Acknowledgements by Danielle Witten https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w Let's celebrate all we've created together this year. en-us 2021-04-27 04:34:36 UTC 2025-11-10 03:23:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2764.png Deanna- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466442473 I always appreciate how carefully you've reflected on your fieldwork experiences. I sense deep observation of your students, and you apply that to our conversations. You've brought such depth. Thank you. ]]> 2021-04-27 20:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466442473 Allison- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466445741 You have engaged in the course material so authentically-questioning, connecting and challenging all of the scholarship we have explored. You do this with the mind of a scholar and the heart of a teacher--always, always putting your students in the center. ]]> 2021-04-27 20:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466445741 Alondra- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466453834 I will never forget your creative approaches to our assignments as well as the enthusiasm you bring to teaching. You have such light in your eyes and a firm sense of justice guiding your curriculum and practices. You will influence many on your teaching journey. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466453834 Rebecca- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466457322 It's been a dream to work with a formerly trained history teacher. I can always depend on you to bring a perspective of reality to our conversations. I have so appreciated how thoughtfully you considered all of the reading. I could always tell that you were open to grappling, rethinking, questioning and finding your own voice as an "English" teacher. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466457322 Emanuela- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466465996 For the duration of my career, I will carry your voice in my mind. There is a specific "wow" you say when you learn something or your thinking shifts. It's followed by joy and excitement. This is you, of course, a lifelong learner. In every aspect of your approaches you inspire students to ask the big questions. Importantly, you ask. You don't seek to tell them answers. More importantly, you listen. You listen to learn from them. I can hear you in your future classrooms with your "wow" after a student makes a contribution that shifts your thinking. You, the lifelong learner, learning from your students too. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466465996 Megan- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466485028 You have brought so much of your own experience as a student into our discussions. I love how you look back with such critical reflection and use that to guide a different experience for your students now. It's such a gift to the students that you have not forgotten and use this as a point of empathy in designing a learning experience that is so focused on their needs. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466485028 Jenn- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466546252 You have been so courageous and vulnerable in your sharing. You don't hesitate to put to the group real issues you face with students, genuine questions you have, and ways you are looking to reimagine your practices. It has helped shift the culture in our group challenging us all to be more vulnerable and real with ourselves, inspiring us to all walk next to you courageously too. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466546252 Jon- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466551231 If I could depend on one person in this class to ground us in reality and to return our conversation to life beyond high school for our students--it would be you! You want school and English class to be relevant to our students. You express your commitment by prioritizing transferable skills. You connect with your students and I know over time you will grow to learn more and more of what the world is requiring of them and how you can make your curriculum relevant to our ever changing world. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466551231 Chelsea- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466562976 If I could point to one assignment that stands out as exceptional (there were many), it would be the Writer Case Study. You dug deep. You really listened to your focus student and drew out important experiences. It's important to see how those experiences align with research and what we "know" about the teaching of writing. You did that well. However, you went further. You ventured into new territory and noticed aspects of teaching writing that weren't directly connected to what we'd read. You listened and you responded in creative ways to address the students' needs. If you carry anything with you from this course, carry that! It's going to lead to rich, meaningful and effective interactions to come. I am positive you will. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466562976 Anna-Sophia- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466579655 Thank you for your open heart and your creative inquiry. I have been so impressed by how you have taken theories and pedagogical approaches and applied them to your own projects. You are clearly on the path to being a thoughtful, creative, and flexible teacher who will continue to grow and evolve throughout your career. You also keep students needs (all of their needs as humans) at the center of all of your design. What a gift and what a model for us and your future students. Thank you. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466579655 Christine- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466584617 Thank you for your participation. You asked thoughtful questions throughout the course. I appreciated how you could consider how the system of education influenced the system of our classroom. You demonstrated resilience and I appreciate how you stayed with us as we moved through at a different pace at times. It would not have been the same without you. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466584617 Lisa- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466591356 You have been in a unique learning landscape this year. I love how you used your experiences with those students in our discussions. Similarly, you bring your own experiences as a student into the classroom. What I loved about your responses--both in written aspects of the class and in "live" discussion--was your willingness to ask the question: what if? What if we moved forward in a way as teachers differently than what has been done before. Grounded in such thoughtful of assessment of what is and what as, I have no doubt you will find answers to what could be. ]]> 2021-04-27 21:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466591356 Ginny- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466663262 Thank you for your great listening this session. You always seem to hold others thoughts in you mind valuing their perspectives and entering dialogue with new ideas. You have high expectations coupled with listening to your students and adjusting based on all of their needs. I appreciated the create ways you approached structuring a class and the thoughtful ways you made modifications for students with specific needs. ]]> 2021-04-27 22:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466663262 Ariana- dnw5 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466692797 It's been a long journey for us together from the first foundations week course until now when I get to see you in action as a teacher on my campus. I have always been impressed by your contributions. You listen first to other and then at just the right moment contribute an insightful comment that causes everyone to pause and consider your perspective. It's been a gift to us all and you are a gift to our students--sharing your processes as a thinker and scholar and inspiring them to construct their own meaning of the world. ]]> 2021-04-27 22:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466692797 I've come out of every interaction with you better for having had it. You seem to be joyful about this profession. Your students will be lucky to have you. https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466973722 2021-04-28 00:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466973722 I love how you bring your experiences into the class. You are so insightful and dedicated to your students! https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466978879 2021-04-28 00:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466978879 You always have such a matter of fact demeanor (which is cool!), but it is obvious how much you care about doing what is best for your students. You are also great at asking in depth questions! https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466981069 2021-04-28 00:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466981069 I see you as so thoughtful and such a deep thinker. https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466981350 2021-04-28 00:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466981350 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466982429 You were the glue that kept us together this year. Thank you for everything :) 

]]> 2021-04-28 00:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466982429 Thank you for giving us such a great example to live up to as an English teacher and as a person in general! You are a role model of calm, composed, and together. https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466984306 2021-04-28 01:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466984306 You're a joy! I wish we could hang out! https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466985604 2021-04-28 01:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466985604 Thank you for the comprehensive way you approach all your class sessions--intellectually, emotionally, and socially. You treated us like human students and that was felt and impactful. gschneider35 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466987519 2021-04-28 01:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466987519 You are the sweetest! I have loved hearing about your experience of teaching and your bright and positive attitude always makes me happy! https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466989548 2021-04-28 01:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466989548 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466995540 So appreciate your support this semester! ]]> 2021-04-28 01:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1466995540 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467002715 Thank you for being such a cool person! You are a great listener and I'm so glad we could be in another class together!

]]> 2021-04-28 01:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467002715 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467003377 Oh my goodness Emanuela! You have shared such amazing insight and ideas with us! I am so glad I got to be in the same class as you!

]]> 2021-04-28 01:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467003377 I love the way you say the hard truths and advocate for your students. You ask those hard questions! You are going to be a great teacher! https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467005370 2021-04-28 01:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467005370 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467007467 This class really pushed me to think about the hard things! Thank you for being that teacher for us and showing us by example :)

]]> 2021-04-28 01:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467007467 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467012082 Jen! I wish I had a teacher like you when I was in school. You are so upbeat and positive it is infectious.
 ]]> 2021-04-28 01:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467012082 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467013986 Jon! You are always able to put a spin on your perspective that makes me think! I really appreciate it!]]> 2021-04-28 01:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467013986 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467019285 If we worked at the same school I would 100% want you as my teacher bestie. You bring all the positivity to the job without losing the reality of the situation. I think you are going to do incredible things in this career.]]> 2021-04-28 01:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467019285 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467024825 One phrase that makes me think of you: KEEPING IT REAL. I love your honesty and straight forward ways. Thank you for keeping us grounded!

]]> 2021-04-28 01:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467024825 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467031377 Christine, I loved getting to be in breakout rooms with you and getting to hear your opinion on different topics. You have a great of communicating!

]]> 2021-04-28 01:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467031377 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467041137 Ginny, you were such a thoughtful classmate. I loved your insights on our discussions!

]]> 2021-04-28 01:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467041137 https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467044902 Danielle,
Thank you so much for leading us through this year. I am so thankful for the ideas you exposed us to. I am most thankful for how you reminded us to treat students with more respect and give them more options for success. I have been so blessed by your flexibility this year and it really has made a huge impact on the way I want to lead my future classroom. Thank you so much! I hope our paths cross again!]]> 2021-04-28 01:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467044902 I saw you model with us the ways I want to show up for my students. I've learned more from you than I can say. https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467405798 2021-04-28 03:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dnw5/qee6aa2i7dg2c70w/wish/1467405798