English Department Affirmations 2019 by Katie Givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989 It's TIME for some SUNSHINE!! Please take a moment to give a shout out to your curriculum team members (Click the Pencil to add an affirmation under each name) en-us 2019-04-02 12:32:42 UTC 2025-04-10 15:31:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Shandra Drayton (English I CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347587851 I am just taking this opportunity to tell you that I am still waiting on my invitation to the English party at your house.......
EL

Shandra, you crack me up. Thank you so much for always having a great attitude and knowing exactly what to say when I get down on myself. You're the best! - Carly


Shandra - Thank you for all the extra you do to bring sunshine to our department! -Emily

SDrizzy,
You complete me. 
Pdiddy

Shandra,
You're one of the most genuine, caring, hilarious people I know. Thanks for everything you do for your students, the community, and your coworkers!  You're the best!
- Olive

Shandra,
The only person I love more than you is me. 
                                  --Shandra
                                   LOL HAHA
Renee!!!  
Thank you for never failing to make me laugh!  I've always admired the rapport you build with your students, and I respect the creativity and thought that you devote to all activities and lessons. Your students are lucky (but you know that, lol).  Love uuuuuuu

S-Drizzy!! I don't know how I would have made through that week-long training in the summer of 2006!! And thank you for always keeping real with your wit and humor!! xo - Fox
  
Shandra,
Thank you for everything you do for our shared students. They only have great things to say about you and I appreciate you working so hard for them every day. ~Micah]]> 2019-04-02 12:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347587851 Olivia Hall (Eng I CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347587973 You never fail to make my day a little brighter! Thanks for letting me constantly complain to you and for letting me text you the weirdest things :) - Carly

Olive!!!!! You're alright...I guess. Hahaha! For real, you BRIGHTEN every single one of my days in the Academy and I wouldn't want to be in these freshman trenches with anyone else.  #hogwartsforlyfe 

-Hufflepuffy 

Olivia, I don't see you much at school, but I do love catching up with you at the gym - it's a great way to start my day. Thank you for all the laughs!!

Olivia, I could NOT get through the school days without you. I'm so grateful for your friendship and having someone who works so hard for our shared students. I'm also thankful to have someone who just "gets me" and gets our students. ~Micah


]]> 2019-04-02 12:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347587973 Carly McRae (Eng I CP & H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588093 Teamwork makes the dreamwork Carly. You lesson plans are about as dope as your new whip. 
~P

Carly,
I'm so glad we have each other to talk to through the hilarious, annoying, interesting, and completely insane aspects of this profession! You're the best!
- Olivia

Carls! 
Thank you for always making me laugh and helping me survive the year...dear Lord. I appreciate you and I'm grateful for having you as my little sis. You da best! 
Shandra

Carly,
I've enjoyed working with and getting to know you better you better.  I love when people wander down my way - do it more often!  Thanks for being a great friend and colleague!  Miss catching up with you at F45!
-Gretto

Carly,
Your energy and enthusiasm about teaching is refreshing and inspiring! Your students are very lucky to have you. :) Keep up the great work!! Miss you at F45- You should try the 5am classes!
-Hannah 

Carly,
I'm so thankful to work with someone who cares about our shared kids as much as I do. We've gone through a lot together and I am appreciative to have had you along the way. ~Micah]]> 2019-04-02 12:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588093 Janet Woodhall (Eng I,2,4 CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588604 From our days as teacher=inclusion I have learned from you so very much! thanks for  all  you do! ~Lynne

Janet, Thanks for being fun to work with in Eng. 4, for holding the kids to the line and for loving The Scarlet Pimpernel! -Rebecca:)

Janet,
Thank you for all the great ideas you have brought to our English IV team! Thank you for being our "big picture" person! 

I'm so glad you've joined our team!  I appreciate your "ear" and your expertise!  Thank you too for all the time and dedication you put into our school programs outside of the "regular" school day!  Because of you, so many of our students are able to find success!
-DiAnna]]> 2019-04-02 12:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588604 Lynne Poggioli (Eng I H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588897 Lynne-  Ti amo mio amico!  
EL


Lynne, thank you for always being a teacher who is available to discuss any problems that I am having. I appreciate you and your kind soul! ~Janet

Lynne, thank you for always supporting and helping me in whatever way you can. It's wonderful to have someone like you to count on! I love working with you! - Carly

Lynne,
Thank you for always lending a helping hand.  I appreciate the YA knowledge you bring to the table!!  Thanks for all that you do! 
-Gretto

Lynne! (Lynnie), I love you dearly and I'm so happy that I can depend on you for support and advice. You're awesome! Ciao!  -Shandra

Lynne,
Thank you for you organizational skills during meetings and your ability to light up a room with your smile and laugh. It is refreshing to have someone on a team with such positivity!
-Hannah
]]> 2019-04-02 12:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347588897 Christina Allegretto (Eng I H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347589343 Since we get each other so well, I am going to leave you with this very important message:  Something positive....
EL

Gretto!! You are such a great friend and a fabulous colleague :) I love working with you and hope we can find some time to catch up soon!! Thanks for being there whenever I randomly wander into your room :) - Carly

Gretto, you're my dawg and I'm grateful for our TWELVE YEAR friendship. Love you!  #toughlove

Gretto, I LOVE following your IG stories!! Keep them coming! Oh... and I also love when I get your former students their junior year. xo - Fox

Gretto, 
Where do I even begin?! Thank you for everything. I consider myself so blessed to have you next door to me. You keep my sane, and I truly love collaborating with you! We make an amazing team, and I know that I am a better teacher because of it. You are the best!!!
-Hannah

I am saving some special balloons for you to celebrate the first day of summer this year. LOL Wish we were on the same team, but at least our classrooms are still kinda close?! Your former students always say THE BEST things about your class. You are such an awesome teacher and friend. - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347589343 Hannah Brandel (Eng I H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347589508 Hannah, your passion for what you do is so evident in everything! I love how dedicated and motivated you are. I'm so glad I get to work with you! - Carly

Hannah! I love working with you at Saturday School! #dreamteam
-Olivia

Hannah!!! I have no idea what I'd do without you or our doorway to sanity! Thank you for helping piece lessons and calendars together. Thank you for going over activities and making sure that everything we want to do makes sense. You are one of the easiest people to collaborate with, and I'm glad I get to do so frequently.  Thank you for all of the ideas you contribute; you've truly  helped me become a better teacher! 
Love you!!!!!

Dude, Hannah - how do you do it all?!  And on top of that - do it all so well?!  Thanks for giving so much of yourself to your students and to our school!

Thank you for organizing all the green zone fun! Your warm, encouraging spirit is invaluable to our department, and your cupcakes are perfection!!! - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347589508 Patrick Martin (Eng I H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590148 PMart, you rock my socks off. Thank you for always being supportive and uplifting even on the toughest of days! - Carly

Patrick Martin, I wrote you a quatrain:
Roses are pink, daffodils are muddy/ 
You make me smile because your disposition is sunny/
You're the best at steppin', this much is true/
You're a dweeb and I love you.
**No, I will not read that poem at Poetry Out Loud
SDrizzy

Patrick,
Thanks for always speaking up in team meetings and providing a unique perspective.

Patrick,
Thank you for all you to do to ensure every student succeeds and is provided with an amazing education!

Patrick,
Thank you for all the hard work you do not only for your students, but also for your fellow teacher! I am still trying to make my email signature and parent emails as snazzy as yours! :)

]]> 2019-04-02 12:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590148 Megan Hinton (Eng 2 CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590394 Megan, You are an awesome PLC leader! You are easy to work with, well-prepared, and wise beyond your years! Thanks for your leadership! -Amy

You are a rockstar teacher and colleague Megan!  I appreciate your leadership of our PLC and all you do!  -Emily

Megan, I could not have made it through this year without your pacing guides and patience with all my questions.  Thanks for being so supportive!  --Giselle

Megan-I am so thankful for your and your friendship. Thank you for always making me feel organized and like we have a plan. I couldn't get through without you. I love having you as my work twin-even if you are a decade younger than me which hurts every time I remember it. ]]> 2019-04-02 12:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590394 Emily Corning (Eng 2 CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590842 Thank you fearless leader for all you do! ~ Lynne
"Oh Captain, My Captain!" Still so grateful you stpped up to be Department Head. We're a crazy lot to wrangle.-Rebecca

Thanks for keeping us in check and being such a great leader and team player!

-Megan

You are so patient with all of us--and thanks for all that you do behind the scenes that we don't see everyday!  :)  --Giselle

Emily,
I have been so fortunate to have you as a neighbor. Your love and support with my transition to mom life has been such a blessing! Love you!

Emily,
Thanks for ALL you do for us!  You are always willing to listen and offer suggestions. I appreciate your willingness to put up with my many questions and crazy ideas! After being on the same team for eight years, I'm still trying to catch up with you in our classes! ;)
-Amy

Emily,
Thank you for all that you do as our department leader and for being so welcoming and warm to your teachers. I appreciate everything that you do for our Wando students! ~Micah

You took a chance on me not once, but twice!  Thank you for all of the support over the years. Your job is not easy, and I appreciate all that you do for us.]]> 2019-04-02 12:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590842 Giselle Cheeseman (Eng 2 CP&H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590969 I love your hugs.  I look forward to them because they are solid hugs- not whimpy, back-patting hugs- they ALWAYS make me feel loved and wrapped in warmth.  Love you!
EL 

You rock--the determination you have is amazing! In the trenches with you is a good place to be.
-Meghan R

So glad you joined our team this year! You've been a great addition!

-Megan


Giselle - it has been so awesome to collaborate with you again this year!  Positive vibes only from you :)  -Emily

Giselle, I love working on two teams with you! Your thoughful, objective approach to all tasks makes so many projects easier and better! 
-Amy

Giselle, 
It has been great getting to know and work with you on our PLC this year. I love the ideas you bring to the table and collaborating together :) 
~Micah

You have such a kind and fun-loving spirit. From the time I got to teach next door to you, I knew we would be buds. You rock :-)
-Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347590969 Amy Westmoreland (Eng 2 CP&H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347592086 Thank you for always being so kind and helpful! Can't imagine teaching or making it without you!

-Megan

I would have been lost without you this year.  You have taught me so much  about what it means to be a true friend that I could never repay you.  You are also an INCREDIBLE teacher to these kids- you love them.   And they all know it.  Thank-you for everything, Amy.  You are appreciated.
EL

Very grateful to work with you! Your smile could give us light for days :)
-Meghan R
Amy, so blessed to have you back on the CP team!  LOVE LOVE LOVE working with you!  -Emily
Thank you Amy for the caring you put into teaching your students!! ~Lynne
Best hair of Wando award--Rebecca:)
I love you, Amy Westmoreland! 
-Drayton

I made out like a bandit since I get to work with you on not one, but two curriculum teams.  Thank you for lending me your ear, and a bit of your sanity when mine was all gone.  :)   --Giselle

Amy, you always know just what to say and when to (or not to) say it!! I always feel uplifted after speaking to you - in the hall, on a road trip, in the Harris Teeter! xo - Fox

Amy, 
Thank you for everything that you do for me and our PLC team. You are always brightening up our days in some way and you are so thoughtful. I love your wave from down the hall. Your positive attitude and enthusiasm is contagious. So thankful I get to work with you every day. ~Micah

So grateful for your words of advice and encouragement you give me!
-DiAnna

Amy! You make Wando feel like home to me. I am so inspired by your endless capacity for kindness and compassion, and our impromptu planning sessions mean the world to me. Thank you so much for being an amazing friend. - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347592086 Erin Lowry (Eng 2 H & AP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347593619 Literally wouldn't be here without you--the best mom I ever had. Cannot thank you enough for the support, love, and the shared like mindedness! Thank you for reminding me that the rigor and the expectations are always worth the fight!
-Meghan R

What can I say, but love ya!! ~ Lynne

Your effectivness as a teacher is clear in the adoration with which your studnets shower you. :L )_
~Patrick 

I swear on everything I love you make me LAUGH all the time! Love you!
Drayton

I love your sense of humor and your goals for the kids--I feel very lucky to have worked on the same team with you for all these years!  -- Giselle

Erin, I sooo appreciate your desire to increase the rigor for English 2H!  Your leadership is very much appreciated, and your sense of humor makes me look forward to our meetings and discussions! Thank you for all you do! 
-Amy

Twin, too much to say. You are my rock - my support and reality-checker! I love you - as a friend, colleague, and parent of a former student. We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. 

Thank you for all of the great ideas you've shared with me throughout the years!  I love collaborating with you!  
-Gretto

Love starting off my day with some Lowry!  Thanks for all your encouragement and ideas this year!
-DiAnna

Ummmm you are basically my everything. Your laugh reaches to the depths of my soul, and when you grace my 3rd/4th period with your electrified rendition of the literature du jour, we are all forever changed. I am beyond grateful for your friendship and for the insane amount of work you do for our team. Love you, girl.]]> 2019-04-02 12:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347593619 Todd Quillio (Eng 2 H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347594628 I truly do not know what we would do without you.  Between your kahoots, superior scanning skills (that all of us refuse to learn how to do), incredible ability to roll with the punches AND to work with 5 women, we love you!!!
EL

The lord of the scanning-- Thank you for helping us when we get lost with the tech!
-Meghan R

Thanks for the tips on using video with our curriculum, and thanks for always being so even-keeled.  You're a rock!  --Giselle

Todd,  You are a rock star for scanning and organizing all of our team's files!I can't even begin to calculate the amount of time that you've saved me! 

You always greet me with a smile and a kind word, and your willingness to share resources shows what a compassionate colleague you are. Thank you for your positive outlook! - Meghan Grech


]]> 2019-04-02 12:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347594628 Meghan Randinelli (Eng 2 H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595121 The laughter, the facial expressions, the "Southern Charm" we bestowed upon Portland, and your determination to change the rigor and expectations make me one proud Mama.  Love you, Little Little!
EL

Thanks for being a change agent. Bringning new ideas to the forefront! 
~Patrick 

Love your style, your fierce commitment to high standards, and your highly tuned sense of irony.  So glad I get to work with you.  :)  --Giselle 

Meghan,
I'm so thankful for your vision of what will help our students. You've been instrumental in implementing our writing curriculum this year, and so many students are benefitting from this!
-Amy

I love that our classrooms are so close so that we can chat 1000 times a day as I am traveling to and from the workroom. You're so real, and your HE2 kids are killing it in HE3. I do not understand how you grade essays so fast - it probably has something to do with your intense commitment and work ethic. I'm so glad to have gotten the opportunity to get to know you this year! - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595121 Meghan Grech (Eng 2 & 3 H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595311 My Zen. My Calmness. Your incredible ability to make sense out of any and all situations keeps me as sane as I am going to get....and that is saying a lot.  Love you so much.
EL


Thank you for keeping me sane morning and afternoon. Can always count on your compassion to pull me out of a dark hole. 
--Meghan R

Such a good feeling knowing  my students are sent into the capable hands of a great English 2 teacher! Thanks for all you do!  ~  Lynne

So glad to have you back this year, and so glad to work on the same team!  You are always thinking of what's best for the kiddos.  :)
-Giselle

I am so happy you're back!   And I love having the same planning this semester so we can collaborate! I always feel better after one of our chats! 
-Amy

I am so grateful to have you back at Wando and on my team!!! Thank you for helping me to keep things in perspective and on track. What would we do without your calendar?? I love that you bring up questions about pacing and curriculum that lead to more rigorous and more authentic assessments and assignments. You kiddos are lucky to have you as their teacher!!! xo - Fox]]> 2019-04-02 12:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595311 Sara Romano (Eng 3 CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595506 I don't know who is cooler you or Rupp, but since he isnt on this padlet, I'm going to break it down for you. You are the coolest.
~Patrick 

Girl, thanks for keeping it real.  Like all the time.
-DiAnna

I had the best time getting to know you during WIN testing! Your perspective and background is so unique and refreshing. - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595506 Calvin Craft (Eng 3 CP ) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595800 Calvin, Thank you for yourhonest input during our HE3 meetings and for your book suggestions! - Fox

It was great getting to know you through HE3 1st semester!  I love your calm, laid-back demeanor. Thank you for all you do for our students - in the classroom and on the court!  -Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347595800 Michael Beaudry (Eng 3 CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596303 I barely get to see you this year, but we've been in 3CP together for a long time! Great working with you:) -Rebecca

Thank you for keeping us on task during our meetings and for your willingness to share your resources and insights with our team!

I am so glad I have gotten to be on a team with you this year. I love your no-nonsense approach to our assignments and expectations. Your commitment to our students is also evident in all the extra time and effort you put in for mock trial! Thank you! - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596303 Meaghan Rhodes (Eng 3 CP&H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596617

Hi neighbor! Thanks so much for answering all my random and last minute questions! You are a great buddy-Rebecca

Well, apparently I love you so much that I created an extra "sticky note" for you!!! I'm glad you're my neighbor! xo- Fox]]> 2019-04-02 12:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596617 Jeannie Fox (Eng 3H & AP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596941 Not enough words or space....Love you, Twin.

Thank you Jeannie for bringing creativity and deeper analysis with all you do with your students....they are lucky young people! ~Lynne

Jeannie,
Thanks for tutoring so many of my current students :)  I'm glad we follow each other on IG - you've given me several ideas to implement in my own class this year!  Keep up the creativity!  
-Gretto

Jeannie thank you so much for helping me transition to Eng 3H. You are a fantastic leader who answers all my questions and shares all your ideas and materials willingly! You da' best.-Rebecca

Foxy!
Thanks for sharing so many of your ideas and resources and "how tos" with me this year!
-DiAnna

I don't even know what to write. You have been supporting and encouraging me since I started teaching, before we even worked at the same school! You are the reason I got my foot in the door at Wando in the first place, and now as my curriculum team leader, I continue to rely so much on your wisdom and expertise. You're no phony, and I am so thankful for you in my life. - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-02 12:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347596941 Tammy Watkins (AP & Elective-y.Tribal Tribune) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347598232 My Girl!!!  I love you so much, TW.  Your knowledge of literature is boundless- and your love for my girls makes my heart so happy.  Thank-you for being you!
EL 

Tammy Watkins, I freaking love your energy!!  No one else would laugh at being stuck in an elevator with high school students :-D K. Givens

Tammy, Thank you for your generous and loving heart. Thank you for always reaching out and wanting to help in whatever way you can. Your kindness and compassion are unparalleled! And thank you for all of the extra time, energy, and passion you put into each issue of The Tribal Tribune. Those budding journalists/photographers/ designers are blessed to be learning from you! xo - Jeannie

Tamela - I miss you!]]> 2019-04-02 13:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347598232 Ciara Wood (Parker) Eng 4 CP katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599095 I love your passion! 
~Patrick 
Thank you for being so willing to explain how our Eng. 4 CP is working now that I am back, for sharing all your materials, and patiently answering all my questions:) -Rebecca

Thanks for taking on the role of curriculum leader this year!
-DiAnna]]> 2019-04-02 13:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599095 Angele Williams (Eng 4CP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599257 Props to a great team member. I don't know how you get it all done, but you do!-Rebecca

Your hard work does not go unnoticed or unappreciated!  Both in the English IV world and the Intervention world.  You have a heart of gold for those who are sometimes the hardest to love.  I've learned so much from you and by watching you!
-DiAnna

What would our team do without you, Angele? Seriously! You are one of the hardest working teachers I know. One of the things I love the most about you is that you make sure every student who needs a tie for senior presentations has one, AND you went a step further and learned how to tie the darn thing!  :) You bring so many good ideas to the English IV table, and we are lucky to have you!]]> 2019-04-02 13:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599257 Gina McCane (Eng 4 H) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599741 Gina, thank you for your friendship and encouragement.  I love your ideas regarding English 4. ~Janet

You have a heart for students that is apparent in all you do!  Thanks for all the collaboration this year with Honors!
-DiAnna

Gina,
You are a ray of sunshine, especially the week of senior project presentations! Your mother hen personality is just what we needed in our group. ]]> 2019-04-02 13:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599741 DiAnna Sox (Eng 4 H & AP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599845 I will forever ask to be with you first thing in the morning because you truly make my day so much better....even if you do make me sit next to the phone so I have to get up and answer it.  I am going to buy a kid Kettle Chips when I'm not there just to pay you back.
EL

DiAnna, thank you for all you have done for me when I am confused about something regarding English 4. I appreciate your wisdom and your desire for a rigorous curriculum. ~ Janet

L.O.V.E. Ellie Dessner...and she L.O.V.E.S. your class and YOU!!  She tells me all about what you're doing, and it sounds stellar!  K. Givens
Back with Sox! What could be better. We've been in Eng. 4 together since 2007! Wouldn't want to do it w/o you-Rebecca

You make the best pound cake I've ever tasted in my entire life. No cap. 
-Drayton

DiAnna,
Thank you so much for all of your English IV wisdom! I could tell from teaching your class while you were out on maternity leave how organized you are. You do a great job of keeping rigor in the classroom! 

DiAnna, I miss teaching next door to you, but I enjoy our time in intervention and test-proctoring!!! LOl! But seriously, I love your sense of humor. And your delivery!! Afterall, it's all in the delivery!! xo - Jeannie #foxandsox]]> 2019-04-02 13:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347599845 Cynthia Lawson (AP & Elective (Creative Writing) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600097
I love the Outlet!  Wando is lucky to have this literary magazine! K. Givens
Agree 100 % Katie!! Great work Cindy!!!~ Lynne
I LOVE observing your class! Watching the former freshman put their college ornament on the tree and offer insights into Hamlet makes me so proud! 
~Patrick
Cindy,
Thank you for always asking about my girls. That means more than you know. I still owe you pics!
Drayton 

Thank you for being such a gracious partner. You never fail to provide insight, resources, or just the right encouragement!
-Ben

"Mom.  Mom.  Why can't you be more patient?  You know, like Ms. Lawson!"  Thank you for your friendship, your insight, your conversation, and for mentoring Jacob.  Love you, Giselle

Cindy, The Outlet is amazing!! And, you, my friend, are amazing! Thank you for your generous heart and spirit. My sweet tooth never feels neglected and my heart smiles with each and everyone of your sweet notes. xo - Jeannie]]> 2019-04-02 13:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600097 Ben Ryzski (AP) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600609 My kids from last year simply ADORE you.  

Ben,
I still remmber getting to know you during Capturing Kids Hearts! 

I've heard wonderful things about your class from Quinn - and as we all know, he doesn't just offer up compliments - so you must be doing great things!
-DiAnna]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600609 Katie Givens (Elective-Speech) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600742 I admire the way that you speak to all of your students with love and respect- and they return it.  YOU know how to establish relationships first and foremost- and then you teach. 
EL
Thank you for always bringing the sunshine to our department! - Emily
What would we do without your empathy and caring for your students and colleagues as well? Love ya Katie!! ~Lynne
Love me some Katie Givens!!!!!! What else is there to say?-Rebecca

Love you, Katie Givens! I'm thankful that I get to be your "double colleague." You're always SO positive and you make me smile. Love you. Hugssssssss

You're the best, and I miss yoga.  So happy to see you so happy!  --Giselle

So proud of you and all you've done to build up the speech program! Kudos!]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600742 Phillip Caston (Elective-Legend Yearbook) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600836 Our yearbook is the BEST I've ever seen.  It's clear how much work you and your students put into it!  K. Givens

Real talk: I am grateful you were looking to relocate to the Charleston area all those years ago. Not only did you make it easier for me to give up my "throne" (LOL!!!), you are the perfect advisor! Your Yearbook staff is blessed to be learning from you and Wando is blessed to have you overseeing the production of an award-winning annual. It IS Legendary. - Fox]]> 2019-04-02 13:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347600836 Rebecca Mitchell (Eng 3H &4) katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347601137 Rebecca, I'm happy to have you on the HE3 team! You are such a great team player! And... thank you for teaching Hunter!! He seems to be enjoying the class! xo-Jeannie

So glad to have you back with us! Love your positive energy, ideas, and dedication to your team and students!
-DiAnna

Welcome back! You jumped right back in and didn't skip a beat. Thank you for your honesty and humor - glad we can be on the same team this semester! - Meghan Grech

Becky,
I am so happy to have you back on the team. You have slipped back into your role so seamlessly despite the changes that were made while you were in Dubai. Your go-get-em attitude and your emojis are the best!  ]]> 2019-04-02 13:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347601137 Ms. Lottig-Eng Admin katie_givens https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347778804 The H Hall loves your presence in the hallways!  Thank you! - Emily

A student was being rude to me, and you heard in the hallway.  You stopped and simply said, "You will not speak to Ms. Givens that way; you're coming with me."  I really appreciated that support!

Ms. Lottig,
You're really easy to chat with and I'm happy that you're part of our department. Thank you for your hard work and willingness to help us implement tools that will help us in the classroom. I've learned a lot from you. Can't wait for you to come teach my classes. 
#youregonnarunawayscreaming
-Drayton

Thanks for watching out for the English Department!  And when are you going to come and teach my classes?!? --]]> 2019-04-02 18:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347778804 Micah Gray (Eng 2 CP &HS Ready) emily_corning https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347807178 Micah! Can't imagine being an M&M without my other M. Planning is boring without you!


Micah,  you are so awesome for caring so much about your kids! You truly try to understand and do what is best for each student! - Amy

Micah!  You are the best!  -Emily:)

Micah, thank you for caring so much about our kids. It really shows and it's necessary. 
-Shandra

Thanks for sharing all your assignments with me and always answering my questions.  You try every day to reach the kids, and I love that.  :)   --Giselle

]]> 2019-04-02 19:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/347807178 Christine, Hannah, Carly, Patrick lynne_poggioli https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/348010960 Sending sunshine to a great group of collaborators!! I appreciate working together with each and every one of you!!~ Lynne]]> 2019-04-03 11:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/348010960 Shandra and Olivia~ lynne_poggioli https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/348011231 You both make the crazy days with freshman something to laugh about .... thanks for always spinning the positive with all with do!~ Lynne]]> 2019-04-03 11:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/348011231 Meaghan Rhodes (HE3) https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/349904713 Thank you for your passion, your open-mindedness, your honesty, and your creativity! Your contributions to the team have been amazing!! - Fox

I love how honest and real you are. You have a genuine care for our students and it shows! - Meghan Grech]]> 2019-04-09 12:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/349904713 Ben Rzyski (AP Lit and Comp) https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/350121580 Thank you, Ben, for your professionalism and friendship! Sharing a like-mindedness with you - relative to teaching and encouraging our AP Lit and Comp students - inspires me to give them my best every day ... and you know how much I appreciate our daily PLC meetings! I'm blessed and grateful to have you as my teaching partner, and at the end of the day I soooo enjoy telling you to 'go home and hug those sweet kids of yours!' You're a gem! - Cindy]]> 2019-04-09 19:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_givens/bq3yx8pzu989/wish/350121580