#oklaed Archive
This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.
Sunday March 13, 2016
Hi, ! Introduce Yourself. What are you doing for Break? (& share a meme/gif that best represents Teachers). https://t.co/wy7QpSwPsO
Let's get to know our audience tonight! Complete the poll and tell us your background...
Happy Sunday, ! Lara Searcy with Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK! Thanks for joining in tonight's chat!
what about instructional technology peeps? I don't consider myself admin!
2 nts All @ State Testing? 8pm
starting n15m
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent, planning a B & B staycation - basketball and books
Jimmy Hartford, OSU student teacher and mathematico. Spring Break = Week of coding!
Don’t Forget! We will be using the Q1/A1 format. Please mark your answers and don’t forget to include the hashtag!
Stephanie Kilpatrick, ECE student , so my big spring break plans are lots of homework :)
Debbie Thoreson, P pf a K girl and T of English 3 & AP, Dewey, OK, I'm grading papers and hanging out with the fam
Doug Brown Superintendent Idabel OK
LOVE the Sisyphean journey allusion!
1 hour to Come join the conversation!
Hi folks! I'm spending this week advocating for Tulsa teachers & students & working to bring resources to our schools.
Brandi Williams- mom, sci specialist, OU doc student. Spending the break moving- proud to call myself a new Edmondite!
Terri Cullen Assoc Prof in Indiana visiting Mom after knee replacement She is asleep next 2 me as i watch the townhall
Welcome! Join in and heart retweet away! :)
Sounds like fun! https://t.co/iASsIGzjPp
Hi folks! I'm spending this week advocating for Tulsa teachers & students & working to bring resources to our schools.
Barbie Jackson, 3rd grade teacher, Sand Springs, Rally 4 Education Tuesday, OKC Zoo Wed., campaigning 4 -My Hubby!
This is what does 20/7/365. Hey everyone needs a few hours to recharge! https://t.co/dgbqoZtGMk
Hi folks! I'm spending this week advocating for Tulsa teachers & students & working to bring resources to our schools.
Clay McDonald, Asst Prin. Piedmont HS
When you say 'to the same place', do you mean the hashtag?
Craig McVay, ERPS, on board.
Kas, Elem principal . Spring break starts Thursday...& we're headed to Grand Lake!
Oh.my.goodness…these memes!
Jason James Supt. Husband to , son to a retired 5th grade T advocate & despite a lifelong R
David Burton, Southmoore HS, Social Studies dept chair & teach APUSH &APHuG; Spring Break=grading DBQ essays https://t.co/EdjTFQPIzP
E) Post-secondary education. https://t.co/4M3Lk6oFhF
Let's get to know our audience tonight! Complete the poll and tell us your background...
THIS is the power of ... MOST of us are WORKING on Spring Break! Thank you for your tireless efforts team!
Math teacher at NWC in . Lurking tonight because I am in San Fransisco Area
The location that had 3 screens open at once. I was giving me whipped lash.
We're cool like that! https://t.co/uFaW48qZDE
THIS is the power of ... MOST of us are WORKING on Spring Break! Thank you for your tireless efforts team!
LeeAnne Jimenez. I am working for SB, since I am now a 12m emp. Th/F I will be in OKC with Brett Moulding.
If by working you mean binge watching and reading Outlander, than yes! I am working very hard over Spring Break.
You should join the chat tonight!
Stephanie Hinton, Putnam City Schools, enjoying Spring Break by binge watching Netflix and completing homework.
Shanna Mellott, Cache, Senior English, resting, grading, and doing some spring cleaning.
Vanna, little axe elem, 5th gd. I'll be in and out tonight- getting ready to eat dinner
Howdy! School PR and marketing at
Erin from and I'll be in and out.
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
Sarah Bruehl Lawton, Tomlinson Middle
Proud to be OK's State Supt of Public Instruction! Joining tonight's chat. Thx everyone for meeting up to learn & better serve kids.
Awesome chat numbers on spring break
shocked - shocked I say that Einstein is your meme…
A1: You know you are an educator when you make something out of nothing
A1: …you can openly admit it’s entertaining to watch teen drama unfold live… and you have a front row seat.
https://t.co/BoiJ6J0xqA
A1 You know you're an educator when you don't burn stuff in the laminator anymore!
Q1: ...when you quiet school-aged students in public places and don't even blink an eye!
A1: Half of your groceries are items for your classrooms (snacks, supplies, etc), You talk to your husband and kids in your T voice.
Vanessa Perez, Tech Integration Specialist, Clinton - making tons of pierogies
I'm Sarah. School counselor at Little Axe Elementary
A1…hmmmm…..when you always have a bag full of papers to grade…
Hey ! I'm Levi and I'm so happy to join tonight!
A1.....when your checking account balance is lower than the temperature outside.
A1: ...the cashier asks 'paper or plastic?' and you say "let's think about that... what would YOU choose?" https://t.co/WakQnap9kb
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
Shelly Langan, 8th Grd sci, Bridge Creek MS. Playing with my kids, reading, exercising.
A1 you spend so much money at Staples that the employees know you by name
A1: when it is completely normal for middle school boys to sing One Direction songs to you. On bended knee.
Jason Perez, Executive Director of TLE @ OSDE!
A1. ...you can't fall asleep at night because you know there's a better way to reach a specific S. https://t.co/CChj4YbCtV
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
A1: ... when I get some students wanting more and others crying foul!!!
A1: you can go to bathroom at 8,12, and 3
A1) Kids in Walmart give you the side I and immediately change their behavior when they run into you.
A1: you are so good at multitasking that inspector gadget starts calling you for help.
A1) ...while at fine dining you finished your entire meal within 15 minutes flat; lunchtime practice https://t.co/1wP7cofUtL
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
A1) When you start seeing teachable moments everywhere. EVERYWHERE! THEY ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE!!!
A1 You know you're an educator when you want to tell kids running around a restaurant to stop.
A1 I know I'm an educator when Ss say something we've done in class has helped them grow as a reader or writer.
A1: when you intentionally choose names for you own children that aren't any of your S's names.
A1 You save cardboard for school and start stocking from supply sales in July. You laugh at the idea of Summer's off.
A1 You can eat lunch, use the restroom, make copies for class, and call 2 parents in 10 minutes. https://t.co/kB3JRsSDL1
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
A1 when you shop on the other side of town so no one sneaks peeks into your shopping cart
A1: you can't do/see/read anything without wondering about its applicability in the classroom. How can I use this movie/article/etc?
I once wrote an article about how you can always identify educators in public places bc we have red badges ofcourage!
When you say, "Let's discuss when to use fractions" & "stop licking your neighbor's desk" in same breath. https://t.co/c9I9IMWhLk
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
a1) You love the start of the year school supplies sales.. and have no kids!
A1 You know you're an educator when you have a week spring break, but you're thinking about your classroom all week.
A1: you have to have bells ring every 55 minutes all summer or you can't pee.
A1: when I tell people what I do for a living and they respond with a sad face, "I'm so sorry".
A1 I know I'm an educator when I find paper clips in my pockets at the end of the day...
I have made a note to find out what a 'meme' is...
A1: your children at home are constantly saying "Mom, I'm your daughter/son not your student.
...you can give 'the look' that could make a Hells Angel straighten up.
Q1: ...when you go out to eat or to buy groceries and constantly see former students.
A1: when you don't eat lunch
Oh my gosh, my daughter (she's 5) has started asking if I'll use things as examples!
A1) when you are down to your last dollar prior to payday and you spending it on your class
A1: You know you're an educator when you look forward to being able to use the restroom whenever you want.
A1 when S's look at you like an alien when they see you away from school.
So true! https://t.co/ORBCbsWvO3
A1: You know you're an educator when you look forward to being able to use the restroom whenever you want.
A1: You know you are an educator when your non-educator friends till you to slow down you are out to eat.
A1 You know you're a teacher when.....it's time to file taxes!!
A1 When you look at something and you wonder how you could learn to do it yourself!
A1) ...when grading papers during oil change, dr office waiting room, line at Walmart, etc. https://t.co/1wP7cofUtL
Q1. Finish this statement (it can be funny,serious,positive/negative): “You know you’re an educator when…” https://t.co/2ChK95qn7h
A1: You get called Mom, Dad, grandma, Aunt, etc. Every name except your real name.
A1: ...when you can't get your brain to stop thinking about next weeks lesson & it's Saturday
A1) you never stop looking for opportunities to learn (and have a list of words never to say outloud)
A1 when you love your job and your kids so much that you keep doing it even though you could work elsewhere for double the salary
A1: you have to bite your tongue to stop yourself from disciplining other children in public
. They started greeting me and my boyfriend by name when we hit the Staples door.
I could go all night on Q1. I teach elementary.
Hi joining late. Amy . Could someone tell me what the first question was?
YES from ALL of us tonight! https://t.co/7mdzCGkc6j
A1 You know you're an educator when you have a week spring break, but you're thinking about your classroom all week.
OH man the struggle is real. There is always that one name that will NEVER be uttered in the house.
https://t.co/9zl9jmNnfa
A1: when you intentionally choose names for you own children that aren't any of your S's names.
Or too busy grading papers and thinking of how to fit in an extra punctuation lesson or two before EOIs to have a S.B.!
A1: ... you can smell that today is going to be a crazy day.
Q1: You know you're a teacher when...? https://t.co/0JXHnuXZcY
Hi joining late. Amy . Could someone tell me what the first question was?
A1) ....when you fall asleep on the couch before dinner time, 3 out of 5 school night!
A1) when you are doing an chat on the first Sunday night of spring break
A1) when you and your wife have to use coupons to go out to eat!
When you beg for weird stuff from Walgreens and have to explain, "I'm not a junkie; I teach science."
a1 You go to a formal banquet and finish your food in ten minutes because that's how you roll.
excited to be able to join tonight's chat!
A1: ...when you wear a green wig & glow paint to school and your husband doesn't bat an eye.
A1: You can look at a child first thing in the morning and know if they have had their meds without a word being spoken. :(
I love the smell of chaos in the morning https://t.co/uPJUjuRjqB
A1: ... you can smell that today is going to be a crazy day.
Inhaling meals is a true art form! Donuts are a different story!!!! https://t.co/ejtHvljeIp
a1 You go to a formal banquet and finish your food in ten minutes because that's how you roll.
a1 You make kids you don't know stand in an orderly line at the fair.
So much truth here:
https://t.co/4u6JoxloOl
a1 You go to a formal banquet and finish your food in ten minutes because that's how you roll.
A1 - you want to correct spelling & grammar errors on the sign at fast food/drugstore businesses.
A1 ....you follow the moon phases for lesson planning.
A1: ...you lobby for Ritalin to be sold in large spray cans...
he (or she) who shall not be named.
Drives me nuts! https://t.co/wxsEACpQdk
A1 - you want to correct spelling & grammar errors on the sign at fast food/drugstore businesses.
Nothing quite so horrifying!
I knew I was a tchr when I started waking up in the middle of the night to jot something down I needed to do at school the next day.
A1: Eat, use the restroom, check your email, check your mailbox, recess duty, all within a 30 min. Time period
A1 when your retired educator parents buy you school supplies for Christmas....and you get excited
A) when it is said that those you hang out with are a bunch of characters
All of the time!
https://t.co/XZyhNpmTMs
A1 - you want to correct spelling & grammar errors on the sign at fast food/drugstore businesses.
A1 U know you're an educator when you're trying to relax Sunday night, but scared u looked at calendar wrong & it isn't spring break
a1 You mostly listen to TV since you are grading papers.
And can tell when the barometric pressure is changing before your "trick knee" tells you!! https://t.co/fxslsbUL7x
A1 ....you follow the moon phases for lesson planning.
top secret…wait…you just tweeted a picture….someone is in trouble
A1: ... you expect public education to be defunded every. single. session.
A1) ...when you hear your name excitedly screamed at Payless Shoes by your quietest student over the break
A1: ...you choose where to eat out based on how far it is from your district so you can have a drink w/o being seen...
. Truer words have never been spoken
a1Young children are shocked that you have left your school room when they see you at Wal Mart.
Also, when you go to buy one thing at the store that you need and come home with a box of tissues, stickers, new pencils etc
Been there, done that. My daughter does it now too - and she's only 5! https://t.co/u9WutK4oJU
A1 - you want to correct spelling & grammar errors on the sign at fast food/drugstore businesses.
When you need to rent a storage shed for all of those cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls you might need one day
A1) When you leave school quick to snag happy hour at . This is how educators Sonic. Btw, thank you Sonic!
A1) you discipline stranger's kids in public.
A2: Reflective, Strong, Motivator, Growth-minded, Caring
a2) excited, caring, disorganized, "real", passionate
A2 Open creative crazy practical mindful
Kathy Dunn, Mid-Del Asst. Supt. running on Spring Break schedule!
A2: Crazy. Spazy. Spunky. Jazz Hand-filled, Compassionate.
You should see all the world changing emails I send myself during the night! https://t.co/lIjiEGmQvU
I knew I was a tchr when I started waking up in the middle of the night to jot something down I needed to do at school the next day.
a1 Your doctor informs you that your are in the upper 1% of the nation - in bladder capacity.
A2 coach, cheerleader, facilitator
OMG! Q1 is still going... WE are awesome! We have to make this public! lol.
A1- when your kids say a ride with you is always a field trip or museum trip
A2: caring, facilitating, anti-standardized tests, social, problem-solving
A.2 Innovative. Engaging. Personal. Exciting. Loving.
Inviting, entertaining, challenging, motivating, personal
A2 Crazy, Compassionate, & Laid-Back But Expects Your Best
. When you have tons of unmarked cereal just in bags because you needed the cardboard boxes at school...
A2 Introspective, project-oriented, intuitive, innovative, insistent...
lol. I know. I come up with the most brilliant ideas in the middle of the night!
A2: Rigorous, demanding, curious, adaptable, and compassionate.
Empathetic, sympathetic, compassionate, kind, driven
A2: passionate, funny, creative, open, and loving
A2)
1. Forward thinking
2. different
3. Thats it
A2- empowering, nurturing monarch 'tsassthequeen
A2 quirky, serious, motivator
A2: Creative. Unconventional. Meaningful. Caring. FUN!
Passionate, believer, advocate, bulldog, TEACHER
A2: Organized, structured, flexible, creative, innovative
A2: innovative, creative, daring, transforming, and rhyming
A2 caring, energetic, engaging, nutty, funny
a1 You wish someone had invented a caffeine inhaler.
A1: when your dad dies and you worry your Ss will think you abandoned them qhen your gone and you miss them just as much.
5. Concise BUT also Repetitive...
A2 very passionate, innovative, out of the way, intense.
A2: Can I add Sass and Loud to the list?
A2. loyal, passionate, overwhelming, structured, analytic.
Q1: when anyone can ask you for a pencil, pen, red pen, or dry erase marker, and you just take it out of your pocket.
We're moving fast ! Questions 3 & 4 are coming up-- If it's easier, just pick 1 REACTION to answer: Q3- Positive or Q4- Negative.
A2: Patient. Business. Caring. Problem-solving. Creating independent thinkers/learners.
A1-U know children's names in Wal-Mart, who can tie their own shoes and like ketchup on their burgers. Great P's know their Kids
A2: Facilitator, motivator, fun, strict, adaptable
A2) creative, entertaining, empathetic, advocate, organized
A2: life-changing, earth-shattering...
Student centered, bold, unorthodox, creative, and fun
This is such a sad and honest response! Thanks!
A2 benevolent dictator of room 133
A2) LOUD, engaging, sarcastic, passionate, overwhelmed
A2: sarcastic, caring, energetic, engaging, fun
A2: happy, intense, focused, worried, hopeful
A2: laid back, sarcastic, tough, fun, crazy
A2)
organized
communicator
passionate
unconventional
moody
My # 1 is sarcasm. A must have for ANY MS teacher!!
Great way to get feedback! Very humbling sometimes...
can I add 3. FUNtastic & 4.Engaging (too bad if you said no...bc I just did.)
Q1: when you spend a "break" making plans
a1 When one of the perks of your job is whenever you know that a student has learned what you are teaching.
someone is busy be a teacher...
Late to the game!! Megan Cannon, middle school STEM teacher, Sapulpa
A2 passionate, involved, forward thinking, scientific, always-thinking-about-my-students
From the heart, honest, and so truthful. Thank you for sharing.
I only listed three things :-)
It's like you know him!!!!! https://t.co/7mI5vtqb8o
can I add 3. FUNtastic & 4.Engaging (too bad if you said no...bc I just did.)
I feel like organization and creativity allow people to be structured AND flexible. https://t.co/pupUGgISJ9
A2: Organized, structured, flexible, creative, innovative
A2- organized, hard working, passionate, leader, fun
Ridiculous, optimistic-ish, loving, funny, demanding
I forgot about this: a1: When you plan family vacations around essential questions. Ha!
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
That's -8 participation points! https://t.co/f0rSzdC8af
Late to the game!! Megan Cannon, middle school STEM teacher, Sapulpa
A2- passionate, excited, crazy, fun, hands-on I'll post later what my students come up with...thanks for the idea
its like we live in different parts of the state - but are connected in wait...ummmm...
A3) It must be fun to color and paint all day
a1 I am using up all of my good after dinner or NJHS induction speach joke material on this question. Ah well.
A2: I forgot disorganized, free-spirit, spontaneous, happy. These questions have so many answers. :)
A3: OMG teaching choir sounds like so much fun!!!
A3/4: They usually give the obligatory "oh i respect teachers so much you should get paid more..." https://t.co/EspGZQ5n21
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
LOVE true Colors! I'm 24K GOLD! I know is Green.
Q3. "I have a teenager. I apologize."
A4: Every T has heard it... "I hate math!" It pains me so much!
A3: Negative reactions from being an educator: Why do you live in OK? Do you like getting paid less?
A3) that's awesome; thank you; I admire you;
A3/4: I don't mind the sentiment, but it's trite and they seem to think it's expected. *gag* https://t.co/EspGZQ5n21
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
A3/4: Admiration from most. Older friends knew I was going into education since 8th grade.
A3/4 I'm glad you want to help our future, I'm sorry about all that you go through.
A4: when I tell people what I do for a living and they respond with a sad face, "I'm so sorry".
A4: OMG teaching middle school sounds like hell on earth.
a1 When you go to school instead of the emergency room because it is such a pain to be absent.
Summers off - how exciting! *Yes I take a week or so off... then get back into planning....
. Are you in my brain? I planned much of last summer's Washington DC trip w/ an eye to developing future lesson plans.
A3: Why haven't you strangled any politicians?
A3/4- wow, why? Thank you! You're so underpaid and under appreciated. You're brave. Good luck.
A3: (positive) "Aweeee you must love kids"
Also answer 1-u can tie any story someone tells u 2 something that happened @ school &when majority of fb posts relate 2 teaching
A4: Positive reactions to be in Education: The Breaks
there are these laws and stuff.....
Gr8 to see the TOY as well as the district TOY for 2015-16 on the chat! https://t.co/ntjae4oVJb
Ridiculous, optimistic-ish, loving, funny, demanding
A3&4: +"you're an inspiration," "I could never do what you do," "Why'd you quit your other job?" "Is it as bad as I think it is?
Q3 not a verbal reaction, but I do get "teacher discounts" from places that I'm pretty sure don't actually have teacher discounts
A4: (negative) "Do you want to be poor for the rest of your life?" 😐😑 It isn't about the money!!
Q3 That's so nice of you. You must love kids.
A4) I feel sorry for you; I couldn't teach in today's schools; Oh, wow-how do you make it?
A3: "If I had your job, I'd probably slap/punch/kill a kid and end up in jail." Am I the only one that hears this?
A3/4: You're a better person than I am "Putting up with" those kids all day!
A4: Why haven't you strangled any politicians? I know, I know?
Q4 You must not care about money. So could you not find a job with your degree?
Q1 I knew I was a teacher the day an eraser fell out of my laundry. Heh.
a1 When grown people still call you Mr., Mrs., or Ms. because the respect will always be there.
A1b- you know who is & how "pleasant" of an individual he is...
A3/4: Bet you love having summers off!
A3: "you're a teacher? Drinks are on me tonight."
A4: "Why would you ever want to teach middle school?! They're so awkward at that age."
Used to drive me nuts re tchg 1st gr: "Aw.That must be SO fun!" (Insert condescending tone) Well, yes but... https://t.co/OuAycPZdKV
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
A3/4: oh and my favorite......Your husband must make good money since you're JUST a teacher!
"Girl,I don't know how you do what you do!"
Uh... no, actually I hate them... :)
a2) They think I make a ton of money as a professor, then I tell them I am an education not engineering/ business prof. Killed dates
Q2: helpful, persistent, flexible, transparent, and real
A4: "You teach middle school? They must really know you well at the liquor store." Truth. Someone actually said this to me.
A3/4 you're brave; oh I have a 3rd grader and we're worried about the test
I need to meet these folks!
A3 "Really? Why?" How do you explain the magic of a classroom to someone???
We're moving fast ! If it's easier, just pick 1 REACTION to answer: Q3- Positive or Q4- Negative.
A3: "That's great! I could never teach preschool - the kids would drive me nuts!" (Some days they're right about the nuts part!)
A3: "That's so wonderful for our future generations. It takes such a special person to do that."
A3) Positive rxn: That's cool! Oh, I loved science! Thank you!
A4: (cons) "Why'd you give up a successful career to T!?" "Oh, I always hated English," "Why!?" "Wow, uh, okay..."
Everywhere I go I tell the cashier I'm a teacher for the discounts
A3: Thank you for everything you do for our kids
who are these people? I need to be friends with them.
On a + note, I hear regularly from Tulsans how much they appreciate our teachers! T-town ❤️s teachers! https://t.co/OuAycPZdKV
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
A3/4: my mom thinks I'm a god. My sister talks a lot about my summers "off." I simply know I am human w/ incredibly clay feet.
A4: What did you REALLY want to do?
I think that was supposed to be A3 ... https://t.co/m1cHLyZpu4
A4: Positive reactions to be in Education: The Breaks
A3&4- positive-hearing thank yous... Negative-I feel sorry for you. I don't need pity I need 2 b respected. https://t.co/j1qWxVr72I
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
A3/4: My favorite: "Oh, we LOVE history in our house! Have you read/seen _____________?!?"
Please share that person's info... I think we can make that arrangement work!
A3/4: When I tell them I work with ELs they ask how many langs I speak - I tell them I speak all https://t.co/e8BLLnx2U6
Q3&4- What are some POSITIVE(Q3)/ NEGATIVE(Q4) reactions you get when you tell people you are an educator? https://t.co/eEw0X5t9bS
Q4. When you're a young teacher teaching HS-- I have often had to defend my qualifications to parents.
My daughter just text me her grades......Straight A's!!! She is ending her senior year like a boss!!!
A4 Surprisingly (not) my siblings give me some of the most grief.
. Nope. That's when I look at them like, "How do you know I haven't?" https://t.co/IC4JvjV4h7
A3: "If I had your job, I'd probably slap/punch/kill a kid and end up in jail." Am I the only one that hears this?
a1When that troublesome student is a success in life and tells you that you were the one who made the difference.
A4) Neg. rxn: I hated science growing up! You're too smart to be a teacher. Must be nice to get all that time off! 😡
A3/4: You are a special kind of person to do that. Where do you teach? Oh, sorry.
Yeah... I guess that is both bad & good at the same time. I was hopeful I just wasn't geographically closer to crazy ppl.
A3 "Really? You have to have a second job?" Uh, yeah...lots of us do!
Jayden Mills, Chickasha Junior
A3- new to this format, keep forgetting the you must be so patient to work with "those" kids I couldn't do it
Q3: In the beginning, people thought it was a noble profession. Q4: People ask in a sarcastic tone, "You're a teacher in Ok?"
No, and I hate hearing it. Kids these days need us, and we weren't exactly peaches in the classroom https://t.co/osEZD2Z89G
A3: "If I had your job, I'd probably slap/punch/kill a kid and end up in jail." Am I the only one that hears this?
A4 must be nice to not have to work in the summer....
A4: I am really good at turning the negatives around or just ignoring them lol
"Why did you leave MA to teach here?"
Person 1: What do you do?
Me: Teach Calculus
Person 2: Oh....(heads for new person)
https://t.co/fhRbHRE9U9
A3/4: My favorite: "Oh, we LOVE history in our house! Have you read/seen _____________?!?"
a1 When caring is what you do, not an optional activity.
It must be - but I wouldn't know... :-) https://t.co/KvI9WlC3hC
A4 must be nice to not have to work in the summer....
Here he is the young man that gave all of us a stronger voice!!!! Please welcome (Applause) https://t.co/XbQYxSB5GJ
Jayden Mills, Chickasha Junior
I like the blending of positives and negatives on Q3 & Q4, We have work to do to change the negative perceptions, !
A2) Passionate, flexible, firm, positive, excited
let's see...when the history channel says they made stuff up for Sons of Liberty series...um, no not a fan
A4 Have things really changed over your forty something teaching career?
A3/4 *me hiding beverage from parent* Parent: You're fine, you deserve it after today.
Sweet! I was lucky enough to live in the DC/Maryland area for part of my childhood. The field trips were .
A4: "You're so intelligent. Couldn't you find a real job?" Or, "You were going to be a marine biologist? What happened?!"
I was an ANGEL. 😂 https://t.co/7Bh6UB3qZs
No, and I hate hearing it. Kids these days need us, and we weren't exactly peaches in the classroom https://t.co/osEZD2Z89G
A3: "If I had your job, I'd probably slap/punch/kill a kid and end up in jail." Am I the only one that hears this?
A3/A4: It's usually positive when I tell them success stories. Dreamers becoming doers. It's why I ❤️ public service.
Is that a knock on me? I remember being *angelic*.
A4: "Well, those who do can, and those who can't teach, right? So what did you really want to do?"
A3/4: YOU'RE a teacher? I thought you were one of the kids. This is + & -. (My shortness doesn't help me "stand out" from Ss.)
Jayden, you are my HERO this week. Great blog you wrote. I hope you will consider a career in education. https://t.co/ifIhOSOfPp
Jayden Mills, Chickasha Junior
Yes. I am obvs hanging with the wrong people.
I used to have a beer in a cup with a lid and a straw...
Have to leave early. Chatting & listening to 16-year old grandson practice on the church organ. Battery low. Good night, Gracie!
A4- honestly my students talk daily about how they feel bad about the $$ I make, or don't make. I can't really argue w/ them...
THIS! It is worse for pre-service teachers!!
A3, "they" love your science class. 😊
A5 I think some people are trying to portray us as leeches clutching our pensions and summers "off."
A4: "So do you teach choir because you couldn't make it in performing." Rage. Rage. Rage. Full of it.
Story of my life! https://t.co/B2QCnyi3RU
A3/4: YOU'RE a teacher? I thought you were one of the kids. This is + & -. (My shortness doesn't help me "stand out" from Ss.)
No, knock on me! I was a pain in the [censored for vitriol and obscenity]
A5: In OK, they seem to think we're out to get their kids! In some other states, it is still considered a noble profession (not job)
I'm blessed to have a family of educators ☺️ https://t.co/8NnvEsuJH2
A4 Surprisingly (not) my siblings give me some of the most grief.
The public is high on just the donor class we have to work on
A5. Seriously depends on which flavor koolaid you like to drink.
A3: Math? That was my worst subject, Or they just say why?
A4: You have time in the summer to supplement your income.
a3 a4 Well... Bless your heart!
my first year teaching, I went in the food line from the teacher side. They skipped me for like ever...
my kids on IG just asked me what adjectives were... 🙄🙄🙄 seventh graders!!!! Answers could be interesting...
A4: "You're so smart why would you waste it on being a teacher." That's probably my least favorite one...exactly why I WANT to teach
A5 I have to believe there are many more that support us than it sometimes seems.
A5: Most people talk a good game, but unspoken are two assumptions - (1) Anyone COULD do this, or... https://t.co/8qloSCd86P
I appreciate that. It is because of educators like yourself that I am who I am today. https://t.co/m2AjvHG5qV
Here he is the young man that gave all of us a stronger voice!!!! Please welcome (Applause) https://t.co/XbQYxSB5GJ
Jayden Mills, Chickasha Junior
A5: Depends on the Kool-Aid they are drinking.
Q5 some of them see us as shrill, lazy, and entitled. These are the ones who have no clue what we do.
A5- most people respect us, but not enough to stay educated and vote accordingly.
You are a very humble young man! Thank you for having the insight to understand stuggles & triumphs! https://t.co/oS2vVXBVpX
I truly believe Tulsans perceive teachrs as professionals who deserve more than we are currently providing. https://t.co/jQDwmvNm3Y
A5 the communities where I've worked have always been supportive and appreciative of teachers' hard work. https://t.co/ZDvaJu1eMG
A5 I believe the public truly respects the profession, but misunderstand the issues so much they disrespect it often.
A5) I feel as though we are pushed into a corner and told to mind our manners...
I use to be afraid to have a drink, but I'm of age.
A5) it honestly depends on the day of the week & how influential certain voices are over media platforms https://t.co/FKFd09LqQ2
When I tell ppl that know me what I do, they say it's a perfect choice for me! I take that as a compliment 😊
A3: That's great, we need more good teachers. A4: You know you can make more money in a different state, right?
A5) somethings with respect and admiration and other times like stepchildren.
A5: I am uplifted this past few weeks by people who have expressed support for public ed. Need more love! https://t.co/3ITOwqTDZb
A5: Here its Pity. My friends in Vegas beg us to move there
I'll more than consider it- I'll commit to it. I want to passionately give to what gave so much to me!
A5: As ineffective or as people who get a lot of breaks without doing that much work
A5: Many Ps are grateful, but still don't truly understand. May say "I'm glad I don't have your job. I don't know how you do it."
A5) When I 1st started T in a poor district the kids all thought I was rich and parents knew better but we were respected. Now not.
I'm hearing this sentiment more and more...I think people are finally starting to see! https://t.co/P2EMQ9DeQU
I truly believe Tulsans perceive teachrs as professionals who deserve more than we are currently providing. https://t.co/jQDwmvNm3Y
yet we "do it" everyday with smiles and enthusiasm. https://t.co/g5EvqkFxHl
A5: Many Ps are grateful, but still don't truly understand. May say "I'm glad I don't have your job. I don't know how you do it."
And thank you for that! I appreciate the support&shares I've received on my blog post.
A5) I think most of them are uninformed and believe what the reformers and public Ed destroyers say https://t.co/mVpUBVphVj
A5 I think most of them are supportive of us and what we do.
I have 4 likes and no comments. Kids are saying. 😢
A5: Recently I have learned that we are not positively perceived at all. It's been very disheartening. (sad face)
A5) Most of the people I talk to have a lot of respect for educators, however, groups against us tend to speak the loudest
I would love a more positive stuff from the public - it seems that sometimes its kind of quiet...
A5: The public respects us, but some also have no idea what we truly go through as educators
A5: Often times as a preservice candidate, people from different majors act like our career path is the "easy" choice
A5 I think it may differ based on what part of the state you're in.
A5-1/2 they don't. I don't think ppl in general think abt us until they have to & then it's based on issues https://t.co/tDKL7bpp4m
Most of what I am seeing on A5 deals w/ public not having a true understanding of issues. We need to cont w/
I think most don't understand how hard tching is, how important a good tchr is. I do love that many Tulsa shops give us discounts
the worst comments are usually about admin. Lots of support for teachers
A5: I dunno - seems the public "respects" us kinda like you value good service at Taco Bueno. It's fine, but below what they do...
Kids be like, Mr. P, why you give us homework for Spring Break?
A5 Now the cat is REALLY out of the bag about how underfunded oklaed is, I think they are coming to see how hard we REALLY work.
A3) You teach Kindergarten? I don't know how you do it, I wouldn't have the patience.
Q5: they perceive only what they see on the news or what is put in front of faces or in hand. Unfortunately more negative on tv
Diving in a bit late to the party. Amy Presley - HS History with Broken Arrow
A1: When you develop an activist side. Not because you want to but because you're trying to keep your job.
a5 1. Love and respect 2. Love but no respect (a teacher - how nice) 4. No love and no respect (You know who these people are.)
A5 Lots of support but wish more took time in schools - walk in Ts shoes. Public ed much diff than in past https://t.co/qOlQrBmolA
A5- when I visit other states, I feel much more respected and appreciated. 😕
NOT ENOUGH TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY is the operative part of this tweet. https://t.co/yFQ0OtgXO9
A5- most people respect us, but not enough to stay educated and vote accordingly.
A5:The perception of Ts is starting to change in Ok since people are finding out that schools may close down because of budget cuts.
A5-2/2 and that's a problem. Ed should be a community issue but it isn't... is fixing that tho I think 👍🏼 https://t.co/tDKL7bpp4m
"Some are good, some are bad." Unfortunately, they aren't really bad, just tired of bad circumstances. https://t.co/pHTHxWnEBB
They actually did have homework. Haha
They had to finish coloring 100 squares for their "slice of pi".
A4) You teach Kindergarten? So you basically babysit all day? 😡
A5)underpaid & hate direction education is heading: less funding, not a clear direction, disrespectful kids,lack of parent support
That's insane. I see preservice Ts about the same as Doctors w/o Borders or missionaries to Syria... https://t.co/tNrJEZBb7g
A5: Often times as a preservice candidate, people from different majors act like our career path is the "easy" choice
Almost ready for my favorite question of the night-- Q6 in 1 min! Thanks for sharing, !
My class has to read 104 pages in Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead... Am I mean?
Let us know when you are ready! Mid-Del is a great place to teach, learn and grow!
A5: Most like having quality Ts in the classroom, but not real clear on how that comes about/what goes into making that happen
A5) Oklahoma parents simply take us 4 granted 4 the most part. We are always there, always do our job, always look out 4 their kids
a5) i don't think they "think" about teachers much at all.. unfortunately.
No, you are a teacher. https://t.co/phT0VeTRAM
My class has to read 104 pages in Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead... Am I mean?
A5: Public sees teachers as martyrs to pity because they do not know how to change status quo.
WERE??? I think you still are!
A5: Complaining about how teachers don't take time to teach basic life skills (taxes, finances, etc) bc we have SO MUCH EXTRA TIME!!
YES. THAT. I couldn't get my brain around it, but that's it. https://t.co/VF4NJST0ID
A5: Public sees teachers as martyrs to pity because they do not know how to change status quo.
A5.5) I think the parents support us, but generally don't know what's really going on behind the curtain. https://t.co/mVpUBVphVj
A6 Media misleads public by claiming a super T will solve all societies ills...
A6: the media and news LOVE to take negative stories about Ts & RERUN them often! That's why we have to BLAST the GREAT THINGS!
A5: On TV is a different story, like Teachers on TV Land. Ts as unprofessional idiots who bring their private lives to the school.
A6: Sensationalism and becoming desensitized to the facts. Reality is not always perception. https://t.co/G4z6nK71HU
104 pages divided by 7 days equals 15 pages a day with 2 days of no reading. Not mean.
A5: If we just care enough, our Ss will drop the attitude, pass every test, and mature within a summer school session
A6) the media has made it clear where they stand on education...they will report on whatever will boost their ratings
A5 I think we were better respected in past decades. I am in the unique position to be teaching grandchildren of former students.
I thought I worked hard as a HS football coach but found a new respect for kinder Ts when I was an Elem AP. https://t.co/azKPDY6Smq
A4) You teach Kindergarten? So you basically babysit all day? 😡
My biggest pet peeve is when parents come to the office and the secretary asks who their child's teacher is and they have no idea!
A6 Feels like pop culture focuses on Ts as workaholics or as terrible role models, no work/life balance
A5: I hate how much of our image is shaped by those loud crazy marching teacher unions up north with the chants and the screaming...
A6: The media has an agenda. Their stories are always skewed by their agenda. I wish readers would remember that. Never w/out bias
A6: Teachers are portrayed as super frazzled and not caring about what they do anymore.
A6: the fact that my only career goal is "never be THAT teacher on the news" says a lot about what the media shows :/ Bad = ratings
A6 but also making us all out to be saints isn't helpful either--we're people and just as flawed as anyone else
a6) I always cringe when I see a teacher student relationship in a movie (never been kissed etc..)
Assigning The Fountainhead goes far beyond mean and into devil territory...
A6: Media loves the myth of failure.
A6 Pop culture usually portrays teachers as malcontents who gave up on other dreams. I hate that.
A3 AND A4: I didn't know librarians actually teach!
A6) They could truly help us here. There are exciting, wonderful stories waiting to be told. Stories that could boost ratings!
Leads people to believe that we are 8-3, 9 month employees that whine too much and are descending America into uneducated darkness.
I just totaled it and I have had 17,421 views on my blog since I posted it. I am beyond words as far as that stat goes.
A6: False dichotomies: 'high standards' vs. 'low standards', 'no excuses' vs. 'no rules or boundaries', etc. https://t.co/6DCHD5DPSb
Negative news about teachers gets circulated, but the public rarely sees positive "teacher news."
https://t.co/P2y1csLrpm
A3) I am often thanked for being an educator!
A6 mainly bad/neg news out there. Time to get great things in our schools in the media-& to legislatures!
Every teacher should blog for this reason alone!
https://t.co/WJtNRgSYWy
A6: the media and news LOVE to take negative stories about Ts & RERUN them often! That's why we have to BLAST the GREAT THINGS!
In case my joking tone doesn't come across on Twitter, you are not mean. I just really don't like Ayn Rand.
Great article recently by Amanda Ripley talks about that exact notion https://t.co/rGJENOISfi
A5: Public sees teachers as martyrs to pity because they do not know how to change status quo.
A6 Media is powerful communication tool. Must engage to show successes/challenges. Can be strategic partner https://t.co/CyESE7Oe4C
Q3/4: my fav is "oh wow, good luck with kids these days..." KIDS THESE DAYS HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
A6: To push an agenda, you always here the negative stories about teachers, not the positive ones. Teachers on TVLand is negative.
A6 I have to say in Mid-Del, we've had a lot of positive press this year. OKC TV stations have been seeking those stories too.
A6) pop culture: we are lazy, money hungry, ingrates wanting lots of holidays/breaks & no accountability https://t.co/WISXsqFRA5
Thanks for joining! Yes, there is such a bias between the "pure" field (English) and the education field.
A5: Ok public has no real concept of how classroom challenges drain teachers emotionally & physically.
A5: I think the majority of Oklahomans respect and appreciate Teachers
A5) Public opinion is formed by legislators proposing policy without knowing a thing about . IMO, we need to elect progressive minds.
A6) pop culture from To Sir With Love, Room 222, Welcome Back Kotter to Bad Teacher and Stand and Deliver. It's a roller coaster!
A6) The media will report in a way that will boost their ratings, their dialogue of "failing schools" is hurting our communities
Positive, uplifting news doesn't sell as well.... https://t.co/ZhI4gjKBOi
A6: The media has an agenda. Their stories are always skewed by their agenda. I wish readers would remember that. Never w/out bias
The news stations, per the usual, only highlight the negative sides of teaching and our profession. https://t.co/udAgWS9Ryy
A6 w/ Tulsa news, there is both positive and negative news a/b schools. Used to only be negative! Small steps!
A6 A few teachers make very poor personal decisions concerning their interactions with students. It hurts us all.
A6 a lot like attys and pols (I know I'm sorry) we are easy targets for rabid mob-mentality praise & vitriol https://t.co/2IKVaMhaEA
A6: I'm not a predator, but neither am I a super-teacher overcoming all my Ss challenges w/ grit and love *gag*
A5 reading things on the web, Rest of the nation laughs at us.
Ed still has some respect among the older gen in my beck of woods
That's awesome! Your blog post came at a time when needed to know S's were standing with us. https://t.co/UHvKOb0T1F
I just totaled it and I have had 17,421 views on my blog since I posted it. I am beyond words as far as that stat goes.
A6: And movies about superteachers are the devil. Period.
so true! on the flip side, my goal is to be like the teachers who end up on https://t.co/jv3YAoO9hQ
A6: the fact that my only career goal is "never be THAT teacher on the news" says a lot about what the media shows :/ Bad = ratings
A6: Plus everyone thinks I'm Jessica Day. To be clear, I don't have a problem with that.
A6) at the same time Hollywood gives us Dead Poets Society, Mr. Holland's Opus, Stand & Deliver https://t.co/WISXsqFRA5
A6- All I can think about is that new show Teachers on TBS where teachers are all stereotyped and ineffective...
Long day and just calling an end to it. Just realized I missed . Time change?
A6: Mrs. Krabappel from the Simpsons comes to mind...
Now we need to proactively engage our Spanish-language media partners. Lots of potential here 👍 https://t.co/qrkybProkh
A6 w/ Tulsa news, there is both positive and negative news a/b schools. Used to only be negative! Small steps!
A5: They (even fellow T's) think schl. librarians "sit around w/feet up drinking coffee & reading books all day".
Agreed. Work/Life balance, please! https://t.co/B68RuZKB2N
A6: And movies about superteachers are the devil. Period.
You're the voice AND face of ! https://t.co/c2XopnqVwP
A6 I have to say in Mid-Del, we've had a lot of positive press this year. OKC TV stations have been seeking those stories too.
I had a student claim I was "just like Lucy Hopps in Zootopia" end of last week. :)
a6 Real teachers are not portrayed enough in pop culture. The good teacher is portrayed as unusual. We work miracles regularly.
Good to know a job is waiting! I don't know how I feel about going from to https://t.co/runKo27BR0
Let us know when you are ready! Mid-Del is a great place to teach, learn and grow!
Agreed! Everybody should hear about the good things happen at Tulsa schools! https://t.co/ach8PnV7sX
Now we need to proactively engage our Spanish-language media partners. Lots of potential here 👍 https://t.co/qrkybProkh
A6 w/ Tulsa news, there is both positive and negative news a/b schools. Used to only be negative! Small steps!
The line being fed is public schools are failing. Public schools are not failing! We do more w/ less & less. https://t.co/Pr1k9iHXyO
True story right?? How bad is that?? I often worried what would be misconstrued and twisted...
A6)That we want the status quo and if we wanted what was best for S we would want "reform" and privatization https://t.co/Pq0BEbygNW
They DON'T??? 😂 https://t.co/huqsjA8zMc
A5: They (even fellow T's) think schl. librarians "sit around w/feet up drinking coffee & reading books all day".
A6: ARGH!! Media portraying totally rescued by Rainy $$'s and newly found 1017 $$. The hole remains enormous.
A6) I feel it's unfair to blame the media. They run with stories districts give them. I may be a bit biased, but school PR is vital.
No problem. t's my first time reading it, but so far my Ss really like it!
Did a whole PhD class on this topic and that was indeed in the line-up!
The news does not portray all of the positive is doing! It's why SM is so important! Share your school's positive moments!
A6: I think negative portrayal from the media is inevitable... We tune in for scandal, not changing lives.
A6: The news does not portray all of the positive is doing! It's why SM is so important! Share your school's positive moments!
A6 I don't like how they (or is it we) pit us against each other. I have heard lots of Ts talk about not wanting to T in certain Ds.
A7) by magnifying your voice and using social media to help. It is important that we share our story!!
A6B) And we hide behind our damn unions! I'm a Teamster's daughter, I learned from the best, https://t.co/Pq0BEbygNW
A7: We just do our jobs and do them well. We love kids and make everyday better.
A7: You show up. Anyone can make a big splash for a sound byte, but it's consistency that makes a difference - I make a diff
A7 Honestly, this is why I started blogging. It's why I try to tell my district's story loud and proud. https://t.co/i0Dy9YoGPX
A7 Advocate! For our students, our schools, our communities and ourselves!
A7- share positive stores, submit student success stories to local papers, nominate each other for awards
A7) We also need to get those teachers not in our tribe to share as well - amazing things are happening every day and no one knows.
Positive thoughts, positive results. positivity has to be louder than the negativity heard!
A7- don't know that we can other than just change the culture but that's what we do. It just takes time https://t.co/yzxJ4dKgAD
A7: I want to make a documentary about the real lives of OK Ts to counteract the show on TVLand and all the negative publicity.
I don't disagree entirely, but I think that helps answer Q7. W/o PR, only the appalling will draw our attention.
A7 If we don't tell our story, someone else will, and they'll screw it up.
A6: my peeps think I live the movie Dangerous Minds. More like Diary of a Wimpy Kid - middle school awkward
A7) unfortunately, we have to brag on ourselves/peers publicly & often; share that regularly https://t.co/MHk74P9RkE
A7 positive stories pushed out by our districts and maintaining professionalism...even when tempted to do otherwise.
A7 We tell our stories. I started my blog to tell my stories & to help other Ts.
A7 Keep talking up the "good stuff" that is going on in our schools.
A7: using social media positively, blogging and sharing who we are!! Make a difference everyday & smile.
A7 by telling our own stories to anyone who will listen, and remembering to keep it positive
Sorry.... Late to the party, thanks to DST. Probably won't chime in tonight, but I'll catch up before turning in.
A7) We need to speak positively about our experiences. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies.
A2: (from a student) understandable, fun, weird, innovative, organized
Be proactive, intentional, honest. Share successes & challenges. Invite public & media into classrooms. https://t.co/fNLhfrSPu6
Q7: at the Celebration of Education banquet Shawn Sheehan said share more positives about education. Say it loud and proud!
Glad to share mine w/ you today! Funny we were talking about passion; talked about it at church too! https://t.co/OHyjIfOWrE
A7) by magnifying your voice and using social media to help. It is important that we share our story!!
We do what we do best. Model professional behaviors, model expected behavior, be good examples of how we want to be perceived.
A7: If we don't tell our story someone else will
A7-let our legislatures and news media KNOW good things going on in our schools & classes--CONSTANTLY!!!
A7) first one there,last to leave and never give in to the negative. We are all smarter than our critics. We teach.
a7: Respectful discourse. Esp. with leggies. Attempt to see both sides of the issues.
A6: well there's the if you can't do, teach. it seems media is Jonny on the spot for negative. I wish it was same for positive news.
A7: tell whenever something goes well (I haven't been good at this...)
At least a little less than we did with the prior attempt.
I had the same thing happen to me! Lol!
Every.Single.Teacher.
https://t.co/Ue1YewOlN5
A7 We tell our stories. I started my blog to tell my stories & to help other Ts.
A6: There is so much wrong w/how the media portrays T's. We r portrayed as lazy & having too much time off.
A7 We need to build relationships with our legislators, just like we do with the S napping on the back row...
A7: post/blog/shout all the great things your Ss are doing regularly. Put a face on education those of the Ss
A7) encourage ALL educators to get educated & involved in OK leg.--oh, and to VOTE!!!
Yes! And the dichotomy between "good" and "bad" teachers is different according to Hollywood.
A7 I think we need to teach our students to advocate for themselves and their communities as well. New generation = new attitudes!
A6: Media portrays science: I should be doing experiments 24/7 to be "good". I need $, time, & no state test looming. Dreaming...
Love this for so many reasons!!! Time to wakie wakie!!!! https://t.co/spyi8136fO
A7 We need to build relationships with our legislators, just like we do with the S napping on the back row...
We need more teachers to speak up. Let public see the reality of what goes on in our classrooms. Basically, more transparency
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
A7) We would be wise in our own districts to always speak kindly and proudly of our sister schools in town. Raise one another up!
We have to fight the perception that we fight any change of the status quo! https://t.co/jeKLABQed8
A7) We need to speak positively about our experiences. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies.
Agreed! Student stories are so powerful! https://t.co/SyrOc4d6q6
A7 I think we need to teach our students to advocate for themselves and their communities as well. New generation = new attitudes!
A7: Sharing what we do & what our students are accomplishing. I think people are uninformed about what effective teaching is.
A8 Start a blog. Not sure? Just ask
A8: This little blog I write in...For the Love has changed it all for me! *Link in Profile*
A8: emailing leggis, being loud with support for public ed, advocating for my Ss and co-workers, making sure my voice is heard.
A8 Start a blog. Not sure? Just ask
A8 When I started blogging, it was scattershot. With PLN, it's more focused and has more impact. https://t.co/eQ8pfc1SSk
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
By the way, , Clue is on. I'll be seriously distracted now.
A8 not a "great" idea as far as innovation, but writing letters to the legislature for the first time this year...
A7 Brag on ourselves & on each other. Band together. Get our Ss and their Ps to do the same. https://t.co/glwqRHT0CZ
right here.
https://t.co/lYzYyG4vXO
Goes back to the convo I had w/ - If we allow our passion to be our story, its impact is greater!
A8 keeping informed on education topics and sharing with others, contacting leggies
Tlk 2 ppl abt wht we really do & wht is rly going on.Only those n the trenches can change these perceptions https://t.co/VLmMRduTDc
A7) Likewise, promote "cousin" schools around the state. Refuse to diminish another public school w/ our words. We R better 2gether.
A8) turn everyone on to and watch them get involved. ..it opens eyes!
A8-don't b ashamed & afraid of our profession. We are just as "professional" as all the other professions https://t.co/ARIVz7Er5N
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
A7 We have to be professionals inside and out. Be respectful. Rep with confidence and showcase our ability.
Find your voice, become educated on issues, and SPEAK UP! Encourage others to join you. is powerful! https://t.co/FN89mcnStm
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
A7: we keep telling our stories about what we do & what really happens in our schools. Our stories make a difference.
Change is fine. Stupid change for the sake of corporate profits is something we should always fight.
A8: Cont my legis via phone, email. Tweet abt resour, strat. Tell public, parents facts of https://t.co/bslRiRPiPj
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
A8 being a part of OMLEA and CCOSA have been huge for me!
Broken Arrow sent Tulsa teachers little gifts at Xmas. Meant so much! https://t.co/QpLslaZEzI
A7) We would be wise in our own districts to always speak kindly and proudly of our sister schools in town. Raise one another up!
Not ready to blog? Tell us your story, so we can help you share it!
A8 I think it's important to reach out to educators and communities throughout the country. We're not in this alone!
Maintain priority focus on doing best for ALL Ss. Support colleagues across the state with shared purpose. https://t.co/v2bAWsOUFd
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
Thanks for helping have a positive, involved, informative voice! I always appreciate learning from you all!
A8: I have taken Ts to the ! Email/call legislators. Blog. Use SM to advocate 4 education.
A8: I believe in teachers & in public education... makes me filter policy, leadership, & media differently. It shapes how I behave.
Now Hiring: Enid High School Principal - Lead 1,800 talented students and 150 outstanding staff members! https://t.co/eBBsAOrGU5
Use a district hashtag to show off all of the schools in your community! https://t.co/iygZ11Eg4o
A7) We would be wise in our own districts to always speak kindly and proudly of our sister schools in town. Raise one another up!
Many of these were on my PhD class syllabus on my Representations of Education in Film course.=!
A8) blogging. social media. updates. conversations with legislators. leading PD. teaching. https://t.co/lewMJ5ewEF
Q8. Share some great ideas on how you have become an advocate for teachers, education, and . https://t.co/be8VsCBmxu
