#TXed Archive


Wednesday March 7, 2018
9:30 PM EST

  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    It is beautiful! Welcome to the chat. #txed
    In reply to @MsWommack
  • SIOWehmeyer Mar 7 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Tara from Brenham- I.S. .... Howdy!!! #TXed
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Hey #txed! Brandy here from Houston, Texas. Elementary Instructional specialist for ELA
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Hey Tara! Good to see you. #txed
    In reply to @SIOWehmeyer
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #txed Jerry Toups It's a great night to be here. #AlwaysBelieve
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Good to see you back, Brandy. #txed
    In reply to @ReaderLeaderBSA
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I’m here! I’m here!!! Excited for @Toups_J to lead the way tonight on #txed !! :)
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Lori Reyes Brenham 3rd grade ELAR #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Hello #txed ! Greetings from K-5 Reading Specialist Kimberly in north TX!
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    There he is! Ready to rumble! #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Hi Lori! Glad you could make it. #txed
    In reply to @lori_lreyes
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Kimberly is back for more this week! #txed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Yay!!! Kim is in da house!!! #txed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    You betcha! #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Jen Instructional Coordinator checking in from Katy TX #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping in to chat tonight, Jennifer. #txed
    In reply to @jensheffieldtx
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Q1: What does it mean for a teacher to create a legacy? #TXed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Bob Haak from AHISD in San Antonio checking in #TXED
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A1: I feel it means you are creating an environment...a connection with your students that carries on throughout their lifetime. They may not remember what you teach, but they remember what you did for them. #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A1 For a teacher to have a lasting effect on not only the Ss they teach, but everyone that is touched by those Ss lives. Ripple effect that cannot ever be measured! #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    #txed That moment when you get your 1st #BelieveSelfies = #legendary
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Hi Bob! Glad you could make it tonight. #txed
    In reply to @BobHaakEDU
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Lindsay - instructional Specialist joining from NH today! #txed
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Nicholas Willard, here. From CFISD. looks like a great chat tonight! #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    snowday? #txed
    In reply to @LBell_Yegua
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A1: When an educator creates a legacy, their work, their memory, their passion goes on even when they are gone. Legacy= lasting impact. #txed
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Katie Willard, 5th ELAR #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Hey Bob! Welcome to #txed
    In reply to @BobHaakEDU
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Glad you could make it Lindsay! Enjoying the snow? #txed
    In reply to @LBell_Yegua
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A1 Leaving a legacy with memorable moments for each student. Seeing them later in the community and them recognizing you and giving you a hug. (My Ss are now working all over Cy-Fair and I LOVE seeing them!) #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hey Nicholas! Thanks for stopping in. #txed
    In reply to @MrWillard1617
  • AES_AP_Peterson Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Rachel, AP from Alton Elementary, ...can't wait for Spring Break! #TXed
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1 A teacher’s legacy extends beyond the one year he/she gets to spend with a group of kids. It’s the buzz in August when kids are excited to meet their new teacher, and there’s always that ONE they all hope to get! #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Yes!!! Agree!!! Ripple effect!!! #txed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • SIOWehmeyer Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1 what am I remembered for? Why do kids want to be around me? Nichole Nordeman sang a song called Legacy... describes it perfectly! #TXed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1: legacy is your students remembering you, and maybe not for your lessons but because YOU left an impact on them because you cared. They will attribute things learned because of your impact in their life beyond the classroom #txed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1: Getting into the heart and mind of your students. Helping to take them to the next level so that they can pass it onward. #TXED
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1-you are making a difference in a Ss life no matter how big or small #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hi Katrina! Thanks for stopping into #txed tonight.
    In reply to @MrsKWillard
  • Dale_Chu Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    HAPPENING NOW: @Toups_J hosting a discussion on creating a legacy. Follow along at #TXed!
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1. I think it means leaving a mark in the lives of the people you touch. Can be with Ss, their families, Ts, your school or district. Leaving people in a better spot than they were before you crossed their path. #TXED
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Hi Rachel! We all have that itch right now I think. #txed
    In reply to @AES_AP_Peterson
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    @MrsRossclass1 Hop on to the chat!! #TXed
  • mdianereed Mar 7 @ 9:38 PM EST
    #txed Diane from 7th gr Reading & Teen Leadership Katy, Tx
  • GSmit4Character Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Gary, former supt from Illinois. Legacy is key to optimizing one's impact on the district and its people #txed
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    And when they sneak down the wrong hallway to come see you in the next few years too :) #txed Happens all the time in the early mornings at my school.
    In reply to @MrsKWillard
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: to me, creating a legacy means that what I give to my students is more than curriculum. I don't know how effective it is, but everyday I send students off with, "this world had better be better because you've done something to it, yes sir?" #txed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:39 PM EST
    I am originally from here (NH) but am now in TX. I was able to start my spring break a little early due to my sister’s wedding shower. And they do have a snow day tomorrow and were released early today. The snow is awesome! ❄️ ☃️ #TXed
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A1 A legacy is more than just a memory; it’s a memorial of memories and what etched into the hearts of others. Leaving a legacy is how hearts changed with the impact. #TXED
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    That's a good point, Bob. It may not just be your Ss...their families are in turn affected as well. #txed
    In reply to @BobHaakEDU
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:40 PM EST
    I agree! Come join #txed tonight!
    In reply to @MrsKWillard, @MrsRossclass1
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Great to have you with us, Diane. #txed
    In reply to @mdianereed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I am...my son even more so! He’s three and made a snowman, snow angels, and went for a sled ride! And of course caught snowflakes on his tongue! #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Jumping in late. Elyse, special Ed teacher, from Katy checking in. #TXED
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    #txed A1 Your impact carries on past the year you teach your Ss. The kids will remember you throughout their life.
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Thanks for joining us, Gary. #txed
    In reply to @GSmit4Character
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I remember doing that as a kid...LOVE this! #txed
    In reply to @MrsKWillard
  • mdianereed Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A1: #txed Legacy is building Ss into critical thinkers & compassionate citizens
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping in again tonight, Elyse. #txed
    In reply to @Hahne_Elyse
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A2 My 6th grade teacher read aloud to our class without fail after lunch every day! Cemented a love of reading in me that was part of the reason I became a Reading specialist! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A2: @HeatherChilde18 is known for her catch phrases, songs, and raps that help students remember math concepts long after they leave her class. They never forget how much she cares about them!!! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • J_Bimmerle Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A1 a teachers legacy is often one not recognized or rewarded, but it's their ability to plant seeds that continue to grow and spread like wildflowers. They potential impact is limitless, and wonderful. Teachers are amazing! #txed
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A2: I loved Mrs. Knott, my 1st & 2nd grade teacher. I felt loved and accepted, even when I decided to write "Stephanie" on my papers cuz I didn't like my name. She never said anything, just let me parents know but calmed them as well lol. ☺️ #txed
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A2 My fourth grade teacher took the time to care. When I went through a trial, she visited, listened, and still, to this day, encourages me. I am truly grateful. #TXED
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A1: Mr. Vanatta - he always encouraged outside of the box thinking, if you could prove your point with support from the text then you were right, but above all he cared about each of us. #TXED
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Great to see you, Paul. #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A2: I have 2. Linda Haar and Jim Goehring. Both had such a passion for teaching. They didn't need to discipline...you just couldn't do anything to upset them. You knew they loved you. #txed
  • mcdanielsara Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Y’all I love these! They are also available in Spanish OR with second language support!!! Lmk if I can help! #EduAr #ArkEd #TxEd
  • MrsTamez4 Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A1: A teacher creates a legacy with relationships. Students rave about their teacher and want to come back to say hi the next year and beyond. #TXed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    So much cuteness! #txed
    In reply to @LBell_Yegua, @pwagnerlcisd
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    #txed A2 I taught in Dayton ISD with a librarian ( Mrs. Harbour ) who did things for the students and the community. The school library now has a section of it named after her. Epic Trs have a SERVANT attitude and don't want anything in return. ITS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS!
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A2: Really, the only teacher I can think of who specifically changed my life was Mr. Tsacallis. It wasn't until college, but he was a teacher who let me know he believed in me. #txed
  • SIOWehmeyer Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A2 my high school Ag teachers Alan Cranfill and Debbie Breaux- they knew us, knew our families, and refused to ever take less than our best! @ClearBrookHS . #TXed
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A2 Cassie Johnson. Back when relationship building wasn’t a thing, or so it seemed, she created a classroom culture of caring, honesty, hard work, and so much more. She invested her all into ensuring we were living and working with purpose each and every day! #TXed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A2 just one?! Mrs. Karcz (1st grade) she recognized i could already read beyond “See Sally run.” And assigned me a special shelf in the library in order to enhance my reading experience #PeeWeeScouts #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Hey Cindy!!! So excited you’re joining #txed tonight! :)
    In reply to @MrsTamez4
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    It is great to have you with us tonight, John! Thanks for stopping in. #txed
    In reply to @J_Bimmerle
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    #txed how many of us can thank one of our Trs to inspire us to enter the same career.
    In reply to @Isham_Literacy
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    I think the “they never forget how much she cares about them” is the most important part. Legacy starts with relationships. The best teachers understand this and go out of their way to create deep lasting relationships with their Ss #txed
    In reply to @meredithakers, @HeatherChilde18
  • GSmit4Character Mar 7 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A2: My doctoral advisor had a passion for his field of study, genuine care for the growth of his students, & engaged me in academics and character development #txed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Your impact will be there whether it is negative, positive, or neutral. Make it count! Make it and impact that helps them grow. #txed
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • Tommyspall - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Joining Late... Hope everyone is doing well! Tom Spall, 4th-year Instructional Technology Specialist from @BrenhamISD #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    I called my first grade T when I got a job as a First grade T! #txed
    In reply to @Toups_J
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:46 PM EST
    We can all see, I think, that these teachers we are mentioning have created a legacy by encouraging us to follow in their footsteps. They are still impacting children all over the world. #txed
  • lulamaye Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Dropping by for a little bit...Erika from @CopelandCFISD #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping in and chatting with us tonight, Cindy. #txed
    In reply to @MrsTamez4
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    #txed Legendary Trs inspire EVERYONE around them to #Believe and become better.
    In reply to @MrWillard1617
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Now I am thinking of Ms. Collins from 4th grade...she let me call myself Daisy. #txed
    In reply to @ReaderLeaderBSA
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 cont. I’d be remiss not to mention the rest Mrs. Greene (2), Mrs. Rusczek (3), Mrs. Barbeau (4&6), Mr. Oleniak (5), Mr. Crawford (12th grade math), Mr. Otis (11th grade physics) #txed
  • mdianereed Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2: #txed Mrs. Scobee, Sr. English - led great class discussions about literature. After 1st yr of college, invited us all to her home to share our experiences. Her classroom was always challenging & safe.
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2-my high school math teacher Mr. Lowden, he believed in me and made math fun and interesting. #TXed
  • J_Bimmerle Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 Mr Allan Berman, my junior English teacher taught me books could be worth reading. He let us read books that interested us, but continued to challenge us. It took several years, but I read more than ever now. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Sweet! So glad you’re here! :) #txed
    In reply to @lulamaye, @CopelandCFISD
  • EdTechSandyK Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    #txed
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  • MrsTamez4 Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A2: Mine would have to be one of my English teachers in HS, Mr. Wesbrook. It was his passion for the subject, and how he cared about us as students. #TXed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I would t be teaching without my 12th grade calc teacher. #txed
    In reply to @Toups_J, @Isham_Literacy
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A3 Not an educator, but Billy Graham! He stayed true to his passion and faith! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • KelleyJAndrews - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:49 PM EST
    I am under the weather tonight #txed I will visit the hashtag later this week! I know the chat is awesome tonight!!!!!!
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Great to see you Erika! #txed
    In reply to @lulamaye, @CopelandCFISD
  • Tommyspall - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    My 5th-grade teacher, Mrs. Struick, in Hudsonville Michigan changed my whole life. From the moment I left her class that year, I knew I was going to be a teacher. Focused all of my passion on that one goal. Truly a life-changing year. Who I am today is because of her. #txed
    In reply to @Toups_J, @Isham_Literacy
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A3-my first district I worked at, they lost 2 wonderful math teachers. They impacted lots of lives. #TXed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    #txed A3 The George Ranch foundataion that still impacts the kids in the Righmond Rosenberg area. #Legendary
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A3: OBVIOUSLY, Bill Parcels did something magical to create a legacy. His protege is still dominating in the NFL as a direct result. I don't know how he did it, though. He should write a book. #txed
  • MrsRossclass1 Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Agreed! They remember how you made them feel. Loved #TXed
    In reply to @MrsTamez4
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A2: @RenaRichardson9 creates a legacy beyond her classroom. She not only creates and runs programs like free basketball leagues for our students, but influences all she comes in contact with with her positive attitude and kids first philosophy. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Just a side thought...we are all naturally focusing on positive legacies, which I love. I think it’s important to remember we can impact negatively as well, which makes it that much more important to concentrate on positive impacts and growing through our mishaps. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A3: Although I never met the man, I always think of Walter Payton. He was one of the greatest, IMO, to ever play the game of FB, but you tend to hear more about the person than the player. That says a lot in my book. #txed
  • shaleahxrose Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Proud to be an Educrat, Republicans and Democrats working together, finding compromise to better our schools. #blockvote #txed #txlege #teachthevote
  • J_Bimmerle Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Charlie McCauley who recently passed away, created a legacy in #sulsprisd by loving students. As a fine arts director he impacted so many, but more than anything he instilled confidence in so many. Never a doubt he loved his students! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3 cont: I think Payton had a knack for making everyone feel comfortable and putting others first. That is what made him so special. He could have been an egomaniac with his talent, but he chose instead to be humble. #txed
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A3: My grandpa created a legacy. He did this with the relationships he built throughout his life. I was so amazed at how many people he touched while @ his funeral. I had no idea, I just thought he was my #1 grandpa but he was so many things to so many people! #txed
  • Dale_Chu Mar 7 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A3: Steve Jobs. No one foresaw the impact the iPhone would have (and continues to have) just 10 years after it was introduced. #TXed
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  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    #txed HEB does TREMENDOUS activities in the state of TX to promote education. A business that truly gives back to the community.
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    So true - how many times do you hear stories about that awful teacher who told a kid they’d never make it. I do not want to have THAT legacy. #txed
    In reply to @MrsKWillard
  • J_Bimmerle Mar 7 @ 9:54 PM EST
    As a die hard Sweetness fan and Bears fan it was so cool seeing @JJWatt win the award named on his behalf this year. So cool what he has done for the Hurricane relief. Truly lived up to the high expectations of that award. #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd, @JJWatt
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3: Tom Landry - he coached the Cowboys in the 70's. He believed in that setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan. Then you have to focus to get it done. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A1: I think a legacy is built on a foundation of positive relationships & a solid framing of expectations for life that everyone is to uphold. It is about more than content. It is making a positive impact. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Katrina makes a great point. We can just as easly, if not more easily, name someone who has left a negative impression legacy on us. Let's not be those people. #txed
    • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 9:51 PM EST
      Just a side thought...we are all naturally focusing on positive legacies, which I love. I think it’s important to remember we can impact negatively as well, which makes it that much more important to concentrate on positive impacts and growing through our mishaps. #TXed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    You are so right! Major impact! #txed
    In reply to @Dale_Chu
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Excellent, excellent point. Thank you for mentioning it. #txed
    In reply to @MrsKWillard
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3 The first responders to any tragedy. They put people over themselves first and go into danger. After Harvey, I’m grateful to those. #txed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3. David Robinson was such a role model as a player but has really embraced creating positive opportunities for Ss in the San Antonio area. #TXED
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A2: Debra Jette. She expected that we were always making the right choices, she trusted us fully. She was also there as a person, a mentor, not just to teach us language arts. She allowed us to explore personal interests. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:41 PM EST
      Q2: Name a teacher from your school years that created a legacy. What special things did he/she do? #TXed
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A4: I've been trying to work with some of our most "energetic" students to design a plan for a YouTube club for next year. Instead of being upset, when they see me now, they just ask about the club or video ideas. LOL #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    #txed A4 NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR Ss. I personally have a very powerful testimony of this. A St I thought I failed (16 year old 8th grade boy that dropped out). Saw him over a decade later and my words and actions eventually turned his life around. He is now an electrician
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A4 Planting the seeds of being present, listening, and being the constant. Be the stem in their life. Be stable and support who they are. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:57 PM EST
    I knew I liked you for a reason! #GoBears #BearDown I have been a fan my whole life. It was great to see @JJWatt win that award He is someone who I think will not take that for granted. #txed
    In reply to @J_Bimmerle, @JJWatt, @JJWatt
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Final Season: My Last Year as Head Coach in the NFL. #txed
    In reply to @MrWillard1617
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Jen Bell, Houston #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    J-BELL !!! Woot woot!! :) #txed
    In reply to @TravelingJenB
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A4 I am reminded of one of our 4th grade Ts whose family has taken a former S under their wing. They spend time with him, attend his sports games, invite him over to their home...he is like a member of the family! Huge impact on a S who lives with grandma! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    I cannot like this enough times! #txed
    • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 9:56 PM EST
      A3 The first responders to any tragedy. They put people over themselves first and go into danger. After Harvey, I’m grateful to those. #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    More details about the YouTube club, please! Sounds amazing!!! #txed
    In reply to @ReaderLeaderBSA
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A3: Nelson Mandela. He stood up for what he believed & expected others to stand but within a set of boundaries. He stayed true to what he believed in regardless of personal sacrifice. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Q3: Name a person, living or deceased, that has created a legacy. What did they do to achieve this? #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 9:59 PM EST
    BOOM! Nuff said! #txed
    In reply to @jensheffieldtx
  • taniajackson_ Mar 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A3 Talk about a legacy, just finished reading Refugee and OH My! Let’s talk about awesome! @MVE_Reads #txed I feel so full❤️
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A4: I have several students who see school as more of a day care. I try to make them envision their future. Make them see past their current, impoverished situation. Make them see that there is more. Help them see hope by painting a picture of their VERY possible future. #txed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A4. As an AP I truly to do this everyday with so many different kids. I try to help them see the talents and abilities they have. Let them know they are loved and then each day try to follow up to continue building the relationship. #TXed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • Texaslifeskills Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4:) I love getting kids on board to help others or animals in need. It drives even the kids that are “troublemakers.” Last year when we didn’t have time to finish a project, a “troublemaker” did the rest on his own and then presented it all to a local shelter. #TXED
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4 continue to show love and RESPECT. Respect that they don’t want to be there and/or see the benefits of education. Sometimes they’re more worried about what will happen after school than what’s happening in school. Listen, love, respect #txed
  • mdianereed Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4: #txed My 💔broke today when 1 of my 7th grs said he planned to drop out of HS. I need to help him bld a view of the amazing opps that he can attain if he perseveres.
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    #txed Your nonverbal communication ( good AND BAD ) has a tremondous impact on the kdis and is a huge part of the legacy you create. A SINGLE BAD WORD OR ACTION can change a kids life for the worse. BE CONSTANTLY AWARE OF THIS! Excellent point @MrsKWillard
    In reply to @MrsKWillard, @MrsKWillard
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4: First, you need to build a relationship. What drives them? What do they want in life? Using those conversations you can give them thoughts on growth & sometimes make ties to school life (intentionally not always). #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • Dale_Chu Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4: By listening and discovering what his/her interests/positives are. You’ll always be pleasantly surprised. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:01 PM EST
    A4: Having them know there is someone on their side will help them as the years go by. Check up on them later on. @pinkpatterson had Ts visiting Ss once they moved on from elem to MS. It was great seeing their reaction when a former T stopped to say hi. #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    A4: Speak positivity into your students lives everyday! Tell them you believe in them and teach them how to meet your expectations #txed
    In reply to @TXEDMod
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Q5: Ten years from now, how will your students describe you? #TXed
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Howdy all. Victor. Principal. The Little School that Can. #ncaareadtothefinalfourcinderwllateam #neisdpln #txed
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    A4-let them know they are important, get excited when they show up to school. Tell them you are proud/disappointed of their choices. Just knowung you care about them #TXed
  • lulamaye Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    A4: Find out what the students real motivators and interests are outside of school, connect with them about that and lead them to explore inquiry based learning using the topics they love! Help them begin to find their passion! #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Thanks for stopping in tonight! #txed
    In reply to @TravelingJenB
  • Tommyspall - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:02 PM EST
    A4: @SIOWehmeyer, @lyndseykubos and @kaylaswonke are Pro's at working with those struggling students that don't want to be in school. They start from DAY 1 with building a strong, positive relationship with each and every student!! #txed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:03 PM EST
    A4: I think of my 1st grade friend, he will do anything to get out of work and only wants to go home and play. He has an amazing pair of teachers who keep loving him, working with him, and helping him reach goals each day. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 10:03 PM EST
    A5 I hope they describe me as that T that was passionate about sharing her love of reading! That I inspired them to be a lifelong reader/learner! #alwayslearning #txed
  • Dale_Chu Mar 7 @ 10:03 PM EST
    A5: Hopefully like this: https://t.co/P9vC4qloXl #TXed
    • brainpickings Mar 3 @ 4:45 PM EST
      “I embrace you with all my heart.” Days after winning the Nobel Prize, Albert Camus sent his childhood teacher this beautiful letter of gratitude: https://t.co/WrpWYB43E1
  • ReaderLeaderBSA Mar 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    A5: I hope they'll remember me sharing LOTS of books and lots of talks about choosing kindness over the other reactions we could choose from. I hope they remember me listening to them on the hard days too and always talking about college :) LOL #txed
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Success. Students have to taste success as minimal as it is. But kids who struggle have to be able to anchor their hopes on something. A single match light can cause a forest fire. #txed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    A5 kind, caring, held high standards but loving, motivator, catalyst (at least i hope!) #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Our district has a Saturday each year where Ts and admin go to Ss homes who are not in school to try to get them to come back. Showing they care can make all the difference. Ss know they are missed. #txed
    In reply to @mdianereed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Glad you could stop by. #TXed
    In reply to @vhsaldana
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A5-caring, nice, strict-somone who cared and loved them #TXED
  • phhscience Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A4 It is all about building a strong Tt -Ss relationship #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    #txed A5 Try to have a positive theme to your class. If your nonverbal communication stresses this, your Ss will remember you by this. My Ss will 4ever remember me by "Always Believe". Little did I know that in 1990 when I made it my 1st rule.
  • MrWillard1617 Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    A5: I don't want to talk about it. #txed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:05 PM EST
    The follow up is a critical piece, so glad they have you to do that with them! #txed
    In reply to @BobHaakEDU
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A5 I hope to be someone who cared to give the time of day, celebrate the food, and cherish every relationship each day! #txed
  • MrsKWillard Mar 7 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A5 Passtionate, purposeful, forgetful🤪, listener/supporter...or so I hope #TXed
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A5: Great question! My hope is that they continue to describe me as someone who cares, who was willing to walk beside them as a cheerleader, who believed in their potential, someone who never gave up on them, & shared a bit of wisdom. #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A5: As the best 4th grade teacher they ever had! (Hopefully because I was the ONLY 4th grade teacher they ever had). Seriously, i have those Ss coming back after 10 years and coming up to me to say hi. That says enough. #txed
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Older and with more gray hair (or no hair). Hehe. I hope as someone who tried to show them that opportunities exist for everyone to succeed as along as we are willing to work for the success. Success isn’t given. It is earned through hard work and dedication. #txed
  • Tommyspall - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:07 PM EST
    The LEGACY of a teacher isn't defined in awards or accolades. It's not defined by one year of success or winning Teacher of the Year. A teachers Legacy is defined by the small actions they took to impact students lives over a lifetime of a career. #txed
  • Hahne_Elyse Mar 7 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A5 I hope to be someone who cared to give the time of day, celebrate the food, and cherish every relationship each day! #txed
  • lulamaye Mar 7 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Q5: Engaging , kind and a bit of crazy fun! Most importantly, They will know I cared. #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:08 PM EST
    #txed A5 In our ever ending societal moral decay, NEVER EVER underestimat the power of your nonverbal communication to stress the #FruitsOfTheSpirit Our kids need more than ever adults to show them the way of LOVE JOY PEACE KINDNESS PATIENCE... #BeTheOne #WalkTheTalk
  • mdianereed Mar 7 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A5: #txed Hopefully they'll know: She loved us, even when we acted crazy, she believed in the best of us. And of course, she loved 📚.
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #HashtagChallenge: Tag a current teacher you personally know that goes above and beyond to create a legacy. #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Well said, my friend. #txed
    In reply to @Tommyspall
  • MrsTamez4 Mar 7 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A4: Keep at it. Explicitly tell the student, "I believe in you. I care about you." In the future, they may reflect upon those words and turn them into an ah-ha moment. #TXed
    • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 9:55 PM EST
      Q4: Think of a struggling student that doesn’t want to be in school. How can you plant seeds in this child that will resonate with them, if not now then later in life? #TXed
  • MrsRossclass1 Mar 7 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A4: Going to their games. Getting to know them outside of school so they can see you value them and what they are interested in. Then, hopefully, those seeds you plant will grow! #TXed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A5: Hopefully as a caring teacher who helped them see something in themselves that they may not have noticed before. A student from about 5 years ago called me and he just wanted me to know how he and his brother were doing. #txed
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 10:11 PM EST
    @SIOWehmeyer @AggieSal5 @pbelcher_yegua @HileeDraehn #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #hashtagchallenge I nominate @pinkpatterson. While she may not be in the classroom any longer, everything she does is because of and for the kids. Ss always come first. That heart of hers is HUGE. She is a great administrator. #txed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A5 I hope they just remember how much I cared about them and wanted them to be successful. #TXED
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #HashtagChallenge #Legacy #Txed @gunnels5G @JeSwafford3 ,Karen Roberts, @kameysprouse
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #txed @pinkpatterson truly promotes the positive things @PollyRyonMS The kids are truly in an amazing learning environment all day.
    In reply to @TXEDMod, @pinkpatterson, @PollyRyonMS
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:12 PM EST
    We did this too, it was impactful for everyone. Makes you really think about how you reach out to students each day. #txed
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd, @mdianereed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:12 PM EST
    @Toups_J @RenaRichardson9 @HeatherChilde18 @mrsdonaldson5th @DBSnowden @MrsKWillard awesome legacy-building teachers!!! #txed
  • MrsTamez4 Mar 7 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A5: I hope they will remember the laughs we had, the fun, and that I always had high expectations for them and believe they could do great things! #TXed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:13 PM EST
    #hashtag challenge While I have not known them all for a long time, I can tell you this #txed team is pretty darn passionate. #creatingalegacy @McAwesomeIn2nd @KelleyJAndrews @PrincipalVest @PrincipalOgg @Tommyspall @vhsaldana
  • LBell_Yegua Mar 7 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Oh! And @MonicaSimonds !! She’s part of MY personal legacy! #txed
    In reply to @MonicaSimonds
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:13 PM EST
    @morgan5406 @brodriguez_br @MsJennaPorter @_emiaj_ @helen_hwhite5 @teeguillen @maciasa97 @VeronikaVasys @ladybugvsmith @tracyshingler @Lindsey_Friend @ericbwicker and many more who I don’t remember the twitter handles. #txed #neisdpln #WestAveEs #title1teachersrock
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    @pwagnerlcisd rocks!!!!great leader! #txed
  • lori_lreyes Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Building a legacy-she enjoys the one on one conversation #TXED
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Thanks to the guest moderator. Great questions. Sorry I was late. #txed
  • BobHaakEDU Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    @AHJS_Choir @jogabby @magistralehmann @amysoupy @vbordano @kathyhenderson @mrsA_ahjs @MrsMata_AHJS #hashtagchallenge #txed
  • meredithakers - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Thank you @Toups_J for a great chat on creating a legacy!!!! #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #txed Thanks for letting us give you ideas on the topics. Such an inspirational topic. #Legacy
  • TXEDMod - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Visit the new #TXed website to suggest a future topic, check out our reading suggestions, catch up on our blog, etc. https://t.co/qTkwaQOig0
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Thank you all for dropping in tonight and joining us. It was a fast 45 minutes yet again. As @PrincipalOgg would say, "finish strong" this week. Enjoy spring break next week. Give your new friends a follow! #txed
  • Isham_Literacy Mar 7 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #HashtagChallenge #Legacy #txed I gotta do another one! @DrMaryHoward @bethhill2829 @burgessdave
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Shout out to @Toups_J for a great twitter chat topic and some amazing questions to go with it. Have an idea for a chat topic? Tell us about it at our new website: https://t.co/1bsKTg9ANF #txed
  • pwagnerlcisd - Moderator Mar 7 @ 10:17 PM EST
    I agree. If one day can make a difference, imagine what every day can do!?! #txed
    In reply to @jensheffieldtx, @mdianereed
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:18 PM EST
    @mcdanielsara you should join our chats! #txed
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:18 PM EST
    #levinslearners is an absolutely amazing teacher on our campus, she has connected with my son in a way that I know he will remember for a very long time! #txed
  • Toups_J Mar 7 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Thank you #txed for using my idea. #Blessed Great inspiration tonight.
    In reply to @pwagnerlcisd
  • mcdanielsara Mar 7 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Yes for sure!!! I alllllways have good intentions and then get sidetracked!!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️I’ll promise to make a good effort! Thx for thinking of me! 💁🏻‍♀️#TxEd
    In reply to @vhsaldana
  • jensheffieldtx Mar 7 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Thank you for the great chat! #TXED
  • TravelingJenB Mar 7 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Great chat! #txed
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Check out Participate. Or check out our webpage. https://t.co/E9CYBbftIa Heck. Set your self a timer or reminder. I know you’ve got tons of nuggets of wisdom to share with us. #txed
    In reply to @mcdanielsara
  • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:25 PM EST
    All my edutweeps. Check out our #txed webpage at https://t.co/E9CYBbftIa. Share thoughts/ideas/topics. Bring a friend and make a friend.
  • mcdanielsara Mar 7 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Awwwww what a nice thing to say!!! Ok ok! I’ll do that! 😊😊😊 Keep up the good work!! #TxEd
    • vhsaldana Mar 7 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Check out Participate. Or check out our webpage. https://t.co/E9CYBbftIa Heck. Set your self a timer or reminder. I know you’ve got tons of nuggets of wisdom to share with us. #txed
      In reply to @mcdanielsara