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principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #mdeschat, please introduce yourself. Where are you from, what do you do?

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Karen from AACPS I'll be in and out tonight #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Greetings leaders! Greg- 2nd grade, #TeamFelegy. Hope all are well. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Chris, relentlessly hopeful and proud principal of the awesome student & staff @RHLeeESAACPS #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@Karendonovan33 welcome back, Karen! #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Debbie from MD, tweeting from OC, Coor. of PPWs #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Chris, relentlessly hopeful and proud principal of the awesome students & staff @RHLeeESAACPS #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 hey, Greg! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@PPW78 welcome, Mrs. Wooleyhand! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, tonight's questions seek to draw inspiration from your personal story #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

We'll be using the Q1/A1 format, don't forget to add #mdeschat to your tweets!

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A big shout out to the great teachers at @RHLeeESAACPS @HillsmereESAACP @4seasonsESaacps @SunsetAACPS @SevernESAACPS #realpros #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Jenn 3rd Grade CMES Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Question 1 is on its way soon! #mdeschat

TravisPhelps80 May 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

My name is Travis, and I am an 8th grade teacher / asst. principal in Santa Clara, CA. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@cmespds welcome back! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@TravisPhelps80 welcome! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1. Why did you become an educator? Who or what inspired you to teach? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Walt, principal, Hyattsville. Congrats to the teachers/staff of #TeamFelegy #pgcps for being super. #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I always wanted to make a difference some how...teaching children was a good fit for me #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. So many great experiences with teachers in elementary, middle, and high school, desire to share & facilitate learning #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 In high school, with all Physics,Chem, Calculus, I took an 'easy A' class called ERP with 3 year olds. Never looked back. #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: I helped my younger brother with homework & found I loved teaching. I knew as a HS student that I wanted to teach. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@principal64 Hey Chris! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Question 2 coming soon! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Teachers change lives via @Teachdotcom #mdeschat https://t.co/dKcmv0B45C

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1- Faith-based answer: truly felt a calling to teach. It's absolutely a passion of mine. Thankful to do the work each day! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I am inspired by the many people who choose to work in challenging schools. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2. How do you stay motivated and energized to work with students every day? #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@WalterReap challenging work but very rewarding #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: I decided to become an educator to have an impact and transform my community. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2- Prayer. Keeps me focused on the call, the work, and the dedication required. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2- The students. Their enthusiasm for learning and growing is contagious. Seeing them grasp a concept of struggle...awesome! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2. I am motivated every day by energetic teachers, bright-eyed children, and the desire to, somehow, make a difference #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Spending time dealing with complex issues with a team of open minded learners is refreshing. #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 I honestly believe it is a priviledge we GET to do, not something we HAVE to do, eyes lightiing up the moment a S 'gets it' #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2- Teammates- working with fellow enthusiastic and committed educators! Makes the work even more rewarding. #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: I always focus on what is best for students...true motivation to make a difference #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

All of this!! #mdeschat https://t.co/EVcge8EnXs

cmespds May 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 I honestly believe it is a priviledge we GET to do, not something we HAVE to do, eyes lightiing up the moment a S 'gets it' #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: I focus on the positive & celebrate the small stuff #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. I greet students at the door which almost always lifts my spirits, elementary students actually run & skip to get inside! #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 I especially love ALPS learners, I think for too long that population was under served. Every S deserves to learn new ideas #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@principal64 When they know you care... #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Question 3 on its way shortly! #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@principal64 My intern and I sing a welcome song everyday- the kids love it. They know we ARE happy to see them! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Be intentional and connectional! Set the tone for each day. #mdeschat https://t.co/O1yC8tVdg6

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. I greet students at the door which almost always lifts my spirits, elementary students actually run & skip to get inside! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@keithallshouse welcome, Keith! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3. Have some fun with this question! If you weren't an educator, what would you be? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

What I learned from teachers who inspired me via @edutopia #mdeschat https://t.co/MjqdMeYvTN

cmespds May 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Teaching is a calling- if a T doesn't love it, they won't invest in Ss. This is not a 9-5 or paycheck proffesion. #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: I would want to be in advertising writing commercials #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: beach umbrella girl 😄#mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A sports broadcaster. At least I think. Growing up, that's always what I wanted to do. That or teach. Love watching sports. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A mic drop situation right here! #mdeschat https://t.co/ClphBKj8Go

cmespds May 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Teaching is a calling- if a T doesn't love it, they won't invest in Ss. This is not a 9-5 or paycheck proffesion. #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 On a beach selling trinkets to the tourists! :) #mdeschat I've taught my entire adult life, it's all I can imagine doing

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3. My question, but still hard to imagine anything else, I started out college as a fine arts major, glad I switched #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@Karendonovan33 great minds think alike Bahamas work for you, we could team up! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: I'd be coaching asketball if I weren't scoring in school! #MdesChat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@Karendonovan33 maybe when you retire! #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@Karendonovan33 My 30 is up in 5 years, that work for you? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@WalterReap that's still teaching 😀 #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@cmespds mine too..im@in!! #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

You would be a writer #mdeschat https://t.co/kx3kUvcPqo

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3. My question, but still hard to imagine anything else, I started out college as a fine arts major, glad I switched #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Question 4 is coming up! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q4. Tell those who are thinking about becoming a teacher why it's worth it! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4- Impact. Fun. Impact. Fun. Did I mention impact and fun? :-) #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4: teaching is the most rewarding job in the universe..making a difference every single day..one smile at a time #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4. Teaching is worth it because our children need as many role models as possible, it's the profession that starts all others #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thank you letters to teachers via @edutopia #mdeschat https://t.co/oTQqDEtjg4

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4- Difference making, inspiring young people to do and be great. Equipping them with tools to help them do and be that. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@principal64 More comfortable clothes! #MdesChat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: The feeling of satisfaction that comes at the end of a long day, great memories that last forever, & the kids are funny 😎 #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4. Teaching is as close as you can get to being a rock star, ever run into a student at the store? Immediate celebrity status! #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 As a mentor teacher & PDS coordinator, I work with 4-5 interns a year. Make a difference 1 at a time #mdeschat https://t.co/StfsGdw5ZP

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Teaching at its core refreshes your spirit and provides purpose to occupation. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Question 5 is coming up & it's going to test how quickly you can find and post an inspiring teacher quote or link! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q5. Can you share a favorite inspirational quote, pic, or link? #mdeschat

sstorm01 May 5 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 #mdeschat https://t.co/eWtm9uq47j

cmespds May 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 I always joke I am a professional 8 year old, who else gets paid to dig in a good book like Harry Potter, play 24, always FUN!! #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/oBuez6io04

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5. I am fortunate to have known many heroes! Never underestimate the power & influence of a teacher! #mdeschat https://t.co/PMiwUMLCdf

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@principal64 great minds doc #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 #mdeschat https://t.co/RYUd2zfc5P

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@Karendonovan33 thief 😏, great minds! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Fact! #mdeschat https://t.co/DyElyG4ubm

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Teaching at its core refreshes your spirit and provides purpose to occupation. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Truth! #mdeschat https://t.co/VpZLOrK6Rf

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4. Teaching is as close as you can get to being a rock star, ever run into a student at the store? Immediate celebrity status! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT

21 reasons to quit your job and become a teacher via @HuffingtonPost #mdeschat https://t.co/4XhMWblNwV

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5. Inspiring students is a daily task! #mdeschat https://t.co/5fjCMUEUNE

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: This is one of my favorites #mdeschat https://t.co/rD47BkqR9c

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/yFLxmcJgVe

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@WalterReap so sweet Walt #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 #mdeschat https://t.co/Pnvz6ls3F0

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Question 6 is on its way soon! #mdeschat

NikkiDRobertson May 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Please break the tie for our JCHS Library Poem In Your Poket Award! Prize given TOMORROW! https://t.co/LNyMqZkVhc #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@WalterReap Love this!!! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6. What personal & professional qualities make a teacher great? #mdeschat

raleshevich May 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Guarantee the teacher was in tears reading that. #mdeschat #TeacherAppreciationWeek https://t.co/GdJvaIRIqJ

WalterReap - Moderator May 5 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#mdeschat https://t.co/yFLxmcJgVe

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6- Passion for the work, from the Ss to collaboration and commitment to continual learning. When Ss know you care, it shows! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@raleshevich @WalterReap hey, it's Randy, yay! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6. Patience, flexibility, the willingness to collaborate, enthusiasm, a sense of humor #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 Passion- in planning, instructional delivery and especially in your Ss. Ss deserve our best efforts. Less is unacceptable.#mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: Passion for the subject, engaging, fun, firm but fair #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6. The number one quality I look for is the "continuous learner," great teachers never think they've arrived! #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: patience, passion, determination..must love what you do!! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Growth mindset! #mdeschat https://t.co/oFAiFmUWnh

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6. The number one quality I look for is the "continuous learner," great teachers never think they've arrived! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Question 7, our final one, coming up! #mdeschat

cmespds May 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 with PARCC coming up, I've been highlighting both academic and non academic talents- no one test will define my Ss- they rock!. #mdeschat

raleshevich May 5 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: great teachers love their students, believe they can, inspire students 2 believe in themselves&their dreams. They touch lives. #MdesChat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q7. What's the best "thank you" you have ever received as an educator? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator May 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A7. I've received many tangible gifts, but the hugs and thank you's are always the best, plus the honor of watching children grow #mdeschat

Karendonovan33 May 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A7: having a child say thank you for helping me #priceless #mdeschat

PPW78 May 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A7: When a former student becomes a teacher & says it is because of you #mdeschat