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KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Glad to see everyone tonight for #OrEdChat Chapters 25-27 of #KidsDeserveIt Love discussions with my PLN.

awelcome Apr 9 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hey #OrEdChat Adam from California - here for a bit tonight! #KidsDeserveIt

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:31 PM EDT

KathiSue, Oregon Online teacher and retired ms principal. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Hi #oredchat! Tisha HS Culinary Tr and Lead Medford, OR

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hi all! Dianne 4/5 T from Simi, Ca #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Hey #OrEdChat crew!! Heather Marrs third grade teacher and edtech teacher leader in Southern Oregon!

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:32 PM EDT

Lauren, K-4 Rdg T, from STL, MO finishing up a busy weekend with #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Glad to see everyone tonight for #OrEdChat Chapters 25-27 of #KidsDeserveIt Love discussions with my PLN.

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Karen from WA in the house :) #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:33 PM EDT

First question in 2 minutes. #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:34 PM EDT

#oredchat #kidsdeserveit

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

I seriously love your graphic that you use for introducing yourself! Brilliant! What did you use to make it? #Oredchat

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Karen from WA in the house :) #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

#OrEdChat Hi everyone, Jamie from NMHS in Southern Oregon. I'm an English teacher :-) ♡

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:36 PM EDT

Hey everybody! Shawna here from Arizona! PreK/kIndergarten readiness educator can't wait to learn from all of you #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:37 PM EDT

thank you! I used @canva :) #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24, @canva

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1: Tell them how much they are appreciated, show them by doing little things often, be thoughtful & encouraging evry chance I get #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

awelcome Apr 9 @ 11:37 PM EDT

A1 - A simple cold call to their classroom/school to say hello and drop a kudos is always fun, love making calls! #OrEdChat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:37 PM EDT

@kinderkfoley Every time I see this I think, "What a great idea. I need to make one." #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24, @kinderkfoley

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Question 2 will be coming up in a few. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: Lately I include special adults in my blog, make sure I brag about them to others, bring treats, show I care in little ways #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Hey there! Rylee from Valdez, Alaska! I love this #edchat I teach middle school #sped #oredchat

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: love everyday not just on their holiday! If they are on your mind let them know! Just losing my g-ma I wish I could again #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: Rem. what they say..My mom wanted some pussywillow branches from my tree. I finally remembered 2 cut them at the right time #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

Hey #oredchat Missing you fab people!!!

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:38 PM EDT

A1: Dropping in to say hi and dropping off notes of encouragement. Little things go a long way. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1: I just like to do the old- fashioned handwritten note. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1 a cup of unexpected java goes a long way! I like to give shoutouts during staff mtngs too esp regarding my amazing paras #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A1:It's important to tell other people how you feel about them :-) ♡

arturo_calisto Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Hi #OrEdChat! Do you accept CA teachers? 😜 I'm a huge Timbers fan if today helps #RCTID

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A2: For others I like to text, send a funny meme, send letters, do something to make their day happy :) #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:35 PM EDT

Q1: The image you see is a card my son made for me years ago. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Encourage the heck out of each other!! #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1 cont: I love to bring in treats for our team. Food is my language :-) #oredchat

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

A1 Coupons of your time are valuable to children and adults! Time is the best gift to give. Love making with @Buncee #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Of Course!!! Everyone is welcome!! #OrEdchat

arturo_calisto Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Hi #OrEdChat! Do you accept CA teachers? 😜 I'm a huge Timbers fan if today helps #RCTID

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:41 PM EDT

I'm from CA and here regularly. Join in! #OrEdChat

In reply to @arturo_calisto

azkgro Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A1 #oredchat sorry a bit late from AZ a face to face thank you can go a long way too

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

I'd love that team!! lol #OrEdChat

In reply to @tishrich

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2: One of my parents of a kiddo surprised me by asking my boss for the afternoon off & gave me tickets to a Spring Training game! #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

awelcome Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2 - An awesome @voxer message from my homies @lmstump @TheColon_s last week were really special! #OrEdChat #KidsDeserveIt

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2: Thankfully today. Friend said some amazing things in application & sent me a copy @shannon_reitz #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

arturo_calisto Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

A2 Asking for letters of rec for a new position I may apply for. Many colleagues were enthusiastic to help. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:42 PM EDT

There's a few here from south Southern OR aka CA :) #OrEdChat

In reply to @arturo_calisto

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: This happened on Friday when I was a guest at a school that was going through accreditation. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2 I have an incredible admin team who give praise readily and it's always appreciated!! #OrEdChat @michaud_soles @RodMorrison123

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2:Today!! When someone takes time to really listen to you, it goes a long way! A HUGE thank you to @tishrich for our convo today! #Oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: I was nominated by colleagues for a district award and was given their nomination comments. Really made me feel appreciated. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:43 PM EDT

A2: this last wk was huge for me. I heard 3x that what I was doing was great. It made a big impact. It was from Ps n practicum #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A2: honor to ride on the Golden Pear float with my friend @LeachTeach4 & other amazing @MSD549C educators in Pear Blossom Parade #oredchat

IamEricNichols Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

#oredchat A2: Schools that value Teacher and Student voice bring so much more to the table for their learning community. #schoolvoice

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A2b: as adults, and as Ts, I dont think we hear it enough. We need to feel valued. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:40 PM EDT

Here is Question 2 #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

A2 Dealing with not feeling valued...actively choosing to let knowing I'm making a difference for students and teachers be enough. #oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

This chat is moving quickly. Q3 in one minute. #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:44 PM EDT

#OrEdChat A2:just walking and talking with a good friend tonight made me feel valued :-) listening to each other & supporting each other :-)

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Dropping in late #oredchat

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Agree! Too often we only hear from Ps who are upset, having fellow T, happy P or Admin who support you is wonderful! #OrEdChat

In reply to @kinderkfoley

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3. This one is very hard for me to accomplish. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

I'm hoping to get my principal to use @voxer. Maybe a phone call would persuade him 😀#OrEdChat

In reply to @awelcome, @voxer, @lmstump, @TheColon_s, @voxer

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:46 PM EDT

@KathiSueSummers listening is so important! You may like this '2 min Timeout for Ts' #OrEdChat https://t.co/DBKIBrcfEW

In reply to @hmarrs24, @tishrich, @KathiSueSummers

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:46 PM EDT

this can make all the difference! ours is usually at the Starlight Lounge 😁#OrEdChat

In reply to @LeachTeach4

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:46 PM EDT

A3: I don't have school breaks but I unplug by leaving it at the door and not bring it through the front door of my home #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3: I was forced to unplug when we went to the cabin over break. More time with family & friends that was uninterrupted! #Oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3. This one is very hard for me to accomplish. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

azkgro Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A2 #oredchat As a principal when a student or a parent notices something or asks me a question about what is going on is always validating

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A3: Hard to unplug sometimes. Spent all day yesterday coaching vball w/ Ss, loved it, #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3. This one is very hard for me to accomplish. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

I'm sorry you're not feeling valued. This is when our PLN can really help. #OrEdChat

In reply to @KatieJMcNamara

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A 3 I unplugged part of this weekend. Face to face time is critical for relationships.#oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Are you ready for Question 4? Coming in 2 minutes. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3 we have a cabin about 90 miles away through the mountains it's quiet and easy to unplug. We head up abt twice a month #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3: when I put my phone in the washer. I was unplugged a week. It felt great n scary too. I had no idea what to do #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

IamEricNichols Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

#oredchat Unplugged? What is that? Lol! Left my cell at home on a weekend trip. That was good stuff! Good family time!

arturo_calisto Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Sounds like a dream! Very hard to unplug with two kids and a third on the way. A few minutes here and there. #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

Agreed!! So important to make time for that! #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:47 PM EDT

A 3 I unplugged part of this weekend. Face to face time is critical for relationships.#oredchat

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A3 Unplugging is essential to reevaluate priorities. Usually go camping to unplug. Bonus-makes me happier. #oredchat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:49 PM EDT

I did that last summer after camping! Glad I'm not the only one :) #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:48 PM EDT

A3: when I put my phone in the washer. I was unplugged a week. It felt great n scary too. I had no idea what to do #OrEdChat
In reply to @KathiSueSummers

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:49 PM EDT

A3: This is really a tough one for me. I have to get out of cell range to truly unplug. Going to mountains allows me to do this. #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

#oredchat A3:I was sick over spring break, so that kept me offline for a bit...have to admit that I felt kind of out of the loop...

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Q3: I go to girls weekend in a couple weeks. Bad cell service & no wifi gives us hours to share, laugh, rest and recharge. #sanity #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:45 PM EDT

Q3. This one is very hard for me to accomplish. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

joannavrteaches Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

Just a tad bit late-hope you are all having a great weekend #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

My fear is missing an important call from family. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

azkgro Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

A3 #oredchat I don't unplug not bcz I can't I just don't i am nosy but I am choosey about what I reply too in my off time

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: I agree @KathiSueSummers missing something from a family member #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers, @KathiSueSummers

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A5: #FOMO, not knowing what is going on w/everyone in my life, especially those far way #OrEdChat

joannavrteaches Apr 9 @ 11:51 PM EDT

Q3 unplugging from work is very important. Burn out prevention #OrEdChat

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:51 PM EDT

A4: Disconnecting for a long time: Feeling alone again, not having the support of my PLN, not being pushed to new heights #Oredchat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

My fear is missing an important call from family. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4 Goodness the tech she moves SO fast one day out of it might as well be an entire year! The idea of not being out front is scary #OrEdChat

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3: I try to unplug for at least 30 mins each day. I tend to feel less stressed https://t.co/Jtb7ehXVcC #OrEdChat

azkgro Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Q4 #oredchat I guess mine is not knowing what is going on @ school, city country world I like to be in the know

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Yes! Greatful for my PLN that gets me. #oredchat

In reply to @MsLaurenMertz

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Ditto. My mom leaves messages, "Why don't you answer your phone?" Always when I walk outside un-tethered 😂#OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

My fear is missing an important call from family. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

Summers off take a different meaning w/tech, no longer give up PLN for months, could not live w/o it anymore #OrEdChat

In reply to @hmarrs24

MsLaurenMertz Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4: Not being able to be reached by my son. #OrEdChat

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A4. I fear I won't get tasks finished and will loose my connectedness #oredchat

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:53 PM EDT

#oredchat A4:That left behind feeling...we are driven to keep up... ;-)

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:53 PM EDT

👏👏 #OrEdChat

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3: I try to unplug for at least 30 mins each day. I tend to feel less stressed https://t.co/Jtb7ehXVcC #OrEdChat

joannavrteaches Apr 9 @ 11:53 PM EDT

A4 missing something important #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

I can't believe how fast time is going tonight. The last question will be coming in 2 minutes. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

arturo_calisto Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

#Oredchat

In reply to @cpoole27

IamEricNichols Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

#oredchat A4: Tough one. Almost like my connection to friend and family. #attachedatthehip

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

so true! #OrEdChat

In reply to @LeachTeach4

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A4: Fear I'll miss something important. Miss encouragement & inspiration I get from my PLN #oredchat

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A4 it's much easier for me to unplug from personal social media than professional bc it helps so much w/keeping positive energy #OrEdChat

LeachTeach4 Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

I do try to leave my phone in the kitchen...lol :-) #OrEdChat

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:52 PM EDT

A3: I try to unplug for at least 30 mins each day. I tend to feel less stressed https://t.co/Jtb7ehXVcC #OrEdChat

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

it really does help and takes away anxiety! #OrEdChat

In reply to @azkgro

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

I totally agree! I'm way more tethered to my professional social media than my personal. #OrEdChat

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:54 PM EDT

A4 it's much easier for me to unplug from personal social media than professional bc it helps so much w/keeping positive energy #OrEdChat

cpoole27 Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

thanks Karen! #OrEdChat

In reply to @kinderkfoley

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Last question has arrived... #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:56 PM EDT

A4 Having a bigger mountain of work. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:50 PM EDT

My fear is missing an important call from family. #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

Hudsonwife16 Apr 9 @ 11:57 PM EDT

A5: Because that is what the kids wanted. Sometimes they want the meat sometimes they want glitter. Go with their flow #OrEdChat

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

hmarrs24 - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Q5: Sometimes when our admins do focus walks & have specific things they r looking 4. I can get caught up in what they want to see #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Last question has arrived... #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:57 PM EDT

Ditto. If I have wifi, I'll check notifications #oredchat

In reply to @tishrich

tishrich Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: Want to try every knew idea I see shared. Have to be careful to not add new to just add new. Be intentional about purpose. #oredchat

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5 I've really pushed the envelope w/my math class this year bc so many are far behind this week was a bit of a breaking pt tho #OrEdChat

kinderkfoley Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5: When others give a paper to use that makes things easier, but you look at it and think, that's not good teaching. #OrEdChat

KathiSueSummers Apr 9 @ 11:55 PM EDT

Last question has arrived... #oredchat #kidsdeserveit

azkgro Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5 #oredchat I think i do this often bcz I get excited about new things or rolling out DO initiatives i do try to measure and monitor :)

ManionJulie - Moderator Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

A5. I spent an entire day running Sphero programs with my kid teams telling myself it was a good use of time. #oredchat

KatieJMcNamara Apr 9 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Take the fambam and unplug together #oredchat

In reply to @arturo_calisto, @hmarrs24

MViTDiTeach Apr 9 @ 11:59 PM EDT

Gotta head out early. Night all! #OrEdChat

rownbey Apr 9 @ 11:59 PM EDT

A5b so I'm readjusting to give Ss choice of high tech or low tech both 4 accessing knowledge and demoing their knowledge #OrEdChat