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We have a separate area in our classroom for students to work and have personal space when they are dealing with big emotions. We also will take a walk with students and work on breathing. Our team has agreed to have a "red folder" this year to communicate a student or teacher need for a break.

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Mrs. Watt is creative and full of life! I can't wait to see the excitement for learning that she bring to the students at EWA.

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Mrs. Watt is so patient and kind with students it is obvious that she genuinely cares about each one.

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I am so excited that Mrs. Watt has joined our kindergarten team! She has wonderful ideas and a great love for kids. I think she will be such an amazing Kindergarten teacher.

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Cooke is going to bring a great attitude to her team and the school. She is a valuable part of her team already!

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Time outs or time away is key to helping with de-escalation. I love sending kids to get water, take notes to other teachers, or letting them stand at the standing tables.

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Cooke is so motivated and excited to teach. She is so transparent about what she needs and is excited to work together! I love how organized and even tempered she is!

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I’m so excited to learn more about the health curriculum!

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Smell the Cookies & Blow the Soup- Breathing exercises. Zones of Regulation

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An excitement for learning and good ideas from her previous school.

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Removing the student from the situation is the first step.  Try to have empathy for what they are feeling at that moment! 

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Removing the student from the situation is the first step.  Try to have empathy for what they are feeling at that moment! 

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Ms. Pridgen is eager to learn and very understanding with  her 1st graders. She is always smiling and modeling good character for her students.

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Both Taylor and Emily have a love for students and bring that excitement to the classroom.

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Both Taylor and Emily have a love for students and bring that excitement to the classroom.

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Both Taylor and Emily have excellent classroom management and rappore with the students.

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Both Taylor and Emily have excellent classroom management and rappore with the students.

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Can't wait for Taylor's last year to see how much she has grown!  Also cannot wait to work with Emily and the CTE middle school curriculum!

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Can't wait for Taylor's last year to see how much she has grown!  Also cannot wait to work with Emily and the CTE middle school curriculum!

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I am excited to have Ms. Pridgen with us here at EWA. I hope to support her in 1st grade and learn from her as well! I look forward to watching her grow and her students grow as she differentiates to meet each student's needs.

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Reassurance. I feel that often times in those situations, the student gets extremely worked up and feels misunderstood. Although the students' actions may not be appropriate, reassuring them that I understand their frustration and anger helps to bring them back to a point where they can reason and begin to make better decisions. 

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Reassurance. I feel that often times in those situations, the student gets extremely worked up and feels misunderstood. Although the students' actions may not be appropriate, reassuring them that I understand their frustration and anger helps to bring them back to a point where they can reason and begin to make better decisions. 

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Mrs. Zigler will bring her passion for science to her students and will continue to build strong relationships with her students and peers. I'm glad she's here!

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Mrs. Zigler will bring her passion for science to her students and will continue to build strong relationships with her students and peers. I'm glad she's here!

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Mrs. Zigler is motivated, intelligent, organized and always one step ahead of the game. She balances family life, working towards her master's degree and her career effortlessly. 

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Mrs. Zigler is motivated, intelligent, organized and always one step ahead of the game. She balances family life, working towards her master's degree and her career effortlessly. 

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Mrs. Zigler is truly a team player. I can't wait to see her tap into her potential and become an even better educator this year. <3

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Mrs. Zigler is truly a team player. I can't wait to see her tap into her potential and become an even better educator this year. <3

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When a student is experiencing a moment of frustration, I first see if they will response to a calm voice. If they need a few minutes, I try to remind of calming strategies like deep breathing or counting to 10. I also want to make sure my other students are safe and able to continue on with their assignments. Keeping calm is key!!

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Ms. Firmin is a true team player! She brings a positive attitude every day to work. She is truly excited to teach and work with her team. :)

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Ms. Firmin's calm demeanor is so refreshing!! She isn't afraid to ask for clarity when needed. She always greets me with a sweet smile!!

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Ms. Firmin is starting her 2nd year of teaching. I cannot wait to watch her grow this year!! She is definitely a "coffee bean!"

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Walk away. If everyone is safe, just give them time. Give them time to recover before you question. Then, talk to them so they know they are safe and supported. This may mean handing them off to another staff member. They may need time and removal from the situation/area.

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EWA MA is so lucky to have her on our team! Mrs. Pinon is a leader. She is open to sharing with others and jumping in to support. She also welcomes feedback and adjusting her units for her students.

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Mrs. Pinon is GREAT at building relationships with her students. It is the highlight of my quarter when I get to observe her working with them in class...AND on a daily basis in the halls.

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Seeing Pinon continue to grow as an educator and adjust to meet the needs of this year's group of students.

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It is important to remain calm and use a calm voice.  I have found that giving a student a chance to recover without an audience is also important.  That may look different depending on the student.  For some, it may be a quick restroom break and for others, they may need time in a monitored environment away from the classroom.

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I'm excited to see all the new things Mrs. Morgan is doing in the Middle Academy electives building. I can't wait to observe in her foods, agriculture, and domestic arts classes. I'm excited to watch students learn skills that they will take out into the "real world." I know her class will be one students remember for years to come.

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Mrs. Morgan is bringing a 3-4 completely new curriculums to the Middle Academy. This is not an easy task but she is working so hard. The students are excited about taking her classes.

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Ms. Morgan is creative, eager to learn, and has great relationships with her students.  She is a planner and is always looking for engaging and fun ideas for her classroom.

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Staying calm yourself is key... I also find giving students a break to go get some water or visit the bathroom helps. Sometimes I will disguise a break as a student running an errand for me like taking a book to another teacher next door.

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Ms. Collins is a skilled musician and very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her subject area. Not only does she teach basic music skills, she also integrates Music history into her lessons, teaching her students about musicians past and present as well as different musical genres.

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Ms. Colllins is a go getter! She is organized, full of fresh ideas and has a wonderful rapport with her students. She is also always willing to chip in when needed.

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This is my 3rd year working with Ms. Collins and every year I am more amazed at what she accomplishes. She has successfully held a holiday concert, and in house field trip (drum circle) and started a chorus club...and that was all just last year! I can't wait to see what she will accomplish this year!

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I  haven't had many experiences that involved de-escalation but during a situation two years ago, I tried to refocus the conversation and I did limit eye contact. In general I tried to build a relationship with this student to prevent outburst.

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Ms. Deitrick: She will bring a new knowledge of dance as she is trained in ballroom- a first for EWA! Her positivity!

Ms. Ludlum: She will continue to produce a thriving dance program!

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Ms. Deitrick: She is so passionate about working with young children and has such a great attitude! Her enthusiasm will be great for the elementary kids!

Ms. Ludlum: She has the desire to continue growing as an educator and to continue doing what is best for the middle school dance program- such as adding new classes, dance events, etc.

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This year I have two BT's. One in year 3 and the other in year 1. For my BT3, Ms. Ludlum, I'm so excited to see her transition out of the program and continue growing as a dance teacher! Her enthusiasm for teaching has pushed me to be better. For my BT 1, Ms. Deitrick, I'm so excited to help her start this new chapter of teaching and watch her grow throughout the year.

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I am a fan of removing students from a situation and having a calm conversation with them. If you leave them in the room, they may play into the "having a stage" element that can make a situation worse very quickly.

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Ms. Martinez will be instrumental in helping bring forth awareness of different cultural backgrounds. She also is going to be able to build positive rapport with her students and has an incredible amount of motivation and open-mindedness that will help her solidify the MS Spanish program.

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Ms. Martinez is extremely polite and approachable. She has a great work ethic and is receptive to support and has worked so hard to create a very inviting space for her students!

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Thus far working with Ms. Martinez has reminded me of the wonder and passion that comes with that first year of teaching. I am excited to help be a part of her first year and be a point of encouragement and motivation for her. I can tell that she has the drive for success!

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Remaining calm is essential. I use a quiet voice, try to remove student from classroom for privacy if I can. I also remove triggers if possible. We practice deep breathing and I use a calm box in my classroom. I also offer choices if at all possible for the students to fee as they are in control.

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Mrs. Boone is is an asset to EWA. She is confident and a team player. She handles confidential situations like a professional. She puts kids first and that's the BEST!

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Mrs. Boone is very organized, efficient and has strong work ethic. She manages her time well. A great strength is her calm gentle spirit that is contagious! Her classroom environment is welcoming!

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Mrs. Boone is beginning her 3rd year of teaching. It has been amazing seeing her grow. She makes me want to be a better teacher.

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I remove the student from whatever might be triggering him/her first and then use neutral facial expressions and tone of voice to keep him/her talking while calming down. Usually, once he/she has talked/yelled it out and taken a walk around the upstairs area to cool off, that is enough. However, I can see where all of these steps are useful depending on the various situation.

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Ms. Bryant has already contributed her tech savvy knowledge to her team. She also brings her love of data management and analysis.

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Ms. Bryant is friendly and organized. She loves to get to know her students and remembers the little things about them that they appreciate. Her classroom is beautifully decorated and organized, so she feels confident in her space.

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I am excited to see the growth in Ms. Bryant already, so I know she will continue to do so as the year progresses. She also already has more confidence this year, so it's awesome to see her showcasing her organizational skills and talents.

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Using a calm voice and neutral body language is my first step. Developing a relationship with all my students but really focusing on positive relationships with students that I know may need that extra support also goes a long way in helping when problems do arise. Avoiding demands and giving them plenty of wait time also tends to help deescalate the situation.

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Ms. Heuts brings strong relationships with her colleagues and a strong sense of community and support. She takes initiative to get things done and always does what's best for her students.

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Ms. Heuts quickly develops a great rapport with her students and makes them feel comfortable in the classroom. She differentiates for students who need it is able to make learning relevant to them and their lives outside of school. She is developing her own style of teaching and management and I love it!

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I am so excited to see the growth Ms. Heuts has made in action this year. Last year being her first year, was a big learning curve and I think that she realized a lot about her teaching style and classroom management. I am excited to work with her to implement what she has learned so far as well as provide support and ideas for how to continue to grow this year.

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When calming down a student I try to remain neutral in face and voice. I avoid making demands. I try to give choices and use the “when/then” strategy frequently. I also have a “calm box” in my room that Ms. Dixon put together last year. It offers students a chance to distract themselves and take a moment to deescalate.

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Ms. Michel builds strong relationships with her students to help them succeed. She has a positive attitude and is willing to share her time and talents to improve EWA. She is open-minded and flexible and collaborates with others to ensure the best outcome for her students.

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Ms. Michel is patient and kind. She fosters a nurturing environment where students are comfortable sharing with each other and asking for help when needed. She makes learning math fun and is always smiling. She differentiates her instruction to meet the needs of all her students.

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Ms. Michel is an amazing educator and I have enjoyed being in her classroom. Working with Ms. Michel has helped me to remember all the enthusiasm and passion I felt when I first started teaching. After teaching for a while, I think you can fall into a comfortable routine. Working with her has  encouraged me to think outside of the box and try new things in my own classroom. It has also reminded me of the importance of self-reflection.