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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome #vachat We are live. Our Topic: REFLECTIONS

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#vachat format will be Q1/A1. Remember add #Vachat to all tweets. Introduce yourself & share your role in your building &where you serve.

EspoLearns Mar 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Christine. Elementary gifted specialist. Charlottesville. #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening, Alex Newsom here from Richmond Public Schools. 4th grade math. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#vachat Tiawana, Assistant Principal from Richmond #Vachat. I will be your moderator tonight.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome to #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Thanks for joisning us tonight #vachat

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AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! Adam from Virginia Beach. Principal #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#vachat Our goal is to reflect today and think about what we would want as a teacher/leader. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Welcome Glad to have you. #vachat

In reply to @AdamBrownEDU

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1.. #vachat is coming up....

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:07 PM EDT

This is budget season, data analysis happens all year, but we know its all about relationships and peopel. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 #vachat Think of the best teachers you have had. What are the qualities that made them good teachers? Please share

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OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT

My 3rd grade teacher stands out. From what I remember, there seemed to be a lot of special projects & independent learning. a1 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Teacher took time to know me, and how much I loved reading & sports. #vachat

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EspoLearns Mar 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

He laughed, loved what he was doing and made sure we knew it. He knew us and he called us on our crap and applauded our victories. #vachat

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

John Bennett, Emeritus Engineering faculty, Midlothian - but visiting back in CT right now. Sorry I'm late... #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1. #vachat Its always important to remember we are teaching kids not curriculum. Passion was always high on my list.

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#vachat A1: I always enjoyed Ts who were personable and understood my strengths/ weaknesses.

SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Good evening, Susan, instructional coach from Loudoun County VA #vachat

AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. Uncompromising efforts to do what is necessary to meet the needs of the students. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Wow! You reached back. This is amazing. #Vachat

In reply to @OnMy_AGame

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Powerful. We must take time to get to know the kids in our classroom and in our building. #vachat

In reply to @L_Roadcap

SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Ts who knew me & my story-both academically and personally :) #vachat

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#vachat A1: They always wanted to challenge each student to improve.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 #vachat Think of the best teachers you have had. What are the qualities that made them good teachers? Please share

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Welcome. #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Glad you can join us. Loudoun County in the house! #vachat

In reply to @SusZanti5

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:14 PM EDT

High expectations for all students is critical #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Essential part of characteristics of a great teacher. Do you really know me. #vachat

In reply to @SusZanti5

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#vachat 6 grade history - digital pilot teacher - Rockingham County

massignmenthelp Mar 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Thanks for some great responses. Q2 is on the way... #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Welcome Rockingham County. Share some knowledge #vachat

In reply to @L_Roadcap

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I love how Rockingham has rolled out edtech in a thoughtful and logical manner #vachat

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L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#vachat I won't let practicum or student teachers teach until they know each student's name.

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 #vachat What do you think are the most important issues that need to be addressed in this schools today?

SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Relationships are everything-the beginning of all learning :) #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

We have to hear more about the edtech roll-out. #vachat

In reply to @rggillespie, @L_Roadcap

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Check out this graphic from one of our #vachat ers.

SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Relationships are everything-the beginning of all learning :) #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#vachat Yes! We are in Year 3 of digital conversion. Middle schools received Chromebooks this year.

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SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Inclusivity-diversity-awareness-access & accessibility for all Ss #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I would add... and their strengths and weakness we need to know how to teach and reach all kids #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: We must set high expectations for all students. This does NOT and CANNOT mean standardizing them though.#vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT

We have to have a tech roll-out chat. #vachat

In reply to @L_Roadcap, @rggillespie

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Issues needing to be addressed in schools include mental health support, building socialization skills... a2 #vachat

AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. Whole-Child support. It is critical and not being addressed effectively #vachat

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#vachat A2: Ts must facilitate student development of 4 skills - Effective Learning, problem solving, communicating, & working in teams.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2 #vachat What do you think are the most important issues that need to be addressed in this schools today?

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#vachat A2: Truly, I think each school/district has different important issues to be addressed. Certainly, kindness should be a main theme.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Its important to share what it means and how it looks in some classrooms. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: We must set high expectations for all students. This does NOT and CANNOT mean standardizing them though.#vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT

more culturally appropriate curriculum, setting uniform standards outside of strictly testing, etc. a2 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Lots of Professional Development needed in this area. Especially for high poverty areas #vachat

In reply to @AdamBrownEDU

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#vachat Will be glad to at some point. I spoke at VSTE the past 2 yrs and have done video calls w/ other divisions

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:24 PM EDT

We have to be active to ensure they are not cutting funding in this area #vachat

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L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#vachat A2: Schools also need to assist students w/ developing skills... take a look at what my students did today.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:25 PM EDT

This is a hot topic. DM us later this week. #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#vachat Will be glad to at some point. I spoke at VSTE the past 2 yrs and have done video calls w/ other divisions
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SusZanti5 Mar 20 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Thanks @TiawanaG for the chat, hope to join you again next time! Goodnight, have a happy tomorrow! #vachat

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rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Agree 100% I think sometimes we throw around "Whole Child" without truly understanding it and working towards improving it #vachat

AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. Whole-Child support. It is critical and not being addressed effectively #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#vachat This requires us to dig deep and pull from all areas, backgrounds, to include the community. #vachat Agreed!

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:22 PM EDT

more culturally appropriate curriculum, setting uniform standards outside of strictly testing, etc. a2 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT

See you next week. This chat is 1 hour. #vachat

In reply to @SusZanti5

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3 #vachat How often do you have individual discussions with any of your students about topics important to them?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

awesome #vachat

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OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I could be wrong but I dont see where the funding/support has ever been in this area. Could it be figured into curriculum? #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:30 PM EDT

We are still going strong until 9:00pm #vachat

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_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I meet with several student leadership groups each month. Each w different focus. As well as informal conversations in the hallways #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#vachat To be effective, Ts must receive training that also meets the needs of Ts. Differentiation for Ss, works for Ts as well.

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Agree 100% I think sometimes we throw around "Whole Child" without truly understanding it and working towards improving it #vachat
- AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:21 PM EDT
  
  A2. Whole-Child support. It is critical and not being addressed effectively #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT

That would all be a part of the discussion. Perhaps Teacher training-PD #vachat

In reply to @OnMy_AGame

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Not nearly as much as I'd like to. a3 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3 #vachat How often do you have individual discussions with any of your students about topics important to them?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I talk with kids about poor academic performance and how it will impact them. #vachat one-on-one.

AdamBrownEDU Mar 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3. As a P, I greet every student at the door. Try to share some commonalities with them each day. #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#vachat A3: Ts need to check-in with EVERY student EVERY day, even a simple "How ya doing?" Can speak volumes to let students know you care.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:32 PM EDT

These are the things we have to make time for. Putting facing with the data. Letting kids know we care and we see them #vachat

In reply to @OnMy_AGame

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#vachat A3: As often as my eyes and their voices suggest discussions are needed.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3 #vachat How often do you have individual discussions with any of your students about topics important to them?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Being intentional about relationships. Knowing where kids stand and why. #vachat

In reply to @L_Roadcap

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Powerful. Share pictures if you can. #vachat.

In reply to @AdamBrownEDU

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#vachat We are rocking it out tonight. Q4 is on the way.

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I definitely greet them on a personal level and catch up every time I get a chance. Just wish I had more "quality time" a3 #vachat

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TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I tell kids, I am coming to learn with your today, save me a seat. They make you keep your word or you hear about it. #vachat

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L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#vachat A3: My school has a Primetime period designed to let Ts work w/ small groups of Ss so Ts can develop those relationships

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4 #vachat Think of the best students you’ve had. What are the qualities that made them good learners?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Great name. Primetime Period. Your schools is intentional about building relationships with kids. #vachat

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_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: Inquisitive. Ask questions. Engaged. Teach their peers. #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#vachat Excitement for the challenge amplifies throughout the classroom. Love it when Ss don't want me to reveal solutions to research ?s

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4 #vachat Think of the best students you’ve had. What are the qualities that made them good learners?

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Within the best students I've had, one common denominator I've noticed was a level of patience/carefulness. a4 #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: We often think of the best students as those who please us, follow rules, etc. Is this what's best? #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Even the brightest didn't always get it right the first time, but would try & try again until they succeeded. a4 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I attended the Ron Clark Academy this was tops in their building. Ss asking questions, engagement & teaching peers. #vachat

In reply to @_MelissaHensley

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#vachat A4: They made the decision to learn and sought the help they needed. AND they 'tested' the Learning themselves & by helping others.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q4 #vachat Think of the best students you’ve had. What are the qualities that made them good learners?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #Vachat Should students be allowed to nominate a “Teacher of the Month/Year?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: I like this idea #vachat

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#vachat Hope not - need please themselves. We should minimize the rules and encourage risk taking.

In reply to @rggillespie

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Mixed feelings here. Bc students may default to the "fun teacher." However the "fun" doesn't always equate to learning. a5 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #Vachat Should students be allowed to nominate a “Teacher of the Month/Year?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Every teacher should attend, especially within those first 3 years. Go see @ronclarkacademy It will change your mindset. #vachat

_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@TiawanaG I've seen Ron Clarke as well. He is fantastic. Creating a Culture of Thinking promotes this attitude in students.

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Schools would need to be careful this doesn't become a popularity contest... who's the coolest teacher??? #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #Vachat Should students be allowed to nominate a “Teacher of the Month/Year?

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Not saying you can't be fun and effective though. a5 #vachat

_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: We allow students to nominate teacher of the year. They also write letters of support. #vachat

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#vachat A5: As long as it's not just a name - but done with reasoning (with the quality of that reasoning being the determining factor).

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: #Vachat Should students be allowed to nominate a “Teacher of the Month/Year?

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#vachat set expectations. Just as we do for the Teachers. Show them we value them. Make them provide evidence to support their choice.

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Mixed feelings here. Bc students may default to the "fun teacher." However the "fun" doesn't always equate to learning. a5 #vachat
- TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Q5: #Vachat Should students be allowed to nominate a “Teacher of the Month/Year?

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Then again, if you have a teacher who helps foster a positive metacognition within s's, this may be reflected in student voting a5 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

LOVE IT. Everyone is included in the process! #vachat

_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: We allow students to nominate teacher of the year. They also write letters of support. #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#vachat Sounds awesome! Those letters of support is where the power is!

In reply to @_MelissaHensley

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:47 PM EDT

True #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Then again, if you have a teacher who helps foster a positive metacognition within s's, this may be reflected in student voting a5 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Goes back to relationships #vachat

In reply to @OnMy_AGame

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I like what both of you said @TiawanaG @jcbjr... Being able to give supporting evidence is very important. a5 #vachat

In reply to @TiawanaG, @jcbjr

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Students live it, so who better knows the teacher than them. Students are our #1 priority/stakeholder, they should have voice. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Hope you can share those letter duing "Teacher Appreciation Week" with #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:49 PM EDT

We just have to put standards and high expectations in place all yea long. #vachat

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I like what both of you said @TiawanaG @jcbjr... Being able to give supporting evidence is very important. a5 #vachat
In reply to @TiawanaG, @jcbjr

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Final question coming up. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q6 #vachat Pick One: Share your favorite quote, book or conference for the 2016-2017 school year.

_MelissaHensley Mar 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6. "High achievement always takes place in a framework of high expectations." (Charles F. Kettering) #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Best P.D. "The @ronclarkacademy , favorite book- Be Obssessed or Be Average-by @GrantCardone #vachat #vachat

In reply to @ronclarkacademy, @GrantCardone

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#vachat A6: This is from the #edtechteam summit in Charlottesville March 11-12.

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I just finished reading "How Children Succeed" by Paul Tough... I'd recommend it to teachers, parents, social workers, etc. a6 #vachat

L_Roadcap Mar 20 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#vachat A6: Sorry - can't pick one - really excited for the upcoming edtech conference Rockingham County is hosting in July.

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#vachat A8: Without question, my favorite book is "The Innovative Mindset" by George Couros.

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q6 #vachat Pick One: Share your favorite quote, book or conference for the 2016-2017 school year.

EduGladiators Mar 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

🗓Mark your calendars! #EduGladiators wraps 4Cs of Success w/@jprofNB #EdTechChat #FlipClass #vachat #cdnedchat #MASSPchat #musedchat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Awesome book. #vachat

In reply to @jcbjr

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#vachat send pictures of your favorite books. We love to look back on them. #vachat

rggillespie - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: So many to choose from! But I''ll take the opportunity to plug next week's #vachat with @MathDenisNJ who wrote Instant Relevance

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#vachat Lots of great quotes in the book, by the way...

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT

As far as quotes go, the lifelong quote I try to live by is "victory favors preparation." a6 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Another great book #vachat

MathDenisNJ Mar 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT

thanks!! Looking forward to it! #vachat

In reply to @rggillespie

jcbjr Mar 20 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Great topic and chat. Great moderating, @TiawanaG ... Good night, Gracie!!! #vachat

In reply to @TiawanaG

OnMy_AGame Mar 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT

& I attended the "Black Male Education Summit" last year at Virginia State University. Hosted by Sadiq Ali & 3M Society. a6 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you all for being so engaged. We look forward to seeing you next week. Follow your new friends #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Mar 20 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Tweet out great books all week to #vachat