MEET YOUR TEACHER!
What You Should Know About Me
*I love to dance. I'm really good.
*I'm really bad with names.
*My favorite lunch
spot is Panera, but Chick-fil-A is a close second.
*My favorite season is summer.
*Touching other people's chromebooks grosses me out!
What You Should Know About Me
What We Expect From You
* I'm from a family of Bears fans (last in the league
baby!)We have two dogs
who are also bandwagon fans.
*I love holidays! Halloween starts the
day after Labor Day, and Christmas
starts on November 1 :)
This is my
family!
*I have two sons (Braxton & Camden) and a baby girl (Braelynn).
1. Be kind & give 100%.
2. Come to class ready to work every day.
3. Don't complain- that only makes things worse.
4. Put in the effort & it will show in your grade.
*I collect plants.
I have 150
plants in my
collection so far!
*My comfort shows are The Office, Parks & Rec,
New Girl, Schitt's Creek, Modern Family, and Gilmore Girls.
*I also have two rambunctious
boxers; one is named
Ryleigh and the other
is named Deeogee.
We recently added another member to our family
Meet Camden Randall Buffington!
Candied
Conversations
TweetBeam
Get your smartphone out & listen CAREFULLY for directions :)
1. Choose a piece of candy from the bucket that you believe represents you & your personality.
2. Eat the candy & save the wrapper.
3. As you eat the candy, jot down the qualities the candy has (taste, texture, smell, etc.)
4. Complete a quick paragraph explaining how you & your candy are similar.
You might start your paragraph like this:
I am (like) a __________ for the following reasons.
I Want My Teacher To Be ...
The Importance of a "Growth Mindset"
Class Expectations
Please read & annotate the class expectations using as many symbols of the
INSERT strategy that apply.
I wonder if...
I agree
I don't get it
I disagree
That's important
That's new
In your groups, brainstorm adjectives you would use to answer the following questions:
1. What will your teacher need to "BE" in order to help you be successful this year? What qualities would you want your teacher to have?
2. What qualities do you need to possess in order to be successful this year? What do you think your teacher would want you to be?
Wow!
Respond to the one quote you relate to the most.
Improve by 1% a day, and in just 70 days, you’re twice as good. -Alan Weiss
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
-Confucius
It is never too late to be what you might have been. -George Elliot
Biopoems
Now that you know a little about me, I'd like to know about you!
You will have 10 minutes to write a Biopoem about yourself. Don't worry- you don't have to present them to the class unless you want to.
Biopoem Example
RACHEL
Decisive, active, organized, honest
Wife of Kyle
Lover of cleanliness, The Office, & beach days
Who feels content, excited, & ready
Who needs attention, quiet mornings, a routine
Who fears running out of time, cockroaches, & regret
Who gives encouragement, an opinion, sarcasm
Who would like to see the Grand Canyon, herself as a mother & her students in 10 years
Who lives in Virginia Beach but wishes it was NY
BLY
Education
*I spent a lot of
time outside!
*I visited the
Philippines!
*I went to PA (class of '07) then
graduated from Old Dominion
University in 2012 with a
degree in English and
secondary education.
*I didn't always want to be a
teacher, but my favorite part
about it is YOU GUYS! I love
being a part of your lives, and I
love that you guys are a HUGE
part of mine :)
To be successful in this class...
Over the summer...
*I went tubing with my
kids.
*We spent a lot
of time at the beach.
*SHOW UP- Attend class regularly.
Be here physically and mentally.
*PARTICIPATE- Be active when
appropriate. I love when you all
contribute!
*TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY- Message me when
you need something, speak up when
you need help, check your grades
regularly, and attend office hours
when you need help.
I Wish People Knew...
I wish my teachers knew that I was not always as happy as I seemed to be. As a cheerleader, I felt the need to be energetic 100% of the time.
I wish my teachers knew that I had a complicated family dynamic. My mom worked two jobs, and I didn't get to see her a lot.
I wish my teachers knew that I was a hands-on learner. I got bored easily listening to lectures. I used to think PowerPoints were so cool.
*I took a nap every
day.
As of now, this is my
family :)
Hello, I'm Mrs. Bly!
I Wish People Knew...
*This is my 2nd year at PA & my 11th year teaching.
*I was born in Norfolk, VA & have lived in Virginia
Beach all my life.
*I'm what you would call a "lifer." I will
probably never leave this city!
*Previously, I taught at Phoebus High
School, Larkspur Middle School, and
Salem High School.
1. I wish my teachers knew that I had a lot to balance. Between sports, family, and weekend responsibilities, I had barely any time to myself.
2. I wish my teachers knew that I was extremely type A. I needed things to be orderly and organized in order to function. I really struggled in classes that were disorganized & unpredictable.
3. I wish my teachers knew that I was not as naturally smart as they made me out to be.
About Me...
Take a few minutes to fill out the information sheet.
Do not leave any spaces blank!
Welcome!
I WISH MY STUDENTS KNEW...
Hi, I'm Mrs. Buffington!
English 9 / 11
rachel.bly@vbschools.com
using your class Remind account
It's a great year to be a Cavalier!
*This is my 11th year at Salem.
*I went to Princess Anne High School and received my teaching degree from Old Dominion
University.
1. I MAY SEEM EXTRAVERTED AT WORK, BUT I AM EXTREMELY INTROVERTED OUTSIDE OF WORK.
2. I AM REALLY DIRECT. IT REALLY IRRITATES ME WHEN PEOPLE "BEAT AROUND THE BUSH" BECAUSE I VIEW IT AS A WASTE OF TIME.
3. I STRUGGLE WITH BEING EMOTIONAL. I WISH I HAD MORE FEELINGS, BUT I DON'T. IT DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T LOVE YOU THOUGH. :)
Mrs. Bly
Room 221