A1: Speaking in front of adults was a fear that I had before entering the field of education. Working as a DJ got rid of that fear quickly. I am now fearless in front of crowds and enjoy interacting with people because I turned a fear into something I enjoy. #pln365
A1 I am a fast talker, the fear I had was would my Ss be able to understand me; dealt with that by being very aware of my energy & pace in a lesson #pln365
That fear of being credible was also on my mind as I entered the profession With little/no experience that can be difficult to build as a teacher #pln365
A1 my biggest fear before becoming a teacher was making enough money to provide for my family with a reduced salary leaving management to become a teacher. My fix has been 2nd, 3rd and 4th job to supplement my income ensuring my amazing quality of life with my family #pln365
A1: Always had the dream of losing control and not having enough to do for lesson. Especially when I was moved from 8th grade to 2nd. Never got over it when I taught 2nd, but havenât had the âloss of controlâ dream since an art teacher came in and taught me risk taking. #pln365
Q2: "Change" is frequently cited as a fear that many people have. When digging deeper, it is often "fear of the unknown" that causes people to be uncomfortable. How do you deal with the unknown to mitigate its impact on your mindset and emotions? #pln365
A1) My greatest #fear has and always will be, what will be the outcomes of my #students if they do not #learn.
#Education is more than content. It is my moral imperative to continue to learn and be a part of #collaborative teams to ensure the #success of every student. #pln365
A1: I spent high school and most of college invisible and mute. Petrified that people would find out I was a fraud with no great intelligence. Then having one great instructor in college who encouraged my voice changed my thinking from why to why not!#pln365
That's a REAL thing. I had a great 15 year career as a DJ to supplement for my family. Great times, great money and learned lessons about myself and about life that I never would've learned in the classroom. #pln365
Such a crazy situation our teachers deal with in this country. Being an educated, bachelors or masters degree holder, and needing 2, 3 jobs to help support yourself, it's ridiculous! #pln365
A1: I had a fear of not knowing what part of education I wanted to enter. First, I thought I wanted to be a college professor, but after years in the classroom, I know the kids are the joy of teaching. Maybe Professor later. But I donât worry about it anymore #pln365
A2: By recognizing that I should only focus on what I can control and by also realizing that moments of growth will come from how I deal with the unknown. This has helped me immensely when dealing with my fear of the unknown. #pln365
A2 I love the fear of the unknown, I like changing things up & giving new things a try I don't want to become stagnant & change helps with that fear #pln365
A2 If I don't know about something, I ask questions for clarification. As Denzel Washington said in Philadelphia, "Explain it to me like I'm a 5 year old." Knowledge helps you overcome fear. #pln365
A2: Change is difficult, always. I always ask plenty of questions to understand the entire picture. As a leader, communicate and articulate very intentionally the process and reasoning. #pln365
A2: Honestly. Isn't that what these amazing Twitter chats are for? We share our triumphs, our light bulb moments, encourage each other, and share tricks of the trade. I don't know where I'd be without all of you! #PLN365
A2: The unknown can be both exciting and scary. If you go into it with an open mindset, ask questions, be curious, take time to reflect....baby steps! #pln365
A2: I just found out recently that my dominate personality trait is Challenger and that I donât back down from an adventure, so as long as I convince myself that there will be excitement & mystery with the new change, then I know I can progress through the unknown #pln365
Q2: "Change" is frequently cited as a fear that many people have. When digging deeper, it is often "fear of the unknown" that causes people to be uncomfortable. How do you deal with the unknown to mitigate its impact on your mindset and emotions? #pln365
If it is to be...time and opportunity will lead you to your calling. For now, you are where you need and want to be. I enjoy watching your journey. #pln365
A2: Age is my motivator. I need to run with things full speed before I leave my classroom. Every opportunity can not be wasted for fear. Whatever the outcome know you tried. #pln365
Love this! I especially need to hear this sometimes... sometimes I have a preoccupation with moving forward...sometimes you need to be still for awhile #pln365
I think Iâm one of those nuts that loves change. Iâm always eager to be part of the next big thing & sometimes it just takes an âopportunityâ to make greatness. I think of all the positive opportunities that change could bring while considering how to overcome challenges #pln365
A2 Dig into the known... research the change and buckle in and go. The worst that can happen is learning how not to do something which is very important. #PLN365
A3 Took a risk giving Ss more voice where they sit...it has worked, mostly, but it has shown me the power of student choice. I know how I can make it better going forward #pln365
A2 think Iâm one of those nuts that loves change. Iâm always eager to be part of the next big thing & sometimes it just takes an âopportunityâ to make greatness. I think of all the positive opportunities that change could bring while considering how to overcome challenges #pln365
A3: By pledging to take a swing at the national stage in 2019, I've accepted challenges to present on the national level & to share my voice as a contributing author. These leaps have provided me with the courage to dream BIG and plan for BIGGER adventures. #pln365
A3 I have a special needs brother I supervised so my parents could be snow birds. I finally took the stand to move out this summer and it has been the best thing for my peace of mind. #pln365
A3 Snow day today led to e-learning opportunities for our 7th and 8th grade students. We learned what went well and what needs to be tweaked. And I communicated this with all our students, too. https://t.co/77jXVaRhj2
Might lead to other opportunities. #pln365
A3: Asking students about their own learning, what do you want to see more of in our classroom? It was sort of like our version of New Year's Resolutions. #pln365
A2) I have begun to shift my thought process of change. I try to find the good and the learning within the productive conflict. I do not believe in living through the situation. I prefer to learnbthrough the situation. #pln365
A3 I was asked to take over the NHS chapter and after speaking with someone I consider a mentor he made me realize that all the work behind the club would have such an impact on so many great Ss and people in our school community I knew I had to take on the challenge. #pln365
A1. My greatest fear starting out as a teacher was that Ss would know the content better than me. So I would look like a fool in front of them. #PLN365
A3: A year ago, after the gentle nudging from a friend, I spoke at a breakout session for a national trauma-informed conference. It was exhilarating!! Now the speaking bug has bitten me and I just want to share MORE!! #PLN365
A3: Going to my first EdCamp was a fear. The old insecurity creeps back when meeting people who are full of ideas and innovations. Thought I would feel less than some but instead found myself surrounded by caring, like-minded people that were there to give all. #pln365
Q4: By acknowledging our fears we avoid focusing too far forward or looking too far backward. Acknowledging our fears allows us to prepare for our best present moments. How you will acknowledge your fears to best prepare yourself for the present moment? #pln365
A3: Going to have to go with #passionprojects. It was a risk from day 1, but this past week was even a bigger risk. It was stagnant and ss were complaining. I dreaded it. Then one ss gave me a story to share with the rest of the classes. And then magic started to happen. #pln365
A3: I left my old district, where I was a literacy coach, and went back into the classroom in a new district w/ Ss of different demographics than what I had ever taught before. Now, Iâm stretching my Ss edu-growth & I hope their literacy will improve because of it. #pln365
A1. So what I did to ensure that my fear never came true was do my thorough research and practice before each lesson. However, there were times lesson were not exactly great or I didn't know how to answer a question. So I just told Ss, "I didn't know". #PLN365
Not super recent, but went back to my alma mater as almost 30-year-old to turn my communications degree into a teaching certificate. Now an elementary school principal and wouldnât change it for the world! #pln365
A4 Acknowledging your fears is like knowing your limitations As I prepare I know what I do well & what I don't, so I put myself in the best position to have a in the moment class #pln365
A4: I vow to ask for help and to be vulnerable as I continue to grow. I don't always need to feel like I have the answers to every question. I commit to being a work in progress and plan to grow each and every day. #pln365
A2. When it comes to change, I like to speak to other people whom I think are smarter than me in said area. It allows me to get a different perspective and sometimes realize that there is no need to have "fear". Usually, I end up having people support me with change. #PLN365
A4: I tell my story of fear and anonymity to all my classes and try to impress upon them that if I could go from there to here imagine there possibilities being endless. #pln365
A4: I will continue to stretch myself to consider all ways to connect with kids and improve our systems. Every. Single. Day. Whether thatâs collaborating on Twitter, reading, conferences - they are worth it. #pln365
A4 before I go to bed each night I recap my day and keep electronictabs of what worked and what needs more dedication. By keeping my fear of failure in check I can still right the ship if I go off course #pln365
A4) @Jennifer_Hogan and I were just talking about this. Ask yourself what are you doing to prepare for the future. What you do today has the potential to decrease fear in the future when opportunities or obstacles are presented to you. #pln365#CourageousLeadership
A1: A fear that I am still working through is speaking confidently in front of others. In my classroom, I am extroverted & outgoing, but the same doesn't always translate to other educators. I try to push myself out of my comfort zone to prove to myself I can do it. #pln365
A4: I try to surround myself with people that tell me like it is... whether it be students or colleagues. I need honest feedback, whether I want to hear it or not, it will help ground me #pln365
A3. The biggest risk I have ever and most recently taken was my current job. Going from k-12 education to higher education is a BIG change in thinking and operating. However, my persistence and willingness to collaborate w/ others has helped push me through the fear. #PLN365
A1: I still remember in an âexploring teaching classâ when the T made me stand up & give the spelling test to a group of elem. Ss (w/a sentence to go with each word). My knees were knocking! That was a definite fear until I realized how wonderful the Ss were! #pln365
That's a real fear that I remember having. Feeling like I wouldn't know things that I should or that the students would ask my questions that I couldn't answer. #pln365
A4: Patience has been key.Havenât walked in 6 I donât set goals because of the unknown.I do measure my minuscule progress. count my blessings. Like my insur. Is keeping me in PT and I have great care. I also laugh. As of today, I wonât look up any more exercises to do. đŹ#pln365
A4. I acknowledge that I don't know the future but I am very quick to lean on my colleagues and peers to see how they can help me navigate through my fears. #PLN365
A2: I look at âchangeâ as new opportunities and/or new ways to grow or make things even better. I try to come at changes from a positive, growth mindset. #pln365
A2: I deal with change as an opportunity to adapt and improve, despite the discomfort it may bring. The unknown, although it can have a negative connotation, can teach you something new or bring a new perspective to light. The only constant is change- embrace it! #pln365
First grade. However, I was a biology major in college. Then I was responsible for the learning foundation of first graders. I didnât know reading literacy like someone who went to school for English. They eventually gave me all science classes from grades 1-3. #PLN365
Ah yes, teaching ALL subjects blew my mind... I eventually focused on math and special education, now I teach math most of the day.... Elementary teachers are saints!! #pln365
I somehow made that a daily challenge with Ss. If there was a question posed that I or Ss couldnât answer, we would to research the topic and be prepared to discuss next class. While no reward was given, Ss took pride in research alongside me. #PLN365
A3: Old (biggest) risk - moving from an AP in a school where the people were my âfamilyâ to a principalship at a different school. New risk - Jumping into Twitter chats & putting myself out there in this way. My professional world has changed immensely because of this!#pln365
A2: I deal with change as an opportunity to adapt and improve, despite the discomfort it may bring. The unknown, although it can have a negative connotation, can teach you something new or bring a new perspective to light. The only constant is change- embrace it! #pln365
A3: I recently decided to revamp the way I give assessments. I got rid of my old MC tests & swapped them for hands on experiences that allow Ss to demo their knowledge kinesthetically/verbally. I was afraid my Ss may be overwhelmed or not into it, but it was successful! #pln365
A4: I acknowledge that I donât know what the future holds, but that I look forward to each day that I have the opportunity to work with my wonderful team & with our awesome kiddos. I also know I have a wonderful PLN for to reach out to when needed. #pln365
A4: I acknowledge that I donât know what the future holds, but that I look forward to each day that I have the opportunity to work with my wonderful team & with our awesome kiddos. I also know I have a wonderful PLN to reach out to when needed. #pln365
A3: Also recently spoke to a group of educators at 2 different EdCamps thanks to @PaulONeill1972. The thought of this, as you know from Q1, was a BIG fear of mine. It inspired me to continue spreading my passion for #SEL & #growthmindset in the classroom. #pln365
A4: Identifying and acknowledging our fears allows us to actively seek ways to face them with grace. Turning these fears into attributes/strengths, although easier said than done, builds resilience and grit for future endeavors. #pln365
