#SOZenTeacher Archive

participatechat Apr 25 @ 11:00 PM EDT

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KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:01 PM EDT

KathiSue, Oregon Online Teacher and retired MS principal/Tech Teacher #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Welcome! I'm Jamie, an English teacher at NMHS, in Oregon and I'm your host for this chat :-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Hi! Tisha HS Culinary Tr & Lead Medford, OR Excited to chat with #sozenteacher !

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:02 PM EDT

Greetings, #SOZenteacher. I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO & I'm following through on my intention to join this chat.

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:02 PM EDT

We are working through The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico. Tonight's questions come from pages 91-93 :-) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:03 PM EDT

Hey all! Heather Marrs 3rd grade teacher and EdTech teacher leader in southern Oregon #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:03 PM EDT

We will be using the standard Q & A format tonight, please reply with the number of the question you're answering #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Also, be sure to include the #SOZenTeacher after each post so everyone can see your posts #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:04 PM EDT

Hi Heather @hmarrs24 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:04 PM EDT

HQ: Did you take a walk: How did your body feel? What were you thinking? Were you calmer? #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:05 PM EDT

A1: I'm thinking that I really should have made time for a walk last week. Setting my intention to it this week! #sozenteacher

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:05 PM EDT

I felt more energetic and my mind was more clear than before :) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:04 PM EDT

HQ: Did you take a walk: How did your body feel? What were you thinking? Were you calmer? #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:06 PM EDT

HWA.... #sozenteacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:05 PM EDT

A1: I'm thinking that I really should have made time for a walk last week. Setting my intention to it this week! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:06 PM EDT

HA:I always feel stronger & more relaxed after a walk. I do a lot of thinking & planning on my walks. Yes, walking is calming! #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:06 PM EDT

HA: I walked a lot this week. I did okay. I was in a convo with several people. I was very calm. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:04 PM EDT

HQ: Did you take a walk: How did your body feel? What were you thinking? Were you calmer? #SOZenTeacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:07 PM EDT

A1 I missed HW, but did go for run -- which is like a walk, but faster, & it gave my body a boost, my mind needed clearing. #SOZenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Pre Question 1: No answer required :-) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Question 1: This one is for answering :-) #SOZenTeacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Just like Almond Joy vs. Mounds! Sometimes you feel like walking with others (nuts?), sometimes you don't? :) #SOZenteacher

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1: I want to run a true workshop style classroom with flexible seating. :-) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1. I want to continue to be a life-long learner that helps to inspire others. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Question 1: This one is for answering :-) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:12 PM EDT

A1: Create learning experiences that are exciting and meaningful for Ss. Support, encourage, and learn from others. Lead⬆️ #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:09 PM EDT

Question 1: This one is for answering :-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:13 PM EDT

A1: I want to bring joy and passion into education. I want to inspire, innovate & make a difference in lives of Ts & Ss. #sozenteacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:13 PM EDT

I love what you do in a classroom. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @hmarrs24

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Thank you KathiSue!! Can't wait to have you visit us! #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:13 PM EDT

You, my friend, are accomplishing this as we speak. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @tishrich

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:14 PM EDT

A1 I want learning to be education's leading goal, rather than grades. #SOZenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Question 2 #SOZenTeacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:15 PM EDT

I suspect your 'want' may be part of the plan I imagine, Jamie. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: I have to be an active learner, courageous doer, and enthusiastic uplifter of others! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Question 2 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: Plan mini lessons and stations forlearning, also standing tables for more flexible seating! :-) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: Staying involved with my Ed chats and my PLN. Continue to read great books #DBCBookFaceClub #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Question 2 #SOZenTeacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:18 PM EDT

A2 Combo of changing conventional uses of grades & rallying Ss, families, colleagues to this purpose. Probably 2nd part 1st! #SOZenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Pre Question 3: No answer required :-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2: Keep pushing beyond status quo & my comfort zone! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Question 3 #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A3: This one I will need to take some more time to think on. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Question 3 #SOZenTeacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Fair to say plan might be a &)*!$# 1st draft (to paraphrase author Anne Lamott)? It primes us for the possibility of revision. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

TheTimDrury Apr 25 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A1: Create a culture where STUDENTS take pride in honesty, integrity, respect... Academics can come second to showing class. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:22 PM EDT

A3: Time to do things I enjoy without feeling guilty... ;-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:22 PM EDT

A3: #sozenteacher

TheTimDrury Apr 25 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Hopefully it's ok to drop in, share and steal ideas, and help all of us do what is best for kids... #sozenteacher

brianrozinsky Apr 25 @ 11:23 PM EDT

A3 Pretty sure less fraught relationships w/grades would confer measures of peace & equanimity -- on many, not just me ;) #SOZenteacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Yes! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:22 PM EDT

A3: Time to do things I enjoy without feeling guilty... ;-) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:23 PM EDT

Absolutely. We love drop ins. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @TheTimDrury

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Question 4 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Okay, this one is the toughie! #SOZenTeacher :-)

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Question 4 #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

A4: Not there yet!!! lol #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Question 4 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A4: Plan time for something peaceful and enjoyable each day…doesn't have to be big…just focus on enjoying little things :-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:25 PM EDT

#sozenteacher #booksnap @BookSnapsREAL

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:26 PM EDT

Maybe I should have used this for homework...? #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT
A4: Not there yet!!! lol #SOZenTeacher
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT
  
  Question 4 #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:26 PM EDT

A4: Letting go of the things I have no control over! Taking time for refresh. Not letting negative nancies get me down 😊 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Question 4 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:26 PM EDT

Now you're snappin' ;-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:25 PM EDT

#sozenteacher #booksnap @BookSnapsREAL

tishrich Apr 25 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A4: Not letting fear, worry, or uncertainty discourage me. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Gotta watch out for those Negative Nancies! ;-) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Apr 25 @ 11:26 PM EDT
A4: Letting go of the things I have no control over! Taking time for refresh. Not letting negative nancies get me down 😊 #SOZenTeacher
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Apr 25 @ 11:24 PM EDT
  
  Question 4 #SOZenTeacher