2019 PD Porcupine Reflection by Caylee Carmichael https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn Unveiling the whole child bit by bit and layer by layer. en-us 2019-07-15 20:36:01 UTC 2019-07-29 19:52:22 UTC hello@padlet.com I taught that kid https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478302 I did hug a porcupine this year. It was indeed prickly, but it was also very rewarding, and he is the kid who will stay in my mind.]]> 2019-07-17 18:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478302 https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478769 I have taught many kids like this but this year in particular was a 9th grade student who had many similar traumatic experiences.  With support and people who cared enough, he found success that he never thought he could.  He worked harder then ever, made it through the entire year at one school, passed all but one class, and almost passed his SOL's.  I never gave up on him as I knew he needed the push.  I hope he will be loved and pushed the same way this school year as he will be attending Hermitage.
   ]]> 2019-07-17 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478769 As I read the article, I was reminded of several young individuals that I have been able to work with throughout the years. I was reminded of the need to never give up on students, the vast spectrum of emotions and experiences that students have, and the realization that all students can learn, succeed and have a positive future. https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478777 2019-07-17 19:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/371478777 This article is beautifully written and reminds me that as educators, we have a responsibility to accept and appreciate every student. cmcarmichael https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372601850 2019-07-29 19:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372601850 While reading this article, a student stayed in my mind. My porcupine. This article reminded me to never give up on this student, because they are capable of amazing things despite their difficulties. Hug a porcupine so that prickly student has a better and more positive future. https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372601859 2019-07-29 19:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372601859 https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602399 Wow]]> 2019-07-29 19:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602399 They are all ours https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602400 Wow! What a powerful article. No matter what we teach, every child that walks in those doors is ours!]]> 2019-07-29 19:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602400 https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602835 This is a great article for SPED and Gen. Ed teachers to read at the start off the school year. Set the stage early! Thanks for providing this resource!]]> 2019-07-29 19:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602835 A reminder that we are called to do so much more than teach. It is difficult not to think about this student when you go home at night. secastle https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602885 2019-07-29 19:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372602885 I feel like I spend every day hugging porcupines, which can be exhausting. The only thing about that I would want to change though, is that more of my porcupines get the love and opportunities that this one did. I feel so helpless to help them sometimes. https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372603943 2019-07-29 19:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cmcarmichael/zc7gkohny3yn/wish/372603943