What's Good at Good

PreK - Challenge Accepted

Words by Sylvia Huber

PreK- I have made it my goal to get into as many PreK classes as possible this year, as I really hadn’t in years past. I am so proud and happy to say that I have been able to get into many of my PreK classes, truly helping teachers set up the digital foundation for their students’ academic careers! They so enjoy the virtual field trips and my Spanish is even getting better lol!

Jamboard Thanks

Words by Sylvia Huber

Thank You Mrs. Huber- This image just makes my Grinch heart grow three sizes! I have a 1st grade class that is the SWEETEST group of kids you will ever meet! For Thanksgiving, they created a THANK YOU JAMBOARD for me and the two friends in the picture—their papers said they were thankful for Mrs. Huber ♥ To say I was touched is the understatement of the year!

A-ha! Moments

DLC/TIC's are forever learners! We live for A-ha Moments!!!

Constant learning gives us a thrill

Words by Christine Liou




Trying “coding” in different grade levels were the best “opening-eyes” moments for me this year!

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Learning from Others

Tech & SPED

Words by Sarah Clayton

Learning from others, especially getting to partner up with the BEST librarian. Ms. Dobbs has shown me what it means to truly collaborate. We do Broadcast, book club, and so many other things. I’m blessed to not only have an amazing role model, but equally blessed to have an awesome tech team. 
P.S. this is us at Character Day in our Kate the Chemist costumes which is our current book club pick.

Words by Dr. Stacy Brannon

As a DLC, my heart still gravitates to innovating technology for our special education populations of students. Utilizing technology (ipad), student listens to the sound of the color and matches straws to the correct cup with the colored index card. Tapping into student’s sensory input needs and redirecting behavior while learning  

Lego's & Weddings

Not combined, but certainly should be celebrated

Words by Deanna Menchaca

The best personal moment of 2021 for me was the marriage of my son Nicholas to his wife Allison. Professionally the best moment this year was the students I pull for STEM activities figuring out how to make their robots go.

Down with Davis

Supporting in Every Area

Words by Tashaye Doss

Photos include:

1. Student shared after my media balance lesson. He has started spending more time outside and less on his devices.

2.Friends Experience

3. Teaching with my Hoop

4. After School Club- Home Ec. Learning about hygiene with stations using Nearpod, Flocabulary, and Google Slides.

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Classroom Culture

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Co-Teaching Joys

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Coding & Micro:bit

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Words by Becky Hansen
I was able to teach a micro:bit lesson to third grade and the energy was amazing.

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Nepris, Toys & Research

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Words by Chejuana Willis-Martin

I loved being apart of the planning and presenting of this lesson. 3rd Grade students had the opportunity to listen and speak with an authentic toy designer! The questions wouldn't stop and the presenter was so overwhelmed with the in-depth questions he offered to Zoom with us again. A great learning experience had by all!!!

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A Full, Great, Semester

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Words by Debbie Darwin

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1. Jayla was adamant she would NEVER give a TED talk - alas, she ended up being the first to volunteer

2. Legos are FUN for all

3. Friendsgiving full of laughter

4. Amir, one of my lunch bunch buddies
His most recent question: "My dad says we are made of clay. If we are made of clay - why aren't all of us gray?"
When he got glasses: "Now, I can see in HD"

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Bots & Dogs

Coordinator Tiggeman shares how new can be exciting

Words by James Tiggeman

Best moment so far professionally has been working with Lego robots to promote growth mindset.

Best moment personally is getting a dog. 

Images (clockwise)
Lego Creation
Beans the Dog

Legendary Lee

Fieldtripping

Spelling Bee Virtually

Words by Jenna Williams

Science Fieldtrip
Here's a few fun moments for me! I was able to help chaperone our 5th grade field trip to the Science Learning Center. It brought me back to my science roots. It was fun for the students to see me get excited about science, even though I was the "technology lady" 😉 We got to dissect owl pellets too 

And another fun thing I got to help with was the Spelling Bee. We sent invitations to all the parents of the students who were participating in the bee. At one point I was managing and helping with the zoom and broadcast of the bee... with 21 active participants on the zoom call. It was a fun day!

Consequences

I was able to teach a lesson on Plagiarism for a group of GT 5th grade students. We did a few activities along the way, but the closing activity was a Padlet... And here's one of the responses. Made me LOL!!! I think he meant to say "jail" but instead described it hahahahah (a small place with strong bullies 🤣)

Meet the Team

"Best Team Ever!!!!!!!" ~Says Everyone in IISD

Christine Liou

Jenna Williams

Sarah Clayton

Julien Yacho

Maria 'Luli' Vazquez

Lindsay Ramirez

Gilbert
Goldfish
Reese's
Dr. Pepper

Johnston
Kolache
Nothing Bundt Cake
Starbuck's Green Tea Frapp
McDonald's

Lee
Cashews
Almonds
Snickers
Carmel Frapp

Brown
Dots
Pringles
Pretzels
Coke

Lively
Reindeer Mix
Snack Mix
Dark Chocolate
Peanut Butter

Joseph Montelongo

Megan Gailey

Tashaye Doss

Lyndsay Lee

Barton
Gardetto's
Bold Chex Mix
Cheese Munchies
Cake

Townsell
Gardetto's
Salt & Vinegar Chips
Pistachios
Skors Bar

Keyes
Cheez-its
Gummy Worms
Snickers
Dr. Pepper

Davis
Pretzels
Kettle Corn
Snickers
Pineapple Juice

Britain
Lay's Limon
Cheetoe Puffs
Hershey's Cookies & Cream
Coke
KitKat

Meet the Team

"Leave no one behind!" ~Team Motto

Sylvia Huber

Enrique Arellano

Stacey Brannon

Rhonda Phillips

Amanda Swert

Debbie Darwin

Coke Zero
Torchy's
Quilting
Ross

Dr. Pepper
Chex Mix
Kettle Corn
Target

Ruffles
Coke Zero
Target
Super Mario

Cashews
Peanut M&M's
Dairy Queen
Amazon

Jalepeno Kettle Chips
Snickers
Chick-fil-a
Old Navy

Deanna Menchaca

Katie Gonzalez

Becky Hansen

Chejuana Willis-Martin

Pistachios
ICE Beverage Waters
Potbelly's
Target

Hershey's Almond & Toffee Nuggets
Hint Water
Pistachios
Ross

Almonds
Tacos
Fruit
Target

Chex Mix
White Chocolate
Dr. Pepper
Target

Ruffles
Water
Jimmy John's
Costco