What do you love about UTVA? by https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev Four students' responses en-us 2020-07-31 06:03:34 UTC 2020-08-03 23:23:13 UTC hello@padlet.com What cute kids - they are so positive about the coming year! ddempsey6 https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/666426300 2020-07-31 06:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/666426300 Can't wait to get to know my students! ddempsey6 https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/666426590 2020-07-31 06:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/666426590 Commuting Time https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124657 There is none! Unless you count the time it takes to get from one side of the house to the other. ;)]]> 2020-08-03 15:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124657 How are students different because of what I do jcollierutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124659 I've been thinking about this all summer and hearing these stories really reinforces that thought and helps me want to keep the students as my focus

]]> 2020-08-03 15:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124659 I love that we are virtual, so we don't have to worry about things like a pandemic https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124914 2020-08-03 15:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124914 Oh! I just spoke with this student. She is at BYUI https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124957

]]> 2020-08-03 15:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668124957 Our students are the best! I love that we have this option for them :) https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125115 2020-08-03 15:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125115 It works for so many different types of students in so many different types of environments! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125276 2020-08-03 15:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125276 My Summer school students shared that they enjoyed learning virtually--going at their own pace, learning about career opportunities and taking part in group discussions. I just saw a former brick and mortar student on that video. It melted my heart to see her happy & saying UTVA worked for her!!! Inspiring to hear from these kids. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125413

]]> 2020-08-03 15:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125413 That is the best! "You don't have to get all dolled up". https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125611 2020-08-03 15:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125611 You don't have to get yourself all dolled up https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125705 Love this quote from a student, I'm with him!!]]> 2020-08-03 15:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125705 Special Education https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125951 I love watching my sweet SpEd kiddos overcome their challenges, fears, and the obstacles they face daily. A lot of my students really struggled at B&M with being shy and/or getting bullied. It is so amazing to watch them break out of their shell and THRIVE in the online environment.  

]]> 2020-08-03 15:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668125951 I have missed my students so much! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126124 2020-08-03 15:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126124 I love the enthusiasm they emit as they speak about UTVA!!! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126139 2020-08-03 15:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126139 Community https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126306 We are a family!

]]> 2020-08-03 15:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126306 These kiddos are so positive and willing to grow! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126598 2020-08-03 15:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126598 I love how positive and thankful the students are. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126897 2020-08-03 15:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126897 Safe Place https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126956 It is a safe place for students to learn.]]> 2020-08-03 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126956 Virtual Education works!!! satkinson12 https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126997 2020-08-03 15:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668126997 Opportunities https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127071 I really think our school gives kids opportunities they might not have had otherwise - chances to build confidence, be involved, etc. ]]> 2020-08-03 15:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127071 Everything bwanlassutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127180 I love that we get to be the answer to so many diverse needs for students/families! This year especially, I'm grateful for school choice! UTVA is the best!]]> 2020-08-03 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127180 The Teachers!! Best compliment naniederhauserutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127186 2020-08-03 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127186 All summer I have heard the stories about why students come to UTVA. I am so grateful that they have this option! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127279 2020-08-03 15:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127279 So many possibilities https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127281 We offer so much for our students and teachers!]]> 2020-08-03 15:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668127281 Support Each Other https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128053 Student enjoys being able to get to know students and teachers and they feel acknowledged. ]]> 2020-08-03 15:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128053 It's so fun to see the confidence grow and grow in our students as they learn and become their best selves. ercluff_utva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128077 2020-08-03 15:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128077 They highlight the social interactions they get at UTVA. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128115 2020-08-03 15:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128115 the energy of the students is awesome! dbartonutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128598 2020-08-03 15:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128598 Teachers acknowledge their students. These students don't feel forgotten or overlooked. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128693 2020-08-03 15:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128693 I get the opportunity to help students in unique and sometimes hard situations! All kids deserve a good education with teachers that care about them :) https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128839 2020-08-03 15:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128839 Go Lynx!!!! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128858 2020-08-03 15:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668128858 Teacher positivity and encouragement spreads to the students and makes a huge difference for them! rwilsonutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129179 2020-08-03 15:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129179 Frequent bathroom breaks -for real! lstead_utva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129486 2020-08-03 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129486 Personalilzed https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129573 I love how we can make education more personalized for these kids!!]]> 2020-08-03 15:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129573 Support and acceptance colson35 https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129717 2020-08-03 15:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129717 I love the sense of community I already feel here. I thought I was going to loose that coming from a brick and mortar school. I love it! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129771 2020-08-03 15:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129771 Free from Social Pressures sbaxter35 https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129962 I love that kids feel easy about being themselves at UTVA.  They feel like it is a safe space free from the pressure to "dress up".  :) 

]]> 2020-08-03 15:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668129962 I love Kaiqi! Such a cute kid. Impressive that he learned the song. And his brother playing the drums was the best. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668130163 2020-08-03 15:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668130163 Flexibility. Relationships. Academic success. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131088 2020-08-03 15:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131088 The kids are the focus. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131093 2020-08-03 15:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131093 I love to see my students succeed! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131130 Student Progress~ I love see my students succeed either socially, academically, emotionally, and especially our students learning independence and self-advocating for themselves. ]]> 2020-08-03 15:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131130 I love the love and acceptance utvatamerrahight https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131261 Parents and students and teachers are great!

]]> 2020-08-03 15:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131261 "They Acknowledge me". What a beautiful statement. https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131321 2020-08-03 15:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131321 Reaching everyone https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131385 I love getting to be a part of providing a great education for students who need something different.

]]> 2020-08-03 15:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668131385 Deeper connections https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668132457 I love the connections we are able to build with our families. ]]> 2020-08-03 15:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668132457 I love EVERYONE i work with students and co workers! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133098 2020-08-03 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133098 That our mascot is a lynx. aquebbemanutva https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133322 for a long while I thought our mascot was the "links" like hyperlinks. because we had so many gosh darn links everywhere.]]> 2020-08-03 15:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133322 Family feel https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133331 Within staff and even sometimes in classes, it feels like family. People are uplifting and are so willing to help each other.]]> 2020-08-03 15:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668133331 I love how the students feel accepted! https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668134241 2020-08-03 15:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ddempsey6/rb0t7gydk6hfd1ev/wish/668134241