#wearewayne Archive

The school district chat for the MSD of Wayne Township

Tuesday January 15, 2019
8:00 PM EST

NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hello and welcome to our MLK chat. To get things started, post your best big-snow picture from the weekend! #WeAreWayne
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:02 PM EST

Don't forget to add #WeAreWayne to all of your Chat responses tonight, so nobody misses your insights~~
MsMelsonCHC Jan 15 @ 8:04 PM EST

Margo Melson, ELA, CHC. Sorry no big snow pics. We we're cozy inside by the fireplace. #WeAreWayne
mchrisl63 Jan 15 @ 8:05 PM EST

Chris Landis, Assistant Principal at Bridgeport. I don’t have any snow pictures, but I’m here and ready to tweet! #wearewayne @BPEKnights
In reply to @NWEFoust, @BPEKnights
AngelaBarnes09 Jan 15 @ 8:06 PM EST

No snow pix, Theatre/Etymology, NGC #wearewayne
USF_Diversity Jan 15 @ 8:07 PM EST

We are thrilled to have #WeAreWayne coming to visit!!!
In reply to @WendySkibinski, @IUPUI, @ManchesterUniv, @CentralState87, @wilberforce_u, @Naviance, @apearish, @JennKahnAcademy
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:07 PM EST

If you haven't done this before, we use Q1/A1 format to keep track of the conversations. Happy Tweeting! #WeAreWayne
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:08 PM EST

Q1: What was your experience learning about MLK when you were in school? #WeAreWayne
AngelaBarnes09 Jan 15 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Usually confined to Feb at school, family stories at home, visits to ATL, protesting for natl holiday in college #wearewayne
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:12 PM EST

Amazing. Where did you protest? When did this happen? Tell me more~ #WeAreWayne
In reply to @AngelaBarnes09
MsMelsonCHC Jan 15 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: unfortunately, not much. I'm older, so we didn't have MLK day yet. ☹️ #WeAreWayne
mchrisl63 Jan 15 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I first learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. when I came to Wayne Township to teach. I read books about him to my first graders and emphasized the importance of solving problems peacefully. #wearewayne @BPEKnights
In reply to @NWEFoust, @BPEKnights
NorthWayneElem Jan 15 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: I learned the most about MLK in high school history class #wearewayne
mrsperdueNWE Jan 15 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: When I attended IPS in Elem. I had great experiences learning about MLK and how he fought for equal rights for all people #wearewayne #CSSips #ColdSpringsElementary
AngelaBarnes09 Jan 15 @ 8:15 PM EST

Although the US Gov recognized the holiday, Ball State did not. I helped organized a protest to make BSU recognized the holiday. #wearewayne
In reply to @NWEFoust
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:15 PM EST

Same! I don't think Dr. King was ever mentioned in my small town schools until I took American History in high school. #WeAreWayne
In reply to @NorthWayneElem
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:15 PM EST

Powerful. Successful? #WeAreWayne
In reply to @AngelaBarnes09
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:16 PM EST

So glad IPS got it! #WeAreWayne
In reply to @mrsperdueNWE
CHC_Mr_Johnson Jan 15 @ 8:17 PM EST

8th Grade win a good road win 52-22. 8-0 in conference. We are ready for the upcoming tournament. #wearewayne #wearefamily
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q2: What's your favorite way of sharing MLK's message with your students? I bet @MsMelsonCHC has some knock-socks-off ideas #WeAreWayne
AngelaBarnes09 Jan 15 @ 8:18 PM EST

Yes, ma'am. There were entire states that refused to recognize the holiday at the beginning. We were glad our university finally did. #wearewayne
In reply to @NWEFoust
mrsperdueNWE Jan 15 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: I love immersing my students with various articles, images, videos and classroom discussions about #MLK #wearewayne
AngelaBarnes09 Jan 15 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: Living it. Recognizing, honoring, and appreciating each tiny detail of my students. #Iseeyou! #Iloveyou #wearewayne
NorthWayneElem Jan 15 @ 8:22 PM EST

Spreading MLK's message everyday in our words and actions is how I choose to live. #wearewayne
In reply to @NWEFoust, @MsMelsonCHC
MsMelsonCHC Jan 15 @ 8:22 PM EST

A2: I spend a lot of time on civil rights. Right now, we are reading Dear Martin by Nic Stone. We just did a Socratic Seminar on privilege. We study the Children's March in Birmingham, Emmitt Till, Selma, ... I take Ss to AL on the civil rights trail. #mypassion #WeAreWayne
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:22 PM EST

I know your students love it too! Have you found new ways to incorporate the Message in your Title role? #wearewayne
In reply to @mrsperdueNWE
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:24 PM EST

Passion takes work! What kind of feedback do you get from students? #WeAreWayne
In reply to @MsMelsonCHC
MsMelsonCHC Jan 15 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2 cont : Socratic seminar on MLKs speeches. Spoken Word performance on Voice. #WeAreWayne
mchrisl63 Jan 15 @ 8:24 PM EST

A2: There is a story about MLK’s childhood that I used to share with my students. Until he was school age, his best friend was white. There came a time when they weren’t allowed to play together anymore. 😢 #wearewayne @BPEKnights
In reply to @NWEFoust, @MsMelsonCHC, @BPEKnights
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:25 PM EST

I think i read that! Is there a book written about that story? #Wearewayne
In reply to @mchrisl63, @MsMelsonCHC, @BPEKnights
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:26 PM EST

Q3: Do you have any unique resources or partnerships that you can share with us? #WeAreWayne
emleonard111 Jan 15 @ 8:27 PM EST

A2: I always loved sponsoring students in the Wayne Township MLK contest. It always provided a unique outlet for students to share their perspective! #WeAreWayne
In reply to @NWEFoust, @MsMelsonCHC
MsMelsonCHC Jan 15 @ 8:27 PM EST

Eye opening, complete engagement, so many emotions. Ss that can be pretty quiet, develop a voice. They don't want class to end. ❤️ #WeAreWayne
In reply to @NWEFoust
mchrisl63 Jan 15 @ 8:27 PM EST

It was a picture book about his life. #wearewayne
In reply to @NWEFoust, @MsMelsonCHC, @BPEKnights
NWEFoust Jan 15 @ 8:29 PM EST

A3: When living/working in FtWayne I partnered with the AAAHSM. Haven't found anything like it in Indy. https://t.co/GCZ6a5VlMu #wearewayne