#SOZenTeacher Archive

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:00 PM EST

Welcome to #SOZenTeacher! Please introduce yourselves :-) #SOZenTeacher

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LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:00 PM EST

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

MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:02 PM EST

Hey. I'm Michelle. Chief Academic Officer. Let's chat! #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:02 PM EST

Hi everyone! Jaime, second grade from NWIndiana. Big topic tonight! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:03 PM EST

We are working through The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico. Tonight's questions come from pages 54 and 55 #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:04 PM EST

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

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:04 PM EST

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

LostHiRoller Mar 7 @ 11:05 PM EST

Greg. English teacher and coach at NMHS in Medford, OR. I did my homework. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:05 PM EST

HQ: Tell about a time you were kind this week. #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:06 PM EST

HQ a friend's son didn't get a birthday present from his mom so I bought him a gift card to his favorite store #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:06 PM EST

HA: I was kind when I listened and supported my friend and colleague :-) #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:07 PM EST

HA: Texted gratitude to several people just when I was thinking of them #SOZenTeacher

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:08 PM EST

#sozenteacher urbie, learning experience designer from out in arizona somewhere (can’t see the forest for the cacti).. My first time here..

MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:09 PM EST

HA: Classified Appreciation Week has schools full of kindness! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:10 PM EST

Q1:In what ways do you compare youself to another teacher or berate yourself for not being "good enough?" #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:11 PM EST

A1: It's too easy to focus on what didn't go well in a day instead of what went well. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:11 PM EST

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urbie Mar 7 @ 11:11 PM EST

#sozenteacher A1 For me it’s doing something new after doing something else for a REALLY long time. Wanna be good at the new thing, but..

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:12 PM EST

Hi Guys, sorry I'm late. Dan from San Diego, #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1:I don't have an actual college degree in English, just endorsement, so I often feel inferior to my ELA colleagues #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:13 PM EST

A1: It's hard to stop that nagging voice inside that says "not good enough." Takes practice. #sozenteacher

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:13 PM EST

#sozenteacher A1b I berate myself over the pile of oopsies along the path towards efficacy and ask, “How do peers learn it so easily?”

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:13 PM EST

I goofed the tag...#SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LostHiRoller

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:13 PM EST

Alex from South Medford. Hi! #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:14 PM EST

A1 Let me count the ways.neg. https://t.co/0EiF6oA1LB growth,relationships,c'room mgmt,general knowledge, I'll never match up #SoZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:10 PM EST

Q1:In what ways do you compare youself to another teacher or berate yourself for not being "good enough?" #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:14 PM EST

Wow! I was a drama major & feel the same way, Jamie! I always say I'm grateful they let me teach in the dept. Seriously! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1:I don't have an actual college degree in English, just endorsement, so I often feel inferior to my ELA colleagues #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:14 PM EST

A1pt2:Today was hectic in my room, I didn't feel great afterwards...#SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

how about a muzzle? #sozenteacher

In reply to @thezenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

Q2:How would you feel differently about yourself if you accepted who you are as a teacher? #SOZenTeacher

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

A1: I always admire my colleges. @wlkadrmas has got some awesome skills I wish I had time to learn #SOZenTeacher

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urbie Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

#sozenteacher A1c Mostly though it’s believing in #growthmindset and wanting to stop and do something else. Is that giving up? #somethingbad

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

Hello sir! Geez it’s been a while.. #sozenteacher

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MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:16 PM EST

A2: When we accept who we are, we are more relaxed. #sozenteacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:16 PM EST

I have a feeling there's a lot of us hiding! Lol #sozenteacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:16 PM EST

A2: more authenticity #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2:When I accept myself, I feel good about the way I connect with my students & help them find ways to be successful #SOZenTeacher

LostHiRoller Mar 7 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2: Stress dropped and I was excited to learn and share. #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2: Powerful Q! I would feel confident, secure, and valued. That sounds pretty good! Where can I get that gig? :) #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

Q2:How would you feel differently about yourself if you accepted who you are as a teacher? #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST

A2cont. then I can forget my comparisons #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2:When I accept myself, I feel good about the way I connect with my students & help them find ways to be successful #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST

A2 if I accepted who I am, and sometimes there are fleeting moments I do, I'd feel like a rock star. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST

Q2:How would you feel differently about yourself if you accepted who you are as a teacher? #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST

Q3: How could you set goals to improve your skills, rather than setting goals to be like someone else? #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:19 PM EST

Exactly. So we need to learn how to nurture, develop, and trust those "fleeting moments." #sozenteacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
A2 if I accepted who I am, and sometimes there are fleeting moments I do, I'd feel like a rock star. #sozenteacher
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
  
  Q2:How would you feel differently about yourself if you accepted who you are as a teacher? #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q3: By remembering that no one else is running YOUR race. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST

Q3: How could you set goals to improve your skills, rather than setting goals to be like someone else? #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:20 PM EST

A3:I set goals to continue to learn & grow to be better for my Ss rather than to keep up with colleagues #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:21 PM EST

A3 focus on my passions and my wants, and set aside a little time each day or week to focus on them alone. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:18 PM EST

Q3: How could you set goals to improve your skills, rather than setting goals to be like someone else? #SOZenTeacher

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:21 PM EST

#sozenteacher A2 Feel like Hagar the Horrible (comic strip by Dik & Chris Browne).. fighting the good fight comically instead of tragically

LostHiRoller Mar 7 @ 11:22 PM EST

A1: Don't do it- anymore. Used to compare planning and primping. I know my identity as an educator now. Insecure sometimes. #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:22 PM EST

lol, yesssss! And tornadoes! #strangemixofpassions #sozenteacher

In reply to @thezenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:22 PM EST

Q4:How can you find a way to accept what's happening & see the gifts your situation offers? #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Mar 7 @ 11:23 PM EST

A3: 360 feedback survey allows me to do that: set goals so I can grow. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:23 PM EST

A4:Realize that everything is a learning experience, so look for the good first! This takes practice! :-) #SOZenTeacher

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:23 PM EST

A3: Everyone's skill set is different. I know my classroom is different than others and I focus on my strengths. #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:24 PM EST

THIS. #sozenteacher

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:23 PM EST

A3: Everyone's skill set is different. I know my classroom is different than others and I focus on my strengths. #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:25 PM EST

A4 practice detachment, non-judgement and gratitude..of self..opens the mind to acceptance no matter where the chips may fall #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:22 PM EST

Q4:How can you find a way to accept what's happening & see the gifts your situation offers? #SOZenTeacher

A_Rosc Mar 7 @ 11:25 PM EST

A4: Embrace the successes when they happen. Take the moment to enjoy that happiness #SOZenTeacher

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:25 PM EST

#sozenteacher A3 I’d have to do a couple things.. find nonprofit to develop an online course for maybe #kickstarter to get the software or..

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST

Q5:What can you learn from your circumstances that will take you where you wish to go? #SOZenTeacher

briandurgin Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST

A4:create a list and focus in on one. #sozenteacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST

Jaime's right. Although I confess I was terrible at ALL of this this week. #itsapath #sozenteacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
A4 practice detachment, non-judgement and gratitude..of self..opens the mind to acceptance no matter where the chips may fall #sozenteacher
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:22 PM EST
  
  Q4:How can you find a way to accept what's happening & see the gifts your situation offers? #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST

Ha! There's this great author you should meet! 😋 #sozenteacher

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urbie Mar 7 @ 11:27 PM EST

#sozenteacher A3b Or.. dunno. That’s why I’m here, I guess. For inspiration. Or, maybe I should follow @mbellart’s advice & do #31Nights

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LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:27 PM EST

A5:That I am a learner & that I can always learn & grow as a T & as a person, so keep trying & NEVER give up! :-) #SOZenTeacher

urbie Mar 7 @ 11:28 PM EST

#sozenteacher A3c @mbellart in #k12artchat the other day said that doing it #31nights you’d be a pro at the end. So probably butt in gear..

In reply to @mbellart

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:28 PM EST

Yes. And as teachers, we often hold ourselves to a higher standard of personhood. Which is good. Until it's not. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:27 PM EST

A5:That I am a learner & that I can always learn & grow as a T & as a person, so keep trying & NEVER give up! :-) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:29 PM EST

Homework:Try an idea for expressing gratitude on page 43 & 44...Pray, smile, compliment, be thoughtful, be kind :-) #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:29 PM EST

A5 Have a ROUGH class this yr.As much as I want 2 give up,I know I'm growing in empathy,compassion,how 2 accept & be flexible #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST

Q5:What can you learn from your circumstances that will take you where you wish to go? #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Mar 7 @ 11:29 PM EST

That's so awesome to hear. Hang in there. #sozenteacher

JaimeABart Mar 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
A5 Have a ROUGH class this yr.As much as I want 2 give up,I know I'm growing in empathy,compassion,how 2 accept & be flexible #sozenteacher
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Mar 7 @ 11:26 PM EST
  
  Q5:What can you learn from your circumstances that will take you where you wish to go? #SOZenTeacher