#ksedchat Archive

Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.

Monday March 5, 2018
9:00 PM EST

  • MEMSPAchat Mar 5 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Come join #MEMSPAchat - a leading ed chat on Thursday at 8pm EST @lauragilchrist4 #KSedchat Join the leading, learning & collaboration!
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #ksedchat! Let's start by introducing yourself, what you teach, where you are located and a song that pumps you up on those bad days (cause we all know we have them)! Let's have some fun! @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hi #ksedchat! Kebra Panko, teaching 5th grade in Yates Center, KS. My go to song is Cry Me A River by @jtimberlake or any 90's-2000's pop hits. If it's a REALLY bad day it's time to break out the dirty rap LOL!
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Nathan here, currently a student teacher in 5th grade at Colvin Elementary in Wichita KS. Currently “Glorious” by Macklemore gets me pumped up and ready to be #relentless #ksedchat
    • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:00 PM EST
      Welcome to #ksedchat! Let's start by introducing yourself, what you teach, where you are located and a song that pumps you up on those bad days (cause we all know we have them)! Let's have some fun! @kylabbaker
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Angie Powers from Olathe NW High (ELA). My "pump up" song is probably Mr. Brightside by the Killers 😁 #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Anna, 6-12 Gifted Facilitator in Andover, KS. Anything on Air1 pumps me up! #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:03 PM EST
    High School Math T in Oklahoma City joining the #ksedchat. I love That’s what I like by Bruno Mars to get me going.
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hey there, #ksedchat! My name is Kyla Baker! I teach 2nd in Neodesha, KS! My jam is Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks!
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:03 PM EST
    What's up #ksedchat! Tim, 5th grade, Frontenac. My pump up song these past few weeks is this! https://t.co/8YfQ8QRpPg
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hey all! I'm Audra, a PreK-5 Library Media Specialist for the Buhler school district. Along with the rest of the world, I'm basically the bearded lady belting out This Is Me as of late! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi Anna! So glad you could join! I love Air1, sadly via radio in a car I don't get the best reception of it. BUT, if I drive towards Wichita it comes in great! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AnnaCalven
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Kris and I teach PreK in Hutchinson. My new favorite is "Champion" by Carrie Underwood. #ksedchat https://t.co/yLxfh2R3QM
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • sarajane7 Mar 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
    #Ksedchat Sara from Garden City, elementary Science —> have to smile and dance with this song: Mandisa: Good Morning - Official Lyric Video https://t.co/qP7YbxH4LW via @YouTube
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    YYYYYEEEEESSSSS. I remember when that song came out it was on repeat! So glad you could join us this evening! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AngSuperPowers
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hello! #ksedchat. Special Ed Teacher. Disco music or the hits from the 70's get me groovin'
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Katherine, a 3rd grade student teacher at Minneha Core Knowledge Magnet in Wichita, KS. "Thrive" by Casting Crowns gets me ready to face my day and make a difference. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Janelle - 3rd Grade - Olathe, KS Good Day Sunshine by the Beatles #ksedchat
    • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:00 PM EST
      Welcome to #ksedchat! Let's start by introducing yourself, what you teach, where you are located and a song that pumps you up on those bad days (cause we all know we have them)! Let's have some fun! @kylabbaker
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    K12 SocSt Coordinator for Olathe. I don’t have a particular song but I love my “Summer hits of the 80s” channel on Pandora. #ksedchat
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Heather from Neodesha! My favorite jam is Vacation by Dirty Head’s! “I’m on vacation every single day cuz I love my occupation..” #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    That brought me back. Thanks for that reminder of an oldie but a goodie. #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    #ksedchat Melissa Carlson, Santa Fe 5/6 Center. Newton, KS. “This is me” from the greatest showman.
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Ohh never heard of this song. I will have to listen! Carrie is great in any song so I am sure this is no different! So excited to have you this evening! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @kylabbaker
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Hi #ksedchat, Jeremy Holliday from @SGElementary. I teach 1st/2nd grade, and my go to song is Space Jam!
  • aboone_angie Mar 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Angie Boone Cheney Middle School sped teacher. Hey Ya by OutKast always makes me dance,anything by U2 makes me sing, kinda have a crush on Harry Stylesthanks to my daughter #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
    I want to see this movie so bad!! I have heard nothing but great things! I have listened to some of the songs and they are incredible! Thanks for joining tonight! #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
    She rocked the oscars for sure. #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Jessica Cochran; 4th/5th Grade Combo; Rural Center Elementary; I Will Survive. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • Dale_Chu Mar 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @kylabbaker and @thepankopost leading a discussion on self-care and stress. Follow along at #ksedchat! @ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Good evening, TJ Warsnak SS teacher from Halstead. Gotta go with Shimmy Shimmy Sha by ODB. #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Great way to describe our profession. #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Thanks for joining! It was so great to meet you in person last week. Love the video detail! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Classic! It's so catchy! So glad you could join us! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thnorfar
  • Stephan14344892 Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1 Stephanie 3rd grade at Neodesha. I must admit that I can get pumped up by anything I can sing along with! Imagine Dragon's Thunder is a good one. #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hi, all! Melissa from Atchison, KS. I teach 6-8 Soc Studies (WH, Geography/KS, US History). #ksedchat
  • just_3boys Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hey #ksedchat! My second graders and I are enjoying the clean version of Handclap lately here in Rossville, KS.
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Welcome Stephanie! S/O to you! First twitter chat #ksedchat peeps! -- EXCELLENT teacher in my district! My go-to!
    In reply to @Stephan14344892
  • Swayne_lead271 Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Shelly, Lead Learner & Curiosity hound for Stockton! Happy Dance by MercyMe- #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Glad you could come tonight Heather! I have never heard this song but it sounds interesting! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thnorfar, @heather_newkirk
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Question 1. Remember to include #ksedchat in your responses :) @kylabbaker
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Hi #ksedchat! Kara, HS science formerly of KS, now teaching in NYC. My pump up songs include @jimmyeatworld Praise Chorus, @katyperry California Girls, @Pink Raise Your Glass.
  • AssignmentHelpN Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Hello all! Ashley Watkins, ELA and journalism teacher at Halstead High. Current jam is Safari Song by Greta Van Fleet (best band name ever, btw) #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Glad to join you tonight. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • MrsJankord Mar 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Ariel from Olathe School District- 4th grade teacher. My song to overcome any bad mood/day/moment would be Ice Ice Baby #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: I believe there is truth in this statistic. For me, my brain capacity is what kills me. We make so many decisions, answer so many people and try to manage our classroom. When I get home I just need to make no decisions #ksedchat
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Andrew Bauer, Halstead High School ELA, debate, forensics, and speech. "I'm Gonna Be" By the Proclaimers. #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Oh, and forgot my song--hard to beat Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" (or any Fleetwood Mac song, for that matter) #ksedchat
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    #ksedchat forgot to add that I am the library media specialist in our building. I also love the song “Sound of silence” by Disturbed.
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    LOL sometimes I feel like that's my mantra at times! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Praise Chorus! Yes! #ksedchat
    In reply to @karalu79, @jimmyeatworld, @katyperry, @Pink
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Q1 Agree! Hardest time right before spring break. #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: I can see it being in the top ten. It is easy to say testing but I think we were stressed out before the tests. Ss have a lot going on and I carry some of their burdens because they can’t. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Duh that's why you get wireless headphones so you can listen after school and nobody knows! LOL #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk, @thnorfar
  • kylemcclure Mar 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 I agree with this, but it was never the weight of assessments and expectations, but the minute to minute stress of supervising and managing an elementary class of 25+. Takes a lot of mental and physical fortitude to maintain that focus all day. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Alison Preston, and grade teacher in Lawrence. Love Emma’s version of All I Do Is Win and of course This Is Me #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Pink is so good! She has so many songs that get you feeling good! So glad you could join us! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsSchramp, @karalu79, @jimmyeatworld, @katyperry, @Pink
  • Swayne_lead271 Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: YES! Stress finds us daily as we struggle, love, create, plan, deliver, & seemingly NEVER leave the office. We are creatures of good for humans- we want to change the world so stress finds us. #ksedchat
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Yes, agree! Hardest part for me is keeping up with all the data-tracking.. I struggle with keeping paper copies too. Is that bad? -- Beginning of the year is the most stressful, I feel! #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: I see truth in it. Everyday there is a group of people that you are planning for. At times they aren't the most receptive yet we know they need things we can offer them. This leads to some stress. #ksedchat
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: I don't know about most stressful, but it can be pretty darn stressful. January/February is my rough stretch. I need sunshine in my life (and now you know why California Gurls is one of my songs...) #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1. Because we care so deeply about what we do, our jobs can be very stressful. The most stressful parts are worrying about our students and having others outside of education try to interfere with the work we need to do. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Yes spring break can be a struggle. It's especially hard because they get so anxious. Even we get excited! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PamelaGfeller
  • sarajane7 Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: whoa a 3 parter! A: yes, there’s so much going on. B: most stressful when trying to fulfill requirements from admin, lit coach, etc. C: most stressful time is grade card time - like this week. #ksedchat
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Definitely agree with this statistic. Not only do we have SO many different roles we've lost count, but we are in charge of the next generation of decision makers... nothing to be taken lightly. Everything we do is for the kids. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Great choice! I know all the words lol we need a #ksedchat karaoke lol
    In reply to @MrsJankord
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: I would agree with the stat. I know that I am not in my own classroom currently, but that does not mean that stress doesn't exist. Dealing with students that are a constant battle are a stress for me. Also, I am worried about testing season coming up; my first one. #ksedchat
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    I agree! So many decisions to be made. Testing is stressful. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1: Absolutely!! What stress me out is wanting all the best for my students and sometimes, once they leave for the day, it's out of my control. People making decisions without hearing the voices of the Ts. How can I reach this particular student? #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • ESSDACK Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Chromebooks are in a class of their own when it comes to their use in schools. They top the market on affordability and function. #chromebook #teacherpd #Google #ksedchat #edtech
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: I agree with the statistic. We have lives in our hands to shape and mold. That is a big job. Hardest part for me is teaching all the routines at the beginning of the year. #ksedchat
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: Yes, because I can’t turn off my heart. Even if my grading doesn’t come home, I never stop thinking and worrying about my students. As STEM chair in my building, Science Fair is the most stressful for me. I just want it to be perfect! #ksedchat
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    One of my favorites!!!!! I still watch that battle on YouTube occasionally. #ksedchat
    In reply to @alilynnp
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Yes this is my first year to be in a testing grade..so daunting! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • aboone_angie Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: I think the most difficult part of my job is seeing kiddos struggle with issues out our control. February is a long month...#ksedchat
  • cmccartney93 Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Courtney PreK-5th Grade Principal in Frontenac! My go to artist anything Madonna #ksedchat
  • MrsJankord Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: Teachers often feel pulled in a million different directions... trying to keep too many people happy. BUT like with any situation you get to decide what your attitude is in regards to all that. Do what is best for kids and you will find joy! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Agree, it's so rewarding and the relationships you make outweigh the stress but it's easy to get bogged down. #ksedchat
    In reply to @_NGash95_
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1: I think the stress comes in waves, but ironically I stress the most during breaks. I worry about how things are going at home for many of our families. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1) Agree, paperwork that means nothing or to prove that we are teaching, legal paperwork (IEPs), pleasing EVERYONE, trying new things, trying to teach others about your speciality when they believe all the myths.Most stressful time is evaluation time/6 IEPs in a week. #ksedchat
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    One of the best Jimmy Falon Lyric competitions! I watch it during breaks all the time. #ksedchat
    In reply to @alilynnp
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Yes! So much data and what to do with all of it and getting it to the right people! #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Every time I hear this song I belt it out. SO powerful, great choice! Glad you could join us this evening! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MarcySchooley1, @kylabbaker
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Yeah, I'm sad that she finally made it to Wichita, after I moved. My husband has to remind me that now I'm in NYC so I have much more access to good concerts...but I still haven't seen her yet! lol #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @MrsSchramp, @jimmyeatworld, @katyperry, @Pink
  • JanelleStigall Mar 5 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1 : Stressful? Yes. However, the rewards outweigh the drawbacks such as stress. - What stresses me varies with the year, class, parents, situations. - Kids in crisis situations & kids not at grade level despite efforts stress me. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Yes it can be so hard but we love them so much that's why we stress and care sometimes. #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @kylabbaker
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A1: I would agree with this. There is so much to deal with beyond the eight hours you spend in a school building each day. I personally stress over work-life balance a lot. I can't be a good teacher unless I'm taking care of things at home #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Yes so many times they tug at our heartstrings. Agree it's so rewarding! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Hmmm...I wish I could be one of those zen people who are immune to stress, but for me it is stressful. Worrying about student well being is a big part of it, as well as anything yearbook related. You haven’t known stress until you’ve been a yearbook adviser in May 🙃 #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Sharon Norden from Derby, KS. Late but services touchy on my farm! Glad to be with #KSedchat tonight!
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1:Hmmm...I wish I could be one of those zen people who are immune to stress, but for me it is stressful. Worrying about student well being is a big part of it, as well as anything yearbook related. You haven’t known stress until you’ve been a yearbook adviser in May 🙃 #ksedchat
  • cmccartney93 Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1: I can see where it can be a stressful job if you treat it as a job. Education is a calling and those who know this see the stresss but know the finish line is worth it! #findbalance #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Yes, that balance is so hard and self-guilt trying to find that balance can be really difficult for some people...aka ME! #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Amen to that! #ksedchat
    In reply to @aewatkins8
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1: I can see teaching being in the top 10 for most stressful jobs. The day to day grind can be weary, as there are so many different needs to be met. The most stressful time of year is when we are doing assessments. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I totally agree! Always been hard for me to balance home and work and still is something I struggle with now even more that I have two kids #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1: 1) I have no idea. Haven’t worked enough jobs to make a fair comparison. 2) I have a lot of projects to balance simultaneously. Never have had this many before. Having fun learning! All of it is stress I love though. :) #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Even callings can be stressful. There are many times where I feel called to do something but it's not the easiest to fulfill. Agree though that it is a calling and we have a heart for kids. #ksedchat
    In reply to @cmccartney93
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A1; I absolutely agree that teaching is stressful. Am I doing this right? Did I help that kiddo enough? Did I ruin fractions forever!? Does that parent understand? Will my admin support me? Am I making the right choice with 25 kids entrusted to me every year! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
    There was another teacher in my district that went. I am sure she put on a great show! #ksedchat
    In reply to @56library, @karalu79, @MrsSchramp, @jimmyeatworld, @katyperry, @Pink
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Question 2 has arrived #ksedchat @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Yes sometimes WE create more stress than need-be. I am just like you second guessing everything and making sure I did everything just right. #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: To do lists because I lose all the sticky notes! I like to have everything on my Google calendar and get reminders because otherwise I would forget. The farther I can plan ahead the better I feel! #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: my lessons have to be somewhat organized. I am flexible in changing the lesson in the moment if needed. But I have to have a goal in mind (prepared leasons) or else I feel lost on the daily chaos. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thnorfar Mar 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2: I need help organizing my NOs. There is not enough organizing when you do too many things. Still trying to recognize the best from the good. #ksedchat
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: I've got to have my https://t.co/B1uO9pdiQX in it's orderly way each week. I've got to have a week ahead ready every Monday AT LEAST. I need help organizing where to keep ALL THE THINGS w/ less paper copies. But some like them so I keep trying to hold them! #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: I need to have lesson plans done two weeks ahead of time. I'm an organization freak! Everything has it's place and everything needs to be in that place. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A1 I agree. What stresses me out the most about teaching is that I can't stop thinking about it! W other jobs, I could come home & leave work at work. But w teaching I always think about what needs to get done, how what I'm watching on TV relates to tmrw's lesson, etc. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Yes, I struggle with this so much. It is so hard to say no. WHY WHY WHY! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thnorfar
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    I find that setting up my bullet journal each weekend for the next week or two helps me mentally prepare for what's around the corner. I don't do anything fancy but I love that it's visual and I can tailor it to my needs (or whims) . #ksedchat
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2: My space in the classroom and my planning materials have to be organized for me not to be stressed. I organize my hanger for papers in the classroom by the order our day goes in. I plan in order of my day and then my week. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Agree and I stress over chaos so anything I can do to avoid that I try! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @kylabbaker
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    I have to make notes and lists on my hand or all is lost between madness and sticky notes. 😆 #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    EVERY SINGLE DAY! #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88, @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: I wouldn't consider myself the most organized...I have piles and I know where to find things. My desk needs some help....It's always covered with something #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    I schedule all my IEP's months in advance so I know what's coming up and I have plenty of time to get things done. Works like a charm! #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: I have awesome student teachers like @bpayne82016 @mscrowley10 and @ashleighbrauer1 to help keep me organized. : ) I need all the help I can get!! #ksedchat
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    OH my! The books have to be organized. I think most librarians are organization experts. We live for things to be in the right place! #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Student well being is huge for me. These students come to us with so many ACES and I feel like so many we never even know about. Can’t help but worry about some outside of the school day... did they get fed, are they being abused, are they alone, etc. #ksedchat
    In reply to @aewatkins8
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    I want to cry that was me last year. I switched schools and went from 1st to 5th grade and I haven't been able to get back to my old self. I try not to get down on myself. Next year will be better! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @kylabbaker
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2 I always have to have my backpack organized, in it the books and binders are organized according to how much they are used, which is usually a daily use. I’m pretty organized everywhere, next year may change that and I may need help. 😅 #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2 I have to make a priority list each week and check it each morning of absolutes for the day. Keeps me somewhat focused when I feel discombobulated. (pretty good vocab there!) #smartguy #ksedchat
  • just_3boys Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: I need help with it all! My desk is lost by Thursday and I have to dig to find it. My reading and math centers are organized in stacking drawer carts weekly and it keeps things running smoothly. #ksedchat
  • MrsJankord Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: Grading!! 4th grade has been overwhelming in the grading department. I have been in primary the last 5 years and it was so much faster. I feel like part of it is disorganization... but really avoidance is probably the bigger issue! #ksedchat
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: I've come to terms w/the fact that I will never be fully organized. Ever. I try to justify it with a creative mind, ha! I carry around a clipboard in the mornings with paper/pencil/schedule so if kids or teachers have questions I don't forget something. #chemobrain #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Yes, this year going from 1st to 5th was a struggle and I am not as organized as I was. I keep telling myself it will be better next year because there is no sense beating yourself up #ksedchat
    In reply to @_NGash95_
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: Organization is my Achilles’ heel. Reminders on my phone and echo dot in my classroom keep me sane. #ksedchat
  • Swayne_lead271 Mar 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A2: The 690 tasks that come to this Supt/ HS Prin day. The work of both hats stresses me, but never let the kids or staff see me sweat 😏 Delegate some, organize time w/ KIDS- they rock my world ☺️👍 #ksedchat
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Won't lie, this is my organizational structure sometimes. #dontjudge me #okjudgeme #ksedchat I feel really REALLY good in August. Then by the time May comes by.....
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    I have used this before. So easy to make a guide with this program. #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Why are desks like magnets...they attract everything. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2) My calendar. I have a physical one but transitioning to google calendar. I need to know when I have IEPs so I can contact Ts & Ps & interview the Ss. Then my to do sticky list on my computer so I can crumple it up & throw it away. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2: I have gotten rid of paper lists and use @GoogleKeep... home and school lists, shared lists like groceries with hubby and team lists at school. Then I have access to my lists everywhere. ❤️❤️❤️ it! #ksedchat
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2.1: I also have a schedule of preparing things: Mondays - reading, Tuesday - math, etc. for the following weeks. #ksedchat
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Nice to see a kindred spirit! #same #ksedchat
    In reply to @heather_newkirk
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I know, it's so sad but the fact that we care means we are in the right place ladies! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @androo88, @kylabbaker
  • Stephan14344892 Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2 I find that I have to have my desk and workspace organized or my day is chaos. I have also learned that surrounding myself with organized, sharing and caring friends makes my life much less stressful! Love my tech savvy friends keeping my in the know. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Is so hard to say no! I’m terrible at it as well! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thnorfar
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    When you deal with so many lives, how can we not second guess ourselves? Yes, don’t be dramatic. But absolutely reflect on the hard questions. 😊 #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • JanelleStigall Mar 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
    It will get better. After 25 years I can safely say that organization comes & goes depending upon the season of life you are in. Just give yourself time & grace. This to shall pass. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    I can't find a balance LOL. If my classroom is great my house is not or vice versa...I hope someday I will find a compromise. #ksedchat
    In reply to @cmccartney93
  • aboone_angie Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2: My calendar. I need to have a master list of when my IEPs are due, when I have morning duty(so my principal doesn’t have to remind me, ooops), and when I have family obligations #ksedchat
  • cmccartney93 Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Oops #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Agreed! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @androo88, @kylabbaker
  • drewyams Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2. I use the term, “Mise en place” to describe I how get ready for each day. It is a cooking term which means have everything laid out before you ever start. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Yes it will! Just take it a day at a time. I got your back! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJankord, @_NGash95_
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    My kids know it's dangerous to lay anything on it. They have specific instructions to not put anything on it and look at me crazy if I tell them to. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2: for planning I’m obsessed with @planbookcom I can separate out reading groups, color coordinate, attach worksheets, pics and examples. So helpful year to year too #ksedchat
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2: My to-do list! I keep a master list, and then every day I take items from that list and put them on my daily list. I really, really try not to leave school until the daily list is complete. I am always looking for better organization for my Google Drive files #eek #ksedchat
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A2) my office. If my space isn’t physically clean, I can’t function. :) I think when things come up I couldn’t plan for, I get a little stressed. I could benefit from building some time in my life to handle the “unexpected” because I know it will come up. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
    The feeling of crossing things off that list is so fulfilling!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @aewatkins8
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A2: Space is an issue in our school. No one has their own classroom, so I have had to learn to be WAY more organized than I've been before. We do have office space, but it still requires more organization. lol #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
    I feel like trolls drag unnecessary papers, toys and pens to my@desk everyday. It has to be clear by the next day to find the laptop. 😁 #ksedchat
    In reply to @just_3boys
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Ha ha GUILTY! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A2: I wish I could get on the digitally organized train. I love my paper planner... and paper books. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Couldn't have said it better! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @kylabbaker
  • MsLRice Mar 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A2) sticky notes, probably need to get a better system. #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
    On point with that. We share one room with 25 people for 8 hours a day. Disorganization WILL happen. #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Thank you for the pep talk! You guys are the best! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Question 3 is here #ksedchat @kylabbaker
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A2: I have to have an organized countertop. I am much more tidy (year 3), but still working at getting better. I was gifted a big file cabinet of prior teacher’s things. I need to get better at utilizing technology to keep resources. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
    I really really wish I could keep track of them but sometimes the sticky part decides to leave it's original home. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MsLRice
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Yes!!! They move at least 5 feet everyday. Maybe they are aligning with the poles of the earth. 🤔#ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3: Making sure to take every opportunity to see friends and family and put the other things aside. They can wait! #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
    It was so hard for me at first but I love that I can hop on here and there with lugging things... doctor waiting room, getting oil changed etc. Plus they both have share, print and collab features! You should double duty and try it for a month... that’s how I started #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I like digital for somethings but paper for others. For me, in order to fully comprehend and understand what I have ahead I have to write it down, that's just how I learn #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A2) I try to live in quadrant 2 (7 habits of highly effective people book) and write my to do lists in quadrants. It helps me prioritize and stay out of quadrant 1! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 Cont: Favorite indulgence is definitely any kind of chocolate! My favorite way to take time for myself is cooking! It makes me so happy! #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    I know! Me too 😃 loved my Erin Condren planner... cute, with my name, stickers... but I just can’t go back #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylabbaker, @planbookcom
  • MrsJankord Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: I have started running again which is a huge ME time and helps me forget about everything. The other thing is reading... I LOVE reading, so I always make sure I have a really enticing book that makes me want to shut out everything and escape! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Interesting, I like this. Great idea! #ksedchat
    In reply to @DrEllsworthOPS
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: My AMAZING colleagues, @pynn1320 and @mmerando got me into running. I put in a podcast, run, and decompress. #ksedchat
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: I recharge by spending time with my little boys and family. Love some peanut butter m and ms. Who are we kidding anything chocolate or peanut butter will do ;) #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3.1: Right when I get home, I give myself a break. I like to try new recipes (currently making IP banana oatmeal!) But I could eat ice cream any day, any time... I also run 30 min. (while watching Greys) every morning! #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3: Dark chocolate, of course! My favorite way to take care of myself is to take a nap every once in awhile on the weekend. I can usually tell when I am wearing down... #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    A3 Is beer a food #AskingForAFriend ? I go between a lot of intense running and reading inspirational works to terrible habits of binge watching Netflix eating cookie dough or curling up in a ball. Keeps me balanced. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Ha ha this is a perfect explanation! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3) Recharge by walking the dog. Favortie food indulgence= cheesecake. Take care of self by listening to music, playing pickleball, cuddling children and pets, out to dinner with hubby, reading, and gardening. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    It’s simply amazing! I encourage you to try it! #ksedchat
    In reply to @snordenWSUproud, @GoogleKeep
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Q3: I make sure to set aside time to color or end my day in my Bible; both of these really help me refocus myself. Chocolate, yes not a food, but is my self-care go to. Making sure I have time to relax and spend with friends is key to caring for me. #ksedchat
  • MsLRice Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3) dark chocolate, wine (at home) and running or yoga help with stress. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3) I haven't found the off button yet. Does it come in May with the Master's Degree? Food - All. Really Twitter Chats are really refreshing - I am not alone. #ksedchat
  • Swayne_lead271 Mar 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3: shut down? I can actually do that once I give myself permission. Food? Anything junk related 😉 LOVE me some wings & 🍺 What do I do? Spend time doing?- volunteering for church, head to the farm, write - #ksedchat
  • MarcySchooley1 Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I love water aerobics of any kind. I take a couple of classes a week, and I guard this time fiercely. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Why is cookie dough so good and soothing!? #ksedchat
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • cmccartney93 Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3: I’ve restocked my fridge to have more quick foods like fruit and veggies. I try to prep for my lunches weekly so I’m not last minute packing a lunch. Need to get back to walking. I love ice cream so I still indulge!! #ksedchat
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A#3 I take a hot shower. Melts the stress away! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Naps are my favorite although my body usually tells me I need a longer nap than what I allotted for ha ha! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AngSuperPowers
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    I'm ready to get back into running, but with a 4 month old, my sleep is more important right now. #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylabbaker
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A3: Walking, reading, playing the piano Recharge-play some mindless game on the computer. Food-pasta Bubble baths! (I know...TMI) #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Love both of these things ❤️❤️❤️ #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3 shutting off and recharging for me means to jam out to music at full blast. Comfort food such as home made spaghetti like @gashmom23 makes. 🤩 My favorite way to take care of myself is to do DIY projects. #ksedchat
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: Bubbles and books. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    I value my sleep so much! Really though, it's in everyone's best interest I get enough LOL #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • JanelleStigall Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: Food? Anything salty. ... I am a dog person & love to hang out with my dog. ... I also Netflix binge & read. #ksedchat
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: I work out at 5AM. (Yes, I’m insane.) My neighbor is in my driveway at 5:15, we keep each other accountable. My indulgence is Netflix. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    I love hot showers, the best! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PamelaGfeller
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3 I have a very difficult time shutting off my mind. I need to walk away from my laptop and my papers, and hop in the car and listen to NPR for at least an hour straight! Throw in a good grilled cheese and *maybe* I can relax for a few hours #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3: I read. I read theology books. Education books. Witch and vampire books! 📚 I have also made sure I eat healthy this year. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
    The weather is so enticing to start walking again, now if only it would stay consistent! #ksedchat
    In reply to @cmccartney93
  • megankohlman Mar 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3: time with my family & friends, & reading of course! #ksedchat
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3)I do EVERYTHING in my power to not bring Work home. I want to be present for kids & husband. I’m a much better employee, educator & learner when I’ve given my family priority. B) dark chocolate and a coca-cola—fountain drink in styrofoam cup from QT. Very particular. #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3: Food wise, I follow the same routine nearly everyday. Since starting this a year ago, I've lost 40 lbs and feel so much better! #ksedchat Smoothie for Breakfast Chocolate @shakeology for lunch. Whatever my wife makes for dinner.
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Pets are the best, they can melt our stress away! #ksedchat
    In reply to @JanelleStigall
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3: Honestly, sometimes talking with an adult, ANY adult can be helpful. I'll call up family and friends and discuss anything but work. Reminds me that there is life outside my job. Also reminds me that I'm more than my job #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    We might be twins lol I did the same. Couldn’t let go of the cuteness lol it was TERRIBLE! #ksedchat
    In reply to @kylabbaker, @planbookcom
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Home cooked meals=the best! #ksedchat
    In reply to @_NGash95_, @gashmom23
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3: The best way to recharge has been coming home and hanging with my wife and son. I also run a group of “old man b-ball” at the school that energized me and helps meet my social hangout time. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
    You look great as well! Congrats on this accomplishment! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco, @shakeology
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Adult time is so important! #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
    I'm glad you have enough self control to allow it in the oven. Many times it goes from the mixer to my mouth LOL #ksedchat
    In reply to @thewarsnak
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Social time and time with family is so important to our well being! #ksedchat
    In reply to @jeremyholliday
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A3: chocolate and sugary coffee drinks... a movie with my kids, going to bed a little early, girl time, sometimes laughing at how ridiculous the day went or at something said by a student #ksedchat
  • aboone_angie Mar 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A3: maybe a little vain, but I love getting my nails done, love the fun I have with the ladies at the salon. Not a food, but hot tea helps comfort me #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Next up Question 4 #ksedchat @kylabbaker
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A3: When things get really intense I upcycle furniture. Haven't been crafty in a while because I got a new dog... kinda "therapy" since he keeps me busy guarding toilet paper and books. Can't imagine what he would do with a pail of paint. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Drooling! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJessCochran, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
    LOL very valid point!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AnnaCalven, @thewarsnak
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Yes! Although color coding warms my heart. Just wish there was a color wheel for me to pick whatever color I want #ksedchat
    In reply to @MrsJankord, @kylabbaker, @planbookcom
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A4: My goal is to take less home, get enough sleep & leave it until tomorrow. Soak up this wonderful life! My husband keeps me accountable and I have done fairly well! Feeling guilty is hard though! #ksedchat
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A3:Putting in headphones for time at the gym is probably the best way to reset after a long day. Food - anything Chinese that comes in a styrofoam container. And it’s cheesy, but having a good long conversation with my husband about the day’s events always helps my mood #ksedchat
  • sarajane7 Mar 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A3: best self care food - chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Or we could go healthy — fruit. For self care, I like to take walks. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Spouses are the best. Agree that's one of the best ways I relieve stress when I get home. #ksedchat
    In reply to @aewatkins8
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A3: I've been walking regularly since the beginning of the year. Lost 10+ lbs now. Haven't changed eating habits yet, but will be working on that. My self-care food is dark chocolate. #ksedchat
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4 my biggest goal is to set more time aside for myself, participating in more twitter chats are helping me to schedule more “me time”. My PLN at #ksedchat has held me pretty accountable for this certain goal. 🤩
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: I want to gain stamina running, less stopping and the runner's high... is it real people? Still not feeling it! My dog holds me accountable in the warmer months. Ready to be back outside! #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A3: Also not to be totally cheesy, but chatting with other educators, sharing ideas and collab across the world is a huge happiness for me #ksedchat
  • androo88 Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4 I set a goal to drink more water.....I have not yet reached the implementation stage. I probably need to get on that.... #ksedchat
  • MsLRice Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4) I am bad at setting personal goals. But I have a great running buddy that encourages me to stay active. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    The weather keeps playing peek a boo, it can't decide what it wants to do. #ksedchat
    In reply to @sarajane7
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4:Letting things go that are out of my control. Why waste my time if I can't change it. I need my coworkers to help me remember what we can control and can't....and I need myself to think about the whole situation before reacting or getting too worked up. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • MarcySchooley1 Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: Eat healthy, keep moving, be truly present in conversations and activities with my family. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Probably the area that needs the most work. Need to not read emails when I'm home. Leave work at work but it's hard. #ksedchat
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A4: I want to research better guided meditation not only for myself but to use for my detention students. I want to be able to do it without a video because it can be a little distracting.. I have trouble staying focused so I know my students may as well.🧘🏼‍♀️#ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I LOVE getting my nails done! Mani / Pedi please!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @aboone_angie
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: self care goal is drink more water. I am tracking my food and water intake. My coworker and kids are helping me stay accountable. #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: I want to get back to where I used to be at playing the piano. Setting aside time to play. No one. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Couldn't agree more. It's so refreshing to talk with other educators. Especially in a group like #ksedchat that is so welcoming. We have the best around!
    In reply to @_NGash95_
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: I enjoy running & I am a bit competitive with myself so a big self care goal is to stay injury free. Teaching with a hurt leg is a mess & painful so I try not to be too stupid. #ksedchat
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4) Goals -1. Work out 2-3 times a week - 70% there. 2. Actually shut down and watch a movie/TV/Hang out with friend. - much better this year. #ksedchat
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: I put my kids, and planning above all else, which I get told is gonna lead me to burn-out. I don't have a set regiment for self-care. I do try to get into my Bible every night. #ksedchat
  • megankohlman Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: weekly time for myself - reading or crafting or sewing. I’m failing miserably so far, but I’ll get there! #ksedchat
  • karalu79 Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: Related to A3, I want to lose another 80 lbs. Thinking strongly of signing up for marathon #5. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Sometimes I feel like piano playing is becoming a lost art. So cool you can play, yes you'll need to start making the time. #ksedchat
    In reply to @PreK33, @kylabbaker
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A4: My self-care goal is to not let my crazy schedule stop me from working out consistently. This is particularity difficult with all the driving I am doing. @MrGStill and @themusicweaver help hold me accountable when we travel because they are great models! #ksedchat
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Yes! I keep telling myself to just take it off of my phone but I'm worried I'll miss something. It will still be there in the morning. #ksedchat
    In reply to @PamelaGfeller
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    We have a water challenge at school in March and a colleague is posting the funniest memes to keep encouraging us! #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88
  • Swayne_lead271 Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: goal is to work only 2 weekends/ month- not succeeding these days. Also to leave the office @ 4:15 twice/ month- epic fail 🙄 Accountability is lead team PIC @usd271sgs - although we try hard, we always put ourselves last, but leaders need time & rest too. #ksedchat
  • just_3boys Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4. I’m finally working on my health, for my health. I’m working out after school with other teachers and using MyFitnessPal. #ksedchat
  • themusicweaver Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Little late to the game but put me in coach! Brad from Atchison #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: I am going to try to communicate better. Weird, BUT! If I communicate better it IS less stress because there is less misunderstanding, or repeating yourself, or setting yourself up for more work. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Yes, being present is something that I consistently check myself on. We only get this life once! #ksedchat
    In reply to @MarcySchooley1, @kylabbaker
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Me either.... #ksedchat
    In reply to @sarajane7, @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A4: First priority is doing what I need to do to stay in remission. Getting amped up for meal prepping and exercising. My guy is doing this with me so we can both look and feel better for his brother's weeding this summer. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Glad to have you! Welcome to #ksedchat!
    In reply to @themusicweaver
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:45 PM EST
    There is always tomorrow! #ksedchat
    In reply to @androo88
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:45 PM EST
    When you have an accountability group it makes it so much easier! #ksedchat
    In reply to @just_3boys
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A4: My goal has been to become more efficient in my day to day routines, and utilize my volunteers better. I also have tried extremely hard to not bring work home, because I want to be able to be hang out with my wife and son. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Yes it's so hard to find that balance. You will though I am sure of it! Thanks for your dedication to the profession! #ksedchat
    In reply to @Swayne_lead271, @usd271sgs
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:46 PM EST
    If I took part in this that would mean I would be winning in the bathroom challenge because I have such a small bladder. HA HA #teacherstruggles #ksedchat
    In reply to @alilynnp, @androo88
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Agree! Love a good pedicure! #ksedchat
    In reply to @aboone_angie
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    That's so awesome you have people to hold you accountable! Sometimes that's the hardest part! #ksedchat
    In reply to @AngSuperPowers, @MrGStill, @themusicweaver
  • megankohlman Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4: also use my time well when I’m at school so I can leave earlier and be present when I’m home. That way I can enjoy time with my boys, even though that’s not exactly relaxing. 😉 #ksedchat
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    And by weeding.... I mean wedding. Clearly I've been updating my library a little TOO much lately. #ksedchat
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4: I am constantly setting a goal for myself to be more mindful. It is so easy to dwell on the past or worry about the future, but it does such a disservice to our students and to us as teachers. My counselor mom has been an amazing support for me in this goal #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    You go girl! Kill those goals! #ksedchat
    In reply to @karalu79
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4) make my heart healthier. I’m getting more cardio in more often. And my kids are always asking if we exercised today. So that’s a great motivator. And they are starting to ask to exercise with us. #ksedchat
  • JanelleStigall Mar 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A4: Doing my best to eat better& drink more water. Friends help to keep me accountable. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Yes, you want to avoid burn out. You love your job but you need to find time for you. Reading the bible is a great start! #ksedchat
    In reply to @KatherineTernes
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Every student in my class has a job... helps with the day to day things for me... they can overwhelm your student-free time #ksedchat
    In reply to @jeremyholliday
  • beckykazmaier Mar 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Hi! I’m Becky Kazmaier, Blue Valley North HS ELA. 90s rap and hip hop pumps me up every time. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
    LOL why doesn't Twitter have an edit feature yet. #ksedchat
    In reply to @theReedingLMS
  • themusicweaver Mar 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
    We are a TEAM @AngSuperPowers @MrGStill #ksedchat...Our goal is to be in better shape at the end @KTOYTEAM2018 than when we began our travels across the beautiful state of Kansas! Let's do this!
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
    It's the best, isn't it! So glad you could join! #ksedchat
    In reply to @beckykazmaier
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
    That's so awesome you have accountability partners. It makes it so much easier to stick with it. Good luck to you all! #ksedchat
    In reply to @themusicweaver, @AngSuperPowers, @MrGStill, @KTOYTEAM2018
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Last question #ksedchat @kylabbaker
  • sarajane7 Mar 5 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A4: goal — drink more water. How’s it going - fail! Accountability - just me. Maybe that’s my problem. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: Honestly, #ksedchat is my favorite. I have been involved with quite a few Twitter chats but this one is so welcoming and the people are so open to sharing and being vulnerable. I just love you guys and am thankful for this PL Family! #ksedchat
  • cmccartney93 Mar 5 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A4: Goal to be in the moment especially with my family by shutting down email/work when we are together. My family is quick to remind me! #staycation #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Let's mark that water bottle and put times on it! Maybe carry a empty milk jug around. Kebra Panko, personal accountability partner to the rescue! LOL #ksedchat
    In reply to @sarajane7
  • heather_newkirk Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5: @teacher2teacher and @WeAreTeachers are both wonderful for boosting spirits!! #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    That's great they hold you accountable! #ksedchat
    In reply to @cmccartney93
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5: I think my PLC/PLN and @thepankopost give me the best support with teaching! Friends and family with everything else life brings! #ksedchat -- excited to see your responses!
  • AnnaCalven Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5) EdCamp Andover, KGTC activities IRL, Edutopia on Facebook, #gtchat on Thursday nights @ 7 pm and of course #KSedchat!
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5 I usually reach out to those I’ve met at @WichitaStateCOE or my #dhefamily. Most are on twitter or Facebook, but I usually text or call them when I need guidance quickly. #ksedchat
  • 56library Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A5: I reach out to my coworkers usually through text or facebook messenger. We have some great converstaions. I love #ksedchat as my twitter group. Such grea converstaions.
  • beckykazmaier Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Q1. Of course being a teacher is insanely stressful. But I’ve started to focus solely on doing what’s best for kids and letting the rest of the nonsense go...and it helps me take care of my students and myself more effectively. #ksedchat
  • sryanalr Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A4 My personal goals the last few years are CHOOSE JOY & BEST YES. These help guide my decision making each day. This focus has made me less stressed & more confident. I engraved them on bracelets I wear as a daily reminder. #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A4: my self-care goal is focusing on the positive... positive thoughts, words, interactions... positive notes to kids and other educators, words of thanks and praise, reflecting on the positive at the end of the day instead of just the frustrations,etc #ksedchat
  • aboone_angie Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5: obviously #ksedchat, I am part of a special education group on Facebook and the wonderful teachers in my building at Cheney Middle School
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5: Being able to share on here is a great support. Sharing ideas, and realizing that teachers, regardless of years in the classroom, experience the same things as you is fantastic! #ksedchat
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5 Groups with different interests that don't always intersect are nice to have. Golf friends, coaches, other teachers, @MortsMartiniBar and the whatnot. Each help at different times. #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Yes and love the GIF. It's so easy to soak in the negatives. Great goal #ksedchat
    In reply to @alilynnp
  • MrsJessCochran Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    #ksedchat~even though I've been bad at keeping up with chats lately. I also work with a fabulous group and we work well together. It really helps in the everyday!
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Love the goals and the bracelets are so smart!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #ksedchat
    In reply to @sryanalr
  • DrEllsworthOPS Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A5) my colleagues are my first go-to but we don’t stress on social media. And my small group at church has always been a wonderful source of strength for me. #ksedchat
  • AngSuperPowers Mar 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
    I reach out to @GLSENgkc to kelp support me and my students in our advocacy work. I have also reached out to @liveoutloudinfo to help my #LGBTQ students understand that there is life beyond high school. #ksedchat
  • MarcySchooley1 Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5: When coping with work-related stress, I have a small group of colleagues to whom I know I can always turn. They speak the truth and aren't afraid to help me get a grip!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • jeremyholliday Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5: I primarily reach out to @carrie_force and @SandySc70333143 from my teaching team, which has been helpful to talk with other teachers. I have also been enjoying these #ksedchat evenings!
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5: I have certain people I go to for certain things. But I tend to turn to Twitter a lot because I have SO many educators RIGHT there. Plus, while I have a relationship with some PLNs, work politics are removed and I can have somewhat honest feedback. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5 sometimes I just need to vent. Sometimes to a teacher or another colleague #ksedchat
  • kylabbaker Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Great responses! It does take a village! #ksedchat
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Such a great one! Love it 😍 #ksedchat
    In reply to @cmccartney93
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Girl, the truth is the best. Just lay it on me, that's how I like it. It's so nice to have people in your life that tell you how it is. #ksedchat
    In reply to @MarcySchooley1, @kylabbaker
  • theReedingLMS Mar 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
    I am a big fan of Future Ready Librarians on FB. I stay up to date with my district at #313teach. I follow my pedagogy and beliefs tribe: @donalynbooks, @pernilleripp, @pennykittle, and @MrSchuReads. #ksedchat
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
    So many times I want to fix what my fingers tipped/ typed / topped. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @theReedingLMS
  • sarajane7 Mar 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5: I have the best team mate and I’m realizing how important that is. I’m in a FB group called unshakeable where we are reading Angela Watson’s book of the same name. Looking for ideas! #ksedchat
  • MrsSchramp Mar 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5 I'm on a great Catholic women mailing list here in town--I can send an email asking for something for class and it'll be on my doorstep within a few hrs. Here on Twitter I love #catholicedchat, #sschat, #mschat , #worldgeochat , and #teachmindful . Oh, and of course #ksedchat
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Now following them, thanks for the shout outs! #ksedchat
    In reply to @jeremyholliday, @carrie_force, @SandySc70333143
  • aewatkins8 Mar 5 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A5: The educhum community on Tumblr is awesome! #ksedchat
  • beckykazmaier Mar 5 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Q2. I am an organizational master. As long as my meal plans are done and my objectives for the week are solid , it’s really a matter of giving my family what they deserve to keeping as much stress at bay as I can. #ksedchat
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A5: Of course my #ksedchat family! I also have the most wonderful wife who always listens and provides support.
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thanks for joining @kylabbaker & I for a fun filled chat. I hope you feel refreshed for the week ahead. Post a GIF to show how you are feeling after the chat! Join @Ms_Shook next week for #ksedchat ! Thanks again and continue being AWESOME!
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Spouses are the best, best friends ever. Completely agree! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
    I'll have to check this out! #ksedchat
    In reply to @aewatkins8
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thank you @kylabbaker and @thepankopost for hosting #ksedchat!
  • PamelaGfeller Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I love this video! Thanks for joining, have a great week Tim! #ksedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco, @kylabbaker
  • snordenWSUproud Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I agree!! If your spouse supports you, listens, gives advice, lets you know when YOU messed up... that’s the best support you can get. 💗my supportive hubby. #KSedchat
    In reply to @mrvesco
  • _NGash95_ Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    #ksedchat looking forward to next week!
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker, @Ms_Shook
  • alilynnp Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    This chat really came at the perfect time for me! My students and class has been a little extra stressful lately! Thanks for the great ideas and reflection #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker, @Ms_Shook
  • thewarsnak Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Great chat @kylabbaker and @thepankopost you were great hosts. Fun topic! #ksedchat
  • D_Cordell_KU Mar 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
    To get back to my max bench press of 230 lbs...and break that record. Also, start running seriously again once I graduate. #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Love this! Have a great week! Thanks for joining! #ksedchat
    In reply to @PamelaGfeller
  • mrvesco - Moderator Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Come back next week and all through the month of March! #ksedchat
  • PreK33 Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Thank you, ladies!! #ksedchat
    In reply to @thepankopost, @kylabbaker, @Ms_Shook
  • thepankopost Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Great goals! #ksedchat
    In reply to @D_Cordell_KU, @kylabbaker
  • just_3boys Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    #ksedchat Thank you for a great first chat. 😁
  • beckykazmaier Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A3. I’m ridiculously horrible at taking care of myself, but I’m making more time to read for pleasure. I enjoy aromatherapy and yoga, when I make time to take care of me. #ksedchat
  • KatherineTernes Mar 5 @ 9:59 PM EST