#CFISDchat is a weekly chat run by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD educators and guest moderators. Join us for discussion on various education topics and grow your #PLN!
Emily Posch, Life Skills Math/Sci at Bridgeland HS and there is a significant chance that I will fall asleep in the next 24 minutes but imma try my best!!#CFISDchat
A1 my mom @CyWoodsPreCal we talked ab education from the time I was 16 and she poured her wisdom into me. Also I credit @mcnairan3 with the inspiration to revitalize my classroom! #CFISDchat
The biggest influence on my teaching is by far @GarlandLinkenh1 and @CyFairCFisher for leading the way and trusting me! I am a firm believer that everyone we work with leaves a mark on our teaching in some way. We learn from everyone! #CFISDchat
A1: the biggest influence has to be my mother, @suebrenz ! Being a principal @WoodardCFISD she has a wealth of knowledge and has mentored many people.. including me! I have always seen from a young age the expectations of an educator. #CFISDchat
A1: I had a few teachers that I can remember being big influences before I became a teacher, but I would also say that my first DI and principal have had a profound impact on me. Leaders everyday! @loboexcellence@langhamcreekhs#CFISDchat
A1 I would have to say that any teacher that has been positive with their students and is willing to learn more to help influence their learning experience. I have been inspired by many such teachers. #CFISDchat@CFISDWells#ExploreWells
A1 Definitely my 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Clemens- she is the reason why I chose this job & I strive to be like her every day. However I have had amazing leaders & coworkers to help along the way! I love my #pln#CFISDchat
A1: I would have to say all my fellow drafting teachers throughout the district. Being the only teacher of my content on my campus I relied heavily on my pln from across the district. Also my HS drafting teacher who I took over for when she retired #cfisdchat
Dr. Nita Copley #math was my first #ece Prof at UofH....She taught me talking to & Playing with the Kids was just as important as Content! She was preaching Relationships first in the ealry 90's #cfisdchat
A1: I have had many people influence my teaching career at different points in my journey. One of my biggest mentors from my first year on the job 16 years ago until now is @suebrenz because she has always seen my potential. #cfisdchat
A1: My dad was an engineer, no matter what you asked you were going to get an answer and a rationale. Usually you also got a relevant analogy to go with the explanation and then the ultimate check for understanding question, "does that make sense" #cfisdchat
A1- my mentor teacher during Student Teaching back in Zeeland, MI! Also my incredible team @hollyjag98@DrKulhanek@profecrogers who bless me every day in my first few years! #CFISDchat
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A1: Kathy Green, my third-grade teacher! Always had so much fun in her class and it was really memorable because of how much she clearly cared about all of us💙 #cfisdchat
A1 pt 2: I’ve also had the privilege of working under Donna Guthrie Shepherd as a teacher, an IS, an AP and a principal. Such an inspiring leader, so thankful for her passion and grace! #CFISDchat
A1: A college professor at UT. Without knowing it fully at the time, he taught me problem solving and “use what I have to find a solution” mentality. Leadership and hard work... I have used what he taught in every endeavor since. #cfisdchat
A1: The biggest influence has come from my former AP @Michell23348083 She was helpful, kind, and caring when it came to leading teachers in the right direction. I would like to be an administrator like her one day #CFISDchat
A1: I have been blessed to teach many different grade levels and subjects and I feel like on each team I worked on there are several who I always learned from! Whether it was curriculum, classroom management or just being a better teacher. #CFISDchat
A1 I started teaching as a second career, so I needed a range of teachers to learn from. My para my 1st year saved my life, thank you Ms. Linda McCollum! I also get to work with Andrea Barnes who is a 30-yr teacher that still insists on excellence every day. #CFISDchat
A1: @vrkimmel has been the biggest influence on my teaching - she’s willing to model/coach, listen/encourage, & advise/share wisdom from her wealth of experiences in education. I wouldn’t be the teacher I am without her influence!! #CFISDchat
A1: My first mentor passed away during my first year of teaching. She was everything that didn’t come naturally to me—organized, concise, stood up for herself—I try to make choices that I think would have made her proud ❤️👩🏼🏫👩🏻🏫❤️ #CFISDchat
A2: we talked about this this morning when talking about the inside and outside characteristics of a character! They said funny, sweet, and my personal favorite, loves science 😁 #cfisdchat
A2: Fun, energetic, knowledgeable. I hope they look back to say that I made learning fun. That I kept them motivated to do better no matter what #CFISDchat
A1 my mom @CyWoodsPreCal we talked ab education from the time I was 16 and she poured her wisdom into me. Also I credit @mcnairan3 with the inspiration to revitalize my classroom! #CFISDchat
A2: I hope my #kinderstars@CFISDWells would say FUN! First...and then Happy, Nice,Kind, Silly, Smart....I would love to actualy hear what they have to say at home about our days 😍 #cfisdchat
A1 Lisa Dentler, my 5th grade teacher @MooreCFISD many years ago! That was a tough year for me and my many visits to the principal's office. She never stopped loving me ❤️❤️❤️ #CFISDchat
A2: I hope that my students saw me as real and genuine. I always tried to shoot straight about history, life, and the world we live in. Many students thought my class was great and I honestly didn’t see it other than how I treated them. #CFISDchat
A2: positive, encouraging, forgiving, kind, accepting, motivating. I hope they’d describe the feeling of being in my room - that I loved them and made them feel safe. #wearesalyards#cfisdchat
A1: like any good T I “borrow” from so many TY @kicking_kanke for constant positivity TY @im_kimberly1 for your grace TY @RodneyRGarcia for giving me the space to let my tech freak flag fly and TY @TDaeschner for getting up again and again even all the chips are down #cfisdchat
A1 I improved my craft while at Lee Elem with Barbara Fine. @sciteach79 was an amazing science partner and I 💗 her enthusiasm for teaching science. I 💗 @MrsBuckCFISD ❤️ for all of her kids. Thankful for a school that encourages a growth mindset. #CFISDchat#WeAreSalyards 🐯
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I remember my group of theatre kiddos raving about your class! They may have said it was their 2nd favorite class! 😂😂🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ I miss those kids! #CFISDchat
A1: The biggest influence on my teaching has been my own children. They have provided me feedback over the years of what they want out from their school experience and gave ideas on how I can incorporate a students wants/needs through the eyes of a child. ❤️ #CFISDchat
A1: My dad has had the biggest influence on my teaching career because he lived and breathed education, and he made sure that I knew how important it was to build relationships with people. 💗 #cfisdchat#AlphaRam@CyRidgeRams
A2: I would like students to describe me as a teacher that pushed them beyond what they themselves thought they did not think was possible. That I taught them lessons for the classroom as well as for life. #CFISDchat
A2 I recently had a student tell me, you are the only teacher who really cares if I learn something. So that was pretty nice, I'll take words like that :) #CFISDchat
Q3 I have learned that students will surprise you in amazing ways. Never underestimate what they are capable of acheiving! #CFISDchat@CFISDWells#ExploreWells
A3: I left Bridgeland after a 1 yr. I didn't feel like I had been there long enough to build solid relationships but when I see some of those kids again they are genuinely excited to see me. They reminded me that good relationships don't always need a lot of time. #CFISDchat
A3: I have learned that no matter the circumstances they will always ❤️ you if you have taken the time to build a relationship with them @ReedElementary#CFISDchat
A1 My middle school math teacher Mr. Meadows. He believed in me when I didn’t and helped me learn math and love it!! 👨🏻🏫This was us two years ago...we caught up at convocation at my previous district! #CFISDchat
A2: It is the same lesson every year, you would think I would get it by now, but at some point every year, at the end of the day I realize that I should have spent more time listening to what they had to say! #CFISDchat
A3: if you’re consistent they will eventually trust u. This year more than any other. I’ve always been a relationship driven teacher but this year there’s no learning happening w/o it. #WeareSalyards#cfisdchat
A1 - My students have had the biggest influence on my teaching because they gave me the reason to search, reflect, and try new teaching practices. “If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” Ignacio Estrada #cfisdchat@kahlams
A3: I’m lucky to work with our ESL students at Park. I have learned from them to be brave. They are so inspiring and some of the hardest working, kindest students! #CFISDchat
A3: don’t judge a book by it’s cover. I learn this every year and am reminded of all the layers that make kids who they are. Be patient, it will always be worth the work and fight in the long run. #CFISDchat#SwashBengal
A3: My Ss have taught me this year to be patient. I want them to learn everything so quickly. But learning takes time. It’s not always an immediate fix. Be patient and they will surprise you!#CFISDchat
A3: I’ve learned that some these 12/13 yr olds face some adult problems and sometimes they can only let their hair down and laugh, smile and cut up in your class 🤷🏻♀️ #CFISDchat
A3: I have learned that they like to be challenged and celebrated! That they love to move and learn w @GoNoodle and that they love when I join them...on the floor, writing, reading, playing and learning! #cfisdchat
A3- it’s my first year teaching more than one grade level, so I’m learning so much about development and differentiating to meet their needs, even in my energy levels and my tone of voice #CFISDchat
A3: Be kind when everything goes wrong, and give people who are important to you the benefit of the doubt.
If I had a nickel for every time a kiddo said “It’s ok Miss Posch. You tried.” ❤️ #CFISDchat
A4 I fallen in love with spider web discussions. Such a great way for students to explain important to each other, helping both parties learn. #CFISDchat
A4: I am learning a whole new content this year working with our Ag teachers so they are definitely teaching me more than I am teaching them. In my new role I have been able to share my technology knowledge and a non-tech savvy teacher is now using Google classroom! #CFISDchat
This year’s students have made teaching science fun! It’s nice when all students are as passionate about a topic as you are! I’m learning more and more how to meet their needs at all levels! #CFISDchat#WeAreSalyards 🐯 #BengalsTellNoTales
A1. The person who had the biggest influence on my teaching was @jmtz10403. Dr. Martinez asked me to be a part of the differentiated instruction cadre at Watkins MS. I am thankful for him because it changed my teaching and helped me create a more engaging classroom. #cfisdchat
A4: I’ve mentioned this one before, but it still blows me away how much they got engaged with it, but the walking rainbow experiment we did the beginning of the year was fantastic because they went home every day wondering what was going to happen next! #cfisdchat
A2: I would hope my students describe me as loving, fun, and also someone who pushes them toward their fullest potential. Someone who believes in them and cheers them on throughout the school year! 🎉 #CFISDchat
A4 This year, I have learned to never underestimate my students. I refused to believe that they couldn't do/understand something and they came through with flying color, just like I knew they would! <3 #CFISDchat
A4- I have been learning to SLOW DOWN and by doing so, I have found my lessons to become much more effective. I have also been dabbling with Blended Learning and have had some success there! #CFISDchat
A1. My hs yearbook teacher. She always had time for us as people. She was also our drill team sponsor and gave us hours of her life she invited us to be a part of her family. We were more than students- we were her kids! #cfisdchat
A2 I know they would say crazy yet caring, all over the place yet focused on them individually! These are actual quotes from my students! Lol! #cfisdchat
A3 I was lucky enough to loop w some of my kids & teach a new grade level. I have learned that my Ss value my words. They blow me away w their deep thinking each and every day! #CFISDchat
A5: currently having Ss who know a lot about Am Rev teach content with me. It’s been fun having them preteach info they’re so willing to share! It works because it builds community w/in our class. #wearesalyards#cfisdchat
Q4 The lessons that I incorporate technology and make more interactive always keep the students' attention. It is always better when I can make the students active participants in the learning. #CFISDchat#ExploreWells@CFISDWells
A4: Using examples of people who have demonstrated the importance of grit and resilience has been very rewarding. I often catch my students uplifting each other and reminding themselves of these qualities. #CFISDchat
A1: My sixth/seventh grade science teacher. She was the one who boosted my love of learning and saw the potential in me when no one else did. #CFISDchat
A4: One lesson that went well this year was when I gave the students a choice in picking a country which they would research to determine its economic development. The students embraced it because they were able to chose a country that was of high interest to them. #CFISDchat
A4: Using examples of people who have demonstrated the importance of grit and resilience has been very rewarding. I often catch my students uplifting each other and reminding themselves of these qualities. #CFISDchat
A4: I have found that found that allowing the Ss to have more control of their learning and using flexible seating has been a tremendous change to how the lessons have worked. Also small group instruction and blended learning have also helped a lot. #CFISDchat
A4: I’ve started a new process with my kids and articles of confederation started it. They do four stations and small group instruction has been one of my favorites. #CFISDchat
A4: My lesson with “students”, (aka my staff) that went well was our BOY playlist that modeled blended learning. All of those to-do’s were done as flipped and at your own pace. It was great! #CFISDchat
A4: Lesson on electricity today: “Friend, go turn on my lamp.”
Lamp doesn’t turn on 🤷♀️
Fighting embarrassment 🙈
“...aaaaaand why doesn’t it turn on?”
“Because it’s not plugged in!”
“AWW YEAH YOU GOT IT.”
Flexibility is key! 🙌
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A1 I’m late to party but jumping in! Leslie Thomas, interviewed and hired me on a day i drove down from Missouri. She has influenced me in many ways, but overall she believed in and pushed me to be the best i could me! @meredithakers also inspires me to try new things! #cfisdchat
A4 patterns of power - i thin they are all going well because they are written well and I believe in them. A good program that you believe in will work great cause ur kids see your passion #cfisdchat
A1: All of my elementary school teachers! I remember them all so well and I remember how much I wanted to be just like them. Also, my mom and dad. They taught me so much (and are still teaching me). #CFISDchat
A4: last week I introduced comparing in math and they caught on so quickly. I was excited and animated when I introduced the concept. They loved it. Excitement!! #CFISDchat
A4: I started using the phrase "Who would like to kick off our thinking?" (Thanks @underwood89) But this just made our convos more intense until I'm standing on a chair yelling, "Awesome job...now whose gonna bring me home?" The students feed off of my excitement! #CFISDchat
A1: I’m jumping in late! All of my elementary teachers. I remember things we did in class and even have incorporate some things I loved into my class! #CFISDchat
A5: I have been studying Eric Jensen's Teaching With Poverty in Mind. I love his practical examples that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. #CFISDchat
A5: As a school we read #BeTheOne and it is a great reminder each day! I have read a couple blogs about classroom management to help me to change to my kids and help them grow. #CFISDchat
Q5 I gobble up anything I can read about STEM, STEAM, and Makerspace. I am constantly looking for new ways to help my students problem solve in fun ways and to light the fire of creativity. @CFISDWells#ExploreWells#CFISDchat
A5: this was a wonderful reminder of how different we experience the world around us. I heard Dr. Grandin speak once and it changed my perspective of ASD, big also on teaching and humans in general. #CFISDChat
A5: I recently finished reading Ban This Book by Alan Gratz. It emphasized the impact reading can have on one’s life and it reminded me that everyone should have the freedom to read what they choose to read. #CFISDchat
A3: I have learned to take even more risks and let students go with an idea. I have also learned to listen, really listen they have a lot to share! #CFISDchat
A3- I am coming from upper grades and have learned that my “firsties” are capable of SO much!! They soak up so much information very quickly and are ready for more! They also LOVE teacher positive praise (who doesn’t right?!) and recognition! #CFISDchat
A5- “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” as it adjusts the lens we view students and, potentially, behaviors we see in the classroom. It is important to look beyond the classroom. #CFISDchat@kahlams
A5: Love Does for Kids by @bobgoff. Already a fan of his other books, but having it put in a different perspective for kids not only changes how I approach things, but provides me another way to show and encourage my kids to love #everybodyalways#cfisdchat
A3: I have learned that I can’t change everything about my students (their behaviors) but I CAN change my mindset! This has helped me to have a better attitude when it comes to handling those tough situations. #cfisdchat
A5: This isn't your typical "education" book, and was recommended to me by my sweet 7 year old.. The One and Only Ivan is a reminder about how your perspective can change for the better, if you allow it. Wonderful read. #CFISDChat
A4: At the end of every day my Ss share their favorite part & almost always it’s the read aloud! They love the time to talk & share together. It builds community & the learning stick. Small group, rotations, dressing the part are favorites too! #CFISDchat
#CFISDchat A5: I read so many books that spoke to me this Summer. I love Kids Deserve it and Who’s doing the Work. I will always love the J. A Serravallo books, but when it comes to building relationships...”kids deserve it” is my absolute favorite!
A4: comparing costs of supplies in US to Mexico led to an amazing discussion how our society is wasteful. We roughly calc that we must THROWAWAY $500 a month 🙅🏻♂️🤦🏻♀️👀in pencils in our school. Every pencil on the floor left behind is 20¢ each! #CFISDChat@CFISDLOTE
A5: Patterns of Power by @writeguyjeff has changed the way I teach revise and edit this year! The kids and I absolutely love it! I love hearing kids excited about mentor seniors and chanting focus phrases!! #4thgradeteacher#CFISDisAllWrite#CFISDchat
#WeAreSalyards I had students create videos from a concept we were learning. It was hard to give up control after 23 years teaching the old way. Kids enjoyed it. #CFISDChat
A5 #KidsDeserveIt by far one of the best - most practical book I have read. Changed my thinking on many levels. @mradamwelcome “say yes many more times than no” #cfisdchat
