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A1 I’m learning I haven’t given love a high enough priority in my life. This book has helped me a lot to realign my priorities. Helping with #whatisschool this summer has shown me where I need to grow and improve. @ShiftParadigm
A1: I give love: affection, romance and charity top priority in my life both personally & professionally. It’s important to show love to our S’s at all times. We all crave affection whether that’s a 🙌🏼 or a side hug it’s helps to show our S’s we ❤️ them/care #whatisschool
Ha, yes I think sometimes others from outside of work can be the best judge of our priorities, sometimes we can't see the wood for the trees! #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A1.A huge priority. The old saying "Love makes the world go round. " When you show love, charity etc it brings you closer to people and makes you and them happier and everyone is nicer to be around. Love &Helping others is what life's fulfillments are about IMO
Q2. During the past year, how did school responsibilities help or hinder realization of the priority you give love (affection, romance, charity) in your life? #whatisschool
Q2 During the past year, how did school responsibilities help or hinder realization of the priority you give love (affection, romance, charity) in your life? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
We're glad you could make it. That's right your winter is our summer. #WhatIsSchool I've been thinking a lot about how to better handle my early starts in a month when we go back. @ShiftParadigm
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@mattoman71, @HelenaCollege, @ChaoticTeacher, @mrsreedsclass14, @ShiftParadigm
Q2. During the past year, how did school responsibilities help or hinder realization of the priority you give love (affection, romance, charity) in your life? #whatisschool
A2 I have tended to put staying in touch with family and friends on hold during the busiest times of the school year. I’ve learned this summer I need to make time for connecting first. Not just with educators but with my family and friends, too. #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
A favor...participants in #WhatisSchool Summer Renewal Series please send a DM to @deem_ellen and/or me letting us know what the series of chats has meant to you. Many thanks. Mark
A2: This past year my school load lightened enough that I was able to give love more of a priority in my life. But this new school year will take that away again as that my responsibilities what increased again. I need to keep that tin check #WhatIsSchool
Q2. During the past year, how did school responsibilities help or hinder realization of the priority you give love (affection, romance, charity) in your life? #whatisschool
A2. When I was in the classroom a lot of our learning had a service aspect to it, so giving to and supporting others was a high priority. School helped support that. Out of school-loved being a Senior Volunteer Co-ordinator with CanTeen. Gave me a bit more balance. #WhatisSchool
#whatisschool. A2. School responsibilities were huge but so is love so" made time". Made a list of friends relatives etc I hadn't connected with in a while and I either made time to ring (if way out of town/overseas), see, email, twitter , facebook etc
You're speaking to my heart here. I've been thinking a lot about him since seeing Won't You Be My Neighbor? I'm learning for me to acknowledge the struggle and power through it. #WhatIsSchool
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@nadia_whelchel, @ShiftParadigm, @nathan_stevens, @ChaoticTeacher, @leonie_hastings, @stephenkelley85
School culture and responsibilities (often self imposed) led me to bottom out early in the year. I hit a wall and realized a missed a huge priority. Everybody Always and Love Does by @bobgoff were huge influencers in my paradigm shift! #WhatIsSchool
A2: although it might seem like the responsibilities could hinder my priority to give love but I tried to make sure that I kept my focus on showing my S’s love and my colleagues. I know I can do better and plan to make sure to focus on the small things. #WhatIsSchool
Q2 During the past year, how did school responsibilities help or hinder realization of the priority you give love (affection, romance, charity) in your life? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
Q3. This summer, what are you doing to give priority to love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work that you could not or did not do during past school year? #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A2. Also can spread the love etc at work with colleagues ( listen/help) and with parents and students. Have parents who come to me for advice/chat etc as don't have support in their lives. Can help with support (agencies/people) listen & care
School culture and responsibilities (often self imposed) led me to bottom out early in the year. I hit a wall and realized I was missing a huge priority. Everybody Always and Love Does by @bobgoff were huge influencers in my paradigm shift! #WhatIsSchool
A2) It is all part of the whole. We don't turn off emotions at the school door. Feel comfortable in your own shoes. Then transitions from one to the other are much easier! #WhatIsSchool
A2: School culture and responsibilities (often self imposed) led me to bottom out early in the year. I hit a wall and realized I was missing a huge priority. Everybody Always and Love Does by @bobgoff were huge influencers in my paradigm shift! #WhatIsSchool
Q3. This summer, what are you doing to give priority to love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work that you could not or did not do during past school year? #whatisschool
A3 - I have been spending more time with my brother this summer - Wakeboarding on the lake. Also took up Spinning. Trying to get myself back in shape and be more active. It's nice to get out and socialize.
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Q3 This summer what are you doing to give priority to love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work that you could not or did not do during past school year? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
A2: @ShiftParadigm that's a question for reflection... Unfortunately in a class with 38 Ss, 45 min lesson, there's very little time to show love for each individual S. #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A2. Also can spread the love etc at work with colleagues ( listen/help) and with parents and students. Have parents who come to me for advice/chat etc as don't have support in their lives. Can help with support (agencies/people) listen & care
A3: I am making it a point to be present, connect with, and seek out time with friends and family whenever possible. Have had a wonderful week so far with my family as I stay out of the office. #WhatIsSchool
A3 just make sure that I spend time with family. Right now my niece is sleeping in my lap while I’m chatting. I check in with friends and try to meet up but our schedules are hectic so we do our best #whatisschool
Q3. This summer, what are you doing to give priority to love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work that you could not or did not do during past school year? #whatisschool
A3 I’ve had more time for adventures with my peeps than I do during the school year. I need to work in more time for volunteering. My focus since school ended has been resting and recharging. #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
A3: Responding when I receive messages. It’s such a simple piece of communication for relationships in the 21st century, but I tend to let messages pile up and fall into the no communication vortex during the school year. #WhatIsSchool
The balance is where it gets tricky. Any tips on balance during the hub bub of the school year? I have done a lot of stewing on this this summer. #WhatIsSchool@ShiftParadigm
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@cossie29, @leonie_hastings, @ShiftParadigm
A3: That is a great question! I find that I am more busy with school planning and prepping in the summer and my husband works very long hours. So a lot of times it is just me and the Internet. Oh, that could be a bad combo! #WhatIsSchool
Q3. This summer, what are you doing to give priority to love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work that you could not or did not do during past school year? #whatisschool
A2: I think at times we are so busy with school and all it involves that our priorities switch. Its not healthy, nor is it good…but its often the reality. #whatisschool
One critical "Love" component for me is that our students and staff know that I care deeply about them, love them, and that they have one or more people they can connect with in our school. #WhatIsSchool
Putting your own oxygen mask on first...that's how I view it. I've learn this summer I have to take better care of me moving forward. Have you met my friend @waywoul? @ShiftParadigm#WhatIsSchool
#whatisschool. Prioritise the key.Don't have to get everything done at once now(but still on time)Often work nights & some of weekend cause I have spoken/spent time with people who matter,eg Sister been very sick so ringing daily to talk to her & give advice support ( lives away)
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@ShiftParadigm, @ChaoticTeacher, @beckee12
Yes! Low energy and overwhelming situation can lead to poor mental health. I've already read this tonight, but to reiterate, balance, balance, balance. #WhatIsSchool
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@ShiftParadigm, @kathyiwanicki, @nadia_whelchel, @beckee12, @itsmeSpiri, @cossie29
A2) This past school year is a year I’d like to forget, it did not hinder the love I gave or received, Love from others provided the encouragement I needed to get thru it all & move forward #whatisschool
I found that it worked a bit better when I was planning with the students. Better connections and real learning. I'm not sure it reduced my time in this way but it helped and I loved it. #WhatisSchool
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@ShiftParadigm, @ChaoticTeacher, @deem_ellen, @stephenkelley85, @supervxn, @NZWaikato
Q4. During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool
A3) I'm trying to do more than I did last year! My word for 2018 is #Kindness I try to be that every day! One way is listening & sharing with #Awesome people like everyone in this chat! #WhatIsSchool
Q4. During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool
Q4 During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
I am a crazy lady if I don’t work out. That’s it.
Also, my girls are young ladies, if they still want to spend time with me, I say yes. #whatisschool. Unfortunately, it is my husband that takes a back seat.. need to get better at that.
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@ShiftParadigm, @cossie29, @nadia_whelchel, @ChaoticTeacher, @beckee12, @itsmeSpiri, @leonie_hastings, @dubioseducator
I make a point of turning off tech. I try to find 20 minute blocks. I hope you can find windows of time that overlap with your husband. When I feel that I'm scrolling too much, I go read a book. #whatisschool
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@ShiftParadigm, @ChaoticTeacher, @stephenkelley85, @supervxn, @cossie29, @NZWaikato
A4: I am going to try to be really intentional with my planning time: how much can I get done while we co-plan? How can I prioritize what needs to be graded or what can just get a quick look over when everyone is finished? #whatisschool
Q4- This upcoming school year will be hectic as usual. I will have 6 classes in a 7 period school day but I will not be coaching 3 sports. I made the decision to give up 2 and only keep track and field. That should leave me a bit more me time.
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A4 All these things that bring me joy need to come first. I’ve seen this summer the consequences of working too much and the toll they’ve taken on me. I will be better moving forward at taking care of me. #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
A3) Spending more time, more focused on those I love, getting out into my community more Really being more aware of my relationships w/others, observing & reflecting #whatisschool
That is the million dollar question. I feel like I go into a cave for 10 months and emerge only for the summer (except for my family, my family always comes first) #whatisschool
Q4 During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
A4. A lot of this year will be moving round the country for my research. My aim is to really connect with teachers, etc to hear their stories- to really listen to understand, not listen to answer. I want to create connections that are sustained. #WhatisSchool
A4: Know when to unplug. Refuse to allow the devices in my life to take my eye contact and attention away from someone I am engaging with or who needs me to be present. #WhatIsSchool
Q4. During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool
A4: Since I am looking at a busy school year ahead and working on my Masters, I am thinking that I will learn to say "no" more to help balance my life more to find time to find love and sustain those important relationships #whatisschool
Q4 During the upcoming school year, what will you do to sustain the priority you’ve given love in friendships, relationships, and volunteer/charity work this summer? #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
#whatisschool.A3.Couldn’t go Sth Island this holidays to see 2 of my loves ( grand daughters) so sent parcels of clothes books etc to them. 2yr old LOVED opening them. Lots of Facetime calls too
I think it’s important to know YOU & your peak performance times. I’m more productive in the morning, so most important items are done then, have to understand how YOU work well #whatisschool
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@ShiftParadigm, @kathyiwanicki, @nadia_whelchel, @ChaoticTeacher, @beckee12, @cossie29
I just tried to respond to one of your previous tweets and my laptop started to reboot. My heart is dwelling on how do we keep from being stuck in our caves. The fact that we feel stuck tells me I’m not the only one who struggles with self care. #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm
That would be fantastic - thank you! I'm trying to do this research a little differently - so that teachers aren't forgotten in the research process which can sometimes happen. I'll wear my teacher hat first and researcher second. #WhatisSchool
A4: My #mindfulness practice will help me keep my priorities in front of me. Unplug to plug in, take the @careacter dare to ask that second question, to listen to understand, to show #empathy, #compassion and #kindness to nurture those critical friends! #whatisschool
A4: People and relationships first in all that I do. I can get caught up very easily in "tasks" but this summer I've focused on relationships/people and want to keep it up. #whatisschool Now how to do it is another thing.
Before smartphones I didn’t used to feel the need to triple check my doors to make sure they’re locked. Every time I do I wonder if tech is what is making me so distracted. #whatisschool
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@cossie29, @NZWaikato, @ShiftParadigm, @ChaoticTeacher, @stephenkelley85, @supervxn
A4: People and relationships first in all that I do. I can get caught up very easily in "tasks" but this summer I've focused on relationships/people and want to keep it up. #whatisschool Now how to do it is another thing.
That’s swimming, reading, baseball, and time with my boyfriend for me:). This summer has reinforced for me I have to make sure I’m tuning into my sanity status:) #whatisschool
#whatisschool. A4. Already started and its winter here in NZ lol. Spent a few hours yesterday out of my holiday helping a new T to the sch set up her classroom , get resources from round sch etc.
A5 I will not give up my time to connect with loved ones. I will set aside time to tweet, text, call those who are far away. I will take care of me by making sure I read, swim, watch baseball, & listen to music. #whatisschool@ShiftParadigm I won’t hesitate to say “I love you.”
For me, it was saying “no”, I’m a pleaser, love helping & doing things for others, never had time for me So, that simple change provided time, cuz ur relationship w/yourself sets tone for other relationships... if u don’t love u, how u gonna love someone else #whatisschool
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@ShiftParadigm, @ChaoticTeacher, @kathyiwanicki, @NZWaikato, @beckee12
A favor...participants in #WhatisSchool Summer Renewal Series please send a DM to @deem_ellen and/or me letting us know what the series of chats has meant to you. Thanks. Mark
A5: I need to recalibrate negativity. I am prone to pick out what can be better or “fixed” in situations instead of just being in the moment. Calibrating towards positivity & constantly choosing to disregard assumptions are my priorities in bringing forth more ❤️. #WhatIsSchool
A5. I want to be able to run again, after yet another surgery lol - it keeps me balanced and makes me a better person to be around. Helps put things into perspective. #WhatIsSchool
I truly believe there are pockets of time we all can find. The little bits between appointments. Have you read The Best Yes by @LysaTerKeurst? That book really helped me. It’s okay to say wait to school work. #whatisschool
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@ShiftParadigm, @nmtond98, @itsmeSpiri, @ChaoticTeacher, @kathyiwanicki, @NZWaikato, @beckee12, @leonie_hastings, @BarbaraGruener, @LysaTerKeurst
A5: My mindfulness mantra "Judge less. Love more." keeps me grounded, centered, balanced. My accountability buddy helps me when I find myself feeling judgmental instead of loving. One of us will say "Judge less." And the other finishes it, "Love more." #whatisschool
#whatisschool. Keep on keeping on, but remember to make ME time too , as ended up sick most of these holidays, says the lady with over 220 sick days. Don't seem to get sick during the term. 1. Resistance to everything by now & 2. Just keep on going till I stop in holidays & bam!
I have to go #whatisschool but if you are interested/have an opinion on iPads in Ed, I’m moderating a conversation at https://t.co/Hc9U1ZhH5a Would love you to share/comment/explore with us!
Take myself to the pool. I keep my bag packed by the door so I can go more often. I tell everyone swimming helps my sanity even more than my muscles. #whatisschool
Agree Ellen. There's just something about being in the water that repairs everything. Can't wait for summer. Planning to spend more time at the beach. Might not even take any study things with me!. #WhatisSchool
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@deem_ellen, @kathyiwanicki, @ShiftParadigm
A5) Hard 4 me when love isn’t reciprocated, I struggle w/this, Im still learning that it’s ok to give it out & not get it back, to not be ashamed give love freely w/my whole heart #whatisschool
Exactly. Time is important...a gift really. Have to choose who to give it to and how to use it well. #WhatIsSchool This is a good reminder for me at the end of summer break/start of the new school year.
A6. Over the years I've grown from the projects to help others that my Ss have run and also from working with CanTeen - those kids go through so much but also give so much. They teach you a lot about love, giving and caring. #WhatisSchool
#Whatisschool PLN please take a moment and let Mark and me know how this series has helped you. We truly appreciate your feedback and support. @ShiftParadigm
Talking about my passion for service with my learners ended up sparking our own class trip to an orphanage to learn from the students there and spend time with them in a manner free of the “we are here to help you” traditional view. #WhatIsSchool
A6 I volunteer fairly regularly for district PTO functions. My heart swells when I see how happy kids are at events. It's nice to see each other out of classroom roles. #WhatisSchool
Thank you both for a wonderful chat tonight...only my 2nd one...will be back next week! I have come away the last two weeks with a new found energy #WhatIsSchool
PLEASE PLAN to join @deem_ellen and me next Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT for the 6th and final chat in the #WhatIsSchool Summer Renewal Series for Educators
#whatisschool.A6. More patience and listening. Life doesn't have to be one big rush. That old saying "stop and smell the flowers."I realise how lucky I am in my life compared to others even though I've suffered great losses.
PLEASE PLAN to join @deem_ellen and me next Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT for the 6th and final chat in the #WhatIsSchool Summer Renewal Series for Educators
Special thanks to my co-moderator @ShiftParadigm for helping me grow and stretch through the process of preparing for this special series of #whatisschool chats. Check out these quotes from C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves.
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Thanks so much for joining us today. We hope you can join us next week for Week 6 of #WhatIsSchool Summer ReNEWal Series for Educators 7pm EDT 7/26. @ShiftParadigm
