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semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Where are you from, and what was the best Halloween costume you saw last week? #semoEDchat Question 1 (Q1) starts in 5 minutes.

semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #semoEDchat !!!! We're so excited!

mrsvivy6 Nov 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Hey #semoEDchat friends! I'm from Poplar Bluff, MO. I'm a bit biased, but the best costumes I saw were these meddling kids, Daphne & Shaggy!

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

For the next 30 minutes I will be participating in the first #semoEDchat Join us!

teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Jamie from Cape. Instructional tech. Best costume...I might be biased. #semoedchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Mindy - from Farmington, MO Two of my favs this year were my "super cute" granddaughter & friend's son was a convincing Prince! #semoEDchat

kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Greetings! I am Stephanie Kuper, Ed Tech at the Southeast RPDC -my 18 month old had a great Hulk costume but it was 80 degrees...#semoEDchat

amueller_cnslr Nov 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Angela a high school counselor from Cape. Favorite costume was "3 blind mice". #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@semoEDchat Where are you from, and what was the best Halloween costume you saw last week? #semoEDchat Question 1 (Q1) starts in 5 minutes.

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r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Michelle from Sikeston. Happy to be part of the first #semoEDchat I saw lots of great costumes this week!

crystaslaughter Nov 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hello, Crystal from Malden, MO. The best costume I saw was a rainbow My Little Pony. #semoEDchat

BusEd11 Nov 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Theresa here from Cape, ready to learn something new or get inspired! #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

adorable! #semoEDchat

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semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1 - Who was your favorite teacher and why? #semoEDchat

zrockstar Nov 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Ron from Cape. Obviously these are the best. #semoEDchat

tiffjmorgan Nov 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Tiffany Morgan from Sikeston MO. My favorite Antman #semoEDchat

teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 - So many favs... Near the top is Jim Hampton, Sci-New Madrid, Loved learning & got us excited about learning. Made it fun. #semoEDchat

eddielowrey Nov 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1. Jim McKeel, Science at New Madrid. He had the best stories and related them to the lesson #semoedchat

BusEd11 Nov 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 Mrs. Cox, she convinced me that I was smart and could go to college! #semoEDchat

mrsvivy6 Nov 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Million in 6th grade bc she was kind, helpful, & she always empowered me to try new things. #semoEDchat

zrockstar Nov 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Mr Perr, 5th grade. He made everything fun. Tons of energy. Loved to laugh. #semoEDchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: @DawnKekec! She was the true definition of a role-model and taught us hold to work as a team & build relationships! #SemoEDchat

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MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q1 Dr. Robert Gray my band T. He set the bar high & loved teaching! We knew he meant business but also cared about us as people.#semoEDchat

okruch_tom Nov 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Obviously the Franklin difference! #whostheirDad #semoEDchat

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kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

My Favorite Teacher was Ms Shaw in 4th grade - finally discovered I was dyslexic, not a slow learner... #semoEDchat

crystaslaughter Nov 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Mrs. Dawson, 5th grade. We did community projects and she made me feel like I could make a difference. #semoEDchat

paulbd Nov 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1-Dr. Joel Rhodes at SEMO. You could see the passion he had for his content area when he taught. #semoedchat

amueller_cnslr Nov 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 - Many stick out in my mind (Oakville), and they all were those that went above & beyond and kept things fun. #semoEDchat

tiffjmorgan Nov 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Dr. Tim Rademaker @ SEMO! Made you want to attend his class everyday! Loved his passion! #semoEDchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

thank you for everything that you taught us. We were so lucky to have you! #Semoedchat

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semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q2 in 2min #semoEDchat

kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

"made me feel like I could make a difference"- that's teaching done right! #semoEDchat

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r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: Lucky to have lots of great teachers but my favorite was Ms Ross 1st grade Corinth MS #semoEDchat

amueller_cnslr Nov 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: It was apparent that all my favorite teachers truly cared. #semoEDchat

teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 - I try to get excited so Ts & Ss know it matters, showing passion about learning-trying new things. Lessens fear/anx. #semoEDchat

crystaslaughter Nov 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: I have always tried to smile, talk, dance, sing, anything to relate to them and help them to realize they are important. #semoEDchat

readinglibby Nov 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 - Enthusiasm and kindness. #semoedchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 Share my passion with others and pay attention to the details. The little things matter! #semoEDchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Kids don't remember standardized tests. They remember how their teachers made them feel. It's all about relationships! #SemoEDchat

SRHekmat Nov 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q1 My English teacher from 7th grade who showed he cared about us. #semoEDchat

kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: I try to help teachers realize their own self-efficacy. If I can do it, you can do it! #semoEDchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

you do that every single day! It truly makes the difference #SemoEDchat

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leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

that's awesome #SemoEDchat

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r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I try to model the same care do each student as an individual that she had for us. #semoEDchat

Bethany_Petty Nov 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q1 - definitely hard to pick my fav T! I was lucky enough to have many awesome T's including my Momma, Dr. Brian Reeves, & more!#semoedchat

semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q3 in 3mins #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Yes!! So true! #semoEDchat

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paulbd Nov 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2- I try to bring to the foreground the elements of ELA such as rhetoric and theme that I personally get excited about. #semoedchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

All students need to feel as if they are the most important person in the universe. Embrace their uniqueness & love them! #SemoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Dr. Reeves is AWESOME!! #semoEDchat

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leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Isn't it though. We sometimes forget that I think lol #SemoEDchat

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SRHekmat Nov 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2. Funny, patient and kind. #semoEDchat

mrsvivy6 Nov 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: Compassion,patience, understanding. Build community first! I model failure daily, lol. Failure is the 1st step to success! #semoEDchat

readinglibby Nov 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A1 - I still have a prayer card that my second grade teacher gave me, Mrs. O'brien. #semoedchat

kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Funny some people are all about the details and others pay no attention to them- sometimes they are all I look at #semoEDchat

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r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Enthusiasm /passion is so important! If we dont find it interesting, how can we expect Ss to? #semoEDchat

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semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q3 - Tell us about how your favorite teacher made you feel in their classroom. #semoEDchat

teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

me too #semoEDchat

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kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

power to the ELA teacher geeks! #semoEDchat

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Bethany_Petty Nov 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: I try to show my Ss my passion & love for my content -I hope Ss remember my excitement & nerdiness for my topic #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Agreed! It's easy to focus on the test but we need to remember there is so much more at stake #semoEDchat

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teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3-Like what I learned mattered, that I was should feel good about learning. Even if he said that I shouldn't want to be a T lol #semoEDchat

Bethany_Petty Nov 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2 (cont): to get my Ss excited about our content, I create "raps" to help them remember concepts - they call me #pettywap #semoEDchat

zrockstar Nov 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: like I had a special purpose that no one else had. #semoEDchat

paulbd Nov 3 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3- Simply, I wanted to be there. If I missed his class, I knew that I was going to miss something interesting. #semoedchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 - That what I did mattered and would be held to a high standard. I felt challenged everyday! #semoEDchat

readinglibby Nov 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 - My fave teachers made me feel like my ideas mattered ... like I had something important to contribute #semoedchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Be safe!! #semoEDchat

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kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: I felt smart. As a struggling student, this was the first time I really thought I could be smart. #semoEDchat

r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: I felt like I belonged, like I had a place. I felt safe and like I could learn anything. She made me feel smart. #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

TOM! So good to see you here! #semoEDchat

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mrsvivy6 Nov 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3-I felt like my opinion mattered, my ideas were groundbreaking, and my actions could make an impact on the world. #semoEDchat

MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

RT @kupertech A3: I felt smart. As a struggling student, this was the first time I really thought I could be smart.- so powerful #semoEDchat

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amueller_cnslr Nov 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3: I was important and what I had to say mattered. #semoEDchat

Bethany_Petty Nov 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2&3: I always felt excited abt the content in Dr. Reeves' classes ... never bored or daydreaming. I hope my Ss feel this way! #semoEDchat

teach_russell - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

You matter. You have a purpose. SO KEY! @MindySouth @readinglibby @zrockstar #semoedchat

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SRHekmat Nov 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3 He shared his passion and love of reading and asked us to join his passion. His personality was always encouraging. #semoEDchat

leighmragsdale Nov 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

That was my grandpa's quote. HS principal for 30 years. I say that line often lol #SEMOedchat

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MindySouth - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

RT @teach_russell You matter. You have a purpose. SO KEY! @MindySouth @readinglibby @zrockstar #semoedchat

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r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

That’s the goal, isn’t it? Kids don’t say “I don’t want to miss the packet of worksheets”, do they? #semoEDchat

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crystaslaughter Nov 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: I felt like I had so much potential and more in charge of my own learning. #semoEDchat

SRHekmat Nov 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Students remember those who cared about them as a person who has opinions too. #SemoEDchat

kupertech - Moderator Nov 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Fastest 30 minutes ever! Phone is almost dead.... #semoEDchat

r6techmg Nov 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

That was fast! See y’all next week! #semoEDchat https://t.co/rbIhK2OyZf

semoEDchat Nov 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT

TY for joining #semoEDchat Check out the info doc for next week's Qs: https://t.co/szmDgfyJl0 See you next week. Don't forget #MOedchat next

mrsvivy6 Nov 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I just said the same thing to my husband! #semoEDchat

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