tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63069560794842503972024-03-26T23:38:05.420-07:00Teaching: The art that starts with the heartLeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-50006374337470004932023-09-18T19:28:00.008-07:002023-09-18T19:29:18.022-07:00First Classroom Circle - Community Building!<p>On September 15th, I facilitated our first official classroom circle of the school year. </p><p>I told students about us being in Circle all week and warned them that when they came into class on Friday, things would look different.</p><p>As they walked in, you could tell they were a bit freaked out just by watching their body language and facial expressions.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiky2fgtG1safMv49vdUNVOqYmyxVvL_U9kLm7GjkXssQVSfGgbmx2tiu4FzEHSQG3aHKhVhqCL_zjdDm7oDu8hWlwJT2J18yYEDhmm2tpV_6PXN6o70ewTvLEzHLOYfS23fUE7Si3ao0ayyaToBtSUvzCWjTbOpuyNR84d8zNq-TtYdm0PPxEws3KHBWM/s1634/Screenshot%202023-09-18%20at%2012.53.03%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="894" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOyGDjLZOVeZsJ0wZCxW7BnK6v5oZd7lbLuJLlIp7fE26TRaKJTCR9rV3lYp08aBpA8t_fGQ4S_yxqqoFz38i67uhAj5i-3YrM9CgN3nUkkwGGgg_8Y-Av4nZO5H-t9mg7J0NwhskcpuJ_FXGM1Hc1HN3wowUam-UEheLl-rWhXUcMJHoQLwSb0mrpAc/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-18%20at%2012.53.46%20PM.png" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p>Each student had a clipboard and something to write with and on. I teach high school special ed and I wanted my students to be able to jot down any thoughts they may wish to share while actively listening and respecting the speaker as well as the talking piece. </p><p>At the beginning of class, I had students write down the time and a few words/phrases as to how they were feeling. After we closed Circle, I had students write down the time again and new words on what they were feeling. </p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Here are some of the responses I received:</b></span></p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student A: </span></b> </p><p>Start: I am nervous. </p><p>Finish: I feel happy after being in Circle. </p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student B:</span></b> </p><p>Start: I am tired and confused. </p><p>Finish: I really liked Circle. I know it was a part of class but it did not feel like work. I feel like we know each other more now.</p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student C: </span></b></p><p>Start: This is making me nervous. </p><p>Finish: I liked the Circle. I feel more comfortable.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student D: </b></span> </p><p>Start: This is weird. I feel weird.</p><p>Finish: I liked the circle. It made me feel good about myself.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student E:</b></span></p><p>Start: This is different. This is weird. Not gonna lie, feel kinda scared.</p><p>Finish: I really liked Circle and I think we should do it more.</p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student F:</span></b></p><p>Start: I feel bored and like this is going to be stupid.</p><p>Finish: I loved this. I feel more respected after Circle. When are we going to do this again?</p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student G:</span></b></p><p>Start: No offense Miss G, but you are a crazy white lady. What are we doing? This is weird. </p><p>Finish: OK. Sorry Miss G. This was really cool. I feel really good but also it made me hungry. </p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student H:</span></b></p><p>Start: I feel uncomfortable, I want to go home. </p><p>Finish: OK, this was cool. I feel better. This was fun and funny. I had fun. I didn't know my classmates were so interesting. It was nice to hear what other people had to say. </p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student I:</span></b></p><p>Start: I am so confused and I do not want to be bored.</p><p>Finish: I was not bored at all. This was fun.</p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student J:</span></b></p><p>Start: This is weird.</p><p>Finish: I felt really good. Especially at the end. I was so happy to hear what other people had to say. I was so happy to have people listen to me.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student K:</b></span></p><p>Start: I'm excited for this.</p><p>Finish: In my genuine opinion, from the start of this period, I knew this was going to be fun. I loved it.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student L:</b></span></p><p>Start: I feel sad. I don't want to do this.</p><p>Finish: I feel a little better. Actually, I liked it. I need help with my mood sometimes. </p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student M:</b></span></p><p>Start: I'm confused.</p><p>Finish: I feel so much better than I did all day.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student N:</b></span></p><p>Start: Stressed. Why do math teachers cause so much stress? I am tired. I am sore. I am confused.</p><p>Finish: This was so much fun!</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student O:</b></span></p><p>Start: Angry.</p><p>Finish: Comfortable. I want to do this again. I feel good now and I feel like I know everyone's likes and dislikes now.</p><p><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b>Student P:</b></span></p><p>Start: I feel curious.</p><p>Finish: Having conversations in a Circle seemed better than at normal seating. I feel relaxed.</p><p><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Student Q:</span></b></p><p>Start: Curious. Eager</p><p>Finish: I would love to do it again! I liked talking to everyone and I can't wait for next time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Today there were at least 2 or 3 kids in each class that asked when we were going to be in Circle again. </p><p>I'm optimistic!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-M4-_iur-uMuN8m4cE1-h1uECc752qedAs3Q2zbinMG18rYGnhPRcOHvWNztGv52oq70fOEg_-JvBldI5Y4f7PLSk5M5n3ZxcuPahjBSrJR7JpsXe582TxC-axo8I11WsHrMl79fbUSCjZ3awnV4MrbAoHCiVaFlWJdHaefcw33IeCIdYlgsKbg-MJ0/s1494/Screenshot%202023-09-18%20at%2012.52.54%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1494" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-M4-_iur-uMuN8m4cE1-h1uECc752qedAs3Q2zbinMG18rYGnhPRcOHvWNztGv52oq70fOEg_-JvBldI5Y4f7PLSk5M5n3ZxcuPahjBSrJR7JpsXe582TxC-axo8I11WsHrMl79fbUSCjZ3awnV4MrbAoHCiVaFlWJdHaefcw33IeCIdYlgsKbg-MJ0/w400-h258/Screenshot%202023-09-18%20at%2012.52.54%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-74101210152865693552023-08-08T21:40:00.005-07:002023-08-08T21:40:54.183-07:00Loads of Links on RJE/RP/Circle Processes<p>Full transparency: Sometimes I lose my Internet favorites, or do some sort of I-Don't-Know-What with my laptop and I lose a link. It happens. BUT... if you are interested in learning more about Restorative Justice in Education, Restorative Processes, and Circle Processes - feel free to figure out a way to save my blog for these resources and more!</p><p>This past summer, I did A LOT of reading and work for my grad class through <a href="https://emu.edu/maed/restorative-justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMU</a> called Facilitating Circle Processes.</p><p>This class may have been A LOT of information and quite time-consuming, but it was SO WORTH it. I can't say this enough - I am SO glad I did NOT let my anxiety WIN! I was truly on the fence on taking the course or not, and while I lost a lot of pool time, I gained so much more. </p><p>Our class was organized into "Themes" and there was a significant amount of reading in addition to video watching. NOT all videos assigned are posted, but the ones that can be found on YouTube are. Some of the videos are seriously super brief, and some are a bit longer. </p><p>Feel free to "save" this page somehow to come back for a looksie.</p><p><b>Theme 1: Setting the Stage for Circle in Schools:</b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK-ZdqsQEDw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talking about Circles in Schools: An Introduction</a> (5 minutes, 25 seconds)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXoclVOEkMw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Practices and Peacemaking Circles in Schools</a> (26 minutes of AWESOME)</p><p><b>Theme 2: Building Your Circle-Keeping Muscle</b></p><p>This theme had a variety of videos but they aren't "public" so I don't feel cozy sharing them. HOWEVER, feel free to check out the book Circle Forward from www.livingjusticepress.org -- you NEED this book!</p><p><b>Theme 3: Listening and Students with Special Needs</b></p><p>Not gonna lie, the videos for this theme were just a bit "eh" for me, I enjoyed the readings way more. With that said, get yourself back on to www.livingjusticepress.org and order yourself a copy of <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/creating-restorative-schools/">Creating Restorative Schools</a> - it's phenomenal! </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6wiBKClHqY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Value of Deep Listening</a> (17 minutes)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kg_gXVUb4&t=1904s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expanding the Webinar</a> (1 hour, 18 minutes)</p><p><b>Theme 4: Implementing RJE and Circles School Wide</b></p><p><b>Theme 5: Youth-Led RJE and Circles </b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXio_V_aXW4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oakland Public Schools Peer Mediation</a> (7 minutes)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TAu_FUo9U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring Youth-Led RJ</a> (1 hour, 22 minutes, loved!)</p><p><b>Theme 6: Whiteness and Harm</b></p><p><b>Theme 7: Repairing Harm </b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPRzKM2Cf6s&t=194s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teacher-Student Restorative Circle</a> (One of my absolute favorites!!! 14 minutes)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38w-WO5qeDY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Justice - Circle on Harm in Cafeteria</a> (4 minutes, 30 seconds)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdKhcQrLD1w&t=5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Justice in Oakland Schools: Tier One Community Building Circle</a> (9 minutes, 31 seconds)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqktOiYG5NM&t=550s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Repairing our schools through restorative justice</a> (13 minutes, 26 seconds)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSJ2GPiptvc&t=222s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Welcome and Re-entry</a> (14 minutes)</p><p><b>Theme 8 was for our first week "live" in class on Zoom and Theme 9 was about Decolonizing Restorative Justice</b></p><p>Again... no videos to share for these themes BUT I can't stress enough the importance of checking out our class texts! You will want the 2020 version of <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/circle-forward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Circle Forward</a> and <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/creating-restorative-schools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creating Restorative Schools</a>. Ideally, it would be awesome if you order from <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.livingjusticepress.org </a></p><p><b>Theme 10: Consistent Circle Practice in the Classroom</b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ChwR6tzb8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Practices Circle</a> (4 minutes)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8xcFuckEM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community Circles</a> (3 minutes)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-RZYSTJAAo&t=163s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Circles: Creating a Safe Environment for Students to Reflect</a> (4 minutes)</p><p><b>Theme 11: Social-Emotional Learning</b></p><p><a href="https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CASEL videos</a></p><p><b>Theme 12: Difficult Conversations and Staff Circles</b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjVI-1XDX_Y&t=2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekly Circles: Building Community to Foster Academic Achievement</a> (6 minutes)</p><p>For themes 13-15, our videos were in our Google Folder and I'm not comfy with sharing those out. However, again, look into <a href="https://emu.edu/maed/restorative-justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Mennonite University Graduate Programs</a> and Graduate Certificate Programs!!!! </p><p><b>Theme 13: When Things Go Wrong</b></p><p><b>Theme 14: Addressing Inquity and Injustice</b></p><p><b>Theme 15: Mindfulness and Trauma-Informed Practices</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-16178436831987640672023-08-07T22:00:00.004-07:002023-08-07T22:00:41.984-07:00Introducing #phs121 (pretty much done)<p>If you're on TikTok you can try to see my new <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loveleigh244/video/7264761350646451502?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7253651039865751086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">classroom here (click click)</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loveleigh244/video/7264762863749844266?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7253651039865751086" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here (click again)</a></p><p>I must say, I am quite impressed with what we got done. Furniture is finally how I like it and super simple to move out of the way to hold Circle. </p><p>I still have a few things to bring in such as lesson planning stuff, a coat rack since I no longer have a personal closet, goodies for designing my bulletin board, and I just ordered some new colorful letters and such for the light boxes. </p><p>My desk is something I'd like to keep as minimalist on the top as possible, but I still need to organize drawers. I can not work in a mess and I absolutely LOATHE leaving with a mess on my desk only to return with a mess.</p><p>Now while I do have some more to do in there, the next thing I need to do and I mean NEED to do is spoil my custodian. He's amazing and he's always so kind despite how much of a freaking mess I make. Our entire maintenance crew ROCKS. </p><p>So if you couldn't give a click-a-roo to links one and two above, here are some photos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnxOuBNuWab4wGfnB_ynXXxGuErsNUOQOkDVu6_WN3ZbzpI5djoeS9cwLX-YcmyFJBPmaibsQatRB92WNE0PEvrsMnPCL1ruPA_T1mJyrNj07HWi0IKiswkBWhZoEj1uDsOOBQ7h-ehDszMQBldaphbm7DhBdrJyC2agG9Nds0huaeHcECSdnDDdvLf4/s2048/345172356_10162195992352195_4630598509988469797_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnxOuBNuWab4wGfnB_ynXXxGuErsNUOQOkDVu6_WN3ZbzpI5djoeS9cwLX-YcmyFJBPmaibsQatRB92WNE0PEvrsMnPCL1ruPA_T1mJyrNj07HWi0IKiswkBWhZoEj1uDsOOBQ7h-ehDszMQBldaphbm7DhBdrJyC2agG9Nds0huaeHcECSdnDDdvLf4/s320/345172356_10162195992352195_4630598509988469797_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I thought I'd jot down some of the tidbits shared this past week while we were in Zoom. </p><p>This class was A LOT of work, but it was SO worth it. I am optimistic on so many levels.</p><p>Again... just random tidbits that I wrote down </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Shame is not a prerequisite for growth.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>What perspectives are being missed by schools being so white?</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Be curious. Be the detective and not the judge. </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We need to not rely on the emotions of others to heal our own.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You may never physically see a change in a kid while doing restorative practices, it doesn't mean change isn't happening, it doesn't mean you should stop.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If a student chooses to not be in Circle physically, that is okay. It shouldn't be a time to do nothing though. Students can be in Circle and pass each time.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It can take the brain at least 18 minutes to come back from a harmful microaggression. 18 minutes! </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Do not speed through the process of creating class values!</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-81137003190098224962023-07-26T21:42:00.002-07:002023-07-28T09:04:31.263-07:00My First Circle - a Picture Walk and Reflection <p>Not sure what this Circle I speak of is? <b><a href="https://leighanneteaches.blogspot.com/2023/07/my-first-ever-circle-plan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a></b> to be enlightened.</p><p>After taking some quiet time for ME to prepare outdoors, I began setting up what would be our Circle. Originally, I had planned to have a family photo as our centerpiece but the more we discussed "Mommy's homework" this week - the more the kids wished to contribute. Below are photos of our talking piece (cardinal) and setup. I deliberately chose the side of the house so that the neighborhood kids would not see us if/when they came out to play. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VcWfTknzgIm7frCfVU6chAReCAVaTLqYPIB8RabA4V5iFWu9ArlvyCxgNhH2LON0LRi0yndXrzt0k93EZyfaRjbkG1mraSixBCD14oPW4rkQUIh1aao6QXasNwEK7NpdQJ-4Qh0Zl8rycoMDFh_UxPLr4lrdxsU7nw6ONkd9ebNUyidXkUvdcfHQzq0/s4032/363414944_972365610764935_556834704066945505_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VcWfTknzgIm7frCfVU6chAReCAVaTLqYPIB8RabA4V5iFWu9ArlvyCxgNhH2LON0LRi0yndXrzt0k93EZyfaRjbkG1mraSixBCD14oPW4rkQUIh1aao6QXasNwEK7NpdQJ-4Qh0Zl8rycoMDFh_UxPLr4lrdxsU7nw6ONkd9ebNUyidXkUvdcfHQzq0/s320/363414944_972365610764935_556834704066945505_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TwCF2n3Gk5gTkcigmiF680Mu1zD4lLWL9tNT9w8mWCXIKQtLZlMYYFslg1gucLR8ClnuCbYWSBEX6CAlkygaRkp4CENyQOU8SsKhFz3NUXTuHnQBAH4CU4Ifg6xQZ25lbQlGXmkIzpR0442LYaaohFr-gXQtRSbkyqP6nKqUN68jTKdSI1x5fcuk5eM/s4032/363348712_1318114019136544_5533468912765367952_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TwCF2n3Gk5gTkcigmiF680Mu1zD4lLWL9tNT9w8mWCXIKQtLZlMYYFslg1gucLR8ClnuCbYWSBEX6CAlkygaRkp4CENyQOU8SsKhFz3NUXTuHnQBAH4CU4Ifg6xQZ25lbQlGXmkIzpR0442LYaaohFr-gXQtRSbkyqP6nKqUN68jTKdSI1x5fcuk5eM/s320/363348712_1318114019136544_5533468912765367952_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgToAesHLZa24v70RvrRV7bZJnmIhYAD9bxaC79XRFmV3eMlwLOXASSQy3XqQ7t7XouGP1YCdDjnUuPLSK_JT0aUGIygPm4h1GutiGcr6Q_DNfzxin4DfiwRzMwSNeeCJZjRwQE04fZ2JpXu8WXvuX3jS1VEbZIYqVoqPCXPTUYiSpcyaqHUtH5NDxcI4/s4032/363864658_1439382700171455_5264653328649966643_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgToAesHLZa24v70RvrRV7bZJnmIhYAD9bxaC79XRFmV3eMlwLOXASSQy3XqQ7t7XouGP1YCdDjnUuPLSK_JT0aUGIygPm4h1GutiGcr6Q_DNfzxin4DfiwRzMwSNeeCJZjRwQE04fZ2JpXu8WXvuX3jS1VEbZIYqVoqPCXPTUYiSpcyaqHUtH5NDxcI4/s320/363864658_1439382700171455_5264653328649966643_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cBEmWjHv68ENsEP3k6ZunvGZtG5C31TYSv7QoQj6_FSfe3hdYXa90x2gYFiIfriszyEA_urahcxfqK3ynR83PzKcUY4PraTAkjYvEBhSuimaV7JP9xt7JhcHodqPlmv_7ZqGz6zEhMm3iIlduAuvnIcXc2PhE3MbVGAUFBd9_aih8uuXIZ_lUyOmsQo/s4032/363601442_1340876299859341_3846434348481871516_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cBEmWjHv68ENsEP3k6ZunvGZtG5C31TYSv7QoQj6_FSfe3hdYXa90x2gYFiIfriszyEA_urahcxfqK3ynR83PzKcUY4PraTAkjYvEBhSuimaV7JP9xt7JhcHodqPlmv_7ZqGz6zEhMm3iIlduAuvnIcXc2PhE3MbVGAUFBd9_aih8uuXIZ_lUyOmsQo/s320/363601442_1340876299859341_3846434348481871516_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you want to do a little zoom-a-zoom in on the photos you will see the following items on our special baby blanket. A family photo of the four of us, the "I love you" frame with a reference to the Sermon given at our wedding, Elliot's ultrasound photo, Nora's "OMG" ultrasound photo, Elliot's favorite hat (which he then decided to take back after it almost blew away - whoops), Rigatoni (my 41-year-old black cat stuffed animal), my Ubuntu book, and the Mama and Baby Fox Stuffies. <br /><p>While drawing what/who made us feel good, it was fun to see the excitement as the talking piece was (for the most part) shared appropriately. It was like a merry-go-round of happiness and art before I really dropped the ball and we got into the ugly stuff.</p><p><u>Nora's feel goods</u>: Mommy, Daddy, Elliot, Curie Wakanda, 12/12's on Spelling tests, snuggles, train spotting with Elliot, nature, science, the new playground at school, going to camp, Minecraft, Gynecology (yea, you read that right - my 7-year-old wants to be a "ladies doctor" as has for years), playing outside (not as a gynecologist), Mrs. Martin, running, Mr. Bare, more nature, Miss Jody, Lorenzo, music, singing, fruit salad and salad made by and eaten with Mommy, Grammy's food. </p><p><u>Elliot's feel goods</u>: Mom, Dad, Nora, Curie, Grammy, PawPaw, Buddy, CSX, Intermodal, Norfolk Southern, Railfanning, people that understand him, people that understand Autism, Bears, Deer, Nature, Hunting, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Macri, Mr. Bare, Mrs. Smith, Art Supplies, Hiking, Alone Time, Snow Days, Sunsets, Swimming, Wet grass and bare feet</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Also, while watching everyone draw, it was made abundantly clear that I am not the artist of the family. </p><p>As we got into the next part of the plan where we would discuss things that worry/stress us, I was completely moved by a few things my son had to say. My husband had done a drawing (see below) about his concerns over so much farmland in our area being turned into warehouses.</p><p>(Side note: Hubs loves to draw, and this took him less than 3 minutes to do)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGlE5DY-16SE9OUaTAT9l-Y42Lrtnyk-ps0w5eeKHXEF4-PnUMmjSoit38q7ILWttGYTlleBIm2FdMtbkREbwHBKFwxW4FWYe8ZvNQjBdL0tcej1Z4vynFpTPYLN_iq2gfBNimpZpFZUlTT3WcWYS0F-yr729N83DdEGrWFdNWWfLnrNEBP6MXi81obA/s4032/363379737_670759921623733_3906441940612485413_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGlE5DY-16SE9OUaTAT9l-Y42Lrtnyk-ps0w5eeKHXEF4-PnUMmjSoit38q7ILWttGYTlleBIm2FdMtbkREbwHBKFwxW4FWYe8ZvNQjBdL0tcej1Z4vynFpTPYLN_iq2gfBNimpZpFZUlTT3WcWYS0F-yr729N83DdEGrWFdNWWfLnrNEBP6MXi81obA/w400-h300/363379737_670759921623733_3906441940612485413_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Nora then shared how she feels when her Daddy is working a lot but also shared the joy of Daddy now working closer to home and us being able to be together more and have more table dinners.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggd7ZVWe6VVGyS3tnRpPyXaK6vEObRLVE49N-96t7YByzfBvf8srmCIHEIzolJolvlHhkX56gpKbFuZ_5di5EdsH5-ilQLDGEIcYq7Q6Re9eIs2rpmfZrduNrZiedKgafXk1e6PVA-iVA6CcMbIVJu6NwXS1aOcvDV7ND7-BhpSQcJiTh-s7i_KKHDfzA/s4032/363424024_1520065708733215_1531689374554539266_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggd7ZVWe6VVGyS3tnRpPyXaK6vEObRLVE49N-96t7YByzfBvf8srmCIHEIzolJolvlHhkX56gpKbFuZ_5di5EdsH5-ilQLDGEIcYq7Q6Re9eIs2rpmfZrduNrZiedKgafXk1e6PVA-iVA6CcMbIVJu6NwXS1aOcvDV7ND7-BhpSQcJiTh-s7i_KKHDfzA/s320/363424024_1520065708733215_1531689374554539266_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIA5FY9UvOiiFcA1htdgdlxLoVaCaNul1RINl9N4wZLI8RzaUxMSKRZtiSU7td0jh0ZUawrdU_u1he-m44lredptQlecHnecp4eYRSZIqp1xP4XDRlN0vX1whS2WuKhb_fm-kUTYqS_1zt6s-_EJfhXuocpIEbZtn0pqnKeqG14PdNW5cnxQWjCOt3M-4/s4032/363385689_3635346836789232_5631677110439063940_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIA5FY9UvOiiFcA1htdgdlxLoVaCaNul1RINl9N4wZLI8RzaUxMSKRZtiSU7td0jh0ZUawrdU_u1he-m44lredptQlecHnecp4eYRSZIqp1xP4XDRlN0vX1whS2WuKhb_fm-kUTYqS_1zt6s-_EJfhXuocpIEbZtn0pqnKeqG14PdNW5cnxQWjCOt3M-4/s320/363385689_3635346836789232_5631677110439063940_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>But then there was Elliot. I love his brain. Autism is his SuperPower. You'll notice, there's no drawing. There's a reason. Elliot told me that he felt if he talked about things that worry and upset him, that was okay. But if he drew those things, it gave those things power. A good amount of his worries stem around the very real possibility that President Trump could be elected again. I've started memorizing who has Trump signs where and I avoid those roads when he is in the car with me. If you're pro-Trump and want to stop reading, that's fine. I'm pro-Elliot, and that man scares the piss out of my kids. </p><p>Elliot expressed he is worried about the environment and climate change already, and he fears that if President Trump is elected we're "really in for it." And while a majority of my son's life is expressed through art and exploration, he had so much to say. At one point he was holding the talking piece so hard, I thought he was going to shatter it. He worries about Mommy getting sick again and Daddy scooping hair out of the bathtub drain (I HATE that he remembers everything). He worries about trains de-railing, family restaurants going out of business, and the fact that no one seems to talk about the bad side of electric cars. He worries about the health of others, especially his grandparents. He kept going and I wonder if I should have stopped him... but I didn't. As he talked about fears for his brown friends and his gay friends and his farmer friends --- something amazing happened. A red-tailed hawk flew right over us and he SAW it. If you know our little family well, you know we believe in spirit animals and the red-tailed hawk is one of them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0FdQ7xdu4Icu1OS07uJhq2lwa-S6PDID_c8H13wCfKCLqwofnvLUDNIhDj6YZZGgoUBtPSroZ_bAzPtgCejE5GyO9QH9wpDq_farHKtr_6QydhvQS2cSqgY2KBxSezPAz3G2F0P0rZ39_sNy__6zUnvM9f5abnxGEnKoB4OuG2YxJTB_rV7WncDVlBk/s2532/363307977_139218889210045_4165929669785503150_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0FdQ7xdu4Icu1OS07uJhq2lwa-S6PDID_c8H13wCfKCLqwofnvLUDNIhDj6YZZGgoUBtPSroZ_bAzPtgCejE5GyO9QH9wpDq_farHKtr_6QydhvQS2cSqgY2KBxSezPAz3G2F0P0rZ39_sNy__6zUnvM9f5abnxGEnKoB4OuG2YxJTB_rV7WncDVlBk/w185-h400/363307977_139218889210045_4165929669785503150_n.jpg" width="185" /></a></div><br /><p>To be honest, after Elliot shared (and shared some more) - I really expected him to just be "done" with this whole process. He wasn't. He sat and listened to us all share and wasn't sure if he broke the rules when he got out of place to comfort his sister.</p><p>Nora is worried about the water temperatures in Florida now and the possible destruction of more coral reefs and why no one seems to talk about that, she is worried about the air being bad and the things they put in food, she is worried about bad things happening to her family. She worries that if President Trump is elected that her friends with two mommies and two daddies won't be allowed to have two mommies and two daddies anymore. She worries about going to second grade without Elliot being in the building anymore now that he is going to middle school. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GZ0Gs79cy3bA7QhG9a1FnxZ1NPTZ95i1S4svqjLsXXNg1Npeqb2Q8P41TOmxWt30dj9KBENZubYuAQxYebzrt6yIGgV6F_ySvDcTd0uijLqSm0U1H6rwbqjfOwX0AV-OqVkY_zrIX0K30cj7mvHsJu9sW7D6tC_Vv7G1p3myEQozxxdwjg_ay4WVGzk/s4032/363327407_1910731689294112_2135427256526326557_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GZ0Gs79cy3bA7QhG9a1FnxZ1NPTZ95i1S4svqjLsXXNg1Npeqb2Q8P41TOmxWt30dj9KBENZubYuAQxYebzrt6yIGgV6F_ySvDcTd0uijLqSm0U1H6rwbqjfOwX0AV-OqVkY_zrIX0K30cj7mvHsJu9sW7D6tC_Vv7G1p3myEQozxxdwjg_ay4WVGzk/w300-h400/363327407_1910731689294112_2135427256526326557_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrCl7ToG7gLdlhtiU_fNb_Af3AGOT9e20sjTIu3RQ5I9_22aIyj8zqrrGPFNPH7Sa3iz5gqL4FLy391jJSUybx49WEx51AnvqjG5sSWDV7ki48AomhdFoKTNw1QiwVI-tNRTTBT3LCgNzegaMJ96QYADsvBgJxCb8U1RejEzffZTbxi5tk0SAnJ3VfcY/s4032/363341715_259827390094184_3800585148411839239_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrCl7ToG7gLdlhtiU_fNb_Af3AGOT9e20sjTIu3RQ5I9_22aIyj8zqrrGPFNPH7Sa3iz5gqL4FLy391jJSUybx49WEx51AnvqjG5sSWDV7ki48AomhdFoKTNw1QiwVI-tNRTTBT3LCgNzegaMJ96QYADsvBgJxCb8U1RejEzffZTbxi5tk0SAnJ3VfcY/w300-h400/363341715_259827390094184_3800585148411839239_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6_DRO8w-2kWqD8XDX28ZKp8t1rXgRV2_TMJH8Wf7NlP3AYaqMF6ZWfJ62dTutcjIRgOsO0AkmFhCV6cziyY7n8GMmx1gMK1EkAGdwh8owsCUzLanbVc8kvsDcShfKEvjMHhRgzU--hCMHVWr0xkohWjx-_3LX3Bn2QD0e-grmM65VFgKU2JJWy4KEEA/s4032/363821628_303057978766146_8944546037593787304_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6_DRO8w-2kWqD8XDX28ZKp8t1rXgRV2_TMJH8Wf7NlP3AYaqMF6ZWfJ62dTutcjIRgOsO0AkmFhCV6cziyY7n8GMmx1gMK1EkAGdwh8owsCUzLanbVc8kvsDcShfKEvjMHhRgzU--hCMHVWr0xkohWjx-_3LX3Bn2QD0e-grmM65VFgKU2JJWy4KEEA/w300-h400/363821628_303057978766146_8944546037593787304_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A2rbDef3EMpXLcauBRH4tsV-IK918NPGMjEgTz5cH7J79jC49fqyTO-x_Njm89GQwyBQrfRp7GYjf9gh0lEopqd1NNgyFa6Rs-zgO1p3Cr-tQyapyPjVutdt9bO_2Rva9RdL0Lzz8A5uybgrjvr-7kLW1bZZC2FmJAwPziqWXKGbVi4pC3zLYFN4nDg/s4032/363101216_951790166012153_6258281478479495515_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A2rbDef3EMpXLcauBRH4tsV-IK918NPGMjEgTz5cH7J79jC49fqyTO-x_Njm89GQwyBQrfRp7GYjf9gh0lEopqd1NNgyFa6Rs-zgO1p3Cr-tQyapyPjVutdt9bO_2Rva9RdL0Lzz8A5uybgrjvr-7kLW1bZZC2FmJAwPziqWXKGbVi4pC3zLYFN4nDg/w300-h400/363101216_951790166012153_6258281478479495515_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>And while my husband and I did share, we took on more of a listening role and at the same time echoed some of the concerns our children shared. While the script/plan may have called for us to draw what we look like when worried/stressed, I found that unnecessary to do considering I could see it.</p><p>Instead, we talked about our happy drawings and added to them. We talked about our blessings. We talked about safe people. We talked about school-based counseling and therapy. We talked about love and trust. We talked about standing up for ourselves and others. </p><p>We ended with music and our feet planted firmly in the grass... and I found myself in an emotional state I never saw coming. This opportunity was a blessing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTglY07kkngLfFam_MvXuqzMg0HpJxe63JEdkDNG2hHyfdJ1u4YBJK3Ojr_KeKkvmwBFp_1bx-nBuI7Y320mpjSWwBMhXUq4MY02Me4aSvpY-kXbLIascswGg78n0DiFTbKv1OYeUoLLT1YL9tfbwDn3u4mnDBgyPU5yQkI6TaF3doLzjDvogLF1Mwfk/s4032/363295184_817421990044223_1025984673737142906_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTglY07kkngLfFam_MvXuqzMg0HpJxe63JEdkDNG2hHyfdJ1u4YBJK3Ojr_KeKkvmwBFp_1bx-nBuI7Y320mpjSWwBMhXUq4MY02Me4aSvpY-kXbLIascswGg78n0DiFTbKv1OYeUoLLT1YL9tfbwDn3u4mnDBgyPU5yQkI6TaF3doLzjDvogLF1Mwfk/s320/363295184_817421990044223_1025984673737142906_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Additional (but not all) of our drawings:<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Also, <b><a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/creating-restorative-schools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creating Restorative Schools</a> </b>is outstanding as well and I'm not just saying that because my professor may be reading this (and she wrote the book). ;-) </p><p>Here is a cut and paste of my plan with edits suggested by my professor.</p><p>I quickly learned this week while being "live" in class that it is okay to go off script and for the Circle to go in an interesting discussion. Scroll up to see how this went. </p><p><br /></p><p>PREPARATION:</p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What is the purpose of your circle?</p><p>The purpose of this circle is to increase the emotional literacy of our family by discussing feel good emotions/scenarios as well as worry/stress emotions/scenarios </p><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What materials do you need?</p><p>Talking piece, circle center, drawing materials, values and guidelines </p><p><br /></p><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How will you prepare your whole self for the Circle?</p><p>Outdoor quiet and barefoot meditation </p><p><br /></p><p>CIRCLE: Wednesday, July 26th 6pm </p><p>4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Opening Ceremony</p><p>Honoring the Land: Feet in Grass</p><p>Lebanon County – Lenai Lenape </p><p>Song: “Better Place” by Rachel Platten </p><p><br /></p><p>5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Purpose Statement</p><p>Today I invite you to talk about the things that make you happy about yourself and our family. We’re also going to talk about the changes happening in our lives, in society, and in our family and how that makes you feel. </p><p><br /></p><p>6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Centerpiece – what are you using? </p><p>Family Photo(s) on 1st Baby Blanket</p><p>Invitation to place an item of importance on the blanket</p><p><br /></p><p>7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Values/Guidelines </p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Each person in Circle is valued.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We will listen to the best of our ability.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We will speak only when holding the talking piece.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We will take deep breaths if/when feeling frustrated.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We will give wait time to each member of the Circle.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We can hold hands with one another while speaking, but we must stay in our spot in Circle. </p><p><br /></p><p>8.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Talking Piece (what is it, why, honor the talking piece)</p><p>Cardinal Figurine. </p><p>In our family, we enjoy being out in nature. For us, being out in nature is calming and healing. When we see a Cardinal or a Red-Tailed Hawk, we believe it’s an angel saying “hello.”</p><p><br /></p><p>9.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Guiding Questions (related to purpose)</p><p>Drawings followed by discussion:</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I invite you to draw a picture of what/who makes YOU feel good.</p><p>i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You are invited to tell us about your picture and why you drew it the way you did. </p><p>ii.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You are invited to share about the person you may have chosen to draw.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I invite you to draw a picture of something that makes you worry or simply prepare to share what worries you.</p><p>i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I invited you to hold up the drawing if you choose.</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Draw a picture of what you look like when you feel worried (or stressed).</p><p>i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How can you tell others that you’re feeling worried?</p><p>ii.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How can you tell if others are feeling worried?</p><p>iii.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What can you do to help make you feel better about your worries?</p><p>•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Draw a picture of what you look like when you are not feeling worried or stressed. </p><p>i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If you so choose, discuss what you drew. </p><p>10.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Check-out round</p><p>i.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Is there anything else would you like to share with your family today?</p><p>ii.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How do you feel about talking together as a family in Circle? Is this something we should do more?</p><p>11.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Closing Ceremony</p><p>Songs:</p><p><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSw_VfcLJWc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brent Morgan – Gonna Be Okay</a></b></span></p><p><span style="white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaj08tCfsVw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zak Abel – Be Kind</a></b></span></p><p>Barefoot Family Grass Walk</p><p>Return to Circle</p><p>12.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Thank everyone for coming and being in the circle.</p><p><br /></p><p>References:</p><p>Boyes-Watson, C., & Pranis, K. (2020). Circle forward: Building a restorative school community. Living Justice Press. </p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-49709669596776845952023-07-19T19:28:00.001-07:002023-07-26T19:46:09.790-07:00Oh the emotions... <p>Physical space can be something or nothing.</p><p>For those of you who know me and have been "with me" on my journey in education, you know that #phs117 was a big piece of my heart. </p><p>In January, I learned that my room would become a Spanish Classroom and I'd be moved to what is now known as room 121, but was once the Custodian room. It's literally less than 1/3 the size of #phs117, has barely any storage, and is directly next to the elevator and across from the cafeteria. I was hoping some sort of space miracle would happen and I wouldn't be the one having to move, but that didn't happen. </p><p>See, the thing is, #phs117 was filled with so many memories. From Ryan's Spot, to the reading corner, to the shitty candy cane incident of 2022... there were so many memories. The top photo is my last photo of #phs117 and it's not even an accurate photo as barely any of my things are in that photo. Time and time again as people heard about this move and the rumors spread (honestly, hilarious), it was not uncommon for someone to come to me and say something along the lines of, "You don't need a big classroom to do the work you've done" or the best one, "You could teach in the dumpster behind Sheetz and still change lives" -- and while that's all appreciated, charming, and a smidge gross... it took until I started reading THIS book to really "Get it" </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9Hbp_Fv8Sg9J5Foc5J5i5YfW_b606b5zvwcP7DATSfYn8G2_aQKQnc4-7e9Sc5FCw-eY3e5D4kAMMICyNQI9svCu7wXRzCTNlwC446cIZh_OIP-OtSr6FIbEf1zmvdXVHNuv2xUGXQij5SvRgChqvGYz2cRB4EGdDn0yqvoyA8Q15yWwMv11kmEcXGY/s1800/359724066_10162125726332195_3107073647831873979_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9Hbp_Fv8Sg9J5Foc5J5i5YfW_b606b5zvwcP7DATSfYn8G2_aQKQnc4-7e9Sc5FCw-eY3e5D4kAMMICyNQI9svCu7wXRzCTNlwC446cIZh_OIP-OtSr6FIbEf1zmvdXVHNuv2xUGXQij5SvRgChqvGYz2cRB4EGdDn0yqvoyA8Q15yWwMv11kmEcXGY/w320-h400/359724066_10162125726332195_3107073647831873979_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVEWGpdQS9JCwIq3CCbCiUmSW9EhZ6Xyxyi31wc8RD1WSA5R3GQ5Ju9Q__32qe_pKbZPbzodgt4vKbeuBOKJuV26fvz1R8N02x3YPXeW3qymFoRpiOC-LITXi0VW1dvSG8qcLfMNlRDiWX9Z6i_XGCgsgBLVMPNSwf4UCsRod64JwfUi98-H2MP0Oojs/s1800/358379701_10162125726337195_6133599099005309681_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVEWGpdQS9JCwIq3CCbCiUmSW9EhZ6Xyxyi31wc8RD1WSA5R3GQ5Ju9Q__32qe_pKbZPbzodgt4vKbeuBOKJuV26fvz1R8N02x3YPXeW3qymFoRpiOC-LITXi0VW1dvSG8qcLfMNlRDiWX9Z6i_XGCgsgBLVMPNSwf4UCsRod64JwfUi98-H2MP0Oojs/w320-h400/358379701_10162125726337195_6133599099005309681_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I've been learning and reading about UBUNTU quite a bit these past few months and as I begin to unpack what will now be #phs121, I finally get it. I am who I am today as an educator especially because of the lives that were before me in #phs117, if I have taught my students anything, it is to rise above and stand proud in who you are and what you're about. I realized that everything I need to help these kids is already inside of me, and while #phs117 served me well, I am confident that moving to this tiny space will be a challenging adventure filled with possibility and awe. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNieVgHQDeA9HEzDz-OKW10NeNGP3hs0bts4W22tST1_wZ5q_1XUgTGIbwp22h5a4puF48H1Rni1B-mjq5G7tFNhXEt6Pk77yuiGB8oWgqTyue0gPMXz54QNMG1TllYxvV80yvCx9WXNVmHyFCWdwESRdXAfVmpGE2wxw9TRUqMiO786wjNW0WsEMCDc/s2048/353043437_795109405503690_8023616286500495524_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNieVgHQDeA9HEzDz-OKW10NeNGP3hs0bts4W22tST1_wZ5q_1XUgTGIbwp22h5a4puF48H1Rni1B-mjq5G7tFNhXEt6Pk77yuiGB8oWgqTyue0gPMXz54QNMG1TllYxvV80yvCx9WXNVmHyFCWdwESRdXAfVmpGE2wxw9TRUqMiO786wjNW0WsEMCDc/s320/353043437_795109405503690_8023616286500495524_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video of #phs121 July 2023 -- obviously not set up or decorated. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx0NDDM8mJfttENjz2bCpbCGhl_3K2BhSkhzVn7xeZlFa1ApAe1ufpbkDOJG0o3xb82cwtbyfTB1Pdu6x_m1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><br /><p></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-48873967419982756012023-07-14T09:18:00.009-07:002023-07-14T09:18:57.704-07:00 #nErDCampPA 2023!<p> This is my second year attending #nErDCampPA and I'm loving it! The first SpotLight session was so honest and raw, truly appreciated!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoQog_1u5U7b2AMsZvgyigmbW27EeL5PxOOL-XlvamaevBYWNXfo1Tw5WafebOnsGkr-dxlWbXgvHME-LuS-_2rWOHEcqabsrFkahY2kruj7jhzctZ_73xGZjvsWjfPqgiMNwCnXWWug1I83gW4sD6RRv7rgZk0fr-4rf4EAJUnHpEDSiJBNIROJcWes/s2048/359472250_10167916677550026_7023908662024447806_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoQog_1u5U7b2AMsZvgyigmbW27EeL5PxOOL-XlvamaevBYWNXfo1Tw5WafebOnsGkr-dxlWbXgvHME-LuS-_2rWOHEcqabsrFkahY2kruj7jhzctZ_73xGZjvsWjfPqgiMNwCnXWWug1I83gW4sD6RRv7rgZk0fr-4rf4EAJUnHpEDSiJBNIROJcWes/w400-h228/359472250_10167916677550026_7023908662024447806_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> #nErDCampPA gives you a wide variety of sessions to attend. The 10:15 session I chose was called Broadening Horizons through Novels in Verse - Across Content and Continents with the authors below. I am super excited to add the following books to my "TBR Pile" </p><p><a href="https://www.aaronsbooks.com/nerdcamppa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FYI: Aaron's books is graciously offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more</a>. </p><p>^^^^^ CLICK ABOVE for a link to Aaron's. If you're in PA, Aaron's Books is located in Lititz, PA. The books are also offered on Amazon, but it's always best {in my opinion} to shop local when you can. "All the Fighting Parts" and "I am Kavi" are going to be released on September 19, 2023. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygSJzhD5n4Dd1nJ6_qI09SDCu3KCGcATph2LWMd3CRrH_XYYguirEJpwtaMK7N2VOZAnDKppewUcmHxtaZw1tGr3RGwrU8POQqyl83_waQax6e4qc2XEF85QYRlfqKEecgoNECA2LyHCRvYR_lxsW7UNUQvs0Vir-5NbEm9r-5dv3TU4eU0Tn5zh5oEg/s792/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.07%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="516" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygSJzhD5n4Dd1nJ6_qI09SDCu3KCGcATph2LWMd3CRrH_XYYguirEJpwtaMK7N2VOZAnDKppewUcmHxtaZw1tGr3RGwrU8POQqyl83_waQax6e4qc2XEF85QYRlfqKEecgoNECA2LyHCRvYR_lxsW7UNUQvs0Vir-5NbEm9r-5dv3TU4eU0Tn5zh5oEg/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.07%20AM.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw3ihJyc2bdAoqr-ZGX4OU--eMmIDLGcPl6BSsu_eOL75Yi2f5LiaoY1_y7RWz6SpBYWO-tNe621RiQFRMWUDJlr5t9GvHURyVfqn1PsjYTyEmrB93KJeIp2G-mjIhu3MlvMayZwcLQcfrbJdXSmSMPVQ6U0-bXjJopsdHWBUzabnJhCk1NONNzh48y0/s812/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.17%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiw3ihJyc2bdAoqr-ZGX4OU--eMmIDLGcPl6BSsu_eOL75Yi2f5LiaoY1_y7RWz6SpBYWO-tNe621RiQFRMWUDJlr5t9GvHURyVfqn1PsjYTyEmrB93KJeIp2G-mjIhu3MlvMayZwcLQcfrbJdXSmSMPVQ6U0-bXjJopsdHWBUzabnJhCk1NONNzh48y0/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.17%20AM.png" width="218" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-V6RACPQqrU_0jKXv1nnPYpF5sh3IgtQ_SwvrkRp0MAxVZkqAc_a-71uV5HYJEN2mNHaQtbG1LKMKh-OEoGeGG5S52VF6ldU0a1JKnb2k1S0LKYOXAYqjt7TQJpudk70fD8g07Gf97UEVx4YC2n_dp3dU4Ag7rcMFJ1S3eo9Eoxipw5ve4emP-giO5o/s800/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.26%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="554" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-V6RACPQqrU_0jKXv1nnPYpF5sh3IgtQ_SwvrkRp0MAxVZkqAc_a-71uV5HYJEN2mNHaQtbG1LKMKh-OEoGeGG5S52VF6ldU0a1JKnb2k1S0LKYOXAYqjt7TQJpudk70fD8g07Gf97UEVx4YC2n_dp3dU4Ag7rcMFJ1S3eo9Eoxipw5ve4emP-giO5o/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.26%20AM.png" width="222" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimMAdiL2_P_-w_mRa4myEej0NmRUPcY701EBRCroY9JbLML5XVhDYmBQEhqdmdz6JOQn-OcFUmC57n7mMFvkdsoN7o0fyOv_W1nepjj6M7_lm5RCxa6YYFnVGGe13LDbS6UIH34cK3En3n3ohWm6RkJSNSQbXehU5sNpX2pfVpJLPGAiHRofvYHCPZ2I/s800/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.36%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="538" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimMAdiL2_P_-w_mRa4myEej0NmRUPcY701EBRCroY9JbLML5XVhDYmBQEhqdmdz6JOQn-OcFUmC57n7mMFvkdsoN7o0fyOv_W1nepjj6M7_lm5RCxa6YYFnVGGe13LDbS6UIH34cK3En3n3ohWm6RkJSNSQbXehU5sNpX2pfVpJLPGAiHRofvYHCPZ2I/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-14%20at%2011.58.36%20AM.png" width="215" /></a></div><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-35942244180242313092023-07-08T21:59:00.002-07:002023-07-26T14:08:41.774-07:00An inspiring two weeks...<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The start of July marked the start of my second Restorative Justice in Education Graduate class through EMU. Attending the RJE EMU conference definitely helped renew my spirit. So much happened this past school year. SO much. I'm finally at a place of feeling back-to-me and I am eager to learn in hopes of having the courage to be an agent of change.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The class I am taking is called Facilitating Circle Processes. Even though the class is just kicking off, I'm already pleased to know that I'm in a safe place with amazing folks. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: georgia; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">My class textbook is written by my professor and it's an amazing read. The book is called "Creating Restorative Schools" by Martha Brown. I'm not anywhere near finished this text, but I can tell you right now, it's worth it... and it sucks you in. <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/creating-restorative-schools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can order it here</a>. It is also on Amazon, but LJP shipped just as fast and I think they're a better choice. We have a variety of texts we're working with, but the second required one is <a href="https://livingjusticepress.org/product/circle-forward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Circle Forward (click this).</a> </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg428VW43tz67ztd0M8Zqx8Ycv9pQETjRypN7NKLIU9ZtGL_rnWC6Xx5Mo-3_YOALpiSX0-tZFbFrL7ubSDGgMepEbxK3o-uPSTfeTehJ01sjiekRy5iGC5GwY43y3maoYKCrUqhPsXIny4lu_wLBve8X6wSrDmO4bx86_czubtcIlxuCdYriug0DCPK_U/s942/Screenshot%202023-07-09%20at%2012.53.56%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg428VW43tz67ztd0M8Zqx8Ycv9pQETjRypN7NKLIU9ZtGL_rnWC6Xx5Mo-3_YOALpiSX0-tZFbFrL7ubSDGgMepEbxK3o-uPSTfeTehJ01sjiekRy5iGC5GwY43y3maoYKCrUqhPsXIny4lu_wLBve8X6wSrDmO4bx86_czubtcIlxuCdYriug0DCPK_U/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-09%20at%2012.53.56%20AM.png" width="216" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgms8kJAJ4nQOTWPX_MFKB6dTcPC8XbA2WuBd4pvOw-B6Hzr86R65rVdUgvy_mMxhnuzZ3LKsnpWv3BKmIA_7lyyU-fOj_lmE207WQW-QH8VN2pIZqNKvRyzWAtM_tIZKnsBtS6mFFMIFtwPg_PAV3QO-HDyPEQqganYkVxpk25uQfXTZCCp65qq0DSRME/s840/Screenshot%202023-07-09%20at%2012.54.09%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgms8kJAJ4nQOTWPX_MFKB6dTcPC8XbA2WuBd4pvOw-B6Hzr86R65rVdUgvy_mMxhnuzZ3LKsnpWv3BKmIA_7lyyU-fOj_lmE207WQW-QH8VN2pIZqNKvRyzWAtM_tIZKnsBtS6mFFMIFtwPg_PAV3QO-HDyPEQqganYkVxpk25uQfXTZCCp65qq0DSRME/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-09%20at%2012.54.09%20AM.png" width="249" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I've read so much this week, but this quote by Gary Howard really stood out to me:</span></span></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">“An unexamined life on the part of a White teacher is a danger to every student.” </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">(Brown, 2018, p.39)</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It always amazes me how fulfilled and inspired I feel in my graduate classes at EMU.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">When I have time, and selfishly for my reference, I'll be posting some videos I've enjoyed. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I absolutely love what I am learning. LOVE!</span></div></div>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-77762205960977517292023-07-03T21:06:00.005-07:002023-07-03T21:06:51.147-07:00Restorative Justice in Education Conference<p>This past spring, I completed my very first class on Restorative Justice in Education. I absolutely fell in love with what I was learning. </p><p><a href="https://leighanneteaches.blogspot.com/2023/04/restorative-justice-in-rje-podcast.html" target="_blank">Need a recap? Give this a clicky.</a></p><p><a href="https://leighanneteaches.blogspot.com/2023/04/maslow-maslow-maslow-but-really.html" target="_blank">Want me to blow your mind about our pal Maslow? Give this a clickety click.</a></p><p>So in true "I'm obsessed with my learning" form... I decided to treat myself and spend $100 to attend the RJE in EDU Conference and let me tell you... best spent money in a long time! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBVQNClMaiqHtNo0TTeEOCtlkK23NMDNhDUiR9klvdfnLatlhi2JntHh_CK0NsIQDFncXxSJztQ5bS-yB885UarRaEhbuM_74XGYpA25nEpCT0q8AlT6uxdmwNVq5c9edZV6Z4zFsN8jm_qJVYIY55HnLbUW7ZLrrXeuPp0TBLpfP9yQIppJTaT4gLw0/s1364/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2011.41.46%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1364" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBVQNClMaiqHtNo0TTeEOCtlkK23NMDNhDUiR9klvdfnLatlhi2JntHh_CK0NsIQDFncXxSJztQ5bS-yB885UarRaEhbuM_74XGYpA25nEpCT0q8AlT6uxdmwNVq5c9edZV6Z4zFsN8jm_qJVYIY55HnLbUW7ZLrrXeuPp0TBLpfP9yQIppJTaT4gLw0/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2011.41.46%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cool fact: After the conference, they sent you the recordings of the sessions! And yes, even the sessions you didn't choose! #geeksout<div><br /></div><div>So here are just a few (emphasis on FEW) takeaways before I re-watch and re-absorb the information.</div><div><br /></div><div>Theme: DIGNITY in the MIDST of CONFLICT</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Conflict IS a learning OPPORTUNITY.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>All SIGNIFICANT relationships have conflict.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>There are invisible things happening at all times. </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>BE PRESENT!</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Have you looked at what your students CAN do instead of focusing on what they can't do? Note to all: it's not that they can't do it... it's that they can't do it YET.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Trick question alert: what IS power? Seriously... what is it? </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>When you think of fairy tales and Disney stories... are you drawn to the hero or the villain? When sitting in a circle, there is no hero and there is no villain.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The circle process can be many things, including spiritual. The circle process is sacred. Yes, we teach in public schools but the moment we walk into work, we do not leave our soul. We do not leave our values or beliefs in the parking lot. When we enter a circle, we're there and present... all of us.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Do not assess time in circle... no points are taken if a student isn't willing to share</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How do you define JOY? How do you celebrate JOY?</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>COMPREHENSION of anything or anyone begins with CONVERSATION</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>AAA: Acknowledge, Affirm, Act </li></ul><div><br /></div><div>And lastly... </div><div>Am I honoring?</div><div>Am I measuring?</div><div>What message am I sending? </div><div><br /></div><div>I am now beginning a very intense summer class on Circle Processes and I hope to remember to blog more about the conference as well as about my learnings on Circle Processes. </div><p><br /></p></div>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-77406970200077789932023-05-23T03:00:00.001-07:002023-05-23T05:05:45.294-07:00Proud Teacher <p> Making connections is important.</p><p>Can I get an "AMEN" on that?</p><p>Seriously. It is important. Whether it is getting to know your students, your colleagues, a new friend, etc... it's important. It's also important in literature.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmuXtm6vsHwZVXD9SN7pipYH6DwzbErEZtPwrVu_Gu_j-UDpj42JcPdY7iUO7Hm5fneu9UYDxzvwR2Udmqythj5apT5ba1f78ppQzK_OYG5VEeiVjx8JOdbqib6guxPCJEv_-EI3s30UTJ-VmZIsNebUD4d09aq6c82nzpeubFvqXVQIeNKCKySBm/s1338/Screenshot%202023-05-23%20at%208.02.46%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1338" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmuXtm6vsHwZVXD9SN7pipYH6DwzbErEZtPwrVu_Gu_j-UDpj42JcPdY7iUO7Hm5fneu9UYDxzvwR2Udmqythj5apT5ba1f78ppQzK_OYG5VEeiVjx8JOdbqib6guxPCJEv_-EI3s30UTJ-VmZIsNebUD4d09aq6c82nzpeubFvqXVQIeNKCKySBm/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-23%20at%208.02.46%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This school year, a struggle we faced in our classroom was how to recognize a connection with text as well as how to express that connection. </p><p>As I'm preparing to write my final exams, it just HIT me. These kids have come SO FAR since September and I am so very proud of them.</p><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-51883527647753639862023-05-04T14:15:00.001-07:002023-05-04T14:15:37.078-07:00Safety and Exhaustion <p>After doing our SEL Activity in the previous post(s), my students then went further to rate their safety and level of exhaustion. </p><p>We decided to break down safety into three domains: safety in school, safety at home, and safety in the community.</p><p><b>Safety at school:</b> Ten percent of my students do not feel safe at all in our school. Students wrote on their sticky notes that we have too many fights and that they were worried someone would eventually come in with a gun. Five percent of my students rated themselves at a three and fifteen percent of my students rated themselves at a four. Overall, 30% of my students are not feeling very safe at school.</p><p>In addition to that 30%, twenty-four percent of my students rated themselves "in the middle" at a five. Not one student rated themselves in the 6 range or 8 range. </p><p>Fifteen percent rated themselves at a seven, Nineteen percent rated themselves at a nine, and twelve percent of our students rated themselves as perfectly safe with a ten rating. </p><p>Something interesting to note is that several students mentioned the NOISE of the building as what makes them feel less safe. Shouting, slamming of lockers, the fact that we have to keep our doors locked at all times and there's a lot of knocking. The other interesting factor was how many students felt unsafe in the parking lot because of student drivers.</p><p><b>Safety at home: </b>I was pleased to learn that fifty-five percent of my students rated themselves at a ten for this. An additional fourteen percent rated themselves at a nine. The students who rated themselves at a nine indicated that their homes were under construction and that was a bit unsafe. Fourteen percent of my students rated themselves at a seven. I had 4% of my students give themselves a rating at 2, 5, 6, and 8.</p><p><b>Safety in the community: </b>These results weren't only interesting to compile, but interesting to discuss. Only 9% of my students rated themselves in the ten range. Twenty-eight percent of my students gave a 7/8 rating, nine percent gave a rating of 6, and THIRTY-TWO percent gave a rating of five. Eighteen percent of my students gave a rating of four whereas I only had one student give a rating of three and one student give a rating of two. </p><p>Many students discussed how terrible the drivers are in our town. What is ironic about this is our community was, for quite some time, having a serious issue with kids deliberately riding their bikes in front of cars. Even I had an incredibly close call that seriously gave me nightmares. Several months ago, before sunrise, prior to 6:30am, a student {all in black} zoomed right in front of my vehicle. I was not speeding, but my God, it was close!!!! </p><p>The other issue students discussed is creepy white men and racist white men. My girls especially gave examples of how they were at this place or that place and a man hit on them, followed them, took their picture, made a gesture, etc... </p><p>Lastly, we discussed the difference between being tired vs. being exhausted. I told students to imagine that we were going to all go home and take a nap. I explained to them that if they could "totally nap" and sleep for a good 1-3 hours and wake up refreshed... they are tired. However, if they went home and "crashed" and did not wake up until the next day, that would be the result of exhaustion.</p><p>With that said it was interesting to see that only 22% of my students defined/rated themselves as truly exhausted whereas 14% of my students gave themselves a ten rating for tired. Seventy-three percent of my students are definitely tired and in definite need of a nap. I had a few students tell me that they now avoid taking a nap because then they can't go to bed at a normal time and the cycle just gets worse for them. I honestly was expecting the numbers for exhaustion to be much more shocking, but the reality is, according to the data... these kids really just want a nap and a later school start time. I can't say I disagree with them. My own biological children are in elementary school and by the time I'm getting ready for third period, their classes are just beginning. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-44187382983470387692023-05-02T07:22:00.005-07:002023-05-04T13:55:47.386-07:00Eye-opening SEL Activity <p>One of my frustrations (yes, I said that) as a high school special education teacher is that unfortunately, there is a large population of individuals (mostly not in education) who believe what teens are "going through" is "just a phase" or something they'll "grow out of." The reality is that what our teens are facing is REAL. It's not "dramatic" -- it's where they are right now.</p><p>These attitudes remind me of a scene in <a href="https://a.co/d/aml1unb" target="_blank">The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton</a>. In this book, there are three brothers. The youngest brother, Ponyboy, often struggles with being understood by his oldest brother, Darry. At one point in the story, the middle brother, Sodapop, "loses it" and tries to explain to Darry that while what Ponyboy is going through or feeling right now in his life may not seem major to Darry, it is major to Ponyboy and that needs to be respected. </p><p>This semester, I was able to host a first-year college student observer. One day, he and I were chatting about the behavior of my students and what it was he was seeing, and what I was "up against" as I delivered the lesson. I explained to him each and every situation that students were going through that they had openly shared with us at one point or another. </p><p>This then inspired the activity you see in the photos below. While I totally could have made this activity into a worksheet, I deliberately chose not to do so. I wanted students up and moving around. I wanted the kinesthetic for them as well as for myself as I compiled the data. <a href="https://leighanneteaches.blogspot.com/2023/05/sel-activity-results-breakdown.html" target="_blank">You can see a breakdown of the data by clicking here and referencing this post.</a></p><p>My para and I sat down and made a list of emotions/feelings we feel we are seeing other than tired/exhaustion. It's a no-brainer that teens today are feeling tired. I could go on an entirely different rant/tangent indicating why I feel school hours should change. That's a post for another time.</p><p>I explained to students the activity and broke down what our rating scale meant. I also gave examples. I explained to students that we would have them anonymously rate each feeling/envelope on a scale of 1-10. I also explained to students that this rating would be how they generally feel as a whole. Inside school and outside of school. <i><u>This was NOT a rating as to how they feel in my classroom</u></i>. </p><p>A rating of 1 would mean "Not at all" or "This is not me."</p><p>A rating of 5 would mean they are "Feeling it for sure" but not as intense. They're more half/half.</p><p>A rating of 10 would mean "This is me" or "I am definitely HERE and feeling THIS."</p><p>I then went further and gave examples of what a 2-4 or 6-9 could mean/feel like. </p><p>Once the activity was complete, I went through each and every envelope and looked at the ratings. I find myself at a loss for words, so bare with me. While I could have easily done this activity in a worksheet or two, it was a powerful experience for me to physically open each envelope and touch each rating. </p><p>If I were to do this activity again, there would definitely be a few things I "tweak" specifically reiterating the importance of giving a proper rating. I had one student rate themselves at a "200" and I haven't a clue as to what that means. I even asked the students if they'd be willing to fess up as to who gave that rating. I'm fairly sure I know what student it was after watching body language, but I don't know for sure. I would also stress the importance of rating with only ONE number from 1-10. I had a student who rated themselves at a "zero" several times and I also had a student write "3 to 5" which wasn't very helpful.</p><p>A brief overview of results with commentary is below. <a href="https://leighanneteaches.blogspot.com/2023/05/sel-activity-results-breakdown.html" target="_blank">As stated previously, the actual breakdown can be found here.</a> I apologize for not making a table, I'm finding myself a bit impatient with technology lately. Again, these results are what my students are feeling as a whole {inside and outside of school} and NOT rating specifically how they feel in my classroom. <i>I felt reassured after going over these results with students. Students told me how safe, accepted, and loved they feel when they are in my classroom. I can't even begin to explain how HEALING that was to hear. </i> You'll see why below:</p><p><b>Results: (In no particular order)</b></p><p><b>Sad:</b> 67% of my students rated themselves at a 5 or less for feeling sad. However, that is still 33% that are definitely feeling sad with a rating of 6 or higher. I had one student who rated themselves at a definite 10 for sadness</p><p><b>Depressed:</b> For starters, we did spend a good amount of time talking about the difference between sadness and depression. While I was pleased to see that 56% rated themselves between a 1-4, it is still very concerning to me that 43.4% of my students rated themselves at either a 5, 6, or 8. No one rated themselves in a 9-10 range. While it was briefly comforting to notice this, it still upsets me that nearly 20% of my students were at an 8.</p><p><b>Anxious: </b>31.7% (6-10 range) of my students are definitely feeling anxious throughout their day.</p><p><b>Appreciated: </b> nearly 70% of my students are not feeling appreciated. OUCH. Around 39% of my students rated themselves at the 6-10 range for appreciation.</p><p><b>Hungry:</b> These results told me that the sharing fridge we have here at school is working! Twelve percent of my students rated themselves at a ten for hunger. I am willing to bet that if we did not have the sharing fridge (a fridge open all day for kids), this number would be higher.</p><p><b>Loved:</b> This broke my heart. I'm just going to put it out there. 59% of my students do not feel loved. Or they're barely feeling any love. 26% of my students rated themselves at a 10 for "loved."</p><p><b>Frustrated: </b> This was another half/half split. 51% of my students are definitely feeling frustrated whereas 47% of my students rated themselves at a four or less.</p><p><b>Proud: </b> This also broke my heart. 71% (that's not a typo) rated themselves at a 5 or less. 38% rated themselves at a four whereas only 22% rated themselves at a 9/10.</p><p><b>Jealous:</b> This actually shocked me. There's not much jealousy being admitted. 28.5% rated themselves at a one and 21.4% rated themselves at a two. Literally only one student self-rated at a ten.</p><p><b>Happy:</b> Absolutely no ten ratings. :-( 19% of my students rated themselves as an 8/9 for happiness. 20% of my students rated themselves as a five. The remaining were at a four or less. Ouch.</p><p><b>Confident:</b> 68.2% of my students are not feeling confident. Only 15% of my students are definitely feeling confident in themselves and their abilities. This breaks my heart and we have been discussing what barriers interfere/get in the way of them feeling confident. A student made a good point in class and stated that confidence is something you almost have to hide because you don't want other students "marking you" as arrogant or a snob.</p><p><b>Hopeful:</b> 36.8% of my students are not feeling very hopeful at all. Only five of my students rated themselves in the 9-10 range.</p><p><b>Overwhelmed:</b> 41% of my students are definitely feeling overwhelmed. To be honest, I expected this number to be much higher. I have many students who are juggling school and work. Not only are they juggling both, but a good percentage of my students give their paychecks to their families and rarely ever spend a dime on themselves.</p><p><b>Optimistic:</b> Only THREE students feel truly optimistic rating themselves in the 8-10 range. SIXTY-TWO PERCENT of my students are NOT feeling optimistic, and yes, they know what the word means.</p><p><b>"Meh"</b>: We used this slang term deliberately. It means not feeling interested, just kind of going through the motions just because you have to. Twenty-two percent of my students rated themselves as a ten, and close to thirty percent rated themselves in the middle at a five. </p><p><b>Nervous: </b>I had 50% of my students indicate that they really aren't feeling nervous at all. This is good! However, it breaks my heart to have heard on more than one occasion, that several of my students do feel fearful that "this will be the day" the school gets shot up. This has inspired me to ask students about safety. Stay tuned. </p><p><b>Understood: </b>At the beginning of this post, I referenced a struggle that Ponyboy felt with his brother Darry. The results here definitely solidify that point. Twenty-one percent of my students gave themselves a rating of ONE for 'understood'.... in other words, twenty-one percent of my students do not feel understood. Furthermore, 31.5% of my students gave themselves a rating of THREE for 'understood.' Absolutely NO ONE gave a rating of ten. There was literally ONE response at a nine.</p><p><b>Unique: </b>THIRTY percent of my students do not feel unique. :-( An additional twenty-nine percent of my students gave a rating of five. Five of my students are feeling unique and gave themselves a rating of ten. 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Follow the same "tags"/labels to see those results. LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-13539121335293699052023-05-02T05:39:00.001-07:002023-05-02T05:47:09.872-07:00SEL Activity Results Breakdown <p> While looking over these "numbers" it is important to note several factors:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span>An overview of the activity with firm scaffolding was done.</span></li><li><span>Definitions of terms {although subjective} were given, students who needed a "refresher" on a term did ask.</span></li><li><span>Students were to rate themselves from 1-10 on how they feel as a whole, NOT how they feel just in my class. I told several students to rate themselves in general and don't really use our class as much of a factor.</span></li><li><span>Percentages may not add up to a perfect 100%. When compiling the data... I didn't calculate to the nearest decimal. Also...</span></li><li><span>Unfortunately, despite a strong scaffold and frequent reminders, some students did not listen to/follow directions. For example, I had one student who rated themselves at "200" several times... because it is anonymous, I have no idea who did that or what that "200 meant." I also had a student write "3 to 5" a few times in addition to a few "0's" even though zero was not an option.</span></li><li><span>Some students either intentionally or unintentionally skipped a few. </span></li><li><span>Typing these numbers out as they are instead of embedding them in a table was done due to my lack of patience with technology. :-) </span></li></ol><div>Rating Scale:</div><div>The rating scale was from 1-10 with 1 being "not at all" and 10 being "I'm definitely feeling this/This is me."</div><div><br /></div><div>Sad:</div><div>17% at 1</div><div>17% at 2</div><div>17% at 4</div><div>12% at 5</div><div>12% at 6</div><div>5% at 7</div><div>11% at 8</div><div>5% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Depressed:</div><div>37.5% at 1 {not at all}</div><div>12.5% at 2</div><div>6% at 4</div><div>18.7% at 5</div><div>6% at 6</div><div>18.7% at 8</div><div>*There were no 9/10 ratings, however, 43.4% rated themselves at 5+</div><div><br /></div><div>Anxious:</div><div>23.5% at 1</div><div>11.7% at 3/4</div><div>29.4% at 5</div><div>5% at 6</div><div>10% at 7</div><div>5% at 8</div><div>11.7% at 10</div><div>*31.7% at the 6-10 range</div><div><br /></div><div>Appreciated:</div><div>29% at 1-4 {not at all feeling appreciated}</div><div>29% at 5</div><div>11.7% at 6</div><div>5% at 7</div><div>11.7% at 8</div><div>5% at 9</div><div>5% at 10</div><div>*Total of 38.4% in 6-10 range</div><div><br /></div><div>Hungry:</div><div>*Note: This activity was done within an hour of lunchtime for two of my three classes. </div><div>25% at 1 {not at all}</div><div>25% at 3-4</div><div>18% at 5</div><div>31% at 6-10; (two students rated at a 10)</div><div><br /></div><div>Loved:</div><div>*59% of my students are not feeling loved :-(</div><div>21% at 1 {not at all}</div><div>5% at 2</div><div>5% at 4</div><div>26% at 5</div><div>5% at 6</div><div>10.5% at 8</div><div>26% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Frustrated: </div><div>*This one was almost a 50/50 split</div><div>47% rated themselves at a 4 or less</div><div>15% at 5</div><div>15% at 6/7</div><div>21% at 9/10</div><div><br /></div><div>Proud:</div><div>*71% at 5 or less</div><div>38% at 4 or less</div><div>33% at 5</div><div>5% at 6/7</div><div>22% at 9/10</div><div><br /></div><div>Jealous:</div><div>28.5 % at 1</div><div>21.4% at 2</div><div>14% at 4</div><div>14% at 5</div><div>7% at 6</div><div>7% at 10 </div><div>*1 student put "zero"</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy:</div><div>13% at 1</div><div>6% at 3</div><div>6% at 4</div><div>20% at 5</div><div>6% at 6</div><div>26% at 7</div><div>13% at 8</div><div>6% at 9</div><div><br /></div><div>Content:</div><div>36.8% at 0-3</div><div>26% at 5</div><div>15.7% at 6</div><div>5% at 7</div><div>15.7% at 10</div><div>1 at zero</div><div><br /></div><div>Confident:</div><div>21% at 1</div><div>15.7% at 2-4</div><div>31.5% at 5</div><div>15.7% at 7</div><div>5% at 8</div><div>10% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Hopeful:</div><div>36.8% at 1-4</div><div>21.1% at 5</div><div>15.7% at 7</div><div>10.5% at 9</div><div>15.7% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Overwhelmed</div><div>11.7% at 1</div><div>17.6% at 2</div><div>23.5% at 5</div><div>6% at 6</div><div>11.7% at 7</div><div>6% at 8</div><div>11.7% at 9</div><div>11.7% at 10</div><div>**41% of students rated themselves as a 7+</div><div><br /></div><div>Optimistic:</div><div>26% at 1-2 {not feeling optimistic at all}</div><div>15% at 3-4</div><div>21% at 5</div><div>21% at 6-7</div><div>15% at 8-10</div><div>*Total of 62% of my students are not feeling very optimistic</div><div><br /></div><div>"Meh"</div><div>11% at 1</div><div>5% at 2</div><div>5% at 3</div><div>5% at 4</div><div>27% at 5</div><div>11% at 6</div><div>5.5% at 7</div><div>5.5% at 9</div><div>22% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Nervous:</div><div>50% at 1-3 {not at all}</div><div>16.6% at 5</div><div>22% at 6</div><div>5% at 7</div><div>5% at 10</div><div><br /></div><div>Understood:</div><div>21% at 1</div><div>31.5% at 3</div><div>10.5% at 5</div><div>21% at 6</div><div>10.5% at 7</div><div>5% at 9</div><div>*52% of my students do not feel they, as a person, are understood by others around them in their day-to-day lives</div><div><br /></div><div>Unique:</div><div>30% at 1-4 {not feeling unique}</div><div>29% at 5</div><div>5% at 6</div><div>5% at 8</div><div>5% at 9</div><div>23.5% at 10 </div><div>*Total of 60% at 1-5 range</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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GRACE AND FORGIVENESS<p>I've been texting/chatting with some of my teacher pals/PLN and before any sort of doubt or "eh" enters your brain ... if you teach with me, please do not assume that this is about you or anyone in our district --- it's simply a reflective observation. However, this is something we all can do - whether you're in education or not.</p><p>I say this because ... </p><p>Just like our students mature, teachers mature. When I graduated from MU and started teaching full-time in 2005, I was not the same teacher THEN as I am TODAY and NOW. I'm not. And guess what? You probably aren't either. Heck, if you taught with me last year, you'll know I'm a constant work in progress (and you are, too). </p><p>I'll never forget my interview for my current teaching job 18+ years ago. The man who interviewed before me looked so "with it" -- he had a super nice suit on, shiny shoes, an expensive-looking briefcase... I felt a bit intimidated by him. He was older, and therefore, in my opinion at the time, probably wiser. He most definitely had more experience.</p><p>When it was my turn to be interviewed, all seemed to be going well. The principal at the time asked me one last question. She said, "What makes you better than the gentleman that just left?" I remember telling her, "Well, I don't know him -- but technically speaking... in a stereotypical sense... I'm young and stupid." She laughed and asked me what I meant by that. I told her that the man before me is not really my business, but I assume he has taught elsewhere. I have not. I'm fresh out of college (hence the young) and never worked full-time as a teacher for any school district (hence the stupid) so a perk of hiring me is that if/when I made a mistake, she would never hear me rattle off about "how things were done at my previous district" because I literally have no previous district to speak of. She then asked me if I had the rest of the afternoon free and escorted me to the District Office for round two and then to sign my first-ever teaching contract. </p><p>My point in sharing this is to say to you, dear reader, that it's okay to be vulnerable and to admit what you know and do not know. </p><p>From day one as a teacher, it has always been my priority to form strong relationships with my students. Relationships are important. However, I'm not the same person who I was LAST MONTH let alone 18 years ago. </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I think it is important to remember that if you're holding a grudge or any sort of ill-will/negative feeling towards someone over something that happened weeks/months/years ago... it's time to reconcile and reconnect.</li><li>If you're judging someone NOW based on something they did or said weeks/months/years ago ... it is time to reconcile and reconnect. </li></ul><p></p><p>When you're working with our youth, relationships are important --- not just the relationships you have with the youth in your building, but will all people in the building. As I've been chatting/reflecting, I realized that I'm blessed to work wit some amazing people but I'm guilty in that I don't tell them how amazing they are. So, if you ARE one of my co-workers: I see you. You rock!</p><p>One of the things I love about my teacher pals/PLN is we're not afraid to call one another out on our nonsense and we did that with one another {in a loving way} this past week. We talked about our challenges, our stresses, etc and we offered constructive criticism, challenges, and advice. We each were given praise. We each were given a "challenge."</p><p>And what we came down to is that </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>....there is serious power in time. </li><li>There is serious power in conversation. </li><li>There is serious power in grace. </li><li>There is serious power in restoring dignity and lifting others up. </li><li>There is serious power in forgiveness. </li></ul><p></p><p>All of these things lead to the serious power of being connected and working together for the greater good. If for some reason you are reading this and you wonder if I have a problem with you, please know I don't. </p><p>My challenge to you: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>...if there is someone in your professional life, (specifically your place of work because I do think personal life is a bit different...) that you have judged or are judging.... try to reconnect with them and make peace. </li><li>...If there is someone in your professional life who you tend to avoid, try to do something kind for them - even if it is as simple as a compliment. </li></ul><p></p><p>People pick up on energy. Especially the people we teach. The higher the positivity, the higher the achievement. </p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-56152714514164072592023-04-13T04:37:00.000-07:002023-04-13T04:37:05.846-07:00Spring Break <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhgE2B-eGZwQVnsJmEIH1cEKQvVmwdb__GPf7nBiZrqTrxxEHFq93ugun9n_VzMcIl25dvJXkcLO2FKkmPXa0i63acwV0iWxCp9GWsW3-1y0wO6tJA7lj6uAMvtKr0Osk2Ge_XSVX2MOuki2ytYkD-ZKCf2DgizWXbIHV4UNcdFIbPu8geYFM_kZk/s1416/Screenshot%202023-04-13%20at%207.13.53%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1416" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhgE2B-eGZwQVnsJmEIH1cEKQvVmwdb__GPf7nBiZrqTrxxEHFq93ugun9n_VzMcIl25dvJXkcLO2FKkmPXa0i63acwV0iWxCp9GWsW3-1y0wO6tJA7lj6uAMvtKr0Osk2Ge_XSVX2MOuki2ytYkD-ZKCf2DgizWXbIHV4UNcdFIbPu8geYFM_kZk/s320/Screenshot%202023-04-13%20at%207.13.53%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I saw the T-shirt above as a pop-up ad, and while I did not purchase it {<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/38985862-spring-break-teacher-2023-retro-spring-break-2023" target="_blank">But you can HERE</a>}, it did resonate with me. </p><p>Spring Break this year was NEEDED. I felt a lot of "eh" and "blah" coming at me and even through me on the days leading up to break. It seemed like everywhere I turned, someone was in a foul mood. When I feel the "ugh" start coming on, I immediately do my best to get out into nature.</p><p>This Spring Break we headed down to one of our favorite spots, Virginia! Specifically Skyline Drive/Shenandoah and Harrisonburg where the EMU main campus is located. Here are just a few {emphasis on few} of my favorite photos. The break was refreshing and good for the soul. Yesterday was our first day back to school and I really missed my students. 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This past summer, I began classes in the "TREE" program. <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><b><a href="https://emu.edu/online/ma-trauma-resilience" target="_blank">TREE = Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments</a></b>. As I began working in this program, I found myself falling in love with what I'm learning. I confess that originally I had decided to "go back to school" for the financial bonus of going from "Masters pay" to "M +15" which I'll reach this August. I had no idea how deeply I'd be impacted by what I'm learning. After talking with my academic advisor about what I was feeling, he suggested I work towards a second certificate: <b><a href="https://emu.edu/maed/restorative-justice" target="_blank">Restorative Justice in Education. </a></b></p><p>Once again, I find myself completely BLOWN AWAY and INSPIRED by what I'm learning. I'm presently enrolled in Foundations of Restorative Justice. I went into this class really not knowing what RJ was. The more I learn, the more I read, the more I chat with my professor and colleagues - the more I feel in my bones that this is NOT some sort of "educational fad" but truly is a mindset shift, and in my opinion, the right way to go.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlZsjmVPfPwu_LnOI1ecBCnZANwQrk_DqhAg2c0Q4hCTDqJBhHaqUI5nixoyWrS3BnrZjSk9dmQHzFRqvHLh9O-lL82_2RVXUDjWECWuE_3tA4nWt0FSjM7GczCk73Y0sbxyI2Wtbn_lsNxSvrl8jrQ4CMUtMkZ6v6gZN1KCFKBIGEn1b99XzzUQI/s1074/Screenshot%202023-04-12%20at%208.21.00%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1074" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlZsjmVPfPwu_LnOI1ecBCnZANwQrk_DqhAg2c0Q4hCTDqJBhHaqUI5nixoyWrS3BnrZjSk9dmQHzFRqvHLh9O-lL82_2RVXUDjWECWuE_3tA4nWt0FSjM7GczCk73Y0sbxyI2Wtbn_lsNxSvrl8jrQ4CMUtMkZ6v6gZN1KCFKBIGEn1b99XzzUQI/s320/Screenshot%202023-04-12%20at%208.21.00%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">RJE can take us on a whole new path regarding how we handle the trials and tribulations of life in education. Once you get an understanding of RJE, everything {at least to me} just seems to make sense. I find this especially true in regard to discipline issues. Discipline goes from being punitive and authoritative to more meaningful (for lack of a better term).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of scolding a student and bashing them and a choice they made, RJ urges more conversation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. What happened?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. What were you thinking at the time?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. What have you thought about it since?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Who has been affected and in what way?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. How could things be done differently?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. What do you think needs to happen next? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can even go further in this conversation by asking things such as:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-What did you think when you REALIZED what happened?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-What impact has the incident had on you and others?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-What do you think needs to happen to make things right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I'm learning in class is that yes, this will take time. I am also learning that not only is it a mind-shift for many of us, but it is also not a "quick fix" - the reality is it takes a good 3-5 years to properly implement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.leadingoutthewoods.com/podcast/episode/796051f1/whats-in-a-relationship-taking-a-restorative-approach-in-schools" target="_blank">With that said, I would LOVE for YOU {Yes, YOU!} to take the time to listen to Episode 82 of Leading Out the Woods Podcast.</a></b> Episode 82 is 45 minutes long, you can pause and return back to it if you're pressed for time. Episode 82 interviews my professor for my current class. You will find that Dr. Aundrea Smiley keeps it real. I absolutely adore her on all levels, and I'm so sad that this class is coming to an end soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-83007642488067463302023-04-07T16:49:00.003-07:002023-04-07T16:49:49.854-07:00Maslow, Maslow, Maslow.... but really... BLACKFOOT<p><a href="https://www.resilience.org/stories/2021-06-18/the-blackfoot-wisdom-that-inspired-maslows-hierarchy/?fbclid=IwAR1_WNQMN5JiJaMHh6F57e1UCZykabXe_ufLiOgp5Ea0ZB438NDAnfElayI" target="_blank">Did you know that the Blackfoot inspired Maslow?</a> </p><p>^^^^</p><p>Give that a click and prepare yourself to be enlightened! </p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-62168766381610178422023-04-07T15:19:00.003-07:002023-04-07T15:20:18.883-07:00Be Kind<p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaj08tCfsVw" target="_blank">This song is amazing!</a> <---- click that</p><p>Take a minute... or well.. about four.... and rock out!</p><p>Seriously catchy and the message is on point!</p><p>Zee Lyrics:</p><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">It don't bother me if you're old or young</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">If you got lots of money or you got next to none</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Or where you think we all go when we die</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">It ain't on my mind if you're big or small</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">How long it takes you to get up when you fall</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Or if you can or cannot handle the spice</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">In a world where you can be anything</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">I'll be kind to you</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Could you be kind to me?</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Kind to me</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">It's all I'm asking</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind?)</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">It don't bother me what SPF you use</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Or if the body you're born in don't define you</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">We're all taking different ways into Rome</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">If you get off to guys, girls, both kind</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Or someone in-between</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Or like to dress up even when it ain't Halloween</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">I don't mind, I say each to their own</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">In a world where you can be anything</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">I'll be kind to you</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Could you be kind to me?</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Kind to me</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">It's all I'm asking</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind?)</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">If there's one thing in this life that is guaranteed</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">It's you and I might see a few things differently</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">In a world where you can be anything</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">I'll be kind to you</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Could you be kind to me?</span></div><div class="ujudUb" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind to me?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">La, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (could you be kind? Could you be kind?)</span></div><div class="ujudUb WRZytc" jsname="U8S5sf" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span jsname="YS01Ge">In a world where you can be anything</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">I'll be kind to you, oh</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Could you be kind to me?</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">(Could you be kind?)</span><br aria-hidden="true" /><span jsname="YS01Ge">Kind to me</span></div>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-35574304157108835282023-03-29T03:03:00.001-07:002023-03-29T08:23:54.729-07:00The Power of a Good Teacher<p>My daughter absolutely loves Karate. Unfortunately, after seven months of GREAT reviews and nothing but positive from her teacher... we ran into a problem. A few months ago, at Nora's previous Karate school, her teacher came out of the class with Nora and told us (in FRONT of Nora) that Nora is terrible. Nora sucks. Nora is this. Nora is that. It was SO unexpected considering we had been receiving nothing but awesome reports. It was also so FAST that we weren't able to shield her little ears from what was said. The Sensei told us that we need to decide whether or not Karate is worth THEIR (her and Nora's) time. </p><p>To say my husband and I were furious was an understatement. Nora is a child who rarely cries. She was upset. VERY upset. She cried for DAYS about what this teacher said and how it made her feel. We felt as if we were failing her because no amount of comfort was enough for her young soul.</p><p>We were SO puzzled by this. Was Nora really terrible? Parents weren't invited to view her class, and we rarely saw her in action. Was she really::that:: bad? And exactly how good do you have to be when you're only 6/7 years old? Wasn't this a SCHOOL to TEACH Karate? What in the what!?!? </p><p>The comfort Nora found was when we told her that we think she was unfortunately the victim of her Sensei's bad day. We speculated that MAYBE her Sensei was going through something and took it out on Nora. We told her that she could STAY in the school with that Sensei if she wanted to. She did NOT want to be with a "mean teacher." She very astutely told us that she can't learn from angry people. She did tell us that she wanted to stick with Karate, just somewhere else. We decided to let the winter month pass by without having an extracurricular. </p><p>Less than two weeks ago, Nora's class went to an assembly. KARATE! There is a Karate School less than ten minutes from home and they were showing the kids what it is they do in the class. Nora came home OVER THE MOON EXCITED. This child was PUMPED UP! She liked the teacher who ran the assembly, she learned some of her classmates were "there" at that school and she learned that some of her classmates were going to ask to sign up. At supper, she BEGGED us to go visit the school with her. My husband had taken her over to the school just for some information... however, as soon as she got there, they invited her to participate in a class immediately. Not only did she participate, but she also did WELL! The teacher was very impressed by her ability (she broke her first ever board!!!!) and invited her to become a part of the Family Karate Team All-Stars class.</p><p>Below you will see Nora signing her first-ever contract. She is in her new uniform. She also painted the board that she broke. </p><p>Sidenote: That board is painted with my son's very special paint markers. Both of my children LOVE art. My son has permission to keep his paint markers to himself. He was SO proud of his little sister for "rising above" and trying something NEW that he taught her how to use his very special markers. </p><p>I post this not just because it's a memory I wish to remember. I post this not just to brag about my kids. I post this because educators need to take notice of how their actions impact others. We say it to our students all the time.</p><p>Nora isn't what I'd call a "fragile" spirit. Her spirit was shattered by an angry/frustrated teacher with no data to back up their argument. Her previous teacher didn't hold in her concerns, she blurted them out and in return wrecked my kid's spirit for quite a while. I'm so proud of Nora for her ability to FORGIVE and TRY again. 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I've got some news. First off: I'm finally going for an eyebrow wax today and will no longer feel Bert-ish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdr0luvm53tEPNxDbTj0d8TEiTNX904-uIpeINK0N-5eG8KdHwHNorI_2VCHz1iXTqXnL_NAKKaKBKo1d9lme_nfUcuL6Tke7RjfiorUU_zw9nhUkn2yBQlzRPXKTJjTCBb6rjZRFK2iR09-8fgUrnxxuW9RgMxKo0hX5L1PBVBvUig3y9tT7k6Aj/s618/Screenshot%202023-03-16%20at%2010.51.28%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="618" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdr0luvm53tEPNxDbTj0d8TEiTNX904-uIpeINK0N-5eG8KdHwHNorI_2VCHz1iXTqXnL_NAKKaKBKo1d9lme_nfUcuL6Tke7RjfiorUU_zw9nhUkn2yBQlzRPXKTJjTCBb6rjZRFK2iR09-8fgUrnxxuW9RgMxKo0hX5L1PBVBvUig3y9tT7k6Aj/w200-h198/Screenshot%202023-03-16%20at%2010.51.28%20AM.png" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p>Jesus is my homeboy, this is no secret. I don't belong to a certain Church. I'm really a free agent that just believes in the power of LOVE and KINDNESS and LISTENING. </p><p>However, I was raised Catholic and I love me some Lent.</p><p>For Lent this year, I gave up FaceBook. It's not on my phone. GONE. Vanished. I told myself I would only sign on to check in on my health groups from time to time because they keep me motivated --- I'm down 65 pounds!!!</p><p>Giving up FaceBook has been amazing for my self-care.</p><p>I've also learned how to opt out of the e-mails FaceBook sends when you haven't logged in. Did you know if you go more than 72 hours they'll send you e-mail updates to let you know random friends have updated their status? #annoying</p><p>Anywhooo.... I feel happier. I didn't know I was feeling unhappy, but I did know I was feeling "the FOMO" when reading other peoples' posts. FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out. Seeing people doing XYZ making me feel some type of way. Or reading posts of people whom I've decided to pray for as they're clearly struggling in areas of mental health or more. I don't know if I need a better audience or what the deal is but I'm not missing zee book o face. </p><p>The whole point of this rant is for me to say "I'm here. I'm doing well. I've just been spending more time on me when I'm not doing all the things and it's been awesome."</p><p>Stay tuned for more. But more importantly, do something for YOU today. </p><p><br /></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306956079484250397.post-63098852364117623012023-02-10T12:39:00.001-08:002023-02-10T12:39:10.554-08:00<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2125; font-family: -apple-system, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 15px;">“Fair does not mean that every child gets the same treatment, but that every child gets what they need.” (Richard D. Lavoie)</span></p>LeLe Geibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555712645018487630noreply@blogger.com0