Know Different
Take it from teachers who know different.
A special thanks to all of our teachers for staying true to our mission of Students First! You are tenacious and we are inspired by all you have accomplished with students. Despite all of the challenges, #weteachon! All across our district, the school hallways may be empty now but #weteachon! Thank you for finding a way to connect with every student to support and encourage them through this most unusual of times. #Polkteacherslead
We wanted to share this quick video in honor of YOU!
#teachertalk
Timothy Frost, Ridge Community High School
I love my school, my colleagues and my students...and I miss all of them greatly! #teacher #englishteacher #highschool #highschoolteacher #elateachers #lovepolkschools
Karie Smith, Valleyview Elementary
And now, an important message from Karie Smith's kindergarten class at Valleyview Elementary. #lovepolkschools #polkcounty #polkcountyschools #polkschools #lakeland #lakelandflorida #lakelandfl #coronavirus
Danielle Hippeli, Jewett School of the Arts
We miss our JSA kiddos ❤️#JSAROCKS #lovepolkschools
What's in this issue?
- We Miss You Parades
- Tenoroc Titan Teacher Office Photo Competition
- Useful Online Resources for Teachers, Students & Families
- District-Wide Virtual Job Fair
- Spotlight on Polk Educators
These teachers from around our district were so excited to see their students - even if it was from a distance!
Mallory Williamson, Robin Everage, Wendell Watson Elementary
When teachers are not able to see students, we make a way to come to them. 30+ cars were able to participate in a 3 hour long route. Our school has about 850+ students. My heart soared seeing smiling faces and thankful parents. Strangers and previous students also were in attendance. This is what we do. Find the light in the dark and broken times. I truly love and miss my 5th graders. #fifthgrade #teaching #iteachfifth #5thgrade #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #floridateachers #teacherparade #bethelight
Kelly Lile, Scott Lake Elementary
Jessica Hunter, Highland City Elementary
Linda Perez, Alta Vista Elementary
On Instagram, Tenoroc teachers participated in a virtual office photo competition. The goal was to get the most Likes. Check out the photos below and see who won!
Mr. Gonzalez's office is all decked out! He excited to work with his AVID and English students!
With over 250 Likes, Mr. Gonzalez is the Titan winner!
Check out our Teacher Engagement page on theHUB for a list of resources for distance learning. Click the link below!
Dr. Vincent Miller, Winter Haven Senior High
TEACHERS- what type of incentives are you using for your students?
Well, today I am picking the student who has made an effort to get online the most and sending her family Uber Eats!!! At the end of the month for ”Din Din With Miller” I will be sending food to 7 families!
Susan Cannon, Fort Meade-Middle Senior
Mrs. Cannon is going to give a gift certificate to her mail carrier! ❤ Kindness week!
Brandi Miller, Walter Caldwell Elementary
My 1st Grade Team ROCKS!!! Today we met at school to distribute materials to our families. We didn’t want to scare our Ss w/ our masks & gloves so we wore silly food costumes & danced to music as families drove up!
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