Jared from UEN here. Can’t think of anything better than to have a quality mentor in your life. I know how much my mentors have meant to me. #utedchat@GraniteSchools
Rachel Thompson here. Instructional coach & passionate learner in Alpine School District. Cheering for @btalonia & ready to learn with all of you! #utedchat
We will follow the Q1/A1 format. Feel free to lurk or to jump in! We are so excited to have you join us! The last question will be a Call to Action. Feel free to respond with C2A:
Don't forget to use the #UTedChat in each of your responses.
Wonderful to see so many familiar faces to #UTedChat and some new friends. Take the opportunity to follow the brilliance of this PLN. First question up in one minute!
Q1: Who was an inspirational educator that impacted your life as a Student? What grade were you in and How did they inspire you? Give them a S/O & invite them to join Tonight!
#UTedChat
A1 I have to say two of my mentors have been @kdumont and @trainerob I’ve learned so much about being an edtech and a leader from watching their examples. Great guys and fantastic teachers. #utedchat
A1: Fan Mayhill Gates (college), Jan Amundsen (7th/8th gr.) - built positive relationships & loved their subject matter. Helped me feel connected & influenced my decision to be a teacher. #UTedchat
A1: One of my favorite was a college ELA teacher (Samuleson?). Was the hardest class ever. He cared a lot and challenged us. Taught us to love discussing literature. #utedchat
A1: My elementary principal, Roy Warren, was a great example of how an administrator can positively impact students. I loved how often he was in our classes teaching and learning. #utedchat
A1- Coach Roger Pyper - Wasatch Middle School - Taught psychology... hard nosed/old school teacher... you knew he cared about you and expected the best... took interest in each individual/time to build relationships #utedchat
Best teacher I ever had was Vernon Bingham, Spanish teacher at Box Elder High School. I loved him. I graduated high school in 1972, so I don't think he would be able to join. #utedchat
A1: Robin Bucaria, @bucaria_robin, was an amazing teaxher and mentor during a difficult time in my life. She taught me to think deeply and to write in 12 grade English. #UTedChat
A1: As a student, my favorite teachers were usually my choir or over the musicals. My third grade teachers were awesome, tons of fun projects. #utedchat
A1: I was inspired by my 6th grade teacher Mr. Milligan. Long since retired and I doubt he is on Twitter...but I’m going to give him a shout out anyway. He pushed me to strive for excellence and showed me how to have fun doing it. #utedchat
Q1: Who was an inspirational educator that impacted your life as a Student? What grade were you in and How did they inspire you? Give them a S/O & invite them to join Tonight!
#UTedChat
A1) Mrs. Thompson. She was my 5th and 6th grade teacher. She allowed me to be me, and guided me as I needed it. She also pushed me to become more involved. #utedchat
A1: Part 2: With the #LBDL training @uenpd is doing, Mr Warren, my elementary principal is a part of it! We’ve been able to reconnect a million years later! Such a rad experience! #utedchat
#utedchat A1: My @TASIS_Lugano high school Chemistry teacher Mr. Haley was amazing. He sang the periodic table of elements sing on the 1st day, incorporated his dolls (intel man & later Todoro) into his scenario questions, & was always so positive! Genuinely enjoyed what he did!
A1: I had a great debate coach, Mrs Barnett, who supported us and gave us lots of space to grow. She taught us all the value of working together to achieve our goals. #utedchat
Q2: As an educator who has had a positive and enduring impact on you that you would consider a mentor? What has been the impact in your professional life? #UTedChat
I was influenced in my youth by a number of great teachers, including Band teacher Jim Nissen from Moab, Utah. Always saw the best in me. @btalonia@gatekeeperpete#utedchat
A2: Grateful for the influence of Dr. Taran Chun who inspired me to continue my education & to the first Admin. Team I was a part of: @blaineedman@mikeericksen1 & @gatekeeperpete I've had a lot to learn & they have been incredible mentors! #UTedChat#ASDgameChangers
A1 - My dad was my high school history teacher/basketball coach - loved that he never let me get away with anything and always expected the best out of me - it was a hard separation between dad/teacher/coach - wouldn't change the opportunity/expericne - Wasatch Wasps #utedchat
A1: I had some great ones - but my kids have even better teachers than I had! Special shoutout to the great Ts at Foothill ES in Saratoga, CA #utedchat
A1: Most inspirational teacher EVER was Herr Nicholas Berg, my 9th grade German teacher. Students were priority and German came 2nd. I still remember the time he spent on ARFF every week: Achievement, Respect, Fun and Freedom - his own SEL curriculum. #utedchat
Q1: Who was an inspirational educator that impacted your life as a Student? What grade were you in and How did they inspire you? Give them a S/O & invite them to join Tonight!
#UTedChat
A2: Tom Kramer - met me my very first day of teaching decades ago, & he still provides wisdom & insights. Patiently helped a very young teacher gain perspective & focus on what was important. #UTEdchat
A2 I would have to say two groups: the entire edtech crowd that attends #cForum each month and the @ucet board. They both have shown me new ideas for training. More importantly, they’ve shown me what dedication in education looks like. Proud to call them my peers. #utedchat
A2: Dale Ahlberg, my principal at Sprucewood Elementary in Jordan SD (now in Canyons). S=He knew I wanted to be a principal and he mentored me every step of the way. Taught me to say "yes" to teachers as often as possible - 90% of the time! #utedchat
A2: I’m so lucky to be surrounded by amazing educational leaders at every turn - from the @uenpd team to the @UCET board to past colleagues @EdTechGSD and @GTI_SLC! #utedchat
A2: again I would say my parents. They both instilled the importance of keeping kids first. If you always keep kids at the center you will succeed. #utedchat
A2: I have had amazing administrators that have allowed me to take risks. Also had several teachers that took me under their wings when I was a new teacher. #utedchat
I am so grateful to Shar Ricks @shar_ricks. She mentored me through my first year and beyond. Helped me through all the tough times. She taught me soooo much. How to look at data, how to teach comprehension and writing... The list goes on. #UTedChat
A2 - My current colleague/principal - Brad Davies - emphasized the importance of relationships/the individual - student/faculty/parent - and asking questions/data to guide dialogue - worked with him closely now for 4 yrs. - learn something new each day #utedchat
Thanks @btalonia. You are the mentor here leading a statewide #UTedChat. When I think of you, I can't help but think of all of the amazing students and young educators you have influenced in your career
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@btalonia, @mikeericksen1, @gatekeeperpete, @btalonia
A2: Mr. Fiack, J, Woolley, Carrillo, and many more. So much experience from each. I just try to take a little at a time, apply their wisdom in my class, and look to improve. #UTedChat
A2: Dr. Candace Turk (also retired and not on Twitter). She gave me my wings when I was a middle school teacher. Supported me in the face of bullying from colleagues. Modeled servant leadership. Encouraged me to become a principal and continues to mentor me. #utedchat
Q2: As an educator who has had a positive and enduring impact on you that you would consider a mentor? What has been the impact in your professional life? #UTedChat
A2: Mary Howell Moss at Olympus High brought history and psychology to life! She began mentoring me when I was in high school by letting me be her student aide and encouraged me to see and feel the passion behind teaching and learning. #utedchat
@LGallywag mentored me my first years of teaching. And she wasn't even my assigned mentor. That's what made her so great. Mentor shouldn't necessarily be an assignment but instead, a group effort, especially for new teachers. Plus Lisa's taste in music was epic. #dm#UTedChat
A2 I would have to say two groups: the entire edtech crowd that attends #cForum each month and the @ucet board. They both have shown me new ideas for training. More importantly, they’ve shown me what dedication in education looks like. Proud to call them my peers. #utedchat
Specifically, @melville1953 who saw the potential in me even as a new teacher and gave me the opportunity to try my crazy ideas, train, and be a leader. #utedchat
A2) Without comparison, Rachelle Montoya @Blondieloves4, #TeamBCSD. A Principal that wants more for her family, self, staff, and students. I can never thank her enough. #utedchat
A3 - As a mentor to interns/teachers - I strive to empower, guide, and support them - if those three things are happening I'm confident a solid foundation for success is being established #utedchat
A3: I am grateful for the mentors, both formal and informal who have helped me be brave, have courage to try new things, who have shared their best practices & who have consoled in time of need. They have been HOPE builders. #UTedChat
A3: My experience with mentoring as a new teacher was disappointing. Now I am a mentor myself, trying to give my new teachers what I wanted - regular conversations and support, not just cards and a log to fill out at the end of each year. #utedchat
Q3: A mentor encourages you to be better than you wer yesterday. Cheres with you when you do hard things and make progress toward your goals and supports you as you strive to be successful on your own.#UTedChat
A3: Thinking about those who have helped me most, I think it was their "Yes, and" attitude- rather than the possible "No, but" attitude- that really helped me learn. #utedchat
A3: I have learned a great deal fron @disudds , Director of Teaching and Learning at the USBE. We worked together for years as math specialists. I learned how to work with many diverse people and what math instruction was all about. #utedchat
A3: my mentor when I was going through my admin instilled so many important strategies. Without her, I would not have the administration strategies that I have. She taught me to budget, hold difficult conversations, but most of all how to listen. So important. #utedchat
A3: I was hired the day for 7th grade orientation. Two teachers (Janet Gustavson and Camilla Thomas) helped me set up my room and then payed for my lunch when they could tell I was completely lost. They helped me all year long, answering so many questions. #utedchat
A1 not on twitter but one of my biggest professional mentors is Shane Farnsworth. Gave me opportunities to grow. Saw my strengths and gave me assignments that allowed me to build my capacity. #UTedChat
A3 I know a lot of people say we learn by example, but my mentors have taught me by sharing their stuff! Sometimes a good resource goes a lot further than anything else! #utedchat
So nice to see log lists of caring mentors from #UTedChat! Tom here, and my mentor for my first three years at Matheson Jr, Matt Goebel, did so much for me; food, confidence, ideas, sounding board, and more!
A2: This is hard, mostly because I've largely had to chart my own course. I'm very grateful for supportive colleagues and the trust of my leaders though. @tabitha_pacheco counts as a mentor for her encouragement in the @HSG_UT Utah Teacher Fellowship.
A3: My first year teaching Mary Weagle helped me through everything from lesson planning to ordering from the district warehouse to parent teacher conferences. I wouldn’t have made it without her support and friendship! #utedchat
A3: I don't have a formal mentor, but I consider all of the teachers at my school mentors. I know I can approach them with Qs and get sage advice. Sometimes their wisdom is counterintuitive but invaluable the same #UTedChat
A3: Mentors have challenged me, encouraged me, made me smarter by sharing insights & questioning. Cheering through the failures & helping me believe in what was possible for kids. #UTedchat
Hi Josh! I miss you, my friend! My super awesome principal @nick_schumacher encouraged me to step up from lurking for #utedchat tonight. I’ve missed your insight!
A3: I'll never forget the explicit guideline of trying to be just a little better, 10% better. Good advice for the learner who always bit off more than she could chew! #utedchat
#utedchat A3: going in fresh it was daunting to come up with lesson plans. A well thought out curriculum map and collaboration on that map was key. Important to have those in place and follow them!
Sorry I’m late! But happy to have been encouraged by @nick_schumacher to join #utedchat. I teach in the Copper River now but spent the first 6 years of my career in Utah. Happy to join tonight! #utedchat
A3: My first year, four of the six of us on my fourth grade team were new. Glad I had #utedchat, #4thchat, @ucet and Twitter as my mentor. I had to go out and find PD and mentoring or I never would have made it.
A3: Another of my favorite mentors is @teachermanUT. Have been around him 10 of my 11 years teaching. He is listens to crazy ideas and shows me how they could become reality. #utedchat
A3: A mentor is more than a “sounding board”. A true mentor knows your professional strengths & weaknesses and coaches you to magnify your strengths while managing your weaknesses. On so many occasions, she has said what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. #utedchat
For sure! Though I have to say I prefer learning from others' mistakes, not experiencing them - either from my own mistakes or at the hands of others. But my assigned mentor meant well and we are still friends. #utedchat
A3: A really important characteristic of great mentors is charitable honesty. I love it when a mentor tells me the truth in no uncertain terms and then helps me to grow beyond the behavior I need to change. Benign niceness is a killer. #utedchat
Michelle Ormond ASD, AF High School A1. Mr. Victory Ormsbee 4th and 6th grade teacher from Lindon Elementary. He passes away several years ago but he made learning fun. Q2: Marta Adair and @mapezteguia11 both have helped me to go from good to great #UTedChat
A4: Fundamentals: How to engage in our school culture, the power they have to set the climate in their classroom & the impact it has on students. With time: the PLC Cycle and best practices. That's more than one! Precisely why we need mentors! #UTedChat
A4: every state, every district, every school has so many nuances. Even if you’ve taught before, a new T in a new building doesn’t even know where the bathroom is but doesn’t want to bother their A. Have a mentor teacher ready to answer the day to day Qs #utedchat
“Hope builders”—simply beautiful! I love your intentional use of the words brave and courage. It is clear that your mentors helped you see the greatness that was in you and gave you the courage to share it! #utedchat
A3: I am grateful for the mentors, both formal and informal who have helped me be brave, have courage to try new things, who have shared their best practices & who have consoled in time of need. They have been HOPE builders. #UTedChat
A4 When I was a first year teacher I needed someone to show me the ropes. Not for lessons, for life as a teacher. Things like which committees to join, how to navigate the Faculty Lounge, what PD opportunities to explore, how to apply for funds, etc. #utedchat
A4: build meaningful relationship with your kids and parents - and always pick up the phone to call them! The "don't smile til Christmas" thing is a joke! Show them you love them and love teaching! #utedchat
A4. NTs need the really big things and the minute details. They need to know district vision AND they need to know how to log into the curriculum, where to find the paperclips, how to call in sick etc. The little things make NTs feel like they are "part of the team"
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A4b: One of my wisest mentors: (@gatekeeperpete) taught me that Culture eats Strategy for lunch! So here is the ONE thing I want to make sure our new teachers understand. #UTedChat
A4: new teachers are going to struggle with classroom management and relating with the students. Content knowledge can fill in later, but running a chill/fun/engaging classroom is a must. Good to have new teachers watch pro's handle their classes on prep early on #utedchat
A4) It depends on their experience level. First year Teacher, almost everything but mostly classroom management and curriculum. Experienced Ts, where to go for things. #utedchat
Q4: Well, it's been awhile since I was a teacher... As a principal one thing I knew new teachers needed to be mentored on was professional demeanor. Not that old "never smile before Christmas" but how to be yourself and do so as a professional. #utedchat
A favorite quote of mine is "Truth hurts, but delusion harms..." At the end of the day, we want what is best for kids - it may sting at first, but if a relationship is solid, feedback will be taken in the right light #utedchat
A4: ONE thing? Besides the mundane stuff (copier code, location of faculty restrooms, etc),The reflective process is crucial. As new teachers get overwhelmed, mentors guide them through effective reflection which leads to growth. It takes time, but it invaluable! #utedchat
A4: I think new teachers keep running into the question, "What is the purpose of a teacher?" If we can keep developing their understanding of that essential question, we may help them avoid some unnecessary headache and heartache! #utedchat
A4 #utedchat New teachers need to know the importance of relationships in this job, be they with colleagues, students, parents, custodians, etc. They also need to learn the "language" of the district...PLC, CFA, GVC, etc. @btalonia@Gcotterell@gatekeeperpete@blaineedman
A4: First year tea her ( and all the rest of us too) need to know they are not alone... Especially when the load gets heavy. They need positive support. #UTedChat
A4: In addition to what has been shared for new teachers, I would stress the importance of helping them see that they are teacher leaders. Our new teachers have great knowledge to share and need to be invited to do so. #UTedChat
#utedchat A4: how to have a balance between school and everything else. Many dedicated teachers have a hard time calling it good and really isolate themselves trying to make everything perfect. I still need help with this.
Agree - relationships, relationships, relationships - it truly is what gets the ball rolling - without relationships - everything is superficial/not genuine - there is power in genuine interest/concern #utedchat
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@ToddEDawson, @btalonia, @Gcotterell, @gatekeeperpete, @blaineedman
A5: Creating & maintaing a positive culture of trust has to do with our Why? & some understanding that we are striving for PROGRESS. I appreciate mentors who understand that I'm learning in the process-I'm no where near perfection. Hope I'm doing the same for others. #UTedChat
A4b: a solid mentor T reminds new Ts that it’s ok to make mistakes and helps them face the next day. I had a few bad teaching days that first year (can I get an amen) but my mentor teachers assured me they had been there and it gets better! #growthmindset#utedchat
I'm Kathy Durham, Sorry late to this chat and not from Utah - though I grew up there and taught at Highland High, now teaching in West Wendover, Nevada - can I crash your #utedchat?
A5: Confidentiality is crucial for trust. No grist for the rumor mill from me! Doing what you say you will and providing positive supports, resources and connections is step 2. Step 3: the positive attitude. It's about marigolds. See https://t.co/EDTULh4rQc#utedchat
#utedchat That's why I don't look for content knowledge in interviews as the big selling point. I can only hire teachers who I can see as rock stars in front of the classroom. Every teacher should see a good rock show & then harness that energy & that mantle. Take it to classroom
a4: students don't show up to fail, so why do they do it? There is always more to the story so give them the benefit that when they know better, they will do better and help them develop skills to do better #utedchat
a5. Trust and positivity must be cultivated and cared for daily. Never get complacent with trust.
Focus on the kids. People will notice. Where you spend you time and your energy means MUCH more than where you put your lip service. #utedchat
A5: establish the fact that we are ALL learning. Be transparent when things don’t go as planned, ask for advice, good mentors seek mentors- model what it looks like to keep learning. New teachers will trust a mentor who admits they don’t know everything yet!#utedchat
Q6: We all know how real burnout is in education. As a mentor, How do you help support educators so they can avoid burnout? What kind of support do you need from a mentor to avoid burning out? #UTedChat
A5 - Being available and making them a priority/ consistency - always being a listening ear - especially on those challenging days when they want to raise the white flag #utedchat
A5: Focus on what we CAN do. There's so much going on in a classroom, and focusing on all the can't-do's is too tempting. There's always a can amidst the can'ts. It's important not turn a mentoring relationship into regularly scheduled venting time. #utedchat
And the other thing would be the culture of learning you establish - SS feeling like they can take academic risks, being confident in accepting challenges, the authenticity of the learning experiences you provide. #utedchat
A6: Sometimes I need to pause & just disconnect with a simple laugh, pat on the back, a success story, a new Aha!, or even a little music or walk! It's always sweeter to disconnect with a friend BEFORE hitting frustration level. We do it for our Ss. Need it for us too! #UTedChat
A5: establish the fact that we are ALL learning. Be transparent when things don’t go as planned, ask for advice, good mentors seek mentors- model what it looks like to keep learning. New teachers will trust a mentor who admits they don’t know everything yet!#utedchat
A6. Sometimes we all need someone where we can slam the door and swear. Sometimes we all need someone to kick us in the rear end. Sometimes we need a hug or a laugh or a pat on the back. The people and the relationships will get us through the burnout. #utedchat
Q6: We all know how real burnout is in education. As a mentor, How do you help support educators so they can avoid burnout? What kind of support do you need from a mentor to avoid burning out? #UTedChat
A5: I can't find Q5 but I think this is on topic. Notice when your "mentee" needs you and respond accordingly. Be aware of what they are doing and how they are feeling. Or did I get that backward? #utedchat
A6 - Mt. Dew, Costco Chocolate Almonds, M & M's - okay - seriously, help them find the balance/realize that all parts of their "pie" need attention - don't just "preach" balance, but model it for them #utedchat
A6: For me the main thing mentors have done for me is keep me grounded and consistent. Since I like to move in every direction at once. That is what burns me out. Losing focus. Reminders of true context is key. #utedchat
A6: Sometimes right before we go home after school all of the fun teachers get together and do dance workouts. As they say, the faculty that dances together, doesn’t get burnt out together. #utedchat
#utedchat Assume that students would rather NOT be in school. What are YOU going to do to make their classroom experience worth waking up for & coming to this angst filled jungle? If a student doesn't buy into YOU, they're not gonna buy into the formulas you put on the board.
A6: Listening, ensuring that there's a collaborative learning partner either in their school or PLN who they can problem-solve with. My mentor would cover my classes when he saw that I was exhausted (& always told me the principal had approved it! Not!) #UTedchat
A6: Teach, encourage, require boundaries with students, parents, colleagues. Have a set time you go home. Have a set time you stop responding to emails for the night. Set boundaries about calls/texts from parents. #utedchat
A6: Be a safe person to vent to. Allow your mentee a place and time to complain. When they’re ready, provide positive solutions and reinforce what they’re doing well, but at first, they might just need to vent! #judgementfree#utedchat
When I was a principal in @MurraySchoolsUT we elem principals used to go out to lunch together once a month. The meeting after the meeting. Honesty was the theme, sharing was the salve, listening was the key. #utedchat
#utedchat Encourage breaks. Help them loosen up occasionally and make sure there’s a fun work environment. Giving room to grow is important. Don’t have to be perfect.
Call to Action: A mentor-mentee relationship doesn’t have to be a formal situation. How can you reach out to help support one of your colleagues this week?
Remember to use C2A: for your response.
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A6: One of the best things mentors have done for me is help me find where and how I can say "No." Teaching is really big, and there's a lot I can do. Doesn't mean I have to do all of it. #utedchat
A6a: I tell new teachers it's okay to say NO to extra duty 'offers.' I just helped one turn down a Cheer adviser position last week. Totally her call, but I was definitely supportive. I encourage the use of personal days and have emergency treats for their hard days. #utedchat
Q6: We all know how real burnout is in education. As a mentor, How do you help support educators so they can avoid burnout? What kind of support do you need from a mentor to avoid burning out? #UTedChat
#UTedChat A5 spend time as often as possible being there as a sounding board, a supporter, a cheerleader, an example, a teacher, etc. The little things, thoughtful things, can lead to meaningful relationships and interactions. Be intentional as a mentor.
A6: The biggest thing that keeps me from burnout is the people I work with. We have found a way to have authentic friendships and that makes all the difference on days when you don't think you can make it #AFsciencedepartment#utedchat@MsIpsenAF@rachphillippi@MrsGibbonsAFHS
C2A: I want to help #Trendthepositive in our classrooms, on the court or in the halls! Our Ts. do amazing things @mvhsbruins They are amongst the BEST faculty I have worked with & they make a difference! I will strive to make sure they hear that more often from me! #UTedChat
A6: My mentors have encouraged me to let go of what is not the most important. When I forget that without an official mentor, I remind myself that it is okay to take a break and sharpen the saw, even as I mentor Ss, help them do the same! #utedchat
A6: find what you need to recharge and make it a habit. Go to breakfast with a friend on a weekday before school starts - do something on Friday nights (it makes the weekend seem longer to rest up!) #utedchat
A6b: I'm terrible about taking my own advice because I always want to do everything NOW. I'm grateful for friends who pitch in where they can - for example, once we got our new copier I couldn't keep the paper stocked by myself anymore. Now it's magically stocked. #utedchat
A6: find colleagues who will keep it real w you but if their version of “keeping it real” is sitting in negativity, get the heckouttadodge. Find the positive! Bounce ideas off each other! That ALWAYS energizes me. @wallaceteach was one of my favorites to do this with! #utedchat
#UTedChat A6 Help those you mentor understand that they are doing better than they may realize. Help them see and celebrate the small breakthroughs along the way. Don't pressure for perfection, but guide in improvement. Do what can be done today, then try again tomorrow. Know WHY
Q6: We all know how real burnout is in education. As a mentor, How do you help support educators so they can avoid burnout? What kind of support do you need from a mentor to avoid burning out? #UTedChat
Right? I don't take mental health days often, but they are a legit thing. Sometimes we really do end up at our wits end - that's no good for anyone. Not ourselves, not our students, and definitely not the other adults we snap at. #utedchat
Thank you for sharing
your passion and love for
teaching, learning and mentoring with all of us! I am grateful to be associated with so many of you #face2face and to continue my associations with you in this PLN. Thank you for your stopping by #UTedChat Tonight!
Agree! Mentors will have accomplished great work if they help others narrow the focus. Do fewer things well and do the things that have the greatest impact on teaching & learning. #utedchat
A6: One of the best things mentors have done for me is help me find where and how I can say "No." Teaching is really big, and there's a lot I can do. Doesn't mean I have to do all of it. #utedchat
A6: Work on making continuous small steps instead of being feusterated that we aren't automatically perfect from the start. Celebrate successes, even the little ones. #UTedChat
A6(?) collaboration with colleagues keeps me fresh and motivated. Always to have osmeone to bounce ideas off of #utedchat
Still can't see any questions are they listed some where?
😂😂😂”get the heck outta dodge” I’m having flashbacks to my first year of teaching when I had to decide to eat lunch in my room rather than the faculty room. Couldn’t handle the negativity. #utedchat
A6: find colleagues who will keep it real w you but if their version of “keeping it real” is sitting in negativity, get the heckouttadodge. Find the positive! Bounce ideas off each other! That ALWAYS energizes me. @wallaceteach was one of my favorites to do this with! #utedchat
I still get together from teachers from my first and second schools and since I see teachers from my current school over the summer, I'd say I've built lasting relationships everywhere I go. And that's not even including the students! #utedchat
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@MichelleOrmond, @MsIpsenAF, @rachphillippi, @MrsGibbonsAFHS
Thank you @covili & @lars3eb for allowing me to learn and grow from each of you as the guest moderator of #UTedChat tonight! Don’t forget to go back and follow some of our Brilliant Educators!
C2A: post some encouraging words on the eduleaders mailing list on uen lists. Finally write that first blog post in my new blog. Not the math one. The leadership one. #utedchat
Thanks for a great chat @btalonia I know I want to be a better mentor after our discussion. Next week we have @MathDavidUtah leading #utedchat as we discuss Innovation in Learning.
Fun to join #utedchat and see some familiar faces. Helps me remember this world isn’t so big after and we can all learn from each other no matter the distance. Thanks for hosting @btalonia! & thanks for the encouragement to jump in @nick_schumacher! #utedchat
C2A: I want to ask more Ts to come see me teach and give me advice on my own perceived weaknesses. Create a culture in which it is okay to see each other teach. #utedchat
So true. We can go a mile wide and an inch deep and really not do much that has lasting impact, or we can FOCUS on what needs the most attention. #utedchat
