Author Archives: Brian Kissell

“No academic goal is worth the soul of a child.” – Carol Ann Tomlinson  SEL/Culture of Care: First of all, I want to acknowledge all the HARD work you are all putting into creating a culture of care during CDL. … Continue reading →

A note from Heidi T.: Here is the link to the SEL Menus. Remember, you don’t have to do it all! Pick and choose what works for you and your class. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out if you want … Continue reading →

Quick Symptom Training with Angelina I’ve set up 3 training times with grade level teams with Angeline shown below.  All other staff should plan to join one of these groups, but let’s keep the group size to 10 or less.  … Continue reading →

SEL menu link: Week 3 and here is the link to the folder with all of the SEL menus so far.  Feedback – A word to the wise As we settle into CDL listen and watch for feedback.  Always move … Continue reading →

Kindness – I needed to remind myself of this concept so I am sharing it with you.  I have had the good fortune to witness a few different leaders I admire respond to some intense hostility with kindness that clearly … Continue reading →

A note from Heidi T.- Thank you so much for the positive feedback about the SEL menu! I am glad some of you were able to use it with your classes and/or groups. I know you are doing a lot … Continue reading →

Staff Meeting – Wednesday 9/30 2:30-3:30 – WebEx – I will do a webex from my office. Masks – More details on masks. Face masks do NOT include bandanas and buffs.  Those are not allowed.  The district will provide face … Continue reading →

“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future.” – Earl Nightingale CDL to Hybrid –  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdESUxMrtVFTwfNu9wosh8NRpr3g7PDsipOD0ZYpNXY/edit?usp=sharing Recommendations Leading Up to HybridRecommendations Leading up … Continue reading →

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Maya Angelou Office Visits – This new office set up is making social distancing virtually impossible so I need to ask everyone to use some different methods … Continue reading →

Check-In/Check-Out QR Codes – Thanks to Shawna for troubleshooting these!  These are up and running again.  Check in and check out are both required.  The cohorts are now there for you to indicate who you have contact with for more … Continue reading →