#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday August 29, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Whoo-Hoo!! It's time for ! Who is joining us tonight?
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Read to be resilient. Could use a good
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Hello taking a break from reading textbook to be here https://t.co/xuySEOWtbb
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Whoo-Hoo!! It's time for ! Who is joining us tonight?
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Hey Debbie!!! Good to have you here!!!
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YAY!! It wouldn't be without you!!
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Good to be here. Feeling pretty beat, but tends to make me upbeat.
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Glad to be here to support a dear friend.
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Hello and Faige retired kinder teacher in Los Angeles
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SO good to see you!! (I just taught in K all last week and was in heaven!!)
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Thank you, Sara. That means a lot.
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You mean a lot and always bring a lot to
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Rob here from Northern California. Nine days into the school year, and feeling marvelous!
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Can you tell that I am almost fluent?!? ;)
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Not always, but I usually give it a shot.
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Hello everyone, tired bc of work setup,hw, no summer break. How are y'all?
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Absolutely.... I must say thank you for the laugh.
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Yay! Never did get many of those.
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Maybe feeling a little more perky than you right now since some of us haven't started school yet ;)
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Tonight's topic: Self-Reflections for a New Start
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Lol. probably. I just need an actual break for a month at this point. XD
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Hi, ! Just in from a "night on the town" (visited my mother-in-law and did some schoolwork in a Starbucks).
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Wow, some haven't started? We're in week three!
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You must now be on a caffeine high! Welcome!
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Were you subbing or coaching or ?
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Casey from Iowa. Need some positive talk tonight. It has been a long first 7 days of school.
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Self-reflection, huh? Let's talk Hamlet!
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Positive talk...that's what we're here for!
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Canada starts next Tuesday. Well Ontario does.
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We are still hiring in Just about a dozen more positions.
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"Tall iced decaf soy latté." Good to be here!
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Let's get this party started with Q1...
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ALWAYS great to have Rob here!!
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Q1: What drew you to your work?
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I am the queen of introspection. Sometimes it's self-indulgent. Other times it gets me somewhere.
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We don't start until after Labor Day; it was put back to accommodate new construction.
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Yikes. Best wishes! Good people are out there. It's finding each other.
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A1 A desire to do good,to help others the way I was helped in school.
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A1: to solve a need that was missing in the educational system. To assist all learners to succeed.
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Hi Lynne! Good to have you here at tonight!!
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A1 Son's woes starting school. I don't want another student to ever go thru what he did
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Good evening ! Paola, Middle School Head-KC. Having a school year filled with joy and learning!
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We have kids on campus for leadership training and varsity pre-season. Labour Day is first day of classes.
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A1. I became a sub while doing weekend weather at our ABC affiliate. I was hooked - it was my calling.
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kindergarten homework is exhausting....but I made it to
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Yes, and the operative word there is: ALL!!!
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A1 My mom taught HS French/Spanish. My dad taught data processing and accounting at the community college.
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Great to be here! Not usually online by now.
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A2. Became an administrator because I wanted to a bigger influence.
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A1: Hi all, joining for a bit. Helping kids find their way, enjoying my colleagues, and being paid to read and share.
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Good to see you, Paola and glad to hear that all is off to a good start!
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A1 Grew up in a college town. Always thought teaching was the way I would go. I liked kids and I liked learning.
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A1 I wanted to get an MA and teach at community colleges like my dad. So I did for a while.
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A1 Remembered the good Ts, I wanted to be like them. Then the bad ones & I didn't want kids to have Ts like them
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A1 Ed general or GT? I will go with GT. Saw Ss in my classes who had needs that were not being addressed. Wasted potential!
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A1 Plus, the books. I love the books and wish everyone else did too.
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Love it!!! The students have someone famous as their teacher!!
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A1: My Dear Brother says I have always wanted to be a teacher. I say circumstance.
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A1: Equity. I truly believe every1 deserves a real chance at being successful - and I want to give all kids that chance.
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YAY!! You are tapping into your resilience! So great to have you here, Marie!
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glad to join - been missing our collaborations! last months have been very busy
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A1 I think the importance of was instilled deeply into myself and siblings very early on.
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Blessings to you my friend!
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...but glad you ARE online now at
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A1 change perspective and help The underdog become a champion
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A1 Also genuinely believe I can help cause change in society by helping children at schools
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Yeah, for me, too. Any adult who treated us kids "like we were people," I was so grateful for.
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Great to have you join us tonight!!!
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A1 I wantd to teach adults. Originally I wantd to get a PhD, but couldn't hack academic writing. Community college was OK.
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And, well, you know Amherst! :-)
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So is belonging to a union. Had a summer job that required that, too.
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...and maybe a bit of both...
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Whoops,also forgot to introduce self: Thomas Mision, PreServiceElemEdu T in MN,finally started Bach. for ElemEdu
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Hi, everyone!
A1: My first response was work? Really?! Is what I do really work?
What drew me? Pure passion for
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I am right there with you!
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A2. I sometimes wonder if this is my calling or if it has changed and I'm missing the message.
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A1: I love kids and their energy
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A2: My interest in and love for people.
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LOVE AMHERST!! My son is there as we speak (type)
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Eldest brother is a professor at Pepperdine, and my sister is a paraeducator in Livermoore. https://t.co/q4xSda7viY
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Did any of your peers end up in education? https://t.co/qj4Z78dN9C
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A1 I think the importance of was instilled deeply into myself and siblings very early on.
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Bed time on the EST for this lead learner...learn alongside Staff and Ss!
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Always great to have you in , Thomas!
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I think a lot of teachers go through that at some point in time. Different reasons for each of us, though.
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Q2: What gives meaning to your work?
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Hi Dorothy!! Love is what it is all about!
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That makes me feel a little better. https://t.co/nOmiIbM3oK
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I think a lot of teachers go through that at some point in time. Different reasons for each of us, though.
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Q2: Think about it, and I hope your passion is bein fulfilled in your reply. https://t.co/BLOZ59RwZF
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Q2: What gives meaning to your work?
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Pleasant dreams! Glad to have you here at least some of the time tonight.
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A2 What gave meaning to my work was having the leader of my Sweathogs apologize to me.
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A2. Making a difference on a daily basis - you feel the moments in your gut and they tell you - you're "there."
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A2: Actually seeing the results in my kids. That they all bloom at diff speeds but they all bloom.
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A2 That beneath everyone,there's a light called possibility,it's a T's solemn duty to feed it to glow brighter
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A2 What gave meaning to my work was having older students tell me they appreciated me.
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A2: Appreciation. Recognition. Always something to learn.
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A2 Students who realize they can do whatever they need to do
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A2: Helping Ss and fams advocate for themselves, getting them the services they deserve.
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WOW!! That must have made you feel good.
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A2 What gave meaning to my work was writing a lesson for PLATO that was used after I left teaching.
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A2 For me, it's about making things better, for students, for teachers, for our community, better! !
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A2. Do you ever wonder if there is a higher purpose? I do...wonder, that is.
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A2 providing our amazing Ss with the best learning opportunities, serving Ts, Parents, and comunity
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Can I favourite that tweet twice? Or thrice?
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I love running into former students around town & our delight at running into each other.
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A2: Supporting teachers w/ Ss that are more "difficult" - helping them to connect, see their strengths, and make an impact!
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And you are making a difference!
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It did. I taught an 8 AM class, and these fellas in the back row would have been swinging from chandelier.
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A2 My Ks trusting that I'll be there 4them. colleagues trusting that I'll be there 4them. Ps ditto! It's been a gr8 journey
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A2: Collaborations w/ Ss, , parents! Meaning enters as we co-create relationships w/each other & w/learning itself
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A2: If I can be a positive part of a student's journey, my work has meaning. Sappy, but true.
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Do u know the bk Leo the Late Bloomer? I sometimes read it at Back-to-School night to Ps to calm them down
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A2: Identifying unmet needs, thoughtful discussions w HCPs, knowing my product reduces exposure to & consumption of opioids
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I didn't know you'd worked for PLATO! That was my third job in grad school (at ).
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My mom had that experience. Even when she was old woman in rehab, she had former students come up to her.
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Beautifully expressed! (Can I borrow that? I promise I will attribute it to you.)
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To teaching? I don't, actually. I do, however, wonder whether I'm actually working effectively toward it.
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Didn't work for PLATO but did write a lesson for PLATO about quotes vs paraphrasing.
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What a lovely compliment!
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A2 It is connecting with Ss, facilitating & observing deeper individualized learning, seeing their
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Someone else did the actual programming.
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Fantastic reflection Thomas https://t.co/SxMAHX8Csc
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A2 That beneath everyone,there's a light called possibility,it's a T's solemn duty to feed it to glow brighter
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I'm an administrator....but I do wonder. I question. Most of the time it is healthy and productive. https://t.co/J9FAXcc57j
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To teaching? I don't, actually. I do, however, wonder whether I'm actually working effectively toward it.
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YES!! That is always a kick!!
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Hope it doesnt undermine credibility of that expression,but I do believe in such possibility
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YUP! Couldn't agree with you more!
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Callings - too often un-realized declarations of comfort. Comfort the declaration of an approaching end. Teaching is endless
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Yeah. Referring to my mom, right? I was always impressed by former students coming up to her.
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A2 Had lunch w/retired T & we talked about Ts she commented about Ts & said I was one of those gr8 Ts. Still teary-eyed
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Love it! Love sappy because it IS true!!
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A2. Children r our future,they represent the possibilities that our world can become,for good or ill
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Hi Elizabeth! Nothing more impt. than relationships!
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1 S spent 4 yrs in MS, hooked on Red Bull. Saw him 2 yrs later ...
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, , , holds no limit to or https://t.co/iozTz8ELBz
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Hope it doesnt undermine credibility of that expression,but I do believe in such possibility
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Kinda funny. They recognized her in the dining area. They were visiting their own parents.
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... w/clear eyes, good grades. I didn't kick him out like other Ts had done
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Q3 coming up for more self-reflections on
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is now trending in USA, ranking 47
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He was my kid. I wanted him there.
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Are my tweets coming through tonight?
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Hi, Sara! Always great to connect w/ you and all folks! Great time to rejuvenate and feel .
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Love it! So glad you are here too!
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A3 Social justice. Back in the day, one guy at photo developer place called me Miller the Marcher (maiden name).
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Q3 didn't, but someone RT'd it
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A2: knowing we provide the best part of the day for some Ss from trying situations
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A3: Equity and Social Justice work. it's emotionally draining, though.
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A3: seeing my kids light up and excited to tell me anything. Making sure they succeed.
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Q3 for 8/29 - linking to your work! https://t.co/7eybbwSTEJ
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Q3: What are you most passionate about in life and in work?
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Thx to those retweeting my tweets. Can u believe I am still having trouble w/this? Talk abt resilience!
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A3 Books. As Joan Didion wrote, "We tell ourselves stories in order to live." & Forster: "Only connect"
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A3. I'm just passionate abt what I love. Superheroes, fantasies... 1/?
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Rocky and Bullwinkle say they are getting them.
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A3 Work passion: giving Sts voice/choice 2follow their interests & wonder. In life: 2be person I've always seen myself as
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I'm right there with you--in the work and sometimes getting drained.
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A3: same answer for both the opportunity to learn every day
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A3: Children. Helping parents help their children succeed. At-risk youth. Being of service.
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A3 My life led me to SpEd advocacy. Still trying to get education equality for my daughters.
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Q3: What are you most passionate about in life and in work?
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A3: Advocacy, personal and professional development, getting excited about problem solving.
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A3 2/? But all the things I love in common is that the characters always try to do right. Ultimately,what I want to do
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Whew!! Hi Scott and the boys!
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A3 For all students, really.
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A2: Making a difference. Helping to change a life.
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True that. Esp. when one feels physically alone pushing that equity forward
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A3: Equity. Advocacy. Inclusion. Diversity. Collaboration. Community.
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A3: Passionate about ensuring tomorrow is better than today. Inspire people to inspire others until we are all inspired.
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https://t.co/KFlAoY5pp7
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Thx to those retweeting my tweets. Can u believe I am still having trouble w/this? Talk abt resilience!
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You bet Sara. And so sorry to be late (ugh)...
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...and it only takes one person to change another person's life...and often it's a tchr.
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And through your work--you empower others--so the emotional drain you experience is worth efforts & process
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A3 about Seek to support each person I meet with seeing options, choices, and choosing!
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That and I should just get over myself, being all timid and hesitant...
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A3 Sappy but a passion for life long learning for myself, my Ss, & my children. Happiness, kindness, & social justice too!
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Whoops, different conversation. LOL
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A1: My son's needs = leaving the corporate arena. Never looked back.
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Nicely said! Welcome, Travis--glad to have you here at
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Yes...I agree with that...
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Q4: I am most passionate about and for all
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Lovin' these reflections!!!
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A3 Last but not least, helping my husband develop P2P democracy. Come join us.
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Never work!
Work: having to do something when you would rather be doing something else.
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Q4: What gifts/strengths do you bring to your work?
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A3 I also spent years as a prairie restoration volunteer. Still matters a great deal to me.
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I'm in minority-majority district; social justice means a lot to my Ss.
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Cool!! What did you do in that capacity???
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A4: Listening, compassion, advocacy, research, business smarts, collaboration, and genuinely caring about people.
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it's a surefire way to rechannel the emotional drain at times to take care of YOU.Know that you
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Q4: So important to recognize your skills, talents that you bring to your work! https://t.co/tMDfZbIwgU
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Q4: What gifts/strengths do you bring to your work?
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A4: passion, compassion, listening, understanding, and a cheerleading attitude of you can do it!!!
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A4 My spirit of collaboration & working as a team. always about kids & doing the best for them. Colleagues/admin/Ps got it
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Yes! We must not forget to "take care of the caretaker!"
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A4 Knowing when to be serious and when not to be serious. Also, book fiend & all that means.
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A4: passionate about writing, love to debate as a growth engine, love incorporating current events in social classes
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So very true. I need to try and remember that. Thank you. :)
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A4: For me it has to be relationship building. Without relation the ship will sink. It's the building block of all things.
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A4 I am a Pollyanna. I always think things will work out! I believe in & fight for my Ss. I have grit. I am a survivor!
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A4: Patience. Determination. Advocacy. Open-mind. Positivity. Asset-based thinking.
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A3: empowering Ss, Ts, all things education, family, community, serving/helping others, lifelong learning, growth, improving.
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Corporate is way over rated. They work more and have to pay more taxes for less of everything good. https://t.co/nWQdhwy6yx
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A1: My son's needs = leaving the corporate arena. Never looked back.
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I edit what he writes. I'd love to get him before a camera and make a video. He's trying to develop an app.
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Love that Brian..."growth engine." May use it but will credit you.
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A4: Genuine desire to learn and understand what is important to the person I am speaking with.
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I love the optimism--I'm the same way!!
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A4.In reality tho,I bring in the awareness that Race does contribute to edu for good/ill. That edu isnt merely academic
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I truly love that you give credit. proud of you all.
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Speaking in relation to my Bachelor program cohorts. Y'all understand this
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A4 (not enough space-ha!) Calm, thoughtful, perspective builder, asset-builder, empowerer, communicator, solution-focused
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Than you for the inspiration - so glad I was able to join for a few minutes. Have a wonderful week!
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Humor is as close as the nearest reflective surface for me.
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Thanks for stopping by! Take care! See you next time!
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Wait until you see and reflect on Q5...
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Q5: What is true about you today that would make your 8-yr-old self cry?
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A4: Patience-usually. LOL! Desire to learn more and know more. Desire to help others to be better.
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A5: Simple. The fact that I love to read, write, and learn.
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A5: Wow Sara...need a minute to wipe the tear away. Seriously. This is a question over a glass of wine.
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A5 How casually I can talk to teachers, nowadays.
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A4 Strong sense of ethics. I set high standards for myself and others.
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Q5 - Think twice about this one, it is deep. https://t.co/7e8Gcs4gmk
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Q5: What is true about you today that would make your 8-yr-old self cry?
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A5: That I still put the needs of others before my own. Did then, do now. Slow change in this area...
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A4 Good sense of language for editing. Critical thinking skills.
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Thanks for sharing I feel better now & I am inspired by all the reflections. Off to bed. Big training day ahead tomorrow.
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A4 Deep intuition. As close as I can get in taking care of Kid O.
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NIghty-night. So glad you could join us tonight!
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A5: gave up on my dreams to be a professional athlete 🏒⚾️🏈🏌
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Q4: listening. and i have worked in many k-12 settings so have different perspectives to share
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A5 That responsibility for others weighs heavily on my shoulders. That hasn't changed & it has it's pros & cons
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Just to clarify, I come from a culture of showing respect to authority, like Ts. We do not chat w/them,esp. during class
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A: allowing myself to be hurt by others. Not seeing that all people aren't honest.
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Soul-searching question. We should be together in a room to dig deep on this one, don't you agree?
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A4 Deep inner strength. Great survival skills. Resilience. Or stubborn.
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Yes, it definitely has its pros and cons.
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A5: Feeling alone, sometimes.
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;) I'll go with the resilience!
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A4 My no nonsense attitude.
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No doubt.... You're killing me here.
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A5 Bad Cry - The difficult decisions that I sometimes need to make, Good Cry - That I developed a great moral core to do it
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Sometimes I am just plain stubborn. I have to admit.
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Love the 2 parts to your answer!
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Really like the 2nd one Debbie...survival skills. Ditto.
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Q6...Another reflection where it is not the time to be humble...
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Q6: What is one of the things you like most about yourself?
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Given what I've been through, I'd be dead otherwise. Seriously.
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A6. That I make no apologies to being such a colossal geek/nerd
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A5: Loneliness and watching my parents suffer or cry.
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Indeed! Electronic Hugs being sent right now to all
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Yeah, I watch Japanese Comedy-Romance tv shows,and act like I'm a superhero, so what? Kids need to expand their horizons
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You can't ask for anything more than that!!
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A6: right or wrong I am the child's biggest advocate. We sort out the issue, decide if we fight it and then don't back down.
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Q6 Time to let that little light shine! https://t.co/RPg2DIty3S
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Q6: What is one of the things you like most about yourself?
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A6 That's an easy one That I can make fun of myself foibles/mistakes & all! & my resilience https://t.co/sW4ywQ493R
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Q6: What is one of the things you like most about yourself?
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A6: I am very good at deep self-reflection.
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Waiting for the inevitable is a terrible injustice of time. Wait not. Waste not. Begin Now and Here. https://t.co/LFx66qxqlL
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Q5: What is true about you today that would make your 8-yr-old self cry?
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Right back at all friends here... Thanks Rob.
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A5 The fact that I had to battle cancer.
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This was related to my A6 of being unapologetically a colossal geek/nerd Lol
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Here, here!! I'm right there with you!
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A6: That I can put myself in the shoes of others - not always easy, though!
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Perhaps, but it can also be something to monitor. Been taken advantage of as we all have in life...
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A6: straight shooter to a fault
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Ah, nice! It's that well-developed moral courage that makes all those experiences very, very good!
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Empathy is so important and what we want to help nurture in our children to m ake this world a better place.
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A6 Both my sense of humor and my childlike sense of wonder. I have my dad's sense of humor, and so he is always there.
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A6 I like that I find time to with co-workers, with friends, with family. If we are not having fun, something is wrong
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A6 That I like to learn new things
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A6 I also have my dad's honesty and his ethics.
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at 8 i lived in the uk w/ no plans to leave. my 8-yr-old self would tell me help others realize dreams they dont yet have
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A6: That I don't pay any attention to those who might condescend or pat me on the head and try to shoo me away.
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Best way to be. don't change that one.
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The hardest to "walk a mile in
my/their shoes
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