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pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:30 PM EDT

It's 8:30 on a Wednesday...time for #txed. My name is Paul and I am an ITS from Richmond, TX. Who else is joining us tonght?

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It's #txed time! You're favorite hour of reflection & learning each week! Who's here tonight?

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Manny, HS principal from Marble Falls, TX. Glad to be here tonight with #txed chat!

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Kelley from North Texas! #txed I love the topic today!

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Brett, educator from Fort Worth is in! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Tonight's #TXed Topic: Busy or Annoyed? Check out this @gcouros article for the chat: https://t.co/nH73qEFxtq

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MLunoff Howdy! #TXed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Good evening everyone! Joey-teacher from Cy-Fair ISD #TXed

KelzBoldt Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Kelly from Katy~business teacher #txed

PrincipalOgg - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Howdy, Michael from Brenham. Will be in and out tonight. #TXed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 Howdy Brett! Hope you’re doing well! #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hey #TXed! Kirby, ITS from Hooks, tx

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@PrincipalOgg Hey Michael! Good to see you again! Hope you’re doing well! #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

👋👋👋 #txed https://t.co/ABf6DumQLW

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy Hi kirby! Glad you can join us tonight. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'm going to do my best to participate in the chat while grading papers, monitoring my teenagers, and getting the little one down #TXed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Discussing our way through & around a great @gcouros post from this week! Jump in! #edchat #cpchat #elemchat #txed https://t.co/EvMIffcb9o

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Kelley from North Texas! #txed I love the topic today!

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@KelzBoldt Hi Kelly! thanks for joining us tonight. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@MLunoff Good to see you Manny! #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu welcome Joey! #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu Good to see you again Joey! #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy hey Kirby! Glad you're here! #TXed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd glad to be here! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@KelzBoldt Hi Kelly! glad you can join us tonight. #txed

PrincipalOgg - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MLunoff Howdy friend. Doing well tonight, but my little girl is not feeling so great #TXed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I'm Dan, a partner in crime ITS to @pwagnerlcisd in Richmond, TX #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm welcome Misty. #TXed love the pic!

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd good to be back again. :) #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm Hey Misty! Glad you could make it! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@danperez4ed Dude...keep that under wraps! ;) Glad you can join us tonight! #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@danperez4ed welcome Dan! #TXed @pwagnerlcisd

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@KelleyJAndrews It sure does make life interesting! :) #TXed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Question 1 is coming up! #TXed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q1: What % of ur day/week/month do u spend in quiet reflection, thinking or learning? What are contributing factors of that number? #txed

Refthinking Apr 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

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JGPSstaff Apr 5 @ 1:02 PM EDT

@Refthinking Hi Natalie! As a 1:1 iPad school, this looks fab. Think we will give it a try!

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy Yes! Not imply do you badge, but you @Bitmoji too! #txed greatness!

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:39 PM EDT

For me, it's close to about 15 min/day so 75 min/wk. Usually when I'm getting ready in the morning. It's the rare time I can think. #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: Not near enough. Best laid plans are not coming to fruition. I find myself struggling for new ideas at times. #txed

RYHTexas Apr 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Working to improve #prek, #Prek4SA’s board approved $4.2M in grants for local early education providers: https://t.co/wqfu4I2qs6 #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1- I'm always learning. Always. I try to spend at least 25% of my time reflecting through blogging. Trying to get better at that 😬 #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu I like having a plan like that where you set aside the same time each day. Trying to "fit it in" does not work for me. #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: I do my best thinking and reflecting in the shower. I can't have a device in there so I'm stuck with my thoughts 1-2 times a day #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu I'm there with you. That kind of time comes early. #TXed would say 0 during he day.

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: my morning drive to work (45 minutes) 😳 on the way back home my son's awake though. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1-I was good at blogging last year, but I can't find the time to do it this year. #TXed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 @Bitmoji is life! I also found a new cool tool for badging this week that looks promising! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy Wow! That is awesome that you can spend that much time reflecting. You will see some great results I bet. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@danperez4ed That's where my best ideas come from. #TXed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1 Best thinking is in the shower! relaxing and no distractions! #parentproblems #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu I'm trying! It is hard for me for some reason. Just finding the time and the words sometimes! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm that is a good amount of time for you. The one advantage of having that kind of commute. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu I feel your pain. I have fallen off the blog wagon myself and cannot get myself back on it. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy I should probably be more selective of my words, but yeah, that time thing... #TXed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd I email myself ideas I have at stop lights...lol. #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd same. hard to find time! too busy..lol #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu gets ya every time! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm Now that's using time wisely! Get an app you can dictate into. #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm @pwagnerlcisd haha that is great! #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd @Kirkland_edu me too. It's been quite awhile. Seems that one thing is falling off the plate in that regard. #TXed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm @pwagnerlcisd that is awesome! #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd I have tried a few but email to me is the only to do list that ever works...#txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Question 2 is coming up! #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm stick with it then. #dowhatworks #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy @MistyMitchellm what app are you using for that? #TXed @pwagnerlcisd

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q2: What about you or your job would change if you could increase that number by 20%? Why? #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1) Whatever it is, it's not enough. #thespacesinbetween #TXed https://t.co/397iKmcmgr

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q1: What % of ur day/week/month do u spend in quiet reflection, thinking or learning? What are contributing factors of that number? #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm My brother has a commute like yours so he's a big Audible person to get through various "improvement" books #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I must say that a contributing factor is nature of my current position. So task, reaction and paper oriented. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Being in the position I am, it would affect a lot of people. Ideas/activities I create are shared across campuses in the district. #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1: Always learning but need to work on making time for reflection - tiredness takes over #TXed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: time with Ts helping them do more integration IN their classrooms not just PD. That work is more meaningful and real to me. #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Decrease the number of meetings and their lengths #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Running late tonight -- Sydney, elem CampusTech from Lubbock #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I wish I had more time to dig deeper into the curriculum. I feel like it's a mile wide and an inch deep. #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm I agree. Get in the game. If we can show them how it works in the class they are more likely to try. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@smussle We will take you whenever we can get you! #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2) If I made time for reflection, I would be able to see the big picture in such a way that bigger solutions would become apparent. #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd Aww thanks Paul! #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 I wish I had a planning period for me. no meetings. what I needed to do. #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd and I can suggest things that r more personal for them that fit their style. Also builds better relationships.#txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@smussle whoo hoo! Welcome Sydney! #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@KelleyJAndrews we talk about this in our meetings too. We need to schedule time but hate losing that option with others. #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

.@danperez4ed @MistyMitchellm I had a 30 minute commute for the first six years that I taught. Golden time for reflection, meditation. #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd @MistyMitchellm 2nd year ITS @ a school w/ connectivity issues, it has been hard. I try to get in wherever I can #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I'm so motivated my the quiet times and opportunities to learn. My attitude & outlook would be very different. #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A1....hmmmm....can't say I carve out time, but I should #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2 I could hear myself think more often and be more intentional about my "next steps" #txed https://t.co/KDUyCEEUro

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q2: What about you or your job would change if you could increase that number by 20%? Why? #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2: 20% more time would = more time with Ts/Ss in class helping! learning! etc, after fix-it work is done - more multi- tasking #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Question 3 is coming up! #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@knikole Hi Knikole! #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Bstamm00 Thanks Brett! #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd i know! it seems we have so much to do we get creative with time. i was typing today while walking my Ss to specials! #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy @pwagnerlcisd @MistyMitchellm Hang in there! We know the feeling! There r still some good work arounds of connectivity #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q3: If we aren’t able to make time for the people we serve, can we really be effective as leaders? #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: but 20% more time to reflect would be amazing to get thoughts, ideas, dreams into action #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Spent a lot of time doing PD for myself this yr. Trying 2 grow as much as I can. My role isn't huge, but I'm hoping it will change! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: The reason I don't find time to reflect/meditate is because all I am doing is making time for who I serve. They need that time. #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3 That is the truth. Have to make time to listen, help, learn, grow. #txed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@PrincipalOgg I know the feeling. Just got thru dealing w/my son. Teething. Ugh #txed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd Good to see you too, Paul! Hope you’re doing well! #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3 Cont: If I cannot be there to serve them, why would they ask me the next time? #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@knikole Hi Knikole! Love this-- time to think & be more intentional. #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 I need to be more mindful. live in the moment and not worry sometimes. #grow #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd Heeeey! #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3- 1 of the most valuable things we can do is be available to help. I guess it's good & bad but I rarely say no even when i should! #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3- I fully believe in servant leadership. If leaders don't make time for those they are leading, then what's the point? #TXed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3 If you’re not making time for the ppl you serve, who are you making time for? Takes to time 2 help, listen, reflect & grow w/others #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy #truth #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: I don't think so. To lead people and encourage change, you have to be involved with them...u have to build relationships. #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3) I was thinking the same thing, @pwagnerlcisd. The real question is this: if we don't make time for ourselves, can we be effective? #TXed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd Atta boy! Focus on the good! There’s always more of that there! #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: No, but I've seen people be impacted by various mediums. Some don't always need the in-person approach. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@FarleyJeffrey Great to have you here tonight Jeff! #txed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Great point, Jeffrey! You can’t help others if you can’t help yourself first! #txed https://t.co/l3DedR8XYp

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3) I was thinking the same thing, @pwagnerlcisd. The real question is this: if we don't make time for ourselves, can we be effective? #TXed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3: In short, no. Even if we don't actually have time we shld make ppl feel like we are giving them 100% #service #txed

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#leadwithgiants - Spot on. #txed https://t.co/pMnC5yLgGj

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: I don't think so. To lead people and encourage change, you have to be involved with them...u have to build relationships. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A3- making time for doesn't mean being a micro-manager, it's about being available, being visible #TXed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A3 How can you lead when you are disconnected? You have to be accessible and relatable. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@FarleyJeffrey That is a great question. I think the answer is yes...as long as what we are doing is what we love. #txed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Definitely tough one, Kirby! Feels like we’re “not” serving if “no” is part of our answer someone’s request #txed https://t.co/oMLvxXm7IO

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3- 1 of the most valuable things we can do is be available to help. I guess it's good & bad but I rarely say no even when i should! #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy and that's what's make you so valuable. But take of yourself and know your limits so you can be there for others #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thanks, @pwagnerlcisd. Great to be here. But even this is an example of the time issue. As I tweet, I am grocery shopping. #multitask #TXed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

This statement works on so many levels. #txed https://t.co/d1xt3OL5Mc

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A3 How can you lead when you are disconnected? You have to be accessible and relatable. #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3 Can't really separate the servant & leader if we are doing it right. Sacrifice is implied #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd Agreed! It's all about relationships and good ol' golden rule #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@FarleyJeffrey I just got home from BB practice about 3 minutes before the chat started. #txed #bringiton

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Question 4 is coming up! #TXed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q4: How do you help teachers and/or students feel like they are important and welcome vs feeling they are interupting in your day? #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Wisdom! #TXed https://t.co/esktSZuxop

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A3 How can you lead when you are disconnected? You have to be accessible and relatable. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: I try, not always successfully, to stop whatever else I am doing and give full attention with a smile. #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4- being visible and available #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Always with a smile :) #txed https://t.co/B4C07IzSsy

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: I try, not always successfully, to stop whatever else I am doing and give full attention with a smile. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: Another thing I try to do is ask 1-2 questions not related to work with them. Make it a personal connection. #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 Office door always open....forward desk phone to cell when I'm away....give my Ts my cell..#txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@FarleyJeffrey @pwagnerlcisd It's tough sometimes to put personal needs ahead of so many responsibilities. #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4: don't loose sight of why u r here! THEM! U dont teach/help standards...it's THEM. They are what is important. They are ur job. #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4+1 I try to give Ts I support multiple ways to contact me (text, email, @voxer, @twitter, @facebook) too #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Living dangerously! I don't go that far. I also need time for me. Shut down time. #txed https://t.co/dGV4Q3DbfB

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A4 Office door always open....forward desk phone to cell when I'm away....give my Ts my cell..#txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4 the article gives a great example of a mentor just making sure that the right welcome & attitude is maintained. #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4: LISTEN: If they see that I actually care to hear what they have to say, then they're more open to hear what I have to say #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4- my administrators do a great job of this! @IreneRuiz2121 and her A-Team always make time to listen. #TXed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A4 LOL! They know I'm an early bird and don't call me late. It's never been a problem. #txed https://t.co/CZroVEeuKI

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Living dangerously! I don't go that far. I also need time for me. Shut down time. #txed https://t.co/dGV4Q3DbfB
- knikole Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
  
  A4 Office door always open....forward desk phone to cell when I'm away....give my Ts my cell..#txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Compliments also! And let them vent about problems/concerns. #txed https://t.co/HMaTM9ZGDc

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: Another thing I try to do is ask 1-2 questions not related to work with them. Make it a personal connection. #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yes! You can't multitasks or divide your attention if we want to put that feeling out there. #TXed https://t.co/ZqZ7lIXhRh

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A4: I try, not always successfully, to stop whatever else I am doing and give full attention with a smile. #txed

FarleyJeffrey Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A4) Stop typing. Put up the phone. Give 'em undivided attention. The paperwork'll be there when you're done. #TXed https://t.co/sdctfFml5b

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q4: How do you help teachers and/or students feel like they are important and welcome vs feeling they are interupting in your day? #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm Oh yes...I think i have a masters in psychology by now... #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A4 cont- In that moment they make you feel as though what you are telling them is the most important thing in the world! #TXed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

....but my principal & my superintendent are also accessible. I mimic good practices #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@FarleyJeffrey it always is... #TXed I prefer people to paperwork any day!

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

What a concept...lead by example! #txed https://t.co/th7blSXqy5

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

....but my principal & my superintendent are also accessible. I mimic good practices #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A4: I always try to smile, be available, and I'm a great listener! I know their time is limited, make the most of it. #txed

xicanasoul Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Karma: Computer Glitch Affected Thousands of #STAAR Exams in #Texas https://t.co/2ZwVCE8ly7 #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Cognoscente of their time is a must! Great point Sydney! @smussle #txed https://t.co/8y4btIs7xg

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A4: I always try to smile, be available, and I'm a great listener! I know their time is limited, make the most of it. #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Question 5 is coming up! #TXed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A4 Approach with a smile to ask them how they are doing or smile when I respond positively to them. Take time to talk to them #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Q5: If you are able to keep the "open door" policy, is it at the sacrifice of something else? If so what? #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5: it sacrifices my lunch and the fact that I often start and stop projects over and over. #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5- I go back and forth with that one. Easily accessible, or in the learning environment? #TXed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5: If anything my reflection time is sacrificed. Learning and reflecting with others replaces my personal reflection. #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5- honestly, for me, no. My job is to help. My door is ALWAYS open. #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Who eats these days?!? Totally agree I do many things more than I need to because of interruptions. #txed #worthit https://t.co/mlIIKqHkNV

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A5: it sacrifices my lunch and the fact that I often start and stop projects over and over. #txed

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A5 Open door is open door. Can’t decide when you want to close it if it gets in way. Better to open doors to others thru accessibility #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A5: I second @edtech_savvy #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A5: As a CTech an open door policy is a must & not much a sacrifice other than ppl next in line - scheduling is tricky to fit all in #txed

pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I have to cut out early tonight, folks. Thanks to everyone for joining. Finish the week strong! #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A5 Learned to take some time for paperwork otherwise I have too much work at home...cannot sacrifice family #txed https://t.co/Qb8gXxl3Qm

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Q5: If you are able to keep the "open door" policy, is it at the sacrifice of something else? If so what? #txed

KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Goodnight #txed peeps. sorry, my kids are still not in bed! gah! #parentproblems

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd yeppers! Sometimes I eat lunch at my desk, door closed, & view a webinar or read blog posts just to take a lil time. #txed

JeffHiserBL Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A5: My "open door" policy, defines me as a school counselor. I always want my students to feel as though I'm approachable! #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@KelleyJAndrews my kids are in my bed. Struggle is real. #txed

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A5 I have 2 late days to stay & get 'er done. Lots to do at the home too...want to be PRESENT both places #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@pwagnerlcisd see ya in a couple of days at the Be Different conference! #txed

TXEDMod - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Question 6 is coming up! #TXed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@KelleyJAndrews go get 'em! #TXed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@knikole I like that! Scheduled stay late days! #txed

edtech_savvy Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A6- SHOULD be a given! However, I see it the other way around too often. #TXed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy @KelleyJAndrews My 14 yro is on Xbox, but headed to bed shortly #txed #parentofateen

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A6 Yes. As you move up, you serve others in greater capacities & greater numbers! But your power of influence also is greater! #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@knikole its tricky & it adds up over time. Got to know when draw a line & put 1st things 1st. Sacrificing health & family isn't OK. #TXed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A6: I suppose it depends on your personality & servant heart - always thinking of others no matter position #txed

lisamonthie Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Earn $350 for attending a Reading or Math Academy from @teainfo https://t.co/IswKb5R7bf #txed #txeduchat

MLunoff Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

AGREED! Sacrificed those before when I didn’t keep the main thing the main thing! Hurts you in long run! #txed https://t.co/RMx9pA77FG

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@knikole its tricky & it adds up over time. Got to know when draw a line & put 1st things 1st. Sacrificing health & family isn't OK. #TXed

oJaison Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Nice! I like this idea of setting and limiting the specific days you'll stay after. #txed https://t.co/vUfXJprHiC

knikole Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A5 I have 2 late days to stay & get 'er done. Lots to do at the home too...want to be PRESENT both places #txed

Bstamm00 Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A6 I wonder if there is a bit of quality/quantity discussion to be had here. Both have great value in the discussion! #txed

danperez4ed Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A6: I once had a principal tell me she didn't want to leave the classroom, but felt she could impact more Ss as an admin #txed

Kirkland_edu Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A6- I always think of leadership as a pyramid. The higher up you go, the more you serve below you. #TXed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A6: I used to serve 100+ students now -100 teachers/staff & 700+ Ss but still trying best to help & support needs #txed

MistyMitchellm Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A6: um...this can be true or it can be backwards...depends on the location. #txed

smussle Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@Kirkland_edu perfect mental image! #txed

oJaison Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A6: Yep if you're moving into any type of administrative role you-should-not only serve those staff but their students too. #txed