What’s up #NYEDChat friends, Adam from Cali here! #KidsDeserveIt co-author and author of my new book Run Like A Pirate which is out next month! #RunLAP
We'll be using the standard Q1/A1 format in tonight's #NYEDChat. Get ready for an hour of engaged learning and great conversation as we #CelebrateMonday with our colleagues.
We'll be using the standard Q1/A1 format in tonight's #NYEDChat. Get ready for an hour of engaged learning and great conversation as we #CelebrateMonday with our colleagues. #KidsDeserveIt
Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 7th grade US History II with @ERobbPrincipal, I also host #waledchat Thursdays at 9pm ET. Glad to be here! #nyedchat
A 1 This year I helped fifth grade students reading far below grade level. My group was at a first grade instructional level.
Learned from the students all year and loved it! #NYEDChat
A1: When I was in the classroom I taught math all 7 years. So as a principal this year, I taught a reading lesson in every grade level (K-5) and had teacher critique me so I could learn and grow as an educator #SparksInTheDark#NYEDchat#kidsdeserveit
A1 - I’ve always wanted to make videos and just sort of dabbled around with it - THIS year, I made over a dozen long videos, steep learning curve but SO much fun! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A1 One way I pushed myself outside my comfort zone this year was discussing with my students how we felt about the sexual misconduct allegations against one of our favorite authors: https://t.co/5NWVnyT0zG#nyedchat
A1- I transferred to a new school. New-to-me colleagues, kids, parents, school culture, and a steep learning curve. Good to be the 'new kid' once in awhile. #NYEDChat
A1 Hi there my friend. I know that you were busy with those 5th grade students this year. It must have been wonderful for them to have you coaching them to succeed. #NYEDChat
A1. This year I used Flipgrid, a lot. For an English teacher, moving away from writing was difficult, but I got so many more honest, heartfelt responses with Flipgrid, and it really expanded the walls of my classroom. The Ss loved having a voice! #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
Hi everyone! James here, Year 13 student from New Zealand. Founder of the now closed @stuchatNZ. Haven't joined in any twitter chats recently but will be following along #nyedchat
A1: I dug deep and shared my personal story of growing up through trauma for the first time to help encourage our 4/5th graders to be resilient. #nyedchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone this year by trying out new poetic forms and sharing them online at my blog site. Example: nonet shared at https://t.co/czhDwsLHYT. #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: I decided to take on becoming a team leader, I embraced PBAs more! I started a blog, a podcast, and now a youtube channel (https://t.co/DacioI4EWA)! I also started to host my own twitter chat (#waledchat)! #nyedchat@ERobbPrincipal
A1: I did a few home visits this year over the breaks to see some of our kids who were struggling the most. It was different for them to see me outside of school! #kidsdeserveit#nyedchat
A1 I started a podcast @Quest4EdPodcast and also delivered both a TED style and Ignite talk. Those two were out of the comfort zone at the time but the experiences were all worth it. Sometimes you just have to jump and expect the net to be there. #NYEDChat#KidsDeservelt
A1) I tried some new tech tools like @Flipgrid and @DoInkTweets It was also fun to create a new school wide reading challenge and design a Carmen Sandiego lesson Check out my green screen experience at https://t.co/NsEZt0Ws0s#NYEDChat
Definitely pushing my staff and self with integrating technology to increase engagement. Personally made a goal to read at least a book a month. #nyedchat
A1: I pushed myself out of my comfort zone this year by really getting more involved in education here in NZ. NZ education is currently under a full review by our new government and I'm getting involved and sharing my #stuvoice. #nyedchat#NCEAreview
#NYEDChat #5305 A1 This is my first year as a reading & math interventionist, I have learned things I didn’t even know existed!!! Like how to wrangle 6, 7 year olds with waaay above average attention issues into excited learning mode!
A1: Other than creating a maker space and developing more than a dozen empathy based projects within our existing curriculum, I did nothing. #NYedchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1 This year I wanted to use my class Chromebooks much more intentionally. I explored A LOT of edtech tools to increase engagement and explore content.
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A2 Reading stories that resonate with students every day builds strong connections! This year I wrote letters home about students’ progress! Very powerful for both groups! #NYEDChat
A1: I am a control freak & this year, I let go of a lot of things to let my Ss take the lead! It wasn’t always easy & things didn’t always work out, but it truly was a year of learning for ALL involved! I learned so much from my Ss & their ideas! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A1 “Lessons Learned from the Special Education Classroom: Opportunities to Listen, Learn and Lead” will be published by Rowman and Littlefield in October. I never thought I could, but I did! #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A2 I have worked really hard to develop a very user friendly class website with Google Sites. Next year we are going to Schoology, so we shall see how that goes. #nyedchat
A2. With my Ss lately, it's been Fortnite. Engaging them in their hobbies has always been important, and it's nice to talk with them about something non-school related. With parents, I go back to @Flipgrid and the online conferences I set up with it. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
#nyedchat A1 At conferences I attend I live stream to FB Live or #PeriscopeEDU sessions I attend I think Ts who couldn’t make it might find interesting #cue#cuebold
A2: I love our hot dog cookouts at apartment complexes, our Dinner with a Gentleman and Tea with a Lady events, and going and doing home visits. #NYEDChat
I make connections w/ Ss based on our likes & dislikes.I engage Ss in conversations based on books they are reading, characters on their clothes or something they wrote about in their journals.I connect with families by sharing S work and discussing the S.#NYEDchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1- I created an RTI problem solving team in year 1 of my new building BC the #KidsDeserveIt and did a lot of research on MTSS systems. Exploring data teams next year. #NYEDChat
A2 - Face to face, positive phone calls home, at recess, eating lunch together, visible before/during/after school - wearing the mascot costume as much as I can! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
I love talking pop culture with kids. I like email with parents. Our parents are fairly transient and their phone numbers change frequently. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A2 At the family conference, the student shares what makes school meaningful to them & we discuss how their parents and teachers can support them and making school more meaningful. Here’s how we do it: https://t.co/sQ9DwyrLJE#nyedchat
A2. We’ve done parent workshops for the past two years. They have started from resource fairs to students giving lessons. Lots of fun ways to connect with those we serve #NYEDChat
A2: I love being around the building as much as I can...classroom, lunch room, recess, gym...shot some baskets with kids this morning before day got away from me. Those little moments matter a lot #NYEDChat
A2: As a head student, I've been using my platform to connect with more students at my school. Getting to know them, their stories & their ambitions. A recent article posted by some of our students is hoping to connect with even more NZ students during our #NCEAreview. #nyedchat
A2: Meeting and greeting in the hallways, during class, and at lunch. I have done several lunch groups with different kids to get to know them! With our families, we meet up during social and learning events at the school. #NYEDChat
A2 A favorite way to connect w/ Ss is through them publishing their creations w/ #edtech. I love them discovering the power of their voice & reach. A favorite way to connect w/ Ss & families is through school community events. Also through @seesaw. #NYEDChat#KidsDeservelt
A2 connecting with kids starts before they enter your classroom ... I teach 8th grade at a K8 school ... how I interact with all kids creates my personal culture bubble ... #nyedchat
A2: Favorite way to connect with students who are teachers is F2F via PD sessions. Also using Google Slides, Docs or Classroom for online exchange. #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2: Spending time talking to them in the mornings before school starts and at recess. Connect w/ families by keeping them informed of their students accomplishments. #NYEDChat
A2- My favourite way to connect with students is by listening to them and honouring their questions, their concerns, their stories. We start with a morning meeting & make time and space for students to share things that are important to them. #NYEDChat
These students weren't asked to respond they came to me demanding to respond. Too often the voice of learners is absent. The passion for how they are learning is great in itself. Get involved in the NCEA review #NCEAreviewhttps://t.co/2A6D0L64hY
A2: So great to connect with students over a shared love of a great book, especially with middle schoolers who are in that special place between childhood and young adulthood. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit#ReadMore
A2: So great to connect with students over a shared love of a great book, especially with middle schoolers who are in that special place between childhood and young adulthood. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit#ReadMore
A2 Face to Face with my students and develop those relationships! I think there is still something said with Face to Face. As far as families, right now connecting through emails or the parent portal. #NYEDchat
A2 My favorite way to connect with students and their families is through sharing of food. My ELLs bring in food from their countries often. Also during our annual International Festival. Sharing of culture. #nyedchat
A2- Having lunch withe students, conversations at dismissals and team challenges throughout the year to develop friendships and make memories #nyedchat
A2 Favorite way with Ss is through 1:1 conversation. Shows Ss that we value their input, desire to develop strong relationships with them & are invested in their growth. With families: school events, during extra-curricular activities, & during celebrations #NYedchat
A2 We had HS students write essays to give feedback about new program we built and also conducted phone interviews with parents. Learned tons. #NYEDChat
A2-With my 1st graders I made time to let them sit on the couch with me and just chat after a book. Parents I used my @SmorePages newsletter, @Seesaw and @RemindHQ. Made sure I shared what were learning and tons of pictures. #NYEDChat
I have presented to the district's MS, 6th grade center and now HS tomorrow. The teachers are passionately embracing literacy practices with engaging digital tools. #NYEDChat
A2: I 💙 Friday Lunch Bunch to spend time laughing & chatting w/ my Ss! I also try & attend their extracurricular events! It’s a great way to support Ss & Ps love it too! I make a goal to call every P the 1st week of school to establish a connection! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2a: I try to connect with parents at various events. Maintaining relationships with FaceTime is vital. We also communicate with parents a great deal via Twitter, Instagram, and via Smore newsletters #NYEDChat
A2: I 💙 Friday Lunch Bunch to spend time laughing & chatting w/ my Ss! I also try & attend their extracurricular events! It’s a great way to support Ss & Ps love it too! I make a goal to call every P the 1st week of school to establish a connection! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2 We had HS students write essays to give feedback about new program we built and also conducted phone interviews with parents. Learned tons. #NYEDChat
A2: Forging relationships with the younger students at my school is vital. As a head student, I'm a role model to the younger students. It's crucial I use my platform for good and inspire the next generation of learners. #nyedchat
A1: I stared exploring other ways to share my #LivBit message this year. I have my own podcast now. I've never interviewed anyone before that! I started my digital book club #LongLIVbooks. I just want to create and share. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit#KidsCanTeachUs#LivBits
A1- New school & moved to 2nd grade after the last 10 years in early childhood! The only way to grow is to put yourself out there and fail forward! It’s been a valuable experience. #NYEDChat
I've connected with many Ss over the years by talking through all the Buffalo sports losses and epic fails. There's always next year! #ThisIsOurYear#NYEDChat
A2: Identity maps, reading conferences, early morning conversations as they are arriving at school, sharing book recommendations, meeting students at the bookshelves to listen to conversations. Couldn’t narrow it to one, Todd. #NYEDChat
A2- I have a FB group for parents and families. I chose FB as it has proven to be the easiest for all families to access. Now we have grandparents, great-aunts, older siblings (who are off at college), prev. teachers- all sharing and finding joy in our learning #NYEDChat
A 3 A favorite is The Uncorker if Ocean Bottles. Reading lots of picture book and recs from Nerdy Book Club and reviews in Horn Book. Love when friends make suggestions! #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A3: I read "Wedgie and Gizmo" with a group of 3rd grade students who gave up one lunch a week to read with me. About 65 kiddos joined. It was so much fun! #NYEDChat
A3. I just read Unwind & I'll be teaching it next year. I cannot wait to have some incredible conversations with my Ss about it. I hear current Ss love it. I'm inhaling YA books lately. They are so full of meaningful plots that transcend the YA label. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
Connect with families with parent engagement events such as reading program developed in our school "start with books". Parents read with kids before school #NYEDChat
A3: Diversifying my reading life has changed everything for me and taught me so much. I'm reading "The Serpents Secret" right now and LOVING it! Also loved "The Hate U Give", "I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" and "Far From the Tree" #NYEDChat
A3 At the moment my students are making comics about books that impacted them, so it’s been a great opportunity for them to talk about books with each other. #nyedchat
A3: Good books reading now for enjoyment and writer's craft: @gaepol's In Sight of Stars & The Memory of Things. Diversifying my reading life through variety of genre, topic, for pleasure, for professional use. #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A3: With students? "Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot" such a great story! Trying to bring scifi back into my reading life. It has always been my favorite genre, but I've been so busy to be able to open some of the books I've bought! #nyedchat
A1: Not necessarily comfort zone, but I just decided not to let the doubters about #stuvoice and #LivBit#haters get me down. My work is important for the world. I'm just moving forward. If U love doing something, do it. No matter what. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit#KidsCanTeachUs
A3: I’ve read a number of professional books. Last book I finished was The Power of Moments by Chip & Dan Heath. A great read. Diversifying my reading by incorporating a lot of general leadership books from many different walks of life. Great perspectives #NYEDChat
A3: Now that I think of it.... I haven't read a good book in a while! I did just finish Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda not too long ago but it's time to read something new! Any recommendations? #nyedchat
A3: I've been reading a school law book for grad school, just started #Culturize by @casas_jimmy... I'm diversifying by trusting in recommendations, even if they go against my norms.
#kidsdeserveit#nyedchat
One way I connected with kids ... open my room at lunch ... had the AP “Not sure what happened to all the 8th grade students” ... me ... I had like 40 in and around my room doing some Just Dance #nyedchat
It was definitely a concern at the start- it's a private group wherein members can either request to join (and must be approved by myself) or can be invited. I have tried alternatives in the past but have never had the kind of buy-in that I do now. #NYEDChat
A3- Covered library last Friday and I read Red by Michael Hall. Amazing story about a crayon that mislabeled his whole life and was always told he was wrong. Powerful message for children. #NYEDChat
A3 Be the One is a book I read recently. Love reading the Outsiders with my students. Can’t wait to receive a signed copy of Kids Deserve It. #nyedchat
A2- I connect with Ss by giving them a voice and showing them I listen. I ask Ss to write to me daily. I ask them what I should know about them and how we can improve OUR classroom. This sparks some insightful reflective dialogue. #NYEDChat
A3b: Also reading Guise of Another by @aeskens on the personal side of things. I've been realizing I've neglected this reading since starting grad. school again.
#NYEDChat#KidsDeservelt
Jumping in late. A2 My favorite way to connect with students is to talk and listen to them! Greetings, conferences, reflections! All day, every day! I love chatting with parents and emailing too. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A3: @LRobbTeacher has helped me diversify the book options I have in my classroom with numerous donations to my growing class library. Sooooooo thankful!!! #nyedchat
A3 I am currently reading #socialeleadia by @JCasaTodd, I read The Wonderwall (amazing) by @pmg12 & one of my Ss is running her first online book chat #jmssreads & we are reading #thedip by Seth Godin -join in:)I LOVE his work and carry around #pokethebox in my bag. #nyedchat
Nice! I had to pick up the kids from daycare today so my hike included chasing them around for the past couple hours. Baths, dinner, books. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A3-Well, I get to read more picture books. I’m reading Bat for @globalreadaloud and the picture books as well for it. Teacher books are The Limitless School and Sparks in the Dark. #NYEDChat
A3: Sharing the Blue Crayon was the latest book that I have read. We are making a move towards being trauma informed and this was just the tip of the iceberg for my own learning. #kidsdeserveit#nyedchat
Q4: What advice would you give to a teacher who's struggling with keeping their joy? How do you stay focused on the positive yourself? #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
Q4: What advice would you give to a teacher who's struggling with keeping their joy? How do you stay focused on the positive yourself? #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
#nyedchat A3 as a mom who happens to work in schools, I worry that communication from me feels one sided. I know ppl are busy and worry how emails can be misinterpreted. Thankful for awesome school counselor that helps field my questions.
I just followed them!!!! Thank you for helping kids see how powerful this can be for lots of amazing learning!!!! #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit#KidsCanTeachUs
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A3- read @KidsDeserveIt this past April with @christinelem while both on separate Vacations with family in different parts of the Sunshine State. I read it 4 days. Trying to convince admin team to read in fall. #NYEDChat
A3) I love to read Wonder every year but I also like to read Series of Unfortunate Events because it gets students hooked to the series and teaches so much Vocab. I am open to some great 5th grade read alouds! #NYEdchat
A4 - Simply remember you GET to work with kids, pace yourself, gather support from colleagues, smile smile smile smile smile smile smile. #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2 First & foremost connect face 2 face & find out about who they are, what they like & what they are passionate about. I hope my Ss know how important each & everyone is to me and that they are not just a number. We use Twitter in class and for parents I use email. #nyedchat
A4. As someone who loses joy sometimes himself, I try to remember why I always wanted to teach: to be for my Ss who I needed in my life when I was a student. It's not always easy, but the smallest positive response from a S brightens my whole day. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
Some days were overwhelming ... but the kids appreciated it ... one rule ... it was not a tutoring session ... no shop talk ... playing games ... watching videos ... laughing #NYEDChat
I would ask them what got them started teaching in the first place. Sometimes we lose sight of our passion because of all the roadblocks that get put up throughout the year. I would encourage them to start a PLN of Ts who are still passionate! #NYEDchat#KidsDeserveIt
Q4: What advice would you give to a teacher who's struggling with keeping their joy? How do you stay focused on the positive yourself? #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4 my answer for T would be same as it would be for leader. Remember your why. Stand in honor of those that stood for you before. #nyedchat Stand even when others wish you'd sit.
A4- I would say look to the kids for the joy. Try to find time to be with them without any curricular stress. I think during certain times of the year, all of the other teaching duties can be taxing and lead us further away from the heart and soul of our days. #NYEDChat
A4: Here's the thing, you don't have to look for joy if you're around kids. Most kids can give you joy all day long. You just have to let them. Love us, encourage us, believe in us. Then joy will be right in front of you. Every single day. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit#KidsCanTeachUs
A4: I'd look to help the teacher build out an in-person and virtual PLN for support and surrounding themselves with positive people. From there, trust and let the positivity spread!
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I would tell them to never forget their "why". That's so important. As an administrator I need to connect with kids and teachers every single day. That is my "why". #NYEDChat
Q4: What advice would you give to a teacher who's struggling with keeping their joy? How do you stay focused on the positive yourself? #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4 Find positive people, avoid negativity. Most of all talk to the students and really get to know them. A conversation with my Ss usually makes me forget the negative aspects of our job. #nyedchat
A4: We must always remember why we became Ts...for the kids. Must try to keep ourselves centered around that notion. I also suggest for Ts to get themselves out there and network. My #PLN energizes me and brings me joy each day. They make me laugh when I want to scream #NYEDChat
A3 Diversifying my reading with “For White Folks who teach in the hood & the rest of y’all too” really changed my mindset and gave perspective. #NYEDChat
A4: Focus on your Ss!! Intentionally take time to connect w/ them!! Laugh & have a little fun... they will bring joy back to your 💙! Also, find your tribe!! Lean on them for encouragement & positive energy!! #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4) Ignore the negative. Burnout is serious so surround yourself w/people who run & keep your mindset positive. Also remember your their for the Ss. In the words of @hopekingteach “If the kids think your crazy your doing it right” #NYEdchat
A4 Shake things/try something new. This year I dressed up as a CDC scientist name Dr Jenner (complete with accent and glasses) and researched zombie-ism as epidemiologists. The kids all thought I had lost my mind!
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A4 Positive thinking is a mindset. Reach out, compliment, and connect with others. Spread the joy yourself first and others will catch on. #kidsdeserveit#NYEDChat
A4 I feel like that is a great Q as the yr comes to an end and we are all in need of a break. Advice - focus on the positives, smile and try and pick out the amazing things that have happened over the semester /year. #nyedchat
A4: Something JOYLESS is when teachers make learning like a job. I'm in charge of my learning. I learn all the time. I want to share my passions. Maybe this is surprising to hear, but no one at my school cares about LivBits. #nyedchat#kidsDeserveIt#KidsCanTeachUs
A4-Bring your passion into your room and learn one new thing to try. It’s helped me. I’m not a great builder, but I love Makerspace in my classroom. I’ve also brought my shark obsession into my teaching and connected w/@Sharks4Kids#NYEDChat
#NYEDChat A4 - Teachers struggle when they look for success too high up and too far away. Too many burnout from worry8mg about things out of their control. Move your focus down and treasure the chaos. Success can be found in every smile and interaction.
A4- honestly Twitter keeps me uplifted! I come here for the positive supportive educators that are FIRED up about this profession. Find people to folllow that keep your spark alive! #NYEDChat
#kidsdeserveit#nyedchat A4: Terry 4th grade T joining in....overcome negativity by avoiding negative people and by always remembering WHY you're there. Remember that feeling you had when you were offered the position.
AH! My kids would love you!! When we started learning about calendars and I asked them why we use them, the first answer was "So we know when Shark Week is!!" #NYEDChat
A4- I always ask people to #reflect back to their interview. What would you have said then? How would you have acted then? That passion is still inside sometimes we just need to dig for it. #NYEDChat
A5 Outside education I stay grounded by spending time outside with @jhweinstein. Even if we talk about our work, we’re outside enjoying nature together. #nyedchat
A5. Grad school classes. They keep me ahead of the curve, reading, and experimenting with new ideas and platforms. And as the smartest person in the room is always the room, I need to surround myself with inspiring educators. #ET630#LoyolaET#nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
A4: I'm working on a blog post about what it feels like not to be a Ts favorite. I had to ask a lot of people if I could write it. Mostly b/c I think Ts won't want to read it. But @teachdebcraig said it's important i write it. So I will. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit#KidsCanTeachUs
A5: Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw! I try to be the best version of myself I can be. I exercise regularly and try to enjoy life. Surround myself with good people that motivate me everyday #NYEDChat
I do a lot of yoga and body weight fitness to help unwind and stay active. I also like to write fiction and spend quality time with my family…we are big readers! #NYEDchat#KidsDeserveIt
A5: Want to start a new reading plan with my bible, want to keep blogging, writing, podcasting, youtubing. Also want to invest in the most important person in my life, @LBStrunk! Disney is only 20 days away!! #nyedchat
#NYEDChat A - Finding your tribe is so important so you are not isolated. Just blogged about that very topic today. https://t.co/7EbfH7uZHF. I even bought my own domain. I’m finding my voice.
A5-I finally got a nice 35mm digital camera. I’ve always been interested in photography and now am learning how to use it and filters. Even joined a Kansas Photography Facebook group. I’m having fun learning. #NYEDChat
#NYEDChat Read, manifest a new book (OK, I will have to put in some writing effort...), work on anxiety/depression take my son on college visits...sleep, breathe...(TMI?)
A5: I love spending time w/ my family & friends! I also enjoy traveling & photography! I’ve gotten back into running & am thankful for the balance it brings to my life! #KidsDeserveIt#RunLAP#NYEDChat
A5 Love 💕 to take long walks and enjoy nature and the seasons. Plant annuals in my garden and nurture them. Read books outside professional materials like The Gentleman in Moscow.
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A5 I'm with you, Laura. Virginia is a beautiful place for nature walks. We went to the Meadowlarks Botanical Garden last week (Vienna VA) with our little Sierra. #grandbabylove#Nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
A5 I play hockey, go fishing. My hockey team is raising money for cancer research with the @11DayPowerPlay. I've raised over $1k. Click below if you want to help. https://t.co/PoHugfYSlu#NYEDChat
A5: I try to get outside as much as possible for hunting, hiking, and family time. I surround myself with positive people and those that will keep me honest (as I will do for them).
#NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A5 I stay grounded by watching my kids grow & learn. Laughing a lot in the process. Not taking myself too seriously helps. When I can, I hit the kayaks, paddle board or hydrobike. I'm growing myself as a person by growing spiritually through my church. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
A1: When I was in the classroom I taught math all 7 years. So as a principal this year, I taught a reading lesson in every grade level (K-5) and had teacher critique me so I could learn and grow as an educator #SparksInTheDark#NYEDchat#kidsdeserveit
A2: Speaking their language. When I surprise students and parents that I can speak to them in Spanish, there is a huge sigh of relief that they are understood. #NYEDChat#KidsDeserveIt
Reflection: I really want to start Twitter chats with my classes. Maybe a slow chat at first, more asynchronous, but then I want to open it up to get the ideas flying. Could be about books, school, or just topics they care about. #nyedchat#kidsdeserveit
#NYEDChat A5: College visits with my son. Manifest a new book (will have to make an effort writing it...). Read read read.
Encourage kids as best I can online and f2f!
I would love to put on a big stage production at our tiny school. I know the entire community would come to support it and that it would be life-changing for so many students. You could all get advance tickets- next June 2019 in Kazabazua, Quebec- book now! #NYEDChat
Reflection: I told some Orchestra students I would sit with them for a lesson. Have I ever picked up a string instrument? NOPE. I’ll do it for the kids #NYEDChat
Reflection: I am going to be working with 15 elementary schools this upcoming year and I want to push their thinking around innovation and improving teaching and learning for all Ss. #NYEDChat@CravenCoSchools
Reflection: I'm trying something big next year. I am in a new building and I have a vision of a huge makerspace that I want to go for. I plan on using what I've learned of fundraising, having wrap around services help and really push it. #NYEDChat
Reflection: Starting a new district and position next school year. I want to give my students the power to find their genius and implement #geniushour with them too. No matter the difficulties Ss face, all students can shine! #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
Reflection: I’m excited to intentionally focus on STEAM next year in my classroom!! I’m planning on incorporating morning tubs & class challenges to push my Ss to become thinkers, engineers, problem solvers, & risk takers!! #KidsDeserveIt#Nyedchat
Reflection, I am going to continue to push the limits and fight to see a change in education. I am applying to lead some workshops in the fall - hoping to put myself out there and be the change!! #nyedchat
#NYEDChat Reflection. I have decided to raise my voice online. It’s time. Updated my blog, added new content and starting a video series for school counselors. I don’t do neutral well. Going to see where it takes me. Anxious!
A4: Take a moment to recognize the wonderful things that they are doing for students. It’s hard to see to good that you do. Ask a colleague to help you recognize all of the positives. #nyedchat
Reflaction: I commit to expanding my reach in our school community. Nothing Earth shattering or innovative, just supporting my #oneword2018 of reach. I'll try to be strategic in the approach. #NYEDChat#kidsdeserveit
Thank you to the NYedChat team and all our participants for sharing your voices with #NYEDChat tonight!
I had a blast guest moderating!!
Join my #TellYourStory chat Wednesdays at 7:30pm CST & #KidsDeserveIt Wednesdays at 8:00pm CST.
Please join #NYEDChat on June 18, 2018 at 8:00 pm EST for our FINAL CHAT of this school year. Thanks to all of our colleagues for being part of our #PLN and providing a stimulating year of conversations.
