#HCPSteach Archive


Thursday May 10, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #HCPSTeach ... We're chatting about Joy in Teaching. It's truly a season of beauty in the season - so let's find the beauty in teaching! #JoyfulLeaders #NBCTchatter @HCPSTeach @HNBCT @CTechEd
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! I will be your host tonight. I am a current Academic Coach / ENG Tchr moving to Writing Coach at another Title 1 HS #HCPSTeach So glad to have you here tonight! Favorite Flower? SUNFLOWER
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Michelle, PD Specialist for @HCPSArea2 favorite flower prob cherry blossoms #hcpsteach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Those are beautiful! I loved them in DC ... when they are in bloom 💜💜 #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @Michelle4EDU, @HCPSArea2
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Tonight's format - we are using Q# for questions and A# for answers ... Be sure to add #HCPSTeach for all your responses. :)
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Question 1 in 1 minute ... Finding Joy in Beauty (in teaching) ... #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1 What part of teaching do you believe represents “enduring grace and beauty”? #HCPSTeach
  • MrsCervone_AP - Moderator May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Stacy, Elementary AP. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    So glad you could join us ... 🙏🏻 hope your family is doing well #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @MrsCervone_AP
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I don’t know about enduring grace and beauty, but the one thing that remains constant for me is the joy I get from spending each day with students. It is the entire reason I love my job so very much. #hcpsteach
  • MrsCervone_AP - Moderator May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: the teachers themselves. I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many kind and loving teachers over the years who never give up on kids. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Joy! Teachers who our continuously sharing and learning with others. Enduring grace and beauty is lifelong learning. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I admire you Derek! So glad you could join us ... is there anything you can pinpoint that brings you this daily joy? #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @derekjathomas
  • T_MadTeach May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1. Encouragement and motivation! #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Question 2 in 1 minute ... Joy in our schools ... #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    #HCPSTeach
    • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      “Never give up” ... I think that is a good “enduring grace & beauty” quality!
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    This are excellent qualities too! Welcome to the party! #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2 How do you keep a positive culture (or positive morale) during the everlasting testing seasons? #HCPSTeach
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    The joy on the students faces each day when they walk in; getting to know little things about them that they are surprised I know; their desire to please; the intellectual conversations that make me learn something every day; their smiles & struggles & joy. Everything #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • T_MadTeach May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q2. Team builders and ice breakers! I call them booster shots! I make them academic and competitive !#HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Joy-wishing! While I am not feeling it right now, while testing season occurs, I like giving small, thoughtful, inexpensive gifts to my colleagues – gifts that make them smile. #HCPSTeach
  • MrsCervone_AP - Moderator May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q2: we just had some pups come and visit us for the day. Brought us tons of joy! #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    These are things we all need to cultivate ... “flowers” of joy! #HCPSTeach
    • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      The joy on the students faces each day when they walk in; getting to know little things about them that they are surprised I know; their desire to please; the intellectual conversations that make me learn something every day; their smiles & struggles & joy. Everything #hcpsteach
      In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Boys are tucked in, jumping back in! #hcpsteach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Love the idea of “booster shots” ... we need more team builders in our schools & classrooms 💜💜 #HCPSTeach
    • T_MadTeach May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      Q2. Team builders and ice breakers! I call them booster shots! I make them academic and competitive !#HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    The ties are so cute! (So are the puppies!!) smiles on faces are awesome! #HCPSTeach
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We had our last small group principals meeting today and I knew it would be hard for them to focus. So we went light on the agenda and included a funny Clip to make fun of the madness of it all https://t.co/h1UyhRafus #hcpsteach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Question 3 in 1 minute ... Joy ... is it choice or luck? :) #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Q3 Every year we set goals. What is “one wish” that would bring you joy in teaching? #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I would think it is hard to focus when away from your campus during these final weeks of school ... how thoughtful of your team! #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @Michelle4EDU
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: Testing is never a focus. We don’t talk about them, “prep” for them, nor do we make them seem important. They are a sad part of my job but they do not, nor should they, be a part of the student vision, purpose, or reality. Keep them invisible. #hcpsteach
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 That ‘oh, I get it now’ look. That ‘it’s not so hard’ look. That ‘whoa, I didn’t know math could be like this’ look. #joy #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I agree ... I only focus on the test as a scheduled date ... my students know when it will happen but that everything we do is planning for life beyond that test. #HCPSTeach
    • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A2: Testing is never a focus. We don’t talk about them, “prep” for them, nor do we make them seem important. They are a sad part of my job but they do not, nor should they, be a part of the student vision, purpose, or reality. Keep them invisible. #hcpsteach
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: I don’t need to wish for more joy in teaching. As long as the students are there, the joy is there. My goal (joy?) is removing all the distractions. I’m getting back to what matters most and focusing on teaching, teaching, teaching. #hcpsteach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3 If I could have 1 wish, it would be a desire for parents to believe in education as much as teachers do. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Yes! (So glad you could join us!) #HCPSTeach
    • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A3 That ‘oh, I get it now’ look. That ‘it’s not so hard’ look. That ‘whoa, I didn’t know math could be like this’ look. #joy #hcpsteach
      In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    If I had one wish.... that teachers felt empowered by their professional development experiences. #HCPSTeach
    • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Q3 Every year we set goals. What is “one wish” that would bring you joy in teaching? #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Love the “wish” ... there are many distractions that we can control. ☺️ #HCPSTeach
    • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A3: I don’t need to wish for more joy in teaching. As long as the students are there, the joy is there. My goal (joy?) is removing all the distractions. I’m getting back to what matters most and focusing on teaching, teaching, teaching. #hcpsteach
  • mtartaro May 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi! Marc here and it's my first time at #hcpsteach !
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Sorry to be late - I was taking care of my ladies #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I agree! Empowerment could increase joy too! #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Question 4 in 1 minute ... Joy - Celebrations with students! :) #HCPSTeach
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Welcome Marc! Thanks for joining #hcpsteach
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q4 Learning does not always have to be such serious business. How do you celebrate learning in your classroom? #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Welcome! So glad you could join us! #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Our last chat will be May 31st and then we break for summer. Sign up for Remind alerts so you know when we’re back! #hcpsteach
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4. Recently it’s been with a class wide “ooooooh yeah!” After we score our review goal for the day! I love knowing that they building confidence for their semester exam. #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I love how @Flipgrid is celebrating student voice in the classroom but really proud of @jessxbo for using it to create a space for teachers to reflect on their learning! Check it out!! https://t.co/czTyHo5mXa #hcpsteach
    • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Q4 Learning does not always have to be such serious business. How do you celebrate learning in your classroom? #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4 I am publishing poetry that my student wrote. Each student that submitted is getting a color-published copy. I’m so pleased with their risk-taking. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    What an awesome tool for promoting joy in teaching! #HCPSTeach
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    When we can make learning relevant and help them to see the value in our instruction, it’s all the celebration we need. Passion and excitement in their arguments and writing is the ultimate celebration. 🎉🎉 #hcpsteach
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I keep meaning to find a few minutes to share in that forum. Such a great idea #hcpsteach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I love when you read a piece & can hear the student’s voice in the sentences! #HCPSTeach
    • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      When we can make learning relevant and help them to see the value in our instruction, it’s all the celebration we need. Passion and excitement in their arguments and writing is the ultimate celebration. 🎉🎉 #hcpsteach
  • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I spend soooo much time on showing them how to incorporate their voice in their work. To me it is the ultimate reason to celebrate - when you can read an essay and immediately know who wrote it. #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    😂😂😂😂 #hcpsteach
    In reply to @Michelle4EDU
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Is there a specific resource that you use to teach voice? #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @derekjathomas
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Question 5 in 1 minute ... Joy in the midst of the storm ... #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Q5 When you are feeling down, where or who is your sanctuary? #HCPSTeach
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I can vouch for this. I wish I had a Mr. Thomas in high school to work on finding my voice in writing. Such a crucial skill for future careers. #hcpsteach
    • derekjathomas May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      I spend soooo much time on showing them how to incorporate their voice in their work. To me it is the ultimate reason to celebrate - when you can read an essay and immediately know who wrote it. #HCPSTeach
      In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    My favorite place is an elementary media center. When I get down on things out of my control at work or this massive district, I go there and work for a few hours and I remember my why. It’s for the kids. No one else. #hcpsteach #hubofschool
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    My husband has ALS, he was a teacher until he couldn’t speak anymore . Whenever I have a bad moment - his courage, positivity and how he handles life inspires me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing! #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @derekjathomas
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5 My sanctuary time is at @EdcampUSA @EdCampHCPS @Edcamprvhs (This weekend #EdCampWestOrlando ) … seeing friends that are also life-long learners. I also find sanctuary with family. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Wow!!!! Bless you and him! #HCPSTeach
    • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      My husband has ALS, he was a teacher until he couldn’t speak anymore . Whenever I have a bad moment - his courage, positivity and how he handles life inspires me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME #hcpsteach
      In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Thank you #hcpsteach
    In reply to @SylviaEllison
  • mtartaro May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Question 6 ... Final Joy Question! :) #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Q6 How will you re-birth your teaching in 2018-2019? What methods will you keep? What choices will you discard? What areas would you want to improve? (Answer any or all.) #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    My daughter will be working there starting this summer .. love them! #HCPSTeach
    In reply to @mtartaro, @Starbucks
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Yes! #hcpsteach
    In reply to @mtartaro, @Starbucks
  • MrsCervone_AP - Moderator May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Head to Pre-K or Kindergarten- a smile will always follow. #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6 Starting a new position – I’m hoping for a re-start. I want to listen more and lead less – promote and support teachers in their individual goals (in teaching writing) & effective practices. #HCPSTeach
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6: This is when I miss being in the classroom and controlling my bubble. I don’t feel empowered to decide what to throw out or keep for next year. More like what can I tweak or try to cut out without getting in trouble 😄🤦🏻‍♀️ #hcpsteach
    • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      Q6 How will you re-birth your teaching in 2018-2019? What methods will you keep? What choices will you discard? What areas would you want to improve? (Answer any or all.) #HCPSTeach
  • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A6. Keep revamping structure with the ditch the homework book. Look at my side margin unit notes in @OneNoteEDU. Analyze the anonymous surveys from this years students on changes they would like to make #hcpsteach
  • HcpsTeach May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    @KimJowell thanks for the follow Kim and for your work at @Hillsedufnd in supporting our teachers. #hcpsteach
  • MrsCervone_AP - Moderator May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Q6: Going to be at a new school site next year. So as a leader, I plan to spend a lot of time listening to the needs of students, teachers and families. #HCPSTeach
    • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      Q6 How will you re-birth your teaching in 2018-2019? What methods will you keep? What choices will you discard? What areas would you want to improve? (Answer any or all.) #HCPSTeach
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thanks for helping us all find new sources of Joy tonight! Keep the Joy flowing as you finish the year! :) Sending joy to my #HCPSTeach team - @Michelle4EDU and @MrsCervone_AP #JoyfulLeaders #Follow5 to build your #PLN
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    That’s my girl! @jessxbo you rock Jess!!! 💚💚💚 #hcpsteach @JenWilliamsEdu @techy5teacher @EdTechAmber @ProfeEdTech
    • RaysCommunity May 8 @ 12:47 PM EDT
      On #TeacherAppreciationDay & everyday, we are so grateful for our teachers! On Saturday, we presented @PinellasEd with a $50,000 grant, while recognizing the 2018 Pinellas County Schools Outstanding Educator of the Year Ms. Boyce & Outstanding Educator Fan Favorite Ms. Herman!
  • SylviaEllison May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I need to get @jmattmiller 2nd book ... have you checked out the @hackmylearning book series especially #HackingHomework & #HackingMath #HCPSTeach
    • lleist77 May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      A6. Keep revamping structure with the ditch the homework book. Look at my side margin unit notes in @OneNoteEDU. Analyze the anonymous surveys from this years students on changes they would like to make #hcpsteach
  • Michelle4EDU - Moderator May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks Sylvia for moderating and helping us take a pause to reflect in our week! #hcpsteach