Awesome! Gotta look at this later on for my first classroom in Detroit :-)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/clever-classroom-tips-for-elementary-school-teachers

Tuesday 7/16/13 ~ Surprise TFA Day

Feeling absolutely amazing inside and out after a run along the lake. TFA Day meant we got off 1.5 hours early which was a surprise and is such a treat. To feel like I'm in a good place at 7:32 pm.

My kids are really being absorbed into my skin. I love those beauties. Their words and faces replay. How much progress we have made! Gosh, babies, I am going to miss you so.

Love,
Happily, steadily, confidently, vibrantly,

Heart and soul,
Jess






TFA DAY

Got off early and got a celebration.

To research:

-Why not to tell kids they're "smart"

"We don't need "teachers" we need leaders. We need humans who are invested in other people. Ive always known this, but i feel it for sure now. Paulo Freire and bell hooks are right."

-one of my besties

"You gotta dream big for the little ones."

-one of my besties

Purposeful planning and effective execution go hand-in-hand – you can’t have one without the other.

Why do you do Teach for America?

"When I first met my students and people in my community, the reason why I joined Teach for America became real. They need someone that will fight for them and with them for the best education for their children and community."

we are all connected

ubuntu: source of strength and resilience through unconditional connectedness and empowerment. I AM BECAUSE WE ARE.

Chicago Institute