#SOZenTeacher Archive

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:00 PM EST

Welcome to #SOZenTeacher! Please introduce yourselves :-) #SOZenTeacher

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LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:00 PM EST

We are working through The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico. Tonight's questions come from pages 42-43 & 47-49 #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:00 PM EST

Looking forward to the chat tonight! Join us to discuss gratitude. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 10:45 PM EST

Tonight's focus: Gratitude & Detachment :-) #SOZenTeacher @tishrich @carocampbell1 @Mrsmaulsby @A_Rosc @RAWolf20 @jrsbangma @KathiSueSummers

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:00 PM EST

We will be using the standard Q & A format tonight, please reply with the number of the question you're answering #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:01 PM EST

Also, be sure to include the #SOZenTeacher after each post so everyone can see your posts #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:01 PM EST

Welcome! I'm Jamie, an English teacher at NMHS, in Oregon and I'm your host for this chat :-) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:01 PM EST

Hi #SOZenTeacher crew! Heather Marrs 3rd gr Teacher and EdTech Teacher Leader in Eagle Point!

JaimeABart Feb 28 @ 11:01 PM EST

Hi all! In and out because of weather (yay tornadoes!!) Jaime from NWIndiana #sozenteacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:02 PM EST

Hi friends! Tisha HS Culinary Tr from #smedfordhs in Medford, OR #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:04 PM EST

HQ: Were you able to refrain from anticipating outcomes & passing judgment this week? (p32) Please share your experiences #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:04 PM EST

Hi. I'm Michelle, Chief Academic Officer in MSD 549c. #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:06 PM EST

AHQ: This is something I struggle with as a teacher! I work on it constantly! Hopefully I did better this week than last! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:04 PM EST

HQ: Were you able to refrain from anticipating outcomes & passing judgment this week? (p32) Please share your experiences #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:06 PM EST

HQ:I had a sub this week, I was at a workshop, I didn't worry about my Ss work while I was gone, less stress on my return #SOZenTeacher

JaimeABart Feb 28 @ 11:07 PM EST

HQ generally no, but I was successful in a Parent/Teacher conference instance. I feel like I understand the sit. more now. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:04 PM EST

HQ: Were you able to refrain from anticipating outcomes & passing judgment this week? (p32) Please share your experiences #SOZenTeacher

EduGladiators Feb 28 @ 11:08 PM EST

🎨NEW #EduGladiators series next week "4Cs of Success" w/guest @LaytonsHistory ⚗️ #mtedchat #duallangchat #SOZenTeacher #SOXPLAP #nwtosachat

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:08 PM EST

Gah! The Zen teacher was goofing around on Facebook and ignored the clock! Sorry! #sozenteacher

JulieMytych Feb 28 @ 11:08 PM EST

Hello! Julie, principal from Mi. Need my zen but it's 11:00 pm and I'm falling asleep! #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

Constantly working to improve in this area....ongoing homework! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:04 PM EST

HQ: Were you able to refrain from anticipating outcomes & passing judgment this week? (p32) Please share your experiences #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

AHG: I try to follow Mr. Whitman's advice. “Be curious, not judgmental.” – Walt Whitman #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

Q1:Who can you thank? This week, month, year...? :-) (p42) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

A1: In today's Sophomore meeting. Tried to understand that the other Ts had different viewpoints & that's okay! #sozenteacher

azkgro Feb 28 @ 11:10 PM EST

Hi all Karen from AZ here #sozenteacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:11 PM EST

A1: My husband, my colleagues, my amazing PLN, my friends, my church family, ... #SoZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:11 PM EST

A1:Dan, for joining us each week. Tisha, for encouraging and supporting me as an educator & friend :-) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1: Thanking people is CRITICAL. Let them know they made a difference. We like it; so will they! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

Q1:Who can you thank? This week, month, year...? :-) (p42) #SOZenTeacher

JulieMytych Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1: P and S situation. I focused on seeking first to understand. Not always easy #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

Absolutely. My pleasure. :) #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:11 PM EST

A1:Dan, for joining us each week. Tisha, for encouraging and supporting me as an educator & friend :-) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

Q2:Who are you grateful for or who do you appreciate... :-) (p43) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

A1: I try to show gratitude everyday! It's such a simple thing that makes a huge impact! We all need to feel appreciated! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:09 PM EST

Q1:Who can you thank? This week, month, year...? :-) (p42) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:13 PM EST

A2: My 2 sons, health, love of teaching, relationships w friends, colleagues & Ss, nature's beauty, good books, &...coffee ;-) #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:13 PM EST

A1: Grateful for MSD Golden Pear Finalists & all they give to our students. Thanked them in person. https://t.co/pvn2SAD6qR #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:13 PM EST

A2: I told the youngest member of our dept that I told THIS group last wk that she was awesome. Should've seen her face. :) #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

Q2:Who are you grateful for or who do you appreciate... :-) (p43) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:14 PM EST

A2: All the people listed in A1! Specifically the people who push, guide, support, & love me especially when they don't have 2 #SoZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:14 PM EST

Q3:Don't forget to express gratitude to yourself. What do you appreciate about YOU? :-) (p44) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:15 PM EST

A2: I appreciate the classified staff. Without them, we couldn't do what WE do. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:16 PM EST

A3:I'm thankful for my positive attitude, & my ability to continue to learn and grow as a teacher & as a person :-) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:16 PM EST

A3: Super hard Q for some. But I'll say, I appreciate my sense of humor & rapport w/my students. #sozenteacher #harderthanitlooks

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:14 PM EST

Q3:Don't forget to express gratitude to yourself. What do you appreciate about YOU? :-) (p44) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:16 PM EST

A2: I appreciate those who encourage, support, & challenge me to keep pushing boundaries! Family, PLN, colleagues, friends #sozenteacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:16 PM EST

A3: My tenacity, positivity, eagerness to learn, love of teaching others, ability to connect, passion for exploring! #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:17 PM EST

Hi, KathiSue, Oregon Online Teacher. Sorry I am late. #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:17 PM EST

A2: Im #grateful for my work (which is my passion), #JoyAmbassadors🎉 my #PLN Family, my amazing son, health, love...so much #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:12 PM EST

Q2:Who are you grateful for or who do you appreciate... :-) (p43) #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:17 PM EST

Yes! Very hard question! Easy to think of answer, hard to share it with others! #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:16 PM EST
A3: Super hard Q for some. But I'll say, I appreciate my sense of humor & rapport w/my students. #sozenteacher #harderthanitlooks
- LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:14 PM EST
  
  Q3:Don't forget to express gratitude to yourself. What do you appreciate about YOU? :-) (p44) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:18 PM EST

A1: I want to thank my husband, my best cheerleader. #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:18 PM EST

I appreciate and I'm #grateful for my growth mindset and my joy...people see it and feel it when they meet me. #SoZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

JulieMytych Feb 28 @ 11:18 PM EST

A2: I am grateful for my most Challenging Ss. They keep me humble in so many ways #Sozenteacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

A3: I appreciate that I am passionate about teaching & embrace risk taking. #kidsdeserveit #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q4:What could you "let go" as a teacher? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

JulieMytych Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

A3: about myself? My resilience. #Sozenteacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

A2: I appreciate the long line of educators in my family that came before me and instilled that love in me. #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Hi Dan!! I was up writing a doctoral paper and saw this awesome chat! So #grateful for it! #SoZenTeacher

In reply to @thezenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

A4:Trying to cover "everything" even if I don't believe in it... #SOZenTeacher

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

A3: I appreciate that I work toward goals that are meaningful. #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

A4: All of the little jobs that I take on that impact my focus on teaching, I need to let go of little disappointments too! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q4:What could you "let go" as a teacher? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

A3: I appreciate that I am a lifelong learner. #SOZenTeacher

LostHiRoller Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

Greg: Freshman English at NMHS. Long time reader, first time tweeter. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:21 PM EST

Q5:How would letting go change your teaching? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:22 PM EST

A4: I could let go of the idea that I have to be perfect. #okayhowiam #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q4:What could you "let go" as a teacher? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:22 PM EST

A4: As a professional learning specialist, I choose to let go of negative people,doubt and worry. It steals my joy #SoZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q4:What could you "let go" as a teacher? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:22 PM EST

A4: I need to let go of worry. And "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff." #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:22 PM EST

A4: Overthinking and worrying too much about what others think. Getting better, but still struggle at times. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:19 PM EST

Q4:What could you "let go" as a teacher? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:23 PM EST

A5:I could focus on really allowing Ss to build knowledge & skills at their own pace #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:23 PM EST

Very much part of what I struggled w/in today's Sophomore meeting. I think we're all wrestling w/this. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:20 PM EST

A4:Trying to cover "everything" even if I don't believe in it... #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:24 PM EST

#SoZenTeacher Thank you for the much needed brain break...this chat is rejuvenating! Back to my homework! Nite all!

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:25 PM EST

A5: Letting go of having to know everything and giving more choice to students changed my teaching. #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:25 PM EST

A5: I would be able to focus on what really matters: my students! And not on getting "stuff" done #SoZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:21 PM EST

Q5:How would letting go change your teaching? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:25 PM EST

A5: There is space in "letting go," Liberation. Freedom. Give yourself the room to breathe & grow! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:21 PM EST

Q5:How would letting go change your teaching? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

OrganicLeaderVB Feb 28 @ 11:25 PM EST

I will I promise. I will advertise it to #JoyAmbassadors too. Please tag me so I will remember! #SoZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:26 PM EST

A5: I could focus on more 1:1 conversations with Ss because I am not worrying about what the others are doing. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:26 PM EST

Q6:How would it change your students? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

LostHiRoller Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A3: Glad I have courage to do what I do. #SOZenTeacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A5: It would allow me to be more joy-filled and free to be me! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A6:Ss might get past the "I did it & turned it in" mindset & truly enjoy learning :-) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A6: I think students would see/feel/sense your serenity. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:26 PM EST

Q6:How would it change your students? (p47-49) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers Feb 28 @ 11:28 PM EST

A6: Letting go would build more trust and relationships with Ss. #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 Feb 28 @ 11:28 PM EST

A6: They would get more of my time, energy, creativity, and focus! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:28 PM EST

It's all about the joy! :-) #SOZenTEacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A6:Ss might get past the "I did it & turned it in" mindset & truly enjoy learning :-) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:28 PM EST

YES!! THIS!! #sozenteacher

tishrich Feb 28 @ 11:27 PM EST

A5: It would allow me to be more joy-filled and free to be me! #sozenteacher

LostHiRoller Feb 28 @ 11:28 PM EST

A4: I'm with @LeachTeach4 on covering "everything." development and confidence in mastering is more satisfying. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

MicheZunde Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

A6: Studying ISTE standards today. Letting go allows Ss to be more self-directed, empowered learners. #SOZenTeacher https://t.co/X3UK53wla4

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

This weeks homework:Be kind :-) #SOZenTeacher

thezenteacher Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

My mantra is: Kindness is everything. #itsfree #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

This weeks homework:Be kind :-) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

This should be easy, right? ;-) #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator Feb 28 @ 11:29 PM EST

This weeks homework:Be kind :-) #SOZenTeacher