A1 The teachers who made a difference in my life or stood out from the rest, were the ones who made me feel like they cared. They took the time to make a connection. They were also passionate about what they taught. #moedchat
A1 allowed me to learn the way I needed. I learn through conversation. I can’t learn from a book or from the board but talk me through it and let me experience it. #moedchat
A1: technically, all my teachers made a difference. But the positive differences were ones that made me feel that they cared about me as a person. #moedchat
A1 They were easy to be around and encouraged conversation, respectful debate/discussion. They made you feel like your responses were important. #moedchat
A1 I was thinking about this the other day. As a female in the late 60s early 70s, the Ts that treated me like I could do anything I wanted to - they made a difference. #moedchat
A1: Honestly, the first teacher that came to mind was not a good memory. She definitely made a difference in my life, because I learned that I had to stop being shy and stand up for myself. It's not always positive, but the lesson learned was necessary for my future. #moedchat
A1: Mrs. Bahr sang Lionel Richie songs, her hair was a styled mess. Mrs. Abernathy taught me how to calculate when the two trains would meet. #moedchat
A1: The teachers that made a big difference in my life pushed me past my comfort zone. They were also available and willing to answer questions. They also spoke honestly. I knew they were invested in my future. Mrs. Henrich, Mrs. Crisler, Dr. Hopkins. #Moedchat
A1: The teachers that made a difference combined being honest and letting me know where I stood, yet were caring and gave me the support to figure out where I could go. #moedchat
My girlfriend said her teacher through a textbook out the window and it made a huge impression. She felt like the teacher was on her side and wanted what was best for her. #moedchat
A1 again: I went to Catholic school in the late 70s and early 80s. One thing it taught me was to set boundaries and learn from textbook examples. I learned how to teach myself, safe from being chastised. Learned long division from a book I cried in. #moedchat
Little things all week, but ur school district is also giving away 4 trips to EdcampMagic in Orlando tomorrow! Airfare and hotel are included. People are really excited! #MCR1pride#moedchat
A2: Lunches, gifts, testing snacks for Ss. More importantly not checking out. Big fund raiser next Sat! I coordinated a Google Expedition for Monday. Gotta keep you're groove on. #moedchat
Little things all week, but our school district is also giving away 4 trips to #EdcampMagic in Orlando tomorrow! Airfare and hotel are included. People are really excited! #MCR1pride#moedchat
Side question from an ignorant Canadian. Why is Mo for Missouri? Shouldn’t it be Mi? Why would Michigan get that? Or am I being argumentative? With only 10 provinces, we don’t have this issue. Except May NewFoundland and New Brunswick.....#moedchat
They rolled their eyes at this one that I used to use with my 4th graders...but I caught them singing it outside of class https://t.co/AAJqPJ74DQ#moedchat
Q2: A large Sonic drink was nice and food. But, I would love for my classroom phone to not ring, ever. I loathe the CR phone. Yes, I understand it, but loathe it. #moedchat
A2 Food to the max! PTO has several things planned throughout the week. We did some creative scheduling so teachers could have an extended lunch period with no supervision duties today. #moedchat
Because we are MO special than the others, duh. Actually I think it is because Michigan was before us, there was this whole Missouri Compromise thing… #drama#moedchat
Still kinda rude. Do they need only two letters? We have Ont for Ontario. Just wondering. And why is Hawaii Hi and not Ha? Now I’m just confused. #moedchat
Parents at #smmaschool are so sweet! They chose a movie theme and we are the STARS! Each day of this week has been a different film with themed food in the teachers' lounge. Tomorrow we get lunch. #moedchat#grateful#spoiled
Little things all week, but our school district is also giving away 4 trips to #EdcampMagic in Orlando tomorrow! Airfare and hotel are included. People are really excited! #MCR1pride#moedchat
Side question from an ignorant Canadian. Why is Mo for Missouri? Shouldn’t it be Mi? Why would Michigan get that? Or am I being argumentative? With only 10 provinces, we don’t have this issue. Except May NewFoundland and New Brunswick.....#moedchat
A3 Contacting past teachers who made a difference and telling them what they meant to you (be specific!) is a great way to show appreciation. #MOedchat
Because we are MO special than the others, duh. Actually I think it is because Michigan was before us, there was this whole Missouri Compromise thing… #drama#moedchat
A3: Saying thank you, asking for their ideas & input, and providing a space to ask for help. Sneaking post-its or cards in their mailbox telling them something that I appreciate about them. We have to take responsibility for building each other up! #moedchat
A3 tell them how awesome they are! Take a few minutes to just watch them teach. I think it’s so easy to get stuck in our own classroom bubble. I love listening to my teammate teach from across the hall and telling my kids how great she is! They usually always agree😁 #moedchat
Then, you bring up an exorbitant story about a river pirate that used to stash his gold on this very ground… It’d be like #TLAP, but with the administration! Side note,I used this with the kids the other day. Watch out for Green Beard here in St. Charles County #moedchat
A3 Let them know when you appreciate something they do. Could be something in their room, a project, how they handle or speak to students, etc. Accentuate the positive! #moedchat
A4: As someone who believed in them, cares about them, & holds them to a high standard...someone who is relatable...& someone who is a life-long learner. #moedchat
A4: As the one who truly valued knowledge and spreading it. One who really wanted her students to have and experience more. One who wanted students to solve the problems. One who enjoyed the power of words. #moedchat
A4: She challenged me, she saw the best in me, and she helped prepare me for life. (I need to keep this in mind when the going gets tough....) #moedchat
A4 I want them to remember that I cared about them: about their learning but also about their life. I will never forget my teachers who built a relationship with me #moedchat
A4 I want the Ss to remember me as a person who cared about them & enjoyed learning with & from them. I want them to remember me as a person who was excited when I said, "I don't know! Let's find out!" when I didn't know the answer. Old post: https://t.co/xd9O5RQBSc#moedchat
A5 @WadeSteinhoff talked about a #neverevent this year and it has become part of my mission that I won’t let a student not learn about the things they want to, its hard to do, but it is my goal #moedchat
A3: everyday I try to give them respect and take time to truly listen to them. My hope is they always feel like the most important thing I have in my day. This same attitude works for my students as well but #teachersdeserveit#KidsDeserveIt#moedchat
A4: I want them to remember me as someone who asked them to stretch, grow when it was hard, but was always there to catch them if they didn't quite make it. I want them to remember that I love them, each & every day. And that they will always be my kid! ❤ #moedchat
A2: we have been providing food as much as we can. We have grilled and made breakfast. I've also been inspired by @goformative and @twoguysde to offer a free subscription to one of my teachers for GoFormative. #moedchat
Q5: Not accepting the 8th grade research answer as, hot, for the climate of a desert biome. Or birds for wildlife of the rain forest. I put in more effort even when I believe it might be futile. I just can't give up on my kids. #moedchat
A5 I hope my legacy is that Ss feel more confident & empowered exploring their interests. I hope they are respectful of other's ideas and have an insatiable curiosity that helps them want to solve problems and make the world a better place. #moedchat
A1: they were always passionate, caring, dependable, willing to give second chances, and never gave up. Most importantly, they also inspired me to become the man I am today. #moedchat
A5: By asking every day: What did you learn? How did you grow? What was hard? What are you proud of? We talk about & celebrate the answers every day, success or failure. I also continue to check in with former Ss & their families.
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A4: as someone who made a positive impact on their lives. Hopefully they will remember that I was always willing to listen, gave honest feedback, was fair for all, and that I worked hard to be the best I could. I hope they have found me as someone who inspires them. #moedchat
A6 Bob Fixman - Innovative in the 90s, @MrsKnop for filling my head with a math song, @TedHiff taught me a lot about relationships and PR, and I could go on and on #moedchat
Q6: Mrs. Abernathy. She went through a very difficult year in her life, but she still taught me Algebra 2 like a champion. I was behind from having 3 different teachers in Algebra 1, and I never had geometry. I learned to like trains. #moedchat
A6: From my past, too many to list. School was my safe place & where I was taught that I could do anything. School was the only place I had that. Again, tagging @NKCSchools
&recognizing Meadowbrook, Antioch, & Winnetonka teachers. #moedchat
A6 I can’t pick jus one! Mrs. Ewing (8th grade math/LA) and Mrs. Barrett (4th grade) They shaped me..into me! I’m a teacher because of them
(I creepily found Mrs. Barrett on Twitter @sarahb823... you rock!)
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A6 Mr. Robinson & Dr. Kreckler, Mehlville High School. They both were very interesting and passionate about their subject areas, assigned amazing projects, made me want to do my best. #moedchat
A6: Ms. Hagan in 3rd grade for really seeing me and Mrs. Daniels in middle school (6-8) for giving us genius hour/20% time before it was a thing ;) #moedchat
A6: Mrs. Hirbe b/c she really cared for each kid and made me feel valued.
My high school football coaches from @Athletics_DHS b/c they taught life lessons and how to show up and win in life.
Also, my parents & grandparents who have always been great role models. #moedchat
It has been a good late evening once again. I'm going to miss you all this summer! Thank you for inspiring me to try, even when I am not feeling it. Enjoy the fair weather. I appreciate this PLN! #moedchat
