Each question will have a multiplier effect.
Question 1 will have 4 separate questions.
Question 2 will have 3 separate questions, etc.
Each question...a little more challenging to answer than the previous one.
Are you ready to have some fun while making history? #pln365
Sean Olson HS math teacher, head baseball coach, chess team advisor, and leadership alliance facilitator in southern NJ. Excited for tonight's #pln365 and I even brought a friend @CoachBKeating
Each question will have a multiplier effect.
Question 1 will have 4 separate questions.
Question 2 will have 3 separate questions, etc.
Each question...a little more challenging to answer than the previous one.
Are you ready to have some fun while making history? #pln365
Okay #pln365 - my first venture into your chat because @PaulONeill1972 totally dropped a hook that I couldn't resist! Excited to be here! Alicia from NC and I was born and raised here. Still live in the same town I was born in.
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1:
- When I was 19 years old after not passing my physical to enter the Navy.
- University of South Florida, Tampa.
- Entering my 18th year
- Both of my parents worked in education. Mom was a paraprofessional. Dad was a plant manager.
#pln365
A1 Not as long ago as one might think, maybe ten years ago, I went to Penn State for SecED and French, I have been teaching 25 years and had aunts and uncles who were teachers and guidance counselors #PLN365
A1: Realized I'd enjoy teaching when I was a senior in HS & had to choose a path.
Went to THE Appalachian State Univ for undergrad & East Carolina Univ (PIRATES) for both grad degrees
13 years in edu
No one in my immediate fam, but my aunt is a PreK assistant & ROCKS
#pln365
A1: a. Don't remember, just always did; b. @UrsinusCollege (if you're going to be a bear, be a GRIZZLY BEAR); c. 14 years; d. my rockstar wife! #pln365
A1
a: In MS/HS, it was the back-up plan.
b: BS: UMiami (FL) /Miami-Dade College
c: 9th year teaching
d: My wife @caaaarvahh is an elementary music teacher. My brother currently teaches his rate to new sailors in the Navy.
#pln365
A1: I realized I wanted to be an educator when I found myself as a single parent and in need of a career to support my children. But I always knew I would work with children. I went to Kean University. I have been in education for 5 years. My cousin is also in Education. #pln365
A1) -sophomore year of high school when I first felt the joy of helping out my classmates with their class work. - The College of New Jersey
-Two years
-I am the only member of my family working in education
#pln365
A1:
1. In 2nd grade
2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Double major in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education with a minor in music education
3. this is year 34
4. My mom & aunt both did (retired) My uncle was school board president.
#PLN365
A1...
~ 3rd grade ❤️
~ Bridgewster State University in Massachusetts @BridgeStateU
~ 20 plus yrs
~twin brother is Hs Principal & older sis is retired ele Principal
#pln365
A1: a. in the 1st grade. I had an amazing teacher and I wanted to be her.
b. Teaching = Iona College, New Rochelle, NY; Ed. Leadership = WNMU, Gallup, NM
c. 23 years
d. My maternal grandfather was a teacher; other than that, no one. #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1:
-1st grade I wrote that... strayed from the idea a few times but always returned.
-Wright State, then FAU for grad school
-7 wonderful years
-Just me and my wife
#pln365
A1:7 years old-had a class of stuffed animals and one love one! My momma bought me a chalkboard & an old school desk. I was hooked.
Univ. of Central Arkansas
21st year!
Just me! 1st one in the fam to graduate college. But my son will graduate in Dec and will teach! #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
I went into Texas Women's University thinking I'd major in nursing and work in the NICU. Switched to deaf ed 2 years in, and from then I was hooked! I've been in education for 15 years, and I'm the only one in my family! #pln365
-When I realized that to change the world I had to start with helping those right in front of me.
-University at UofR in Richmond, and @ACEedu.
-Been in education for 5 years now!
-My wife @AlisaPotter14 and my grandmother are both teachers!
#pln365
A1: wanted to be a speech path since i was in 2nd grade. got Bach degree in Minn and Masters in Wisconsin 18th year teaching My niece is a teacher #PLN365
A1: When I became a mom I knew I wanted to work with kids!
Rutgers, University of Pennsylvania, and Rowan are the universities I’ve attended.
My husband @_SeanFry also works in education. #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1: As long as I could remember, I wanted to be my T... with each passing year, my dream did not change direction.
I completed my EDU program from Holy Family University.
I have taught for the 11 years, but have been emersed in EDU for my entire life.
2 younger sisters! #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
#pln365 A1 My 1st year teaching | Proud graduate of @LamarUniversity | This is my 28th year as a teacher #BlessedCareer | My wife is a 6th grade math teacher and my son is a paraprofessional desiring to be a 1st grade teacher.
A1 I’ve always wanted to make a difference and love to teach. I have officially been teaching for 8y and in ed since I could help. My aunt was a counselor at schools & my grandmother worked in the office. Graduated from @HSUTX in Abilene, TX w/ ed and special ed. #pln365
I realized I wanted to go into education after meeting with my advisor @HofstraU. I went @VillanovaU for school counseling. This is my work mitzvah year and I can’t wait to celebrate it with my students on the 24th!! I’m the only person in my family in education. #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1: I knew I wanted to coach since I started play sports so teaching came natural.
@RiderUniversity for undergrad. @ACEedu for Master's in Ed Leadership & Curriculum and Instruction.
Feb will be 9 years.
Cousin is a middle school PE teacher.
#pln365
HAHAHA! Sept 1, 2007: https://t.co/nAUCZMcZcC#pln365 (Being that we're quoted in The Longest Yard for being a practice team, let me have this one thing, HAHAHA)
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A1: I wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. After 4th grade, I wanted to BE my teacher, Mrs. Watanabe. She was the best.
https://t.co/jcYbWfNEgI. from @longwoodu and M.Ed. from @UVaCurry
This is year #16 - omg
I have two aunts who are educators! #pln365
A1: Coaching in the inner city for my old fb coach. 50% of my team was special Ed. I wanted to be a champ for them off the field.
-I attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
-This is my fifth year and second school.
-No one in my family is in edu. #pln365
This is a third career for me - first was broadcasting, the second was corporate, and now this.... what is next? Only the Shadow knows..... *cue creepy music*. No one in my family is in education. #pln365
A1 When I taught swim lessons
The University of Ga. Grad 2005
Taught 14 years: lit special, 1st,2nd, kinder, now tech special, kinder enrichment
My husband is an educator. We have worked at 2 schools together.
We are highschool sweethearts.
#pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1 #pln365
x1: Age 5, when I was awed by my first master teacher
x2: @williamandmary@WMSOE ('94) @UVA@UVaCurry ('09) @Harvard@hgse (current)
x3: This is year 25
x4: 4th generation VA public school teacher (inc. both parents) + brother + sisters-in-law + cousin
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1 I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was in kindergarten - I always played teacher with my little sister 👩🏫
I got my MEd at SNHU
I started teaching when my kids were in HS - so 9 years
I am the only person in my family with a college degree -I am the only teacher
#pln365
A2A You must build relationships before you can teach content
A2B You must build relationships before you can teach content
A2C You must build relationships before you can teach content
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A1a Sitting in an auditorium with 750 students taking Exceptional People. I never spoke to the professor but he spoke to the dean about me changing my major. I walked into the Dean's office and it seemed like fate. #pln365
-My college lessons were pretty bad. I don't know if I would use any of them now!
-More robust classroom management.
-To change the world, change yourself first.
#pln365
Can't remember a specific lesson, but I'd say learning sign language has come in handy a few times!
More courses on how the brain works and how to make learning sticky
This Is Your Brain... This Is Your Brain When Learning
#pln365
A2 Going with my law school for the college, focus on relationships,
Everyone should learn how to build relationships,
I would teach at a law school #PLN365
The best decision I made was to follow in the footsteps of so many of my family members, especially my mother, and evolved into the educator I am today. My first day in the classroom I knew I was home. #pln365
A2: a) You cannot change every life but focus on the ones you know you can. b) create a work life balance that promotes personal well-being c) Personal Wellness in an Ever Changing World of Education #pln365
A2: Rapport is most important. Never covered the paperwork and tedium of teaching. Course title: fake it till you make it 101 aka learn on the job aka experience is better than theory #pln365
A2
-My college lessons were pretty bad. I don't know if I would use any of them now!
-More robust classroom management.
-To change the world, change yourself first.
#pln365
A1: I became an educator by chance. I was working in a hospital and my VP from high school recognized me and asked me “Miguel how would you like to become a teacher?”. I replied “how much do they pay 😂?” The rest is history 😂😂#pln365
A2: Was taught to focus on learning and not just teaching Ss how to meet deadlines. I try to keep flexible deadlines if I feel Ss can use it to improve work/learning.
How to develop relationships with Ss.
Developing personal relationships with Ss to maximize learning.
#pln365
A2:
-See each child before you see the student.
-Wish I had more background entering the profession on behavior support for kids.
-My College Course Title: Culture through Connections and Community
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
Thanks! I loved it, but the hours were awful! (had to get up too early in the morning to get that coveted "drive time" slot!) LOL - In radio, you could work in sweats, though! #pln365
A1: always wanted to be a teacher; University of Delaware and Wilmington University; This is my 15th year teaching; my brother works at a college but nobody else in my family is in education. #pln365
A2) “lack of language does not equal lack of knowledge” -crucial in ESL teaching.
-best practices for ELLs are best practices for ALL students!
“Leveraging ELs Cultural and Linguistic Knowledge and Skills to Enhance Learning” #pln365
A2: #pln365
a. Students are not products on an assembly line. They are individual humans who are often unpredictable, but one thing they all have in common is that they need love.
b. How not to be discouraged when things don't go as planned.
c. Risk-Taking 101
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A2~
~ treat your Ss like they are your own
~ it is not a 9-5 and worth every second
~How to teach with Integrity and An Open Heart & my favorite course title would be ....
TEACH WITH YOUR DOOR OPEN ❤️
#pln365
A2 #pln365
x1: Lost time is never found again.
x2: When given the choice between being right and being kind, #choosekind
x3: Changing School To Fit Kids (instead of changing kids to fit school)
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A2:
a: Always have a back-up plan you can pull out of the drawer or "back pocket region".
b. What really happens behind the closed classroom door & the actual expectations of the job.
c: Turn that frown upside down: The mean-gruff teacher is so 2000's.
#pln365
After two years pursuing a nursing degree and after my first child@was born.
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Texas A & M - Texarkana
23 years
Sister, 1st cousin #pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
A1: I realized I wanted to be an educator after working w/ the youth in missionary work
- I went to Virginia for both undergrad & masters degrees
-How many years have you been in education? 11
-Who else in your family works in education? No-one
#pln365
A2 One lesson was on the importance of learning profiles for each student
Empathy, but how do you teach that?
"Just be a descent person, the rest will happen"
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A2:
*A college lesson I've practice over and over is the #parentEngagement when we read Con Respeto book.
*Community engagement
*One day I'll teach a college class: "Establishing a Comfortable classroom for diverse Ss
#PLN365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
Q 1:
1 - I didn't decide to go into teaching until senior year of undergrad. Applied for an intensive one-year MA program
2 - University of Michigan (BA and MA) GO BLUE!
3 - 8th year in education
4 - A few cousins. Parents are in engineering and medicine.
#pln365
A2 One lesson from college:you have an amazing support system.
- One lesson that needs to be taught: you can’t learn it all in college.
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level-my course would be Adventures of the sped classroom & what you need to know. #pln365
#pln365 A2
a A college professor once said "If you are going into to teaching for the money, leave the room right now and change majors". #TRUTH! You don't teach for the $$$ you teach for the kids
b Differentiation and all it's aspects
c Inspire to #AlwaysBelieve
A2: Direct instruction is something many Ts claim to use but few actually do.
-Acting, improv, or some form of sales class for Ts
-Relevant learning: understanding your community and honoring their needs. #pln365
A1. (Times four)
-as a junior in high school, I went to a 3rd grade classroom for Read Across America and read Skippy John Jones!
-TCNJ class of ‘15
- 3rd year teaching
-my stepmom is a secretary in my school dostrict’s central office (people confuse our emails ALOT)
#pln365
A2x3:
-If you don’t genuinely love your job or you don’t love your students, you will not succeed.
-how to navigate policies and advocate for your students effectively.
-No shock here repping my side business: Academic Mindset 101!
#pln365
A1: Sociology-people are crazy interesting. Maybe it's not a lesson, but a takeaway. Observing my Ss without judgment is eye-opening.
I wish we were taught how to build strong relationships with families and kids. That's where it's at.
The Power of Reflection
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A1) when I first taught swimming to toddlers... I was in 8th grade! Thanks Swimzone🏊🏻♀️ @TPE_tigers
Proud Boston University (@BUWheelock ) alum! Go Terriers! 🐾
2nd year in education 🍏🍎
Nobody in my family works in education sadly :( #pln365
A3:
- Hands down, teaching philosophy in Ancient Greece. Talk about opportunities for reflection.
- Having @tomhanks visit my school. Why? His ability to enthusiastically pour himself into so many roles demonstrates what happens when passion and purpose collide.
#pln365
A2: Every life experience brings room to grow (good, bad or indifferent).
Active listening to the people that surround you could save much time, as well as, promote better outcomes.
Children know the answers... Learn how to ask the right questions!
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A2: How to teach Inquiry in science classes. Probably the only thing I took away.
Better instruction of how to teach all ss (Most differentiation courses were awful)
"Station Teaching" or "How to find out what each ss really knows that doesn't show on a test."
#pln365
Had a professor that taught me that engagement was key. Personal finance for me would have been a good idea lol. But true. I aim to work at the college level eventually...course would be “How to Teach. No really...I’ll show you” #pln365
How to be willing to confront the status quo and understand the continuum of change was huge for me.
We should be taught how to engage in productive conflict.
I would teach a class on leadership.
#pln365
Hi #pln365! Kim, principal in WI. I was born in Wisconsin, lived in many places in WI as a child, lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years, then back to WI. Finally landed in Michigan (Yooper) in sixth grade & graduated from HS there. Back to WI as an adult. Whew!
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
A2: I majored in biology and chemistry. I didn’t take any education courses but what I did learn was that teaching was difficult and not easy my first year. I learned the hard way but did not give up. #pln365
A2a Behavior will get worse b4 it gets better.
2b Don't listen 2 information "helpful" colleagues offer about Ss. Start the relationship the day you meet & remember every day is a clean slate.
2c I would love 2 replicate Exceptional People because it is a game changer. #pln365
A3 I would take them to Washington them for a full trip and see All the sights. Plus hit the hotel pool...Cannon Ball
Ron Clark @mrronclark_ He rocks and he is here in Atl. I would have them see him at RCA #pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
A1:
*If I could take my students anywhere in the world it'll be Guatemala! They'd be able to help so many children in need.
*If I could bring @burgessdave
to my class...it would be EPIC!!! I need his passion and energy
#PLN365
A2:
1. Just love them!
2. How to involve parents before a negative situation needs to be addressed. Involve them in a positive manner first. Then, if there is a tougher situation, you've already got that positive foundation.
3. "Parents. The Forgotten Piece of the Puzzle
#PLN365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
For me since I’m a Texas history buff it would have to be the Alamo in San Antonio. Guest? Hmm tough one...would have to find a Civil War descendent! #pln365
A3:
a: World Trade Center. Talk all things math related (and of course a bit of history). Engineering, Business, Security, Guest Relations, etc.
b: My advisor Professor D from my undergrad. Great guy, excellent storyteller, maybe the best teacher I know!
#pln365
A2.
-“you will be teaching human beings” a short but sweet and oh so important lesson
-wish I had a class on how to hold your bladder after drinking multiple cups of coffee 😂
-I could teach “how to survive your first year!”
#pln365
Q2:
-Expect the unexpected. ALWAYS.
-I think all teachers should all be certified to be school counselors as well - AND detectives.
-My college course: The Art of Writing, Painting, and Flailing
#pln365
A1) It usually shocks everyone that I said I would not go into education because I witnessed things my mom went through as a teacher. I will blog about it one day.
I always knew, but I resisted it.
@MarquetteU@AlvernoCollege@stritchu
Year 12 #pln365
A3A Washington, DC
A3B Struggling with the guest speaker, but I'd lean to @brewerhm. He would fire up our students and our staff to be the best they can be. #pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
A3: Pakistan as we reading Amal Unbound as part of #GRA18 and it takes place there. I’d bring in Rachel Hollis but maybe that’d be selfish on my part. #pln365
A2 the one lesson from college was to reinforce that HS Ts have to get Ss ready FOR college. Cute lessons and projects are great - but those mind maps aren’t going to help you write that 5 page paper at 1 am on a Tuesday night. #pln365
A3: I would take my kids to the Unicode Konstanz, Germany where I studied to share a lot of 1st hand experiences in the target language.
I would love to have Angela Merkel be a guest. #pln365
A1:
*2nd year of college after an “Exploring Teaching” class
*Northern Michigan University - Go Wildcats!
*28 years in education (😱😱😱)
*First educator in my family (1st t attend college)
#pln365
A1: I wanted to be an educator when I discovered I didn't want to be a veterinarian :p
- I went to NAU for undergrad and ASU for grad school
- This is my 8th year in education
- My uncle is a G3 teacher and my mom does work with Penn State
#pln365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
#pln365
#pln365 - To Tudor England! (We'd need Bill and Ted's Time Machine, though). I love learning how the world got to the place it is today, and I've got a secret crush on King Henry and his zaniness. Wow, what a crazy time in history! Definitely Prince Harry in my classroom!
A3: Location in the world? Castaway Cay - Disney's private island & so much fun - would imagine any lesson there would be amazing!
Guest speaker to bring into the kids? Easy answer - @burgessdave. I wish I could observe him as a T & want to see my Ss interact w/ him! #pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
A2 My Science Classes for Edu were all spot on! Hands on
I wish I had a class on Relationships with students and parents
I would teach a class called, Bring It
It would be about what we can bring into our classrooms to make learning exciting and spark love for learning
#pln365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
#pln365
A3: Probably space to investigate gravity. I know that isn't in the world, but those who know me understand that following directions is not exactly my strength. 🤣🤣
Someone who is going to teach them about taking risks or about anti bullying... don't konw who. #pln365
A3x2:
- I would take them to the center of their own community so they could be the experts and teach me and each other.
- Sir Ken Robinson. He’s my go to educator for instilling passion and creativity in students.
#pln365
A3 - On site lesson-where history has been made. Famous speech location such as a birds eye view of MLK’s I have a dream.
- Guest speaker to be brought in: Kid President #pln365
A3. I would take a group of kids to the football practice field where I grew up. We would discuss grit, fortitude and the real lessons we learned on that field. I would take @DSchumacher75 and @adam_bisenius#pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
#pln365
A2 Be transparent about what you don’t know.
How to address the needs of the WHOLE child. Teaching is SO MUCH MORE than academics.
Unconventional Teaching and Learning - Breaking the Mold #pln365
A2 one lesson that I wish was taught was the basics of grammar. I know it - but teaching it is difficult if it isn’t really taught between elementary and HS. In college, it’s too late. #pln365
A1 :
A-I realized when I was in hs but I wanted 💰 and experience.
A2-DVU, Wilkes, DeSales
A3- College 5, K-12 13
A4-My daughter is a therapeutic riding instructor. Does that count?
#pln365
A2:
- Effective note taking (creating a table of contents at the beginning of a notebook)
- Not so much a lesson, but more active in-service teaching hours should be required
- The Practical Classroom 101
#PLN365
Q2 (times 3):
- What is one lesson from college that was spot on that you've put to use in your career?
- What is one lesson in college that should be taught but isn't?
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course?
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A1: Catching up and love this chat!
*Thanks to @LPSSupt I learned in HS that teaching was for me!
*My elementary background at Kean led to a literacy MA and doctorate @RutgersGSE
*14 years in and still excited! #PLN365
Q1 (times 4) :
-When did you first realize you wanted to work as an educator?
-Where did you go to college for your degree(s) in education?
-How many years have you been in education?
-Who else in your family works in education?
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A4: Every time a student runs to give me a hug - no matter if it's a PreK student to a half-grown 8th grader. Never fails to make me smile & melt my heart. #pln365
A4:
- When a student who overcame many obstacles was able to graduate on-time invited me to dinner with his family. I was SO incredibly humbled and honored to be part of their special celebration. #pln365
A3:
-Easy! One of my college professors always used to say before a test, “maintain your integrity.”
- One lesson: survival skills.
- If given the opportunity to teach at the college level, what would be the title of your course? How to survive the unimaginable! 🤣
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Having the school supt stop by the gym during a K jump rope class and get a follow up email from her about how she enjoyed the engagement and joy she saw--thanks @AsheboroSchools & former Supt. Dr. Frost #PLN365
A2 it is one of my professional goals to teach collegiately so keeping it simple... an old school literature class. Here are the novels, these days are discussions, papers are due on these dates... well oiled machine #pln365
A3a Great Britain since we are studying Brit Lit, maybe take Chaucer's pilgrimage and have them tell their own stories.
3b Will Smith for his wow factor and his insightfulness. #pln365
A3: I would take my kids to the University Konstanz, Germany where I studied to share a lot of 1st hand experiences in the target language.
I would love to have Angela Merkel be a guest. #pln365
A3: Many of our Ss have never left the state or even south jersey. I'd take them somewhere tropical. Enjoy nature and teach them how to slow down and see the beauty around them.
My mentor that teaches the power of transformative coaching.
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A3 Wow these ?s. So thinking students. I would take them somewhere we could help and also explore like South Africa and have @TheEllenShow be with us. #pln365 such an experience with someone with experience, joy, and love for ALL- we would learn so much!
A3: I can't choose one place to take my Ss. Can't I just become Ms. Frizzle and go on all types of adventures?
I'd want Cal Ripken, Jr. to come to my classroom. He's my hero. #pln365
With you on the field trip! And Hamish would rock it. Kids love him and I would love to see him speak! @brewerhm He spoke to our Gwinnett County Principals last summer. Lucky them! #pln365
A3A Washington, DC
A3B Struggling with the guest speaker, but I'd lean to @brewerhm. He would fire up our students and our staff to be the best they can be. #pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
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a. Rural Alaska - it's a different world there!
b. Eric Gebhart, my former (now retired and consulting for the Iowa Dept. of Ed.) superintendent. He was a mentor and inspiration to me and many many others.
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
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A3)
- Olympic training facility. To show them what hard work looks like and where it can lead you.
-@BarackObama He showed the world how to break down barriers with kindness and work ethic. #pln365
Q3:
-In a fantasy world: The future - to see that there are long-term consequences to our actions in the present. In reality: Stratford-upon-Avon! :)
-Guest speaker: @jk_rowling So many of my middle school students are so inspired by her life story. #pln365
A4: The moment I saw the look on my Ss faces when they had realized that they had created a full writing portfolio for poetry at the end of the year and where they had started. (I taught ability groups- I had the low group class: bottom 25%ile Ss.) #pln365
A4: I had my 8th graders do a poetry coffeehouse each year - watching reluctant, shy kids pour their hearts out to parents through their own poetry in front of an audience was the BEST! Moving for me, and MONUMENTALl for those kids! #pln365
Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
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A4: favorite memory would have to be when a parent called me to tell me that her daughter prayed at the dinner table that I would feel better soon (I was sick that day). the mom told me that she never adds to the prayers but did that day. Loved it! #pln365
A3: Capitol Hill. Given today's political climate, students need to be aware of current issues in the community / country.
- Ru Paul. His lesson would probably be about Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent.
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Q3 (times 2):
- If you could take a group of students to any location in the world to teach a lesson "on-site" where would you choose?
- If you could bring in a guest speaker for the day who would you choose? (Person must be living)
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A2:
*Lifelong Learning (one of my cooperating teachers was implementing many new things in her last year before retirement)
*I was clueless on assessment. I’m sure the programs have made HUGE improvements in this area since the 80s. 😉
*How to leave a lasting legacy
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A4: Having a S who failed my class, come back and tell me I was their favorite teacher. I asked why and they said bc you cared about me beyond my grades.
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A3) I would take them to Japan where I grew up and show them the values I hold dear to my heart.
I'd love to have @BarackObama and @MichelleObama come talk to my students!! #pln365
A4: Having students who "hated" you as a teacher because you are "hard", but thank you as they walk away as seniors graduating because they knew I cared for them.
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A4: When left a school I LOVED, ready to expand my impact, a 6th grader wrote me a heartfelt note about my presence in the hallways and classrooms. Made me realize that we make a huge difference when we smile and greet kids everyday! Her note is still on my office wall. #PLN365
A4: Favorite memory...when a high school senior (a former 3rd grade student) came back to visit me the day before graduation to give me a Life Impact Diploma. There are no words! #pln365
A4: From 4 years ago...I love the impact the iwe had on our Xavier but the impact he had on us will never be matched. The relationships & kindness was unreal! https://t.co/zCs51st4Ol#pln365
My favorite memory was when I looped from 1st to 2nd.
I tricked my kids with balloons that had their 2nd grade teachers name & said they would visit their new class. They popped them and it was my name. They huddle around me and chanted my name. I cried...they were 6
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A4 My favorite memory is a hug I received from a student during graduation. Totally unexpected. I think about that every day and what I might have done to make that happen. #pln365
A4: Rube Goldberg machines. Taught me to take risks, allow ss to take risks and sometimes fail without me stepping in. Besides, I got to work the best teacher in the entire school- an art teacher who has taught me so many things!! #pln365
A4:
I moved out of state all alone for my current job. For my birthday that year (the beginning of the year), my 7th gr homeroom students decorated my room with balloons, sang "Happy Birthday", and showered me with cards, presents, and chocolate. I truly felt at home. #pln365
LOL! I hear you! My next career will be full-time writer. I have 2 under my belt, but lack the time needed to really move that forward. Soon.... soon..... :) #pln365
A4 Interviewing for the lead principal job at my current building. I was the AP and interviewed with 14 of my staff members. I will never forget that experience. Made me fall in love with Peine Ridge Elementary even more!! #pln365
#pln365 A3 TOUGH QUESTIONS!
a @YellowstoneNPS would be my choice to do an interactive math class
b If I could have one guest speaker to talk about math it would be Amy Fara Fowler from the Big Bang Theory.
A4)
The first time I had a student come to me for a non-math related issue. To feel the trust and connection let me know that teaching is more than grades and lessons. #pln365
A2:
A- Kindness will always win in the long run.
B- S/B free and mandatory: how to pay for college w/o debt.
C- Why Awareness is Key to Success
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A4: Receiving a note requesting that I hand out a diploma to a student who struggled all 4 years to just get through school and that I was the reason they were still alive. Very heavy. #pln365
A4: A memory that really impacted me was during my first year. I was sick, but drove into school early to make sure my sub plans were set and organized. My AP saw me, asked me to go home, and told me that things will go on without me. So true and humbling. #pln365
A4: #pln365 Reaching that one student everyone else thought was impossible and getting a big hug and a huge thank you from him when he graduated with a scholarship to a tech college.
A4 There have been so many but the one my Ss enjoy hearing about is my field trip when I took my 8th grade special needs Ss in Kissimmee swimming with manatees. Such an amazing and indelible experience. #pln365
A4) Working all year with my student teaching classroom and finally producing a 5 paragraph essay that had claim, evidence, and reasoning in each supporting paragraph. It was A LOT of work but so rewarding for how hard the Ss worked! #pln365
A3:
*Homeless shelter
*Probably a Pirate like @burgessdave to steer us down a new path or @gcouros to help steer us down the path of innovation
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#pln365 I am currently living through my favorite memory as an educator. My 1st book "The Story of Always Believe" is in publication now. It will be out in November. My students and coworkers are so excited. This year will be magical.
A4:
So many great memories over the decades, but a favorite is with a 7th grade girl whose mindset I was able to flip toward loving math. She was going into HS wanting to be a math teacher (after hating it all her life). #pln365
A3.
-Pompeii; it is by far the most interesting, moving, and education place I have ever been. Students could get so much out of it-even third graders!
-I would love to have Malala Yousafzai to speak in my classroom. She is an absolute inspiration. #pln365
A4: Sitting at an IEP meeting (drowning in happy tears) as the parent stated "Miss. Jen, we should be the ones crying happy tears. YOU gave US our life back." Never forget. Ever. ❤️❤️❤️ #pln365
A4x1:
Hardest question for sure. Let’s go with the “at risk” student who wasn’t supposed to graduate, who I worked with for hours during my lunch, writing me to thank me and to say how well she’s doing in her college program as an Ed major
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A4: I saw a mother, years later, of a student who was selective mute at the time share how my care and commitment played a critical role in her daughter developing trust in the school and starting to speak to others in school. Happy tears!!!! #pln365
A1:
I decided to be an educator my Freshman year if high school.
Bachelor and masters degree from Delta State University.
Eighteen years total. Three as a teacher and 15 as an administrator.
My wife teaches at a college.
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A3:
1- To have class in the middle of a wild horse herd. Nevada, South Dakota, Arizona. Watch SEL through the animals and relate it to the class.
2- Gary Vaynerchuck @garyvee but I'd probably get in trouble and he'd get kicked out due to his F💣 (at least in HS).
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Diagnosed w/cancer while in law school - moved home & took a job @ local Catholic School promptly fell in love w/being an educator
- Seattle University
- 31 yrs
- Sister MS teacher (Mom 53 yrs retired) 5th generation educator #pln365
@PaulONeill1972 thanks for a great chat! My phone died in the middle of it 🤦🏽♀️ (I guess my phone couldn’t handle all the excitement) but I’m loving reading all of the responses now! Still pondering Q4... not sure if I’ll be able to decide! #pln365
A4: My favorite ed memory, thus far... my first year of teaching was in a tough district. End of year, 1 of my Ss said to me: "don't take it peronally, Miss. It is not you, you taught us alot" She wrote me a beautiful card of thanks, I was touched to tears. #pln365
This is powerful and oh so true. We don't have to hide ourselves from our Ss. If we expect them to open up and share with us then we should model that same behavior. #pln365
A4: Tough one. Being the one for an ES student who is now one of the best mother's I know. Being kind & showing compassion led to a human life being given a chance. (I didn't even know it at the time). She is now in college for nursing.
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It was amazing to be so close to an animal so big. They are also amazingly smart, knowing to go beyond the ropes when they were done with the people. It was probably the most peaceful experience of my life, truly transcendental, & a once in a lifetime experience for Ss. #pln365
-- two locations. Who could not pass up Washington D.C. BUT Great Barrier reef would be awesome (sustainability, water studies, plants/animals/...)
-Black Panther dir. & screenwrtr Ryan Coogler;Any Medal of Honor recipient; Nainoa Thompson Navigator of the stars Hokulea #pln365
