#mdeschat Archive
A weekly chat focusing primarily on educational issues relevant to Elementary School educators based in Maryland.
Thursday May 18, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
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May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#mdeschat
! Tonight we're celebrating National Reese's Day by discussing all that is sweet about teaching!
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Introduce yourself and tell us what your favorite candy is!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Chris, elementary principal in Glen Burnie, MD, 3 Musketeers!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Full disclosure: I don't own any Hershey stocks, but I do store a lot of Hershey around the waistline 🙄
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Demise, AP in Glen Burnie, Gummi Bears
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Mike, 6th grade PYP teacher in Laurel. I am actually trying to cut sugar out of my diet so none!
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Denise, AP in Glen Burnie, Gummi Bears
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Welcome back
@DeniseFaidley
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Good for you, Mike!
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Question 1 is coming up!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1. What's one of your sweetest memories from this school year?
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hello everyone! Rusty May, National Teacher Trainer and Classroom Whisperer. Favorite candy: home made toffee
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1 Some of the crazy and funny things that have happened this year. When I buzzed the office and they picked up ...
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Welcome
@RustyMayInc
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In reply to @RustyMayInc, @RustyMayInc
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. So many, always amazed at the growth of kindergarten students over the year!
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: ... the student shouted out a comment of frustration by mistake and it was the first thing the office heard.
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1. 1st wk of school as a new AP. Getting to know staff & Ss. Lots of excitement, energy & passion from everyone
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Nice! Always important to see the humor!
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
educatorjedi
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
If a kid doesn't read, we teach them... if can't doesn't know how to behave...we send them to the office
#sad
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3
lsench2
May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Hi Laura,Glen Burnie.Favorite candy:Twix.A1 my favorite moment every year:our overnight trip.Seeing smiles,excited kids
#priceless
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Welcome, Laura!
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In reply to @lsench2
massignmenthelp
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
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#MEMSPAchat
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#TNedchat
#yalove
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Question 2 coming in a few!
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 When a S watched one of my videos about how certain people have hearing problems and wrote me to tha k me. She also has it
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Thank you for seeing something amazing everyday
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. So many, always amazed at the growth of kindergarten students over the year!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q2. Teaching and leading in schools is hard. Why do you do it? What keeps you going more than chocolate?
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1...having 3 riding juniors who are ELLs pass the accuplacer test for college and career readiness!
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Marcellus Clement, Aspiring AP, favorite candy is M&Ms
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Welcome!
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In reply to @mrclementedu
mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 I enjoy the challenge.There isn't one right answer. I like to be able to be part of something greater than myself
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2....the happiness of just one student who has achieved success and says thank you for your help...only takes one...
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2. As hard as it can be, I've never looked at it like a job, can't even think about retiring, it is truly a calling
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1: Walt, principal at Cristo Rey Jesuit HS. Love a m&ms with nuts.
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@MsTuckerRocksPE
, I am doing my first
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...this is fun and interesting!
#ThankYou
AssignmentHelpN
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
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#MEMSPAchat
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#TNedchat
#IRAchat
The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
lsench2
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
We had that one year. It was great for that. 😊
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Good to see you, Walt!
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In reply to @WalterReap
DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. I 💖 making a difference with Ss. I also like helping Ts grow professionally. Every day is an exciting & new opportunity
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3 is coming up!
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Being an instrument of social change with a team of likeminded people, who pursue equality for marginalized populations.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3. M & Ms melt in your mouth, not in your hand. Who would YOU like to thank for giving you a hand this year?
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Always deep my friend 😊
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In reply to @WalterReap
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Likewise Chris! Had our new families dinner. Welcomed the class of 2021 and some transfers to the Cristo Rey Family!
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In reply to @principal64
lsench2
May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3 the smiles and the growth you see them make. Plus having great teammates and friends to work with
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 Because if not us who? If not now when? If we have the passion for education, we have the responsability to educate
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 That's a long list. Everyone at
@MonarchGloAACPS
including
@MonarchPYP
I'm not sure who else is on twitter though.
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Also, my Ss
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. So many to choose from, but extremely thankful to
@Curley_Liz
for her hard work & resilience this year!
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Being selfless and heroic.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Being an instrument of social change with a team of likeminded people, who pursue equality for marginalized populations.
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MsTuckerRocksPE
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Awesome! Good educators on
#mdeschat
learn a lot from them. Great way to share & network! @ school doing Field Day prep
In reply to @mrclementedu
mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3...most definitely my Principal
@HanksSloan
and ID
@Cluster_13
. I grew a lot professionally this year in leadership skills
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lsench2
May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 the smiles and growth you see in kids. Also having great people to work with
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Question 4 is coming soon!
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3. Easy, my fellow admin team
@ksnyder729
&
@AACPSROACH
🔥😚
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: Im grateful for having a network of thought partners, who push me beyond my comfort!
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#WaldenU
#cristorey
#pgcps
#aacps
#qacps
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Great collaborators
@GlendaleESAACPS
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley, @ksnyder729, @AACPSROACH, @GlendaleESAACPS
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4. There are mounds of paperwork in the teaching profession. How do you keep up with the work?
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phhscience
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Ss - Tt relationships are more important than rigor, relevance ,technology . Ss will learn if they believe T care about them.
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4 I time myself, set timers, and if it doesn't get done, I do it next time. When I reflect I make adjustments as needed
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Loving the wordplay with these questions for tonight's
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...join in!
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4. There are mounds of paperwork in the teaching profession. How do you keep up with the work?
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4. So important to prioritize people over paperwork, if you stay organized & forward thinking, people remain the priority
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4....without a doubt the google products (drive, sheets, docs) all within folders. It saves lives! 😅
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: People over paperwork. Keep the important matters a priority and use a schedule to budget time for what matters.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Tech can truly make us more efficient, which helps us become more effective!
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In reply to @mrclementedu
phhscience
May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Listening to Ss goes a long way
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lsench2
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 I'd thank M&Ms, my team, Michelle and Meredith 😊
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In reply to @principal64
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Channeling each other 👍
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In reply to @WalterReap
mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Efficiency is like my top priority now that I have kids. I need efficiency to maintain balance.
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In reply to @principal64, @mrclementedu
DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4. Prioritize, never put off tomorrow what I can do today, filing systems & get through "the pile" w/o transferring to nxt wk
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Great point, balance is critical
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In reply to @mrdonnelly3, @mrclementedu
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Good advice, we have to do more than tread water
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Sakes alive, almost time for question 5!
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 Take small breaks and have 30 second dance parties. By yourself or with whoever you want. Then get back on the horse
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q5. There's more to teaching than grades and tests. How do we keep the joy in teaching?
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lsench2
May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4 just keep swimming,like Dory 😉
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Yes! Prioritize! And do the hard things first so the rest of the day will feel like a breeze
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4. Prioritize, never put off tomorrow what I can do today, filing systems & get through "the pile" w/o transferring to nxt wk
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5 I just don't worry about those things. I model it and hope the Ss and Ps catch on.
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: Listen to Ts who talk about the future world they hope to create in partnership with Ss.
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5...school visits! Seeing what other schools are doing is powerful, thank you
@springpointEDU
@epicschoolsnyc
.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5. Don't have to be a perpetual ray of sunshine, be consistent, passionate, model, inspire, apologize, be thankful, be imperfect
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5. Make lrng fun & engaging. Find humor, use collaboration & tap into Ss interests. Connect to Ss's lives & show your passion 🔥
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: Listening to Ss who reach the point realizing their choices matter and therefore they must think through their actions.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
We laugh a lot at RHLee, humor is SO important!
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Yes, be your authentic self.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5. Don't have to be a perpetual ray of sunshine, be consistent, passionate, model, inspire, apologize, be thankful, be imperfect
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lsench2
May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5 I think it's important to really know your Ss.I know we all care,it's why we do this,but really invest in them,talk,take time
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Question 6 is coming in a few ticks!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Our AP uses donuts 😏
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In reply to @DeniseFaidley
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q6. What motivates you more than pay day?
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5 Keep in mind what we're trying to accomplish. We can make a difference in the future generations.
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6 Building relationships with my Ss. Seeing them grow and improve. Seeing them do things that matter and are important.
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
So true. You don't have to be perfect. Just thrive to be better than yesterday.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5. Don't have to be a perpetual ray of sunshine, be consistent, passionate, model, inspire, apologize, be thankful, be imperfect
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6. Seeing how important school is to our students, for many it's the one place they feel accepted and loved unconditionally
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: as
@Albert_TLewis
said to me yesterday...just to get up to serve...serving parents, students, or even the community
#powerful
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
So true!
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In reply to @mrclementedu, @Albert_TLewis
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Question 7, our final, is on its way!
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6. Just trying to make a difference, no matter how small each day
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WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Always about the "Pay Day" in education, but my direct-deposit is replenished through human and social capital!
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#fullan
principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Q7. What commit "mint" will you make over the next few weeks of school?
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lsench2
May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 happy kids with smiles
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7 To focus on my Ss and let them leave school remembering that I made them feel positive and loved.
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7. To make the last days of school FUN and rewarding for students and staff, foster good memories!
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mrclementedu
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: Finish what you start!...a promise to myself to motivate students...day 180 is as important as day 1!
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Such an important promise and in the spirit of "Because I said I would."
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In reply to @mrclementedu
WalterReap
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7: My "commit-mint" is to creating a culture of learning knowing I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.
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DeniseFaidley
May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A7. Take time to encourage & thank those around me. Contin' to build relationships w/ Ss
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principal64
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks to everyone for reminding us how "sweet" teaching is! Have a great finish!
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mrdonnelly3
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you Chris!
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In reply to @principal64
