A1 I look forward to greeting the students in the hallway every morning. I am also thankful that I work in a place where we say the pledge of allegiance every day. #ycsdchat
A1: The one small delight I look forward to every day is driving home from school with my preschool son while we sing songs and talk about what he learned that day. And then seeing my 6 month old daughter smile when we walk in the door. #ycsdchat
A1 #ycsdchat I’m thankful for very supportive administrators who always make us feel like professionals and who understand the importance of building a cohesive, spirit filled, philanthropic building culture
A1: I actually love seeing the kids come in every morning. 🤗Being an AP is different than my former teacher role. I’m the first face that many students see. I always try to smile and say good morning. Even when I’m addressing dress code 🙃. I love this job! #ycsdchat
A1 I look forward to connecting with my boys and hearing how their days went. I also enjoy working with excellent people who are always so positive and obviously love their work. #YCSDchat
I always look forward to my first laugh of the day with the students. Sometimes they seem so uptight. I little laugh and we all loosen up a bit and we can enjoy our time together. #ycsdchat
A1 I look forward to greeting my students in the morning with our new greeting choices board. It's fun to see what they choose. Plus seeing past years students as well. It's a great way to start the day. #ycsdchat
A1: It may sound silly but that first sip of a cold @CocaCola will brighten my day and pep up my spirit...and energy level for this sometimes tired teacher! #ycsdchat
A1: I am thankful for bringing my elementary son with me each morning and putting him on the bus at my school to go to his school. I love the sense of family and the support we offer each other, and I like that he sees so many people who care about learning. #ycsdchat
A1-Just getting to be with students-doesn't matter whether its greeting them, teaching them, or hanging with them in the cafeteria during lunch duty #ycsdchat
A1: I look forward to that first proud moment of the day. Frequently absent student who made it to school, student holding the door for a peer, seeing a teacher share a smile and chat with a kiddo in need #YCSDchat
A2: This month we started sharing something we are thankful for in our morning meeting. I forgot it one day and my students called me out for it. I love that they are excited about sharing something they are thankful for #ycsdchat
Roxana, YHS Social Studies.
A1: I always look forward to my morning caffeine fix- Diet Coke. Even when I’m ready to wind down I want a Diet Coke to feel relaxed. #YCSDchat
A2: I try to make sure to acknowledge when someone looks nice or to say hello to those who walk through the gym at any given moment when I don’t have a class. It’s the small things... #ycsdchat
A2: I try to remember that most people (staff and students) are doing the best they can do and many are fighting unseen battles. I try to show I'm happy with whatever effort I can get. #ycsdchat
A2: I think just showing students how you are thankful for them and their actions and show how to be grateful. Students also respond well when they see it happening with the adults in the building - modeling the behavior you want them to follow. #ycsdchat
A2 Encouraging respect and verbal thank yous to those whose work often goes unnoticed by students- custodians, cafeteria workers, office staff. Helping kids see that we are all in this together and small gestures can make all the difference. #YCSDchat
A2: Acknowledgement is important. I want to give students the opportunity to write thank you notes. I’ve tried this before at Mothers Day...and even gotten a few parent responses about how they didn’t expect but ❤️ a homemade card from school from their “older” child. #ycsdchat
A2: I’ve considered having students write thank you cards to some of their favorite teachers in the building. Sometimes we need to be promoted to voice what we’re thankful for. #YCSDchat
A2--by taking the time to acknowledge my gratitude either by an email, a shout out, or even the handwritten note. It's amazing how a little time it takes to show genuine appreciation to another goes #ycsdchat
A2 - Research shows you can not be grateful and stressed at the same time. I teach my students that when they're doing something new or hard to prep themselves with three things they're grateful for and "tuck" them in their pocket for later.
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A2 - Research shows you can not be grateful and stressed at the same time. I teach my students that when they're doing something new or hard to prep themselves with three things they're grateful for and "tuck" them in their pocket for later.
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A2: We had a teacher a few years ago who, every time I said good morning to him, replied, “It is! Thank you for the reminder!” It always made me smile. #ycsdchat
A2: I try to make sure to acknowledge when someone looks nice or to say hello to those who walk through the gym at any given moment when I don’t have a class. It’s the small things... #ycsdchat
A2: Have a couple of minutes each morning or afternoon to have students share something that happened that they are thankful for, or someone that helped them that day who they are thankful for. #YCSDchat
A1: I get to start every day with smiles and high fives as I greet the students entering the building, ...can't have a bad day with that head start. #ycsdchat
A2: I try and thank students when I can, thank you for walking in the hall can go a lot further than something with negative words like no running. #ycsdchat
A2. I’m working on showing my appreciation for others this year and recognizing the positives.. whether it’s mailing a note home to a student, leaving a note in a teacher’s mailbox, or ponying a note to another colleague in YCSD. Letting people know they are valued #ycsdchat
A2: Even when my students are having a bad day I tell them “I love YOU dearly, but I don’t love your behavior today”. Show them that we love them even on their not so great days! #YCSDchat
A2: I like to be present when talking with peers, community or students. Gratitude isn’t always a thank you, it can be giving time and respect. I have to remind myself to turn off the screen. #ycsdchat
A3: I am most grateful for my iPhone adapter to connect to my projector, lol. Again, sometimes the simplest of things make the biggest difference. #ycsdchat
A3 I am really enjoying Flipgrip this year. When I need to celebrate an accomplish with a class, but I can't get to the room during the day, I send a personal video message. #ycsdchat
A3: it changed everything! I love using VR goggles with my students. It's the only opportunity some of them will have to "be" in another country #ycsdchat
A3: FLIPGRID!!! My students LOVE taking their tests via video from home. And they can re-recorduntil they are happy with their performance! Then I give them immediate feedback! #YCSDchat
A3: Hovercams! And I've recently grown very thankful for Class Dojo videos, Screencasts, and FlipGrid - anything that gives me better, more complete ways to show parents what we are doing in class. Also, BeeBots and Plickers are such an engaging, simple way to assess! #ycsdchat
When I taught 5th grade, I had a writing desk in the back of the classroom, fully equipped with TY cards, stationary, etc where students could go to and write notes to others-adults & kids. They loved it! #ycsdchat
A2: I’ve considered having students write thank you cards to some of their favorite teachers in the building. Sometimes we need to be promoted to voice what we’re thankful for. #YCSDchat
A3: This year I am most thankful for @Edulastic and how I have easily able to incorporate it into my classroom. It makes this teacher’s life so much easier. Instant feedback to students and it breaks down all the data for the teacher! #ycsdchat
A3: I like all the tech game type sites like @GetKahoot@nearpod and @Socrative They help us create highly engaging review activities kids look forward to and love playing. #ycsdchat
A3- I am so grateful for the copier ( 🤞 it works tomorrow). It isn’t just that I can make worksheets, but I can type and print directions for students who need a visual, scan in student work samples to save for later, etc. #ycsdchat
A2: I love it when students exit my room and thank me for the class! I know how good it feels to be appreciated. To teach my 6th graders how to write a proper email, I ask them to write an email thanking a former or current teacher for their time #ycsdchat
A3: Can I be grateful for the Internet? 🤔The resources are endless. The networking is infinite and overall I can’t remember life without the world at my fingertips. 🤗I’m a better educator because of it. 👩🏽🏫 #ycsdchat
A3: I am thankful that our district provides us with the Office 365 suite and the option to download these for free on our own home devices. I love the flexibility that I can use the programs in Office 365 anywhere and on any device!! #ycsdchat
A3: Hovercams! And I've recently grown very thankful for Class Dojo videos, Screencasts, and FlipGrid - anything that gives me better, more complete ways to show parents what we are doing in class. Also, BeeBots and Plickers are such an engaging, simple way to assess! #ycsdchat
A3: I ❤️ office the 365 Survey feature. It allows me to get quick but important feedback from staff that helps me do instructional things like plan PD to operational things, like allocate money for what’s needed #ycsdchat
A3 Class Dojo has been wonderful. I have been able to send photos/communicate with parents serving overseas or in one case a parent who had to be hospitalized for cancer treatment. It made them still feel like they were involved. #ycsdchat
A3 Class Dojo has been wonderful. I have been able to send photos/communicate with parents serving overseas or in one case a parent who had to be hospitalized for cancer treatment. It made them still feel like they were involved. #ycsdchat
A3: Zipgrade. My kids took a test today, and I was able to pinpoint a skill we need to focus on and get a warmup for tomorrow or Friday. Timely feedback is great. #ycsdchat
A2: Sometimes someone leaves us a message drawn on a pillow in our classroom. It just says hi, but it makes me happy that someone took some time out for us. #ycsdchat
I just started using teams on office 365, it is a great way for a small group of people to stay connected. Thanks @christinahead1 fir showing us this. #ycsdchat
A3: I appreciates many. Personally appreciate the collaboration One Note provides. Love seeing student engagement soar with @Flipgrid and assessment rigor with @Edulastic#YCSDchat
A4 I appreciate the compassion and dedication that #yesfalcons staff members show to our students EVERY SINGLE DAY! There are too many to tag! #ycsdchat
A4: I appreciate that my “lunch bunch” is always there to love and support me. Even though some have moved to other schools and some have changed lunch times they give honest feedback and are a great sounding board. @sratorry@RoweFrench#ycsdchat
A4: I appreciate how @JessicaBurket1 is always looking for places in our plans where we can add a Kagan Structure or a more rigorous formative assessment for our tier 1 and 2 students. #ycsdchat
A4: My colleagues are always there for me. We support each other and encourage each other constantly. So incredibly thankful for colleagues who have also become such close friends. #YCSDchat
A4 - The thing I love most about my co-workers is they get it in ways only teachers can! When you tell your "not teacher" friends about your day.... There is always something lost on translation! 😜
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Q4 I appreciate how everyone on my team contributes and shares resources. We all want what is best for the students and to make our lessons more engaging. #ycsdchat
A3: I am thankful for @Flipgrid We are collaborating with a class in Washington State about our shared water pollution issues. Students are more invested when they are video recording a presentation that will be critiqued by peers. #ycsdchat
A4: Ts who are are “all in” for kids and know our impact is so much bigger than teaching the content of the curriculum. An admin team who can laugh together and pull together to get the hard work done! #YCSDchat
A4 I appreciate @MrsSMBean and her ability to bring humor to any situation! 😂 Also, all TMS faculty and staff always have each other’s backs. Truly a family! #TabbFamily#ycsdchat
A4: I am very thankful for the colleagues I have, not only on the 3rd grade team, but our entire staff. YES is filled with the most strong, caring, dedicated people I have worked with. Everyone lifts each other and has your back in all situations. #yesfalcons#ycsdchat
A4: My roomie is my savior. We teach the same preps and are in a constant PLC. She always has my back 100% when I need help and supports my desire to dress up. #ycsdchat 💙 you @bfenstyphillips
A4: My lunch bunch doesn't tweet, but they laugh! I look forward to a bit of non-school conversation for 20 minutes each day. Lunch is good time to disconnect with tech and reconnect with friends #ycsdchat
A4: I have to give a shout out to my daughter-in-law Lindsey Cagle. She is not only an amazing teacher who inspires me every time I see her teach or listen to her share, she is a fantastic wife & mother to some of my favorite people 😊#ycsdchat
A4: I am very thankful that I get to work in a school where I get to know so many amazing people and teachers including the ones in my own children's lives. They love being students at YES. #yesfalcons#ycsdchat
I am so thankful for the staff at YES, I love how our veteran teachers help support our new teachers. And I love the ideas our new teachers bring with them! #ycsdchat
A4: Colleagues who care about what matters and share common goals. I love that I get to work with such a diverse group and that everyone challenges one another to grow to ultimately make it better for students #ycsdchat#teamycsd Can I tag the whole division @YCSD ❤️?
A4. I enjoy that I am always learning something new from the leaders I work with like @HeatherJYoung3 & @THopkinsAP. & #twitterlessdoug - also enjoy when teachers pop in my office just to say “hi” 😊 #ycsdchat
A4: I’m eternally thankful for @JCon_247, who took me on as a student teacher and helped me find work doing the job that I love. I’m also eternally thankful for @hball1025, who has helped me more times than I can count when I second guess my lesson plans. #ycsdchat
A4: I really appreciate that my team at both schools is so understanding when I can’t get to them right away or I’m at the other school and other teachers are willing to step in and help! Plus so many that actually try my crazy ideas! 💙🧡❤️🖤 #ycsdchat
A4: I’ve always felt that if the adults don’t want to be in school or aren’t engaged- how can we expect the students to be invested? Schools are all about people- little and big people. I ❤️ my DES family #ycsdchat
A4: #ycsdchat I’m grateful for my colleagues for understanding that I’m an introvert and sometimes keep too much to myself. I love having coworkers with whom I can collaborate, celebrate, or commiserate, depending on the need!
A5: Amazing wife, loving mother, & engaging educator @mommyfield has inspired me since hs. She started as my bio teacher @yhs_falcons but that grew into much more over the past 20 years. Thank you for being a huge source of inspiration for my teaching career and life #ycsdchat
A5: This would be my Grandpa. He was also my confirmation sponsor. I don't think I've seen a picture of him where he wasn't smiling. He loved his family, music and even work. I think about him every day. #ycsdchat
A5: Kim Sholtis even though I don't think she uses Twitter. She's the best teacher and friend. She always looks for new ideas and even though she moved we still share teaching techniques #ycsdchat
A5: My class is who inspires me to do better everyday. They raise the bar for how I need to teach them and be the best for them. Also, @MsDurio has helped inspire me to be the best I can be and has helped me grow tremendously this year. #ycsdchat
A5 #ycsdchat My mama is a YCSD Teacher of the Year x 2. Creative, engaging, dedicated, and charismatic: between my mom Jan Miller and Melinda Eaton Cunningham, I am blessed and inspired to have such wonderful women in my life! #falconfamily
A5 There are many people who inspire me but I will give a shout out to @MMadrigalYCSD at GMS. She is always looking for ways to engage her students and challenge them. She is a constant source of wisdom on so many things. Thanks! #ycsdchat
A5: there’s too many to mention! @labelwp was the first principal (not the last!) who pushed me to be more, encouraged me to try new things and helped me regroup when things didn’t work without being critical or tearing me down! #ycsdchat
