#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday February 8, 2016
10:00 PM EST
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Welcome to . Sorry I wasn't able to get out all my invitations :( Who is joining us?
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Hopefully the Tweets will work tonight!
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Hello ! Craig from BC, Canada! Happy to join tonight!
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Let me know if anyone is having any trouble with the tweets.
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Your tweet are not coming through again!
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...and waving right back at 'cha!
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Good evening Eric Lopez, Rhode Island!
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I'm Kitty and I live in California. I teach & host a radio show on education
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Hi Bill! Hopefully the tweets will work tonight and you can take a rest!
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Happy to be back! Iām Johannah from Lethbridge, AB, Canada! Excited for another
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YAY!!! Great to have you back!
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Hi everyone! Tom, HS Resource teacher, Richmond, VA
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So, nu, what is tonight's tidbit?
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Rob from No. California here! tweets were coming through, and now have disappeared.
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YOU ARE KIDDING!!! GEESH!!
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hello! Arts Education consultant in Northern Ontario Canada
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Hi Emily! Great to have you here!
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Good evening to all from PA. Hope the questions come through tonight...
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With Valentine's Day around the corner we are going to talk about LOVE in
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With Valentine's Day around the corner, we are going to talk about LOVE!
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It's as if doesn't want chats to work. This is not just happening with by any means.
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Tonight's topic: Love is in the Air--and in the Classroom.
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Jeremy from CT. Husband and parent first. Love is everything.
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Hi Sara. Hope all is well...
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Tonight's Tibit: The way to a Ss head is through his/her heart.
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via "Tonight's topic: Love is in the Air--and in the Classroom."
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Tonight's topic: Love is in the Air--and in the Classroom.
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Tonight's topic: Love is in the Air--and in the Classroom.
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Maybe we need some air freshener? https://t.co/NSFFK6qcjB
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Tonight's topic: Love is in the Air--and in the Classroom.
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I guess you are "on duty" again tonight. ;)
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As always, I'll post a question but feel free to answer any question out there.
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A CHILD'S presenting behavior is an invitation to connect more deeply with the child. Read -> https://t.co/1hND9I4Spa
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Tonight's Tibit: The way to a Ss head is through his/her heart.
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Tonight's Tibit: The way to a Ss head is through his/her heart.
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"As always, I'll post a question but feel free to answer any question out there."
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?"
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tidbit: If you mean through his/her heart then you mean something that will help them love to learn?
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A1: You've got to love what you do!
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A1: As a first year teacher who gets really attached really quickly, they are entirely connected. I worry that I teach 1/2
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A1: Ss are going to perform better in the classroom if they feel loved and supported
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It's a bit up to interpretation ;)
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While preparing a PP today I was going through old pics of my Kindergarteners from years past... Oh how I love them!
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A1 Without love being expressed and felt, deepest education is hard to achieve.
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Seeing pics from the past is a definite blast and a love fest!
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A1: If teachers love what they do, it shows. And showing that love to students can make all the difference.
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A1 The connection I think is to find something someone would be enthusiastic about.
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A1 We teach well if we love SS & the subject; SS grow well if they feel our love for them & learn to love our subject.
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I want every one of my kids' teachers to love kids and teaching but definitions are hard
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It really does make a difference!
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A1 When I was a kid I loved reading biographies. Kid level. But did that on my own.
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I do have great memories of my teachers. Don't remember what they taught me, but sure remember them! https://t.co/RpVzMCSgbc
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While preparing a PP today I was going through old pics of my Kindergarteners from years past... Oh how I love them!
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Glad you agree. It's the difference between success and failure for most...
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A1 Education is a lot of work (time & emotion) to just be a job, you have to love it to be truly engaged in the work
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A1: For many educators, tjeaching is a passion not a job.
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A1 The key would be discovering what a kid loves and incorporating that into as many lessons as possible.
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A1 first, Education isn't a job, it is a vocation, thus a love of sharing intrinsic knowledge! https://t.co/eUySoUJE0Z
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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Sometimes 7 hrs. in the classrm is the most loving and safest time of the day for some kids!
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Me as well Rob. Actually, I do remember one college prof. and what he taught as well. Best memories.
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A1) Strongest relationships are built on love. We learn best from whom we love & who love in return. https://t.co/hW2KxzCM5D
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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That's an understatement! ;)
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A1 One of the few professions where pay doesn't attract talent, the nature of the job does
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A1) We don't teach for the š°. Rather, we're passionate about our fields & about guiding our kids. https://t.co/XZyrdfKiI6
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**Q1: How would you explain/define/ identify the connection between love and education?
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I wonder about the relationship between loving what you teach and loving who you teach.
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Every child that comes in my world, I already love-This allows me to forgive, support failure, accept challenges, be present
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Researcher Nel Noddings said something like: "Ss will do crazy things--like add fractions for Ts they love."
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This kind of comment never fails to pull at my heart strings
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For sure...it's not about the $$$$!
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Sometimes too it is the true love of teaching, sharing knowledge, wisdom, virtue, and experiences. The teachable moment!
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A1: Love is necessary but, alone, insufficient.
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A1 When I was in 2nd grade, my teacher wanted us to try to write very basic poems.She'd give us first lineand go from there.
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For me, the "who" has to be in place for the "what" to matter. If that makes sense.
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This is a super interesting connection! How important is loving your subject area?
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A1 I felt very proud because she would always read my poems to the class.
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That is a good question...
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Sorry multitasking tonight.
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Or is it enough to love āteachingā as a whole?
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I have been reading that there truly is no such thing as being able to multi-task. ;)
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Q2: Do you think most ppl are comfortable talking about the concept of "love" in the context of education? Why or why not?
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We have to forgive a lot. Part of learning is making mistakes. We have to remain when they fall. https://t.co/o0Z5pBZG7o
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Every child that comes in my world, I already love-This allows me to forgive, support failure, accept challenges, be present
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"Q2 around the corner.."
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Hi everyone, Ana from Reno-The giving of love is an education gift in itself-Eleanor Roosevelt
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"Q2: Do you think most ppl are comfortable talking about the concept of "love" (...)"
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Q2: Do you think most ppl are comfortable talking about the concept of "love" in the context of education? Why or why not?
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Well said. The same applies to us as parents too for we are also teachers...
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A1 Several yrs later, she came out to the schoolyard & asked me to write a poem 4 her.Some day I will publish book of poetry
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For elem.I think it's loving teaching as a whole-if you love the sbjt it's bonus!
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"... in the context of education? Why or why not?"
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A2 One must love what they do and care about the students.
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A2: I think āloveā is pretty scary for people to talk about. From kids to adults, the word scares a lot of people.
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A2 I think we get confused by the idea of love. So many different kinds and levels. Gets complicated. Shouldn't be.
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I would tend to agree yet I think we are getting better about talking about love in the context of ed.
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A2 Absolutely! Most ppl are passionate about what they do for Ss so they LOVE ;) talking about it
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A2 I see love being more openly spoken of in my PLN than it was five years ago. Most good teachers get it though.
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A2 I have become comfortable. After a few weeks of exciting lessons I tell SS I love them - even my grown-up new T students.
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A2 Teachers love through their actions continuously each school day! No other environment of love like the classroom
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A2: I think people get confised by the term LOVE anymore.
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A2 Everybody loves to talk about things they enjoy doing to benefit others! Warmth in one's heart. https://t.co/1QIfEIzmlG
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A2 I think we often don't know how to maintain a pure, platonic love, so it muddies the waters.
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I agree that can be true. But then, my kids were proud and happy to tell visitors their teachers loved them.
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Prof Susan in IL joining. Will be in & out a bit since one class is taking an online exam. Like to make sure all is well.
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Well said. I see this often
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I'll say it, I'm concerned that not enough people truly love going to work every day to work w/kids! Need to !
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A2 I think concept of "love" in ed is seen more as actions and dedication to Ss and profession.
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I love what I do.
I love my Ss.
I have passion for my career choices.
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Welcome and thanks for joining in!
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Unfortunate but true--I'm afraid.
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Hi Sara. In the realm of the classroom the passion of love for learning should exist. A1
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A2 A lot of people r either hurting or bored a lot of the time. Feeling the warm, coziness of love in a space is wonderful
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A2 I remember my mom who used to hug friends being upset because she was told not to do that anymore.Not students. Friends
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To me it seems like ppl think its okay to show, and acknowledge as long as you donāt name it? Does that make sense?
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A2 Of course, in the end, actions speak louder than words - love shown more deeply powerful than love spoken of.
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I totally understand what you are saying!
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Work is having to do something when you would rather be doing something else. Love is undefined.
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I think Ts have it in their heart but lost it b/c current state of edu. Reconnect Ts back w/ their passion.
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Makes sense. I think that's true many places, esp. w/older kids. But line blurrier than in the past, perhaps.
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A2 When I was a kid, turning 6 or 7, I kissed my friend on the cheek as she was leaving my bday. Way she scowled...
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Hey Scott!! ...and Bullwinkle and Rocky--they are there with you aren't they? ;)
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A2 I use the intro to Lauryn Hill's Miseducation album Ss defining love š. I usually say it's tough love to some of my Ss
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Q3: What do you love most about your work in education?
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A2 Was purely innocent on my part, but I knew never to do that again. Sad that we can't be innocently affectionate.
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Q3: What do you love most about your work in education?
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Q3: What do you love most about your work in education?
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A3: Excitement for learning, growing and teaching!
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I know a lot of people are starting to ask if hugs are okay. Communicates positive intention no matter what.
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I think people intend to love educating students but often get stressed by shifting demands https://t.co/ZYUuJGhcmx
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I'll say it, I'm concerned that not enough people truly love going to work every day to work w/kids! Need to !
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A3 Easy one! June, July and August LOL! Seriously, saying hello to the students each day. and learning from them.
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I think this is a very good point and unfortunately true all too often.
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A3 On a selfish level, I love that teaching lets me be the best version of myself. The person I always wanted to be.
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A3: being able to experience the learning that takes place in a school and providing support when Ss need it
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I think that this is even more difficult to navigate for male tchrs.
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A3a First, I love that my work and my sense of purpose in life intertwine so thoroughly.
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A3 The opportunity to level the playing field for students with dis-abilities.
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A3 But I love seeing kids smile. Especially when theyāve made a breakthrough on something really tough!
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a3 Making a difference in someone's life - big or small
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A3: I love that I get to make a difference EVERY DAY!
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Me neither! I have used the word "LOVE" in my classroom for years!
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A3b Then, I love the sense of living thoroughly in the moment, especially when they are moments of pure joy.
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A3 The power to build a micro-culture: an utopian space where kindness, respect, peace, and joy is the law of the land
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And for those who struggle! https://t.co/dNkcJfGemj
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A3 The opportunity to level the playing field for students with dis-abilities.
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Wonderment is sometimes often filled with wondering.
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A3 I love being passionate for my craft & telling people I get paid in children's smiles š
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Q3 It's exciting; never boring; all the time.And it's a way to collect a paycheck w/out hurting anyone (if I work hard!)
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DOn't you love that when that happens?!? Ahhh...the confluence of it all!
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A3: Easy yet my perspective is different. Helping parents help their children succeed in school and beyond.
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Oddly enough, no, but it did make me aware that it was not to be done. Not hurt but maybe a bit sad.
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At FN conf in Lethbridge, sInce I'm several Indig Bahais came from the reserve to my session: so gracious.
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...and each day and each minute is always so different!
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Sadly, I agree, though hopefully all genders of teachers will eventually be treated the same.
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Hey everyone, sorry I can't stay. Wife isn't feeling well and I need to see what I can do to help her get some sleep
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OK so reading 2 languages at once is not helpful.
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I prefer if people ask me first. I have a larger personal boundary than most.
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;) Pockets really DO have a purpose!!!
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No doubt. Must be terrible. Gotta watch your every move.
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Feeling the love , now I'm listening to Lauryn Hill feeling inspired š
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Love this! Can I use this? ;)
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Night! Hope she feels better in the morning.
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A3 ! This is going to sound cheesy! I love how much learn every day!
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Yes! it seems harder for men, more in HS-it's somewhat revealing & I think there's some social macho thing
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I don't hear people talking about "love" in context of educ but they do talk about love of learning. A2
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Take care--of your wife AND yourself. Thanks for spending some time with
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sorry I haven't been around! Was lurking & going 2 mention agape & a S told me she was accepted 2 grad sch
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Once I know someone and comfortable then no problem. Just not too hard.
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Easier in a school striving to be non-heterocentric and embrace multiple gender identities.
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A3 Best thing about being an educator is doing what is really an honor: serving students, helping them along their journeys.
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That's why high 5s are more "appropriate". :) Hand them out.
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SO good to hear from you and kudos to the grad student!!!
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What I love about teaching ... being part of something that is bigger than myself ... we are altering the future ...
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Would be great if we weren't so hypervigilant about all kinds of things.
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I "love" collaborating w others, learning alongside them, & helping learners see the importance of voice. A3
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Yes, I often say it is a privilege to do what we do.
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The smile of Mastery. Yes.
I love seeing that smile. A3
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True. But wouldn't asking *usually* communicate a respect for other people's boundaries?
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Those who are most passionate about life are not afraid to love.
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is underway! Join in while you still can
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The smiles warm my heart. A3
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Thanks for the "shout-out"
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When I was a principal I was a big proponent of teaching a good strong hand-shake to all as well! https://t.co/1EAIeaciLe
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That's why high 5s are more "appropriate". :) Hand them out.
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What I love about teaching ... the thank yous from the kids ... years after they left my class ...
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Q4: How might a student finish this sentence: I know my teacher sincerely loves me and cares about me because...
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Not really Best not to imo
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totally forgot about tonight catching tail end
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Q4: How might a student finish this sentence: I know my teacher sincerely loves me and cares about me because...
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(And by the way, I wouldn't ever ask a student if they wanted a hug. Ever. Friends, yes.)
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My son ret'd to his elem. school to thank his music teacher (followed same path in college). She wept. Me too.
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You're the first person I've ever heard say that. So it will change how I approach things.
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S(he) takes time to praise me when I succeed and lift me up when I am down. Let's me fail forward!
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...there's nothing he wouldn't do to help me realize my dreams.
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I love knowing that at some point I've made a difference in a student's life, I think it's the highest honor for a teacher
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a4 they address all of me - the learner of academics, but also of life with both their head and their heart
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A4: ...She/he accepts my struggles & strengths and encourages me each and every day. No matter what.
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Back again. First 4 students finished hour exam in under 40 minutes. Online class--can be a challenge.Many do very well tho.
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I told my Ss that I was planning & thinking about them from 6-10pm; they said, "wow, you must really care about us." š
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A4: ...b/c she cut me a break on tardy work, b/c she is entertaining my reasonable polite emailed excuses, b/c she eased up
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Consider the power differential. Our "good" intentions are not enough.
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A4...They listen. They apologize when they're wrong. They encourage me. Their approval isn't based on my abilities.
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Urg. Depressed now. And tired. Very.
Thanks, ! Night, all!
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A4 I know my teacher loves me becauseā¦sheās always yelling at me to be the best person I can be :P
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There's a difference between students and friends, though.
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I use this question directly with students too! Their answers are amazing & so interesting and insightful.
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Cheers to that passion trumps fear!
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A4) She doesn't judge. She values me for who I am & seeks to learn from me, not assume she knows me. https://t.co/eSL1yPFly3
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Q4: How might a student finish this sentence: I know my teacher sincerely loves me and cares about me because...
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Agree, but I think Bill is talking about hugging friends not students.
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A3: It's interesting, lots of autonomy, lots of room for growth, a sense of purpose, never a dull moment with Ss around!
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...the "no matter what" is such an impt. part of your answer.
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A4 ...they take the time to get to know me as a person and genuinely care about me beyond the content of the class
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A4 S/he is always there for me when I need her/him with a smile! https://t.co/cczR4DufBP
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Q4: How might a student finish this sentence: I know my teacher sincerely loves me and cares about me because...
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A4, cuz, just about when I give up, I can feel my teacher's energy coming my way, and I know he/she will never give up on me
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YES!! To care requires both teacher and student to acknowledge the act of caring.
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Thanks Sara. It's kinda like what we parents show our kids...unconditional love.
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Interesting points to bring up and thing about.
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A4 because she believes in me even when I can't see it yet.
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Same thing We have to step back and think how we are imposing our style on others
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A4. She trusts me and respects me as an individual
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Pont taken. My preference is let me be comfortable with you first.
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So sorry you feel that way. ;( We will miss you!
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A1: I love learning, and formal learning is aka education. It is innate. What do babies do the minute they can crawl?
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A4 - because he's honest ... and sometimes threatens to take his shoe off (this is more significant in some cultures)
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A4: S/he helps me BE the best ME.
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A2. Love and compassion are basic for education. No one can provide education without them.
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A4 because she creates an interactive &engaged class at univ,helps us to rediscover the fun in learning & value the process.
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Yes!! The true curriculum is the living breathing experience between teacher and student.
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My mother-in-law once said as an architect I designed embracing spaces but now I design futures. No comparison!
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A4 - he cares ... and sometimes shares his lunch with the kids who have none.
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Wise woman-- your mother-in-law.
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Metaphorical boot or actual boot? How did I miss this gem on January 18? Love it!
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Q5: How do you replenish and demonstrate "self-love" to keep your resilience strong?
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A5 Negativity in this world is standing on my boot. Shall I kick it away with a dose of "?
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Q5: How do you replenish and demonstrate "self-love" to keep your resilience strong?
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A4 Can't answer for Kid Q, but her teacher is equal parts stern and loving. Couldn't have asked for a better teacher.
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Our Native writers explain that at the center if storytelling (class) is love for all present--a coherent & inclusive whole.
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I would like to make a poster of this! Makes me smile but so very accurate too!
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Yes a teacher is the architect of a student's mind, body and soul https://t.co/0nNQ7h0XkA
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My mother-in-law once said as an architect I designed embracing spaces but now I design futures. No comparison!
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Loving with high expectations--great and important combo!
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A4: Feels presumptuous but I'd hope my students would know I really care because I'm always there for them
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Hang out with my wife and kids (children, not students)
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Old school habits and ideas need to be discarded to make way for innovative ways to energize learning. A5
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not a first day conversation ... it develops over time as the relationship builds ...
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YES! Make that poster and send it to all of us on https://t.co/ogYnpFzQz9
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I would like to make a poster of this! Makes me smile but so very accurate too!
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A5: Great question. Sometimes the "self-love" is reflected in the eyes of those we are helping/guiding.
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Not presumptuous at all--very important!
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A5 Prioritizing own family's needs above all else. This makes us better Ts, not worse.
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A5: Daily devotionals and morning workouts help keep my personal resilience strong.
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A5 Stay in the moment; enjoy now! https://t.co/GSEFsfbTSn
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Q5: How do you replenish and demonstrate "self-love" to keep your resilience strong?
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A5 I try to be kind to myself. I do things for myself like connect with nature. Garden. Find quiet spaces.
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A5: unplug - physically, mentally and realign with my core. Clear the mind and heart to be able to refocus.
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A5 positive self talk. The struggle is real.
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We need to shoo away the naysayers to create a flank of difference makers.
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Only mommas (and loving maestr@s) can threaten a chanclazo š
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Also the way I draw with stick figures always brings a laugh
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A5 Self-love is still a really tough one for me. Self compassion breaks are great. Kristin Neff has some great resources!
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Oh gosh. I've found you to be very kind. That counts for a lot.
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a5 balance, engaging in the present Not asking for perfection & remember what matters most in my own life
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A5 prayer&meditation, exercising, being creative w classes, writing/publishing, community service, & family time.
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A3: I love that I get to turn doubts into dreams & fear into understanding. https://t.co/QNod5oLagv
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Q3: What do you love most about your work in education?
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Something to check out! Thanks for sharing that.
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A5 But I think demonstrating self-love for our students is crucial too! Showing the journey to love yourself!
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A5 Sometimes I run, sometimes I dance, sometimes I sit on the couch and eat girl scout cookies, sometimes I sip some wine...
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gang, you guys are so great! Peace and Love.
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Please don't be so hard on yourself. We all need to learn about these things.
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A5 Thinking positive & setting goals. "But, Ms. Sanchez why r u doing your NBCT, you're good." What! Learning never stops
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A5. Self-love implies self improvement and effort to be purified from mistakes . Improvement implies love of learning.
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A5. Take time to recharge in order to take care of our Ss.
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Great message (and great pic, too!!)
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Q6: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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If we know or if we don't know, does it change the difference made? https://t.co/UQSX0xv7cz
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I love knowing that at some point I've made a difference in a student's life, I think it's the highest honor for a teacher
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Always so great to have you here at , Eric! Au revoir.
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Are you a poet?!?! Iād like you to journey with me through the day, just to hear your amazing words!
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A6 Continue to learn to be kinder and more patient.
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I feel a rework of the tree in the forest riddle in this. hehe
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A5 more-sometimes I sing, sometimes I hug, sometimes I talk to others, sometimes I'm quiet, sometimes I ,
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Or how about the other way around, the difference the Ss made in our lives š
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Thank you again for a great
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Q6: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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Q6: What are you going to do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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Au revoir et merci Ć tous! Ć lundi prochain. https://t.co/7WbvFYh526
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Always so great to have you here at , Eric! Au revoir.
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...and thank you!! Always great having you here!!!
