#G2Great Archive | Participate

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

We're thrilled Adam & Todd are our #G2Great guests. Their brilliant book inspires us to stay on course – bec Kids Deserve it! #kidsdeserveit

participatechat Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXMi8b

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hey hey #G2Great Adam from CA here, co-author of #KidsDeserveIt + Director of Innovation, pumped for the chat tonight!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great is so grateful to Dave Burgess for donating three copies of this incredible book. Good luck to all! @burgessdave

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm so excited about this chat! #G2Great I can't wait to learn with @teachNinjaTodd @awelcome

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself #G2Great friends and remember that this is a great night to grow your PLN

mindi_r Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#g2great Hi, all! Mindi from the Chicago suburbs here. School’s out one week from today! This year has flown. It’s been one of my best.

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello! I'm Jenna, current ESL Resource teacher soon to be 2nd grade classroom teacher, in the Chicago suburbs #G2Great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Excited to be here tonight! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @franmcveigh Hi Friends, Kitty here in CA, @cindy_volpa Are you joining in Cindy? #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Clapping already! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hey hey #G2Great Adam from CA here, co-author of #KidsDeserveIt + Director of Innovation, pumped for the chat tonight!

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Soooo Thrilled to be a part of the #G2great chat tonight! I'm Todd Nesloney, Elementary Principal in Texas and co-author of #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

So excited to make the chat! Julieanne in Los Angeles. Dedicating myself to #kidsdeserveit and #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello! Dani from Kalispell MT. Currently Instructional Coach-returning to classroom & very excited to teach kindergarten this fall! #g2great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Pam from NJ- actually NOT driving my kids around town on a Thursday night. Whoo-hoo. Excited to chat #G2Great

sonjawright Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Sonja Wright, Lit Lead @ASD_West Florenceville, NB CANADA #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@awelcome Thank you so much for coming on our chat @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are so glad to have you as part of the #G2Great PLN

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Brandi- 1st grade teacher @CaldwellElemen in Florida! Excited to be here tonight! 💙 #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Lindsey, 4th grade teacher in Lowell,MA. #G2Great

AdamBrownEDU Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi ~ Adam from Virginia ~ Principal #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

So happy to see you friend. And Cindy I hope you are joining us! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @franmcveigh Hi Friends, Kitty here in CA, @cindy_volpa Are you joining in Cindy? #G2Great

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Tyler from Kc. Teach 5th and excited to join everyone and learn from your ideas! #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi #g2great friends! Happy to chat and learn with you tonight!

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Stacy Benton from Tennessee #G2Great

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello #G2great Elisa, grade 5 T in Quito, Ecuador. Looking forward to this chat tonight. I'm finally feeling summer approaching!

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Kathy from Missouri. Happy to be here! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

My tweets for the next hour are for the #G2Great chat #KidsDeserveIt with @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome

elem_counselor Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello! Heather from TN, school counselor for Prek-5. #g2Great

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Kristen Boyd, Elem Principal from NC! Excited for my 1st #G2Great chat!

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great Kasey, Literacy Coach from TX. Excited for a Great chat 🙋

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Good Evening! Carolyn from Cincinnati. Teach kindergarten. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@TechNinjaTodd Thank you so much for coming on our chat @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are so glad to have you as part of the #G2Great PLN

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Done. Thnx for tweeting the link :) #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @btkissel

KatKrepps Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Kathy from south central PA. Title 1 reading spec. Love my job! #G2Great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Faige retired kinder teacher now subbing in grades Toddlers to 2nd. No longer in any cubicle but out in the trenches #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Good luck friends and thank you to Dave @burgessdave #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great is so grateful to Dave Burgess for donating three copies of this incredible book. Good luck to all! @burgessdave

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Fran back in SE Iowa after jaunting off to KY, FL, KY and parts in between! #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey #G2Great crew! Kimberly, Reading specialist from north TX joining the discussion tonight.

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#g2great Cindy, search #g2great then whenever you comment on the feed you see there, make sure to add the hashtag #g2great

In reply to @cindy_volpa, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi! Jennifer here from IN. New librarian in 5 days! Happy to chat tonight w/my friends! #g2great

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey all, Tom checking in from WI. #G2Great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Carmen Ames, 7/8th grade LA & SS teacher at the best MS in Madison WI, @SennettMiddle #g2great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hello! Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1 is coming up in 1 minute!! #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Charissa lead learner in Alabama K - 3rd grade #kidsdeserveit #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Good evening. Julie. Educator. Sketchnoter. Learner. Collaborator. Happy to be here. #G2GREAT

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

How lucky we are to be able to learn together in celebration of kids. It inspires me every time I sit down to #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Susan from Cincinnati, early childhood ed at Miami University, former Reading Recovery teacher leader (still proud of RR!) #g2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi Elisa! I'm way up in NW Montana, very close to the sun these days, definitely feeling summer approaching as well! #G2Great

In reply to @ElisaW5

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hey, #g2great tweeps! Valinda from TX. Instructional coach K-6

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Happy Thursday #G2Great. 4th & 5th grade T in ME.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

We are so happy you can join us Cindy. Welcome! #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @cindy_volpa, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: What was your biggest fear when you reached out to someone online? What did you gain from reaching out? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Seeing so many new faces in the #g2great chat tonight! Welcome everyone!!

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great Such a fan of #Kidsdeserveit Kathleen, 3rd grade T, NY

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi All: Brian Kissel here from NC. Professor at UNC Charlotte. A little late because I was fixing a toilet! :) #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

You're a good teacher @donohoe_kitty :) #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @cindy_volpa, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh, @donohoe_kitty

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Jackie from St. Louis, MO. Reading interventionist! #G2Great

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Joshua Stamper, Plano TX, assistant principal. Excited to join the #G2great crew tonight!

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Next hour is for #G2Great chat! Let’s go!

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Welcome home, Fran! Glad you made it back safe & sound #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

mindi_r Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#g2great When I first started interacting online (SO LONG ago now), I was afraid people would think I was weird. Mostly not the case.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So excited to have you both here tonight Todd! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1 is coming up in 1 minute!! #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Yeah, Jennifer! We must talk books sometime. I'll #vox you #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Biggest fear: impossible to shorten a thought to 140 characters - I'm kinda wordy! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 I worried about intruding on others’ privacy. I learned quickly that meaningful connections are welcome. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I was always afraid of looking like a loser or a creeper haha. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 - Wasn’t totally sure others would want to respond back and connect…..I. Was. Wrong. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

tsbray Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I suppose I was afraid that the other person would dislike me or think I'm some sort of nut job. #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

hi all! Katie, education professor from SC. Happy to join after taking a few weeks off to study abroad with Ss in Finland & Prague. #G2Great

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Sandy, East Texas, sped/4th grade co-T. #g2great

mindi_r Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#g2great A1: My first real interactions were on the English Companion Ning and then I moved onto Twitter. Life’s never been the same.

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Courtney from NJ #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Leigh Anne from Indiana chatting from the back porch tonight! Lovely evening. #g2great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Glad to be interacting with you! #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q1 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward taught me to use Twitter! Then we became REAL friends after being virtual friends. LOVE! Now I know many people! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I am so glad to be here on #G2Great w/co-mods @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and special guests @teachninjaTodd & @awelcome

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: To be lost in the twitter feed shuffle, to not be heard #G2Great

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: That I would look too pushy or my words would be perceived incorrectly #g2great #kidsdeserveit

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1. I used to be terrified of twitter chats- it's so fast! Took the risk, got out of my bubble, and learned so much!#G2Great #kidsdeserveit

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Gained a whole host of friends who are VERY smart and authors who answer questions & share their thinking! #G2Great

mindi_r Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Sometimes I still feel that way when I’m going all fangirl on an author or eduhero! #g2great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

So happy to have you w/us Courtney Welcome! #G2Great

In reply to @c_rejent

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: I don't think I've had a fear of reaching out to be honest. I think social media like Twitter makes it easier to reach out. #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q1 I was so afraid of saying something stupid. #G2Great

mindi_r Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great Proud user since 2008, I think.

In reply to @awelcome

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Not sure of a fear- always a +. -made digital & in person peers fnto friends, gotten help planning, & found inspiration daily #G2Great

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I hear you! Thank goodness for Tweetdeck! #G2Great

In reply to @bookblogmomma

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2Great Hi Fran!

In reply to @franmcveigh

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

The fear or inadequacy & rejection but instead received great knowledge, wisdom, & friendship! #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: What was your biggest fear when you reached out to someone online? What did you gain from reaching out? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 That I would look like a dingbat because I didn't get the twitter process. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Small world!! I was just there for the Memorial Day Whitewater Festival. WOW, so amazing! @DrMaryHoward wants to try next year! #g2great

In reply to @tsbray, @ElisaW5, @DrMaryHoward

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Biggest fear was that no one would respond or relate. #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: What was your biggest fear when you reached out to someone online? What did you gain from reaching out? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#G2great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: I worried that others, especially in higher positions than I , wouldn't "hear" or respect me equally. #G2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Karen, Lead Learner from Arkansas! #G2great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2 Worried that they would think I'm too presumptuous in thinking they would respond, & they wouldn't But I was wrong #G2great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Now I spend time at conferences w/my REAL #g2great buddies and it’s just the most amazing life-changing thing! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Brian's book is a Must Read! My #twtblog post tomorrow is all about it! So much heart & putting kids first #g2great #Kidsdeserveit

In reply to @btkissel

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Great to be home. Loved the travel but ready to "resettle" and check out the view! LOL #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

That's awesome! She has helped me push myself to be more engaged on twitter too. #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki, @DrMaryHoward

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Me too. Still.... #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r, @TechNinjaTodd

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

It's so true @Twitter grants access to a bigger conversation. #G2Great

In reply to @mindi_r, @awelcome, @Twitter

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Really just started interacting. I'm a NEWBIE! Thought I might. E too old for this scene. Already learned so much! #g2great

AdamBrownEDU Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1. Fear of ridicule but has helped in my personal and professional growth #G2Great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1:constructing a coherent thought w/ 140 and keeping up with responses/likes. #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

You guys have been such an inspiration! Love the podcast & book! #Kidsdeserveit #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 Todd and Adam remind us that we learn & grow when we choose unfamiliar. We are so lucky to have that option! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Feared I didn't have anything good enough to share to help other Ts. Gained a great PLN where I learn something everyday #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I love seeing your little pictures pop up on my screen. #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @franmcveigh

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

So good to see you Joshua! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Joshua Stamper, Plano TX, assistant principal. Excited to join the #G2great crew tonight!

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 I'm a very private person & wasn't sure if I wanted to "be out there." I only tweet professionally to me it still feels private. #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great LOL- I am 100% Irish and a teacher- I have the same challenge!!!

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Biggest fear: impossible to shorten a thought to 140 characters - I'm kinda wordy! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 2 ½ years ago Twitter apprehension became Twitter advocate. I’ve grown by collaborating w/others #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hi, Kitty! Hate that I will miss you in June at #TCRWP but I'm looking forward to August institutes! @donohoe_kitty #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @donohoe_kitty

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Always amazed how generous people are. Gives me lots of hope. Perhaps it's the population I'm attracted to. #G2Great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2 Worried that they would think I'm too presumptuous in thinking they would respond, & they wouldn't But I was wrong #G2great

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Biggest fear was rejection. Gained PD in all areas. It's important that we face our fears... Never want to think what if...#G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Rejection-I feared I would not find common ground w/anyone on which to build a collegial relationship where we could share ideas #g2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Jumping in a bit late. Bill from NJ. 4th grade. #G2Great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1. Keeping up with a fast Twitter chat. #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q1. I actually have less fear reaching out online than face to face. Twitter has been a great tool for me to connect w/ educators! #g2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Online connections help me grow my professional network & ignite excitement & continued passion for teaching & learning. #G2Great

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Biggest fear - not having a contribution to make. Gain - connections that have helped me grow as a professional. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I spend more time condensing than I do writing Fran but it’s always seems to help me think my idea through #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: Biggest fear: impossible to shorten a thought to 140 characters - I'm kinda wordy! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I don't know all I see are dedicated teachers doing what they can to find a better way for Ss #G2great

In reply to @jarhartz, @mindi_r, @TechNinjaTodd

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

And, truth is, it turned out to be pretty easy. Also, tweeps are good peeps, kind and generous! #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1:Twitter has truly helped this introvert take risks. With great reward! #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 The connections I have made are invaluable to me now. I don't know what I was so afraid of! #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great Thank you Jen. Wish you were at TC same time as me. Fran, are you at June Institutes in dorms? I am.

In reply to @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I still do! Esp the stalker part.. I fear I scare people away w/my enthusiasm to connect #G2Great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 being misunderstood, keeping up, as Fran said, conveying thoughts in 140 characters but gained a wealth of knowledge & support

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Yes... Yet the professional feels so personal. Dear to my heart. #G2Great

In reply to @Teachr4

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Alisha, KS A1 Scared of posting something that didn't make sense...found a passionate tribe who encourage me to be better #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

massignmenthelp Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

10 Lifestyle Tips that can Help College Freshman Save a lot of Money https://t.co/t4PuIYV8ld #delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachat

AssignmentHelpN Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A Professional’s Guide for Using Case Studies in Online Classroom https://t.co/SA4ZZzFre1 #delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachat

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A must read for sure .... #G2Great Can't wait @MrsSokolowski

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Brian's book is a Must Read! My #twtblog post tomorrow is all about it! So much heart & putting kids first #g2great #Kidsdeserveit
In reply to @btkissel

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward is solely responsible for me really delving into Twitter. She's pretty darn amazing! #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward taught me to use Twitter! Then we became REAL friends after being virtual friends. LOVE! Now I know many people! #g2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: I've grown my PLN by leaps and bounds after becoming more active. Was always someone who just looked. #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Travis here from Iowa. A1: Reaching out was scary, you're vulnerable, but worth it by creating community. #kidsdeserveit #g2great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 I was and still am afraid sometimes of being judged . I am always inspired by everyone else! #G2Great

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: Always wonder if I have anything worth sharing. Been a warm welcome #g2great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I feared I wouldn't be seen, wouldn't be heard. The opposite humbly happened. #G2great A1

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Greatest gain from reaching out is that I am sitting here in this chat w/all of my treasured #g2great friends! I am #ForeverChanged

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: #G2Great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A:1 I was intimidated by Twitter this time last year - now I have an inspirational network of leaders to learn from #G2Great

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 When connecting online I feared I would be met with silence. Glad to have been able to build an inspiring PLN instead. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Isn’t it funny how things change when we take that “unfamiliar path” and move from scary to AMAZING Todd? #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I was always afraid of looking like a loser or a creeper haha. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Way to go Cindy! #G2Great

In reply to @cindy_volpa

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 I worry how they'll react & if I'm interpreting their words correctly. Tough w/out body Lang & not knowing person.#G2Great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q1: That the impact from the interaction would be one sided. No confident I could contribute. I gained confidence in sharing. #G2Great

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: The critique. The feedback. But once I moved past that fear & focused on growth - edutwitter became a great place to connect. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Learn so much from scheduled chats and blogs that I find through Twitter. (everyone here at #G2Great )

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 Twitter extends our reach AND support systems. I worry that so many Ts don’t recognize this. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: I wasn't sure I was doing it right when I first started using twitter! Thankful I stuck w/ it! I've made amazing connections! #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 Amazing gain is that we can connect with our #eduheroes! Leaders in edu fields are so easy to chat with! #G2Great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 I worried that my tweets would be annoying to others but the feedback I have received has been so valuable! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I remember those first tweets Dani! #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

So sad that I will miss you and Jen in June. Will be thinking of you both! #TCRWP #G2great I love the institutes!!!!

In reply to @franmcveigh

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I think so many Ts feel this way but all our stories & experiences matter! #g2great

In reply to @SKSIVY

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Definitely wrong Adam! Twitter is educators are friendliest & most appreciative group I know! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 - Wasn’t totally sure others would want to respond back and connect…..I. Was. Wrong. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Yes- digital talk vs. in person talk: countless similarities & so many differences, too #G2Great

In reply to @LRobbTeacher

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 Going online opened up a world of possibility. I have built important prof and per bonds bc of @Twitter #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 gained inspiration from those who are as passionate as I in the field of Literacy

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I totally get this. It’s super beneficial though, and it let’s you know that you’re not alone! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 I worried that my tweets would be annoying to others but the feedback I have received has been so valuable! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

And we do meet them face to face, it is an amazing experience! Still so many to meet...yet! #g2great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Some of my best #edufriends I’ve met on Twitter and still haven’t met in person - it’s real!
In reply to @Teachr4

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 Gain: often I reach out to authors and thought leaders with questions and they tweet back in minutes! AMAZING! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:41 PM EDT

No never. #G2Great

In reply to @ritaplatt

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

So true. T's have a self confidence problem, too. #g2great

In reply to @MrsSokolowski

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Have you found time to celebrate every child? What are ways you celebrate students? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 I was a tad fearful that when I reached out on social media I might not be included. #notintheINcrowd #noneedtoworry #G2Great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I feared I wouldn't be seen, wouldn't be heard. The opposite humbly happened. #G2great #kidsdeserveit A1

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I totally agree! It's so amazing to connect with those who inspire! #G2Great

In reply to @ritaplatt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Kitty, I will be at the June writing. Are you doing reading or writing? #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Such a great point (and what makes chats the best ever too right friend?) #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: I don't think I've had a fear of reaching out to be honest. I think social media like Twitter makes it easier to reach out. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

So do I, Amy! I was so scared to ask if I could join your #g2great book study! You were so kind to say yes - I will never forget that

In reply to @brennanamy

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: I wasn't sure what to say or whether it was worthy of posting! I've gained a huge PLN that I learn from every day! #g2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes..I relate to this. @mounder_rudolph #G2Great

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Biggest fear was rejection. Gained PD in all areas. It's important that we face our fears... Never want to think what if...#G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Of course! #gofigure #G2Great

In reply to @ElisaW5

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: It allowed me to find so many like minded educators. Got me off my island. #G2Great

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Fear that others may not be interested in my ideas/thoughts or I wouldn't be interested! I was wrong! I've grown bc of Twitter! #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Thanks Jenn!!!! :) #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @MrsSokolowski

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Fran I'm going in August too :) #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @franmcveigh

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Popping in while my son is getting his hair cut! 4th grade tchr from Oregon! #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes, it is hard to explain that, but you were right on! #g2great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Yes... Yet the professional feels so personal. Dear to my heart. #G2Great
In reply to @Teachr4

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 I needn't have worried, however, because @DrMaryHoward was one of the first tweeps to engage me in conversation. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 Celebrating EVERY child is a professional & ethical responsibility. It’s the heart of who we are. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: I love celebrating on the announcements, or calling their families, or taking them and their families to dinner #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 - Always - know their names, give high-fives, make positive calls home - and those are all free to do! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yup - always fighting the insecurity demon #G2Great

In reply to @jarhartz

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Using my admiring lens helps me always be on the lookout for positives: not too hard to do around kids! Plenty good 2 go around #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Celebrations come everyday with student performances and through achievement. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I'm going to TC's June Writing. You? #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @franmcveigh

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#G2great I am taking both! Let's meet while we are there! So excited! 😊

In reply to @brennanamy, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 I think putting yourself-your work, your thinking is a bit revealing- but so welcome & received =fear gone #G2GREAT

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Amazing life surprises come when we challenge ourselves to walk in NEW footsteps. Yes knowledge wisdom & friendship! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:37 PM EDT
The fear or inadequacy & rejection but instead received great knowledge, wisdom, & friendship! #G2Great
- TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:35 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What was your biggest fear when you reached out to someone online? What did you gain from reaching out? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 Celebrating EVERY student in a must! I do it with Facebook and positive phone calls home. Resource here: https://t.co/B01ulc4D9P #g2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Positive phone calls home, parents AND students love this! High fives, handshankes and hugs are a favorite! #G2Great

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Celebrate them where they are and the personal gains they've made in the school year #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 All the #g2great folks have been more than welcoming and I've learned so much in the few years on Twitter w/this PLN. #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: I make a point to greet every Ss. each morning and offer compliments. Also end year w/circle compliment cards for all #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

So incredible how much has changed. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @brennanamy

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Few a day on Instagram. Social Media is the new refrigerator. We snap pics of kids and their work. Add to our class feed daily. #G2Great

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 The lingo and norms are daunting for some but glad edus are taking the leap to learn along with others via Twitter. #G2Great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A:1 I was intimidated by Twitter this time last year - now I have an inspirational network of leaders to learn from #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#G2Great Yes!!! We should have a great to great dinner one night!

In reply to @jarhartz, @franmcveigh

ChristinaNosek Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Celebrated my kiddos today on our last day! Popping in to say hi, friends! About to get off the train for dinner love to you all #g2great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Shout outs in class, parent contact, silly awards, lunch, positive interactions #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: In Perf. Arts, you can find an opportunity to feature a student/group. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt #musedchat

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Kathleen-as I've gotten older I've started to care less & less about people judging me. That's the freedom that comes with age! :) #G2Great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 I was and still am afraid sometimes of being judged . I am always inspired by everyone else! #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 I try but I'm sure I can do better. Kids invited to share about self during Morning Meeting. Each kids gets turn to lead too. #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes! Celebrate GROWTH! That's what it's all about! #g2great

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Celebrate them where they are and the personal gains they've made in the school year #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q2 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: To celebrate every child, you have to KNOW every S & how they want to be celebrated! Could be a shout out, note, call home, etc #G2great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: I love calling homes for good reasons. Just saying “Good morning!” Spending time just chatting while we wait for buses. #g2great

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1: I didn't know if I would have anything of value to add. I allowed my Ss to interact w the world & found so much encouragement! #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes! I asked Mary a question once, and she said call me. Like right, I am going to call @DrMaryHoward. But I DID! She was great! #g2great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 I needn't have worried, however, because @DrMaryHoward was one of the first tweeps to engage me in conversation. #G2Great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Me too. online "friends" opened up a world that connects me 2my passion. My love of teaching grew stronger even though retired #G2great

In reply to @awelcome

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

That makes such a difference! #g2great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I was working on convincing a new teacher today to join. I hope she did. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

At the end of the year, I had a special award 4 each and every student that was specific to their unique contributions in our class #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Have you found time to celebrate every child? What are ways you celebrate students? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

ChristinaNosek Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sad I couldn't chat more my friend @awelcome #g2great looks like a great #kidsdeserveit crew!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 TIME is the greatest gift we give kids. Relationships matter so we begin building them DAY 1. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I am VERY tardy! Paula from Kansas. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I think many feel they have nothing to say but every teacher has a lot of experience & stories that are important. #G2Great

In reply to @SKSIVY

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Best compliment ever friends! ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @bookblogmomma, @jdsniadecki

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2; Love when Ss can self-identify an area of expertise. Encourage ALL Ss to write compliments to each other! Thankful notes! #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2:Celebrate showing up,making mistakes,taking chances,trying something new,being enthusiastic, taking time 2 be kind,&SO much more #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#G2Great Q2

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q2: #G2Great

Literacy_at_WEC Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q2: by ensuring that all voices are heard...and every voice is validated! #G2great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

See them, hear them, seek to actively know them. That's relationship building leading to kids feeling empowering & shining. #G2great A2

MrWawczak Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Know them. Know their interest, what's going on in their lives, etc. Seems simple but talk to them like people #G2great #kidsdeserveit

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q2. Listening actively to a child 1 - 1 is my favorite celebration. #g2Great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Class cheers, positive notes and phone calls, classroom coupons, and of course, lots of hugs and high fives! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Great way to build positive relationships. Our Ps need that connection #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Celebrating Ss starts every morning with our greeting at morning meeting. "I am heard therefor I am" #G2Great #elemchat

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: We had class photographers who captured important moments, learning, and individuals. Shared on Gphotos to use in writings, etc #G2Great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: I reach out in person, by phone or email to parents once a week. Do it for every child during the year. #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Focused on helping Ss make & reach short term goals this yr. Recognition on announcemts led 2 Ss bragging on other achievements #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Have you found time to celebrate every child? What are ways you celebrate students? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

You summed up my experience perfectly, Courtney #G2Great

In reply to @KinneyCourts

kyteachlit Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Letting them know their interests matter, even if you have to read some anime and learn about dirt bikes #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1: Don't be fearful of reaching out to others! Many opportunities await if you take that step! Thankful I did w/ @TechNinjaTodd! #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

This is sooooo true! #G2Great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 I worry how they'll react & if I'm interpreting their words correctly. Tough w/out body Lang & not knowing person.#G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Coming in for some #g2great. Looking forward to the conversation

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I meet my class outside each morning, greet by name and sometimes a handshake. #G2Great

sonjawright Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q2: by ensuring that all voices are heard...and every voice is validated! #G2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Celebrating positive accomplishments. So important that Ps hear the good too. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Q2: I try really hard to get around and just chat with them about their lives- their puppies, sports etc. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I love that Bill…. and off the island i where we stand to gain so much w/ collaborative thinking possibilities #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: It allowed me to find so many like minded educators. Got me off my island. #G2Great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: I haven't gotten to every child yet, but will be the end of the year. I like writing small notes. #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 It is very hard with 100+ students. But building relationships is something we must work on everyday. #g2great

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: As soon as you find what a student excels at in the classroom, make them the go to example. Huge self esteem boost #g2great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Positive phone calls is amazing!! Celebrating the small things. Students leading morning news! #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Relationships are key! Kids can see us be real people! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I meet my class outside each morning, greet by name and sometimes a handshake. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

So good this is how we build community it's just essential #G2Great

In reply to @T_HEB

late4clss Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I try and greet every child by name and have a conversation with every S once a week #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Instant messages & texts to parents w/ a pic of a child's success is effective & easy. Keep your smart phone in your pocket! #g2great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Hop on over to #G2Great - the chat is on fire! #kidsdeserveit

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Awards, positive phone calls, twitter, Facebook, academic/athletic pep rallies. Still trying to find more ways #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 you can write on their desk a special note for them in the morning and say something special about them #g2great

ReadOn_GerritJR Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2- daily ....in every conference where the kiddo is putting in the work. Teach kid partners to celebrate each other also #G2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Amazing that something that costs nothing can have such immense value isn’t it! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 - Always - know their names, give high-fives, make positive calls home - and those are all free to do! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#g2great

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2:Relationships are key. Celebrating with ss can be as easy as asking about their weekend. We need to celebrate when goals are met.#G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

You matter, I care about you that's the subtext. Love it #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Today was our award ceremony. We individually celebrated each student. Privately we encouraged/met with others. ❤️celebrating kids.#G2GREAT

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Applauding the great ideas Ss have about our collective work. Letting them take the reigns for our class' direction. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

She was my best first connection too, Val. I don't think we are unique either. She's definitely #OneOfAKind #G2Great

In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I love greeting Ss and Ps in the morning. Amazing way to start the day #G2Great #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @TeachyouHowe

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#G2Great Relationships are the ❤️They make everything better and help heal the difficult times.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 TIME is the greatest gift we give kids. Relationships matter so we begin building them DAY 1. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love this! Every child feels valued from the start of each day! #G2great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I meet my class outside each morning, greet by name and sometimes a handshake. #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Instructionally, celebration always makes a wonderful MWI or share, too! Making time to bring in joy whenever we can #G2Great

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Shout outs on Instagram & Twitter, calls home to share positives with families, taking time to talk to kids & say I'm proud of you #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#G2Great Thanks Jen.😊

In reply to @hayhurst3

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Each Friday Ss share something they learned, accomplished or got better at. We also use @Seesaw to share work. #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

1. Embracing Ss energy. 2. Taking what they do and acknowledging goodness in their intent. 3. Noticing what matters to them. Q 1 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I agree Jenn! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Twitter has changed my whole career!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Have kids celebrate one another. So important as it builds trust to lean on one another when learning is challenging. #G2Great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2a: Celebrate my 8th gr by writing good bye messages inside their copy of "Oh the Places You'll Go" they will get on last day #G2Great

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q2 I attend a spring dance recital to celebrate one my students. I was so honored that she asked me to attend. #g2great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 In the course of day not sure I have but throughout year that smile, those connections & relationships show #youmatter then YES #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Nothing will ever substitute for eye contact & genuinely listening to a child. Celebrating begins by noticing! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

We are so glad you could join us Melanie! We are getting ready for Q3 #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome, @MelanieMeehan1

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Take the time to know and listen to your students' stories. Everyone has a voice to be heard. #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: eating lunch with students in the lunch room is an easy way to celebrate relationships with our kids. #G2Great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2:I hope my Ss realize I've tried thru morning meeting convos, leader & helper, author's chair, student choice and voice honored. #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Thanks Elisa! It's an excellent, engaging, important read! So glad it's in your pile! #G2Great

In reply to @ElisaW5, @btkissel

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I like welcoming Ss at the line-up in the AM, making face-2-face contact & saying good morning. End of the day is always a high-5 #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

And so grateful for that connection my friends. Out of those have come amazing friendships! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 I needn't have worried, however, because @DrMaryHoward was one of the first tweeps to engage me in conversation. #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Active listening will help Ss feel valued and let’s be real, it helps you get the whole story. #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Nothing will ever substitute for eye contact & genuinely listening to a child. Celebrating begins by noticing! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 700+ kids on our campus. As a coach I try hard to learn names and greet. Once I know them, love to ask lots of Qs 1/2 #G2Great

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 We eat lunch together everyday. Having a conversation with each S always leads to new moments to celebrate. #G2Great

IMOPRODUCTIONS Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

ARE YOU LISTENING TO UPCOMING ARTIST LA-ILLA? I THINK NOT https://t.co/EcRugLZfAM #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Love that "Making time to bring in joy whenever we can" @PamKou #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: Instructionally, celebration always makes a wonderful MWI or share, too! Making time to bring in joy whenever we can #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: A simple smile, greeting, & hug are great ways to celebrate relationships with kids. #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: Have you seen the video of the Charlotte, NC teacher greeting students as they come into the classroom? #G2Great https://t.co/ybNyqLOn2A

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: #G2Great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 - My kids - I look at them and want to be better each and every day! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@cindy_volpa Are you here Cin? It gets easier with practice, I promise. @DrMaryHoward @franmcveigh @hayhurst3 Cindy is a friend. #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

My fav celebrating/connecting still is snapping photos of kids in class during activities & just quickly emailing to folks #G2GREAT

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

It will change your school culture and make a huge impact! And brighten your day!!! #G2great #kidsdeserveit https://t.co/nSBxFHGrRM

aelliottcves Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Shoutout to @charissacole for celebrating every child with positive phone calls home. It changed relationships this year! #Kidsdeserveit
- TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Have you found time to celebrate every child? What are ways you celebrate students? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

And doing those things are what kids remember about us. That is what sets us apart from other Ts - showing them we care. #g2great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 - Always - know their names, give high-fives, make positive calls home - and those are all free to do! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

And, these are intrinsically motivating to children. So powerful! More than "stuff"!! #G2Great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 - Always - know their names, give high-fives, make positive calls home - and those are all free to do! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

MrWawczak Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

One of my favorite things to do #G2great

In reply to @ritaplatt

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#G2Great yes

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh, @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I loved it Leigh Anne. So glad you asked! :] #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Yes! I asked Mary a question once, and she said call me. Like right, I am going to call @DrMaryHoward. But I DID! She was great! #g2great
- vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  A1 I needn't have worried, however, because @DrMaryHoward was one of the first tweeps to engage me in conversation. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Now that's a community of learners and friends. Awesome #G2Great

In reply to @sbentonteach

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I have found that the hardest to get to know students will open up at lunch! #G2great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: eating lunch with students in the lunch room is an easy way to celebrate relationships with our kids. #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3: The strugglers and strivers make me a better teacher every single day. #g2great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 I use writing as a catalyst to get to know my students starting with day 1 and use my own writing to share more about me too! #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: We 'Make the Call' @CaldwellElemen thanks to #kidsdeserveit! As a school, we've made more than 500 calls since January! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

That must be a happy moment for them Dani you are so positive. What a nice way to start the day. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @awelcome

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3: My wife. She's awesome! #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: Mine are @teachermantrav @mr_meighen @_SteeleJackson_ @NowakRo @Joshua__Stamper @GustafsonBrad @benjamingilpin @BClarksonTX #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 Teachers! I’m lucky to spend time in schools & their dedication to kids ALWAYS inspires me! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

To be seen is a comforting feeling for a child. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Nothing will ever substitute for eye contact & genuinely listening to a child. Celebrating begins by noticing! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Yay! Well done! #G2great

In reply to @cindy_volpa, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh, @hayhurst3

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Positive notes home, phone calls, texts, greet them in the hall every am so they know how happy I am to see them! So many ways! #g2great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 2/2 Asking Qs re: kids' lives outside school, then checking back in to ask how things R going (family, sports, etc) celebrates #g2great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 every conference should be filtered through a lens of celebration. Esp important for those who struggle #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: @DrMaryHoward is always a source of inspiration! Voxer groups, #TWT Slicers #g2great and #NCTE conferences

KatKrepps Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2. Might sound strange, but finding just the right book for a S's interests and passions. Giving bus to my T1 students. #G2Great

T_HEB Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 I am inspired by my Ss. They are learning something new everyday, working hard to meet expectations, taking risks. Bravo! #G2Great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A:1 My biggest fear was rejection but I found acceptance instead. #G2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: This is for next year! #g2great

AdamBrownEDU Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3. PLN always pushes me to do more #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 Mostly my students, but my amazing colleagues @scfschools too! #inspired #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Great inspiration Adam! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 - My kids - I look at them and want to be better each and every day! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: My husband, mom, family, and of course, my Good to Great friends! ;) #g2great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Where we choose to spend our time speaks vol as to who we are &what we value. If we value seeing & hearing kids, our time is there #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 TIME is the greatest gift we give kids. Relationships matter so we begin building them DAY 1. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: My family. So supportive when I made career change into teaching. I owe it to them. #G2great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Yes - I watched my DDs 1st grade T do this each morning. It was a simple but powerful connection. #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @awelcome

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: Loved @LannyBall 's post about using the connection in a ML to share personal information. https://t.co/yXAHF1WUH5 #g2great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes! Me too!!!! @DrMaryHoward is the best!! #G2Great

In reply to @Teachr4, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Ah yes a jack-of-all-trades. Welcome Brian! So glad to have your voice w/us tonight. #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@ritaplatt Such a great idea and reminder. Even if you just stop for a few minutes. Kids love to see teachers in the lunch room. #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: eating lunch with students in the lunch room is an easy way to celebrate relationships with our kids. #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Sending texts and pics to parents when Ss do something great #g2great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Instant messages & texts to parents w/ a pic of a child's success is effective & easy. Keep your smart phone in your pocket! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q3 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: #G2Great

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: My husband is my biggest cheerleader. I couldn't make it in this crazy world without him! #g2great

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Throwing @kara_welty and @DavidGeurin out there. So positive and relationship focused. Drives me to follow their lead. #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

So I'm "hearing" the importance of relationship building. Have to "know" them to "celebrate" them. :) #G2GREAT

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A2: love writing personal notes to Ss. Love to point out something specific so they know I notice them! #G2Great

tsbray Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: My colleagues and students challenge me to be better, because they deserve me to be my best #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: Of course, students- and my own kids...colleagues, educators I work with, laugh with, & learn with each day. Grateful 4 so many #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

❤️ Likewise Sis!!!! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3: @DrMaryHoward is always a source of inspiration! Voxer groups, #TWT Slicers #g2great and #NCTE conferences

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: @KinneyCourts @srahamilton @tarathomasPR @MisterMinor @EricTownsley @Jess5th have pushed me to be a better professional #G2Great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: My amazing Ts and Ss, my husband and son! #kidsdeserveit #G2great Those sweet smiles & hugs from Ss! https://t.co/ioCJfyl1tg

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: My students, team and PLN. Especially my #edusistas @bethhill2829 @Lindsey_Bohler #eduar #g2great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Can't wait to do this next year as we transition from half day to full day K. #G2Great

In reply to @ritaplatt

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@SchroedlShawn encourages me to try new things, inspires me to want to be better & challenges me out of my comfort zone. #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3:Each book I read,tweet I view,grad course I take, teacher I watch,inspires me to do everything in my power for Ss #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Kids choose who they want to "brag" to - former teachers, friends, principal, etc #G2Great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

All Voxer cousins for sure! #G2Great Searching for those PLN's that focus on growth mindset!

In reply to @jdsniadecki

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I don't think that sounds strange it shows caring and connections when you tell a S this book made me think of you. #G2Great

In reply to @KatKrepps

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

And I think it’s what they remember most long after they leave us Tyler - those connections! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT
To be seen is a comforting feeling for a child. #G2great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:48 PM EDT
  
  A2 Nothing will ever substitute for eye contact & genuinely listening to a child. Celebrating begins by noticing! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 My own children. I love it when they think my lessons are cool or when I see them take to heart what I taught them. #G2Great

elem_counselor Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Great co-workers who are the dream team to work w/daily! We all need support and encouragement. Twitter chats like this rock, too! #G2Great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 The kids without a doubt, the kids. Advocating for them with what I feel are DAP. #g2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

This speaks to me! You will reach kids thro' writing that you wouldn't otherwise! Some have a hard time competing for air time! #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 I use writing as a catalyst to get to know my students starting with day 1 and use my own writing to share more about me too! #G2Great

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: My students!!! And my former teaching partner. And MANY Twitter PLN friends! #G2Great

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 my students, my showing that they no more and that they are better than people even imagine #g2great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: My team, my admins, my Ss, and my mom who retired this year after 34 years and still went to work smiling every day! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Now she’s my friends Kitty :] #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@cindy_volpa Are you here Cin? It gets easier with practice, I promise. @DrMaryHoward @franmcveigh @hayhurst3 Cindy is a friend. #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: The special education teachers inspire me to be better because so many of the issues they face are tough to solve. #g2great

BClarksonTX Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@TechNinjaTodd, you encourage me (and SO MANY others) more than you know, man! Thx for the shout out. #G2great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Finding time to celebrate every child is easy...spend your time investing in knowing what makes them great #G2great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: @BisforBerkshire @Edu_Historian for helping through research support #publiceducation #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

You inspire everyone right back Fran! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 My voxer group! It’s filled a void I didn’t even know existed & put supportive others at my fingertips. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 I work with a wonderful team of teachers! That makes all the difference! @ASHess10 @Coachtconnor33 #g2great

toalla_ewoks Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#G2Great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 God, my preacher, family, Ss, my PLN @gcouros @DonWettrick @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome @teresagross625 @mrmatera @burgessdave #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 My assistant principal always supports my ideas, has words of encouragement, and offers to help bring my ideas to my students! #G2Great

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Everything about @StonefieldsSch and @SsCollaborative is inspiring. Leading the way in what it means to be a learner (for Ss & Ts) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Feeling the love!! ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Amazing mentor/coach and all-around wonderful person. That's our @DrMaryHoward
In reply to @girlworld4, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: A fabulous co-Teacher of mine. @taniajackson_. SO grateful our campus has her leadership! #g2great

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Constantly inspired: @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome @DrMaryHoward @aaron_hogan @heffrey @bethhill2829 @NowakRo @nalang1 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great Watching the Spelling Bee right now. These kids inspire me!

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2 Love to seek out kids who seem invisible. Engage them in convos and make tight connections thru their interests. #kidsdeserveit #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: I think I find inspiration in all sorts of places. Colleagues, my own kiddos, from Twitter. And from lots and lots of reading. #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Important to be open to feedback and criticism. Then colleagues become freer to challenge us to be better. #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Fellow #NBCTstrong teachers inspire me to live up to the @NBPTS certificate that hangs on my wall. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Blushing (and smiling!) #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes! Me too!!!! @DrMaryHoward is the best!! #G2Great
In reply to @Teachr4, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@ChamberScience @Alyssa4onbeing have pushed me to think about #socialjustice and supports for Ss #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2: I use the Symbol of Awesomeness & leave encouraging notes on Ss desks! Also use Yahoo!'s & send positive postcards home! #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Absolutely! And when they choose what to write about and what to share, they will feel safe to open up. #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: I also couldn't be a teacher without my husband's support! He is already building me things for next year! #G2great

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Students, coworkers, admin, and my Twitter peeps #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3. For 20 years it was Reading Recovery teachers and reading specialists. Honest and supportive feedback. #g2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 My PLN....Just amazing friends and colleagues I've met via Twitter and blogging. Dear teacher colleagues. And students #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @cindy_volpa I am so happy to "introduce" you two! Mary, you are such an inspiring leader. Cindy, such a dear friend! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward, @cindy_volpa

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Forgot the # ! #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 My coworkers @gunnels5G @Shivonsloya05 and former coworker @amyhopkins . My PLN and my Ss!

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A great tribe #G2Great

In reply to @Joshua__Stamper, @TechNinjaTodd, @awelcome, @DrMaryHoward, @aaron_hogan, @heffrey, @bethhill2829, @NowakRo, @nalang1

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 a mentor, @debralee7, inspires me to to/be more because I feel she believes in me. Students excitement in learning INSPIRES me #G2GREAT

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: My teachers I work with. Their excitement inspires me! And my twitter PLN. @FSESFriendship #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I had so much fun with Kitty last year #tcrwp #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @brennanamy, @franmcveigh

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Every time I share conversation w/ @hayhurst3 she challenges me to be better. She encourages me to think deeper & thoughtfully #g2great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3:my students, my colleagues, my PLN. #G2Great

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

My amazing students and coworkers inspire me every day! #G2Great

In reply to @CaptainRPSmith3, @gcouros, @DonWettrick, @TechNinjaTodd, @awelcome, @teresagross625, @mrmatera, @burgessdave

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Interesting to hear them talk about other teachers too. Very instructive! #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 Twitter educators (& our #G2great family). It amazes me I can fill my professional heart ANY time of day! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

My 9 yo hero encourages, inspires & challenges me to be a better human being w/ my every breath. As he finds his voice, I do, too. #G2great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3Also-leaders in my prof life who seem 2 see more in me than I do @DslDspollen @APMaroulis @drgravitygLLC @pmgmcgee @LauraSarsten7 #G2Great

Lee_Opon Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Alex Jones should be a speaker. I learn a lot from him #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I also feel that educators who may not shine in the brightest light inspire me to ignite change and spark excitement for Ss! #G2Great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: @WaterlooSchools are an inspiration. Let’s improve our communities through education. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#TCRWP #g2Great And I had fun with you at TC! And now connected on this amazing chat! Thank you! ❤️

In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @franmcveigh

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

All easy to do! A handwritten note mailed--something to hold & reread. Helping all Ss practice noticing what they did & celebrate.#G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Writing & poetry are suuuuuch great ways to build relationships and get to know kids #G2GREAT

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 I use writing as a catalyst to get to know my students starting with day 1 and use my own writing to share more about me too! #G2Great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: Personally @Ms_Kambix inspires, challenges & encourages me everyday. Don't know what I would do w/o her. Always in my corner #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

AND you're receptive to that sort of encouragement. It's a mindset and illustrative of law of magnetism. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @hayhurst3

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A2 Seems little odd, but when every S has a job in the class community they feel celebrated and a part of the crew. #KidsDeserveIt #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Or we may just have to wait bc learning goes underground and takes a while to bloom. #g2Great So we're the water and the sun.

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

That is just what she does - and always in a positive uplifting way. Thanks, Jenn! Love you friend! #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome, @hayhurst3

JoyKirr Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I'm fortunate to work closely with @MrsKField @rehberclass at my own school, and so many other educators online! #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: My students, my principal, my coworkers. #G2Great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A4 - Encourage, hold hands, apply #edupressure , push, cajole - repeat - it’s too important not too! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A4: How can we encourage our co-workers and administrators more? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

BClarksonTX Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Ditto, Adam. My boys and my wife push me to be a better all-around man on the daily. #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A2 I celebrate every child by talking 2 them about their interests. I sometimes ask Ss 2 share these w/whole class. Learn so much!#G2great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Teacher huabands are the BEST!!! #G2Great

In reply to @MrsTiptonA

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#g2great And @donohoe_kitty your Open House projects have been so inspiring! Students embrace our challenges as fun and exciting!

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @donohoe_kitty

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Somedays I just feel like the fertilizer, Jenn! LOL @hayhurst3 #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @hayhurst3

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Couldn't agree more, Melanie. #G2Great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @hayhurst3

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: Students, co-workers, admin, #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A4: Every conference should include a specific compliment. Needs to be more intentional practice with colleagues as well. #g2great

jennabcarlson Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Thank them for what they do...we think it, but we don't always say it #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

so proud to be in that remarkable group Joshua! TY my friend! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Constantly inspired: @TechNinjaTodd @awelcome @DrMaryHoward @aaron_hogan @heffrey @bethhill2829 @NowakRo @nalang1 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit
- TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Who encourages, inspires, or challenges you to be better? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 We stop by blaming & criticizing- opting for a culture of mutual respect & understanding! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: Consistently tell them specifically things they do that you appreciate or notice #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 Make sure to celebrate them just like we do our students. My goal is to write a positive email to two coworkers a month. #g2great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3: My “work wives” that teach orchestra! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q4 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: By taking the time to notice, celebrate, & share what they do too- we all matter and we all are working incredibly hard! #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 developing relationships with twitter community inspire & motivate me @BarbaraGruener @smgaillard @awelcome @aaron_hogan etc #G2GREAT

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#g2Great I really think kindness and humility and humor go a long way.

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

It's all so reciprocal we are all learning growing being influenced to see things differently. View it as opportunity not weakness #G2Great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @girlworld4

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 creating a community of learner in a collaborative setting with a PLC #g2great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YES! I miss RR so much and the support of the teachers. #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: Note and praise those actions that support student learning/growth will encourage peers/admins! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you so much Cindy! ❤️

In reply to @cindy_volpa, @DrMaryHoward

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Got a small group of daily inspirers now: @LRobbTeacher @ERobbPrincipal @DrMaryHoward & large group of #PLN friends. #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: I keep telling them all I learn. Stay positive. Word hard and show what you have learned — it shines through! Talk to people! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 We can open our doors. We’re NEVER alone if we’re willing to reach out for support. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: People, regardless of age,, remember how you make them feel much longer than they remember the specific words. #BeAware #g2great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Goal for next year: Two positive & specific emails to coworkers each week. Who will join me? #g2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 I'm inspired by Ss, by Ts who do amazing work everyday, & by colleagues/friends who help me grow professionally & personally. #g2great

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: I think having conversation about #KidsDerserveIt with co-workers, puts the focus on Ss first. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

My Ss needs push me. Reading prof books nudge me to work at being better. #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

My teacher husband is also a teacher --- so I'm also a teacher wife! #G2GREAT

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Teacher huabands are the BEST!!! #G2Great
In reply to @MrsTiptonA

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: The same way we encourage & celebrate kids: get 2 know them! Lean in. Be present. Be approachable, be open, be kind. #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 My campus admin is amazing. They trust, push, encourage, support, challenge, cheer. Cannot believe I'm a part of this team. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

We have to keep that in our minds at all times Melanie. So important! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: People, regardless of age,, remember how you make them feel much longer than they remember the specific words. #BeAware #g2great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Model, encourage, and share! But also be open to their ideas and shares. Be a marigold and lift others even on your worst day #G2great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 Keep it positive - too easy to slip into negativity. Help them to realize we make a difference even when we don't see it daily. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

What a great idea! #G2Great

In reply to @ritaplatt

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: I think we notice, acknowledge, praise, thank, and celebrate as much as we can. We all need encouragement. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

My husband will be busy this summer too! I want a portable bulletin board on wheels for my calendar math #G2Great

In reply to @MrsTiptonA

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Show your enthusiasm every day. Don't let anyone bring you down! Always stoke the fire! #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 Share what we learn, and seek to learn from them! #G2GREAT

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Stay positive, supportive, be transparent, provide support and feedback. #noenergyvanpires #g2great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 Share. All want to grow and care deeply about our children. #g2great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4: leave and send positive notes, be available, Visible, and LISTEN -Coffee & chocolate are always welcome! #G2great #kidsdeserveit

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

And always assume the best of intentions. We're all in it for kids. #G2great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4: By taking the time to notice, celebrate, & share what they do too- we all matter and we all are working incredibly hard! #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Be present. Such an important motto. #g2great

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: The same way we encourage & celebrate kids: get 2 know them! Lean in. Be present. Be approachable, be open, be kind. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Love the handwritten note. AND it makes us pretty amazing kid watcher so we grow too! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

All easy to do! A handwritten note mailed--something to hold & reread. Helping all Ss practice noticing what they did & celebrate.#G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4: Listen. We need to be better at listening to our school teams. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Never "over-praised" anyone! So important @btkissel #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: I think we notice, acknowledge, praise, thank, and celebrate as much as we can. We all need encouragement. #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3 My spouse is also THE best. He has to get tired of all the "edutalk", but he listens and asks great Qs. #hubbysupport #G2Great

KatKrepps Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4. Notice something they do well and let them know you value that about them. #G2Great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4:Work hard to develop positive relationships. Remain optimistic and personable at all times. #G2Great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Stay positive and make sure to thank them. Find the way they like to be recognized. #G2Great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Genuine relationships. It's about ppl feeling seen & heard. I'm always led by this: capture their ❤s & their minds will follow. #G2great A4

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4: Continuing the discussions to promote change, back it up with research. Communication is key. Share ideas and grow together. #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 (again): Try something together that THEY prioritize. Teamwork & collaboration is often a great motivator. #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

NEVER! I love how you dial right in w/the person you are talking to. That is a unique quality, and one I have strived to develop #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @awelcome

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@OTCData gr8 book First Aide for Teacher Burnout has gr8 ideas! Read my @middleweb review here https://t.co/ZsMB0EeaEH #g2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

I am a proud teacher mom! My daughter is a second yr teacher and she inspires me all the time! #g2great @meck32

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT
My teacher husband is also a teacher --- so I'm also a teacher wife! #G2GREAT
- CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT
  
  Teacher huabands are the BEST!!! #G2Great
  In reply to @MrsTiptonA

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Carol ELA Consultant from a sunny day on Long Island jumped into #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 We need schools where respectful conversations are celebrated & nurtured. TALK is the great equalizer. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

tsbray Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Be positive! Be helpful. Say nice things to colleagues. Show appreciation for their efforts. It makes all the difference. #G2Great

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Be intentional! Give out affirmations to everyone you come in contact with. Find something positive to say-or via note👍 #g2great

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: By saying Thank You! Tell them they matter! Kindness & Respect! #kidsdeserveit #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

So great to hear that you are part of a team with such great leadership #G2Great

In reply to @vrkimmel

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@artofcoaching1 has a great chapter on listening in The Art of Coaching. #g2great

In reply to @JuliaPledl, @artofcoaching1

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Such a blessing to be able to have conversations with others. Print is great but nothing quite like a friendly voice #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

aelliottcves Jun 1 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I LOVE a Voxer! Our principal encourages us through this platform and it creates ongoing discussion among Ts at our school!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

InfosEconomie Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

À surveiller: Great-West, Valeant et Dollarama #G2Great https://t.co/gJRNPTQ1XA

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3: Thankful for @GuysBride @KateAshmore @djwill91! Also, I'm grateful for my Ss, 1st grade team, & #PLN who push me to be better! #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

HA! #noenergyvampires! Yes! We must be more drawn those who give us energy than those who zap our energy. #G2Great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4: Stay positive, supportive, be transparent, provide support and feedback. #noenergyvanpires #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Yes sometimes we are... #G2Great Watch your step.

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Somedays I just feel like the fertilizer, Jenn! LOL @hayhurst3 #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3, @hayhurst3

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 listen, encourage passion and positive, doing our part to support the mission, lift up and don't tear down #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 Be positive because it is contagious! Remind them that they are blessed because they have the privilege to work with kids! #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4:I stopped an admin who looked stressed today and told her "she's got this". I think the simple kind acknowledgements go far #G2Great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4:I've my admin degree. I know there's two perspectives to school issues. I always ask how can I help. Being principal isn't easy. #G2Great

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Oh so true!!! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Note this @tarathomasPR Coffee and chocolate. and of course the tweets, text messages, and other notes and personal visits. #G2Great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4: leave and send positive notes, be available, Visible, and LISTEN -Coffee & chocolate are always welcome! #G2great #kidsdeserveit

thetweetemotion Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Twitter Emotion on the trending topic #G2Great : https://t.co/HUdMFNuoeu #tweetemotion

teachjanderson Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Goal this year is to take time to know one another. We're more than just teachers... relationship is important btwn teams. #G2Great

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Just let them know they are appreciated. No one is perfect, but feeling appreciated makes all the difference in the world! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

And it sets such a positive tone Cindy! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#g2great And @donohoe_kitty your Open House projects have been so inspiring! Students embrace our challenges as fun and exciting!
In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @donohoe_kitty

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Treats. Lots and lots of treats. Not joking. #g2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Remembering to "listen to understand = not listen to respond" Real listening pays off! #G2Great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 Include them in your learning journey. Ask 4help show their input is valuable. Building relationships benefits all. "gr8 job" #g2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

But also work to figure out how you can send positive energy to even the energy zappers. #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: How do you fight the feeling of doubt? Who are the people who support you? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Love!! #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy, @ritaplatt

smgaillard Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Agreed and I am so honored to learn and connect with you! #G2Great

In reply to @woodard_julie, @BarbaraGruener, @awelcome, @aaron_hogan

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Keep sharing, Keep encouraging, keep inspiring, keep feeding - treats always work well with me staff. #G2Great

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: We are in a "people" profession. Create open and honest relationships. Being vulnerable helps too! #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I got an unsigned note from a colleague. Said how much they appreciated me. WOW. Talk about uplifting! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: #G2Great Give specific positive feedback: Thanks for following up on that S. Or, sounds like your Ss were enjoying your lesson today.

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4: #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Because they often become the best kind of ripple effect, leading us all to places we couldn’t have imagined alone #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Mic drop - we must talk and put our feelings and ideas on the table!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

So true. Just had a family convo about the power of "cow pies" last week while traveling! LOL #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: we can encourage our coworkers by welcoming them in too. Being genuine and authentic, sharing flaws and worries and hopes #G2Great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A5 - Doubt tries to creep in, it’s got nothing on me tho - FOCUS ON THE KIDS!!!!!! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 Stay Positive, focus on what IS working/making a difference

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: I challenged myself this yr to affirm co-T's but didn't think about admin, so need to add those to my challenge list this yr! #g2great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

The hand-written note - SO powerful, & meaningful for the recipient. Shows you took the time to truly reflect & share #G2Great @MTEducatrix

In reply to @charissacole, @MTEducatrix

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

So personal and so memorable Julieanne! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I got an unsigned note from a colleague. Said how much they appreciated me. WOW. Talk about uplifting! #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5 I think first you accept that doubt WILL rear its ugly head now & then. It’s human nature to feel doubt! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5: Doubt is something I struggle with every day. Great friends speak truth into me to remind me of my worth. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A2 This builds relationships. #G2Great

In reply to @KatheleenSmith

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#G2Great Agreed!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

This also goes beyond adults, but to the Ss. We create the culture we want in a building. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5: Have a group you can fess up to when insecurities creep in. A core of encouragers who remind you of the important work #g2great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4. "I thought it was so powerful when you....." Name what you admire! #g2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I know everyone's fav candy, who is gluten free who does sugar free #G2Great

In reply to @AmesAngels

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 Some people like public recognition while others prefer something more personal . #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: I always stop in to ask if I can help! I try to leave encouraging notes in their boxes or a little treat! The time to listen! 💙 #G2Great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: It's so important to develop relationships with all. Guidance, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodian, etc. Makes big impact!#G2Great

MrsBreisacher Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5: Sometimes, you can't. But having those you can count on can get out out of the funk to the next awesome moment. #G2great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I want to do this more, like my dear friend @MTEducatrix has modeled for all of us here in MT #G2Great

In reply to @charissacole, @MTEducatrix, @MTEducatrix

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3 Inspires? All of you guys who pour your hearts into showing up every day to chase down Ss with a love of learning. #eduheroes #G2Great

SabriMiert Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

💀 😱 Aenlley Womens Fashion Spandex Leggings Ultra Soft Workout Legging #G2Great https://t.co/Xa1aygMkz1

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4printing some posters of sketchnotes for faculty (their choice) &we are creating custom teacher planners as a faculty this summer #G2GREAT

manolon_ewoks Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#G2Great

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

My husband and my coworkers are always there for me- always-#G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Yes! You cannot fake genuine! #g2great

In reply to @KinneyCourts

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I celebrate my students through the relationships I form with them. They know how special they are. Each unique and important #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 stay present and take care of yourself and your family so you can gift your best to Ss

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Still looking for ways to encourage my admin to try new things, like @Twitter or small notes, or positive calls home w/ Ss #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

AND doubt propels self-reflection and growth. #G2Great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

KatKrepps Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4. Be generous with time, ideas and materials to share and sincere compliments. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: Love to use DM to contact someone / email / send link for a preview / check before hit publish. "Another set of eyes" #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5:I remember my most challenging students who I miss the most and built the strongest relationships with during times of doubt #g2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: Be brave-share the doubt OR a little self talk reminder 2 let that go.2 extremes but I wander from 1 side 2 the other regularly #G2Great

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: We all have days doubt creeps in. My students take all that doubt away! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bupeBSD Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Gotta run friends! I will look back at the next Q&A's and read when I am home--be inspired I should say!! #G2Great

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: Be courageous, leaders need to have courage and faith that their vision will develop. Start small, end big! #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

So important for an admin. They shoulder so much with little support. #G2Great

In reply to @TeachyouHowe

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A2 Well said, Mary.Remember when knee to knee contact was introduced.Ts understood why relationships are imp. #G2Great #KidsDeservelt

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: When I talk to kids & see how much they need caring adults they can count on each day! Doubt disappears! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

You said it all right here! #G2Great

In reply to @tsbray

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: The Paradox of Self-Doubt: Without it we might not push ourselves to learn and grow. #G2Great

adamddrummond Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: 1 of 2: A5: small group of mentors outside of my work circle who can provide unbiased support. #G2Great #kidsDeserveIt

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Working successful to solve issues strengthens relationships #G2GREAT

mrsmc62 Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We're a team - all for our kids!!#G2Great

In reply to @bfarrauto

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: I have notes saved to look at when the doubt creeps in! Here is one from my birthday, my Ss snuck this around & gave it to me! #G2Great

adamddrummond Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5: 2 of 2: Also have my pillow rule - sleep at night b/c I do what's best for kids. #G2Great #kidsDeserveIt

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A2: Totally! So is instant messanger with a quick pic of a student celebrating. AMAZINGLY effective & easy #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

MargaretGSimon Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Just joining in for a quick peek. #G2Great A5: A parent sends me the report card for a St I taught showing his continued progress.

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4: By speaking/showing gratitude & becoming increasingly present in everything we do! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 hands down, my son...helps me keep things in perspective and remember what matters most

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Stay positive. #G2GREAT

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5- maybe we don't fight it at all but instead are kind to it and don't judge it. Create a little space for acceptance instead #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Truth. #G2Great

In reply to @jarhartz, @TeachyouHowe

charissacole Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: make decisions based on what is best for kids! #G2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I've become good friends with the before care worker who opens the door for me every morning. We chat for at least 2 minutes. #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A3 My Ss! It is w/them & 4 them I strive 2 learn & make our class a joyful place. Sometimes I fail, but it's worth the effort. #G2great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Always!!!!! #g2great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: make decisions based on what is best for kids! #G2great

dubioseducator Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Sorry have to run. But want to share a reflection as a tribute for us. #kidsdeserveit https://t.co/Kl88HBE7J3 #g2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: Have to recommend Dr. Rankin's book again. #g2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@OTCData gr8 book First Aide for Teacher Burnout has gr8 ideas! Read my @middleweb review here https://t.co/ZsMB0EeaEH #g2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 I fight the many bouts of doubt by surrounding myself w/people who fill my heart to full. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

When I have doubts about anything @nataliebmiller is my go-to 4 encouragement & support! My #G2Great family is always there to encourage too

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great I love this idea of lifting others up. I try to do it but sometimes it's hard when folks are "difficult" I'm inspired! Thanks!

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I got an unsigned note from a colleague. Said how much they appreciated me. WOW. Talk about uplifting! #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

So hard when you are thinking about what you're trying to process. Takes a big hearted mindset. #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A2 #Celebrate the child daily. Build a mountain of tribute for whom they are & what they can do, Todd. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 focusing on the why, Ss are the reason I'm a T and their success is the 1 goal #purpose #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 Rest, Recharge, Read (Bible & professional bks), Relate to my PLN on twitter! #G2GREAT

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: #G2Great

randomawwpics Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@MelanieMeehan1 #G2Great So true! Send out positive vibes to those "energy zappers". There are ways to reach them.

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

But also work to figure out how you can send positive energy to even the energy zappers. #G2Great
In reply to @btkissel

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 My family and teacher friends are always supportive and remind me why I became a teacher! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Love that rosy take on doubt- right up my alley #G2Great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I couldn't agree more! #G2Great

In reply to @lisajean9

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Yes, or The Secret, or John Maxwells 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership #g2great

In reply to @mollienye72, @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Yes yes Yes! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A5 focusing on the why, Ss are the reason I'm a T and their success is the 1 goal #purpose #G2Great #kidsdeserveit
- brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  
  Q5: #G2Great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 Imp to build home to school connections that way, Bill. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

In reply to @bfarrauto

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: Reread blogs by #TWT @jarhartz @MargaretGSimon @ChristinaNosek @tara_smith5 @girlworld4 for "Kid Fix" when doubt creeps in! #g2great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5:I try to reconfigure doubt into self reflection and ask why am I feeling this way. Then share w/a trusted colleague for advice. #G2Great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 Good colleges can help keep me off the crazy train of self-doubt. @staceybSCF & @johnwolfe3rd always there for me. #g2great

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

The projects you choose and lessons you teach honor their abilities as well!! #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It is a powerful move. I'm not the only one who got this kind of love note. #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

MargaretGSimon Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It is those toughest ones who make us grow and become better. #G2Great

In reply to @TeachyouHowe

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: I try and remind myself that I push my Ss to put themselves out there everyday. If I ask them to be confident...I model it #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

And Reflect! #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A5 Rest, Recharge, Read (Bible & professional bks), Relate to my PLN on twitter! #G2GREAT
- brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  
  Q5: #G2Great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5. I go to a trusted colleague who will listen and support, sometimes a teacher or principals. sometimes my husband. #G2Great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

My life's work is too critical to spend time in the unproductive space of self doubt. Takes courage, tireless work & a dope crew #G2great A5

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 Your TLC are there to support you and help feel that you are trying to achieve the same goal. This didn't exist before, T lonely #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Whatever brings us together as humans is going to have the best possible impact! (yes do remember) #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A2 Well said, Mary.Remember when knee to knee contact was introduced.Ts understood why relationships are imp. #G2Great #KidsDeservelt
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I am blessed to have such a wonderful triad of friends! #G2Great #bettertogether2017

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @ERobbPrincipal, @DrMaryHoward

adamddrummond Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: 2 of 2: Also have my pillow rule - sleep at night b/c I do what's best for kids. #G2Great #kidsDeserveIt

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A6:As a writer I fight the fear of doubt by writing faster than the little person in my head who tries to tell me,"This isn't good."#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Doubt spreads like a virus if we let it. Nothing shakes it off faster than dialogue w/those I respect/love #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Couldn't agree more, Fran! #inspiration #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh, @jarhartz, @MargaretGSimon, @ChristinaNosek, @tara_smith5

adamddrummond Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: 1 of 2: A5: small group of mentors outside of my work circle who can provide unbiased support. #G2Great #kidsDeserveIt

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q5: My husband, best friends, prayer, nature, literature, exercise. #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Keep your focus on your kids! If it's best for them, go for it! @GuysBride is my go-to! She supports my 💡 & encourages me! 💙 #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Thankful for my friend @btkissel who is always so supportive and has helped me navigate academia and always makes me laugh! #g2great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4 This is my mantra with my OLW this year. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Love this honoring ability yes. #G2Great

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

The projects you choose and lessons you teach honor their abilities as well!! #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Doubt, have it all the time. Ss help a lot as does Going through my "Warm Fuzzie" basket of notes & pics from Ss & friends #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q5: How do you fight the feeling of doubt? Who are the people who support you? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I cannot stress what she said enough! Surround with awesome people, do the work for Ss, and do some more. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

My life's work is too critical to spend time in the unproductive space of self doubt. Takes courage, tireless work & a dope crew #G2great A5

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4 Noticing/naming great things we see in our co-workers and administrators. Expressing gratitude goes long way 2 #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

THIS, I did not know about our Fran! Thanks for the tip Melanie #G2Great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @franmcveigh, @jarhartz, @MargaretGSimon, @ChristinaNosek, @tara_smith5

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2Great I love that you shared this. Kindness and love most important! 😊

In reply to @jarhartz

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

How much did that compliment cost me? :) haha. #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Thankful for my friend @btkissel who is always so supportive and has helped me navigate academia and always makes me laugh! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: What's an example of you really pushing yourself to create something epic? If not, what's holding you back? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I’m feeling so incredibly inspired by this energy. It’s a reminder of the immense impact of Twitter. So grateful! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 connecting back to A1 I've found confidence, support, encouragement to stand up for Ss via reaching out to other educators

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Me, too! Doubts always manage to creep in. Wrestling with them can make us stronger. #G2Great

In reply to @PamKou

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5This time of year- doubt is replaced by REjuvenation - just what we need. #G2GREAT

randomawwpics Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: I doubt daily! But my husband and family make me feel better. Also my teacher team. We get together to support/party often! #g2great

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Doubt & fear are a natural predator. It takes a strong circle of friends & family to battle against such lies. #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

The power of the pie! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

So true. Just had a family convo about the power of "cow pies" last week while traveling! LOL #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Co-T's, PLN peeps and a return to my "books" for affirmation. #tlap #llap #KidsDeserveIt #energy bus #g2great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

TY, Adam. We get a go at this lifetime once, self doubt prevents the beauty of our gifts from shining through. #G2great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @awelcome

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 I try to remember that the phases are normal, even 22 years in! #g2Great

JMcKeanK12 Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#thursdaymotivation #ThursdayThoughts #ThursdayThought #g2great #JoyfulLeaders

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Beautiful. We are lucky to have so much. #g2great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#G2Great I agree!!!

In reply to @jarhartz

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6: I am always pushing myself to learn and grow and do things better. I'm never quite satisfied. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6 - Having elementary Ss Tweet for our school, let them tell their story and learn valuable skills! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6 #G2Great pushes me to be epic EVERY week. Our open door to conversations lifts my heart. #KidsDeserveIt

tsbray Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6: Saw the school's old promotional video. It is lacking. Took on the challenge to make a new one. Helps the whole community. #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6:I joke that I may be "boring" at home, but I am a professional risk taker: always excited to try a new grade, position, or role. #G2Great

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Oh, new bloggers to follow! TY! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: Reread blogs by #TWT @jarhartz @MargaretGSimon @ChristinaNosek @tara_smith5 @girlworld4 for "Kid Fix" when doubt creeps in! #g2great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6: I written other books, but my last one is the one I've wanted to write for about 15 years. So, it's my epic creation. :) #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4. I think teachers are riddled with doubt all the time - cuz we can never do our job perfectly. Sometimes a glass of wine helps #G2Great

tsbray Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6: Reading several books about conflict resolution to be better at difficult discussions. Helps the whole community. #G2Great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q5 I always ask myself did I give this my best and did I remember to put the children at the heart of my work. #G2Great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

"...and do some more." Action is a verb. Yep, T. 👊 #G2great #kidsdeserveit

traviszinnel Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I cannot stress what she said enough! Surround with awesome people, do the work for Ss, and do some more. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt
- KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
  
  My life's work is too critical to spend time in the unproductive space of self doubt. Takes courage, tireless work & a dope crew #G2great A5

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I just know the teacher I can be is out there - hope to meet her some day but loving the journey! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6: I am always pushing myself to learn and grow and do things better. I'm never quite satisfied. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q6 I do not know if its epic but i try to improve veryday by focusing on what is good for my ss #g2great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Here it is! No time to waste. Find your people and move forward. @KinneyCourts speaks the truth. #G2Great

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

My life's work is too critical to spend time in the unproductive space of self doubt. Takes courage, tireless work & a dope crew #G2great A5

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

And it was an aha moment Dani when I got to meet you and many #G2great friends F2F at #ILA16.

In reply to @girlworld4

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 I pushed myself to lead an after school PD on Twitter for Teachers. #G2GREAT Definitely out of my comfort zone!

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: My first public essay after I told @KatherineBomer I would write one. Weekly blogging + Thinking about a bigger project! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

So important Adam. We need to give them ownership of the process. After all it is THEIR school! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6 - Having elementary Ss Tweet for our school, let them tell their story and learn valuable skills! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: You stumped me. I think I need to up my epicness. Stay tuned. #G2Great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: I relinquished control of class webpage to Ss. Weekly job to list events, HW, update google calendar. #G2great

milesnawmiles Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Use yr compass that always points to best direction to move kids forward, then set ur path forward. Leave doubt &naysayers behind #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Keep your focus on your kids! If it's best for them, go for it! @GuysBride is my go-to! She supports my 💡 & encourages me! 💙 #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 DoubtBuster = going back to personal vision 4 what I do as a coach. Are my words/actions aligned to the vision? #KidsDeserveIt #g2great

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: Not giving up. If what you try doesn't go as planned, don't quit. Try again...don't give up on "Epic"! #G2Great @FSESFriendship

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: Epic: Mailing off my critical thesis for my MFA program #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @franmcveigh I love this about pie- I grew up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains so I know all about this! LOL #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
The power of the pie! #G2Great
- franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  
  So true. Just had a family convo about the power of "cow pies" last week while traveling! LOL #G2Great
  In reply to @hayhurst3

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Julie, I love this! THIS is my summer exactly + a few water park trips with my boys. ha. #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5This time of year- doubt is replaced by REjuvenation - just what we need. #G2GREAT

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

And we are the lucky recipients Brian - I know this from personal experience ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A6: I written other books, but my last one is the one I've wanted to write for about 15 years. So, it's my epic creation. :) #G2Great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4: We can encourage our coworkers and administrators by extending grace instead of pointing fingers #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6 It’s hard to find room in EVERY day for professional growth but I beg borrow & steal time to make it happen! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 When we network with other edus online it should be a positive experience so relationships can grow and ideas be shared. #G2great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

By the way--I LOVE this question! I'm going to ask my students the same one next week. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: Planned a carnival for our GROWL celebration! Started as an 💡, built games, & secured prize donations! EPIC experience for Ss! #G2Great

charissacole Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: I push myself to learn side by side my Ts! They are amazing!! #G2great #kidsdeserveit https://t.co/lw01eMhK4S

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: What's an example of you really pushing yourself to create something epic? If not, what's holding you back? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Thanks Mary!!! You're awesome. :) #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

MargaretGSimon Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: #DigiLitSunday. Please join in the conversation each Sunday on my blog. #G2great https://t.co/Debt5Q5gbm

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: I’m writing that book! TIME is holding me back. Other duties call. Someday…#g2great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: Always ready to learn & grow, have a stack of books to read this summer! & a list of improvem. & things to make for next year! #G2great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Everyone has ideas that may blossom into flowers, Sandy. #G2great

In reply to @SKSIVY

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

It's a hard one to answer, actually. Feels like bragging. #uncomfortable. #g2great

In reply to @btkissel

burgessdave Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Tune into the #StartEDup podcast with @DonWettrick https://t.co/dgywf1bQSJ #KidsDeserveIt #sstlap #tlap #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I’d say that’s as EPIC as it gets Francois because you are keeping your professional learning & kids at the center! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q6 I do not know if its epic but i try to improve veryday by focusing on what is good for my ss #g2great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

When in question, all I have to do is check in with my students. They are the ultimate direction/redirection. @KatheleenSmith #G2Great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q5 I always ask myself did I give this my best and did I remember to put the children at the heart of my work. #G2Great

elem_counselor Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6: Taking the plunge, tackling the work & doing what is best for Ss is always worth it! My best years have been rewarding risks. #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Reading all these inspirational moves is making me grin! Excited 4 everyone chatting: we are going for it in ways that matter 2 us. #G2Great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: I fight the feeling of doubt by reminding myself that my nine year old just doesn't get me and that's ok #G2great

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A4 By celebrating successes, listening attentively, highlighting strengths 2 others, getting 2 know them - what we do w/our Ss. #G2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

My epic is to enjoy the journey but hope that a publisher wants my fiction writing @DrMaryHoward thank you for your support ❤️ #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 Always get back up with the knowledge that the work can get better and it matters. #g2great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Love this idea! Letting go of control is so hard but so necessary! #G2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6: I relinquished control of class webpage to Ss. Weekly job to list events, HW, update google calendar. #G2great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

YES!!! Well said, Carol! #G2Great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 When we network with other edus online it should be a positive experience so relationships can grow and ideas be shared. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

You’re right but even thirty minutes set aside for professional reading is 30 minutes of growth potential #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @awelcome

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 My comfort zone often holds me back from taking chances--I keep this image on my phone as a reminder to bravely push my way out #g2great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6: applied to and was accepted to present at Madison Power Up & @slateinwi this year. Nervous, but glad I was pushed to do it #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

"extending grace" (I know it's been extended to me more than once!) Thanks for this reminder! #g2great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4: We can encourage our coworkers and administrators by extending grace instead of pointing fingers #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Right back at you friend!!! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Supporting Ts is EPIC. We must feed Ts professional heart so they can feed kids’ learning heart. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

theheadlinebot Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great Rather than 100 days after downing 3 dead, 8 June 1, 1975, When President Donald Trump expected to

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Giving ss control over group work, allowing them to struggle to solve problems. Need to learn from our mistakes. #failforward #G2Great

carolynhelmers Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Writing and being part of an awesome committee to design the perfect all day K program for it's inaugural year. #g2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Pushed myself to apply to a doctoral program (and was accepted) I will work at the college level training new teachers! #g2great

Joshua__Stamper Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

When I am disciplined w/ my time and attention, creating something of substance is always possible #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q6: #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Been toying w/idea of writing a short eBook for over a year. I'm 7 pages in. Holds me back? Fear of not being perfect :( #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Congrats @MelanieMeehan1 you won a copy @awelcome & @TechNinjaTodd book please DM me your name and address so we can get it you! #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That's a GREAT image and quote. LIke Eleanor Roosevelt: Do something every day that scares you. #g2great

In reply to @girlworld4

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Team created our 1st #tlap experience. I was Dr. Alabama Jones and had Ss dig up fossils on a grid. We had artifacts, costumes #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A7: Why do you think it's important to disconnect? How do you disconnect? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Whoo-Hoo @btkissel your epic creation is on my summer reading list! Can't wait to jump into your passion project. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
And we are the lucky recipients Brian - I know this from personal experience ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit
- btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  A6: I written other books, but my last one is the one I've wanted to write for about 15 years. So, it's my epic creation. :) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

When I look really closely in the distance I can see it Kitty. Keep your sight on possibility and you will too! ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

My epic is to enjoy the journey but hope that a publisher wants my fiction writing @DrMaryHoward thank you for your support ❤️ #G2Great

kyteachlit Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Creating a literacy event based on French Fries and getting half the school to sign up unexpectedly #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#G2Great A6 I often feel a calling, a stirring, a tingle to contribute something to make an Epic difference for Ts & Ss but lack clarity

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Ok #G2Great - I’m giving away TEN #KidsDeserveIt stickers, DM me your address and maybe you’ll get one!

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 My #g2great cousin @MargaretGSimon is helping me venture into poetry. Definitely not my comfort zone, but having her encouragement helps!

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

My motto this year was "if you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing!" Love this one - growth is never easy or comfortable! #G2great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 My comfort zone often holds me back from taking chances--I keep this image on my phone as a reminder to bravely push my way out #g2great

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A4 Also thanking colleagues when they help out, provide support and are there when you need to talk to someone. #G2great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Some tweeps like 2 lurk/learn before speaking out but once they understand power of collective voice it's positive step forward. #G2great

In reply to @nortnik

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Wow Dani I needed to see that today! Thanks for posting that! #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I think it's just asking learners to acknowledge something they are proud they created. But, I get what you're saying. :) #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

It's a hard one to answer, actually. Feels like bragging. #uncomfortable. #g2great
In reply to @btkissel

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Absolutely! #G2GREAT

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @awelcome

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

7 pages in = WAY better than perfect! What an accomplishment. #G2Great

In reply to @vrkimmel

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Ohhhh, same here. I know I can do so much more, learn so much more, reach out to Ss and Ts so much more. #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 I'm writing the book that I've dreamed of for years. Collaborating helps me rethink, revise, and refine. Time holds me back. #G2great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

This could not be more important. We can always extend kindness and grace. That is good living. @kmurfitt1 #G2Great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A4: We can encourage our coworkers and administrators by extending grace instead of pointing fingers #G2great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Love this, Brian. I will try it tomorrow! #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

It's almost a mantra for me #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A7: Sometimes we just need time outside of the teaching and connected world. We need time to be outside. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A7 Tough one. I have yet to fully relinquish my death grip on technology & disconnect. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thanks, Brian. Trying to remember when we met on Twitter. All good since then. #G2great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Twitter has been best PD for me hands down! Can learn more in 10 minutes sometimes opposed to 45 minute faculty meeting. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#g2great Mary, thank you so much! Your belief in me lifts me up on your angel wings! I know you do that for many of us here!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Jennifer--someday is NOW! There will always be something that we think takes our time. You can do it!!!! Make the time! :) #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A6: I’m writing that book! TIME is holding me back. Other duties call. Someday…#g2great

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

It reminds me of Donalyn Miller's work with Wild Readers. Wild Readers find time to read, I try to remind myself of that daily! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @awelcome

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6:not sure if this fits w/epic, but I stared back w/my blog today. This was pretty big for me. 2supVlZbit.ly #G2great

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A7: Disconnection allows time for reflection and processing. #G2Great

jfprovencher27 Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 its importan to disconnect to find the balance in your life. I disconnect by travelling #g2great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 I plan to implement Genius Hour in my 2nd grade classroom next year. I consider that an epic undertaking! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes you did! DM your info! #g2Great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @awelcome, @TechNinjaTodd

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 I love long walks when vacationing. #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 I would probably get more done at home if I knew how to disconnect! #g2great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: 2 week road trip was mostly disconnect. Brief reviews, bookmarks, & likes. Trust my friends to keep me up to date! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: We have "follow your nonelectronic passion" hour each nt @ home: read, draw, photograph, exercise, imagine-whatever feels best #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Pushing myself to build relationships with staff even when it didn't look too promising. #persistencepays #KidsDeserveIt #g2great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: I've worked on disconnecting after reading a stellar mindfulness book. No radio on way home. Listen to engine and 🌎 around #G2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

This is a good reminder, Dani! #G2Great

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 My comfort zone often holds me back from taking chances--I keep this image on my phone as a reminder to bravely push my way out #g2great

Lau7210 Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: EPIC to me means staying true to myself. Exploring my core values while opening myself up to other perspectives. #G2Great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 Ts always are striving for better, we have to take time out to enjoy the other areas of our lives. Put the phone down #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q7: #G2Great

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: gotta reset the brain & let it cool down. My hus & I are leaving tomorrow for an Alaskan cruise, I'll be disconnected for sure! #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7: Dr.Serafini told me a long time ago, “You HAVE to take time for yourself.” Burnout is bad! Stay inspired by doing other things. #g2great

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 Disconnect? Nope. Never. Not for me. I like to be firmly connected. #g2Great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Yay, Karen!!!! Welcome to the club! #G2Great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Pushed myself to apply to a doctoral program (and was accepted) I will work at the college level training new teachers! #g2great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: We've been saying how important it is to listen and be present. Tough to do with devices nearby. #G2Great

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

We must love our Ss even though they don't "get" us.“... by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” - Sam Keen #G2Great

kmurfitt1 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: I fight the feeling of doubt by reminding myself that my nine year old just doesn't get me and that's ok #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Good for you! What a great accomplishment and such important work! #G2Great

In reply to @nortnik

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 I rarely disconnect. Only because I was abroad with time change I cut back yet it was so refreshing. This is a goal for me. #g2great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 Disconnect means taking a break to find comfort in silence or spending quality family time. It may be hard but it's worth it. #G2great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: To disconnect, I read, read and read #G2Great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 I disconnect by turning of the TV and all devices and curling up with a good fiction book! Give myself a brain break! #G2GREAT

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A7: Why do you think it's important to disconnect? How do you disconnect? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

TeamProApps Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#VeganBooks Jason Whitlock #SB562 #G2Great Cavs in 6 Adam Silver Curry 4 https://t.co/vskUqRhlb7 #Appstore #iPAD #IOS #iPhone7Plus #IPAD

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6: Currently working on an EPIC children's book w/ @GuysBride! It's pushing us! Our goal for this year is becoming a reality! #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 I am driven but right now I am not driving anywhere. Looking for some "epicness." #g2great

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6- followed Ss lead & created an epic cross content unit on activism. Wrote CHAPTER bks, biographies, poetry, created websites... #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 the more you let go and have faith the more returns back to you in ways you would have never intended, usually better

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7 (cont’d): I go to campground w/family, go to dinner w/friends, watch movies and binge shows. #g2great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

.@vrkimmel remember, revision is your friend. Seven pages in is great. You are already in the thick of it! Enjoy the process. #G2Great

vrkimmel Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 Been toying w/idea of writing a short eBook for over a year. I'm 7 pages in. Holds me back? Fear of not being perfect :( #g2great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Great visual! Thanks! #G2Great

In reply to @ritaplatt

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: Totally agree. It refreshes us so we can dive back in! @TechNinjaTodd #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A7: Sometimes we just need time outside of the teaching and connected world. We need time to be outside. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7 We need to DISconnect physically to REconnect emotionally. Eyes on PEOPLE (not things). #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

Lau7210 Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: Balancing my family life and career is a challenge. A goal for me is to be present wherever I am...in the moment. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I will disconnect for a GREAT book; never for housecleaning! LOL #G2Great

In reply to @Teachr4

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6 what a great idea #G2great

In reply to @kyteachlit

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7: It's imp. to disconnect and share with local stakeholders what we learn. Connecting works for us, but it may not work for all. #G2Great

milesnawmiles Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love that u have so much support! #g2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 - Airplane mode is my friend every weekend - one week a year my phone gets turned off entirely - it’s the best! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7: Disconnecting is good for the mind, body, & soul! We all need time to focus on US! Take a break & remember your "why"! 💙 #G2Great

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7. Spend time with my boys. Be present when they are awake. Limit my own screen time as a model because MY #KidsDeserveIt #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Agreed!!! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

In reply to @awelcome, @bfarrauto

nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Join #EduAR at 8:30 pm to talk tech! #g2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

My way to unwind or disconnect is nature. I grew up in Yosemite National Park , CA My friend @cindy_volpa who is here did too. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@c_rejent Congrats! You won a copy of @awelcome & @TechNinjaTodd book Please DM your name and address so we can get it out to you. #G2Great

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7: Awesome read! Talks about letting our busy brains rest and regroup. Finding positive in each moment! #G2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I am excited and terrified at the same time. Start next month! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Good for you! What a great accomplishment and such important work! #G2Great
In reply to @nortnik

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7:Every Sun my fam disconnects.No phones, no computers, no TV, no iPads. We read, write, draw, create, talk, play. Best day of wk. #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We are writing about the use of children's literature to foster discussion and action for social justice. So passionate about this! #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

charissacole Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A:7 Read & get involved in community events. Recharging is crucial! #G2great #kidsdeserveit https://t.co/kKa4eP9LTE

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A7: Why do you think it's important to disconnect? How do you disconnect? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 in the world of education I think we have a tendency to over complicate things, this quote helps anchor me 💜

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: my big risk https://t.co/vDlvDNp68x #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Love that Dani. I”m going to print this quote off. Susie would LOVE it for her mirror @suzrolander #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

girlworld4 Jun 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 My comfort zone often holds me back from taking chances--I keep this image on my phone as a reminder to bravely push my way out #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7 It’s harder to disconnect & ward off the flood of distractions. We just have to keep working at it. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7. I need to get better at Disconnecting more! When I do I am a better mom, wife and colleague. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

bookblogmomma Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I'm binging Lost on Netflix and my hubs just started during this twitter chat. He should really know it's #G2Great

In reply to @jdsniadecki

nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Excited to be part of the club! @btkissel #g2great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Yay, Karen!!!! Welcome to the club! #G2Great
- nortnik Jun 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  A6: Pushed myself to apply to a doctoral program (and was accepted) I will work at the college level training new teachers! #g2great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Meeting every S needs is Epic! #G2Great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Yes! Connection happens without distraction. Listening to each other requires attention. @MelanieMeehan1 #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A7: We've been saying how important it is to listen and be present. Tough to do with devices nearby. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#g2Great

In reply to @c_rejent, @awelcome, @TechNinjaTodd

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Yay! Teaching Talk is on MY summer reading list! :) #G2Great

pranikoff Jun 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Whoo-Hoo @btkissel your epic creation is on my summer reading list! Can't wait to jump into your passion project. #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  
  And we are the lucky recipients Brian - I know this from personal experience ❤️ #G2Great #kidsdeserveit
  
  btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  A6: I written other books, but my last one is the one I've wanted to write for about 15 years. So, it's my epic creation. :) #G2Great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6 Epic: Designing my galleries of artistic expressions-gone global w voices from round world. Working on #Springsations now.#G2Great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7 It gives me time to reflect in a stress-free environment. I disconnect by taking a trip with my family to somewhere tropical! #G2Great

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7 being with family is the best disconnector! Face to face at its best #g2great

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7: I'm trying to disconnect daily from social media and input from my phone. My head and heart needs a break from this lil' device #G2Great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

You got this. What a great story to be shared with Ss #persevere #finisher #G2Great

In reply to @vrkimmel

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7: Need to connect w/family & friends outside of edu to clear the mind. My faves~time with grand, fishing w/mate, ☕️ on the porch #g2great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: How do you connect with kids who are difficult to connect with? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

And it’s there 24 hours a day seven days a week. That always boggles my mind when I think about it! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

YES👊🏼 I've learned more on Twitter than I do in some of my courses!
In reply to @bfarrauto, @DrMaryHoward

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Supporting a trans child visibly transition in elem sch, find his voice &figure out how this can be possible for ALL trans peers #G2great A6

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great LOL @franmcveigh are we twins separated at birth? LOL my classroom is cleaner than my house right now!

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I will disconnect for a GREAT book; never for housecleaning! LOL #G2Great
In reply to @Teachr4

randomawwpics Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Love it! When it comes out, I'll be buying it! I teach "Teaching w/ Children's Lit" to pre service teachers. #g2great

In reply to @ktkelly14

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7: My favorite way to disconnect. #G2Great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I'm connecting you with the master of genius hour @NatalieKirkley - #G2Great

sbentonteach Jun 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 I plan to implement Genius Hour in my 2nd grade classroom next year. I consider that an epic undertaking! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Sisters with a different mother! LOL #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8 That’s always been easy for me because those are the kids that steal my heart first. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8: I spend time listening more than talking. Connect with them on their turf. #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8 - Talk and talk and talk and talk - and build the relationships, there is no other way! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Any tips? #G2Great

In reply to @awelcome

bethhill2829 Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Love my #EduSistas! #g2great

nortnik Jun 1 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: My students, team and PLN. Especially my #edusistas @bethhill2829 @Lindsey_Bohler #eduar #g2great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Melanie, greatness shoutouts are full of pride...#G2great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @btkissel

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

You have to follow me first :) #G2Great

In reply to @MrsBreisacher, @awelcome, @TechNinjaTodd

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I always say, education is my vocation, my profession, & my hobby! #g2great

In reply to @vrkimmel

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

LOL Love your humor!! 😊 #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8 build a positive relationship by focusing on the good, being the dork that I am, showing I care #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: How do you connect with kids who are difficult to connect with? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

franmcveigh Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8: Focus on finding one connection at a time. These kids need it the most! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: #G2Great

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

It all starts with the first step! You can do this! #g2great

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: my big risk https://t.co/vDlvDNp68x #G2great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Awesome! Heinemann will be publishing it and it's due out next fall! #G2Great

In reply to @ssvincent

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A8: show them you care with a note, eating lunch with them, positive calls home, just asking about their day, hugs/fist bumps #G2Great

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Now that sounds like a good way to disconnect. #G2great

In reply to @sbentonteach

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I commit to reading PAPER daily. Limiting screens that way centers me. #g2great

In reply to @JuliaPledl

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Always need options in mind so that no one is left out. #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7: It's imp. to disconnect and share with local stakeholders what we learn. Connecting works for us, but it may not work for all. #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Ha! I've written posts about struggling to take compliments. Not a strength. Good to think about for some students, I think. #G2Great

In reply to @cvarsalona, @btkissel

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 I start with LOVE! Unconditional love for every child. #g2Great

AmesAngels Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: Small things everyday, greetings in the AM, small connections, letting them know they R important & that I care about them #G2Great

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: How do you connect with kids who are difficult to connect with? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

MrsTiptonA Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: be consistent with your caring and the shell will crack over time. Be patient, all students are different #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I just sent you a DM #g2Great see if you can respond.

In reply to @MrsBreisacher, @awelcome, @TechNinjaTodd

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Great chat!! Thank you! Bedtime for kiddos. Gotta run. #G2great

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

OMG, Katie! That topic sounds AWESOME!!!!!!! Can't wait to read it. #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We are writing about the use of children's literature to foster discussion and action for social justice. So passionate about this! #G2Great
In reply to @ssvincent

ElisaW5 Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A5 I use a lot of self-talk. My husband and my 3 children are my strength. They keep me going even when I feel like giving up. #g2Great

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Still a few #KidsDeserveIt stickers to give away, DM me your address if you want one?! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

WOW! I need to use that as inspiration - definitely something I’m working on! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 - Airplane mode is my friend every weekend - one week a year my phone gets turned off entirely - it’s the best! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

johnnydowney Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Well I've got my summer brain turned on. Totally forgot. Looking forward to the Storify. #G2Great

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: I listen to that student talk to another student. Listen for an interest. Create conversation around that interest. #G2Great

bmilla84 Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: Make them a priority! Find out what interests them & use it! Go to an extracurricular event! If they believe you care, it helps!#G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#G2Great A8 something I always share with new teachers, "Remember, your working with someone's whole world, what would you want for yours?"

mollienye72 Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: believe in them. #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: Imagine they are yours and how happy you'd be to know someone was connecting with them. #G2Great

lisajean9 Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: Be sure to get to their level to talk. Sit on the floor with them, eat lunch with them... #buildrelationships #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8 Made a lifetime of connections w children who struggle w life. Must engage, motivate, find their passions to help them succeed. #G2great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q8 I realize that I have no idea what they may be going home to and I might be the only secure thing they have in their life. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I connect to that! Love long walks without technology! Also working on connecting w/ flowers I planted in my yard. #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @cindy_volpa

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8 Try to be thankful for "difficult" students because they are teaching me the most--learning to be patient, loving, & kind. #g2great

Isham_Literacy Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8 Get down on their level, look them in the eye and let them know I care. Take time to speak personally with them. #G2GREAT

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: How do you connect with kids who are difficult to connect with? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

JuliaPledl Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: TIME! Put in the time, talk and talk and talk! Listen, try again, listen and talk repeat repeat repeat #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A8: Be there and available- present, respectful, kind, & interested- but not pushy (& a connection of per interests doesn't hurt!) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I’m embarrassed to say I keep it in bed & have been known to check twitter in the night. TRUE CONFESSION 😳 #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Getting harder all the time! I find myself addicted. Ugh!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8 The kids who challenge us most have most to teach us. I take that very seriously & learn their lessons gratefully #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#g2great Nature is truly so soothing.

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @cindy_volpa

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Forthright, humble, and reflective #G2great

In reply to @MelanieMeehan1, @btkissel

ritaplatt Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8: Start with the positive. There is something to like in every single child. #g2Great

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

They just need to know we care. #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8 Connections can happen when I can find what matters to that kid. Ss like to see who you are too. Give a little of who you are #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Thanks, B! This is a topic that is SO important especially in today's world. We must start with the kids if we want a better world! #G2Great

In reply to @btkissel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

This looks wonderful. Thank you or the suggestion #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7: Awesome read! Talks about letting our busy brains rest and regroup. Finding positive in each moment! #G2great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8: THis is one of my favorite Tedtalks ever https://t.co/fMgTr27icJ You never know when you make a BIG difference. #g2great

woodard_julie Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8 listen #G2GREAT

TeachyouHowe Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8: Relate to them. Dab when you sneeze, buy your own fidget spinner, make them your classroom helper #G2great

SteeleThoughts Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Be kind and be sincere. Don't patronize or condescend. Even the tough kids appreciate authenticity. #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

TechNinjaTodd Jun 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q8: How do you connect with kids who are difficult to connect with? #G2great #KidsDeserveIt

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

You might check out the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life community. Great support there! Many Ts in this chat write. @sshubitz #g2great

In reply to @mollienye72, @sshubitz

Lau7210 Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: It's definitely a challenge to disconnect... finding a balance between family and career is so important, I'm working on it! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

So glad you came tonight Bill. Love having you at #G2Great

bfarrauto Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Great chat!! Thank you! Bedtime for kiddos. Gotta run. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great we spread around the yay!

c_rejent Jun 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yay!
In reply to @hayhurst3, @awelcome, @TechNinjaTodd

KinneyCourts Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This from @chrisemdin "Broken people break people." I believe when we disconnect, we recharge our essence & have gifts to give kids #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I LOVE this Katie. Can’t wait to hear more! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We are writing about the use of children's literature to foster discussion and action for social justice. So passionate about this! #G2Great
In reply to @ssvincent

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Teachers with heart know how to support those in need of support. #G2great

In reply to @KinneyCourts

mounder_rudolph Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8: Take time to talk about them. Make them feel appreciated. It's about the relationships. https://t.co/FqeahgI9wc #G2Great

MelanieMeehan1 Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Have to go. Thank you so much #g2great Got WAY more than I expected out of this chat!

LiteracyCoachKS Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 be willing to step out of your own comfort zone, be a learner

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8. Invest time in those difficult kids! Don't give up building that relationship even when they push you away! Listen, smile, talk!#G2Great

KatheleenSmith Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8 There is a reason these students are hard to connect with... they need you the most.Listen and be there for them. #G2Great

ktkelly14 Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This has to happen but just the thought of it stresses me out! ha! I want to disconnect from the Internet when reading/writing. #G2great

In reply to @awelcome

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Still a few #KidsDeserveIt stickers to give away, DM me your address if you want one?! #G2Great

SKSIVY Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8: Never give up! Eating lunch w/them, asking them to "help," LISTENING for something to connect with them about, 👀 & 👂always open #g2great

jdsniadecki Jun 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8: Try, try, try. Every day. Say, “HI” in the hallways, etc. SMILE! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A8 We start w/an open mind & let go of preconceptions & misconceptions that blind us to the child in front of us! #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

brennanamy - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Thank you to our amazing guest hosts @awelcome @TechNinjaTodd #G2Great

ssvincent Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

So you're doing what Q7 asks!! "How do you disconnect?" Ha ha! Show not tell! #G2great

In reply to @johnnydowney

cindy_volpa Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#g2great I still feel like a kid when I'm out on a hike and am looking for feathers, nests, clouds, etc.! Stress evaporates!

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @LRobbTeacher

cvarsalona Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Being a listener is a great technique to find out who the child really is. #G2great

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

You're so right Tom, isn't always about the relationships we form? #G2Great Be authentic and genuine.

In reply to @mounder_rudolph

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Definitely!!! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

NOOOOOOOOOOO - Mary needs intervention for her phone!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

elem_counselor Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Spending time with them and letting them know we are truly there for them and have their back. We might be their only champion. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great I feel the same way Cindy! ❤️

In reply to @cindy_volpa, @LRobbTeacher

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

More of us should do this. I hate some Ts automatically banned spinners. #G2Great

In reply to @TeachyouHowe

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Please join #G2Great next week as we talk ENGAGEMENT w/guest host Patty @pattyvreilly @HeinemannPub https://t.co/3fhVe5dfHf

Teachr4 Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Those are the kids I seem to gravitate toward. If not me, then who? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8 The kids who challenge us most have most to teach us. I take that very seriously & learn their lessons gratefully #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

jarhartz Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Kids know when you care #G2Great

In reply to @Isham_Literacy

KBoyd1516 Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

It is hard to find that balance! I'm working on it too! #G2Great

In reply to @Lau7210

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Well you have a special day so it makes sense. I’ll send it your way friend! #G2Great #kidsdeserveit

johnnydowney Jun 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Well I've got my summer brain turned on. Totally forgot. Looking forward to the Storify. #G2Great

PamKou Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Ready to read through what I missed & then "sorta" disconnect for the nt- #NBAFinals2017 "date" with my son (on TV...) #G2Great

AudraHaas Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A8: Humor! Laughing together instantly bonds you. #G2Great #KidsDeserveIt

btkissel Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A8: A previous teacher warned me about a S coming to me. Said,"She's bad."She made such a diff in my life, I dedicated a bk to her. #G2Great

pmccarthy722 Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

You are so wise @DrMaryHoward. Sometimes the lessons are hard to take. It is not easy to look at ourselves and the lessons we need #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

roderiquebouwnl Jun 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#G2great A few years later at school...😂 https://t.co/kkAg8eSeT7

awelcome Jun 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Such an #eduawesome chat w/ #G2Great tonight, what an amazing community, thanks for all you do for kids! #KidsDeserveIT