#EngageChat Archive | Participate

participatechat Jun 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #EngageChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/rNnYH1lxG6

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Thanks, friend! 😎#EngageChat

In reply to @R_CILR

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi, #engagechat! Rebecca from Nevada- Hope you all had a great week!

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Happy Anniversary Eric!!!! #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Scott, Educator from NC. Happy Anniversary! #engagechat

edu_taraw Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Good evening! Tara Woodard from Wilson, NC #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Good evening! Patreece checking in from WI! #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome, my friend! #engagechat

In reply to @R_CILR

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#engagechat hi Aprajita Ralli from India.looking fwd

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Scott From Nebraska. Glad to be here tonight. #engagechat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

John Miller, celebrating with the top tier folks of #engagechat all the way from my new home in Mexico City! Felicidades a todos!

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Thanks, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @sdgalich

jlpuuri Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi all! Jackie from Michigan. ☺️ I'm a teacher/learning coach. #engagechat

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello #engagechat! Valerie IC from FL! Congratulations on the 2 year anniversary!

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello! Jamie from MO. Happy Anniversary! #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening #engagechat! I'm Jace in NJ. Congrats on 2 years @daviswelcome !! ☺😎☺😎

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening #engagechat Melissa from Katy TX

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Sandy checking in! #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening Rebecca my friend #engagechat

In reply to @R_CILR

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good Afternoon #engagechat Khari here from Raleigh!

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @Scott_Gregory12

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Good evening Scott #engagechat

In reply to @sdgalich

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #engagechat! Creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; co-moderator of #LATICchat; author:

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi all! Tara from Nebraska :) #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Eric, Sped/Math teacher, happy to be joining on this 2 yr anniversary of this chat #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Good evening Lenette #engagechat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @mexusmx

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Sandy Elementary teacher from MO. #EngageChat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey #engagechat Justin 4th grade teacher from @BaltCitySchools hopping in tonight! Excited to learn and collaborate!

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Good evening Aprajita #engagechat

In reply to @ApraRalli

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Great graphic, Patreece! #engagechat

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey hey Valerie 🤓🌺 #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Congrats @daviswelcome for keeping such a high quality chat going for 2 yrs! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks, friend! #EngageChat

In reply to @SPE1stgrade

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening Jace #engagechat

In reply to @inspire0818, @daviswelcome

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Thanks @daviswelcome! Does this mean we are heading into the terrible twos or that we are moving beyond that phase? #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome, friend! #engagechat
In reply to @mexusmx

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! #EngageChat

In reply to @inspire0818

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Valerie! #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening Dr. Sulla #engagechat

In reply to @nsulla

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Welcome, friend! #EngageChat

In reply to @principalgrant

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Oh yeah! Terrific to celebrate #engagechat 's anniversary w/ SO MANY amazing educators and @daviswelcome steering the ship! Meredith from FL

AnneZimLon Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Greetings! Looking forward to learning and connecting during #EngageChat tonight.

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, Jace! #engagechat

In reply to @inspire0818, @daviswelcome

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening Eric #engagechat

In reply to @mr_hayes

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Gary, former Superintendent from Illinois #engagechat

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Elizabeth from Wisconsin checking in. Congratulations #EngageChat for celebrating your 2 year Anniversary! 😊

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hello everyone. Vandana Singh joining from Delhi,India. Congratulatons @daviswelcome on the second anniversary #engagechat 💐

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi, Eric! #EngageChat

In reply to @mr_hayes, @daviswelcome

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hey everyone, Josh from Virginia. #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Good evening #engagechat! I'm Jess- 7th grade writing in Texas!

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

So great to see old friends and connect with new ones. #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT

See you in an hour for #stucentclass come join the conversation it's all about keeping it student-centered 6PST/8CST/9EST

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi, Sandy! #engagechat

In reply to @WelcherSandra

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I'm Nneka from @BeevilleISD Congrats on two years of #engagechat!

CharityDodd Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Charity from Columbus OH joining tonight! Congratulations! #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

👋 Hey! #engagechat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

So glad to have everyone here this evening! Thank you so much! #EngageChat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi, Elizabeth! I hope you had a great week. #engagechat

In reply to @ElizRussellEdu

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Scott from Alberta Canada - #gamification proponent and author 🙂 All about student engagement #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @ElizRussellEdu

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

HI, Anne! #EngageChat

In reply to @AnneZimLon

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up .... #EngageChat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello, #engagechat, Mark here for a bit. Elementary principal in Hopkins, MN.

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Lane from STL HS math w/ #STEM emphasis #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

This chat is going to be amazing such fantastic educators here tonight! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Welcome, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Thank you very much, Rebecca! Hope you had a fabulous week, too! #EngageChat

In reply to @R_CILR

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hello from Wyoming :) #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi, Scott! #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Good evening Mark! #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Megan, 8th grade SS #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

The tribe has arrived! #engagechat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi, Melissa! Hope you had a great week. #engagechat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Are we going to be talking about stories tonight? #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Jim from VA coming off a month long hiatus, glad to be on #engagechat

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

One admin's weekly journey through the Twittersphere. https://t.co/7Z32ZGGFWW #engagechat #stucentclass

EduGladiators Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

🍎 TOMORROW @josuefalaise leads #EduGladiators convo w/LIVE #afterchat 🖥 https://t.co/GYZ19T1HF7 #compscichat #EngageChat @MrHebertPE @AMLE

RobertPope61 Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Will Pope from@WCS! #engagechat

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Am I too late? Just got back from a walk to get ice cream! #engagechat

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Preston, VA., checking in! Congrats on 2 year anniversary #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

You got it, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Many come to mind, but the day my daughter was born. #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

That intro deserves an instant follow :) #engagechat

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Am I too late? Just got back from a walk to get ice cream! #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: handing a student his diploma at graduation this year. There were tears & cheers! 👨🏾‍🎓 #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hey there, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @RobertPope61

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Hello #engagechat PLN! Rizza here from Philippines! Happy to be joining this special day!

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Newbie from Maine checking in. First live chat! #UMFEDU568, #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Being told I would fail as a teacher after my 1st placement. Dedicated my whole career to prove them wrong after that 👍🏻 #EngageChat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: In my "education life," special moments include my first day w/Ss, district TOY finalist, and by Google for Edu Trainer cert #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

You are right on time! #engagechat

In reply to @susankotch

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Nathaniel Provencio, Principal, PWC schools #engagechat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: A T who didn't even teach me pulled me aside & challenged me 2B better, do better! I reached out to thank him a few yrs ago. #engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1) I had a recent special moment when I received this letter from a colleague thanking me for inspiring him. #engagechat

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Re: Q1 @daviswelcome ... I thought that said "love life" and I thought, he's getting a little personal there, isn't he? ;-) #engagechat

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I get them annually, when students come back after they leave Middle School and tell me how much I've impacted their lives. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Wow!!!! #EngageChat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Being told I would fail as a teacher after my 1st placement. Dedicated my whole career to prove them wrong after that 👍🏻 #EngageChat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

The days my deaf sons heard sound for the first time with cochlear implants! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hard to pick one. Wedding day, birth of both our girls. First time I realized I wanted to go into education. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Awesome!!! #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: In my "education life," special moments include my first day w/Ss, district TOY finalist, and by Google for Edu Trainer cert #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I have also had that said to me! Dude: "MAT people never work out" Me: "watch me". #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: My 6th grade Math teacher Mrs. Holly writing me a letter of encouragement at Christmas telling me how special I was. #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Why? Bcuz I was too fun & not firm enough. #NoWay! Been pushing fun & engagement ever since. Did a @Tedx on it this year! 👍🏻 #EngageChat

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1) My second kdg T clearly understood me and got me to like school after a horrific first try ... made me want to be a teacher #engagechat

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

a1. I just shared in my end of year letter to staff about the families that chose our district over others because of our Ts :) #EngageChat

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1, Getting my 1st principal job after 13 tries! #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

❤️. I had a family member tell me I had no potential- it drives me more every time I think about it! #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Being told I would fail as a teacher after my 1st placement. Dedicated my whole career to prove them wrong after that 👍🏻 #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Powerful, Mark! #engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1) I had a recent special moment when I received this letter from a colleague thanking me for inspiring him. #engagechat

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Having my two boys! ❤️ #engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#engagechat A1. Started volunteering...Reading to elementary kids/families at night..I soon made the decision to leave my job + teach. 👧👦

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#engagechat The most impactful moments were having my children. Becoming a parent changes your outlook and purpose in life for the better.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: This year being selected as @BaltCitySchools TOY was special moment that impacted my life & my students & community #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1. Lossing my mom! It shaped me into the man I am today. I was pushed to overcome and conquer #engagechat

AnneZimLon Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Too many 2 list, but the 1st time I traveled w/ my students out of state for serv. learning. The growth in them. Impactful. A1. #EngageChat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

That is quite a letter, Mark. #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Taking the challenge and leaving the "safe zone." Every time. #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Good evening Megan #engagechat

In reply to @megan_chriss

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

This is moving, my friend! #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
The days my deaf sons heard sound for the first time with cochlear implants! #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I am happier than he ever will be. I am thankful for his motivation. #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Good evening Meredith #engagechat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Today: I was thinking about how I was crazy to send in a proposal for NCTM Research conference and then realized, yes I can. #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1:Personal: The day my daughters were born! #EngageChat

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Every spring I have Ss write me EOY letters ... these always inspire me and reaffirm that what I do matters. #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#engagechat Thank you for including me in your list of chats! Honored. #studentclass

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Powerful story, friend! #EngageChat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1. Lossing my mom! It shaped me into the man I am today. I was pushed to overcome and conquer #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: From my entire life? Someone encouraging me to write when I was in elementary school after writing a silly little book. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

TheYSS_Writes Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Getting published for the first time #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Marriage, birth of sons impacted my life. In my professional life it would have to be colleagues, Ss & parents through the years #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

When my dad passed, I fell into a very deep depression for 2 years. #engagechat

In reply to @principalgrant

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Something to be said for keeping your eye on the prize! Congrats! @ProvenPrincipal #engagechat

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1, Getting my 1st principal job after 13 tries! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#engagechat A1 Professionally, having a teacher say in my high school years- "You would be a great teacher" validated my feelings

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Love this! #EngageChat

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Every spring I have Ss write me EOY letters ... these always inspire me and reaffirm that what I do matters. #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Exactly! We're too awesome for that nonsense. #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1.2:Professional: The day a reluctant reader turned his negative thoughts about books into positive ones! #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: As a T, it was meeting a visually impaired S, who was going to challenge and forever change me. #EngageChat https://t.co/3pqtDQ5Rsd

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

CharityDodd Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: When I was told I had 2 strikes against me when I decided to go back to school to be a teacher bc I was a parent and worked. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Amazing! #EngageChat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: From my entire life? Someone encouraging me to write when I was in elementary school after writing a silly little book. #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I was told that I'm wasting my life being a teacher.... #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 having my Ss experience interacting w/ Ss and authors from other countries! Unforgettable experience #engagechat

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 When I realized as Supt it was not about money, influence or power but rather how I lived my life of service & significance #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT

It was a true pivot point that changed my life and moved the impossible way off into the outer reaches of what is possible. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
This is moving, my friend! #engagechat
- jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
  
  The days my deaf sons heard sound for the first time with cochlear implants! #engagechat
  
  daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Actually I do - it's on my website under the Gamification tab and YouTube channel https://t.co/9pvtOcnoMK #engagechat 🙂😳

In reply to @MrH1029, @TEDx

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#engagechat Amazing. Congratulations. I am so happy for your son.

In reply to @jpfrago

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Yes you can! Today I encouraged a special ed colleague to find a conference she wants to attend & submit a proposal to present! #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Today: I was thinking about how I was crazy to send in a proposal for NCTM Research conference and then realized, yes I can. #engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

It took me quite a few tries, too! I was getting tired of being the runner up! #engagechat

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1, Getting my 1st principal job after 13 tries! #engagechat

RobertPope61 Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: The birth of my son, a whole new perspective on life! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Good for you, friend! #EngageChat

CharityDodd Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: When I was told I had 2 strikes against me when I decided to go back to school to be a teacher bc I was a parent and worked. #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Nothing like internal motivation! #engagechat

In reply to @CharityDodd

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Here are mine. Both were told in 5th gr they weren't good at math. R=EE, L=nuclearE grads gainfully employed. #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: Personally, it was a car accident that almost took my life. It gave me focus and determination to pursue my goals. #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: Easy... The day I became a parent. My children joined my life and have been a part of every decision since. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I know the feeling, friend! #EngageChat

RobertPope61 Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: The birth of my son, a whole new perspective on life! #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

That's beautiful! #engagechat

In reply to @jpfrago

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#engagechat Yes it does. I had a similar event- makes you see life differently every day.

In reply to @mr_hayes

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#engagechat A1. Life does ..I take it too seriously as I have been told

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

The day my 4th grade teacher told me that she was proud of me. #UMFEDU568, #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

jlpuuri Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Those are the BEST moments...when you see a student's mindset change. #EngageChat

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

And life is for...______? #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry, @MrHebertPE

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

That was an amazing gift for your Ss, Ts, and staff! #engagechat

In reply to @GSmit4Character

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

We never know what seemingly small moments will impact our lives forever! We just have to remain open to the possibility #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: As a T, it was meeting a visually impaired S, who was going to challenge and forever change me. #EngageChat https://t.co/3pqtDQ5Rsd
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is a special moment that impacted your life? #engagechat

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: Deciding to change schools and meeting one of my coworkers who is now a dear friend ... more like a sister. #EngageChat

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1. There are so many.Having both my daughters,seeing the elder one being able to walk [is a down's kid],discovering my purpose #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

That was sons, we managed to hit the genetic lottery twice. It has been a truly amazing and inspiring journey! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#engagechat Amazing. Congratulations. I am so happy for your son.
In reply to @jpfrago

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up ..... #EngageChat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

It stung! But drives me to better. I'll get there!! #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A family member?! Wow that's powerful motivation!!
In reply to @jodiepierpoint

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I was 22 (6 years ago). I will never get over it. #engagechat

In reply to @susankotch

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I guess I'll never know since I've decided to embrace the #teacherslife! #engagechat

In reply to @LaneWalker2, @MrHebertPE

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1) A preschool parent said, "your just like a real teacher"! I went back to school and got my degree! #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: My practicum this past two weeks was the first time I had really taught in a year. It was good. #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

OMG! Sons! Wow! Double, triple congratulations #engagechat

In reply to @jpfrago

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I was told that by two professors. They said I was too smart to be a T. What does that even mean? #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1b personal when burned out got me so sick had to find my balance and keep pursuing #mindfulness to fight it #engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#engagechat A1. A lot has happened to impact me...the good and the bad. But I'm thankful 4 the experiences.

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1. Birth of my three amazing sons! #engagechat

woodjerrod Jun 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1. My son being born and watching him enjoy life everyday has had the biggest impact on me. #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#engagechat Jumping in..Steve IA TGIF👍

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Phil Swartzentruber. He taught me to believe in myself after a previous math teacher told me I would never amount to anything. #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

SpeightEd Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Same goes for our students. A seemingly insignificant action/gesture (good or bad) with us could literally change their life #EngageChat

In reply to @mexusmx

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: MrBriscoe! The guy who saw my potential and tricked me into teaching. His passion for Ss & their success shaped me! #TheBest #EngageChat

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2-Mr. Moore, my high school social studies teacher. Brought in current events & related it to the curriculum. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#engagechat Mrs. Dobbs AP 9th/10th grade creative writing- she was merciless in grading & pushed us so hard but we all became writers.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Hands down, Miss Logan - she was my high school creative writing teacher. We made our own journals from scratch! (Back in 1978!) #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

That's so powerful!!! #engagechat

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

a2 My fav T was the one who listened to me as a bullied MS student and empathized. #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: My college English professor, Dr. Bonner. He is one of the few people who "got me." Challenged and nurtured me effortlessly. #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Exactly. She is my world :-) #engagechat

In reply to @kimlovessped, @daviswelcome

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: One? No way. I have had so many favorite teachers in my life that I'd need a long thread to list them and the whys! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Thank you 🌺🌼🌹🌸 #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. Mary Oberg - 5th grade - John Burroughs Elementary - Minneapolis, MN - sure wish I could find her. #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: So many fav teachers for different reasons, but my 2nd grade teacher is why I became a teacher! She was amazing! #EngageChat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2- Favorite teacher: Mrs. Coin- I seem to recall that every word she ever said was uplifting and motivating. #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Wow - the power of words and what we do with them. Eye opening, right? #engagechat @Stella_Pollard

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Phil Swartzentruber. He taught me to believe in myself after a previous math teacher told me I would never amount to anything. #engagechat
In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Awesome, Meredith! #EngageChat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1. Birth of my three amazing sons! #engagechat

CharityDodd Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: My 11th grade Social Studies teacher. So much respect for him, treated Ss like adults;passionate about his work. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2) My favorite teacher was Mr. Barnard, a 4th grade teacher I worked with as a high schooler. He inspired me to be a teacher. #engagechat

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@Southeastsupt, he walked his talk. It was more than a job for him. He made time for students. He was also my basketball coach. #engagechat

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#engagechat A2.my grade 12 history teacher..was a friend more than anything

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1: Super shocked to win a provincial & international award & wrote a book & media appearances on the topic that was to ruin me😳 #EngageChat

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2) Fav teacher Phyllis Maloy at Ramapo HS, NY. Taught me how to write! Imagine a 10th grader saying "what's a paragraph?" #engagechat

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1: special moment when we ourselves become parent #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Mr. Petroejle the first T to make me engaged and interested in learning. He intentionally worked at bldg. relationships #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2b. And now I am a math/sci teacher. I could have the job of the guy who told me I wouldn't amount to anything. :-) #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

AnneZimLon Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Oddly enough, my Dad. He was my 7th grade math teacher. Was a straight shooter, but cared enormously about his students. A2. #EngageChat

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2, One of my fav. Teachers was my Speech therapist. Why? Because of her personal relationship and belief in me. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Me too, friend! #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: One? No way. I have had so many favorite teachers in my life that I'd need a long thread to list them and the whys! #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
  
  Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2a: It was a college professor that taught a Civil War course. He made us feel like we were there, but I felt like he cared... #engagechat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Favorite teacher was Mrs. Gatsby. She pushed shy students like myself to act out full Shakespeare plays in elem. school #engagechat

bainsbrain Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: My Algebra teacher. She gave us her phone number so we could call her for homework help. I got a 💯 on a test. #engagechat #miracle

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#engagechat A2 I remember my 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Aolani she was the only teacher in my childhood that listened & didn't judge me

ipapaverison Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Medieval history prof: made all the historical characters and their lives vibrantly alive & respected us as Ss w/brains ;) #engagechat

woodjerrod Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2. My college professor who taught adapted PE. He made me get into special education. Amazing guy. #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2:So many to name! TBH they all were my favs. Each one pushed me to reach my dreams and provided me with tools need to grow! #engagechat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

MANY thanks to all of the teachers those in this chat just mentioned! #engagechat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1) The birth of my children #engagechat

In reply to @cristama, @daviswelcome

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Easy.Third grade with Mrs. Miller. She was creative and fun. I have so many great memories from that year.I learned so much. #EngageChat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Sherman Teichman @TuftsUniversity modeled active & aggressive engagement w/ the world instead of passively watching it go by #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

It gets good when they can pay for their own car ins #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Mr. Toms, my elem art teacher. His passion to teach was uniquely evident. I didn't "fit" in school. His room was different. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Mrs. Rowley - my HS English teacher, had no idea I'd be following in her footsteps, but now I think of her as a role model📚 #EngageChat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

a2 Dr. Callaway, (MBA). He truly taught me how to think at the highest levels, and pushed me to go deeper and strive for more #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1) The birth of my daughter's #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

That what teaching is all about, friend! #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2a: It was a college professor that taught a Civil War course. He made us feel like we were there, but I felt like he cared... #engagechat

susankotch Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Nor should you.But you do have to move forward, and draw on his strength and wisdom to propel you. You go, girl! @Stella_Pollard #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I was 22 (6 years ago). I will never get over it. #engagechat
In reply to @susankotch

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Hi #engagechat Courtney here jumping in late. First day of summer vaca 4 me!

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: One of my favorites was my JH tennis coach - I wasn't the best tennis player, but he saw/valued my effort to be better. #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Yes! I always tell the other guy, whenever I see him, about how I am now a math teacher! And I love encouraging my Ss. #engagechat

In reply to @susankotch

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2) High school Psychology teacher allowed us to experiment to see reactions from strangers and used unconventional thinking. #engagechat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1) The birth of my daughters #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I was an excellent student, though, which made it easier for teachers to influence my life... #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

TheYSS_Writes Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: Educators of color who made me feel awesome although I barely spoke- Ms. Mouton/Ms. Dennis/Ms. Evans - Now I'M the TEACHER #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2b: Besides having MS and being bed-ridden, my mom was diagnosed with cancer, and he told me he would work with me (tests). #EngageChat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

No doubt! This was the scariest & simultaneously most thrilling day of my career! I knew I could never leave schools after that #engagechat

SpeightEd Jun 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Same goes for our students. A seemingly insignificant action/gesture (good or bad) with us could literally change their life #EngageChat
In reply to @mexusmx

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Mr. Swartz told me that I was capable of all things. I said, "even teaching math?" he said, "especially!". Love him so much #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2) Frau Emery-she let me help her as a Ss and then I taught 4 her as a sub! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#engagechat To all the educators past-present-future who have or will change a child's life, make them believe in themselves, Thank You!!

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: My college advisor suggested taking her SpEd class - I did. Best decision ever. It's where my ❤️ is. #EngageChat

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: So many! It would have to be Ms. Schmidt my high school Ag teacher. She supported me & made sure nobody bullied me in class #engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#engagechat A2. Ms. Kady...4th grade. I used to stay after school and help her clean the room and I'd ask her questions about teaching

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Very cool! Ss are so shy about phones these days. I have mine send me pics & I make them short videos. #engagechat

In reply to @bainsbrain

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: First time, someone acknowledged the stress and challenges I was facing caring for my sick mom. #EngageChat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2) Ms. Enokian challenged me in chemistry & influenced my philosophy as a teacher. Ms. Engle believed in me. #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Welcome to summer, Courtney! #engagechat

In reply to @St006C

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Agree! I teach SpEd. because of a college professor! #engagechat

In reply to @woodjerrod

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I wrote about five of my favorite teachers here: Five Reasons I Became A Teacher #engagechat https://t.co/syuI2jOQRT

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I was not! LOL #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry, @daviswelcome

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2.At School-our Eng teacher,In college-our chemistry professor & at work Mr.Rajan Bhandari #Engagechat being able 2 uncover the blind spots

In reply to @daviswelcome

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Thanks! It's almost 90 in Seattle today! feels like summer for sure! :) #engagechat

In reply to @R_CILR

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

a2. Mine were also my coaches. I would run through the brick wall for those guys. #engagechat

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@Southeastsupt, he walked his talk. It was more than a job for him. He made time for students. He was also my basketball coach. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I love this photo #engagechat good evening Lee @LeeAraoz

In reply to @LeeAraoz, @LeeAraoz

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2:Mrs. Jackson (2nd) & Mr. Winterfield (8th ELA) because they challenged me & demanded the best out of me! #EngageChat #MyFavs

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

He is AWESOME. He is one of the best. #engagechat I will never forget him.

In reply to @kimlovessped, @daviswelcome

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: A tie between 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Lewis and mid school art T. Mrs. Guillardi! They were both so kind! Kindness Matters! #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

And thank you back because I know what you do everyday! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#engagechat To all the educators past-present-future who have or will change a child's life, make them believe in themselves, Thank You!!

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: My fifth grade teacher Mr. Tropea. Valued us. Had a passion for his students. Sadly, he became ill and had to leave halfway #engagechat

jlpuuri Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: My elementary principal sticks out in my mind the most. She was always present, positive and loving. She even kissed a pig!😝 #engagechat

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: Ts that demonstrated the capacity to learn & that w/ new learning I was both smarter & more capable than before. #engagechat

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 My favorite teacher was my orchestra teacher. I was so fortunate to have her grades 4 through 12. She always believed in me! #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Love this! #Engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#engagechat A2. Ms. Kady...4th grade. I used to stay after school and help her clean the room and I'd ask her questions about teaching

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#engagechat A2. I loved all my professors when I got my masters too ☺

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Thanks! #engagechat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2:My fifth grader teacher who was very simple & helping...#EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2) As an adult I wrote Mr. Barnard a letter thanking him for letting me volunteer and for inspiring me. He wrote me back! #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I should mention that she was my German teacher! #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

That's awesome. It is nice when a T stands up for his or her Ss. #EngageChat

In reply to @megan_chriss

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up ..... #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Probably in high school a combo of teachers that believed in me & helped. Same for college. Common denominator was belief in me #engagechat

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

so glad I read this :) #engagechat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: I wrote about five of my favorite teachers here: Five Reasons I Became A Teacher #engagechat https://t.co/syuI2jOQRT

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I tried to find my kinder T 2 tell him I was a kinder T but 2 no avail.... #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Now that's awesome! #Engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2) As an adult I wrote Mr. Barnard a letter thanking him for letting me volunteer and for inspiring me. He wrote me back! #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: Mr. Toms' hands were arthritic, modeling work was hard, hurt. He valued my talent, described to me what to do so I modeled. #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

This chat is to cool and, as the kids say, it's lit 🔥 #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Aw shucks! #engagechat

In reply to @jpfrago

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2 my mom, my aunt, my cousins, were a family of teachers & all my teachers from GS to college theyve inspired me to be who I am #engagechat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I strive to be the teacher that sees Ss blind spots that prevent them from connecting with others and reaching their potential #engagechat

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2.At School-our Eng teacher,In college-our chemistry professor & at work Mr.Rajan Bhandari #Engagechat being able 2 uncover the blind spots
In reply to @daviswelcome

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Power of hand written notes! Email can take backseat every now and then! #BmoreEdchat #engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2) As an adult I wrote Mr. Barnard a letter thanking him for letting me volunteer and for inspiring me. He wrote me back! #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I hated HS. I think God sent me back bc he knew I wouldn't survive in a town w/o running water. #engagechat

In reply to @stephenkelley85, @JJ_Burry, @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A1) Overcome obstacles my parents warned me about & seeing my kids & students face same obstacles. We need to change our world 🌎 #engagechat

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

That's pretty amazing your Dad was your 7th grade math teacher! ⭐️ #EngageChat

In reply to @AnneZimLon

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I agree! #EngageChat

In reply to @justincholbrook

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Thanks for reading, Brant! I’m glad you like it. #engagechat

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2) 8th grade hist T rolled around on his chair & threw erasers at Ss not listening, but he loved us all!! #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Haven't thought about that in years. He passed away when I was in college. Started school as an Art major ;-) #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I literally just laughed out loud!! 🤣#engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Love reading what everyone is sharing about their favorite teacher. Thank you for sharing #engagechat

woodjerrod Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3. Baseball!! Loved every minute of playing. #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Absolutely - I always say "It isn't failure that defines you but how you react to it that does" #engagechat

In reply to @Mr_Canterbury

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Wes Vinson, Texas, educator! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#engagechat Camping at the beach w/ my cousins. Sleeping in a tent on the sand, smores, bonfires, swimming in the ocean. Summers were great.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

It is tough. I did it for 10 yrs as a kid. Fed, bathed, and clothed my mom. Then, I made dinner (my dad was at work)#engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Awesome question! We need to share more of these!!! #engagechat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Love reading what everyone is sharing about their favorite teacher. Thank you for sharing #engagechat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: The week I celebrated my summer birthday w/ family spread out across Florida! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#engagechat Good evening fellow Texas educator!

In reply to @Wesley_Vinson38

MrBKing1988 Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2)met my saviour a few months b4 I was asked to leave schl, he valued brilliant ppl above all else, what else could we want #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks, friend! 😎 #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

ziegeran Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Making Action Research Work https://t.co/CZLVYT5mCx #satchat #edbeat #EngageChat #edtechchat

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: My mom pulling me out of school & taking me to Astros games or the zoo. Adventures all the time! #engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3) My favorite memories are of our family (five kids) camping around Michigan in the summer. Swimming, campfires, adventures. #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Playing in the backyard with my siblings- we always made up games with weird rules! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: I have 2. #1: I had an energizer bunny foot petal car, I would ride it all over our house! #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hiking to the Potomac river with friends in HS, esp. during the fall. We followed a creek and it was awesome, countless times! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3- Playing "teacher" with my friends; papers lined up, chalk in hand, having them solve my math problems! #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 I don't think it's possible to pick one memory and call it my favorite! It would probably revolve around rodeo or reading #engagechat

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

a3. Warm summer days at my grandparents in South Dakota. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Wow! Powerful memory, friend! #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT
#engagechat Camping at the beach w/ my cousins. Sleeping in a tent on the sand, smores, bonfires, swimming in the ocean. Summers were great.
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
  
  Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Too hard to pick just one...why is this, like, the hardest question ever? :-) #engagechat

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Traveling with friends and family for swim meets all over the country. #EngageChat

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#EngageChat A3 walks with my father and when he taught me how to ride a two wheeler

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: As a city boy, spending each summer on grandfather's farm in ND learning about things that really mattered #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes, I was meant to go back and help others! #engagechat

In reply to @LaneWalker2, @JJ_Burry, @daviswelcome

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3) Summer vacation at Wildwood Crest w/ my family. Great beach, boardwalk, singing, and bridge games. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

This is so great! #EngageChat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3- Playing "teacher" with my friends; papers lined up, chalk in hand, having them solve my math problems! #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat
In reply to @daviswelcome

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Playing outdoors with the neighborhood kids. They all seemed to congregate at our house since my parents had 4 children. #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3) Squeezing nails in my dad's vice until they flew out! I'm weird. Love 2 build #engagechat

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Same here. My favorite was "Ferdinand the Bull." Read that a 1000 times. #engagechat

In reply to @Schuhmacher22

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#engagechat @kimlovessped Me too. I loved playing school with all my stuffed animals and dolls- my best friends growing up.

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: My grandma lived with us and would bring me breakfast every morning as I was getting ready ❤️ #EngageChat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3b: My cousin, Dougie, and I used to "paint" these huge rocks (I'm talkin 8 ft tall) with mud, glitter, paint.. whatever! #engagechat

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A1: I think going on a study abroad to Costa Rica helped transform my understanding of education and democracy #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Going to cedar point everyday in the summer and spending hours in the library. The play area was my fortress 😂 #engagechat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Crushing wiffleballs with my bro off the side of our house & my dad just kept pitching even with the dents above his head! #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3b) I loved to travel-road trips in family van. Destination was usuall family #engagechat

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: When my mom married my stepdad. He accepted me as his own. #EngageChat

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3) I liked swinging under the weeping willow tree on with grandma on her farm, eating watermelon and spitting out the seeds. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3. Getting felicitated by Mom [chief guest] on stage for being a performer and going out on annual vacation with family #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

charlatanFT Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

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cristama Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Hmmm.. favorite memory... Dad teaching me to fly fish on the Missouri River. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I carried books around with me everywhere I went ... if you count kindle I still do #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: All play All day! Living in an era when it was OK to be a kid. Not rushed or pushed like now. 😞 #EngageChat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3C: Auctions with my dad. My auction friends and I would sit outside around a little fire and play w/ toys/roast marshmallows. #engagechat

CharityDodd Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Traveling with my family; not sure how they did it but I have lots of good memories #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: My 6th birthday party water fights & I had 2 cakes...CareBears & Michael Jackson's glove! #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Our first trip to Minnesota as a family before my mom got really sick. It was all new and wonderful! #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

That's a great memory, friend! #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Going to cedar point everyday in the summer and spending hours in the library. The play area was my fortress 😂 #engagechat

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A2) Mrs. Briggs, Prof. Davidovich @laughndlearn @gies_lisa & more believed in me & my power to advocate for change to help 🌎 #engagechat

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Playing outside in my neighborhood til dark. My dad whistling us home. Simpler times!#engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#engagechat A3. Summer Fun...Jumping rope for hours, Catching frogs and lightning bugs with my brother, Ice cream truck few times week

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

You must be from Ohio like me. I loved Cedar Point too. #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Going to cedar point everyday in the summer and spending hours in the library. The play area was my fortress 😂 #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

That's awesome! #engagechat

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3) I liked swinging under the weeping willow tree on with grandma on her farm, eating watermelon and spitting out the seeds. #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
  
  Q3: What is your favorite childhood memory? #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

30 minutes until #stucentclass please join us 8CST/9EST #engagechat

TheYSS_Writes Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Favorite childhood memories involve summers in Florida with my "Florida cousins"; Harry Potter reading mania; new books #engagechat

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Also, mammoth cave every Summer but only so we could go to the pallet place for auction stuff.. Haha #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Love how our memories involve being OUTSIDE - what will the next generation say? 🤔#EngageChat

ProvenPrincipal Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 #EngageChat Great childhood school memory was getting my 1st book through the Reading is Fundamental program! #CuriousGeorge

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I didn't think so until that summer! #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Summer birthdays rock!
In reply to @mexusmx

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Love me some Carebears!! #engagechat

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Those were the days! #engagechat

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: All play All day! Living in an era when it was OK to be a kid. Not rushed or pushed like now. 😞 #EngageChat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#engagechat A3. But the Best was staying with my Grandparents for a few weeks ❤

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3. Listening to my mother read this book to me hundreds of times. #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Where in Minnesota? #engagechat

In reply to @mr_hayes

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

That's too cool!!! The famous 'glove'. #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: My 6th birthday party water fights & I had 2 cakes...CareBears & Michael Jackson's glove! #EngageChat

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 night time stories with my aunt becoz mom is away for work and limitless playtime with friends #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#engagechat I remember when I learned to ride a bike. So exhilarating when I finally took off successfully- independence ensued

In reply to @ApraRalli

Stella_Pollard Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: fisihing with my dad. #engagechat

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A2: My favorite teacher was a professor from the SFA Ed. Leadership doc. program, Dr. Jenlink #engagechat

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: when in 4th grade participated in a cross country race & went school at 4:00 am all alone.#EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

SparkyTeaching Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

For only the most creative teachers... #Inconceivable #engagechat #eduar #ISTE2017 #notatISTE17 #edtech #edchat https://t.co/v3QNDN4UZH

SparkyTeaching Jun 23 @ 6:16 PM EDT

Psst... Over £150 worth of creative teaching resources for only £50! https://t.co/OKksePb8pi #ukedchat #pedagoofriday #satchatoc #edchat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: Barbecuing with my dad. #engagechat

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Creating science projects, field days, friendly competition, field trips, peers #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi Valerie, what is Q3? #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#engagechat The outdoors was my makerspace- I loved building everything with leaves, sticks, etc. Awesome memories of creativity & freedom

In reply to @sdgalich

TheHowToScholar Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A2: NM and RS because of their abilities to make learning interesting, engaging and tell a story through their lessons! #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

So true! I remember when people just stopped by! #engagechat

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Playing outside in my neighborhood til dark. My dad whistling us home. Simpler times!#engagechat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thank you, Jen! It’s always about relationships. :-) #engagechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yes.. though mine was Book Mobile :) #engagechat

In reply to @ProvenPrincipal

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: Earliest fav. memory-hearing a autoharp @ nursury school. (I remember the smell of coffee in the hall from then 2!) #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#engagechat Kick the Can- omg! My favorite, right at dusk, street lights only light, amazing!

In reply to @valerietilton

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3a: As a child, I really had no fear (except for bees, wasps, and spiders). My Ps gave me a lot of freedom to explore + learn. #engagechat

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A2) I thank 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 every educator whose path I crossed as a child when I see them today. They made a difference in my life. #engagechat

edu_taraw Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3) Water-skiing and camping with my Dad! #engagechat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3. Spending summers on Clearwater Lake in Annandale, MN = priceless! #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3c) Camping as a kid-I love it to this day! #engagechat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Awesome photo... love how you added the black & white effect! #engagechat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: Barbecuing with my dad. #engagechat

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2, Part 2: He exposed us to various education theory constructs, different lens of seeing world & fostered critical thinking #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I'm from Embarrass :) Went to school in Babbitt. #engagechat

In reply to @mr_hayes

PalankSMDC Jun 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

How to engage every student #Engagechat https://t.co/A0OYNrikzE

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Peyton from KCMO jumping in late to my first #engagechat!

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 Seeing my father and all his brothers for the holidays. #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I remember running around Grandpas smokehouse hiding and eating cumquats off the tree wait for the right moment to kick the can. #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#engagechat Kick the Can- omg! My favorite, right at dusk, street lights only light, amazing!
In reply to @valerietilton

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3: I loved going fishing with my father & swimming with my friends #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up .... #EngageChat

TheHowToScholar Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Spending time with my grandparents. They really taught me hard work and loving on their community. #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Thanks! It really is a black & white photo taken in the late 1960s. #engagechat

In reply to @mexusmx

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hanging with my dad #engagechat

edu_taraw Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A2)Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brenner! She called my Strawberry Shortcake and was so much fun to listen to reading books to us! #engagechat

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3 didn't have a lot of positive childhood experiences - it's why I work so hard to make them with my own kids. Time is precious #engagechat

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3 My favorite childhood memories were spending time with my Grandma, Aunt and Uncle & cousins in Arizona. We had so much fun! #EngageChat

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A3 Favorite childhood memory? Where the heck do I start?! #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hi, Peyton! #engagechat

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Awesome pic! How special is that!!!! :) #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

😎 #engagechat

In reply to @LiteracyLoverPT

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Reading what everyone has said for all 3 questions, relationship w/ someone is a central theme #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#Awesome Eric! #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

a4. I worked as an assistant grave digger in MS/HS :) #engagechat

ReasonerCynthia Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Cindy from VA checking in late. Happy 2nd Anniversary #Engagechat! @daviswelcome

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I've got some of those too, but in my weaker moments I make believe it's just an @instagram filter... #engagechat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Thanks! It really is a black & white photo taken in the late 1960s. #engagechat
In reply to @mexusmx

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4 Most people are SO surprised to find out that I have 3 tattoos. I always get the phrase "but you'll be a teacher!" #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#engagechat A4. I day dream and love to sleep a lot

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I dunno 'bout the rest of you but I am sure enjoying this "step back in time" #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

That's awesome! #engagechat

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Aspiring taxidermist here. Squirrel almost done and Fox is on deck in the freezer. Life long learner. #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: I leap tall buildings in a single bound. LOL! But I wish I could. #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: I'm terrified of having to take care of a sick relative or my wife because I'm not sure I have the strength in me. #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: Most people don't know that I am a #CSA survivor, and that has shaped my entire outlook on life. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

That I am introverted and have social anxiety - not a good mix for a teacher and presenter #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! #engagechat

In reply to @ReasonerCynthia

ReasonerCynthia Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A3: favorite childhood memory was going to Nags Head for our beachweek vacation. Big deal for my parents to be able to afford it #Engagechat

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I feel I am one of the worst reader ( book, magazine etc..) 😀😀😀#EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I feel ya! #EngageChat

In reply to @historycomics

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I protested outside of #lapd headquarters in 1992 following the Rodney King verdict leading to the LA Uprising #engagechat

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4) I grew up in poverty, transient child, w/handicapped single mother of 4 who had unconditional love! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#engagechat I am a left-handed, traveler- been on every continent except Australia & Antarctica. I have lived in two countries-U.S and U.K.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I get along really well with my Ss because I'm just a big kid and #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I love to write poetry, short stories, novels, and songs (melody/lyric). #engagechat

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I am a big-time Star Wars and sci-fi lover (the sci-fi has to be engaging, not cheesy) #engagechat

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Me too! Mine are very easy to hide, so it's not a problem. Some people think that teachers can't have tattoos - makes me giggle! #engagechat

In reply to @LeeAraoz

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yes!! Those woods were my playground. #engagechat

In reply to @mr_hayes

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I have two!! Love them! One is even based on a poem! #engagechat

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

What is CSA? #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: My great,great grandmother was Irish 🍀 or that my eyes change colors when I get upset (happy most of the time)😊 #EngageChat

ReasonerCynthia Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A3: Another favorite childhood memory was playing little league softball. Big part of my childhood! #Engagechat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4) Most people here probably don't know that I work hard to manage my Type I Diabetes. Exercise, good nutrition & insulin help. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

You are amazing, my friend! Thank you for sharing this! #engagechat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Most people don't know that I am a #CSA survivor, and that has shaped my entire outlook on life. #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
  
  Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Awesome pic! #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I wrote a book in 3 days to help teachers everywhere learn #gamification after my class named top in the world of its kind #EngageChat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I was a secretary for OSI behind the Berlin wall before I was a teacher (criminal-intelligence-counterintel) #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: I get along really well with my Ss because I'm just a big kid, and I find it fascinating hearing how they see the world. #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

'Cause u know teachers don't really exist outside the school building. #engagechat Remember the first time you saw a T outside school? Whoa!

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#engagechat I write poetry & short stories and just 11 months ago began writing an educational blog. Only been in Twitter just under a year.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4 I have social anxiety big time... except when I'm in my classroom #EngageChat (Twitter forces me out of my comfort zone)

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A3) the whole neighborhood playing hide & go seek at nite! #engagechat

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

That's awesome! 1 is for my grandma, 1 is for my faith, and the last is my favorite lyric/a phrase that keeps me going! #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Or, it may be the perfect mix for some of our Ss! We need introverts in the classroom to make sure all our Ss find their voice! #engagechat

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

That I am introverted and have social anxiety - not a good mix for a teacher and presenter #engagechat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A3) Going to the movies with my dad #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I almost said the same thing. I understand you! #engagechat

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT

That I am introverted and have social anxiety - not a good mix for a teacher and presenter #engagechat

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: Paid my way through school & it took me 4 yrs to get my AA. I worked as a cafeteria manager in the district I graduated from #engagechat

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4) I have and always will love to watch cartoons. A3) #Thundercats was one of my favorites as a kid. I am a child at heart. #engagechat

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#engagechat A4. I was very involved in theater...5th - 12th...Lead in musical/musicals, act, sing, dance, was very into it. ☺

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: I still have/use my teddy bear from when I was 1 week old! #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

So jealous. Well, my city had tumbleweed and mesquite trees. So take that. 😜 #engagechat

In reply to @cristama

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 worked in a corporate company before classroom teaching #engagechat

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4) Most people don't know that as a child my friends and I swam in garbage cans before the pool opened. (um, new ones) #engagechat

TheYSS_Writes Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: most ppl don't know my online art store is in the works/I love black angels/figurines/paintings #engagechat

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I can relate to this! :-) #engagechat

In reply to @Schuhmacher22

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#engagechat These are great questions!!

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4) I worked in the film industry as an assistant to a well known movie producer in LA before becoming a teacher #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Be strong, my friend! You are a champion! #EngageChat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#EngageChat

In reply to @PrincipalFrench

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I can relate. #engagechat

In reply to @Schuhmacher22

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

It's crazy to think that Ts have lives ;) #engagechat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I totally understand. #EngageChat

In reply to @Schuhmacher22

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I am a total 80's lover, HS years in that decade- still my favorite music & movies #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: I'm terrified of being closed in places. I'll take stairs instead of elevators- & tmr I'm getting on a plane 😖#EngageChat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Thank you for clarifying #engagechat

In reply to @JJ_Burry

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I took several years of Spanish and fell in love with a French Canadian! Luckily, she is bilingual! #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

LOL, my son and I are watching old episodes of Voltron right now! #engagechat

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4) I have and always will love to watch cartoons. A3) #Thundercats was one of my favorites as a kid. I am a child at heart. #engagechat

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Absolutely! Our Ss think that we only live in school and when they see us outside they get so shocked! #engagechat

In reply to @nnekamcgee, @PeytonWydickRU

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4) I'm a Philatelist! #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#engagechat That is my biggest fear too- crowds wig me out and heights don't really like those either.

In reply to @jodiepierpoint

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Now this is awesome!!! #EngageChat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4) I worked in the film industry as an assistant to a well known movie producer in LA before becoming a teacher #engagechat
In reply to @daviswelcome

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Public speaking terrifies me. #EngageChat

woodjerrod Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I was scared to death to have a kid. Worried I would be a horrible father. I think I was wrong #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4) That I retreat to my safe zone when my depression and anxiety are at their worst. #engagechat

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: I almost left education after my third year of teaching to pursue a career in law enforcement. Glad I stayed the course. #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

That's awesome, Preston!!! #EngageChat

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I took several years of Spanish and fell in love with a French Canadian! Luckily, she is bilingual! #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Okay, I used to run home to watch Volton. #engagechat

In reply to @jpfrago

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4:Was school principal at 25 & Supt at age of 29 led me to reflect how much I missed working w/ Ss. Same now I miss being w/Ts #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A gr strategy is to get a 2yr or certif then find a job where they pay for whatever else is needed #engagechat

In reply to @megan_chriss

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: I'm not a big fan of summer vacation. I like it better when school is in session. #engagechat

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4 My children are biracial. Cultural diversity in my community & work place are important to me. 😊 #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#engagechat I have 5 children 1 daughter, 4 sons and one grand son.

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: I struggled as a student until college... Really struggled. Remain ridiculously insecure, though I've met goals set. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Aspiring taxidermist! Lifelong learner- squirrel almost done and fox in the freezer! lol #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Last question coming up .... #EngageChat

RiceRoom202 Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Mrs. Carter. She was the first to tell me I was a good writer. She told us all we were smart every day #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
a2 Dr. Callaway, (MBA). He truly taught me how to think at the highest levels, and pushed me to go deeper and strive for more #engagechat
- daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
  
  Q2: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#engagechat Me too. I was bullied severely until HS then I had all that catching up to do. But it made me stronger.

In reply to @cristama

EdData_Spark Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

My mom was told by a sub I'd never read. I put down my dinosaur book and read a chapter book to prove her wrong. #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I totally agree. I miss the structure & my kids!!! #engagechat

In reply to @LeeAraoz

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Thanks! Great peeps in this chat! #EngageChat

In reply to @PalankSMDC

TheHowToScholar Jun 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4: I qualified to race the triathlon world champhionship this year. (Exercise makes me a better teacher!) #engagechat #fitnessedu

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Not going to lie...your name automatically made me think of the song Rebecca Lynn by Brian White. One of my favs! #engagechat

In reply to @R_CILR

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Me too! :-) #engagechat

In reply to @jodiepierpoint

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: I was a Fashion Design Major at FSU before changing to Education! #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I was the same way. I thought: Are you supposed to be at a desk grading papers? They do have beds in the break room, right? #engagechat

In reply to @rizzapiccio, @PeytonWydickRU

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Ha!! I know ;) Love experiencing the different global landscapes. Geography fascinates me. Influences who we are ;) #engagechat

In reply to @mr_hayes

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5) To assist schools in positioning students to change the world -- building efficacious leaders. #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Awesome Stephen! #engagechat

In reply to @EdData_Spark

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

This makes me feel so good to know I'm not the only one! Thanks for sharing #EngageChat

In reply to @St006C

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 Not necessarily a mission statement, but something that always keeps me going. "Without trial, we cannot experience triumph." #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#engagechat Be mindful and compassionate every day. Love, love, love and be a great mother. I want to make sure my children are independent.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

How dare we?! :-) #engagechat

In reply to @PeytonWydickRU

AnneZimLon Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I find Bob Ross YouTube videos therapeutic. A5. #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: #EngageChat

woodjerrod Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5. To always strive to be a change agent in Ss lives. #engagechat

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Never leave the track of learning....learning is the only tool which keeps you going ahead...#engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

TheresaKDixon Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes- Empower! #engagechat

D4Griffin3 Jun 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) Leadership Maturity is growing the leadership capacity of those around you. #EngageChat

mexusmx Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: to learn and grow each day while unlocking the potential in every person I meet. #engagechat

ChrisQuinn64 Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4: My career has moved from classroom teacher to district consultant and coordinator (16 years), back to teacher (K next year) #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

PrincipalNyberg Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

a5. Mine for last year was... Create your tomorrow We will see what next year brings :) #engagechat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5) Show them how good you can be & let them tell you how great you area. Always ask what if #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

MrHebertPE Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Remember what it's like to be a S - never fault Ss for being Ss. AND Every behaviour has a root, know your Ss & their roots #EngageChat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Hahaha...Love it!! #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

historycomics Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 teaching is a calling. #engagechat

bo_nathaniel Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q5. Tell the truth. Fight for equality for all kids. @daviswelcome #engagechat

AnneZimLon Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I find Bob Ross YouTube videos therapeutic. A4. #EngageChat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4: I am trilingual! And work to hard, I am working now as I tweet 😂#EngageChat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5) He does what is best for kids and he always looks like he's having fun! #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: My personal mission statement is... #engagechat

RobertPope61 Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: make a difference in other people's life through relationships and education. #EngageChat

JJ_Burry Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: There has to be a way- all I have to do is find it. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I felt it was imp to invite a diverse group for holiday dinners. Lots of nationalities w/my husb working for research facility. #engagechat

In reply to @ElizRussellEdu

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I will move mountains ensuring ALL students receive the education they deserve. #allmeansALL #EngageChat

Wesley_Vinson38 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: Helping students grow to be critical thinkers to foster a more equal & equitable democracy & be great conservators of Earth #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5) Empathize and ask questions to understand others' situations #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#engagechat I want to make sure every stud feels valued, heard, respected & trusted. Provide a flexible, student-led place for them to grow

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

R_CILR Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

That is cool to know, Valerie! #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: Service. #EngageChat

maverikcrq Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5) Show them how good you can be, let them tell you how great you are, but always consider how you can be better #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5:Add value to the lives of others by acknowledging their strengths, encouraging their passions, and modeling continuous growth #EngageChat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5. Books in the hands of students EVERY day ALL day! #engagechat

ApraRalli Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#EngageChat A5.I take my father's line-Donot mind where it hurts.hurt will stop mattering in a while, the mind will get diverted.So bash on

ChrisQuinn64 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A4: I'm retiring in 3 years! 😊😊😊 #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4: Please share something that most people don't know about you. #EngageChat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Yes and going back to school & getting called out for tweeting helped me understand even better. #engagechat

In reply to @MrHebertPE

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Be the change, I want to see in the world, feel the fear and do it anyway, and leverage failure to achieve success! My trifecta! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: I think of my mission statement as value rocks which align my life & role. My rocks are serve, equity, balance, fun & listen #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: As I put on my profile: do right by kids and keep improving. To add, keep my integrity. #engagechat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5- Show them their potential and live by example. #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

Schuhmacher22 Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 I'm going to try every day to be the best me I can, to push myself, learn new things and be a little less ignorant #EngageChat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

As admin, always check bathroom, nooks and doorways during walkthroughs... I hid often as a kid.. Need to pull from shadows #engagechat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

ritaplatt Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Yep! #EngageChat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5. Books in the hands of students EVERY day ALL day! #engagechat

TheYSS_Writes Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: To demonstrate the life and works of an educated person, to be extraordinary #engagechat

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: to be the a leader that ignites positive change and push others to soar to new heights! #engagechat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A4. Most people don't know that I can sit on my lanai and watch dolphins swim everyday! #engagechat

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

a5 Do e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g in love. #engagechat

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi #EngageChat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#engagechat Do everything I can to spread mindfulness, compassion and JOY-for that is the essence of teaching. Smile, laugh, play-enjoy life

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Love this! Nice one! #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @PG_pmp, @daviswelcome

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

5b) Lead by example. Push boundaries. #engagechat

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5; Become better than the person I was yesterday, through adding value and service to others #engagechat

TheresaKDixon Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Be who God means for me to be & I'll light the world on fire- stolen from St. Catherine #EngageChat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

megan_chriss Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: Do anything that make you happy as long as it's legal & Never get trapped & always try to do something that scares you. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

These mission statements are on 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #EngageChat

jlpuuri Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: "Change your thoughts, change your life." I'm a big believer in positive thinking. #engagechat

LiteracyLoverPT Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5:Motivate, inspire, encourage, & support my Ss in allowing their lights to shine! #engagechat

ChrisQuinn64 Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: Serve, love, live, spread joy, listen, learn and find peace. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5) #KindnessMatters #AllTheTime #PracticeKindness #EveryDay #engagechat

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

5 minutes until #stucentclass see you there TRIBE! #engagechat

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Late A4: my cat lives for fidget spinners. #EngageChat

ritaplatt Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: Be kind. Be positive. Spread love & joy. Serve. #engagechat

Unschoolleaders Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

The 9 behaviours of trusted school leaders #engagechat https://t.co/xJFWYl7SAo #leadupchat

jlpuuri Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

❤️ #engagechat

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi #EngageChat

TheHowToScholar Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: I want my students to appreciate the gift of life and have fun while thinking critically about the world they live in #EngageChat

In reply to @daviswelcome

ElizRussellEdu Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I can see that, Valerie! Glad you decided to work with kids! You make a difference in the lives of so many students! 😊 #EngageChat

In reply to @valerietilton

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: My first mission statement #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Awesome, Scott! #EngageChat

sdgalich Jun 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5; Become better than the person I was yesterday, through adding value and service to others #engagechat

Singh_Vandana Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5.Keep working w/o expectations and give in your best [source : Bhagvadgita] Whatever happens is for the good and is a learning #engagechat

In reply to @daviswelcome

valerietilton Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: To tirelessly serve my Ss, Ts, and school! I love what I do!#engagechat

GSmit4Character Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: To empower, encourage and serve others by putting my faith into action in what I say and do. #engagechat

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: Be present in the moment, but always look five years ahead. Set goals and focus forward. #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q5: What is your personal mission statement? #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Well said. #engagechat

In reply to @St006C

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yes, Rita! #engagechat

In reply to @ritaplatt

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thank you for your support over the last two years! Love you all! #engagechat

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Now that is a good idea! #EngageChat

In reply to @cristama

LaneWalker2 Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I put velcro strips under S desks. Even some of my seniors like them and they don't distract #engagechat

In reply to @Scott_Gregory12

LeeAraoz Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Don't accept the default. Always think of a better way! #engagechat

mr_hayes Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I've never seen this before. Love it. #engagechat

In reply to @lmhawkhill

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thank YOU! :) #EngageChat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Boom! 💥 love that! #engagechat

In reply to @nnekamcgee

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#engagechat This group is so inspiring and beautiful! EDUHEROES!!!!

Scott_Gregory12 Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thx @daviswelcome it's a learning experience every time. #EngageChat

PrincipalFrench Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thanks, #engagechat, for an inspiring chat and a fun walk down memory lane. Great job as always, @daviswelcome!

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5a: My second mission statement #engagechat

jpfrago Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Give more than you have taken! Awesome! #engagechat

jedipadmaster Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Personal hmm a5 #engagchat to leave the world a little better than I found it
In reply to @jpfrago

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@daviswelcome You have been a wonderful inspiration to me over the last two years! I am glad our paths have crossed. #engagechat

PG_pmp Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

👍😀 #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @kimlovessped, @daviswelcome

ChrisQuinn64 Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

OK...That's it!!! I'm coming for a visit @mjjohnson1216 ! #EngageChat

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A4. Most people don't know that I can sit on my lanai and watch dolphins swim everyday! #engagechat

jodiepierpoint Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thank YOU for leading us! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thank you for your support over the last two years! Love you all! #engagechat

kimlovessped Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

This is excellent! #UMFEDU568, #EngageChat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant, @daviswelcome

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#engagechat Try my best every day to make the world a better place.

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thank you, friend! Have a great weekend! #engagechat

In reply to @Scott_Gregory12

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5c) Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy!! #engagechat Magic School Bus. I love Ms. Frizzle

cristama Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Keeps me moving ;-) #engagechat

In reply to @Scott_Gregory12

inspire0818 Jun 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#engagechat A5. I strive to make a difference in the lives of children I meet. They will always learn and receive my best

rizzapiccio Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5 my personal mission statement is to cultivate the love of learning to all my Ss thru collab,practice Ss choice #engagechat

PeytonWydickRU Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you for a great first #engagechat! Can't wait to join again next week!

nsulla Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Fun #engagechat! Gr8 stories! Speaking of engagement, if you love S-driven learning, join me for #LATICchat on Thursdays.

ChouinardJahant Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#engagechat @daviswelcome Thank you another amazing chat! Happy Anniversary my FRIEND!

cpoole27 Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5: My mission is to encourage and inspire others so they discover the greatness they have inside them already! #engagechat

WelcherSandra Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5) Each person is of worth to someone. Find the value that is within to bring out the treasure! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you, Meredith! The feeling is mutual! #engagechat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

stephenkelley85 Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Never too late to try!!!! #engagechat

In reply to @valerietilton

principalgrant Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A5: to be a leader that ignites positive change and push others to soar to new heights! #engagechat

SPE1stgrade Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Ha! Love Ms. Frizzle too. :) #EngageChat

In reply to @St006C

mjjohnson1216 Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

The posts during this chat tonight have been amazing! You are all appreciated for your dedication to students. #engagechat

nnekamcgee Jun 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Loved this #engagechat!

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you so much for all of your supoort, my friend! #engagechat

In reply to @ChouinardJahant

D4Griffin3 Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#PersonalMissionStatement & my #TeamMissionStatement philosophy. #engagechat

St006C Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

What a great #engagechat tonight! Have a fun week!

MrH1029 Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A5.2 The outcomes I experience are directly related to the quality of my responses to events that I cannot control. #EngageChat

justincholbrook Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks #engagechat for the collaboration and story telling this evening! Thanks @daviswelcome as well for leading! Have a great evening!

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you, my friend! #engagechat

In reply to @jodiepierpoint

PrestonMcKellar Jun 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Be good & righteous. Helping others & improving myself. Each yr is different. Using what I learned in prior yrs & from others #engagechat

ChrisQuinn64 Jun 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

You ROCK IT all the time @daviswelcome ! Thanks for inspiring and for walking the journey with us! #engagechat

daviswelcome - Moderator Jun 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Thank you for your support over the last two years! Love you all! #engagechat