Michelle Benedict 🏕

This is how mindfulness changed my life in the face of complex trauma a few years ago... #traumainformed #resilience #mentalhealth #sel #mindfulness #burnout ted.com/talks/michelle… via @TEDTalks

I didn’t grow up knowing how to raise any of my children, so mistakes were made. I am trying to learn from the past, while holding a space of grace for myself. My kids mean everything to me. My undying love & support will be always be here. #TransDayOfVisibility

Congrats to Russell Elementary's Michelle Benedict for being selected as February’s HSD #TeacherProud Tuesday recognition. @MOEducation @EducPlus Read more and nominate an educator for an upcoming HSD #TeacherProud Tuesday at the link below: hazelwoodschools.org/site/default.a…

20+ Books to Help Teach Your Kids About Mindfulness, According to a Teacher and Children’s Book Author disq.us/t/4a28jsd

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

The real learning loss from the pandemic has been social and emotional skills. Such as making and maintaining friendships, participating in group projects, and regulation of emotions. Students need unstructured play, recess, and group interaction more than ever.

In 2022, more children have been killed in school shootings than police officers have been shot in the line of duty.

Imagine believing that books pose a greater threat to children than poorly regulated access to guns. We are lost.

I remember holding my newborn baby when news of Columbine broke. 23 years later, kids are still being murdered at school. Our children deserve safe spaces to learn. Our school staff deserve a safe space to facilitate that learning. When will we give that to them? #stopgunviolence

Lots of people out their posting about teacher shortages & how we need more teachers etc. Let me keep it real - RENT IS PAST DUE - this conversation has been years in the making & it’s time to pay them, protect them, stand up for them, value them & take care of them! Let’s go!!!

That was an AMAZING virtual conference. I learned a ton and connected with new colleagues! Check out EdcampSTL resources here: ctt.ec/bZ06w+ Follow @learningstl for more awesome learning #edchat #moedchat #learningSTL

We feel the most balance when we are plugged in to ourselves. #learningSTL #staffSEL #mindfullness

Are you reflecting on what’s going right each week? #staffSEL #learningSTL

I'm so excited to start EdcampSTL! Follow along using the hashtag #LearningSTL. Thanks to @learningSTL and the planning team for making this event happen! #edchat #edcamp

Getting ready for my favorite event of the year! You can still join us in your jams! ❤️

6 Days until #EdcampSTL 🍎 - mailchi.mp/connectedlearn… Register Today! #edcamp #edchat #moedchat #learningstl

@GiftedTawk Finland

Teachers: If you could teach anywhere in the world where would it be?

Not bad for my first solo build. #snowday2022 #castlegrayskull #ihavethepower

"We talk about social service, service to the people, service to humanity, service to others who are far away, helping to bring peace to the world - but often we forget that it is the very people around us that we must live for first." Rest peacefully, Thich Nhat Hanh. 1926-2022

@Jahdai7 I sold manufacturing automation.