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cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome #MTedchat! Topic: Navigating Education Careers. Please Introduce yourself: name/role/location

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Please take a moment to tag at least one person and invited them to the chat! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hello #mtedchat! Excited to be here, Nikki, K-1 at a small school outside Bozeman, MT

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Severena, First Grade Educator, Helena, MT #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Hi, friend! Welcome! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Chat will be typical Q1, A1 format. Include #MTedchat on every post. You might find it handy to use @participatelrn https://t.co/Xd0o8Bs91w

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@youtheduteach Welcome, Severena! #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Greetings to all my #mtedchat tweeps!! Kami joining from Hardin Middle School

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

#mtedchat Greetings! Marla, K-5 LIlbrarian,Helena

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@KamRenae Hi, Kam! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Moderators tonight will be @TriSciCurious and @cristama. Be looking for Qs coming from @cristama to join the convo. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Hi, Marla! #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello #MTedchat! Kristi Gaines 2nd grade in Bozeman.

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

All chats will be archived at https://t.co/MK3McLUKw8 #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Question 1 is on the way… #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines Welcome, Kristi! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: We all start somewhere...what led you to choose a career in education? #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT

It's a great evening for a chat! #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT

A1 I was the bossy first-born in my family. #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 #mtedchat I always knew I wanted to help others either through teaching or nursing and this way I can do both!!

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 I forced my brother to play school with me at an early age. I was strict and he was not a willing student :) #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1 #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Ha ha! Me too! #mtedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: I was ALWAYS the teacher in school. I love seeing that "light blub" when Ss understand. #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Also - I come from an education family. I was proud of my parents, and wanted to be like them. #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: I was ALWAYS the teacher in school. I love seeing that "light bulb" when Ss understand. #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: I’ve been practicing teaching since I was little. My grandmother was a one-room school house T. Her stories intrigued me. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 My grandmother, too1 #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

I guess I should introduce myself. I always forget!…Jessi, HS Science, Deer Lodge, 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year. #MTedchat

tweets2jen May 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I don't remember wanting to do anything else! #mtedchat https://t.co/X3t1t316BW

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: We all start somewhere...what led you to choose a career in education? #MTedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@cristama Ha! I'm late to #mtedchat 'cuz I'm talking salary schedules with my wife (who's a school counselor). Fitting topic!

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yay, Jess! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Me too! I used to give my dolls Fs…I had a red pen and garbed too. #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: I had amazing middle school math and science teachers, and I wanted to be just like them! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 again My aunt was a Montana TOY when I was in elementary school. Always looked up to her #mtedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hello #mtedchat ! Greg, Parent. Buffalo, WY

cbartow May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Proud mama at band concert #mtedchat https://t.co/SB9osnwOyG My kid can play trombone!

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Me too! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hello Kelly from Lockwood #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:09 PM EDT

This is what we need others to see. #MTedchat https://t.co/O9UubePc88

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Also - I come from an education family. I was proud of my parents, and wanted to be like them. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@tweets2jen Welcome, Jennifer! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious hahaha We did not use the best methods back them! I like to listen to my daughter play school now She is nicer #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 It's a good life - purpose, usefulness. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@izzaboo Welcome, Greg! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Yes, best practices have definitely changed. #MTedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Thanks! I think I need to try diff software. tweetdeck's hiding the Qs from me again. #mtedchat

JohnGorton6 May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

John in miles city. Elementary principal 11 years. SpEd teacher 14 years. #MTedchat

arosenleaf May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hello #MTedchat, Alex Rosenleaf from Great Falls, Social Studies teacher at CMR. Glad to be here, sorry I am late!

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Wow! What an awesome example to have at a young age! #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Love https://t.co/3KTAZYKgvD! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I love listening to my students play teacher. Ha, too cute. #mtedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 I had great teachers and coaches. #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@izzaboo Darn Tweetdeck! I’m retweeting all of them on both my Twitter account and @MTedchat if that helps #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Welcome, Kelly! #Mtedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I actually started as an Art student, changed to English Lit, Sociology then History... Decided edu covered all ;) #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@JohnGorton6 Welcome, John! Glad you could join us tonight! #Mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@arosenleaf Welcome, Alex! The hashtag is open 24/7…you’re never late! #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1 I briefly thought about medical school. Decided I didn't like poking around on people. :) #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1 #mtedchat I was able to return to my hometown and teach with some of the same teachers who had inspired me to become a teacher!!

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@izzaboo ha! Glad you are here! #mtedchat

JohnGorton6 May 17 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1 Stepped into education as I wanted to make a difference in kids lives. Plus I had tchrs who made a world of difference to me. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1b: I went into elementary ed., got into science, almost changed my major to geology, but in the end decided I could do both. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@bookwormmarla Ha! Good choice! #mtedchat (where would we be without you?)

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Oh my! Ha ha. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2: How close are you to your original ‘plan’? Any surprises about where you have found yourself? #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Welcome all! I'm so glad you could join us! #mtedchat

SteeleThoughts May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: I began college with a Soc major. I heard the 1986 National TOY give a talk ... and switched my major to education. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 I started out in HS English. Thought heliing kids communicate would benefit them whatever they chose to do. #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 #mtedchat I actually had always planned on teaching Kindergarten and yet here I am 20 years in middle school!!

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 I'm doing what I always wanted to do,teaching kids to read. Next step in the doctorate so I can teach future Ts at a University #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I hated school as a child... Struggled to find my place. Shocked at my path #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: In edu. just a different grade level. I’m surprised by the leadership roles I’m now navigating. I’m loving the challenge! #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: I just knew I'd be a middle school math teacher...but ended up with an early childhood emphasis and have 15 years in K-2. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@SteeleThoughts Hi, Danny! It’s amazing what an inspiring speech, especially from a national TOY, can do for us. #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Please rt 2 #mtedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: To teach a different grade. However, I love 1st. The growth I see is amazing. Currently working on my Masters @montanastate #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@KamRenae I loved middle school! I student taught in 9th grade earth science in Tacoma, WA. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@NVradenburg That’s my plan too. I start my doctorate on May 31st! :) #MTedchat

arosenleaf May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

for some reason I am not getting the questions #mtedchat

education_geek May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Aaron here from Kansas City...joining my Northern EduFriends. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious AWESOME! Congrats! I"m still researching programs and financing. Not quite ready to leave the classroom yet #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@youtheduteach What are you getting your masters in? #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: I love where education is going and that I get to be a part of the shift. Collaboration, technology, best practices... #mtedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious @NVradenburg I'm so impressed with both of you. Go for it! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I recently watched a video from @SarahWessling. We only leave our classrooms if we don’t take them with us! :) #MTedchat

SteeleThoughts May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I'm now a principal ... and that was never the plan. But I still LOVE the kids. #MTedchat https://t.co/ihGFbNGmD6

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2: How close are you to your original ‘plan’? Any surprises about where you have found yourself? #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@education_geek Welcome from a former Kansas Citian. #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Curriculum and Instruction - Technology Emphasis. One year to go :-) @TriSciCurious #mtedchat

arosenleaf May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A1 - I grew up the son of two fantastic teachers. I fell in love with coaching speech and debate, and then teaching history. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious @SarahWessling wise words! Does that mean I can take my 20iPads with me when I leave? :) #MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Hi all! Tara from Bozeman! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2. I wanted to teach social studies and coach. Somehow got talked into admin. Gave up coaching all but my kids #mtedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@youtheduteach Awesome, congrats! #MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2- I thought I would be a Kinder teacher. Maybe someday, but not anytime soon! Love upper el! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @SarahWessling I wish! :) #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@arosenleaf I think it’s a Tweetdeck issue. I’m retweeting them with @MTedchat and on my account if that helps. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@education_geek Welcome, Aaron! Thanks for representing your Northern EduFriends! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Do you enjoy being an admin vs. in the classroom? #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2b: Still trying to wrap my head around next big shift. Leaving my classroom next year. K-8 Sci TOSA in Bozeman. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @SarahWessling Here you go! https://t.co/eiVysubxxi #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@hirsch_tara Welcome, Tara! It’s always great to see your shining face! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: Have u made any big changes or shifts with career? If not, any plans of change ahead OR How do you adapt to change around you? #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines I’m taking a sabbatical next year. Watch this video: https://t.co/eiVysubxxi #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines Cool! What does that mean? So exciting! #MTedchat

arosenleaf May 17 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2b - Next year I get to teach a government class, which I am super excited about!! #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 #mtedchat I love presenting/coaching other teachers for professional devlopment which I never imagined early on!!

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 National Board Certification changed a lot for me...got me on a more focused path and helped me recommit to K-1 #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Lots of changes. Continuing my service as MTTOY. Taking a sabbatical to work for as a Blended Learning Instructional Coach #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 Came back into HS after years away from edu. Took the Lesley M.Ed in Computers. Went next into library. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines You’re not the only one that cried. It made me feel A LOT better. #MTedchat

charissacole May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Joining late from Alabaster, AL #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@KamRenae me too! I'm excited to do some presentations this summer. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@charissacole Welcome, Charissa! #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Sabbatical! Good idea. Will you stay with the MT. Dig. Acad? #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: My big change is getting my Masters...work on my NBC next. Become more involved with changes in the district I work for. #mtedchat

charissacole May 17 @ 10:29 PM EDT

10th year in Admin. Started college thinking I wanted to be a nurse. Principal at Elementary school. #MTedchat

SteeleThoughts May 17 @ 10:29 PM EDT

As a teacher, I always advocated for students. As an adm, I learned to advocate for teachers. #MTedchat https://t.co/z0mczl9YBN

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: Have u made any big changes or shifts with career? If not, any plans of change ahead OR How do you adapt to change around you? #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@KamRenae Yes. I certified in 2014, I highly recommend it! Best PD--better than my Masters #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines That sounds amazing! Congrats! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Rt 3 please #mtedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A3: I don't picture myself retiring as a classroom T. We'll see what opportunities lay ahead. Keeping my eyes wide open. #MTedchat

HelenWilt May 17 @ 10:31 PM EDT

A2 Moved to Texas from PA to teach. Plan was get 2 yrs experience & move back home. 25 yrs later I'm still in TX! Love it! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious I love @BetterLesson! Great resource. @MelissaRomanoMT introduced me to their website! #MTedchat

SteeleThoughts May 17 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Advocating for your best teachers and advocating for kids are never mutually exclusive propositions. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@HelenWilt Welcome, Helen! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@youtheduteach @BetterLesson @MelissaRomanoMT Absolutely! Great resources for Sci, ELA, math, and blended learning. I’m excited! #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3: Shifting to Sci TOSA starting this summer. Looking forward to sharing passion for curriculum and best practices with other Ts.#MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@NVradenburg board certification has definitely opened my eyes and revitalized me too! #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Hey #MTedchat friends! Ann, TIS from Billings popping in late. Looks like some good convo happening tonight!

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3 my shift to admin has been great. Love helping all. #MTedchat

arosenleaf May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

ok, seems to be eating my tweets, so I am going to sign off for this week, try again next week. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS I’m glad you’re here and feeling better! #MTedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Or were you asking for Route 3? ;-) #MTedchat https://t.co/kYRMj10T79

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q3: Have u made any big changes or shifts with career? If not, any plans of change ahead OR How do you adapt to change around you? #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:34 PM EDT

.@hirsch_tara You are DEFINITELY off on a big adventure! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@hirsch_tara Which cert are you working on? #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Thanks Nikki! Super excited, even though I'm nervous about leaving classroom for a few years. #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:35 PM EDT

.@kinsey80 I have seriously considered it, but don't know if I have thick enough skin! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Q4: Change is very difficult. Who (or what) do you look to for support when navigating the varied professional pathways? #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@arosenleaf I was enjoying your tweets! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines Change can be hard, so exciting though! I bet you will love it! #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A5 I have two excellent admins i can turn to. #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A3: Leaving my PERFECT 4/5 kids and becoming a Tech Integration Spec was a HUGE shift. Some days I still question my judgement ;-) #MTedchat

HelenWilt May 17 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A3 Earned masters in admin. Going for doctorates. Joined a progressive district which I absolutely love! Plan to be admin here #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4: Definitely my #PLN on #MTedchat, and I’m not just saying that. I also have a great network of blended colleagues #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4: Definitely my #PLN on #MTedchat, and I’m not just saying that. I also have a great network of blended colleagues #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:37 PM EDT

A4: This job has helped me to know LOTS of Ts, admin & everything between. I ask lots of questions of all of them! #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I think I will love it too. Growth and change are GOOD! #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@hirsch_tara You don't need to! Just say YES and doors will open! #MTedchat

MelissaRomanoMT May 17 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Hi all. Looks like a great convo tonight. Sorry I'm late #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4 I, too, have a great PLC - in addition to Mtedchat, my PLN. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@MelissaRomanoMT Welcome!!!! Thanks for joining us! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4: Fellow teachers and family. I'm fortunate to work with great teachers who help. To name a few@MelissaRomanoMT @iTeach_MrsBruce #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@kinsey80 We should chat about this. I need evidence/numbers to make sure it's a smart move! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4 My mom, husband and a couple of good friends help me make the tough choices when it comes to change #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4: Fellow teachers and family. Fortunate to work with great teachers who help. To name a few @MelissaRomanoMT @iTeach_MrsBruce #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4 #mtedchat I definately have a handful of my go to's for support (many of which are in my PLN on here, on #wyoedchat and voxer)

SteeleThoughts May 17 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4: Choose to hang around positive people. They will keep you upbeat whatever the circumstances. #MTedchat

gaofei9 May 17 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Do you use Twitter 4 #profdev? Take a 7-min survey & you could win $50! https://t.co/jYcG3bKrUv #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4. I have the same group of educators that I go to for help ideas support #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4: My family, my T and A marigolds, and I spend a small fortune on Amazon and @HeinemannPub buying new reading materials. #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4. I try to surround myself w the smartest possible people. Many here. Many are my bosses #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines @HeinemannPub I love Heinemann too! Stacks and stacks of summer reading already! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@kinsey80 It’s definitely true that you are as smart as the people you surround yourself with. Important to have feedback people. #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A4. My bosses and staff challenge me a lot to be better #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @mtkristigaines I raided @ASCD library…I have some awesome things to read this summer. Airplane reading… #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Especially people who give specific, honest feedback. Compliments are nice, but hard to grown on. #MTedchat https://t.co/Ql5QerPFfh

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@kinsey80 It’s definitely true that you are as smart as the people you surround yourself with. Important to have feedback people. #MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

A4- Husband, brother, close friends. I need people who will realistically support me thru change. I can get stuck in the clouds. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Q5: What supports does your district/area have in place to encourage personalized professional growth to help you meet goals? #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@jbrownaps We’re having a great chat about Navigating Education Careers. :) #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Constructive Criticism is a great tool. Feedback!#MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Hi #MTedchat. Rachel, instr coach in Bozeman. Here for the last 15! Look forward to catching up!

TraciPiltz May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS Yes, I really like that about our job! I feel more connected in our district. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Absolutely! We all need to hear different perspectives to make the best decisions possible. #MTedchat https://t.co/D4eQyq50GD

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Especially people who give specific, honest feedback. Compliments are nice, but hard to grown on. #MTedchat https://t.co/Ql5QerPFfh
- TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT
  
  @kinsey80 It’s definitely true that you are as smart as the people you surround yourself with. Important to have feedback people. #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious @NVradenburg @ASCD I'd love recommendations! My stack of bedside reading is never big enough! #mtedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 #mtedchat not enough! I have to fund much myself

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@KamRenae @TriSciCurious @mtkristigaines @ASCD i will send a pic from school tomorrow. left them there #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:47 PM EDT

A5:The most "successful" people in our district pursue these pathways on their own; I don't know that any specific supports exist. #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines @TriSciCurious @NVradenburg Jumping in w a few recs that are on my list: Teach Like a Pirate, Innovators Mindset #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:48 PM EDT

A5 our district does a great job of having differentiated pd for admin and staff. We focus on personal learning. roles. New ideas #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:48 PM EDT

A5: Weekly PLC time. Quarterly District Grade Level Meetings. No cost PD. A PCAP, requiring at least 12 hrs of PIR, 30 for new Ts #MTedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:48 PM EDT

I worry I spend too much time in isolation. Preventing that takes energy and effort. ;-) #MTedchat https://t.co/lr93egf5RP

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:46 PM EDT
Absolutely! We all need to hear different perspectives to make the best decisions possible. #MTedchat https://t.co/D4eQyq50GD
- AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:45 PM EDT
  
  Especially people who give specific, honest feedback. Compliments are nice, but hard to grown on. #MTedchat https://t.co/Ql5QerPFfh
  
  TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:44 PM EDT
  
  @kinsey80 It’s definitely true that you are as smart as the people you surround yourself with. Important to have feedback people. #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Hi Rachel! Looking forward to #BSD7chat tomorrow night! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Set #1 #MTedchat #summerreading https://t.co/chMePocK5a

watsonmontana May 17 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Looks like a great topic #MTedchat this evening. Sorry I am late. Rob from Bozeman

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5 New PD coming to Bzmn Ts (and any of you!): #BSD7chat starts tmrw, 8-8:30pm! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A5 Plc time is great for me. Admin meetings help me to be sharp #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@mtkristigaines So glad you'll be there! An exciting opportunity for us to explore! #MTedchat

MelissaRomanoMT May 17 @ 10:50 PM EDT

A5 - personal and meaningful learning is key to change and student success. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Set number 2 #MTedchat #summerreading https://t.co/aWLZ7nh7JT

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I think it's time! Join us if you can! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Set number 3 #MTedchat #summerreading https://t.co/zWYC36qHht

MelissaRomanoMT May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Connecting teachers to our Montana-grown resources (you all) is what I'm passionate about. #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

All of you would have great things to contribute on this topic! #BSD7chat #MTedchat https://t.co/t4EeBKwjfF

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

A5 Ts at my school are encouraged to explore PD, we have $ to attend training and we can order resources as we need them #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

A5 we have released time for PLC; also personal PD development plan which we write, fulfill, and report on. #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@KamRenae I wonder if there are places that strategically "nurture" potential leaders into bigger roles... #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A5: Zero…However, I’m one to drive my own PD. If I need it to grow, I make sure that I get it. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@rachelmarker That sounds great! I would love to connect with Ts in our community. I will try and stop in! #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious Thx for the reminder abt Cage Busting. Need to get that back on my list! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Welcome, Rachel…I’m behind! #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@NVradenburg Super! Thanks, Nikki! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@rachelmarker This is my second time reading it! Love it! #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious That makes two of us! Glad to be here, if only for a few minutes. #MTedchat

KamRenae May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

#mtedchat we need to start a traveling library and book chats on these great reads!!

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A5. I want to go to iste for personal growth. My bosses encouraged me to pursue it #MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A5- Our district is supportive of innovation. The Ts who want it, find it. #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

.@TriSciCurious can't quit! Great book lists! #MTedchat https://t.co/2TUopOgC02

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Set number 3 #MTedchat #summerreading https://t.co/zWYC36qHht

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@watsonmontana Welcome, Rob! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious @rachelmarker Cage Busting is on my summer reading list, too! #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@NVradenburg I want to know how your crew gets to conferences! Self-funded? #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A5 - I used district PD money to go to Mt. Lib. Assn - great sessions. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@KamRenae We should do a book chat this summer. That would be fun! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Q6: When challenged by the dynamic nature of education, the best advice anyone ever gave me or inspiration I’ve found was ______? #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@kinsey80 I love ISTE! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@hirsch_tara I agree! If you want to go find a way! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@rachelmarker each T can spend up to $200/school year on PD also I get to go to things at a discount or for free when I present #MTedchat

bookwormmarla May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A6 - Step out1 #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@kinsey80 I wish I could attend ISTE, too. Have you decided to go? I'll be following #NotAtISTE, sadly! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS @rachelmarker Well I do now! I think I might be a member of that…. #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS @NVradenburg Did NOT know! Thanks, Ann, I'll check it out! #MTedchat

mtkristigaines May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

TLI was a great self-directed growth opportunity for me. Grateful @watsonmontana and other As have been supportive! #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A6: A student recently told me “Do you, Mrs. Anderson. Don’t worry about us. We’ll just keep doing” #MTedchat

MelissaRomanoMT May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A6 - Reach out. Open doors and then search and high low for keys to the ones that are locked. #MTedchat

hirsch_tara May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A5b- Having forward thinking admin who allow us to "fair forward" helps a lot! #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@NVradenburg $200 just for PD? That's great. Yes, presenting usually means the fee is waived, yes? #MTedchat

izzaboo May 17 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@cristama Honestly, from Ps POV, some PD I see Ts and Admins do can seem excessive. Local Board even overdid it this year. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@kinsey80 I'll be there! Just booked trip yesterday ;) #mtedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@kinsey80 Will you be volunteering at ISTE? Wld love to hear more! #MTedchat

youtheduteach May 17 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A6: Remember why you got into teaching. You're making a difference. #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@AnnBruckerTIS YES! AND it’s really fun when you get to hang out with your Twitter friends at the conferences! Yay for #ISTE16 ! #MTedchat

kinsey80 May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Presenting and volunteering helps districts budget. My iste registration was free for volunteering #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Embrace change. It's what keeps teaching and learning dynamic! #MTedchat https://t.co/vbaIzm2y2r

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Q6: When challenged by the dynamic nature of education, the best advice anyone ever gave me or inspiration I’ve found was ______? #MTedchat

St006C May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Bummed I missed #MTedchat tonight but I was hanging w/ my sis & prepping 4 a field trip tomorrow!

TriSciCurious - Moderator May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @AnnBruckerTIS I wouldn’t do it any other way! :) I was supposed to present at ISTE, but I have a conflict. :( #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@kinsey80 PLUS it give you more professional buy-in for the event; win-win! #MTedchat

HelenWilt May 17 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Thanks for letting me join your chat! Need to visit Montana. On my list of 15 states left to see! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Usually, it depends on the conference but some of the time you get a stipend for presenting too #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Interested in moderating this summer? Let @TriSciCurious or @cristama know. We’d love to have you lead #MTedchat!

cristama - Moderator May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Challenge: Connect here to continue the dialogue through 24/7 digital PD. Encourage colleagues to join #MTedchat and connect to grow.

TraciPiltz May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @AnnBruckerTIS Wahoo!!!! ISTE16 #MTedchat

rachelmarker May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@NVradenburg @AnnBruckerTIS I have my eye on CUE conferences. Would LOVE to attend one next year! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@TriSciCurious @AnnBruckerTIS oh no! Sorry to hear that. I am so excited for ISTE #MTedchat

St006C May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Q2) I am almost where I thought I would b. My path was totally wonky & I never planned to teach K. #MTedchat

AnnBruckerTIS May 17 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @NVradenburg ME, TOO! #MTedchat