#mdeschat Archive

A weekly chat focusing primarily on educational issues relevant to Elementary School educators based in Maryland.

Thursday June 14, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome to #mdeschat! Greg- K, #TeamFelegy. Experiencing some technical difficulties, but ready to go. Take a moment to introduce yourself.
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 is fast approaching in 1 minute. Getting off to a fast start. #mdeschat
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Denise, AP in Glen Burnie, coming a little late from promotion #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1- #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hey Denise! Glad you could join in tonight! #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1. Many things could be celebrated. Most proud of Ts hard work and gap reduction in rdg 📖🎊 #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1- We had an awesome kindergarten concert yesterday morning to celebrate a wonderful school year! It hopefully will become a kindergarten tradition at Felegy. #mdeschat
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Today we celebrated our school community with Baccalaureate mass. The focus was on academics and our corporate internship programs, but mainly student and faculty performance. #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Dedication indeed! Always a celebration when growth happens. Makes it all worth it! #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Sounds exciting, Walt! Glad you could join us tonight. #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2 is coming through in 1 minute. #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Celebrating student growth both in reading and math. Excited for how confident my Ss have become over the year. #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2- #mdeschat
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Using this chat time to break between the chiseling sound of grad school work! #mdeschat
In reply to @jazzmeister2013
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Absolutely, Denise! The Ps seems to really enjoy it, and the Ss looked so wonderful in their formal attire. #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I was just on UMD campus inquiring about doctoral programs. #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Building community where groups are working as teams by leveraging each other’s strengths. #mdeschat
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2. An early challenge was acclimating new staff, and now the culture is so warm and positive you'd never know if you visit #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2- Juggling the many hats I wear throughout each work, both personally and professionally. The joy of #WalkingInTheCalling. #mdeschat
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Do it! I finally feel I have placed my needs as a priority in a vocation where the focus is on service seems strange. #mdeschat
In reply to @jazzmeister2013
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q3 #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

So important to build on the strengths of each at the table. So much is required to make this happen. #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Most certainly an intentional and consistent process. Doesn’t happen over 24 hours. Dedicated time delivers positive results. #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Absolutely! Balance is a requirement! #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Open to growth is a Jesuit trait that takes a willingness to have incredible faith that God’s presence is at the center of all things even when there’s tension. #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3. Rejuvinate professionally through readings & conferences and personally through time off, swimming and moving at a slower pace #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Thank you! Yes! Prioritizing as you have allows you to both lead and serve more effectively. #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Yes sir! Reminded of the song “Jesus at the center of it all!” Keeps me grounded and inspired. #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap, @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Pace can be a game changer! #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q4- As we close out this school year, what are some topics you are interested in exploring next school year on #mdeschat? We are also looking to grow our leadership team.
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

This is fantastic! So true! #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap
WalterReap - Moderator Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A wise principal reminded me to be intentional about orientation and reorientation so everyone is acclimated to the culture. #mdeschat
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

The art of the process! #mdeschat
In reply to @WalterReap, @DeniseFaidley
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks so much to @WalterReap and @DeniseFaidley for joining in the conversation tonight, and thanks to everyone for your sharing and supporting throughout this school year! #mdeschat
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4. Open to many topics such as SEL, exploring homework, assessment, or effective leadership teams .... #mdeschat
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#mdeschat is off for the summer! We’ll catch you this fall for the 2018-2019 school year!
jazzmeister2013 Jun 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thanks, Denise! We are excited to welcome you to the #mdeschat leadership team!
In reply to @DeniseFaidley
DeniseFaidley Jun 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4b. It would be great to explore various formats and explore ways to enlist participants #mdeschat
EduGladiators Jun 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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