoreanDLI kindergarten class at @JeffSchoolNews this morning. The students were so engaged as they continued on their path to being multilingual. #DLI #AmazingAESD