#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday May 2, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
-
gonna be a bit late, but I'll jump in soon!
-
Welcome to ! Who is out there joining us tonight?
-
I will try to see if I can get back on track with reminders. Glad they help.
-
Hello, my name is Monica Boyd!
-
Good to see you again, Monica!!
-
Hi! I'm Linnea and I go to Grove CIty College in Pennsylvania
-
Hi Linnea! Welcome from Pennsylvania!
-
Waving to folks. Happy to see that last year's ferns in my shade garden have been coming back.
-
-
Hi, I'm Paige Cejer from Grove City College!
-
Waving right back at 'cha!
-
is IN THE HOUSE! Rob from Northern California!
-
Great to have you join us, Paige!!!!
-
YAY!!!!!!! (Are my tweets showing up tonight?)
-
-
-
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's celebrate!
-
Good evening! Dorothy here from Rochester, NY.
-
Hello from LV,NV. Missed a few but I'm back in action.
-
-
Great to have you back!!!
-
-
-
-
Michele, joining in from California.
-
-
-
Greetings from Prof Susan in central IL. Will be straddling both and tonight. Will do my best to focus in each.
-
Hello & . Tracy from MA popping in to say hello....it's been a while.
-
-
-
-
-
Hey Tracy! Headed to MA on Weds!
-
Tidbit: Why apples for teachers?Ts in the past, particularly on the frontier, often received sustenance from their pupils.
-
Super to have you here Tracy!
-
Okay...let's start by naming names... ;)
-
Q1: Who was/is your favorite teacher and why?
-
-
Business or pleasure? I hope the weather warms up for you.
-
-
Great to always have you here, Susan!
-
Erin Shortall, a pre-service English/Communications Secondary Education major at Grove City College!
-
Son's graduation from UMass, Amherst!
-
A1: Mrs. Struve (my 5th grade teacher) who taught me not only academic lessons, but taught me life lessons.
-
A1 Don Carmichael, HS Biology teacher. Challenged me to think deeper. Pushed me to do better.
-
Tidbit https://t.co/4rVaee4pYK
-
-
Tidbit: Why apples for teachers?Ts in the past, particularly on the frontier, often received sustenance from their pupils.
-
Hi Erin. Great to have you join in
-
A1 My favorite teacher was Miss Lannon. 5th grade. She was firm but also had a sense of humor. And drove a Falcon.
-
A1. Mine is a college professor
-
A1:Mrs. Lehman AP English senior yr. No-nonsense and such a great teacher. Made me fall in 💚 w/books.
-
Thanks for joining in, Bob--the deep thinker. ;)
-
A1: I had different teachers at diff phases of my life that were influential. I am blessed with many +ve role models.
-
A1 Hard to narrow down, but I'd say Mrs. Grant (3rd) & Mr. Byington (5th) are probably the reasons why I do what I do.
-
A1: Greg Wolcott the best English teacher who allowed us to have any critical opinion we could support
-
A1: Don Stuart, AP American History. We hung on every word he said, and were surprised when the bell rang.
-
What subject and why your favorite?
-
Q1: Please include the hashtag in your responses and tweets! https://t.co/RWbIAXuGNW
-
-
Q1: Who was/is your favorite teacher and why?
-
Q1: Please include the hashtag in your responses and tweets! https://t.co/RWbIAXuGNW
-
-
Q1: Who was/is your favorite teacher and why?
-
A1: My favorite teacher was my 12th grade AP English teacher. His passion and fervor for literature rubbed off on everyone!
-
Yay! My alma mater! Congratulations!
-
-
Jumping between and moderating Should be fun!
-
-
ok, here, what's question 1?
-
-
Love that when "in the flow" and unaware of time.
-
A1: Mrs. Seiberlich because she cared about us as students and people and cared about our character
-
-
A1 Another thing about Miss Lannon is that she taught us geography. I've liked geography ever since.
-
A1 a grade 9 Home Ec teacher 🤗 Mrs Snack .. Isn't that the best name ever for a foods teacher!
-
-
Q1: Who was/is your favorite teacher and why? YAY! you made it!
-
A1: Ms. Hatch was my first grade teacher! Build so many for me at a tender age! From Tracy Elementary School 1968!
-
A1. Fave T is MS Eng. T named Mr. Orth. Drama director, all around mentor. His drama experience also safe space, evry1 impt
-
That is a hoot!! (Good to see you, Sherry!)
-
A1: Dave Goldsmith was my favorite teacher. He helped me see the beauty in literature and he did with a sense of cool.
-
-
W/o Mr.O, would not have confidence. He was also hilarious, had a presence that makes u stand up strait, impress him
-
A1: Mrs. Miner--I had her in 1st grade and then again in high school when she taught Soc. Studies
-
-
-
A1 Great 1st question! Mrs. Stolper in kindergarten who embraced a changing demographic w love, grace, & acceptance.
-
A1 Miss Hochstetter, 2nd grade. She sent me down the road to enjoying poetry. Both reading and writing it.
-
A1 & Mrs. Dahlm in grade 9 English- she brought the characters alive and was more concerned with creativity than order
-
...but feel free to answer any question that pops up...
-
-
Q2: What has a teacher said to you that has always stuck with you?
-
Love this and what a beautiful way to remember her!
-
Thanks for sharing this!!
-
-
A2 Miss Hochstetter came up to me and told me to write poetry. That is what keeps me going as a poet.
-
9th grade was when I really started to grow out, owe everything to him.
-
A2. Coming from Mr.O, "If you can't feel it, fake it." Ive added "..then you'll start to feel it." Acting 101.
-
A1: I had a serious crush on my 1st grade teacher Mrs Graham. She told me she liked my red sweater so I wore it every day.
-
-
A2: "Every person matters." Mrs. Tafel 4th grade
-
Thank goodness for Miss Hochstetter b/c we now get to enjoy your work!
-
A2: "Always more, never less." This can apply to many different aspects of life that I have always remembered
-
A2: "You will make a positive impact!"
-
A1: My favorite T has been my history T because he tried to relate to the ss & communicate the content in a interesting way
-
A2: it is the tone not the words that will dictate how your message is embraced
-
Reminds me of a few lines of "Chorus Line."
-
A2: "it's ok to be unique." My 1st grade teacher taught us that word and its meaning.
-
First day as a teacher in staff room "by the of Sept those little brats will wipe that smile right off your face" Mr B 1/2
-
A2 I was so surprised when she came up to me because I was no longer her student. That touched me.
-
A2: you can be anything you want to be. Just go out and do it.
-
Hehehehehe. Do you still have that sweater somewhere?
-
He's a HUGE theater geek, he probably got it from there! XD
-
-
A2 The work you do is important. I heard that as a student, undergrad, & grad student.
-
Yeah. I wonder if she's still alive. I would like to thank her.
-
I vowed in that moment to never ever ever face a child without love and passion - best ex of who I didn't want to be 2/2
-
-
yay! Always glad to hear a HistT make content relevant!
-
A2: "You are capable of doing this." So simple, yet such an essential reminder.
-
A2. "Dare to be different"
-
-
A2: "Don't be afraid to make mistakes"
-
A2 A great philosophy prof taught to read Plato rhetorically (early dialogs diff from later). All writers/thinkers change.
-
Yes, sometimes we hear things and they remind us what we NEVER want to say how we never want to be.
-
Sometimes it's the simple things that mean the most.
-
A2 Oh, here's a good one I remember: "Are you sure about that?" (Tone dependent on situation.)
-
-
A2 Another teacher... Professor James Miller. He told me never say I'm a Jew first and American second. He was right.
-
Yup...it's all about tone too!
-
Exactly! And I've passed it along when I can
-
A1: My 5th grade teacher. I didn't like school that year, but she worked to build a relationship w me. Definitely resilient!
-
Terms of important for children to hear. Builds the locus of control from the inside. https://t.co/1U29zHJnzW
-
-
A2: "You are capable of doing this." So simple, yet such an essential reminder.
-
YES!! In the end, it is all about relationships!
-
A2: Take a different road to school & look at things you never saw before. Opened my eyes to life in immeasurable ways.
-
-
-
Q3: How would a student you know answer this: I know my teacher cares about me because...
-
A2 Another saying, not really said to me, but book had a line tht every1 just acts like they know what todo
-
You as well Sara. Thanks so much. Hope the questions continue to come through tonight...
-
-
yes, me too!!! All appendages are crossed. ;)
-
-
A3: Because she listens with her eyes and ears. She asks me questions about things that matter. And she shows care...
-
Q3: https://t.co/Nu4hQwgkHP
-
-
Q3: How would a student you know answer this: I know my teacher cares about me because...
-
A3: "I know my teacher cares about me because she shows me my potential and my worth every single day."
-
A3: ...because she give me many chance to learn at my own pace and to succeed.
-
-
A3: My teacher cares about me because...she treats us as individuals and works hard to get me to reach my potential
-
A2 Guess you could say that Professor Miller was like a Dutch uncle to me. I knew he cared.
-
A3...because she is not afraid to give me hugs, a pat on the back or her time.
-
A3: because the teacher asks about how I am doing and knows about my life other than school.
-
A2: My supervising teacher Dr. Bob asked,"Do you really want to be a teacher?" I answered yes. Made the .
-
A3: ...he/she listens to what I have to say, and makes me feel like what I say is important.
-
A3: Modified- My employees know that they are cared for because connects, supports, engages, & cares about me
-
A3: ...because she gives me many chance to learn at my own pace and to succeed.
-
Hi Kevin!! Great to see you!!
-
Q3 I work hard to make class interesting & 2 structure lessons so that all feel "smart," acknowledged & respected
-
A3 See A2 re Professor Miller. We need Dutch uncles in our lives.
-
Great to see you, again on !
-
A3 "...because he always tries to be available to talk about anything and tries to open my mind for acceptance"
-
A2: My supervising teacher Dr. Bob asked,"Do you really want to be a teacher?" I answered yes.
-
A3: they push me to do my best and will help when I ask
-
personal connections are pivotal for student success. https://t.co/9NlKDYBBUe
-
-
A3: because the teacher asks about how I am doing and knows about my life other than school.
-
A3: They talk to me about life outside of school. They listen to me.
-
A3: I know my teacher cares about me because . . . he has enough faith in me to allow me to think for myself.
-
Q4 for around the bend...
-
Do you think more men get asked this than women? Just wondering...
-
Q4: What is the best gift you ever gave a teacher?
-
"...also man, he talks about Star Wars. Like everyday..."
-
A3 Because they can hear what I mean even when my words and actions might scream something else
-
That's a good question. I'd be interested to know.
-
Read: A Whack On the Side of the Head
Book by Roger von Oech https://t.co/l5yVw7s6qz
-
-
A2: Take a different road to school & look at things you never saw before. Opened my eyes to life in immeasurable ways.
-
-
A3: because she makes me believe in me.
-
So important to validate thing and incorporate it into lessons.
-
A4: Best I could offer were words, but I have written many letters and cards to let my Ts know how much they impacted me.
-
Hi Scott! Glad you and the boys jumped in! ;)
-
A4: In third grade, I wrote my teacher a poem a week with illustrations, and she kept them in their own separate folder.
-
So great to see tonight-it's been a while, jumping in late from Reno.
-
A4: Homemade cookies when she was home sick (4th Gr) & my college acceptance letter because she made a difference.
-
A4: My mom always gave the gifts to my teachers, but I would write them notes and gave them a personalized basket
-
Too many Ss cannot adequately express their emotional needs. They feel either happy or angry. Need the gray
-
A4. Best gift I've given to a teacher? I don't know...Ive tried my best to live up to their belief in me
-
So good to see you, Ana!!!!!
-
A4 My mom was PTA president. She made a mean punch for class parties.
-
A4: starting as an assistant coach with a high school teacher when I was just 17, paying it forward
-
Absolutely. Why social understanding and emotional range needs to be taught...
-
I realize how precious and dear all those homemade gifts are!
-
A3 because she updates her courses EVERY semester to ensure that they're up-to-date for her students
https://t.co/7xgiDOPd9Q
-
-
Q3: How would a student you know answer this: I know my teacher cares about me because...
-
A4, haha my silence out of respect was probably the best gift I gave my teachers 😂
-
A4 I took care of my mom most of the times she fell and when she was very sick.
-
A4: I gave one of my teachers a scrapbook of our class of that year!
-
-
A2: You're not born gifted.
You have to learn to be that way. - Mort Karp'75
https://t.co/u3etK07xJQ
-
-
Q2: What has a teacher said to you that has always stuck with you?
-
A4 I loved a brand new T who a other Ss thought was a nerd.He knew that he mattered to me.and that is a gift to a T, I think.
-
A4: I remembered and honored Dave Goldsmith in an essay I wrote when I won an award. He had passed on, but I knew, he knew.
-
For sure! A student can tell!
-
A4 I have often wondered if giving Ts gift is newer thing.I don't remember doing this(unless my mom was doing it all along).
-
At the time it was a gut check. Great question from a great educator & great man.
-
-
Absolutely!! It's the BEST gift!
-
Even better when they call me out for being tooooo hard on myself. Oops. XD
-
A4: roses.She was mean, we put them in a box & told her to take good care of the gift as it was alive. Changed her thinking
-
It is wonderful to find blossoming educators on the chat!
-
-
-
A4: I am living it every day.
-
-
Q4: What is the best gift you ever gave a teacher?
-
Q5--a little variation on a theme...
-
Q5: One of the best gifts that anyone could give me would be...
-
A4 When I've gone back to my hometown and visited former Ts, they beam to learn I, too, teach!
-
-
A4 Best gift I gave a professor was taking a class with him every semester! He was so tough. I learned so much from him.
-
-
I had a student come back to me to say that she went into teaching b/c of me. I was so honored and humbled
-
A5: Knowing that I somehow made a difference in their life. Nothing better...
-
-
currently keeping a folder too, for each class, then I hope to go to their graduation & return in a card
-
thankfully, I'm pretty sure he asked all his students the same question.
-
A5: A Christmas ornament, or a book.
-
Okay , This teacher needs to get to bed so she can be ready for the gift of learning and teaching tomorrow. I appreciate you!
-
Great idea! It will be touching to do and such a gift for both you and the students.
-
As educators, (future Ts too) we all have the chance to reach out and guide to a better path https://t.co/s6F7V8omtj
-
-
A5: Knowing that I somehow made a difference in their life. Nothing better...
-
A5: anything made with love.The look a student gives you when they offer all that they have of smthg they made is priceless.
-
A5 Being told that I have changed Ss understanding of society, racism, education, social change. That thrills me!
-
A5: Super Bowl tickets when the Pittsburgh Steelers are in it, hope my wife is following this
-
-
A5: Honestly, the best gift that students could give me would be their smiles and devotion.
-
A5: the best gift would be something homemade and made from the heart
-
A5 When my mom was in rehab, several of her former students came up to her. No better tribute than that.
-
-
A5: Show up, bring your voice, be ready to learn from others and have fun.
-
-
-
A4 I feel that my gift is embedded into my presentations about I speak to their importance!
-
Hey Brian...I'd like the same if the Eagles get there. Someday perhaps...
-
A5 My mom and I were having lunch at the facility. Was like Old Home Week.
-
-
A5: One of the best gifts anyone could give me . . . is to become a happy, thoughtful, caring member of society.
-
A5 You know that "Ms. Sanchez," she taught me "something..." would be a great gift
-
Q6: It's all about taking care of the caretaker...
-
A5. Best gift someone would give me is to see them change the world around them, ripples upon ripples onto a better future
-
Q6: What is the best gift you gave yourself?
-
A5 There they were in their sixties coming up to a woman in her early 90s.
-
-
A6: time alone to relax and rejuvenate
-
A6 Time in the garden. Surrounded by beauty returning and beauty I am still creating.
-
Q6: What WAS the best gift you gave yourself?
-
A5:in all seriousness to have the great ladies I coached as youth fastball players pass on the love of game as adults
-
A6: knowing my limits. Knowing when to push further and when to retreat.knowing when a simple smile is all you need.
-
Your garden must look luscious right now!
-
A6 I changed majors to become a teacher
-
As I've grown up, Ive realized that society can change when we teach our children well. Lots of work tho
-
-
A6 Appreciating the miracle of spring. Everything looking so good. Never tired of it.
-
A6: Watching my child grow, learn and succeed. And being a parent as well...
-
-
-
A6: the courage to go back and start my masters at 40, long lag between time as the student, humble blessing
-
A6 Following my gut, instead of having a "career path" all mapped out.
-
Great! That was a big decision! I changed jobs to become a teacher.
-
A6: The gift of "Grace and Understanding" Realized that early trauma in my life was not of my own doing. Salvation ensued.
-
Fun conversation with my parents. They felt better once they knew I would still graduate on time.
-
A5 The best gift for me now:
to buy my new book when it's on amazon in 2 wks & help every S succeed
https://t.co/FP304rQPmI
-
A5 The best gift for me now:
to buy my new book when it's on amazon in 2 wks & help every S succeed
https://t.co/WZP8JLk24m
-
I get that. I did my doctorate when I was older too. See them thar hills...
-
A6: A second chance, and a third...
-
-
A6. A nap. Or a day when nothing's due, no need to hurry anywhere Or...
-
A6: I go to annual conference every year. It's like a retreat for me. Learning, connecting, validating.
-
A6 Another gift, taking time to write.
-
-
-
A6 ...Or, I'm able to travel and see various Ts classrooms, for a full school yr. Learn from their example
-
Awe...glad salvation found you.
-
A6: Furthering my education and buying good technology.
-
This is always a good one. (I need to find that time right now...I have a chpt. due!!)
-
Yes! We will have to connect one of these times!
-
A6 Having confidence to advocate for my Ss & being creative in my teaching practices-ranks pretty high
-
Don't be humble with Q7...
-
Q7: What makes you a great teacher? (Remember we ALL are teachers whether we are in a classroom or not.)
-
A6: Although I'm not a teacher yet, I would say that the best gift I will give myself will be the opportunity for creativity
-
For sure. Looking forward to Anaheim.
-
-
Yes, hope you also never lose your creativity...even with prescriptive curriculums ;)
-
A7: Helping students find their worths and their callings.
-
-
A7: I learn from my mistakes and my students.
-
Q7: https://t.co/Tq6GYgQhh9
-
-
Q7: What makes you a great teacher? (Remember we ALL are teachers whether we are in a classroom or not.)
-
A7: I think I have great energy which makes the Ss excited to learn what I am teaching about that day
-
-
A7: My strength is that I spend more time listening and asking questions than my students ask me.
-
-
A7: Listening. Understanding each child is different. Flexibility. Setting bar high. Encouraging creativity & learning.
-
A7 I'm halfway to being a teacher! My willingness to interact & connect, & volunteering sooo much.learned a lot in 4 yr volu
-
Thank you. Wait til you see my shade garden.
-
Listening...that's a good thing!!!
-
-
A6: work ethic, natural curiosity, love of current events
-
High expectations--impt. resilience protective factor.
-
A6: Taking time for my own family!! Was so caught up in work, that I wasn't spending much time at home...had to step back.
-
A7: My cheerfulness and enthusiasm, and knowing when to make a phone call.
-
-
A7 I could figure out a creative way to teach anything to anybody..even if I didn't know content; I could figure out tactics
-
You bet. All children deserve a high bar -- they'll shoot for it every time.
-
A7: work ethic, natural curiosity, and love of debate based growth
-
-
Love this Dorothy...knowing when to make a phone call. So vitally important.
-
-
A7 My Ss only get to be 5th graders once, so I make it the best I can, passionate about the craft w/humor
-
-
I agree totally. I actually loved the challenge!
-
A6 My passion for learning, student success, excellence,& an unmitigated faith in the potential in EVERY student to succeed.
-
-
A7: Empathy, always wanting to learn&grow, being an advocate.
-
A7 Love. Compassion. And a great sense of humor.
-
...also trying to impart to Ss how to be their own advocates...
-
Last question...the consistent last question on --it's all about action...
-
Q8: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
-
A7 I need my sense of humor for what I lack in patience. Runs dark but serves me well.
-
Another skill that needs to be directly taught...
-
-
-
-
A8: I will be conscious of making every student feel important and valued in my field experiences!
-
A8 Continue to love. Continue to garden. Continue to laugh. Continue to have a sense of wonder.
-
That will be a gift to both you and your students!
-
A8 I'm bringing fresh strawberries to my Ss bc they had a great sub report today 👏
-
A8: Continue working on resilience and the book I'm reading on it...
-
Good night everyone and thank you
-
-
A8. Well, tonight, I'll be emailing former Ts (and the awesome T I vol. with) Thank Yous.& construct AAPIMonth classmeets
-
Night, Tim! Thanks for joining tonight!
-
I had a great aunt who used to knit. We all have different things I guess.
-
What a great chat tonight! I appreciate you all!! I look forward to seeing you next week on
-
My best to all for two excellent discussions tonight! Thank you to moderators & all! Starbucks is closing. :-)
-
Thank you and for another engaging chat this evening.
-
A8 I'm going to think a little more deeply about why twitter chats make teachers feel so good....which is sooooo important
-
Thanks, Susan. See you next week!
-
Thanks so much for having me! Loved chatting with you all!
