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I'm an asset to my students first by caring about them and their development both academically and emotionally.

I'm an asset to my school because I add value separate to teaching and learning. I'm a culture changer.

I'm an asset to my school community because I symbolize hope and demystify the negative stereotypes given to African american male teachers

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Our families are what makes my school unique and amazing! We had family conferences today and my day was packed, not a single parent backed out and we ran out of times to offer. Families are so accepting of staff and believe that the school truly has the best interest of kids and families at heart. Our kids know that they are scholars and change makers and have long-term goals that they are excited to work towards. They're phenomenal and loving and lovely.
I am an asset with my constancy- I've been told I'm a steady presence and help to keep things calm when things seem chaotic.
I am an asset to my families by constantly giving back data and coming up with creative solutions to problems that might Come up and not being afraid to ask for help.

- Rachel Popp

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1. My school has great resoucres for the students and their famalies such as food drives and coat drives.
The families within the school work hard to support the school and teachers with supplies and events.

2.I am an asset to my school because I am a new teacher and work hard to build relationships with students in and out of the classroom. I sometimes have teacher friends send students to my classroom to calm down. I try not to judge students even when they may display some behaviors i do not agree with. We are all human.

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1. The students at my school are creative, outgoing, and persistent. Our staff is dedicated. Many of our parents are involved.

2. I am an asset in my school community because I have an affinity for building community with students. Students love my relatability and sense of humor. To that effect, students I have never taught often seek me out throughout the school day because they enjoy being in my classroom and speaking with me.

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I work at an all girls (99% black girls)  school, so obviously my students are LIT and so amazing! They are super creative- artists, fashion designers, game designers,photographers, singers, content creators and writers. They are also scientists, mathematicians, and so much more. We have a black history month celebration tonight!

Our greatest asset is the historical knowledge that we hold and share with our students about Lillie May, the building that we're in.  We also have 85% black women teachers, so the variety of experiences and perspectives that we have is amazing and offers different kinds of role models for our scholars.

Programs & Resources:
1. food pantry
2. mother/daughter group
3. tutoring programs
4. basketball partnership
5. coding program
6. Uniform Exchange
7. 1 to 1 technology
8. High School Readiness Teacher

2. How am I an asset?
to my students:
1. I love reading, traveling,books, movies and make-up/skincare! I'm a great listener and can be honest/ transparent with my students without judgement. I come from a similar place of some of my students.

2. I speak spanish, so I often translate for my school. I am a writer/ editor so I often help editor the school's newsletter and other social media content.

3. I try to include and be considerate of all identities and call out inequities without shame.

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Assets in my school community:

* a school community coordinator who connects the school with the community
* an active PTO and SFC
* a large playground
* a guidance counselor, social worker, and school psychologist on staff

Assets in the student population:

* hearty sense of humor
* generally kind to each other; they can cheer on everyone
* persevere, especially after failing
* tech-savvy
* self-aware and unashamed (they know what they need help with and are not embarrassed to say it!)

Assets I bring to my students, school, and school community:

* My content knowledge is deep, especially when it comes to reading and writing.
* My students know I am a good listener and will hear them out because I am their champion.
* I advocate for all students, not just my own, as a special education teacher.
* I will point out inequalities in my school community.

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My students are an asset because they motivate each other which helps to keep class morale high. Many of their parents are assets because they are excited to help their children at home with the skills they struggle with. My admin is an asset because they hold high expectations for students and staff, while acknowledging our effort. My coworkers are assets because they are open and honest. I am an asset because I am always willing to try new strategies to reach a set goal.

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My school provides a food bank, coat drive, & after school reading programs

Student assets: creative, I have a student who can make just about anything with paper (stress-ball, a box, 3d snowman,etc)
How am I an asset- I am resourceful ,I know someone who knows something about something or can help me with something or knows someone who can help. I extend myself to help/serve whenever possible. I entered myself after school for students that need extra support

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Question #1.
A. Teachers connection/relationship to students.
B. Teacher resourcefulness
C. Flexibility- everyone is flexible and adjust to last minute changes

Question #2.
I'm an asset to my school community by having the relationships I do with my students and parents. I am intentional about getting to know each student as an individual.

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1. Many of my students have become quite involved in class instruction and persistent. They have experienced some success in a subject where they previously felt that they weren't strong and it encourages them to keep working when otherwise they might have given up. I am proud of the progress that they have made, personally and academically.

2. I think that I am an asset to my students because they have told me that my classroom has an environment that they feel safe and encouraged in. I am so happy that, for the most part, they feel safe to try and make mistakes, knowing that being down or yourself and others is not tolerated in my room. I think I am an asset to my school because I know a lot about my students. I can talk about every students' academic strengths and weaknesses with confidence and data to back me up. I think I am an asset to myself because I know myself well and have enough self-confidence and internal motivation to get things done.
--Jordan

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My students are motivated and intellectually curious. I have students who love to seek out challenges that push them further and prepare them for High school.  Many of my students actively ask for ways they can improve their grade or performance in the class. My school's community is intentional they understand the population that we serve and respond with support for those students who need it.

I believe I am an asset to my students by being consistent every day. Showing up consistently with a smile and being fair is a way I can create a positive impact for them.

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1. Individual/collective assets
- ESOL students who are bilingual
- most students have access to technology via their own devices
- there's a food program for students from lower economic backgrounds
- before and after school tutoring programs
- students who like to collaborate and/or help other students when they finish their work early,
- Wellness teacher/team and resources that are readily available to the students

2. How am I an asset?
- I try to connect to my students and share background experiences. I also try to tie in student experiences or connections students may share. I also try to be upbeat..most days when teaching because I know Math can be a drag. I am adaptable and always open to feedback to become a better teacher

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1.)
- wellness team
- equity team
-ESOL support

2.)

I try to be an individual asset to my school by providing a safe and comfortable space for students to learn, but have fun. I do daily lunch bunches which can sometimes be a lot when I want solitude, but I have my group of kids that prefer to hang with me in my room, which has become our thing. They all hate school lunch and love to heat up ramen lol so I keep seasonings and hot cause for my lunch bunch crew and allow them to use my microwave so they can eat and have a space to hang.

I also try to ensure I an available for students of all races. Working at Roland Park is interesting in terms of race/ equity because we are in Baltimore city, but predominantly white staff/community/etc. I find is easy to connect with my black/brown students, especially the girls since they gravity towards me, but I also have close relations with students that aren't black. I try to be intentional about this as a teacher so I do not show bias. (one reason I was interested in taking this AU course!)

-Jada B.

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1. My students are helpful and loving. They are also very forgiving. In my classroom community, they are so supportive of everything that we do for the kids. Every time I asked parents for snacks, things for parties, having conversations with their students about things that may have happened, etc they are always there to support. They offer to come into the classroom and show up to support the kids because everyone's children are our children.

2. I'm an asset to my students because I focus on who they are as humans and not only based on data. We have affirmations that remind them that they are important, loved, safe, and are getting better and better everyday. I noticed that when my students feel safe, loved, and heard, they begin to build confidence in academics.

I'm an asset to my school because I have many projects that I'm working on to support parents (autism parent support group) and building a social skills library from scratch.

I'm an asset to my school community because I focused heavily the human side of my parents. I don't judge or fault them. Instead I always ask how I can support. My parents know that I always find a way to support whether it is to find YouTube videos to help with a concept or creating resources for families.

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My school has access to translators, school political change, and community support. My school also has a tight network of parents who advocate for one another fiscally. I am a resource because I act as a safe space for black and brown children that often get overlooked.

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1) List the individual/collective assets found in your student population, and or school community:
*students' social-emotional skills: their care for one another and community; Familiarity with the community--locations in the community. School provides resources for students/families: food, clothes, school supplies

2) How are you an asset to :
*your students?--I am enthusiastic and try to look for ways to make lessons engaging; I try to build relationships with my students
*your school?--I have some prior teaching experience from other places: California, Lesotho
*your school community?--I try to be engaged and active participant at my school, but I still need to find balance between participating in after-school activities vs. taking that time for myself

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My school community has access to people from all walks of life. We also have access to a network of individuals with a lot of school political power. We have translators. We have cultural points of contact for our student populations too. I am asset to my school community because I make sure to connect and engage with students who identify similarly to myself being black or from impoverished backgrounds. I act as a safe space for black and brown students that often get overlooked because their parent's names do not ring bells.

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I have a student that loves to help ELL. She graduated from the program at my school, and she is driven to help them understand the content. That humility and determination to help students is truly an appreciated asset.

I have another student that loves to draw. I think this is an asset because it makes me want to create work that is colorful, and incorporate some of his drawings or his artistic skills in the classroom.

I think I bring support and excitement in the classroom. I celebrate my students any time I get because I want them to know they are appreciated.

My school community as an asset in terms of resources. There are so many activities and programs that occur to help the people in the community come together. They have coat drives and food pantries etc

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