World Language World Kindness Day 2020 by Jennifer Lawrence

Need some inspiration?

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-09 15:36:56 UTC

Here is an article: "How to Write Sincere Compliments"

Need some Inspiration?

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-09 15:36:56 UTC

Here is a list: "75 Compliments When You Want to Say Something Nice"

Compliment to our entire department

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:16:49 UTC

Monday an administrator stopped by our office and said our hallway is her favorite in the building because of the energy and excitement for teaching that she can feel. I couldn't agree more. I hope you each take this as a personal compliment to your efforts to connect with students and share your joy of language with them.

Kirsten

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:20:24 UTC

Thank you for the calm you bring to our department during the pandemic and support you give me. Thank you for being you!

Sally

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:25:24 UTC

I so appreciate your ability to look for the good/positive in all situations. It is impacted me as person and educator. Thank you for being you!

Christy

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:26:06 UTC

Thank you for creating this activity with the BDTW. This made my day! I appreciate your dedication to helping our SEL as a Red Devil Family.

Jen

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:26:50 UTC

Thank you for the positive energy you bring to teaching everyday! We are so lucky to have you in our department! I have so enjoyed learning from you! Thank you!

Jenny

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:27:38 UTC

Thank you for always having a calming presence both inside and outside of the classroom. I appreciate your overall positive vibe you bring to the department. Thank you!

Sue

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:28:20 UTC

I have so enjoyed every class visit this year to see firsthand what the current teaching and learning environment is like. Your dedication to providing students with engaging lessons/authentic resources is inspiring!

Bianca

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:29:27 UTC

Thank you for making the time regularly to share with me about what it is like in the classroom during this pandemic. This has helped me in my work so much this year! I appreciate your support!

Johanna

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:30:28 UTC

I absolutely love your laugh both inside and outside of the classroom! I can't help but smile anytime I hear it! Your students are lucky to have a teacher that looks so forward to having fun with them. Thank you!

Amanda

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:32:07 UTC

Welcome back! You were missed! I have always admired your student-centered approach to everything! Your students are lucky to have you!

Maura

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:32:16 UTC

I admire your dedication to instilling a love of music/culture in your students. I know this is an invaluable tool to support language learners. Thank you!

Alisha

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:32:23 UTC

I don't know you do it! 6 Preps! You have super powers! And you always do it with grace. I admire your optimism and dedication to the Latin Program.

Julie

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:32:27 UTC

Your dedication to connecting with all of your students as individuals is amazing! I know it takes a lot of time and energy and it means so much to the learning environment. Thank you!

Courtney

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:36:33 UTC

You have super powers! You have to be the most organized person I have ever met to juggle the entire South French Program and travel to Central to support our program! Thank you!

Rebecca

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:38:48 UTC

I admire how you tirelessly meet with students outside of the class period to support their learning. They are so lucky to have you!

Kristine

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:39:08 UTC

I always have appreciated your creativity as a teacher! You are able to show kids how to have fun with the language! I miss teaching with you. :(

Renee

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:39:15 UTC

I have always appreciated your goal of work/life balance and how you are able to bring that to the teams you work on. Thank you!

Deb

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:39:23 UTC

I have always admired your effective communication as a colleague as well as in your work with students/families/and all the stakeholders in the building. Thank you!

James

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:39:30 UTC

I so appreciate your focus on the SEL learning/well-being of all your students! They are lucky to have you!

Renaud

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:40:03 UTC

I have always appreciated your sense of humor! Thank you for making me laugh, even during the pandemic! I am sure you students appreciate it as well!

Edgar

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:40:32 UTC

Your dedication to providing students with personal connections on a daily basis is a model! Congrats on being formally recognized for this by the PTO!

Tanya

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:41:08 UTC

Anytime I visit your classroom or have a conversation on teaching/learning, I leave a better teacher and have learned something new. Thank you for inspiring me!

Caitlin

jlawrenc6 — 2020-11-10 15:47:59 UTC

I so appreciate your ability to see the big picture of everything from curriculum writing to life. It is so great to have you back!

WL Peeps

cdelacey — 2020-11-11 00:04:09 UTC

I am really glad to be back. Partially because coming to school still feels like an exciting trip out of the house (!!!), but moreso because you guys make me feel balanced and energized. In the middle of a pandemic, you are still finding ways to be creative, reach every kid, have high expectations, have kids talk in Spanish/Fr/Gr (Latin:)), and you do it all with a smile. It's inspiring. You guys are frickin' bad ass!

Jay

cbrodell — 2020-11-11 01:00:42 UTC

Thank you for taking the time and going through each one of and acknowledging something kind about us. You really model incredible leadership in your actions not just in your words. Thank you for making our mental health a priority first.

Alisha

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:41:25 UTC

Thanks for going out of your way to share your ideas for things like jamboard and breakout rooms. I know you are busy but you find time for others!!! You have a genuine desire to always be improving! It inspires me.

James

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:42:45 UTC

Thanks for inspiring me to have plants in my classroom and my house. Thanks for reminding us to take it slow for the sake of the kids. Thanks for your innovative ideas on Spanish 1. I love using your ideas with my Spanish 1-ers

Rebecca

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:43:45 UTC

Thanks for being la reina of scaffolding on the Spanish 1 team. You help me and James break down the big tasks into little chunks. Thanks for taking laps with me and helping me through the Spanish 1 journey

Kristine

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:46:17 UTC

P in C... partner in crime. Thanks for being on my same wavelength with español 5H and life. I can count on you to bring the fun flare and the creative design to our labor of love, español 5H ;)

Bianca

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:48:34 UTC

Thanks for sharing so much with me after my long hiatus away from Spn 3. You have great ideas for making the Spanish 3 activities flow well and are always willing to take the fall for us by teaching it first and then debriefing us :)

Julie

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:50:26 UTC

Thanks for helping me figure out the obscure tech issues. I am more confident with tech risk taking from working with you. I used to always run to you or Toni when I couldn't figure out tech. Now, I try to figure it out first, and most of the time I'm not so bad LOL

SAlly

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:52:42 UTC

Your reference to "Fold in the Cheese" has revolutionized my outlook on the year and my use of Schitt's Creek as my #1 diversion during Zoom School. Thanks for sharing tech ideas and for being an inspiration with all the cool things you're doing with Spanish 2H

Renee

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:54:32 UTC

I'm glad to be back on a team with you after a hiatus away from Spn 3. You're a great planning partner and a down to earth friend and colleague! South is lucky to share you.

Deb

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 22:56:50 UTC

Thanks for collabing with me and Kristine for the past 2 school years. You bring a thoughtful expertise to the content that we teach on Spn 5. !Viva LAS!

Jay

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 23:02:58 UTC

Thanks for promoting the notion of work/life balance. That is important in times like these. You also seek out opportunities to help us see the good in ourselves when we often are critical of our own work.

Kirsten

twalery1 — 2020-11-12 23:05:41 UTC

Mi Estrella. Thanks for being the first smile we see every day. You do so much for us without having to ask. What would we do without you!!!

Why I come to work...

2020-11-12 23:27:22 UTC

This is Sue! Not sure why it says anonymous! I have always said I come to work for my lunch period friends! I miss my lunch bunches so much! I have lunched with most of you the last few years since I’ve “come down” from English, and I am sad we can’t chit chat like we used to! Now I just have to teach! Hahaha! Hopefully we get back to that soon!

Christy

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 00:51:44 UTC

I will never get over your ability to make things happen. From
the Spain trip to your conference presentations to National Board to this Padlet that is bringing everyone so much joy, you just have this ability to take an idea and make bring it to life. Your thoughtfulness and the way you show up for people is something I aspire to. The fact that you still send Ellie postcards means so much to her and to me. 🥰

Bianca

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:00:34 UTC

I so admire your perspective. I love talking with you about work, life, motherhood, and the world because I always leave them feeling seen and heard and also always learn something new. I’m also so grateful for your work in our Racial Equity program. The work you are doing is so important and is helping me do better as a teacher, mother, and human, and I am so grateful for your leadership.

Julie

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:06:04 UTC

I have always admired how you connect not only with your students but with everyone. You are so much fun to be around— I really miss having a prep period with you this year!! So glad to be in your teacher posse 😂😂

Maura

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:07:56 UTC

Cool as a cucumber. You can always bring me back to earth when I’m starting to lose it. Thanks for the perspective you bring to every situation!!

Caitlin

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:10:53 UTC

Your ideas have had such an impact on the way I teach. You have such amazing ideas that always have engagement and growth front and center. Thank you so much for your generosity and friendship.

Amanda

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:15:12 UTC

Literally don’t know where I’d be without you. You’re the most amazing teammate and such a wonderful friend— steering 2H and sharing 145 with you is such a blessing. You handle every situation, both professionally and personally, with such grace and I learn so much from you. Thanks for being my sounding board for literally everything. I missed you so much!!

Tanya

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:34:04 UTC

I really admire how you are constantly pushing yourself, whether it’s with technology or comprehensible input or different strategies. Your students from last year have such a passion for Spanish and it’s so clear that they got that from you and the way you engage them in class. Glad to be folding in the cheese together. Love that journey for us.

Courtney

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:39:40 UTC

I learn SO much from collaborating with you. Your dedication to your craft is so inspiring. Our re-vamp of 2H would not have been possible without your help and generosity and I am forever grateful. So grateful to be working with you more this year!!

Jenny

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:41:12 UTC

I really look to you as someone who balances teaching and motherhood and makes it all look easy. Your positive energy always puts everyone in a good mood.

Edgar

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:44:00 UTC

I am so impressed with how you jumped into this year not only taking on your first year of teaching but having to do it in this crazy way and then adding on an overload of an AP course for the first few months on top of it all. You’ve handled it like a total pro!

Jen

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:44:34 UTC

I am so glad to get to see you during prep period. Thank you for all you share! You are so generous with your resources and ideas and I really appreciate it.

Alisha

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:46:00 UTC

You amaze me. Your dedication to our profession and your family are out of this world and you still find time to generously share and collaborate with all of us. I appreciate all of your awesome ideas and steal them any chance I get. I love talking work and life with you!

Rebecca

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:47:54 UTC

I really value your input. You care so much about your students and colleagues and give us such a great perspective of what it’s like to be the mom of a high schooler. I have learned so much from you about how to show up for my students and create trust and meaningful relationships with them. Thank you for everything you share!

Sue

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:48:32 UTC

I miss seeing you every day in lunch!! You have such an amazing perspective and I am grateful for your friendship, honesty and humor.

Renaud

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:50:23 UTC

You make me laugh so much. I will never forget my first year when you told me that school was over for the day because it was a half day and then I panicked for a minute before you told me you were joking. I am grateful for the humor you bring to our department.

Renee

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:52:43 UTC

I miss being on a team with you! I really admire how you communicate with people. I remember taking notes listening to your parent phone calls in the office during my first year. I learned so much!

Kristine

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:55:27 UTC

La mejor. I owe so much of my career to you in so many ways. It’s no coincidence that you have so many former students who are now Spanish teachers— you inspire your kids!

Johanna

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 01:58:07 UTC

The way you radiate passion for your job is inspiring. You are so student-centered and create the most beautiful classroom families. You help our students feel seen and valued and like they have a place at Central.

James

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 02:00:29 UTC

I remember having the chance to observe a Spanish 1 class of yours when I was student teaching and thinking that you were so awesome. There are things I saw you do that hour that I have carried with me and still do today. Grateful to have a chance to work with you at central!

Deb

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 02:02:07 UTC

I was so lucky to reap the benefits of being your student and grew so much in my proficiency and cultural knowledge in your class. As your colleague, I see the dedication you have to your profession and it inspires me.

Kirsten

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 02:03:07 UTC

Thank you for being such a bright spot in all of our days. You are an incredible listener and I love hearing about your family and life and telling you about mine. We are so lucky to work with you.

Jay

sbelter2 — 2020-11-13 02:06:09 UTC

On a professional level, I am so grateful to have a boss who values us as humans before teachers and encourages balance. Thank you for the way you steer our ship. On a human level, I am in awe at the grace with which you are handling this year with all the hats you wear. I am so grateful to have you as a boss, colleague, and friend.

Christy

jcumming3 — 2020-11-13 02:27:48 UTC

Thanks for making me laugh so much - especially during first period! I'm not sure if it's the actual events or the way you tell the story that makes them so darn entertaining! And thanks for bringing World Kindness Day 2020 to our awesome WL department!

Jay

jcumming3 — 2020-11-13 02:44:09 UTC

You are simply the BEST! With you at the helm, I don't really feel like I have a boss, I more feel like I have a friend who's in charge.

2020-11-13 12:36:38 UTC

Sue, thanks for all the teenager parenting tips. You always ask about how things are going - I really appreciate it!!

Kristine

roconnor17 — 2020-11-13 13:22:10 UTC

I have loved our talks this year. Thanks for making HC a place that I want to be at. It's more fun to walk in the door with you here!

Christy

roconnor17 — 2020-11-13 13:26:10 UTC

You're a great teacher! You're a sincere friend. All the Sandman kids brighten up when señorita Brodell is around! Thanks for your passion and boundless energy!

Kirsten

roconnor17 — 2020-11-13 13:30:14 UTC

Du machst meine Tage so gut, Freundin !!

Tanya

roconnor17 — 2020-11-13 13:34:20 UTC

I can´t even imagine 2020 at HC without you. Thanks for all the TLC, great teaching ideas, and commiseration! You never give up on other people and offer the right words at the right time. (And, of course, I was trying to be like you with Bitmojis, but it just wouldn´t work! Ha! "Wonder teacher" is probably more accurate anyway.)

Maura

twalery1 — 2020-11-16 20:43:12 UTC

Thanks for the camaraderie in the department. It's fun to chat with you. Thanks for also helping me with soccer coaching!!!