Connection Highlights by Mariel Elguero

Where have you seen someone live out our connection priority?

melguero — 2020-10-08 18:23:00 UTC

2020-10-08 18:38:34 UTC

Jeff FaceTiming kids to check in on them and build relationships!

2020-10-08 18:38:34 UTC

Christine makes advisory so fun and kid focused! They love that space.

2020-10-08 18:38:35 UTC

Ms. Menar building with so much love during intervention block!

2020-10-08 18:38:51 UTC

Fran having kids making up work on a Sunday! Boss shit!

Tyamba is the definition of kid-focused.

2020-10-08 18:38:51 UTC

She is always on the phone with kids -- just talking to them just because. <3

2020-10-08 18:38:51 UTC

Ms Park working on make-up assignments after school with kids!

ljoseph20 — 2020-10-08 18:38:53 UTC

Tommy face timing with Cash and Kenny as often as possible to keep them connected.

2020-10-08 18:38:57 UTC

Ann every Wednesday at Book pick up with Miles letting kids see her see them

Jo

2020-10-08 18:39:02 UTC

Tyamba just killing the FT , text and videos with kids

Christine

2020-10-08 18:39:04 UTC

She creates such calm and consistency in her intervention block and is so well planned. Targeting exactly what the kids need and can access but will push them and their thinking as well. She creates connection through knowing kids and honoring them and celebrating their growth.

Jolise

jrichard135 — 2020-10-08 18:39:06 UTC

She always assume the best of kids - leads with warmth and understanding. Students thrive in her company <3 coteacher

2020-10-08 18:39:08 UTC

Ms. Lindsey holding virtual singing lesson to our kids on the weekend

Costa asking interesting/funny questions during morning assembly

2020-10-08 18:39:09 UTC

Adama

jmueller45 — 2020-10-08 18:39:09 UTC

Adama reaching out and checking in on our parents!

Team 6!

2020-10-08 18:39:10 UTC

Tyamba is the queen of connections - she has such deep connections with our community, is always reaching out to families and students, and does everything she can for them.

Fran extends herself like no other - always making herself available to help others!

Tajee

2020-10-08 18:39:12 UTC

Using the 2025 IG to shoutout scholars and keep them updated!

2020-10-08 18:39:17 UTC

Jolise prioritizes connections with kids and families like nobodies business. Her class is so warm and personal and kids know she’ll never give up on them!!

2020-10-08 18:39:22 UTC

Everyday watching Shenita go above and beyond for our students in NCNW!!

2020-10-08 18:39:22 UTC

Ms E rapping in science class

Mauri reaching out to over 30 parents a DAY!

2020-10-08 18:39:23 UTC

Mark playing kahoot and using quizziz to challenge and make learning fun!

2020-10-08 18:39:27 UTC

Burke and heather starting class off with good music and positivity !

2020-10-08 18:39:33 UTC

Bri creating space for Brian to open up in guided reading on day 1. Takes monthsssssss for this with him. Go Bri!

COSTA

2020-10-08 18:39:34 UTC

Kids love going to her class AND office hours.
Also she hosted a movie night for 7th <3

2020-10-08 18:39:35 UTC

Kelsey Darch, always checking in on her kiddos-she calls them- asking teachers how they are doing and offerimg support to everyone to bette serve her kids in class and at home

2020-10-08 18:39:40 UTC

Tyamba checks in with ivy and her mom like everyday! Small deposits that will go a long way.

Mojo staying after class to play kahoot with the kiddos

2020-10-08 18:39:47 UTC

AUDREY making touch points with parents DAILY

2020-10-08 18:40:02 UTC

Kelsey Lauren

2020-10-08 18:40:10 UTC

Kelsey and Lauren have poured into getting support for Joshua Garcia a new student in 5th.

2020-10-08 18:40:27 UTC

Kailin uses humor to connects with kids and has me laughing all the time

Music and Fun

2020-10-08 18:40:45 UTC

Many classes start off with some fun music or have music the kids love during work time

2020-10-08 18:40:50 UTC

My whole 6th grade team and their commitment to getting students to LOVE school. Starting with GLC- beyond human love for people and students, to the dream team that love on students while upholding high expectations.