#txeduchat Archive
An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.
Sunday May 29, 2016
Welcome to tonight! Let's get started with introductions. Tell us about YOU!
Mark here, elementary principal in MN. It was a great day for rooftop dining & viewing Minneapolis. https://t.co/5sYZxNr1KT
I can do that Jena. Can you do that?
Good evening
Craig from California
4th grade teacher
I'm Nikki! Hello my fellow ters!
Hey everyone, Tom in N. TX. Serve the amazing educators & learners of as a digital learning consultant
Jena Ball, CritterKin and Not Perfect Hat Club creator tweeting from rainy North Carolina.
Whitney from North Texas, PhD candidate defending very soon :) I build online courses, programs, PD.
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Hey Christina, Former Kinder Teacher and ITS, now in the business of connecting classrooms to experts on the daily!
Great to see you Craig. It is always good to have you in
So glad to have you in the discussion tonight Mark!
Wow beautiful. I'm jealous. It was thundering, lightning and pouring rain all day in NC.
Kimberly, Reading Specialist from north TX ready to learn about during
Welcome to tonights chat!
Monika, from Weatherford and I hang out with Kindergarteners all day.
Waves! I see your twin is here too ;-)
Welcome sir, we are very glad you are here!
Mike from MD and I hang out with a number of different grade levels.
Welcome Jena! Texas has seen a lot of rain lately too.
I think I saw a cow fly by
Good evening . I teach English in Round Rock, Tx. Happy to be here.
Enjoying carefree downtime with family, memories &
Grandparent
Arizona USA
Jena, thanks for jumping in & adding your voice!
What a great view! Thunder storm is passing through my area in TX right now!
Great to see you again Urbie! Welcome back to
Great to see you Roy! We are glad you are with us tonight on
Alex from FL here! MS teacher, aspiring admin, and edtech consultant...
Hoping it will wash away all talk of bathrooms, but so far no ;-)
Thanks for Joining us tonight!
Hi, friends! Ro, Elementary School LIbrarian in Mesquite, TX. Ready to chat up & get energized to finish our school year strong!
So glad to have you leading us in talking about mentors Christina, thank you! https://t.co/V35dDy0kB2
Hey Christina, Former Kinder Teacher and ITS, now in the business of connecting classrooms to experts on the daily!
Welcome Alex! We are glad you are with us tonight.
oh no. Bow you brought that up
Hi Kimberly, thanks for adding to our learning this evening!
Weird interface, So used to working in Twitter.
Terry from Fl 3rd grade T, feeling strange on a Sunday night when school is finished.
LMAO those tacos worry me.
Kelly here from Florida. I'm a full time mentor that supports 18 new teachers.
A1 - There are so many! Family, Friends, each person, each interaction has shaped me into who I am today
You are AWESOME for joining us tonight after school is out for the summer so recently!
Kenny Ward From in Oklahoma
Hello from Australia, producing assessment tools on my PC with a patchy internet connection; trying to watch the conversation.
Not sure what interface you mean. I'm using TweetDeck and Twitter. Looks the same to me...
One of my favorite things about summer, time for Twitter chats and learning.
A1: So many people have helped me grow. I learn the most from people who have asked me challenging questions to ponder.
Greg, Superintendent in IL and host of the podcast. Glad to be on the tonight.
Good thing the learning continues here at right!
It is impressive how many educators are here tonight talking about work at the end of the school year! See you all summer long on
Terry! Hey relax, enjoy and regroup. You've earned it!
eek! we all need that in a good mentor, right?
A1: Poet B. H. "Pete" Fairchild helped me see possibilities as a teacher and a writer.
A1) My principal and friend Dennis St. Sauver, in my 3rd-7th years of teaching. I wanted to be a principal like him.
A1:A world of thanks to a supervisor of mine when I worked in the juvenile justice system named Mike Smith. Owe my career to him!
Oh... I don't use that at all.
Participate Learning is a company. We are NOT.
A1: my stepfather. Taught me to work hard for anything I wanted and that's just what I did! He def helped instill independence.
Derek, VP from Ottawa Canada, thought I would visit (always wanted to go to Texas)
A1: My mentor was an incredible professional, taught me many good things but also a couple of bad habits that were hard to break
Heard from my mentor today she helped me select my doctoral program and has been with me since my undergrad. Love her!
Mentors, mentors A1. Not sure, but I had a strong T who helped me figure out the school.
A1: Have so many to thank for that role. definitely helped me find my way in teaching & can't thank her enough!
6th grade ELA, but my class emphasizes research, writing, technology.
A1: I have had a few, but one stands out. I loved that up until she retired, she embraced learning and change.
A1: I've had some great mentors over the years. My dad is a retired school superintendent so he has always been my go-to guy 😀
A1 The older I get the more I see the beauty of having my dad as my mentor in all things, my work ethic, dedication, commitment.
A1: My mentor wasn't an educator, but she was a "teacher." She's a successful business owner. Taught me the power of appreciation
Working on a mentoring-matching platform to match future mentors with mentees based on shared interests. Excited for tonight!
I forget how fast this chat goes!!! Trying to keep up friends:) Hold on tight!
A1) There are so many that challenge me daily. Shout out to my
family who challenges me and makes me better
A1 Little did I know, simply asking me to present re: Nintendo DS's in my class would lead me to where I am today
Me too Kimberly, so many amazing educators that inspired me to be better every day!
Right. Understood. Has a Twitter Interface that wanted me to use.
A1 I think I would have to say Am I right
What a crack up! And a great characteristic to have in a mentor for sure:)
You hit that one out of the park sir!
That's fabulous to have a leader in place that is a mentor to you as a teacher. https://t.co/upG4gzGR0o
A1) My principal and friend Dennis St. Sauver, in my 3rd-7th years of teaching. I wanted to be a principal like him.
A1: I didn't have the benefit of a mentor. Wonder where I'd be now if I had!
A1: 6th grade T who urged me 2 write, swim coach who said I should've made Olympics & helped me prove it & college Shakespeare T.
A1 was my practicum professor in '14&to this day remains a mentor, my #1 go-to guru for answers,venting & support.
Bwahaha, I'll take what I can get :)
I hope so. Thanks for the vote of confidence.
No mentor? Not even an "unassigned" one? https://t.co/mI6KfoqMmq
A1: I didn't have the benefit of a mentor. Wonder where I'd be now if I had!
A1 My that was and is my mentor. He showed me you can be someone with morals and values and be extremely happy. Gracias papá
We do have mentors at different stages in our lives https://t.co/nqMiJJzPGa
A1: 6th grade T who urged me 2 write, swim coach who said I should've made Olympics & helped me prove it & college Shakespeare T.
Can you find me a neuropsych then?
I would say the mentor who made a difference for me was my former principal Margaret MacLean
I haven't been good finding mentors. I think I scare them away.
. I, too, believe our lives are shaped my many mentors. There are definitely some Ts that helped me.
A1a Transitioning from a Catholic parochial K-8 to a public high school circa '70 was major culture shock. (1/2)
Have to put & on my list too Kathy. Amazing admins that steered me the right direction
In recent days I would say has mentored me into the world of digital collaboration.
Good evening ! Mary from N Texas.
Mentors are so important to our beginning teachers!
My mentor on my educational journey has been JoAnn Canales, PhD With me at 2 graduations & here in 12/2016 for the final one!
A1b Fernie, a friend of my sister, stepped up and got me over the rough spots (algebra & perspective). He was a Vietnam vet (2/2)
I'm not a teacher so it isn't the same. Nobody influential while I grew up. No real professional mentor now.
A1 My HS English Ts, as a rebellious freshman, she reconnected me w/ love of literature. As a jr,helped me find my writing voice.
Margaret nurtured me and pushed out of the nest.
Faige from L.A on board with for a bit. I wrote about mentors awhile back
Alison here, Lit Coach, Carrollton Farmers Branch
A2 One who listens, encourages, guides, and kicks people up the backside when needed.
A2, they remember what it's like to be a new teacher.
A1: My HS English T, Dave Goldsmith, showed me the power of literature. I never had the chance to tell him.
I went the other way with similar repercussions. Who knew nuns were such sticklers?!!
A2) A great mentor possesses the ability to inspire you and bring out your talents without trying very hard.
A1 in my new found passion for Early Childhood Literacy is a master&my mentor, not to mention a sister to me!
Who do you collaborate with, I consider those mentors too!
A2: Patience. Kindness. Good listener. Flexible.
A2: patience, consistency, feedback, respect, manners, different perspective, guidance,
Sometimes even those who mentor in less than ideal ways have a lot to teach us. Thinking of one in particular.
A2: Think great mentors are patient, empowering, & challenge us. Great isn't easy & tough conversations often required
A2 A great listener, offers feedback and insights, lifts us up, guides us to realize our full potential
she needs a Twitter account
A2 the ability to see past the struggles and bring out the strengths! Helps the protege shine!
A2: Great mentors have patience and a vision for your future that you don't see yet.
A2 Mentors are good listeners. Ready to understand and slow to answer
A2 Fernie was relatable (Getting drafted when I graduated in '74) in '71. He listened a lot more than he spoke.
A2 Mentors come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. The best mentors don't even try or want to mentor, it just happens.
A2 a great mentor knows the power and value of establishing a caring relationship. Really listens & has a wealth of knowledge.
A2: Patience, trust and loyalty. The ability to be brutally honest...then lift you back up to make you even better.
A2) Great mentors know how to motivate. They encourage and help guide you on your path. They make you better.
Nina Anderson from Katy, Tx joining late and mostly lurking!
A2: a good mentor, listens, supports, motivates, cares, and leads by example
A2: A great mentor can guide w/o criticism, teach w/o lessons, and inspire w/o effort.
And it turns into a gift we give ourselves, the gift of helping others
A2: a great mentor is honest, encouraging, & wants the best for you- & nudges you there! Reminds me of my mentor
Love that way of putting it Faige, so true. Good mentors ask you to find your own answers vs telling
THIS! --->>> https://t.co/x4DMN7IPuT
A2: A great mentor can guide w/o criticism, teach w/o lessons, and inspire w/o effort.
A2 A great mentor is supportive but is not afraid of dishing out some tough love & candid advise. A great mentor is available.
Well said! https://t.co/93bdU0DmyV
A2: A great mentor can guide w/o criticism, teach w/o lessons, and inspire w/o effort.
THIS --->>> https://t.co/GOwdXWIHWX
A2 Mentors come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. The best mentors don't even try or want to mentor, it just happens.
A good mentor engages with us, in what we do and encourages us.
A2: Great mentors are great listeners. They allow for struggle, but stand ready to guide. Mentors are patient, but ready to act.
A2 know a good place to eat
Thinking of our students and what we'd want for them https://t.co/mbDQS8Dl0I
Love that way of putting it Faige, so true. Good mentors ask you to find your own answers vs telling
A2: I think they also need to give feedback with suggestions or affirmations.
A2 ask he has all of them
Hearing a bit of "tough love" and couldn't agree more Ro!
that should be a quote framed somewhere!
A2: Gifted mentors set agendas aside to uncover what your UNIQUE abilities & passions are then fuel them w/love,patience & prods.
A2: Great mentors are truth tellers, but they do it with kindness in their voices.
Q3 - How does having a mentor impact learning/student achievement? In PBL, Makerspaces, Genius Hour too? https://t.co/FbkhiJBK6M
A2: another one is MODEL! a great mentor should model expectations 👍🏼
Yes! Agendas confuse the issue. Mentors set aside egos as well https://t.co/tbxYIW5CgZ
A2: Gifted mentors set agendas aside to uncover what your UNIQUE abilities & passions are then fuel them w/love,patience & prods.
A2) Patience, Unselfish, Teammate
A2: The skills vary depending on the needs. Emotional. Pedagogy. Behavioral. Whatever my peeps need I try to make work.
A3: They help to build ideas and take them to new levels
Perfectly Perfect! ---> https://t.co/O8mFkgKOJ6
A2: Gifted mentors set agendas aside to uncover what your UNIQUE abilities & passions are then fuel them w/love,patience & prods.
A3 Having a real mentor can only make things better. Having many mentors is the best.
And helps to nudge you down a path that will help you grow.
A3: We do tons of analyzing student work. What do they know? What are they missing? What are next steps? It leads planning.
A3 helps develop new ideas. Helps with developing ways to free students to learn
A2 A great mentor knows and shares your educator vision& mission, has the foresight to lead you there by making u soul search.
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
A3. Mentors allow contemporary ideas to flow into classroom
A3) Having the right mentor can help improve learning and student outcomes. Good mentors help ask the right questions.
A3: Two heads are better than one. No (wo)man is an island. We are meant to work in fellowship. https://t.co/ZTcCG6w3Lj
A3 no matter the methods, having a mentor to help see the pitfalls and broaden the perspective is huge.
A3: Mentoring can help learners see possible "future selves" & provides empowerment to strive for their dreams/goals
A3) Mentors have helped me change my mindset and become better at doing what's best for students.
A3 Mentor can push, challenge and expand mentees past comfort zone to explore new ideas/practices.
Was going 2 compare good mentors 2 diamond cutters or marble sculptors. They see & help cut thru layers of doubt.
Great to have you joining us from Australia tonight!
YES! and we always need a moment for a fresh look at our ideas
Such an important part of a mentor / mentee relationship. Might also help move a team / school too! https://t.co/CqFepM0Lpf
A3 Mentor can push, challenge and expand mentees past comfort zone to explore new ideas/practices.
My best mentors have always asked me questions or had me ask them vs giving me answers for sure Craig!
Sometimes you need someone from the outside looking in https://t.co/4JvBqwxrp8
YES! and we always need a moment for a fresh look at our ideas
thanks. Enjoying a chilly Monday. My feet are cold.
A3: Mentors can assist student learning with their input & feedback, possible observations. They can help with data analysis too
Yes, and hold you accountable. https://t.co/4yC2ImmPJI
A3) Having the right mentor can help improve learning and student outcomes. Good mentors help ask the right questions.
A3 Ur mentor should truly believe success is measured by the learning you facilitate&make happen. That is a direct hit to our Ss.
A2: a great mentor helps close the gap between where you are and where you need to be
Yes. All conversation/actions done with kindness and patience.
Hi, Cindy from Nebraska, Jumping in. Mentors are the best guide for new teachers & anyone in a new role.
the external lens is important in any position
A3: When a mentee grows and learns skills that benefit student learning, the mentor is present in the success.
Provides opportunity for new conversations, life experiences, and encouragement to grow. https://t.co/QnnzEj5PKr
Q3 - How does having a mentor impact learning/student achievement? In PBL, Makerspaces, Genius Hour too? https://t.co/FbkhiJBK6M
A3 Mentors consistently guide us to answer the questions, Is this what is best for Ss? And how will we get there?
A3 Mentors non judgmental. Encourage the "go for it attitude" Reduces fear of failure to empower pbl geniushour & makerspace work
Now that is the way to put it! Helping us (or Ss) be accountable to ourselves & what we can become!
A1 Mentees do the heavy lifting. It's a rule. Change is involved. Mentors help mitigate risk & treat the owies.
A3: guides the S learning. The S is doing, making, etc and mentor is there to guide, to make sure the S don't steer off track
Just knowing that someone is genuinely concerned about your success can make a HUGE difference is your path in life.
A3: Helping Mentees remember that even a baby step in the right direction is growth. Celebrate it!
one of my early mentors in my teaching career required weekly written reflections. Those were priceless!
Just stopping by and seeing a lot of great things shared!
A3: I think good mentors are co-learners, always willing 2 allow their mentees 2 teach them. All need 2 learn both sides of edu.
Do feel it's important that mentors work in the class with students too.
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A3: guides the S learning. The S is doing, making, etc and mentor is there to guide, to make sure the S don't steer off track
A3) Mentors need to be life-long learners. Learning new ideas and collaborating with other teachers is key for student success.
It's why many people blog https://t.co/nXPjdND4Tu
one of my early mentors in my teaching career required weekly written reflections. Those were priceless!
Thanks for Jumping in Cindy! You are so right! They have been there, done that and have lots of wisdom to draw from!
A4 we have students look at each other's tutorials that they create
A4: We should first allow it. Next show how and then support and encourage it.
Involve them in what is taught and who teaches it. Makes them responsible for teaching AND asking good ?s as Ss.
Great mentors stay in the shadows and let you explore and try solutions, then help reflect on outcome
I don't think of it as mentoring as much as checking in on folks I've worked or studied with to make sure they are doing well.
Desi here from Southern California. HS English and AP lit teacher
Hi Anna here from Australia. Just on my lunch break.
A4) Have students reflect upon each other's work. Have them improve within the process. Work on having them give feedback
A4: I work with new Ts; trying to get them to connect with each other. I'm not always at their school - find someone who is.
This requires trust and respect from everyone. https://t.co/BGvmwKRU5O
Now that is the way to put it! Helping us (or Ss) be accountable to ourselves & what we can become!
A4: By carefully considering how we match Ss up for mentoring and coaching type activities, set them up for the best outcome
A4 I think it needs a culture where students feel comfortable sharing ideas. Takes dedicated teachers
A4 meaningful purposeful programs aimed at cultivating such relationships.
A3: focusing on learning (rather than teaching) with a growth mindset sets up students for success
A4: Are we talking mentoring or coaching. We have buddy programs that foster mentoring. They love it.
NEVER forget life is an ongoing iterative process of learning. U'll never arrive & stop growing. LOVE the process!
A4 W/kinders collaborative work whether block building, problem solving in sel situations & focus on wonders, an ongoing process
Such an important skill beyond school to have, giving feedback/ accepting feedback
there is also a need for care and compassion. The relationship stems from a genuine concern for each other.
A4: So many opportunities to have peer 2 peer input/guidance. Skills for life, not just while in school! We all need this!
A4: Students work as mentors for each other when the classroom environment is safe and collegial.
Great point! A great mentor to me is a great coach!
A2: great mentors balance between guidance & allowing mentees the freedom to make mistakes w/o judgment https://t.co/pgMBLnOQu2
A4: I always try to make S mentoring "safe." Having a mentor doesn't mean a S is weak or "less than." That's important to stress
A4) We have older students mentor younger ones through motor breaks, friendship activities & academic tutoring.
A4 Knowing ur Ss is 1st step, then ask them to use their strengths to mentor others. The self-awareness this creates is magical.
A4: In Kg, S have small group talk about learning. Ss help each other w task, explain steps, why, Ss guide each other,Ss teach
Tom, elementary principal from DE, joining a little late. Hello !
I will have to leave today's early. One of the soccer teams from the city I grew up in is playing in the championship game. ⚽️⚽️
A4 There are many programs like PALs https://t.co/ywL42e5mzP that help students reach their potential in mentoring peers
A4: By pairing up older students with younger students works the best at the elementary level.
A4 Give them leadership opps and student centered activities w/ time in day to focus on these
So true Carl, any suggestions on how to build that type of classroom/school culture?
A1:teachers I have trained under & networked with through PD & online forums have pushed me/helped me grow as an
yes, I was thinking more of our MakerSpace in the library 😀
A4 I've had 3rd&4th gr vocab, spelling, paperfolding, organizing, neatness, social skills, artistic,motor skills(&more) mentors.
Retired Kg teacher? I'm sure you can mentor me! 😍
A4) Instruction should be facilitated and not lectured. Measure progress through class discussions, presentations, and debates.
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A4: We have HS Mathletes come to mentor our students. It's a win-win as they collaborate & grow. https://t.co/DUwUZUrp4z
He just respects his mentor. What a good mentee he is.
A5) challenges my thinking daily
Reminded of the question "are kids learning because of me or in spite of?" If we empower to lead/own they will grow
A5: I do have so many incredible mentors in my PLN, constantly showing me new. Curious to see what others say about Ss.
A5 I use my PLN to help me to work through new ideas or share ideas
A5) I'm always reaching out to my PLC for support, stealing their ideas & learning from them daily.
you forgot on that last tweet
Think we need to back off the curr. to focus on the intangible skills: leadership, listening, creating,inter/intraP
We are talking mentors & I have to thank you for helping me become a better educator every day, so grateful:)
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My PLN has developed over time as I have noted common links with individuals. Students need time to do the same
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As educators, we know that students learn best when they feel safe & supported. Professional development/ PLN is no different.
A4a Being social we mentor each other all the time. Think learning how to hop, skip, jump. So Q is how to keep it up? (1/2)
A4: we can't forget all of the benefits (beyond our content standards) mentorship may bring for our students
AGREED!
A good mentor is like Rosie. A part of the family that you look forward to seeing. https://t.co/s5rP8Ps5Y5
We are talking mentors & I have to thank you for helping me become a better educator every day, so grateful:)
A5: Growing my pln has helped encourage me to grow in the classrm. Would need specific plan for Kg Ss I would think
A4:we do writing submissions, which req peer eval before I do w/o grades, fostering a collab environment https://t.co/1mvuWseqLI
Q5: My mentor helped me to get connected to resources that I was not using, sat down with me to explain processes. very helpful!
A5: My PLN is the major source of my growth as a teacher. I would love for kids to discover this potential.
A5: Helping Ss step into mentor roles=goal of mine. Saw a little in NPHC global challenge, but want 2B more deliberate about it.
A4 So probably learning activities wherein Ss dissect situations where peers were teased, ridiculed or made to feel weird (2/2)
I have consciously collected mentors & like-minded people. I crave relationships to stay enthusiastic & current in my practice.
A5 - not a regular conversation when i was in the classroom, but I am sure to talk to my own kids about the importance of a PLN
A5) When I'm faced with a challenge, my PLN helps support me. They inspire me to be better.
A5 I encourage Ss 2 go to S experts 4help by doing so myself.Kids have mad skills I learn from 2!Ex:Makerspace EngineerChallenges
wow! Impressive! I will def check it out. Thank you!
A5 A go to source of information and brainstorming. Connections to PLN in a comfortable though open setting
It is so important in this day and age! I know how important my PLN is to me too! https://t.co/01YYbO9E9Z
A5: My PLN is the major source of my growth as a teacher. I would love for kids to discover this potential.
A2: Great mentors have wisdom, patience and the ability to see beyond where you are today
How might we share this with them & help them see us as learners/collaborators as well?
A1a: My Dad was T, Princ, Dir, & Supt. A true educator to the students of our community & to me & my sibs https://t.co/9PAzkHx7R5
A5a I go to lots of tho not K-12 teacher. I 1/2 way expected to be turned away at that first one, (1/2)
A5 I find that my PLN is a group of mentors. We learn from each other, offer help, & question each other- reaching to be better
A5: I'm thinking about trying a "need help" / "can help" board I can use during each class period.
A5 Brainstorming, Encouraging, Providing Harsh Realities, Speaking Opportunities, More
Most Ss are connected-already have PLNs. Trick is 2 help them become discerning & 2 actively look 4 those who can inspire & guide
Very Well said. Here's to hoping we can all pay it forward. https://t.co/bVnaJ7p9IZ
A2: Great mentors have wisdom, patience and the ability to see beyond where you are today
slow. Give students some autonomy. When tgey make suggestions listen. Praise creative ideas
Hey join in the first on June 9th at 8:00pm central. Topic Learning Centers and Maker Spaces
So true! https://t.co/sakgb4h7yR
Most Ss are connected-already have PLNs. Trick is 2 help them become discerning & 2 actively look 4 those who can inspire & guide
A1b: My bro . He encouraged me to follow in Dad's & his own footsteps & continues to support & mentor me every day.
Love that idea of helping learners see & define their own potential!
A5b Solution: be welcoming/supportive in a safe environment. Do marshmallow challenge-like activities collaboratively (2/2)
A5) PLN allows the sharing of ideas. Model what you learned and how you learned it to your students.
same here! Here’s to one generation of educational leaders inspiring another!!
A1: Great mentors= great empathizers, never forgetting what it's like to start a journey & showing us how to take the first steps
A6: We have our neighboring highschool and middle school come to the primary school to mentor our Ss.
Q6: We have book buddies in our school where the older students read to the younger students on Fridays.
A6 Shout out to which virtually connects experts/mentors to classrooms on any topic at all grade levels
What a great idea! https://t.co/bkDf75Uv8i
A6: We have our neighboring highschool and middle school come to the primary school to mentor our Ss.
My ? is, "How 2 present the idea of mentor 2 kids? That's probably not the best word. Cool dude who listens & like rap music? LOL
Isn't that the BEST?! Our Book Buddies just had an end-of-year ice cream social and loved it.
So important to see our learners as "still developing" just as we all are in life!
I'll have to look into this more later, sounds interesting!
I like the model. 6th graders mentored 2nd throughout & it was wonderful. Both sides took turns teaching.
A6) I stay connected to my mentors near and far through Voxer, Twitter, Skype, GHO, blogs, podcasts, blabs...
Ok, I have several mentors who I don't think of as mentors. More like professional colleagues / friends / more. Not good @ this.
we talk about making your work better
So many links, so much to read after WOW!
A6) A culture of mentorship from leadership, teachers, community and educators is helpful too.
A6: We have a mentor for every new teacher. There are 1,500+ new teachers and 100+ mentors. It has helped with retention!!
A6: Our campus has High School pals come and mentor Ss weekly. Also 5th graders working with Kg.
A6 Our counselor identifies Ss who need a mentor in any area of their life and asks Ts & others in our school to step up.
Are the teacher mentors at each site? https://t.co/bHXrvxlPVJ
A6: We have a mentor for every new teacher. There are 1,500+ new teachers and 100+ mentors. It has helped with retention!!
A6: Getting parents, community members, leaders, professionals into our classrooms so Ss can learn from/engage w/them
VUU football team read & mentored trouble elem students weekly & share their journey. Benefited both Ss & Players!
Yes we do, says the grandma. Finding a way for outside mentors being utilized in an ongoing basis
A6...part 2...we also have the WatchDog program to promote Male role models in school
YES! There are so many around us every day that want to give back, make a difference and Matter https://t.co/wdCPAvE3Re
Reminded of Hattie who says it's crucial 2 challenge Ss just enuf. Too much=give up. Too little=bored.
A2: Relationship building, know-hows, patience, flexibility, & belief to ALWAYS decide in best interest of Ss. Same as princ!
A6: The most effective mentor/mentee relationships develop organically at my school. Planned mentoring is never as genuine.
Curious. Have you ever asked someone to be your mentor?
Mrs used to do those 3-fold posters for our kids, which was bad as kiddos didn't learn. .. Why would a parent do this?
I have two schools this year. Last year I had three and the year before I has four. About 18 teachers. We go to them.
I try to have this happen often, it is a testimony to our Ss that more than just Ps, Ts, Admin, is invested in them.
Very true in my own experience as well, PLN & informal learning works best w/relationships as glue
We did a Crayons to College walk this year, too, and it was amazing! Hugs, high fives, tears, connections!
New Teacher Mentoring Program provide monthly collaborative support for New Teachers at the school and district level
She loves our kids & wants them to outshine da 'competition'. Mentors are a little detached from mentees. > competition
Yes & create entrepreneurial programs that allow Ss 2 practice SEL & academic lessons in relevant RL settings.
Q3: HUGE impact! When we use our mentors' advice, we can work smarter not harder, & we have a greater impact on students sooner!
A7) Teach them communication skills to properly reach out to and connect with mentors. Help them build their own PLN.
Great discussion 2night, but I need to drop out! Have a great Memorial Day!
Yes, when I needed to complete principal and superintendent internship hours. https://t.co/VKWhtrXyzf
Curious. Have you ever asked someone to be your mentor?
I've had a conversation with a colleague about how we were mutual mentors, helping push each other forward
A7 Nursing homes? Certain Veterans centers..
It starts out "assigned" but by the end of the year we are very close.
Now that rocks! Kids need to see themselves in that role as a successful graduate!
I did the opposite recently.I asked the counselor to b assigned to a 1st gr S who I believe needs guidance from day1.
A7: Take advantage of the tools we have and use them, think out of the box.
I think we need to have more regular and early conversations with Students about power of the PLN/meotrship
Yes! It's like my Kg Ss are the start, and the HS Ss were the finish line 😍
A7 Ive written a grant to connect Ss with their passion via genius hr, I'll facilitate finding mentors to guide them through PBL.
A6 In 6th kids mentored a kindergartener so they got over the rough spots. Mentors learned to anticipate their change to 7th, too
A4: Make it win-win. All Ss have pos qualities & strengths they can share with others. Mentoring needs to be a 2 way street
Q7: It needs 2 B important to the District & Admin. need by-in and resources to make it successful
I'd add don't be afraid 2 ask! Our community wants to help& will do so willingly, they just need the opportunity.
Great conversation tonight! 👍
So powerful to connect Ss w/authors, professionals ala & anyone else we can connect in person/via tech
6th grade graduation an honored tradition reflects kids excitement in getting ready for the next step https://t.co/zk5yMC53Zv
Thanks Great PLN Experience!
A7 use our PLN, extended networks and resources like , our role is to be the guide on the side, the network for our Ss
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I left my mentor years ago but she is still a positive force N life.She is a dear friend and colleague. https://t.co/4XtRydxUmK
A6) I stay connected to my mentors near and far through Voxer, Twitter, Skype, GHO, blogs, podcasts, blabs...
Thank you ! This topic was essential. Having mentor partnerships to share your journey with is important.
Hey everyone! Tonights conversation was a BLAST!!! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and perspectives tonight!
Thnx so much we greatly appreciate you leading us in discussing the value of mentorship! Round of applause!
