#kyedchat Archive
#KyEdChat is a weekly and Kentucky-specific conversation about all things education, from the nuts and bolts of curriculum and instruction, to the challenges of leadership and the politics of accountability. #KyEdChat draws educators from throughout Kentucky and beyond, engaging in a fast and lively hour of discussion, thoughtful questions and candid responses.
Thursday February 18, 2016
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for this weeks !
Welcome to ! Tonight's topic: . Let's celebrate how much we enjoy our profession!
will be in a Q/A format. Mark responses w/ A1...2...etc
Don't forget to include the hashtag so everyone can follow along and for this special chat .
Please share your name, where you're from and something you love.
Hey im from , east coast Canada! always lookin for & music teachers to network with!
b/c it humbles, enlightens, and strengthens me daily. Not many can say that about their "jobs".
welcome to ! Happy to have you with us! What grade level do you teach?
Hey, . Lyndsay from Boone County. I love my students!
Donnie Piercey, 5th grade teacher/tech integrator for . I love seeing how much coffee I can drink in one sitting.
Julia, Lee County Middle School, FMD teacher. I love my kids - both at home & school.
The ability to help children achieve their best!
My name is & I am from KY and I don't really teach bc I'm a Twitter profile but I do !!
middle school grades 6-8 physed, classroom music and concert band!
James, Librarian at I love
Hi - Heidi librarian in NKY present
Jessica from Collins HS in Shelby Country I love watching the kids loving to learn.
Jamie from Hardin County! I love coloring!
So cool to see all these rockin' Kentucky educators sharing what they love doing!
Dee in Frankfort...I because I love see students' eyes when they have success!
Kristie from JCPS in the house!
Bonus points! Sounds like you love one teacher in particular. So sweet! ❤️
Also happy to have helping me co-moderate tonight.
This is Sarah, 7th grade ELA teacher in Hardin County. I and my sweet dogs!
Also cool to have semi-co-moderating tonight. :-)
Let's get this party started...
Kim from Whitley. Joining in for a bit!
Mike from Bardstown. I love lamp.
Q1: Let's just get right to it... why do you ?
Nick. Low incidence teacher in Hardin co
Tonight will tell if + = awesomness like me + in :)
Lots of new folks tonight.. Love to see that!
A1: I for more reasons than I can list. It'd who I am!
Q1: Let's get right to it... why do you ?
A1 I because of the literal change I see in kids love seeing their joy and growth
A1. I love the challenges faced each day. I love my kids, they make it interesting!
nah... I've heard is all hung up on him/herself. No brown M&Ms in the green room.
I'm mentoring the next doctor, lawyer, dentist, engineer, teacher, ...
A1. I b/c it's how I invest in the future. I am positive my students will make the world a better place.
I bet it has something to do with the loveboat twitter post you made
Um... Got ahead of myself. So above is A1.
I because I really dig watching ...
Growth is amazing to see!
A1. simply because I get to help kids dive into resources and learn how to use them!
I think that was my favorite :)
A1: I because I get to be me!
A1: I for the aha moments!
I when I watch my Ss grow from young 6th graders into seniors. I love watching Ss mature and grow into young adults.
A1: Outside of the obvious (showing students cool stuff), Teaching gives me the freedom to be creative. I love it.
Brick is my spirit animal
A1: Personally, I love seeing TEACHERS connect and have the a-ha moment in the Twitterverse!
A1 ! because I get to learn something new everyday
A1. I love that I can still dance at school dances!!
Q2 coming up soon! Look to ---> .
A1 Love seeing students make connections, getting excited about their own interests, pushing themselves
The metamorphosis is amazing, isn't it?!
JCox fr I - teaching called me from a young age-used to play school for hours after school w/my pretend class!
Q2: What one change would make you even more?
I did too! And I loved helping teachers
A2: Oh, man! Spending a half day teaching ELL and a half in Kindergarten would make me extra !
A2: less paperwork, more time to focus on student needs
A2: more positive recognition of effective teaching & less useless paper pushing would make me more
A2: less testing... more hands-on
a2 Have 2: To reach more kids that can't see the forest for the trees... to be able to share with more teachers
A2. I would even more if I had more time to collaborate w/people who share my passion for teaching & learning
I'd revamp the way students are assessed each year. It's better than it was when I first started, but could be so much more.
A1. More time to collaborate with other Ts & more ways to include my Ss in gen ed classes.
I agree with this one too!!! It is hard to pick one!
Bless your heart! The world needs more yous, my friend.
it used to hurt my heart to watch my classmates throw books away at end of the yr. Took mine home to stock my room!
A2: ...oh, to be done with mandates!!
A2. More time to collaborate with other Ts & more ways to include my Ss in gen ed classes.
A2. I'd like to see the expectation for all kids be to GROW from every teacher!
A2. Less paperwork and more time celebrating successes of both teachers and students would make me even more!
A2. Less standardized testing and apathy;
Look at you with your fancy words!!!
Haha, thanks! I greatly miss ELL! I'd also love to mentor newbies when I have more experience.
A2 More time to PLAY and experiment and PLAY
A2: Having politicians and policy-makers who didn't publicly diss teachers and schools would help make us all more.
Hey there - we can't forget playing to learn :) https://t.co/aT4BbfA40s
A2 More time to PLAY and experiment and PLAY
A2: I would even more if more districts unblocked me and embraced the power of social media.
A2: more and more flattened leadership-in the real sense. Not just "canvass the staff for thinking we won't use"
I saw that KyEdChat was here and thought it would be ok to jump in :)
Twitter lets teachers connect https://t.co/7EodWPzmTP
A2: I would even more if more districts unblocked me and embraced the power of social media.
I'm here! Just popping in and out, you know!
Thank you for your kindness! :)
Wait who is ? hijacked my account!!!
that's fight #638 on a list of 2,303 fights for this year. I haven't lost one yet but time is my enemy
Curt from Thomas Nelson stopping by today because this topic is awesome!
Q3: Besides the students, who/what inspires you to ?
A2 - Use student voices. I can do a better job listening to kids & making positive changes for them. Who's school is it? Theirs!
she's busy doing some beta testing
no you're awesome. Saw your periscope the other day?! What was Best Day Help?
wait... didn't it launch last year? Oh, the snow stopped it
A3: This whole dang state full of teachers is pretty inspiring if you ask me.
A3. My amazing colleagues inspire me to every day -- even when it gets too hard to go it alone.
A3. My desire to keep learning inspires me to . I tell the kids we will learn together everyday.
a3 Not to get to gushy, but I want to provide/share/help at least 10% of what my teachers gave me K-Graduate School
A3 my field means a bunch to me. I love my friends in my building too
A3. and make my job better with their constant help in our growing Makerspace!!
A3. My incredible inspires me to more - especially when I'm struggling
A3. Having awesome colleagues by my side make me love teaching!!
A3: Inspirational leaders like & in inspire me daily that school can/should be different.
A3: I feel like teaching is my talent/gift, that teaching is what I was called to do.
A3. Innovative colleagues!
A4: Other teachers- I love to talk with others about their students and classes. Our enthusiasm should rub off on each other!
A3: That is all it takes (besides the students...)
we appreciate YOUR dedication and enthusiasm. You rock.
A3. helps me love teaching when its not easy
A1: I because I get to celebrate victories everyday. Not many careers give you the platform to do so.
A3: My mentor, my love for learning, my own kids!!
A3 - My staff! They are dedicated. They have a growth mindset & want to grow themselves & students everyday! I'm blessed.
haha hope you enjoyed it. I think they're going well. Ss ask me about them the following day
A3: Negativity inspires me; this profession is not for faint of heart & my goal is https://t.co/o9bN6iY3ih
Q3: Besides the students, who/what inspires you to ?
For sure! https://t.co/mJt1TyAeQ0
A3: Inspirational leaders like & in inspire me daily that school can/should be different.
A3 - Our staff! They are dedicated. They have a growth mindset & want to grow themselves & students everyday! I'm blessed.
A3: The small gains that happen daily (if I'm really looking) in the classroom & positive PLN inspires me to
A3.2 taking risks and trying new things with students who are up for the challenge also help me
A4 and my fellow rockets!
A3. Besides students? inspires me to . She works SO hard and is a great leader. So glad to work w/ her
a3 Not to get too gushy, but I want to provide/share/help at least 10% of what my teachers gave me K-Graduate School
A3 - Our staff ! They are dedicated. They want to grow themselves & students everyday! I'm blessed.
A3. Part 2: my JTA peeps for always being willing to try WHATEVER I ask of them!
different as in ...ya know ...like...real cool ..& ya know ....innovative?
A1: I because I ❤️ the relationships I build with scholars and ❤️ celebrating their success
A3 and my fellow rockets!
Q4 coming soon... Look to
Q4: Many consider teaching one of the most stressful professions, yet why do we still love it?
A3: plus my PLN, , are inspirational!!
A3 part 2: my big brother inspires me--I wouldn't be a teacher at all if not for him.
A3: My family of educators that surround me. I am lucky to have them
A4: It's what I love. It's become part of my identity. And I just plain love kids and the relationships we build.
That's cool! Sounds like there's an awesome story there.
A3: Colleagues who take time out of their day to push me to be my best, after they've spent the day doing the same to 150 Ss.
A4 would not have the same fulfillment or joy or motivation if I didn't
A4 - For the passion of purpose. To see a child give a spark to learning is rewarding! Each day brings new exciting challenges.
A4: I'm in this for the money... not really... :-)
A4: We still teach because of that fire for learning that burns inside of us can't be tamed.
A4. I think stress is related to why we love it. Effective Ts go out of their way to help every S find success in the classroom.
A4. Because I get constant feedback....kids show me they need me....and I need them!
is this your first Twitter chat?
A4: We even though it's stressful b/c we know it's worth it. Society can't move forward w/o education!
A4 I tried NOT to be a teacher right out of college... I couldn't do it. It's in my blood
A4: I still because kids still need support and I refuse to give up on them
A4: It is most often good, productive stress. It pushes me to learn, bring my best, & stare down adversity.
A4. When you know you have touched a Ss life you forget how stressful it all was getting there.
A4: We teach because the world depends on us. Without teachers to inspire there would be no Einsteins or Steve Jobs.
A4: Stress shows you care about your job and are invested in its mission. Use it as motivation, not as an impediment.
A4: the work matters. You are a force to be reckoned with.
A4: always chasing the unicorn-that delicious place where belief, purpose, and connection meet
A4. It allows me to be creative, each year you get to start over with new ideas, a new direction, it's never dull
A4: Makes me get out of my comfort zone!!!
A4:Teachers are strong & able to deal w/ the challenges in education-support each other. We 'cause we love success!
A4 Because some stress is worth the goal, worth the growth, worth caring about kids and what they can do
Profound! https://t.co/eSC9CSPYJd
A4: Stress shows you care about your job and are invested in its mission. Use it as motivation, not as an impediment.
A3: The challenge of doing what seems like the impossible every year.
Wow! Súper excited for you!!! There should be a class in college about using Twitter chats to find your tribe!
Amen sister! I want a herd of unicorns https://t.co/4ixe6kFavB
A4: always chasing the unicorn-that delicious place where belief, purpose, and connection meet
A4: There's a sense of purpose derived from helping another person realize his potential
A3 I get encouragement and support from others when it's tough
It is where I found mine!
Q5: What role should leaders play in all of this?
A4: Because it's eustress and not dis-stress: positive sweat and effort that lifts up other human beings. https://t.co/VNYcHEFs22
A5. Support, encouragement, enthusiasm, consistency....are all wonderful to see!!
A5.1 admin should help empower teachers to become leaders in their own way
A5: Leaders need to LEAD by example. Simply put.
A5 Listen. Give support. Model what you want teachers to do in classrooms. Lead with purpose. https://t.co/lAuuH9IHKB
A5: Leaders in the building can be role models and a support system when the job gets stressful
someone get me a dictionary so I can de-code tweet! I'm off the clock, little words please.
A5 leaders should cultivate and encourage collaboration Leaders should innovate and demonstrate
A5. Trust Ts to make important decisions about teaching students. Provide support as needed.
A5: Leaders should remove barriers, unnecessary aggravations, paperwork. Be class air purifiers, not polluters.
a5 They can and do create/support/encourage environments that make it easier for everyone to
A5: Listen... Support... Transparent... praise... I found mine...
A5.2 leaders should recognize positives
I did! Thanks for remembering!
: empower is one of my favorite words. Provide a safe zone to fail forward.
A5: this may be an admin ? But we are all leaders. Ss look to us for leadership, consistency, and help just like we do from admin.
A5: leaders need to trust teachers as professionals and support them, especially in front of the community.
A5b: Not be afraid to try new things!!!
A5 Support teachers to find their path and voice, not be a robot. Encourage.
A5: Leaders need to stand up for students and teachers. They need to be focused on student growth, not necessarily test scores.
A5: Great leaders choose to be bothered by things in schools that seem impossible and rally their troops/tribe to solve them.
A5 lead lrner, risk taker, dreamer, visionary, uplifter, tough conversation haver, barrier remover, filter https://t.co/TPlf8235Cy
Q5: What role should leaders play in all of this?
I just slowed down enough to hop on - what's the current question?
: What role should leaders play in all of this?
A4: At OTIS we don't , we love helping those who .
Me sorry. Me talk slower. Me love teaching. :)
A5: Be a leader, supporter, and advocate! Stay positive and keep rocking it out!
A5: Leaders should support & take an active role w/ Ss & Ts. Build rapport and atmosphere conducive to
A5, part 2: leaders should focus on empowering teachers to be the best they can
A5 Our leaders model how to in the best of ways! Watch, listen, and learn from them.
"choosing to be bothered" I love it! https://t.co/ExnhxXRNwE
A5: Great leaders choose to be bothered by things in schools that seem impossible and rally their troops/tribe to solve them.
One of my favs!!! I show it to my students!
now we're talking. Me had long day reading tweets. Me have hard time this late at night. Me sends many thanks.
Trying this for the first time :)
Q5: Leaders have to keep momentum going and provide means for to grow around them.
AWESOME!!! One reason I is because of ...
I've heard you've inspired many with your encouragement and support. You are highly esteemed, Mr. Zietz.
A5: leaders set the example and daily should demonstrate why we
A5: Keep momentum going. Love it! https://t.co/njYGVEczJq
Q5: Leaders have to keep momentum going and provide means for to grow around them.
we've heard you're a rockstar! welcome!
A4: One of the main reasons I still is the passion I have in engaging w other teachers. Daily smiles of kids, too!
Q6: How has your PLC/team contributed to your love of teaching?
A5. I also think it's important for leaders from all levels to take a walk in others' shoes now and again.
Lol. Tweeted tonight under .
A6: My PLC team has been so open to trying new things & supportive of my leadership endeavors.
A5: when you as admin you are willing to take the time and develop the love in your teachers
I was thinking the same thing - it's good to listen, & spend time in the classrooms & halls https://t.co/iw3ueotdIG
A5. I also think it's important for leaders from all levels to take a walk in others' shoes now and again.
A6: their passion and enthusiasm. A go-get-em attitude goes a long way!
A6 . Give new ideas. Seeing perspectives I don't.
A6: All of just rocks... even . :-)
A6: My PLC has been my support. We bounce ideas off of each other, share resources and we have even taped lessons to analyze.
Q6: My PLN (real life & virtual) gives me inspiration and a sounding board! Enthusiasm ripples out...
Q6. My online PLN has been a great reminder of why I . in San Diego was an amazing way to celebrate educators.
trying these hashtag skillz for the masses at
A6: Support! Knowing you are in it together!
A6: our ELA team is the epitome of awesome. We build one another up and always offer helpful feedback.
A6. As an LMS, the whole school is my PLC. I've learned so much about looking at things from various perspectives.
a6 Shared positivity and growth mindset.. and their expertise and talents!
A6: I get excited when my Ts see growth w/Ss due to their efforts, pushes them to keep collaboration going
A6: My PLN's keep my thoughts centered around making stronger!
Yes! Perspectives are KEY.
A6: they understand that I take a different approach when teaching... :)
I can tell you're an amazing "school librarian" already. Way to go!
A6: Openness, Willingness, No fear of failure, honesty, passion, sounding board, I could go on.
Coming up on our last question... get your Youtube ready, people...
. A4: We teach because the world depends on us. Without teachers to inspire there would be no Einsteins or Steve Jobs.
A6 my inspires me to more by supporting me in trying new things & being a sounding board
This was NOT one of my questions!!! :)
Q7:And why not? Pick a song that represents your love of teaching.
A6: LWP/GCC leadership cohort-so awesome; Area 6 GCCs don't meet as PLC, so guess what JC did? Yep made some calls to lead one
