#SOZenTeacher Archive

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LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #SOZenTeacher! Please introduce yourselves :-) #SOZenTeacher @HectorsEDUFile @jenmarymckenzie @MrsLedford6Eng @MsLaurenMertz

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:00 PM EDT

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

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:01 PM EDT

Hey, Jamie #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:04 PM EDT

We are working through The Zen Teacher by Dan Tricarico. Tonight's questions come from pages 113-134 #SOZenTeacher Join us :-) @NMHSBarber

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:04 PM EDT

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

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:04 PM EDT

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

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Homework Question--please respond #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:07 PM EDT

HWA: I did clear my calendar this week due to illness. It is making my recovery less stressful. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:07 PM EDT

HA:The first thing I do during my end of the day prep period is clear my desk clutter so that I can think! Allows me to focus #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:07 PM EDT

Ryan from IL, can't sleep and looking for #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Hey #SOZenTeacher crew! Jumping in a little late! Heather Marrs 3rd gr teacher and edtech teacher leader in Southern Oregon!

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:08 PM EDT

Welcome to our party, Ryan. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @Ryan7Read

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:08 PM EDT

HWA: I did clear my calendar and freed up some time for great new projects I want to do this summer. #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:08 PM EDT

thanks. #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @KathiSueSummers

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Question 1--please respond #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1: I set aside a little time in the morning to exercise & some time at night before I go to bed :) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:11 PM EDT

A1: I absolutely set aside 1 hour every morning for swimming. In addition, I take an hour every evening for myself. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Question 1--please respond #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:12 PM EDT

A1:My morning routine of exercise & reading is for me, walking to school, yoga in pm…so about 1 1/2 hrs a day :-) #SOZenTeacher

tishrich May 16 @ 11:12 PM EDT

A1: I set aside time for exercise, about 30 min everyday. #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Question 1--please respond #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:12 PM EDT

A1: I can get a good hour to myself for various things. Walk with my family, #perlerbead project, look at my backyard. #SOZenTeacher

tishrich May 16 @ 11:12 PM EDT

What?! @Ryan7Read is in #SOZenTeacher chat! How are ya?!

tishrich May 16 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Sorry, I'm late friends!!!! Lost track of time! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Question 2--please respond #SOZenTeacher

malcolmette_c May 16 @ 11:15 PM EDT

#SOZenTeacher sorry I am late. Charity here from North Medford.

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A1: I have time to myself while I'm getting ready in the morning and my family is asleep! #SOZenTeacher

malcolmette_c May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Hw: I cleaned my desk and it lasted for about 10 seconds. #SOZenTeacher

tishrich May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: deadlines. Expectations from others. Don't want to let others down. #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: Deadlines that are imposed. Family that are impatient. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Question 2--please respond #SOZenTeacher

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

Oh, and I'm Caroline from Sourh Medford! Sorry I'm late! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:16 PM EDT

A2: Senior Board speech preparation is my fire right now! Sound the alarm! Graduation is around the corner! ;-) #SOZenTeacher

Stephanie_GXY May 16 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A1: 30 mins to an hr for soul searching by reading the Bible before the start or end of the day -> inner peace #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:10 PM EDT

Question 1--please respond #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:17 PM EDT

A2: The end of the school year always feels rushed, like sprinting to the end of a race. Deadlines, things to get done, grades #SOZenTeacher

malcolmette_c May 16 @ 11:17 PM EDT

I get maybe 30 minutes a day. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:18 PM EDT

Welcome to #SOZenTeacher @Stephanie_GXY

In reply to @Stephanie_GXY, @Stephanie_GXY

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2: Need for perfection. So much work. #SOZenTeacher

malcolmette_c May 16 @ 11:19 PM EDT

Q2: my self-imposed to do list and the desire to leave work at work so I can focus on my kids at home #SOZenTeacher

Stephanie_GXY May 16 @ 11:19 PM EDT

A2: Simultaneous demand from all parties without reasonable given due date. Must level up my multitasking skill #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:15 PM EDT

Question 2--please respond #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Question 3--please respond #SOZenTeacher

Stephanie_GXY May 16 @ 11:21 PM EDT

Sorry for joining late! Hello all from Singapore. Going for lunch break soon! #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A3: I have to develop the mindset that there is always tomorrow. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Question 3--please respond #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:21 PM EDT

A3: I just tell myself that as a teacher my job is never done & I won't get to everything but I can prioritize!! #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:22 PM EDT

A3 cont'd: Prioritizing my time is ultra-important: What has the biggest impact on students and learning? Do that first! #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:22 PM EDT

A2: Failing my family, I do everything every day for them. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:22 PM EDT

Q3: Stay focused on my Ss and what they need in order to be successful, often it is more time to think and process :-) #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:23 PM EDT

A3: I look at what did I do today that made a difference and worry about the rest when it comes to that moment. #SOZenTeacher

malcolmette_c May 16 @ 11:23 PM EDT

A3: some things just keep getting moved to another to do list- others just never get done #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:24 PM EDT

yes it is. Worry to keep things paid, keep a roof over our heads and NEVER live with my wife's parents again! #SOZenTeacher

In reply to @LeachTeach4

Stephanie_GXY May 16 @ 11:25 PM EDT

A3: Work is endless! If you can get everything done on time, you will be out of job. Setting priorities right is important #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:20 PM EDT

Question 3--please respond #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Question 4--please respond #SOZenTeacher

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:26 PM EDT

A3 Not good at this! I stress! And write more to-do lists. #SOZenTeacher

hmarrs24 May 16 @ 11:26 PM EDT

A4: Watched my son play baseball, hung out with my family, went to a movie, talked to friends! #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Q4: Golden Pear Award Ceremony was great fun with family and friends like @tishrich and @carocampbell1 was there too! :-) #SOZenTeacher

KathiSueSummers May 16 @ 11:27 PM EDT

A4: Nothing, absolutely nothing... that makes for a less stressful time. #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:25 PM EDT

Question 4--please respond #SOZenTeacher

Ryan7Read May 16 @ 11:28 PM EDT

A4: I took my son to the comic shop and we just did voices of various books. #SOZenTeacher

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:28 PM EDT

A4: I attended a gala in support of 2 AMAZING women being honored for their teaching!! @LeachTeach4 @tishrich #SOZenTeacher

tishrich May 16 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A4: What @LeachTeach4 said! Such fun! #sozenteacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:27 PM EDT

Q4: Golden Pear Award Ceremony was great fun with family and friends like @tishrich and @carocampbell1 was there too! :-) #SOZenTeacher

carocampbell1 May 16 @ 11:29 PM EDT

A4: I also went to NMHS Sweet Speeches!! @NMHSBarber #SOZenTeacher

LeachTeach4 - Moderator May 16 @ 11:29 PM EDT

Homework: #SOZenTeacher