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ChristinaChapa

@Ctina_Chapa

💖Wife. Mom. EC Director in EPISD. Advocate for kids, fun, and real-life learning. Lover of sunshine, music and laughter.Dedicated to hard work & serious play☀️

 El Paso, TX
Joined December 2011
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EPISD PreK 3/4 teachers engaged in the new PreK Guidelines. #itstartswithus @kennedyjacque @VReyes_CI @Ctina_Chapa @Jennazuniga1001 @chirruka @jmalhann @CynthiaMB7 @AcpazPaz
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@MindShiftKQED14 Apr 2021
“Simply being outside is a really powerful pedagogical move for children or any person, for that matter, during this time." kqed.org/mindshift/56742/5-t…
5 Tips for Embracing Outdoor Learning in Any Setting - MindShift

5 Tips for Embracing Outdoor Learning in Any Setting - MindShift

School usually happens indoors, but getting outside for fresh air, appreciate our surroundings and feel safer about COVID-19 can help with the learning and teaching.

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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD16 Feb 2021
Congrats to Paul C. Moreno Elementary School's Destination Imagination team! 👏🐬 Moreno competed against teams across El Paso earning a first place🥇 in the Improvisational Challenge Elementary category to advance to the virtual state competition March 5. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud
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@edutopia16 Jul 2020
Want students to remember something? Ask them to draw it! ✏️📖

The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning

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@edutopia7 Jul 2020
For young children, play is learning—which is why it's super important to make sure it's happening these days. 🧸 edutopia.org/article/emphasi…
Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance Learning

Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance Learning

For young children, play is the primary vehicle for learning, and these ideas will help ensure that they continue to have rich play experiences at home.

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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD29 Jun 2020
Congratulations 🥳 to @ephsofficial Principal Mark Paz on being named the Region 19 Principal of the Year! This is the second year in a row that an EPISD principal is given the honor. Read more about it ➡️ bit.ly/2YFzFwO. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud #LaHigh
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Support teachers and students well as we head #backtoschool #weleadtexas @ELPASO_ISD @TEPSAtalk
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@edutopia29 Jun 2020
The same old PD may not cut it in a post Covid-19 world. These 5 suggestions will give administrators new ways to support teacher growth. 🙌🏾 edutopia.org/article/plannin…
Planning for Better Professional Development in an Uncertain Future

Planning for Better Professional Development in an Uncertain Future

Teachers will be operating in a different world next year, and administrators are thinking now about how best to support them.

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My sentiments exactly. Reflect, repair, and build rapport. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) most kids actually enjoy their #mindful detention...and yet positive change occurs. #SEL
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@casas_jimmy27 Jun 2020
#ThoughtForTheDay Detentions can have tremendous benefits when used as a restorative practice. Rather than use as a punishment, utilize to connect, build a relationship, assess a student’s understanding of content, re-teach, build confidence, & just talk. #LiveYourExcellence
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@edutopia21 Jun 2020
Here are 3 tips for keeping the teacher-student bond strong during distance learning. edutopia.org/article/focus-e…
A Focus on Empathy in Distance Learning

A Focus on Empathy in Distance Learning

Many students have a tough time learning at home, but teachers can create space to listen to their concerns and guide them to overcome obstacles.

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@edutopia21 Jun 2020
An empowering classroom environment—whether remote or in person—often includes several of these strategies. Start with being authentic. edutopia.org/article/6-strat…
6 Strategies for Successful Distance Learning

6 Strategies for Successful Distance Learning

Teachers can create an environment in which both they and their students feel empowered for remote teaching and learning.

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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD20 May 2020
The Alpha Team helped hundreds of students access EPISD@HOME when teachers and principals were not able to reach them by phone at the start of the pandemic. Thank you Alpha Team for being #EPISDProud. #IamEPISD youtu.be/nn77gZZxdho
EPISD Proud Alpha Team

EPISD Proud Alpha Team

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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#proudprincipal #iamepisd #morenodolphins
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Lions and tigers and bears … oh my! 🦁🐯🐻 Moreno Elementary students had a wonderful visit to the zoo. Because of the pandemic the visit was virtual, of course, and created by the school librarian. Check it out! ➡️ bit.ly/36gp6m0. #IamEPISD #EPISDProud
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Last-week-of-school field trip— #bestlibrarianever #iamepisd #episdproud @ELPASO_ISD @EPISDLibraries EPISD@home #morenoelementary docs.google.com/presentation…
Moreno Virtual Zoo

Moreno Virtual Zoo

MORENO ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ZOO CLICK HERE TO START USING “PRESENT” MODE

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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD16 Mar 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath announces today that state requirements for the STAAR exam have been waived in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) school closures.
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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD15 Mar 2020
EPISD will follow guidelines from the city's health department regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) and extend its emergency preparedness weeks to April 6. Schools will remain closed until then. Click the link to learn more. Link: episd.org/site/default.aspx?…
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El Paso ISD@ELPASO_ISD13 Mar 2020
DYK you can read 📚books online from your school library? Read them with myOn ➡️ bit.ly/2TMUR1l #IamEPISD #EPISDproud ¿Sabías que 📚libros de la biblioteca escolar están disponible virtualmente? Leelos con myOn ➡️ bit.ly/2TMUR1l #IamEPISD #EPISDproud
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Thank you @jecabrera12 @NancyTovarWH , Dr. G and others for your leadership roles ensuring that @ELPASO_ISD community babies are taken care of . We know far too well that some of these students rely on us for emotional support, and resources everyday ♥️#EPISDProud #22 – at El Paso, TX
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#culturize #iamepisd @casas_jimmy thank you for inspiring the #EPISD principals. #feedoursouls @michellescorral #positivity – at El Paso, TX
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Congratulations Hilda Moreno- #teacheroftheyear at our A rated school, #morenoelementary #holidaybreakfast
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