Hi! I'm Jessica Stubbs, an Instructional Technology Facilitator for Rugel, Galloway, and AC New Middle School. I'm excited to hear all the great ideas our campuses have on building relationships! #mesqchat#rugelallin#GallowayGreatness#YOUKnighted
A1: Mrs. Kissler was my high school math teacher. She made a point to get to know me and showed that she genuinely cared for me and my success her in class. She even sent me messages on my birthday which meant so much to me! #mesqchat
A1 Theda Garvin. 2nd grade but she pushed us beyond what we thought our limits were. I can still hear her yelling my name with that scowl on her face! She stayed involved with us until we left elementary school. Never let up. #mesqchat
A1: I took every class Mrs. Jackson taught: Eng. 2, sociology, & class aide. She offered advice and words of encouragement (still does). She showed up when I needed it. #mesqchat
A1: Dewey Bertolini - a professor I had in college who show me that you have a big impact on a class just by asking open-ended questions and seeing what happens. #mesqchat
A1: Mrs Causey Sixth Grade ELA was the first teacher that talked to my class about her likes and dislikes in literature. I instantly wanted to read things because she liked them. #mesqchat
A1: Mrs. Mitchell, my 2nd grade teacher. She loved and cared for all of her students no matter the circumstance, made learning fun, & went above and beyond for her students, past and present. I hope I’m half the teacher she is one day!! #mesqchat
A1: there are definitely a handful who come to mind. The one I want to mention was Dr. McCrickerd @DrakeUniversity who told me “You should be at least as kind and forgiving of yourself as you are kind and forgiving of others.” #brilliant#mesqchat
A2: When you have 150 Ss it can be difficult to build relationships. I purposefully picked one student from each class every week to be my “focus student” (without letting them know). I made a point to have a conversation with that student everyday for the whole week. #mesqchat
A1: Mr. Maher - 8th grade English. He had the highest expectations I had ever been given. But he also made class fun and engaging, so meeting his expectations was worth it because you didn’t want to miss anything. #mesqchat
A1: Gayle Carr, my G4 teacher at Kimball Elementary, made an impact. We started every day off listening to Garth Brooks’s song The River ☺️ It stuck with me #mesqchat
I choose a student of the week and invite them to do a different activity every day of the week. We have lunch together, share hobbies and favorite books, and a poster of interesting things about them. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A2: I ask them questions about themselves. What are they into... I do not have 'my own' students- I have over 1200. Talking to them during lunch helps me get to know them. #mesqchat
A2) Talking to them and LISTENING to them. I also grab hold of something that I can remember about them when they're talking. when you show them you remember it builds the relationship. #mesqchat
A2:I choose a student of the week and invite them to do a different activity every day of the week. We have lunch together, share hobbies and favorite books, and a poster of interesting things about them. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A2: Talk to them! Tell them about my like and engage them about their life. Follow up and ask questions. Take interest because many times no one does at home. #mesqchat
A1: Mary Randall is the reason I became a science teacher! She helped me fall in love with Chemistry and truly pushed us all to be excellent. #mesqchat
A1: I had SO many that left an impact. Mrs. Railey, Coach Dixon, Mrs. Schwalm, Mrs. Hollier, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Reynolds...Every one of them made sure that I knew that I was capable of anything I set my mind to. They pushed me to grow and do better, so I did! #MESQCHAT
I will never forget my 7th grade English teacher! She always had a smike and asked about my life! And she got me interested in different kids of books. #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
A2: Every week students rotate to occupy different jobs around the classroom. At the beginning of the year, I try and choose students who I'm still trying to get to know. This way, I solidify their names and faces, and they feel important. #mesqchat
A1: My 4th grade teacher Mrs. Taft was such an impact on my educational future! Always pushed me harder than I wanted, but was so worth it! #MesqChat#GallowayGreatness
A1: Ms. Barker was my 1st grade teacher at Pirrung Elementary. She is the reason I loved school and wanted to be a teacher myself. She went above and beyond to make me feel special and make learning fun! #mesqchat
A1) I think that overall my experience with teachers was extremely positive. I loved them! I loved everything about them and I wanted to become one...so I did! #mesqchat
A2: Listen and Wait. Sometimes it takes a little time for them to put their thoughts together. Listening - always gets the best return for your time spent. #mesqchat
A1: Jana Hoffpair was my mentor teacher when I was a student teacher. Man, did she ever turn me on to the teaching of writing🔥 She was amazing #MESQCHAT
A1: My 6th grade teacher (who is still there) at Beasley Elementary was phenomenal! She was fun, cool, real, cared, laughed at herself, & made learning fun! #mesqchat
A3: Finding a time that you can sit one-on-one with a student can allow for each of you to share your perspectives and gain some common ground. It also helps if you bring that students favorite snack :) #mesqchat
A2: It is difficult in my position to make relationships with students. One tip I do is to tell the students a few things about me that doesn't have to do with the subject I am helping. Students enjoy making connects with others. #mesqchat
A2: I start by recognizing that they are unique and that there is good in every single student. Then, I make sure that they know that. Most importantly, I truly believe that they can all succeed & do great things...some of their paths are just a little more challenging. #MESQCHAT
A3: Apologizing! Owning up to your part in the damage is always a step in the right direction. All people appreciate that no matter their age. #mesqchat
A2. To build relationships with my students, I would become interested in what they liked. I would have conversations based off of that. I would have lunch bunches with different students, where we could just have fun! #mesqchat
A2: I love having one on one conversations with my kids and greetings at my door with a hug and I address them by their names! I also try to leave room for laughter in the room, but still an understanding that it’s an educational setting!❤️ #GallowayGreatness#mesqchat
A2: I make it a point to learn their names ASAP & address them outside of class. I 😀 a lot & treat them like kids who make mistakes. I laugh with them & show them I’m human. I share my faults as often as possible. #mesqchat
A2 getting to know them holistically beyond what binds us academically. I’m not only interested in their reading lives, I listen to their passions, hobbies, worries, meet their families, talk about movies, video games, superheroes, Minecraft,. #mesqchat
Setting high expectations and accomplishing those expectations make it all the more rewarding in the long run. He sounds like someone I would like to model relationships after. #mesqchat
A2: I learned Ss names and used them. In those last few minutes I walked the room asking about their interests and sometimes sharing mine. If they were down, I asked about them. It’s the simple things that build relationships. #mesqchat
A1: 4th grade teacher who really talked to our class about herself so we got to know her. She did special events all year in class. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A1) I’ll never forget my kindergarten teacher, Ms. Shelly. To this day I remember her genuine interested in every child and her welcoming smile. She embraced the diversity of her students and I’ll never forget that. #MESQCHAT
A3: Admit your fault in the matter (jumping to conclusions, overreacting, having a bad day) and make it clear that EVERY day is a new day. Follow through with that last part regardless of what they did. YOU are the adult - act like it. #mesqchat
A3: APOLOGIZE. Even if you did no wrong. Be the adult that rebuilds the relationship and remember the student is the child. It’s all about their future. #mesqchat
A3: If you’re trying to restore any damaged relationship you have to go out of your way and above and beyond to let that student know you care....when they least expect it, can’t be classtime #mesqchat
To repair a damaged relationship, I first admit any fault I may have had, then intentionally work to build a stronger relationship than before. #mesqchat
A3: Taking ownership and responsibility for what’s been done. Also talking about kindness and respect goes a long way, whether through an open conversation or by reading books that exhibit those traits #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
@TalitheJ.
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I build relationships with my students through coversations. I ask about their interests. I have discussions about weekend activities I also share mine. I build a relationship with parents, so they help me gain more insite.
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A3: Admit when you are at fault and sincerely apologize. Have a discussion about how the issue could have been resolved differently and what you can vow to change going forward. #MESQCHAT
A2: I talk “normal” to them! So often adults talk down to students. I treat them as a human and an equal. I love knowing about their interests & their life away from school. They also like to know ours too! Making connections & building relationships! #mesqchat
A2: talk to them. Invite them to eat in the classroom to talk. Go to games and events that they have. Talk to them while in line and in class. We share news in the mornings. #mesqchat # gallowaygreatness
A3: Find time outside of instruction to talk to them to make a connection and to rebuild that relationship. Make them realize you are a real person too. #mesqchat
A3: Telling a person / student that you are sorry for what you did can really impact them. They learn what to do when they make a mistake and that everyone makes mistakes at one time or another. #mesqchat
A2) I attend their sporting events (current and old Ss), I use their interests when creating my lessons, and last but not least.. I am REAL to the core with them. Even if I’m a little harsh at times, I know they still love being MY student. #MESQCHAT
A4: Complex conversations are a lot easier when Ss feel they are in a safe environment. Start with a non-intrusive, “fun” question (easy to answer, no right or wrong). From there you can narrow your questions to discuss the pressing situation. #mesqchat
I would add to be clear that we EXPLAIN our poor behavior without trying to excuse it or minimize the harm. But I love the power of a genuine apology. #mesqchat#beaviking
Let them talk about it the way that they're most comfortable... I had a student who wouldn't talk yesterday, but he would when I offered for him to do that. That allowed him to cool down and to express himself. Then I could help solve the problem. #mesqchat
A3: With any relationship, honesty is the best policy. Let the student know how you feel and what kind of plan you can make together to restore a more positive relationship. #mesqchat
A3: I Think it’s important to let the students have a supervised conversation with assistance and practice on how to respond. I make sure they leave the conversation feeling better than how they came but that sometimes it’s ok to walk away and revisit #GallowayGreatness#mesqchat
A3. To repair a relationship, you have to apologize and have a conversation to follow. It has to be meaningful to the student, it can’t just be what you would normally say. #mesqchat
A3: The power of grace cannot be underestimated! Truly let them start over everyday. Meet them with a smile and show them they can’t earn or lose your care. Show them that they can’t actually break the relationship because you won’t let them. #mesqchat
A2: Talk with them! I find out their interests and make connections with them. I share about myself so they get to know me and feel comfortable sharing about themselves. We have lunch, talk about what they are doing outside of school, encourage them, and support them. #mesqchat
A4 - Expect students to be ready for complex conversations. They will rise to the occasion. If they are not ready, help bring them up to the level they need to be at. #mesqchat
A4: I try to use my own personal experience to begin with, tell them a story that they can relate to and adress the problem based on that. #gallowaygreatness#mesqchat
A4: With my pre-k usually if there are complex conversations, there is crying usually involved. I take them aside and try to calm them first and assure them they are being heard, let them talk, and try to get them to find their own solution to whatever the problem is. #mesqchat
A3) I am the first one to admit when I overstepped or overreacted. Each day I have a ‘good morning’ slide and the last bullet point always says “It’s a good day to have a good day!” #mesqchat
A4: Ease into the conversation starting with something much more light hearted. Sometimes breaking the conversation up by talking a little over the course of several days instead of dumping it all on the student at once. #mesqchat
Q2: #mesqchat I built relationships with them & their families. I wanted 2 no their siblings, parents, grandparents, who picked them up after school & what they did after. If I was going to pour into them for 8 hr during the day, I wanted 2 know who was doing it the other 16.
A3: talk to them. Admit I am not perfect but I want to be there for them. A little one on one time and honesty goes a long way. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
And like others have said, if you’re at fault honestly ask for forgiveness. Many Ss aren’t used to seeing humility modeled, and they usually respond well to it. #mesqchat
Q4: I tell them I want to talk when we have a private chance. I always tell them what I observed & remind them that my perspective is limited. I then stop talking & non judgmentally listen to their perspective. We come to an understanding together. #mesqchat
Q5: How do you create opportunities in your classroom for students to forge productive connections with their peers for the purpose of collaboration and communication? #mesqchat
A3: #mesqchat The best and most successful way for me was to admit when I was wrong. I was the adult, but we make mistakes too and they needed to hear me saying sorry and taking ownership before they could.
A2: I truly get to know them and their family. Their likes, dislikes, and interests. This then helps with planning activities to reach them and motivate learning. #mesqchat
A5: Creating experiences where students can share their likes/dislikes and find their common interests helps to spark those authentic peer relationships. #mesqchat
A4: Fist, establish trust and a safe environment to hold the conversation. Then, let them talk through it by questioning them forward. Questioning in a helpful and positive way as opposed to an accusatory one of course. #MESQCHAT
A5: Cannaday has Tribe Time and it is powerful!! We circle up every single morning and have discussions, sometimes just telling everyone how we feel, sometimes going deeper.. #mesqchat
@TalitheJ
A3 Having them complete a project for me. This often diverts their attection so they can talk to each other. Find common ground that will allow for apologies.
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A3 recognizing that your words and actions may not have been received with the intent you shared them with and taking action to explain your intent & understand its reception. Let stuff “get better” on their own never fully works. Gotta put in the work. #mesqchat
A4: #mesqchat First, I pull them aside away from everyone and show them that I still love them and respect them for who they are. My first goal was to create a safe and loving atmosphere so they were more willing to open up.
A3: Let the student know you were wrong, apologize, talk about what happened, & let them know how much you care about them. Give them time to talk about their feelings, what both of you can do to help mend the relationship, and give them time to work through it. #mesqchat
Pointing out what others are good at. "You're a great artist, they're lucky you're in their group." Kids believe what you sell them. If you sell the kids as amazing and vital part of the classroom team, then they will be! #mesqchat
Q5: How do you create opportunities in your classroom for students to forge productive connections with their peers for the purpose of collaboration and communication? #mesqchat
A4: Complex conversations are a lot easier when Ss feel they are in a safe environment. Start with a non-intrusive, “fun” question (easy to answer, no right or wrong). From there you can narrow your questions to discuss the pressing situation. #mesqchat
A4: I give them a chance to talk to me, even if it takes awhile. Let them cool down. I believe in the looking each other in the eyes, letting each other speak, and a hand shake or high five or even a hug at the end. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A5: I remind them to be kind to each other and notice when someone does something nice for them and to help without being asked. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
An apology goes a long way!! Acknowledging their feelings have been hurt speaks volumes! Giving the relationship time to heal is a must. #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
A5: I like to have them in different groups throughout the day, that way they get to work with many of their classmates in their daily routine. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A5: by varying daily how students are paired and grouped and allowing for choice in those groupings. When they realize they have common interests with someone else, they feel like they've made a new friend. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
A1: Ms. Poirot, my fourth-grade teacher, always made me feel valued. Things weren't always happy at home but at school, she helped me believe that I could accomplish anything. I want my students to know I BELIEVE IN THEM just as much as Ms. Poirot believed in me. #mesqchat
A3 Go to them. I talk to them during recess. If they have to sit out, I strike a convo and talk about a topic they like. That leads to talking about their behavior and reviewing my expectations. I then let them have recess as a sign of good faith.#MESQCHAT#GallowayGreatness
A1. My Math teacher was an inspiration to love numbers. That is why I chose to be an accountant. Then when I moved to Texas with my husband, a great administratior Karen Lloyd inspire my to get into teaching. #GallowayGreatness#mesqchat
Q5: ANYtime students are going to work with partners/groups I quickly remind them of examples/nonexamples for the social expectations. I constantly PREACH to them about being the better person and keeping a group positive. #mesqchat
A5: We usually have a morning meeting where we open the floor to let anyone share a celebration they may have or to talk about something on their mind. I’m excited to go even further with our restorative circles. #gallowaygreatness#mesqchat
Love this! I think we tend to try to put them in "high, medium, low" groups and the students tend to get sick of one another!! Let students get to know everyone in the class! #mesqchat
A5: I love the implementation of Restorative Circles and practices that I see on my campuses. Students need a chance to discuss things that matter to THEM and a chance to learn how to process emotions in a healthy way. Teach them HOW to respectfully disagree. #MESQCHAT
Q5: How do you create opportunities in your classroom for students to forge productive connections with their peers for the purpose of collaboration and communication? #mesqchat
Apologize & take ownership of your actions especially the hurtful/bad ones! Growth in ourselves & in our relationships happens when we have ownership of our actions (& words) & mutual respect. Ultimately if they know you care, you won’t have to repair anything! #mesqchat
A5: I thinks it’s important to give them the opportunity to work with all kids so that they can form relationships with like learners in the classroom and to learn to work with others unlike them. #mesqchat
A5: set the groundwork that every student is equal and everyone adds value. Ts must intentionally plan for and design lessons that are dependent on building solutions made from collective ideas. #technologyplan#mesqchat
@MISDiTech A5: Great conversations and teamwork often happen during makerspace. Students work together to create unique designs and they love sharing their creation. It is awesome to observe positive interaction and cooperation between kiddos! #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
A5: I vary the groups as much as possible so they get to know each other and each other’s strengths. If a group isn’t working well, I point out what each group member is bringing to the group. But I also talk about giving each other a chance. #mesqchat#gallowaygreatness
Playing games is a fun way to learn about each other! All it takes are the right kinds of questions to get kids talking. The more a teacher shares, the safer students feel. #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
As you go back and read conversations, hopefully you can find one tip or piece of information you can take back to your campus tomorrow. Thank you for sharing tonight! #mesqchat
A2. I build relationship with my students during our writing workshop. I take advantage during that time that they can share whatever they want, and I can listen to one on one and going in depth in a conversation. #GallowayGreatness#mesqchat
A1 My 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Jones. She always told me, don't let the troubles of today ruin the successes of tomorrow. Even as a teacher today, that still holds true! #MESQCHAT#GallowayGreatness
@TalitheJ
A5 I have a group chat every morning with my students. We are able to talk to each other about our feelings and big events before going to class. My room is a safe space to communicate,
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I like to greet the kids in the morning with a hug, high five or a smile as I pass them in the hall. If I notice something is off I ask them if everything’s ok and is there anything I can do to help. #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
YES!! Creativity inspires us to collaborate and work together. Giving students opportunities to create in a team fosters those relationships. #mesqchat
A4: I am as honest as I can be. I don’t have all the answers. I can’t fix everything. I want to do everything I can, but it might just be listening. #mesqchat
Check with me any given school morning at about 6:55 am and I bet I need some reminders and guidance too :) This seems harder when the children live in the same house with me :) #MESQCHAT
Sometimes giving a student a second chance to shine is all they need. As my students get older they grow up a lot every year and I can see a difference. When I see the growth I like to praise the kids for their positive changes! #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
A5shared All Are Welcome by @AgentPenfold & @lilmonkeydraws at the BOY. Ss created word clouds using @Mentimeter stating how they'll keep up that welcoming feeling as yr progresses. Classrooms& library will have them posted to refer to when relationships need mending. #mesqchat
@TalitheJ
Q4 This is a difficult question to answer due to the many situations it can encompass. The complexity can be based on the student you are helping. The steps depends on the problem. Some require administrative or professional help.
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A2: High-fives, fist bumps, hugs, sharing my embarrassing childhood stories, learning about their interests,and asking them how they are feeling every single day helps me build relationships with my students. #mesqchat#GallowayGreatness
I try to give my students the opportunity to talk to one another during those weird times during the day - video won’t load, 3 minutes at the end of the period, awkward transitions, etc. #mesqchat
A5 we work on @the_kind_club monthly Kindness Challenges to practice kindness towards self and others. The more we practice the kinder we are when collaborating & communicating. #mesqchat
A4: complex conversations I take very seriously. I know my boundaries as an educator and I share very openly and honestly as much or as little as needed within those boundaries #mesqchat
Yes, yes, yes! Kids need to know that they are not "bad". They may make poor decisions, but they have the ability to make better ones every day! It's important to help them think though both the positive & negative consequences of their choices before they act. #mesqchat
