A1: “We are Webb City” is not only a unifying identification for us as a district and town, but also a mantra for life: exuding pride, hard work, the pursuit of learning, love for all, and an insatiable hunger for excellence. #wcedchat
A1: Hard to pick 1 example! Here a 2nd grader is getting to be a coin flip captain at the opening home FB game because of her perfect attendance last year! We recognize kids for so many things in so many ways! #wcedchat
A1 "We are Webb City" means teaching young birds how to fly (sorry Bess I think this may be your motto). I want to motivate Ss to be the best they can be by working hard and being kind to one another = being a role model for the younger cardinals. #wearewebbcity#wcedchat
A1: I want to be a scaffold that once removed, when our students can stand on their own, reveals a unique, well constructed structure that will stand strong for years to come #wearewebbcity#wcedchat
#wcedchat these pics taken today at meetings after school. Mentoring new teachers, hope they can see how the whole district is passionate about everything we do! @NathanDingman@MrsBaker_#wearewchs
A1: We are a community. We look out for our children. I want to give them the best possible education and want them to know they are cared for.
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A1: We are Webb City means, to me, the caring and supportive attitude that we show our colleagues and community. We have shown our concern and kindness in everyday situations, as well as crucial and tragic circumstances. #wcedchat
A1: "We are Webb City" means to me that we are a community focused on positively impacting students' lives. Moreover, "We are Webb City" means that everyone is united in an effort to educate and empower our Ss to accomplish great things! #wcedchat
A1 To me, "We are WC" reflects the social nature of our work as educators. We are more than just teachers or coaches: we are agents of change and healing, a community's lifeline, an outstretched hand in a time of need. That is what it means to "be" WC. #wcedchat
A1: I've seen it to mean that we love students as though they are our own. We want them to know they are loved, and are surrounded by supporting adults.
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A1: Webb City means home from my home team of instructional coaches to "we will come back home" group of teacher friends (project grad) where teachers go above and beyond the classroom EVERY DAY to my own family growing up in Webb City. WC = Home. #wcedchat
#wcedchat A1: We Are Webb City represents the past, the present, and the future teachers, staff, students, and families within our district who are all working together to achieve the same goal!
A1: We are Webb City means we do everything for our kids. We work together for our kids. We plan for our kids. We show up for our kids. We challenge ourselves .. all for our kids. #wcedchat
A1: Everyone has a purpose in this community. This community is full of dreamers and it’s our job as educators to ensure that they are fully equipped to obtain those dreams. #wcedchat
A1: We are Webb City means a community that is involved and supports our schools, students, and neighborhoods! As a para, I want to be like the community and support our students, staff and district as well as be there for anyone who needs help! #wcedchat
A1: had our homeroom and SpEd classes all draw their favorite thing about WC. “We are WC” means students surround and include peers of all ability levels. #wcedchat
A1: It means we do everything with excellence. It means that at the end of the day, we can say that we represented our school and our town well. #wcedchat
A1: To me, "We are Webb City" means our students know how much they are loved every day! It means community, support, and encouragement daily! #wcedchat
A1: For me, "We are Webb City" means support from administration, community and parents. Opportunities to be creative with Ss, and allowed to take chances to make a difference in kids lives. I've been Webb City for the past 23 years, been the best gig I've ever had! #wcedchat
A1 To me, "We are WC" reflects the social nature of our work as educators. We are more than just teachers or coaches: we are agents of change and healing, a community's lifeline, an outstretched hand in a time of need. That is what it means to "be" WC. #wcedchat
A1: We are Webb City means everyone has a place in our community. There is a sense of belonging and deep relationships between teachers, students, parents, and community partners. #wcedchat
The many traditions that are held onto in the entire district are what respresent "We are Webb City" Starting with the pillars that were part of the original building?!
A2: A “good educator” wears so many more hats than that one overarching descriptor implies. I hope to be a friendly face, a shoulder to both lean and stand on, a guiding hand, a constant source of inspiration and assurance, a mentor, model, and more. #wcedchat
A2 I want to be my best everyday. I want my students to know I love them unconditionally but that I also have high expectations for each of them to do their best. #wcedchat
A2: A “good educator” wears so many more hats than that one overarching descriptor implies. I hope to be a friendly face, a shoulder to both lean and stand on, a guiding hand, a constant source of inspiration and assurance, a mentor, model, and more. #wcedchat
A2: I’m always seeing and hearing evidence of we>me because I’m floating in and out of every building. It isn’t just talk it’s action: collaboration, coaching, helping, supporting, encouraging, loving... It’s in every building in our district and it’s why #wearewebbcity#wcedchat
A2: I just want to be a good role model and be there for my students. Sometimes they don’t need a science lesson but a person to listen and tell them it will be alright. #wcedchat
Q2: I think it is important that we are consistent for our kids. They need to know that we will always love them and be there for them even when they make mistakes. #wcedchat
A2: WE cannot be achieved without ME, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Math is everywhere ">" and details (just like people) matter. #wcedchat
A2: We want to be inspiring, loving, challenging, stable, positive influences in our Ss lives. We want them to know we think they are worth it! #wcedchat
A2. I want to be a stepping stone in their journey of life; I want to be a solid spot where they can feel secure, yet also comfortable enough to launch themselves onward. #wcedchat
A1 “We are Webb City” — I love that this is our theme this year because it’s finally true for my whole family (pictured here on our first day of school). #wcedchat
A2: For my Ss, I want to be someone they feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable with in regards to what they need to be successful whether it is academic or emotional support. #wcedchat
A2: We want to be student-centered and led to learn and grow with our students. We want to be flexible and collaborative. We want to strive for more but learn from our failures. We want a growth mindset and strong hearts and minds. #wcedchat
A2: I want to be a positive role model in their lives. I want to be a person that they can always come to! Someone who will encourage them and push them to do great things!#wcedchat
A2 We > Me is demonstrated in the way we cover for one another during the first busy weeks of school. Without question, we always pick up extra duties to take care of one another and help where we can. Team support requires some individual sacrifice. #wcedchat
A2: I work on a team of 3 other adults. I can't be everywhere my Ss need me to be, I can't see or hear everyone of my students. We are greater than me for my Ss success. #wcedchat
A2: I have seen daily our teachers at Heritage working together to get our building ready and collaborating to teach our students and make our families comfortable.
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A2: In the SPED dept. working hard to make the Ss successful, even if that means we are giving up some of our conf. time to be of assistance where there is no Para or Co-teacher available.#wcedchat
A2: I want to be someone students know believes in them. Someone who encourages them to follow their dreams and is there to facilitate their learning as they decide where they want to go. As students take ownership of their learning and goals, they can go anywhere! #wcedchat
A1 I was raised in WC, graduated WCHS, Live in WC, teach in WC. WC is part of me. Being a part of this great team that brings the arts and healthy habits into students lives on a daily basis is an honor #wcedchat
A2: I want to be that one person that the kids know they can rely upon. I want to be their teacher, motivator, mentor, encourager, grandmother, helper, and their biggest supporter. #wcedchat
A2: a teacher in our building needed to move rooms after school began and several teachers chipped in to help so her classroom would be ready for students the next day #wcedchat
A2: We need to be someone who supports our kids. We want them to know that they can count on us. We want them to know that we will do everything in our power for them to be successful #wcedchat
A1: We are Webb City is synonymous with community. The atmosphere both in the schools and in our community are unparalleled to any other local community! #wcedchat
I want to be the best everyday for my kids. A leader who is compassionate, innovative, inspirational, and encouraging to say just a few. I want to be someone they will remember because I made a positive impact on them.
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A2: I want to be a positive male role model for our students. I want them to feel encouraged to be brave, and feel safe to get things wrong in school and life.
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A2: I want to teach with excellence but more than that I’d like them to remember their year with me as a great one because they were valued in my room. #wcedchat
#wcedchat I want to be the teacher that was always there for me. Who is there for you, that pushes you to go beyond what you think you are capable of. Thankfully I work with a dept, peers and admin who expect the same from me. High expectations breed fantastic things!
A2: I want to be a safe place for the students. I want to be someone they know will always listen, who truly cares, and who wants what's best for them. #wcedchat
A2: At the end of the day I hope my students know that they have an advocate invested in not only their education but in all their interests. #wcedchat
A2: When the entire district met before school and spent time together building each other up and preparing to make it a great year, I felt that it was a WE time instead of ME time! WE are a team and it takes an entire team to help our kids achieve success! #wcedchat
Reading everyone’s tweets, now I see what @CoachMarySears meant by her email about Q2 #wcedchat I’m off on my responses! Next time I’ll ask for help if I don’t understand!
A3: I see the WE>me mentality everyday as I work with teams of teachers, administrators, & instructional coaches. We strive to hear the voices of others so we can see different perspectives and use the information to make informed decisions which best fit our students. #wcedchat
A3. Friday night lights; Show Choir performances; teacher-team collaboration; two shy students coming together to share a concern to me today...the message of #WeAreWebbCity... it rings loud and clear here. #wcedchat
A3: I want my students, their families, my peers and my cheer team to know that they are loved, they are worth it, they are valued, they are capable of AMAZING things, and the world is theirs for the taking! #wcedchat
A3: WE > ME. As a first year teacher I am grateful for the WE aspect. I feel so much support in my building and from the district in general. #MarkTwain#wcedchat
A2: I want to always be there for my students, and be someone that never stops believing in them. I want my students to know that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. I want them to know there’s a whole world waiting for them. #wcedchat
A2 I want to be a voice students can trust, a listener they can approach, a guide they want to follow, and a partner they can count on. I want to empower them to seek their own answers and encourage them to realize their own potential. #wcedchat
A3: I see teachers demonstrating We > Me everyday: sacrificing plan periods, personal health, sleep, & more to better support their students & colleagues.
Extra special shout out to the AWESOME paras, cooks, & custodians who assist so many of us despite the sacrifice. #wcedchat
A3: The way teachers and staff at WCHS work together for the good of even ONE student has blown me away. They truly love them like “our kids.” WE > ME #wcedchat
A3: At the JH, the teams have changed and relocated where the physical makeup is in a team approach as well as the planning approach. We > Me #wcedchat
A3 we>me has been seen by all the support and help everyone is offering each other in these first few weeks. Asking if you’re OK offering to take a struggling student for a minute #wcedchat
A3: the support in my building. As a first year teacher there is nothing more important than support. My team is never hesitant to help me, no matter what. They’re always sharing ideas and collaborating with me to help me become the best teacher I can possibly be. #wcedchat
A3: @emilyroderique and @MollyJ_Russell are working on a novel study for math class with me. This shows support in new adventures in the classroom as well as integrating content areas #wcedchat
A3: Last Thursday after school, I know that at the MS, We > Me was obvious at parent pickup time. As we relayed student names in a line, Ss were able to be safe all the way home. I know this happened across the district as well. Ss first. We > Me. #wcedchat
Back to school theme was a great way to bring back OUR kids. I loved seeing all staff come together to decorate the hallways and prepare. In all areas Title, SPED, Specials, etc, they are OUR kids. When everyone is vested it makes a difference.
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A3: In society, the race marches led by MLK and others is a great example of WE>me. In schools, I see it in the collaboration that takes place to ensure student success. Teachers sacrificing to encourage success for students.
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A3: the willingness to step up and help each other out with no concern for adding extra responsibility or extra duties. The Ss are truly our kids not mine and yours #wcedchat
As a 1st year teacher, so many people have sacrificed time to help me understand my new norms. I wouldn’t be where I am without those in the district that have encouraged me over this last year. #wcedchat
A3: I think anytime a staff or group gets together to find ways to help a student, collaborate to improve instruction, share laughter in the hallways, pray together for those in need are all ways WC demonstrates WE>me. #wcedchat
I have seen We>Me every day in the WC as so many collab. But an ex from today was collaboration between the Cardinal room & classroom Ts to ensure our Ss get the best from us by putting together all our ideas to make it GREATER for them thru our instruction! #wcedchat
A3: As a 1st year teacher, so many people have sacrificed time to help me understand my new norms. I wouldn’t be where I am without those in the district that have encouraged me over this last year. #wcedchat
A3 I’ve already seen many examples of “We > me” regularly as a newbie to the district this year as colleagues have stopped by my room to say hi or ask if there’s anything they can do to help, including lots of people who aren’t obligated to do so. #wcedchat
A4 I treat my students like they are my own kids. I talk to them, listen, go to their activities, and hug them daily! I communicate often with parents and send many pictures through Dojo #wcedchat
A4: Always keep the lines of communication open. Be the first to make the contact if necessary to head off potential problems or congratulate success! #wcedchat
A4: I meet every student at my door, shake their hands, & wish them a good morning/afternoon. They can’t leave my room until I wish them a wonderful rest of the day. Relationships are built by the “little things.”
Play their music, celebrate their weirdness, love them. #wcedchat
A4: Pronounce names correctly, greet parents in their native language, include literature that represents diverse life experiences, inquire about interests, write short notes to brighten a day, give hugs/high-fives/fist-bumps, listen, love authentically, cherish moments #wcedchat
A4: Taking a few minutes to celebrate students success makes a huge impact. I love making positive phone calls home. Communication is key in building relationships, plus it helps if/when difficult situations ever arise.
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A4: If we don't have a positive relationship with parents, chances are our relationship with their child will not be the best either. We need to welcome parents and appreciate most are doing the best they can for their kids and let them know we are doing the same. #wcedchat
A3: I see teachers demonstrating We > Me everyday: sacrificing plan periods, personal health, sleep, & more to better support their students & colleagues.
Extra special shout out to the AWESOME paras, cooks, & custodians who assist so many of us despite the sacrifice. #wcedchat
Q4: To build a positive relationship with those around us it is important to have an open line of communication. It is important to include something positive in each conversation as well. #wcedchat
A4: Remember to speak to your students, ask them how their event went from a previous conversation. Let them know you were listening to them and remember. #wcedchat
A4: Getting to know their interests with star student posters, attending outside events, and sending home communication through newsletters and class pages. #wcedchat
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Excited about our Kuddos Log we have implemented this year to document positive comments to parents! What you focus on is what you achieve! Parents can never hear too many positives from the school.
A4: Notice something new about the person. Remember where your last conversation left off. Try to listen for understanding during the conversation. If you think you should talk it out, talk it out. Stay positive. #wcedchat
A3: I build positive relationships with my parents by communicating/posting regularly on Class Dojo. Parents love seeing what their kiddos are up to #wcedchat
A4: Communication is the key in maintaining positive relationships, no matter what your association is. Everybody responds to being told what is going on, as opposed to being ignored. This is true for all walks of life! #wcedchat
A4: Just as the great Judy Adair would say "Procedures, Procedures, Procedures, the great Trey Moeller would say, "Conversations, Conversations, Conversations. @tmoe39#wcedchat
Every conversation matters, and in person is better.
A4:I build positive relationships with ss by eating lunch in my classroom with a small group of students at a time throughout the year. I also find out interests of ss & then try to find a way to incorporate them into the first few weeks of the school year. ss love it! #wcedchat
A4 When it comes to relationships, it's the little things that matter most: a kind word in passing, a welcoming smile, putting another at ease, checking up on a student, asking about their concerns and interests. These moments together weave the fabric of relationships. #wcedchat
A4. To build positive relationships, you need to communicate; be willing to touch base with everyone, plus be approachable and inviting. The door needs to be open; if all possible be standing there when the students arrive. #wcedchat
A4: Some ways to build and maintain relationships with students, parents and colleagues are to be genuine, loving, supportive and honest. I always try hard to invest in building positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. #wcedchat
A4) COMMUNICATION is the key to building good student, parent, and coworker relationships. I find the better I communicate with all three groups of people, the better the relationships #wcedchat
A4: simply having conversations about life outside of school. Taking time to answer questions and help even when someone might think you don’t have time. #wcedchat
A4 Speak when you pass them in the hall, be really "present" when they are talking to you. email parents with good reports about their child. show genuine compassion when they need it. #wcedchat
A4: Let Ss see you at their things and then talk to them about them. Find something in common with them. Be silly with them. Talk to each of them every class, even if it’s just a quick hello at the door. #wcedchat
A4: Make it a point to learn something about each student and connect with them, tell parents how or what makes their child amazing, sincerely listen to colleagues #wcedchat
A3: My husband lost his dad (our family rock) in May and his grandfather just yesterday. Everyday someone in my building didn't ask about my family to make sure we were okay. We were showered with guidance, love and selflessness. MTJ is a shining example of we>me. #wcedchat
You're really good at doing that Mr. M! I notice you always say hi to former Ss when I work with you at summer school! Kudos for continuing the relationships. #wcedchat
A4 Ask questions and always be ready to answer the questions yourself first. Trust them to know and accept you, and you’re more likely to earn their trust back. #wcedchat
A4: Communication is key in building relationships. This year especially I have learned to listen to my students, verbal or nonverbal cues. It’s not always necessary to communicate with words, sometimes all a student needs is a nonverbal sign that you’re there for them. #wcedchat
A4: A great way to build and maintain a relationship with anyone is to reach out and talk! Be involved and care about each other as much as possible. #wcedchat
A4: so many good things mentioned. One thing that is an amazing relation builder is parent pick up time at CTV. Parents can talk to Ts everyday if they want to and it just builds a pos atmosphere #wcedchat
A4: I try to greet and dismiss every student by name at the classroom door each hour! This gives them a minute to tell me anything on their mind (and helps me learn their names, lets be real). #wcedchat
A4: Keep in touch with students parents. Even if it's just making a phone call to a parent saying how great their child has been. It doesn't always have to be bad news! #wcedchat
A4: One of the best ways I've seen to build/maintain positive relationships is by giving the other person a voice. Listen. Really listen. Everyone deserves to know they matter, and giving them a voice tells them that. #wcedchat
A4: VALIDATE them. Let them know what they feel is okay (even how it's handled is not). Show that they are important to you, Listen first. Tell/show Ss everyday that you love them too much to give up on them. #wcedchat
A5: 'Why'- I'm trying to reach the defiant child because he needs to know I care even when he doesn't. 'How' - is by trying new techniques as often as needed and communicating with him. #MarkTwain#wcedchat
A5: As my former WC choir teacher would have said, “Never settle for mediocrity!”
Strive everyday to be the best you possible. When students see that, they mirror it and challenge you to be even better. #wcedchat
A5: Be intentional about being with kids and teachers as much as possible so I really know how the school climate is. Point out the positive. Ask more questions. #wcedchat
A5: Always remember that we serve Ss. Be there for them as they build their skills - none of us are born with all we need. Ss will make mistakes but how we respond can make or break a Ss. #wcedchat
A5: My why is "what kind of teacher do I want my girls to have." I try my best of every second of everyday to be that teacher for my students.
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A5: Keep it at the forefront while planning curriculum. Remind myself my "why" when I am entering conversations and when I have had a not so positive day. #wcedchat
A4: For me, getting to know my Ss is step one. Step 2 - build on it, let them know you remember their b’day, favorite color, hopes and dreams. #wcedchat
A4: One of the best ways I've seen to build/maintain positive relationships is by giving the other person a voice. Listen. Really listen. Everyone deserves to know they matter, and giving them a voice tells them that. #wcedchat
A5: Keep up on PD, engage with students, collaborate, keeping motivational quotes or msgs handy, and be intentional with each and every interaction #wcedchat
A5 Align my identity daily, help w/ newcomer enrollment b/c US schools are unique, connect families w/ community resources, be a friendly face in a sea of strangers, help classroom teachers embrace their identities as language teachers, advocate, & always lead w/ love #wcedchat
A5: I stive everyday to fulfill my why. I try to check in with Ss or Parents that I had previously in class. I check in with Ss or Parents I have in class now. I try to put smiles on faces. #wcedchat
Q5: I am giving Ss skills needed to be functional critical thinkers. They are going to be in charge of my world & I want passionate learners running things! #wcedchat
A5: my why is for struggling Ss to believe they can & that education is a path to freedom!So my HOW is instructing with intent & modeling growth mindset and a love for learning. I saw this sign in Guatemala & I have said it for so long. It applies not just 2 school ed. #wcedchat
This is so true for so many children. We work hard to ensure school is a constant source of love, encouragement, and safety for every child. Our students will know they are loved and have value when we put them first #wcedchat
A5: I don't want to be stagnant - I need to find new ideas, new approaches, not be afraid of change. Our kids deserve my best - they know I love them, I need to show them I'll do what it takes for their success. #wcedchat
A6. Tonights #wcedchat was really a reminder to celebrate and appreciate the idea of #WeAreWebbCity, plus to keep striving to do all the good that WE can. Super team and fantastic community!
A5 My how for this year is focusing on meeting the needs of each student by planning more lessons that are outside my comfort zone, teaching for those learning styles that are different from my own. #wcedchat
A5: My why is because it's what I'm called to do, work with kids and families. Today I had an opportunity to talk with a parent about their child, it was great talk about me telling the P how their child was doing, she was appreciative for the call. #wcedchat
Totally agree! I was encountering this just this afternoon, trying to get a Ss to believe in himself as much as I do. Knowledge is a path to many things. Thanks Karly! #wcedchat
A5: my why is for struggling Ss to believe they can & that education is a path to freedom!So my HOW is instructing with intent & modeling growth mindset and a love for learning. I saw this sign in Guatemala & I have said it for so long. It applies not just 2 school ed. #wcedchat
A6: Webb City is not just home but it is love, hard work, adoration for students and colleagues, teamwork, growth mindset, joy, and much more. Our why is being shown through our how every day in this community. We > Me. #wcedchat
A6: I like the reminder to take care of myself outside of school so I can be at my best while at school. Sometimes I let my own needs fall by the wayside, especially at the beginning of the school year when I am adjusting from my summer rhythm to my school year rhythm #wcedchat
A6. #wcedchat I am new to Twitter and to Tweetdeck so this was fun to learn all about! I cannot wait to continue to collaborate with others through this monthly social media.
A6: Not a new idea but want to put on a sticky with my other motivational quotes: WE>me, together we ARE better, community is where it begins #wcedchat
A6: Not a new idea but want to put on a sticky with my other motivational quotes: WE>me, together we ARE better, community is where it begins #wcedchat
Convos I’ve had in the last few days and this chat tonight has reminded me of how grateful I am to be a part of this community. As @tmoe39 would say “attitude of gratitude” 🙃 #wcedchat
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