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principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #mdeschat, please introduce yourself!@

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Chris, elementary principal in Glen Burnie, MD #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Walt, principal in Hyattsville soon to be Baltimore! Ready to sharpen the saw! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Tonight's topic is "sharpening the saw." Prepare to share! #mdeschat https://t.co/Q63poohnv3

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@WalterReap welcome, friend! #mdeschat

mdslpchat Jun 2 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Janice #slpeeps #teamFelegy #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

We'll be using the Q1/A1 format, don't forget to add our hashtag to your tweets! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@principal64 Hey Chris! Saw that cool pic of elementary principals supporting high school graduation in the cluster. Great idea! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@mdslpchat welcome back! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Jenn, 3rd grade from CMES in MD #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@mdslpchat Hey Janice! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@WalterReap it was great to see our former students reach that milestone #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@cmespds welcome back, Jenn! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@cmespds Welcome back Jenn! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@WalterReap @principal64 Janine was our principal and Cheryl taught both of my kids math in 5th grade! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Ok back under right Twitter handle! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@principal64 I bet it was crazy for the graduates to see their elem. principals there as well! #mdeschat #StealingThatOne

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q1. What's the most exciting thing (personal or professional) you have planned this summer? #mdeschat

MelissaFinkel Jun 2 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@WalterReap What? You're coming to the city? #mdeschat #mdlearns

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: cruise to the Bahamas with my husband and two adult children! #mdeschat https://t.co/2Ca0ybTdsz

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1. Other than family time, I really enjoy attending @chesapeakebay events, principals trip to Smith Island in July, great time #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@cmespds awesome, toes in the sand! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#mdeschat it shows the commitment to Ss is focused on the long view! ❤️ Ss need to see that we support them https://t.co/SJSniu5yH7

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@principal64 I bet it was crazy for the graduates to see their elem. principals there as well! #mdeschat #StealingThatOne

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/SejtLZPq12

brucemellesmoen Jun 2 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@principal64 online book club

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Plan for the summer: Family time and preparing for the transition to new job! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@WalterReap you gather no moss, Walt! I'm sure you will be successful as always! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Question 2 coming in a few #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#tourdeJanice different rides each weekend! 2,000 miles by Oct Raising $ for guide dogs. Time with family #mdeschat https://t.co/MgKjwVVnxI

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@principal64 My "Army Brat" roots, excited to learn in a house that is built while looking at sec. learner centered problems! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@Speak4Power that's great, be safe! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2. Why are the summer and rejuvenation so important to educators? #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@Speak4Power sounds amazing! Where can we donate? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2. Summer allows time for educators to breathe, reflect, and recommit themselves to the profession #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: The summer provides time to focus on personal needs in order to be ready to SERVE during the year. #mdeschat

lsench2 Jun 2 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Hi there...from Glen Burnie #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@lsench2 hey, welcome Laura! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/IjwDBDMWiP runs the fund raisers. https://t.co/GWYjZSIinz

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@Speak4Power sounds amazing! Where can we donate? #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Time to connect with family, read for pleasure, try new PD, to decompress and get excited for a new school year! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

The best books about educational leadership via @AmazonEdu https://t.co/UbJ9KQ4y0j #mdeschat

lsench2 Jun 2 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: You feel refreshed after some time off. Ready to tackle a new year. #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 time to think, reflect, revise. Focus on taking care of the healer in me so that I can give during the school year #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@cmespds yes, decompression is essential! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Question 3 on the way soon! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing @brucemellesmoen #mdeschat https://t.co/QUTXwoviJM

brucemellesmoen Jun 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@principal64 Ts take home emotional baggage everyday. That gets v tiring. Also provides time to bring balance.

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 work/life balance is ore important than anyone even taught me. I had to stumble into self-care on my own. We need to honor it #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@Speak4Power yes, it truly is about balance! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3. The late Stephen Covey said you have to sharpen your body, mind, heart, & soul. Is there 1 thing you do that covers all four? #mdeschat

brucemellesmoen Jun 2 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@principal64 great questions. #mdeschat https://t.co/B4ZfInNR2l

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Thanks for sharing @brucemellesmoen #mdeschat https://t.co/QUTXwoviJM
- brucemellesmoen Jun 2 @ 8:23 PM EDT
  
  @principal64 Ts take home emotional baggage everyday. That gets v tiring. Also provides time to bring balance.

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: Going for morning walks at a nice pace provides me with an opportunity to sharpen my body. #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@principal64 #mdeschat it is like a nutritionist saying eat your colors. We need color in our lives ( sunlight, silliness) to be balanced

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Thanks @the_drama_box nice thought! #mdeschat https://t.co/VNBKEONSgl

the_drama_box Jun 2 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@principal64 @hmfinancecoach writes in her book about sitting down and allowing them all to have a conversation.

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3. I wish I could find one, running comes closest and recently riding my motorcycle keeps me balanced (helps you stay upright) #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: for me it's the pool. Swimming with my kids is fun, great for losing weight. I focus on being in the moment & stronger. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Never been to an Edcamp? Try one in MD this summer #mdeschat https://t.co/5nY7XcsfhN

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@cmespds that's a good one, swimming hits all four! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@principal64 went to two this year! Loved the technology tips #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Question four coming in a few seconds more! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 yoga and cycling do it all for me. I get to dress happy and accomplish more than I ever thought I could #mdeschat https://t.co/D2HiMcO1Eh

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@Speak4Power kind of would like to try yoga, just haven't done it, yet. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q4. Conferences & summer PD can reignite your teaching/leading passion. What professional conferences/PD events are you attending? #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 dressing is fun! #mdeschat https://t.co/DnAnPUH551

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Speak4Power the smiling faces say it all! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4. Edcamps, @NAESP in DC #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@principal64 #mdeschat I always tell people to look for a studio or class that fits their groove: athletic, inspiring, strength.

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: I am looking to grow my learning network by attending un-conferences this summer! #mdeschat #EdCamp

lsench2 Jun 2 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: walking my dog covers a lot and spending time with my nieces, too #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Speak4Power great advice! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: i haven't been shopping on ERO yet. :) Hoping for something using @seesaw or S electronic portfolios. other suggestions? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:40 PM EDT

The @NAESP National Conference is in D.C. this summer! Too close to miss! #mdeschat https://t.co/b1bnGRUFzz

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@lsench2 pets are a great way to stay grounded and balanced #mdeschat

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Hey everybody! Need a break from the Orioles! Justin, 4th grade teacher from Baltimore jumping in late #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Question 5 is coming up & it's about professional reading! #mdeschat

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: Looking forward to attending some edcamps this summer including @EdCampMaryland June 11th in Bmore! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q5. What are you reading this summer and/or what would you recommend others read this summer? #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@NAESP looks interesting but would I be able to earn CEUs as a #slp #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: A huge plus when planning for the upcoming yr is listening to teachers/staff reflect and share their successes over the year! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: A friend gave me The Book Whisperer and I haven't had the time yet. Looking forward to digging in! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 I would love to be in a Twitter chat book club #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5. I'm looking for a good read, any suggestions? I always like to revisit Covey over the summer, it centers me #mdeschat

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@principal64 @NAESP gotcha! I will check it out! @ASCD edleadership is also this fall in DC #mdeschat

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: @principal64 here are some of mine for the summer! #mdeschat https://t.co/DJjAhNvnHT

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@principal64 I also just read this book and really appreciated the insight #mdeschat https://t.co/nRNlVk3UVv

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Question six coming in a few ticks, of the clock that is! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Learning to Improve and More that a Dream are my top two books for the summer. Digital Fortress for my inner Dan Brown! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Summer reading & writing institutes via Columbia Teachers College #mdeschat https://t.co/3fYTAe6OtK

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6. What advice do you have for new principals, assistant principals, or teachers about staying fresh in education? #mdeschat

justincholbrook Jun 2 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Find something funny everyday. No matter how big or small. Sounds simple but sometimes we are too focused #mdeschat

lsench2 Jun 2 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 I want to retread Harry Potter Series for fun and open for ideas on any other books #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: Balance life and work. It's easy to be consumed with must do, it's a never ending cycle. Fill your own bucket to fill others. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6. Great leaders/teachers know it's important to be balanced, they spend more time "sharpening the saw" #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@lsench2 I ready Harry Potter with my ADV 3rd graders. Loved the projects and introducing the next generation of readers to HP! #mdeschat

lsench2 Jun 2 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: #mdeschat https://t.co/npDM3qv0DI

evyabel Jun 2 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A2. Summer is the time where you take a deep breath and refocus. Is like stopping at the gas station ;) during a road trip #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Journal about the most compelling school narrative. Connect with people who will help you create it! Subscribe to TED! #mdeschat

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/OheOHHseYv

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6. Take your profession seriously, but not yourself, humor heals and nourishes school climate #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Stay tuned, our final question (7) is coming up and it's a poll! #mdeschat

evyabel Jun 2 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A1. Nice long motorcycle ride with my camera 😉 capturing the beauty of life! #mdeschat https://t.co/AcG9WtY9BA

cmespds Jun 2 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@WalterReap My favorite is Rita Pierson Every Kid Needs a Champion. Rewatch it often! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q7. What "must see" movie will you go to this summer? #mdeschat