Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening. Please introduce yourself and share about a teacher that really made an impact on you. Thanks to @raleshevich for guest moderating!
Hi! Kelly, proud principal @MarsEstatesBCPS My 4th grade teacher, Ms. Miller always believed in me- she made a positive impact in my life. #BmoreEdchat
I am an ELA grade 9 teacher proudly working for @BaltCitySchools! This is my 16th year teaching... approximately 16 years ago, I met Dr. Glenda Griffin who taught me the importance of reading texts from my culture. I reunited with her this year and I’m so excited!! #BmoreEdChat
Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening. Please introduce yourself and share about a teacher that really made an impact on you. Thanks to @raleshevich for guest moderating!
Welcome, Randy-servant leader to amazing students, wonderful staff, and awesome parents of @RachelCarsonES - Every teacher had same qualities-believed in me and held me accountable #BmoreEdChat
Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening. Please introduce yourself and share about a teacher that really made an impact on you. Thanks to @raleshevich for guest moderating!
Addendum: Didn’t see the initial msg. 10th grade English teacher at Mervo, Mr. Gugliuzza (Mr. G) said, “The best Ss learn outside the classroom.” I was hooked on learning even more after that! #BmoreEdchat
Hey #BmoreEdchat family...Jessica, Ed Specialist from TX here...Ts that had a huge impact on me was my senior Government because of her empathy and willingness to connect w/others!
Sharicca, Community School Coordinator, Baltimore. I’ve been thinking recently about a dance teacher I had in college. Her combination of power and gracefulness made an impression on me. #BmoreEdchat
A1: our teachers are holding Nest Meetings #TeamHeron and administration will be in each classroom soon to do beginning of the neat meetings to connect and set the tone for the year ahead #BmoreEdchat
Last few years have gotten to lead a team building exercise for our entire freshmen class. #BmoreEdchat
(Late to the party - Dan, high school social science, Baltimore!)
Might be picking up with other Ts but I do a class flipgrid getting to know you once all Ss have their chromebooks. And they get random seating charts the first couple of weeks to meet their classmates. #BmoreEdChat
I visited all 14 schools in our district on day 1 along w our sup, leadership team and board members. 6 miles in 👠 and still kicking today! Wohoo!! #BmoreEdchat#beymore 🙃
A1. I host a “Starbooks” book tasting to expose them to different texts they will choose from during the year! This year I will feature @ProjectLITComm books! We will have a “latte” fun as they preview books and I serve them hot chocolate! #ProudBarista 😂😂 #BmoreEdChat
Natalia here, ESOL A1 I am creating a class bulletin board every year and ask students to add a piece to it that shares something about them. Students are making their mark. #BmoreEdchat
A3: Super passionate about #personalizedPD and learning in general! Absolutely love my Twitter peeps on #BmoreEdchat at #EDpiper because they put their heart and soul into kids! #r12digin
Annette Wallace from @WorcesterSystem - let’s see. So many I could mention but my kindergarten teacher who I visited yesterday Ms. Dotsie Smith of @snowhillelem#BmoreEdchat
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A2: We did a team building activity two years ago that had a huge impact. It involved a bag of "positive" balloons and a single "negative" water balloon. 🎈 #BmoreEdchat
A2: We played Ro Sham Bo Relay this year where all staff play in a tournament of rock paper scissors. Losers become cheerleaders for the person who beat them! It's a blast! I dressed up as referee. #BmoreEdchat
👋🏾 Sidney Thomas here. Definitely my 5th grade teacher Mr. Ronald Bergland (Dominguez Elementary in Carson, CA circa 1997). That man was simply awesome. #BmoreEdchat
A2: our staff enjoyed speed dating this year to get to know each other better on personal level and we created in the community scavenger hunts for our new grade level PLCs. #BmoreEdChat#TeamHeron
Q2: 16-17’ we started the Amazing Race (my fav show) with Ts. An absolute HIT! #BmoreEdchat The morale in our school among staff has been great the last few years. @randomly_shawn
A2 Simple and sweet, we combine showing off a teaching strategy with sharing our summer experiences in first meetings. This year, used poll everywhere to share.
Also, colleague started birthday treats - keeps food & collegiality going all year!#BmoreEdchat
A2 Downtown sailing a couple of years ago. Hosting PD in Baltimore museums and Historic Society. Working with colleagues outside the usual context. #BmoreEdchat
Let kids embrace the mistakes they make and support them to let them know it’s okay not to understand or know, as long as they ask questions and accept help #BmoreEdchat
A3: @sarahpedrotti and I were really successful using social media to bring our parents in...they love seeing pics of their kids in action #BmoreEdchat
Hi all #BmoreEdchat ! Leanne here. Ed specialist w @BaltCitySchools
Teacher w/ a big impact on me: HS chemistry teacher & field hockey coach. She made science fun: presented info creatively, with enthusiasm and high expectations for all - in class and on the field @AACPSMcMahon
A3: selfish question here..just coming from Back to School Night and searching for new ideas this year! Come on chat friends, what you got??? #BmoreEdChat
#BmoreEdChat There were a series of tasks such as pumping a stranger’s has, sensing a positive note by mail to Ss then singing “Hey, Mr. Post man/woman” to the clerk, feed teammates a banana split. We wanted to involve the community; they loved it!
A3: Our community resource coordinator put together a parent volunteer room with couches and snacks. Parents who are stopping by for any reason can take a minute to just RELAX. #BmoreEdchat
A3) My grade level hosted a class debate. It was very successfu! The kids loved it and many parents told me that their child talked about it at home for days. Even though it was during the day, many parents attended! #BmoreEdchat
Running a school in Australia, organized a Friday night “Disco” thought we might get 3 people, had 500 at my school, Aussie parents show up. #BmoreEdChat
A3. After publishing my students, I invited the parents and community members out for their official book signing! It was a success as the students were proud and they made money, LOL! Parents were in tears seeing their children in such a moment of success! #BmoreEdChat
A3: Many of my teachers invite parents in to engage in subject specific celebrations during the school day. Last year some included: grade 3 Fable Fair (students shared their original fables) and grades 2 and 5 ELA/social studies biography projects. #BmoreEdchat
We did a clever scavenger hunt crafted by @MsWoodBmore this year. Built relationships and deepened knowledge of the community...local architecture, closest barista, etc. #BmoreEdchat
Agree about parents loving photos. And it’s a great way to get students taking about what they’re doing in school. Snap pics of student work, students presenting to class, or hard at work. 👌 #bmoreedchat
There exists pictures of me in an Elvis suit #late70sElvis , it was a sight #BmoreEdChat sometimes the leader has to bring the fun, no matter what the cost.
A3: Our “Open House” isn’t confined to a small window of time; 7am-8pm, families can come at their convenience to tour the school. It alleviates a barrier for everyone. #BmoreEdchat
A3: @sarahpedrotti and I were really successful using social media to bring our parents in...they love seeing pics of their kids in action #BmoreEdchat
A4: new leader ship at our school has already done more staff relationship building with all K-8 teachers in the past two weeks. Its too easy to get stuck on an island with your team membersand forget all other islands in the school #bmoreedchat
A4: In our team today we created personal coat of arms to help get to know each other. Each piece of the shield represented one thing personal. #BmoreEdchat
A4: we shifted our teams up this year to expand the idea of teams and renamed all teams PLCs to try and shift culture and have all staff see everyone as part of their team #BmoreEdChat
A4: Providing time to get to know one another inside and outside of school. Engaging in book clubs, enjoying a meal together, and engaging in social events like paint night. #BmoreEdchat
A4: Get out of the building as a team...we loved night outs such as bowling, restaurants, escape rooms...getting to know people on a personal level. #BmoreEdchat
A4. I host #happymail at my school. Staff members are partnered anonymously and they have to leave a note\ gift of encouragement in their partner’s mailbox for an entire semester. Then we repeat it with new partners during semester 2! #BmoreEdchat
A3. We do team outings but 3 of us have worked together for 13 years. We also go out for lunch on in service days. We get along great. We joke a lot. The newer guys fit right in. #BmoreEdChat
My principal @kellyaoconnell encourages and supports cross-grade level planning. I try to share resources with other intermediate teachers. It sparks conversation and team building. There is also scheduled time for co-planning. #BmoreEdchat
A4: Get out of the building as a team...we loved night outs such as bowling, restaurants, escape rooms...getting to know people on a personal level. #BmoreEdchat
A5: I do Friday dance parties during entry and dismissal with students to celebrate all their hard work during the week! #BmoreEdChat#TeamHeron#WorkHardPlayHard
A5: Get out to recess and lunch with the kids. Sitting down with your class (and your lunch) in the cafeteria is such a great way to bond with your students. #BmoreEdchat
A3. Our annual arts showcase has great participation. Students serve as docents. Emphasis is placed on how the arts are used across subjects. The standards are highlighted so parents can see the learning goals. #ParentsAsPartners#BmoreEdchat
A4 Including all staff members in teams. We had a great staff regrouping for team building one year which connected people who rarely interact. #BmoreEdChat
A5. Used to sneak into my upper elementary class, take the iPad home, install the scrabble app and establish the high score, then watch the students scramble to top it. #BmoreEdChat
A5: We implement community circles in all classrooms each morning with our kids. We implement circles to start all grade level meetings.We will also begin each whole faculty meeting with a community circle. Dance parties, connection activities and daily greetings too #BmoreEdchat
A5: Get out to recess and lunch with the kids. Sitting down with your class (and your lunch) in the cafeteria is such a great way to bond with your students. #BmoreEdchat
A5: We implement community circles in all classrooms each morning with our kids. We implement circles to start all grade level meetings.We will also begin each whole faculty meeting with a community circle. Dance parties, connection activities and daily greetings too #BmoreEdchat
A4: Get out of the building as a team...we loved night outs such as bowling, restaurants, escape rooms...getting to know people on a personal level. #BmoreEdchat
A6: Clear communication, a space for all voices to be heard and questions invited, a shared vision and belief in all members of the school community (especially an unwavering belief in our kids). #BmoreEdchat
A3: thanks to #ProjectLITbookclub I’ll be inviting parents to join us in our monthly book choices. The we will be able to host community events to discuss the texts and the cultural topics they present. #bmoreEDchat
A6) Communication and honesty. When we hold honest conversation with each other, I am able to learn and grow. Everyone brings their own perspectives and experiences to the table. It’s important to listen and use the perspectives to form trust and unity. #BmoreEdchat
A6 Teachers, students have to feel supported - that the people around them are working with/for them.
I'm working harder towards this; removing judgement and emphasizing supportive language and choices. #BmoreEdchat
A5: To build classroom community we share good news every day w/ our table or to whole class. It helps us stay focused on positives. We also greet each other w/ fist bumps, Ss grab peers notebooks to help, we journal and table share our words & share beautiful words #BmoreEdchat
A6: I think community breaks down at schools when faculty and staff start assigning relative value to tasks. The AP Calculus Teacher is no more important than the cafeteria assistant, they all play a role in the student’s experience, value each interaction #BmoreEdChat
Q7: If you could pass advice to a new teacher about building community and positive relationships with students and parents, what would it be? #BmoreEdchat
A6: I think community breaks down at schools when faculty and staff start assigning relative value to tasks. The AP Calculus Teacher is no more important than the cafeteria assistant, they all play a role in the student’s experience, value each interaction #BmoreEdChat
Q7: If you could pass advice to a new teacher about building community and positive relationships with students and parents, what would it be? #BmoreEdchat
A6 Community connectedness is possible with creating the points of contact, like valency in atoms. Some people have more points to share and connect, others need time, encouragement, and conditions to facilitate it. #BmoreEdChat
A6: one thing is to show up to games/performances of your students. I did that during my internship and it changed they way the kids saw me from that day on. Ever since I go to plays/recitals/games etc that my students are in just to see them out of the classroom. #BmoreEdChat
Q7: If you could pass advice to a new teacher about building community and positive relationships with students and parents, what would it be? #BmoreEdchat
Thank you @raleshevich for moderating #BmoreEdchat this evening and inspiring all these connections! Make it a focus to connect with a new student or staff member tomorrow! See you next Wednesday!
