Elizabeth Weaver

@BuckPatric20223 @LarkePamela007 @DrBradJohnson This is exactly what I was about to reply. I had a parent rip me apart for an hour because I didn’t keep him emotionally regulated therefore he shouldn’t be punished for my lack of training. 20 years teaching kids.

@LarkePamela007 @DrBradJohnson It's the expectation from the district//parents/administration. I have been teaching 3rd graders for 40 years-kids today have so many more needs: they do not get enough sleep, do not do any homework, they cannot tie shoelaces, hold a pencil, write, reason (10 year olds!)

We don’t have a classroom management problem. We have an emotional regulation crisis that teachers are being asked to handle. Somehow, “classroom management” has turned into: • de-escalating trauma • supporting anxiety and depression • calming panic attacks • being the counselor, social worker, and crisis team • carrying emotional loads no one sees And then we remove the very things that help like recess, movement, art, play, connection. Teachers aren’t trained for that. They shouldn’t have to be. Classroom management is about relationships, structure, routines, and connection. It was never meant to replace what families, communities, and systems failed to provide. And until we stop offloading every societal failure onto schools, teachers will keep drowning under expectations no human can meet.

@curriculumblog Absolutely will begin a daily scorecard when we return. I need some wins to refocus on. Thank you

2026: Teachers and Administrators Can Create a Daily Scorecard teachbetter.com/blog/create-a-…

@BenchmarkEdu @NancyYoung_ I wholeheartedly agree with @NancyYoung_ .Clearly she never had to teach an entire unit of Benchmark Advance. Stories are boring. Lessons are repetitive and not in a spiraling way. Word Study is almost nonexistent. Writing is slow and monotonous but implemented with fidelity.

Every student should be provided effective and fun classroom instruction that is differentiated for their intellectual ability and academic readiness. In this #BECBlog, @NancyYoung_ shares 5 ways this can be accomplished in and out of the classroom Read→ hubs.ly/Q03X63Q60

@DannyBrassell @Kirk_Spahn Inspiring, educational & encouraging! Just the motivation needed to teach on Halloween! 1st, I’ll be reading the book Killer Angels. 2nd research Steve Jobs. 3rd listen to more episodes. 4th find more Danny Brassell! #MondayTeacher #dannybrassellfanclub

‼️🔥 I am so grateful & pumped up to join my friend Kirk Spahn on his excellent Building Champions for Life #podcast to discuss rethinking traditional teaching methods. 🎧 Give it a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rew… 📚🗣️ #speaking #reading #education #parenting #motivation

@DrBradJohnson @Becker_Ron @AD_DrLisa @wright_maths @PrincipalDrH I am so excited!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@Becker_Ron @AD_DrLisa @wright_maths @weaver2012 @PrincipalDrH ❤️

Congratulations to the #Room212 book winners! @AD_DrLisa @wright_maths @Becker_Ron @weaver2012 @PrincipalDrH amazon.com/Room-212-Teach…

Book Giveaway! Teachers start to run on empty around now. Room 212 is the story that fills the tank again, reminding you that you matter, your work matters, and you’re the difference-maker. Retweet for a chance to win! 5 winners announced Mon night! amazon.com/Room-212-Teach…

Book Giveaway! To celebrate #Room212 being a #1 new release for two straight weeks, lets give away 2 books! Just retweet for a chance to win! and dont forget to leave a review if it inspires you! Winners announced Monday night! amazon.com/Room-212-Teach…

@DrMericaClink @Seidlitz_Ed @DrCarolSalva @officialSPS The ELD department is how I get by and with more than just a little help!

This year we are going to get by with a little help from our friends. The ELD Department is providing a professional library for every building in the district @Seidlitz_Ed @DrCarolSalva @officialSPS #NAELPAforELs

@DrP_Principal This is true for teachers, admins, support staff as well. I learned that from @THBoogren.

As the new school year begins, let’s remember that Maslow before Bloom isn’t just for students—it’s for all of us. When we first meet basic needs for safety, belonging, and well-being (Maslow), then nurture learning and growth (Bloom), honor every unique strength (Gardner), help each person discover meaning and purpose (Jung), and grow emotional intelligence (Goleman), we support the whole child—and the whole community. This work belongs to everyone: teachers, staff, families, and neighbors. Together, we can make school a place where everyone feels seen, valued, and ready to thrive. #maslowbeforebloom

Sorting ELA curriculum & watching my always go to and most favorite motivational speaker. It’s been 10 years since I saw him in person & I still have notes from his Keynote. #Impact #MondayTeacher #BringTheJoyBack

Delicious breakfast in sunny Orlando but beyond excited to attend the High Reliability School conference! @officialSPS @Holland_SPS

@MindShiftKQED Hmm… my mind is swirling with ideas to slightly adapt this strategy with my 3rd graders. Anything to develop critical thinking skills.

"Spotlight reading" by Roy F. Smith is a quick, ungraded activity where students analyze short texts, improving critical thinking and writing skills. How 'Spotlight Reading' Helps Students Learn to Trust Their Literary Instincts kqed.org/mindshift/6461…

@CurriculumMatrs @jtalburt @emytomita @HistoryMatrs @KnowledgeMatrs I ❤️ Social Studies and most science. For me, the question always comes back to time. How can I fit it all in? I would honestly love ideas! Help me make it work.

We agree @emytomita ! Social studies and science content is way too important to student background knowledge! @HistoryMatrs @KnowledgeMatrs

@ToddWhitaker Thank you!! Ordered and awaiting the arrival!

The third edition of What Great Teachers Do Differently was written primarily to include information on the 3 emotional modes and how they impact the classroom, our homes and our relationships. Here is a link. amazon.com/gp/aw/d/036734…

@MBaker_RunSun @ToddWhitaker @McDowell590 Where might I read or learn more about not going into parent mode as a teacher? #ProudPublicSchoolTeacher

If classroom management was better… *test scores would go up *retention would go up *morale and climate would go up *engagement would go up Stay in business mode! When teachers go into parent mode, Ss go into child mode @ToddWhitaker @McDowell590

@DavidJHuber @MsCastillosMath @IllustrateMath @EducateCT @SecCardona I’m so sad our journey with IM is ending. I will still shout it from the mountaintops, “I ❤️ IM.” Trained by the best @MsCastillosMath @MrsBaldwinning and of course @KirkpatrickELD. From alpha on…

Is this @IllustrateMath or organized chaos… or an amazing Grade1 math lesson during our 2nd in-school learning day of the year! Thanks #sssct staff and families for making today amazing for our kids. We are proud to be a #Title1 school @EducateCT @SecCardona

Via @officialsps: “As part of ‘Drop Everything & Read Day’, SPS bus driver signs book for Deaf students at Holland Elementary; Ken Plaster drives a route for students at Holland” – tinyurl.com/4ehtv7hv. #SPSreadtosucceed @Holland_SPS @BusSps 📚🚌