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Lead Learner at Grafton Middle School. Views are my own and they ARE a reflection of my school and district. #GMSROCKS

Dudley, MA
Joined March 2012
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Discipline vs. Motivation - understanding the line and helping the team walk it. #2026 #MyFocus
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The direction we are headed at GMS with Applied Learning accounts for this. We’ve believed it and now we are going to approach with direct focus and see our students soar. #GMSROCKS
It’s no longer enough to teach content alone; students need to learn how to think critically, collaborate, and innovate. Learner agency is essential because it equips students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Summer reading is well underway! 3 on the docket and all about getting better (self and our school) #GMSROCKS The Energy Bus for Schools (@JonGordon11 @JimVanAllan ), How Legendary Leaders Speak, and The Power of Mattering (@ZachMercurio). Next stop: a higher level....let's go!
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Hey, GMS! Live our 4th Pillar of Gratitude - appreciate everything that you have and drive forward to obtain what you desire. #GMSROCKS
When you focus on what you have, what’s missing fades into the background. Take a moment to reflect: What are you grateful for? Watch how your whole perspective changes.
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Mid-July and I can feel the "shift"...gearing up for 2025-2026 is exciting! Plenty of Summer left, but the excitement for bigger, better, brighter at GMS is getting me fired up! Let's go!!! #GMSROCKS
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Stay grounded in all that makes you effective.
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Learning from the best to take Civics instruction to the next level - DKP with @Harvard professor Danielle Allen.
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When your students / children pursue their passion, whatever it may be, that is a sign that adults in their world support risk-taking, provide encouragement and nourish their curiosity. Signs of a healthy world and future!
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As we prepare for our entry to 25-26, we will be ramping up communication and collaboration for our students. Engaging in more academic discourse across the school is the priority. This tool is an example of how we will make the shift. #GMSROCKS
🚫 Bye-bye, yes/no answers. 🚀 Hello, brain-boosting questions that actually make students think. These higher-order questioning strategies will get your class analyzing, evaluating, and creating in no time. 🧠🔎 Ready to level up the learning? buff.ly/4M5oaFR via Arts in Education #teachertwitter #skillbuilding #learning
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This is what builds the BEST organizations - the bottom line is drawn between team members as they work together to achieve the mission; it is not drawn by the person holding the pen. #GMSROCKS
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It has been a little while since I last logged in. Glad to be back learning from some great educators.
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The 4 C’s - Crazy, Curious, Consistent, Culture…@Principal_EL @MSAA_33
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Failure is motivating…this is something that we need to ALLOW and EMBRACE in our world - not just for students but all of us. @Principal_EL @MSAA_33
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Failure is motivating…this is something that we need to ALLOW and EMBRACE in our world - not just for students but all of us. @Principal_EL @MSAA_33
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Cultivating Joy, Learning and Resiliency in leadership with @Principal_EL at @MSAA_33 Summer Institute! From hiring to development, remember: “Every child needs someone to be crazy about them.” - love this!
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Learning more to serve our students in PALS and ensure inclusive experiences , expand leadership, and engage all students in more meaningful ways!! #GMSROCKS @MSAA_33
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Getting better today at @MSAA_33 Summer Institute! #MSAASI24 - teaching is about STUDYING STUDENTS and understanding what they need to learn at a high level. It is NOT about content…
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Psyched that GMS AP @CMartellio was able to meet @PrincipalKafele during the @MSAA_33 Assistant Principal Conference 2024!
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