An Educator's Legacy

How can you grow during this time of uncertainty? Journaling! Research shows professional journaling has many benefits including health benefits! As we navigate unfamiliar territory, we may find ourselves struggling with a steep learning curve! A definite bonus over the life we knew before: more time.

We now have the time to self-reflect! Where previously we felt restricted by our schedules, many of us find ourselves with more uncommitted time than we had previously. Use this time wisely by self-reflecting in your professional practices!

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This week we talk to the behavior lady, Jo Mascorro! She gives specific examples on how to handle difficult behaviors and insight into how her work evolved from teaching the hearing and visually impaired to becoming the behavior lady! 

Jo Mascorro is an internationally sought out behavior management, communications, and proactive intervention specialist who speaks, consults, coaches and trains educators how to deal with those who exhibit challenging behaviors. She offers a common sense approach while offering a different perspective which allows the educator to feel empowered to be more in control with their own responses to other people. 

If you'd like to get in touch with Jo, visit her website at JoMascorro.com, email her at [email protected] or text her at 210-912-8584.

Baylee is a first year kindergarten teacher, who LOVES her job! She is a Sam Houston Graduate, was recently married and loves dogs, kids and chocolate! If you'd like more information about project based learning, Genius Hour or WIN Time, feel free to reach out to Baylee - @BayleeTolopka, or @Baylle_Brook.

"Never take for granted the difference you can make." One of the quotes from this great school leader. Chelsea talks about the difference she hopes to make in her educational career and tying to live a more balanced life. After taking the Wheel of Life Assessment during one of my workshops, she realized she was not living to her full potential! 

Chelsea no longer lets life happen to her, but she happens to life! She has the gift of leadership and always has a smile. If you would like to get in touch with Chelsea to have her speak or consult with your campus or district, email her at [email protected].

Joshua Truitt is a second year statistics and math model teacher as well as tennis coach. He received the New Teacher of the Year Award and attended Southwestern University. He has a strong belief in teaching young men and women how to be successful through his math and tennis curriculum. He is currently building a project based statistics program and this year has begun teaching staff development on his campus.

You can reach Josh at [email protected] or follow his journey on Instagram @joshuatruitt.

Susan Brenz is a strong believer in building others up and allowing them to be successful! She loves to grow leaders! She sees the potential in others that many people miss. As a result, she has built a unique culture and climate in her school as principal that has a very low turnover rate. While many schools are struggling to find good teachers, Susan has positioned herself to draw the best of the best and has her pick of qualified applicants! What a great interview this was gaining insight into a person who cultivates success and leadership!

Susan has a bachelor's degree in Business from Texas A & M, a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Houston where she graduated at the top of her class and her Principal's certification from Sam Houston State University. She has completed the Rice University Entrepreneurship Certification process and is a National Association of Elementary School Principals Mentor. She has the unique experience of opening 4 different campuses in the same district-each from a different perspective! She opened an elementary school as a student, teacher, assistant principal and principal. If you would like to reach Susan, you can find her on Twitter @susanbrenz or [email protected]. To follow her campus- @WoodardCFISD #allinwolfpack.

Erin Jones lives in Washington State, the most affected area of the US for the Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus. She offers insights and strategies to get through this difficult time as schools have made the decision to shut down until the end of April in her area. Listen to this timely message to dispel your fear and instill hope into the bleak circumstances we find ourselves in today.

Erin speaks on may different topics including equity and abandonment. She has two TedX talks you can listen to on YouTube. If you would like to reach out to her to speak to your campus/students, you can reach her at [email protected]