#ChristianEducators Archive
#ChristianEducators chat occurs every Thursday evening at 9:00pm EST. Rik Rowe, @WHSRowe is the moderator and should be followed for reminders.
Thursday May 5, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Good Thursday evening all!
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Rik in MA, welcoming you to tonight as Greg Richards {} will be our Guest Moderator with .
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Greetings! Greg- 2nd grade, MD. Blessed to serve as guest moderator tonight. Our focus this evening is !
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Cody from Kansas! I teach 1st grade!
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As we look to give and gain , let’s meet and greet until Q1! Take time to introduce yourself.
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Shelley from Kentucky....proud to be spending my Thursday night with
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Like this tweet to encourage as he leads tonight with !
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Hi Vanessa in Virginia here!
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Michala, elementary literacy coach from Virginia Beach. Thanks for hosting
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Rob from KC. I teach middle science, but next year I will be a principal
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Shelly, HS Spanish teacher. Stopping by quickly for my first chat.
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welcome! You'll be hooked!
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If you are new to the fellowship tonight, like this tweet so we can welcome you and give you a shout-out!
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Like this tweet if you're new to so we can welcome you to our fellowship.
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Thank you. Busy night for me, but pleased to stop in for a few minutes.
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Shout-out to Shelly! Welcome to the fellowship. We’re Blessed to have you with us! https://t.co/YpW9ZW9OWx
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Shelly, HS Spanish teacher. Stopping by quickly for my first chat.
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Q1 is coming up in 1 minute!
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Happy Thursday, everyone!
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A1 - I've been more purposeful as I'm learning how precious this life is and am seeing relationships differently.
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A1- I have been more purposeful this week in checking-in w/ colleagues, encouraging even more.
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So true! Relationships are so important and invaluable.
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Hi friends! Michelle from NY, just checking in to . (On phone...no tweetdeck tonight.)
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RT Q1- Share how you were more in your daily walk this week.
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A1 I committed to pray more often and more fervently for our principal who is battling health issues.
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Will keep your principal in prayer!
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Thank you. He is a man of faith and knows that God is faithful.
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A1: I always pray for students past, present, and future but added daily prayers for teachers, site & district admins
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Q2 is coming up in 1 minute!
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Hello all! William, online French teacher from Michigan. Will be tending to grading/feedback tonight; have a great chat!
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RT Q2- How do you gain in your daily journey?
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A2 - I gain from God's Word and from sharing with positive people. Positivity is contagious!
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A1: I was very intentional about how I interacted with everyone to make them feel supported. https://t.co/yLello73rN
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So important to pray for the Ss. We often don’t know what they deal with outside of school.
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Being brought up "old school" Catholic, Our Father is my go-to for everyone! https://t.co/0dQAyKLLhJ
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A1: I always pray for students past, present, and future but added daily prayers for teachers, site & district admins
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Yes! Contagious indeed! A smile can brighten someone’s day. Change their whole outlook.
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A1 Purposeful is related to deliberate & focused. I tried to chose words and actions carefully. Say/do more with less.
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Thanks! Great to be here!
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So important to choose words carefully. Sometimes reacting on raw emotion can be problematic.
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He’s always on the main line!
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A2-Remind myself that God is right by my side!
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A2: My inspiration: smiles,hugs, & growing my relationships with Ss and Ts. Hearing Ss say"I love you" is priceless.
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So true! As has been said many times, when they know you care!
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Important to remember that we are never alone. https://t.co/OmiCRfpU6R
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A2-Remind myself that God is right by my side!
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Q3 is coming up in 1 minute!
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A2 I see the good we do. We share the Gospel, and that always makes it a good day.
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A2-I think sometimes we get so busy we forget to listen to God talking to us. He is there and inspiring us to be.
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Inspiration comes from focusing on the big picture and what is really important.
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So easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of the day. Important to listen. https://t.co/HOD6YeDNuU
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A2-I think sometimes we get so busy we forget to listen to God talking to us. He is there and inspiring us to be.
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A3 - We were redeemed by the "precious blood of Christ" I Peter 1:18-19
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A3 - I gain from the empty tomb. I know Christ died for me that I may have life and have it abundantly.
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A2 Remember my . Live daily for others. Live worthy of the calling - that's truly a journey.
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Ss don't know my tears when I'm unsure if they will eat,stay warm,make good choices. Thats my secret.
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A3 - "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law." Galatians 3:13
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ALL of this!! Unwavering, unfathomable, uncontainable, incredible love! Glory to God! https://t.co/HRjiY6EkZY
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A3 - I gain from the empty tomb. I know Christ died for me that I may have life and have it abundantly.
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The noise of the world can make us miss His voice. We must preserve some sacred time for Him. https://t.co/bC5F22fPfR
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A2-I think sometimes we get so busy we forget to listen to God talking to us. He is there and inspiring us to be.
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True! We can only control what happens at school; be supportive, caring, encouraging, loving.
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A3- Joshua 24:15- “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!”
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A3 But I trust in you O Lord; I say, "You are my God."
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Q4 is coming up in 1 minute!
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A3 Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God Is with you He is mighty to save He will quiet you with his love .. (look it up!) :)
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So important. He’s calling. He wants that time. It’s in that time that we grow. All about Him!
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Dropping in on . Home from soccer - it was a hot one tonight!
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RT Q4a- How are you an to your colleagues?
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RT Q4b- How are your colleagues an to you?
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A4 - I could do more, though I aim to offer hope, encouragement and a positive attitude.
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A4 - - I try to support colleagues & show that I care about them - their lives and families.
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A3 "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." Inspires me to be purposeful, focused, motivated, genuine
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So much of that is lacking in our classrooms! Thx u 4 consciously sharing w/ Ss! https://t.co/YRDWlN6x5f
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A4 - I could do more, though I aim to offer hope, encouragement and a positive attitude.
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A4a I try to be good at my job, and I rely on my faith. A lot. I admit I'm human.
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A4 My Ts inspire me w/magic they do w/Ss every day & love for their calling. I hope to inspire by supporting that love
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A4b They are positive, good at what they do, and I learn from them everyday
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A4b - Each day I witness many people who bring their best, focus on helping others & give all they can - that inspires.
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A4a- I try to be a positive influence daily. An encourager. Giver of high-fives and smiles to Ts and Ss alike.
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I have to exit early. Have a great night all. So glad to know about the chat.
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A4a:I try to be positive for my colleagues as well as for me but there are times when I struggle.B:A smile or kind word.
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You do that every week, brother, and more! Don’t sell yourself short! Thanks for inspiring me! https://t.co/QN6IA90LhH
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A4 - I could do more, though I aim to offer hope, encouragement and a positive attitude.
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Inspiring indeed! https://t.co/0stzDDASrr
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A4b - Each day I witness many people who bring their best, focus on helping others & give all they can - that inspires.
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So glad you could join us! See you next week!
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. great to be able to join for a bit! Twitter for the spirit!
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How are you doing, Michelle? Long time, no see!
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2 Cor 12:9-10 My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness; for when I am weak I am strong
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A4b- My colleagues inspire me with their dedication to the work. Great to be a part of a team on one accord for the Ss.
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When I feel that way, I pull out old thank you notes from former Ss, I Smile! https://t.co/xwQ7QAPuGo
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A4a:I try to be positive for my colleagues as well as for me but there are times when I struggle.B:A smile or kind word.
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His grace is indeed all that we need! What a mighty God we serve! https://t.co/23e28wNiSN
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2 Cor 12:9-10 My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness; for when I am weak I am strong
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yes...I've missed you! I'm doing well and hope you & the kids are too! 😊
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A4 Greatness is all around. Be open to it. We all work together to raise our organizational IQ. Iron sharpens iron
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A4b - I’m inspired by ppl who, day in day out, don’t give up on the people around them - find the best in others!
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Q5 is coming up in 1 minute!
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This! https://t.co/a61Ixb12pH
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A4b - I’m inspired by ppl who, day in day out, don’t give up on the people around them - find the best in others!
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Psalm 100! "Enter His gates with thanksgiving & His courts with praise!" Singing to an audience of one!
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Always a great reminder when we fail. His grace will pick us up! Amen!
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Always room to learn and grow.
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A5 - Our Learners offer through their daily respect and trust toward one another and to me.
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A4b - - Also learned to take time each day to reflect on the events around me - to look for small but deep acts of care
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RT Q5- How do your students provide you with ?
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A5 - Our Learners provide through their perseverance and honesty with which we communicate every day.
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A5 My Ss give me so much feedback each day that tells me how important love, patience & teaching to their lives!
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A5 they remind me why I do this. They are honest, seeing them grow is inspiring.
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That mutual respect. When everyone feels loved and supported, given a voice, powerful growth takes place.
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Reflection time is critical! https://t.co/sjabLi8fZ0
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A4b - - Also learned to take time each day to reflect on the events around me - to look for small but deep acts of care
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BOOM! Great answer! https://t.co/UagCxh4F9p
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A5 they remind me why I do this. They are honest, seeing them grow is inspiring.
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A5-They have overcome so many struggles already. If they can do this then I can be inspired to so the same
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A5- My Ss inspire me with their enthusiasm & thirst for learning. I am quick to give Hi-5s & hugs. They are quicker!
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I look them in the eye and say "I believe in you" or "You can do better" or "I'm not giving up on you!"
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Mic drop situation! Yes! https://t.co/LPpQTFykzM
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A5 they remind me why I do this. They are honest, seeing them grow is inspiring.
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are you responding to a chat Kelly? Can't see the questions when I search
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Q5- How do your students provide you with ?
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ALL of this! So important. Encourage them to be great! No limit to what they can do. https://t.co/6zMzG9I97U
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I look them in the eye and say "I believe in you" or "You can do better" or "I'm not giving up on you!"
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A5 I can't say it better than this. https://t.co/aYlhXJ104U
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A5 they remind me why I do this. They are honest, seeing them grow is inspiring.
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Q6 is coming up in 1 minute!
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Yep bc the world is telling them other things. We gotta keep it positive
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A5: They make me want to be the best I can be because they deserve the top not mediocrity.
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A6 - As I shared with our seniors recently, I'm trying to walk in their shoes and asking them to try to walk in mine.
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Absolutely! When I hear stories of people talking of Ts that told them they couldn’t, I frown. Not okay.
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RT A6- How will you provide to your students this week?
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A6 - I believe is provided when we offer our Learners 2nd, 3rd and 4th chances to acquire learning.
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A6 Tell them how awesome they are and how lucky I am to have them as Ss in my school!
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I wanna meet those Ts and bless them w a new !
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You were missed! Thanks for checking in and sharing!
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A6 I show them how much fun I'm having and how blessed I am. That usually does the trick.
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Need to jump out early! Thanks, Greg ... great job moderating . Have a great week, everyone!
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I will inspire Ss by showing up to work w a smile, an open mind and heart just for them.
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BAM!!! Be there! https://t.co/hJx4jTb3Uy
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I will inspire Ss by showing up to work w a smile, an open mind and heart just for them.
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A6 Unconditional love + unbridled optimism about who they are and what they can accomplish
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A6: I will strive to my Ss by striving to by Christlike and by being an example of a life-long learner!
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As part of the song says, “The storm is passing over…Hallelu!”
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Thanks Michelle! Great to fellowship with you again this week! Be Blessed!
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A6- I hope to provide my Ss with by encouraging them to grow more and more. Push even further.
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A6: Listening and loving them and making sure they know it.
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This answers the Q- “What’s love got to do with it?” https://t.co/3hFl8T1Guh
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A6 Unconditional love + unbridled optimism about who they are and what they can accomplish
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Yes! Be present! Makes a world of difference!
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Thank you for the inspiration ! I’ve got to get some rest before tomorrow! Have a great Friday & weekend!
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So important! Try, try again until you succeed! And then look for even more challenges! https://t.co/mmojuuUhxm
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A6 - I believe is provided when we offer our Learners 2nd, 3rd and 4th chances to acquire learning.
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Thanks Manny for providing us with this evening! Be Blessed!
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Thank you and for another great chat!!
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Thank you Michala for providing us with tonight! Be Blessed!
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Peace! Pls pray for a family member who will have a C section tomorrow. For health and life! Amen.
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Will keep your family member in prayer! Be Blessed, Abe. Thanks for providing us w/ tonight!
