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]]> 2020-06-11 21:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/623149494 caitlin_kender https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/623149724

I have two dogs

Was born in West Texas (Lubbock)

I have family that lives in Ohio

I will share my DigitalXP learning by taking notes digitally and commenting to other people in the district when I learn something that might interest them!

]]> 2020-06-11 21:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/623149724 jessica_heaton https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624435780 1. I have a seven-month old who both makes me proud and scares me with her determination to do anything. She's currently crawling around on all fours and pulling herself up on the furniture to stand.
2. I enjoy musicals, particularly because of the singing and dancing, and often find myself narrating aspects of my day by bursting out in song. (i.e. Do you want to change your diaper? to the tune of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?")
3. One of my favorite things to do is sit out on my patio in the evenings with a glass of wine and talk about the day, etc. with family/friends.

4. One of the reasons I'm SO excited about this training is because I plan to steal ideas about the way we learn together via a virtual platform to take those ideas back to campus to engage adult learners and model ideas for teachers to use with students.]]> 2020-06-12 18:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624435780 hannah_cohen2 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624499623 1. I am the oldest of 4 siblings (1 sister & 2 brothers)
2. I went to Texas A&M University (WHOOP!)
3. I much prefer watching TV series over movies!
4. I am excited to hopefully learn some creative ways to incorporate AVID/WICOR into virtual lessons on Canvas, which I will be able to share with my campus. ]]> 2020-06-12 19:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624499623 jeanie_pavliska https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624714614 1. My favorite thing to do is spend time with family and my crew.
2. I got married at the beach.
3. My favorite place to be is at my house with my fam! 
4. I am looking forward to experiencing new strategies to engage students virtually and to practice the use of canvas. ]]> 2020-06-13 00:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/624714614 william_isbell https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/625379722 GMS, 8th Grade ELA
English Language Arts COP
Facts: Favorite Book: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Favorite Movie: Dead Poet's Society
Used to Swing Dance
I will bring back this learning by finding new ways to make my content engaging and help students be more prepared for their futures! Many of our students may not want to go to college, but Reading is important in ALL fields, and I have to make sure that they see that!]]> 2020-06-13 22:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/625379722 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626202414
1.  I have two teenagers and I absolutely love being their mom!  
2.  My daughter had a liver and kidney transplant.  Our family is passionate about spreading organ donation awareness.  
3.   I LOVE to run and compete in local races often.
4.  I am excited to learn new ideas and strategies from each other to implement into my teaching and to better engage our students!  Team work is the best and I am so honored to be joining this team! ]]> 2020-06-14 18:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626202414 caity_armstrong https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626365372 1. I love sports! Aggies, Rangers, and Stars are my main teams.
2. I minored in Spanish in college, but I don't speak it well at all. Es una lastima!
3. I love to travel! I was supposed to go to Europe twice this year, so I'm looking forward to those rescheduled trips next year🤞🤞
I'm looking forward to sharing anything I learn with the STEM team and collaborating to see how we can use these strategies to make our program stronger. ]]> 2020-06-14 21:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626365372 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626385317 1. I lived abroad for 1 year when I got married. 
2. My favorite color is red.  
3.  I'm bilingual. I speak Arabic. 
4. I'm excited about learning how to support our students virtually. Definitely sharing the ideas with teachers so they can build an engaging Canvas classroom. ]]> 2020-06-14 21:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626385317 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626443029 1. Born in San Francisco California
2. Raised in NJ (yes I am a pizza snob)
3. My mom is an immigrant from El Salvador
4. I'm excited that AVID is always "ahead of the curve" and we will be able to bring back learning for possibly a new type of "normal" as teachers!]]> 2020-06-14 23:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626443029 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626465551 1. I am the youngest of two (one older sister)....babies of the family are the BEST!
2. I would love to be a sign language interpreter
3. I went to UNT where I helped the lead singer of the Eli Young Band (Mike Eli) catch bugs for our bug project (Science for educators class).
4. I hope to bring back some really good stuff for my fine arts/elective department to seamlessly use in our classrooms!]]> 2020-06-14 23:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626465551 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626507005 1.) I have a three year old son named Levi and we love to be outside and go on many adventures together! We also have 1 dog named Luna and 2 cats named Roxy and Bella.
2.) My husband, Levi, and I love to travel! We enjoy visiting new places and trying all the local food! 
3.) I LOVE to bake! Cookies and pies are my favorites to make, even though in summer I love strawberry shortcake! 
4.) I always enjoy attending the AVID SI because I like to learn what other schools and teachers are doing and share that with my campus. ]]> 2020-06-15 00:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626507005 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626548667 1. I'm bilingual - Spanish
2. I have 1 dog, her name is Bella
3. My favorite movie is the Dark Knight.
4. I hope to gain more knowledge and skills to bring to our campus and continue to move AVID across our campus, keeping up the excitement and passion for this next year.]]> 2020-06-15 01:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626548667 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626562314 CHHS Avid I
AVID Elective CoP
1. Fam=Fun=All the time!
2. I'm a self proclaimed professional claw machine  player...I own 5 machines ;)
3. I'm so disappointed I have to wait until December now to see Top Gun.....Thanks a lot Covid19
4. I'm ready to be a human sponge and learn everything I can. Let's Dominate the week!  
  ]]> 2020-06-15 02:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626562314 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626577551 1. I am an avid runner
2. I have been married to a GHS graduate for 26 years!
3. I DON'T drink coffee
4. I graduated from UNT!
5. I love to travel with my family!]]> 2020-06-15 02:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626577551 juliana_nicholshazle https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626599709 1. I  lived in Chicago and taught/lead in Chicago Public Schools for 7 years.

2. I was a music major at first, so I'm always listening to or singing something either outloud or in my head...favorite artists are Brandi Carlile, Dwight Yoakam, Beyonce, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty  and Don Williams (may they RIP).

3. I have a dog, Jojo who is a rescue who has a petting problem...she can never get enough!

4. Looking forward to learning new processes and language patterns to better serve students and adults who often do not receive equitable access and regard.]]> 2020-06-15 03:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626599709 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626600737 1. I am an only child AND an only grandchild (Both of my parents are only children as well)
2. I am a crazy exerciser. I often start my day with a 5 mile run or 300+ burpees.
3. I LOVE Harry Potter! 
4. I hope to become more comfortable in a digital learning environment so that my kids can be more comfortable as well! 
 ]]> 2020-06-15 03:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626600737 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626720815 Spanish III Pre AP
Spanish IV AP
GMS!
1. I have an amazing 13 years old daughter. Reyna taught me my first AVID lessons and how to take Cornell notes. She was in HMS. Thank you Mrs. Richards
2.I'm a visual learner
3. I like to visit my friends in Boise and have fun on the snow
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I can't wait to learn everything we will see on DigitalIXP to be confident creating engaging lessons and sharing the information with my colleagues and students]]> 2020-06-15 05:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626720815 ericaterneus https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626734482
1 - Yellow is my favorite color!  Bright and happy! 
2 - I have two dogs, two turtles, and one awesome 6 year old! 
3 - Go Mean Green #UNT

I am excited to continue moving AVID forward at GMS and that we have so many amazing teachers joining us for the first time! I can't wait to bring back our learning and share it with our campus! ]]> 2020-06-15 05:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/626734482 steven_chippeau https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627330402 Campus PREP Coordinator

1. I was born in Wichita, Kansas
2. I attended Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK
3.  I lived in Honolulu, Hawai'i for 8 years
4. Next fall will mark my 19th year teaching at Grapevine Middle School

I am excited to help Grapevine Middle move forward as an AVID campus and to implement AVID strategies through the PREP time.

]]> 2020-06-15 13:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627330402 angelastock https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627331133 Heritage Middle School
6th Grade Science
1.  This year is my 22nd year in the district.
2.  I love to vacation with my family in the mountains during the summertime.  
3.  I have FOUR dogs, and they are all rescues.
4. I want to further my knowledge of AVID and integrate AVID into the classroom seamlessly. I'll share information with teachers at the school. ]]> 2020-06-15 13:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627331133 sarah_thompson6 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627371722 1. I love cats :) I have 2 - Oliver and Sprinkles
2. I was pre-law for 2 years before switching majors to Political Science  w/ a minor in education
3. Traveling with my husband and 2 kids is one of my favorite things to do! We love taking trips (big or small) just the 4 of us!
*I hope to bring back a solid campus-wide plan to GMS! I will use my role in PLCs, with DLLs, and campus PD days to help execute out the goals of our AVID Site Team while partnering with our AVID Site Coordinator!]]> 2020-06-15 13:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627371722 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627398150 1. This will be my 22nd year in education. 
2. I have two children in the district: CTMS & GHS.
3. I have family in OH & CA.
4. I can't wait to learn more from the AVID community over the next three days, so I can partner with teachers as they implement AVID strategies & mindset in their classrooms! ]]> 2020-06-15 14:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627398150 kelley_willmann https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627398587 1.  I have been married for 29 years and have 3 wonderful children.  
2.  My favorite color is turquoise (Sapientiae ROCKS!)
3.  Graduated from UNT!
I am looking forward to another year of learning, collaborating and growing as an AVID teacher!]]> 2020-06-15 14:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627398587 rachaelavera https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627421126 8th STEM US History/8th AVID @ GMS, 
AVID Elective CoP

1. This will be my 8th year in education
2. I am married with 2 kids. We have 3 dogs. I love to sew and craft! I am a huge history nerd!
3. I hope to bring back amazing ideas to share with my fellow teachers. I want to show them how we can encourage ALL students to be successful at school and that ALL students should be given the opportunity to be successful! ]]> 2020-06-15 14:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627421126 rachaelavera https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627421940 2020-06-15 14:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627421940 amanda_guthrie https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627442491 1. I have a dog named ranger, who I love very much! 
2. I have been able to travel to nearly 10 different countries! 
3. My favorite band is the Avett Brothers, and my friends and I have seen them live almost 20 times. 
4. I will bring AVID XP back to my campus through my PLCs and PLTs! ]]> 2020-06-15 14:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627442491 ashley_white3 https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627670778 CHHS Learning Liaison

1. This is my 18th year in education. My 8th at CHHS and my 5th year as Learning Liaison at CHHS. I am in the Communities of Practice: Leadership, group 11 for AVID XP this year. 
2) I love serving others. I am happiest when I am doing for others. My husband, Matt, and I have been together 20 years this summer. We have two children, Zach (12) and Katy (9). We have a Covid Rescue, Millie - she is a 1-year old Brittany. 
3) CHHS is FULL of amazing educators and many of them are HERE, on this padlet! We have a mission at CHHS to close our "achievement" gap and step one was getting more teachers and leaders involved in our plan! ]]> 2020-06-15 16:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627670778 stephanie_ovalle https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627723018 1. This will be my 1st year to teach an AVID Elective course & I'm so excited! It will be my 4th year in education.
2. I graduated from UTA (Go Mavericks!) with degrees in Physics & Chemistry...I couldn't pick just one so I did both! Being a science nerd is my superpower :)
3. I grew up in Michigan and became a part of the GCISD family my 8th grade year at HMS & went on to graduate from CHHS. Panther Pride really never dies! 

I can't wait to learn everything I can about teaching an AVID elective course and learning new ways to engage students & staff with online digital learning. I'm taking lots of notes & getting excited to share with the site team!]]> 2020-06-15 17:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_kender/c4kps291fpdas3ox/wish/627723018