#WCPSSchat Archive
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Wednesday August 24, 2016
Excited for the next hour chatting with great educators on !
Welcome to the Twitter chat: New Year, New Mindset
Tonight's topic is "Why is so cool?"
Trying out the TweetDeck Collection feature this Saving my favorite tweets during a fast paced chat in one spot to refer to later
Whoo Hoo! Ready to go ! 🙌🏽😊
Looking forward to tonight's !
A special thank you goes to and for helping develop our questions and topic.
I agree...tonight's should be about why is so awesome!
Just a heads up, all - For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to
Super excited for the chat tonight!
Questions are numbered Q1, Q2, Q3, etc. PLEASE answer using A1, A2, A3 etc. and be sure to include our hashtag --->
Hey everyone! Sarah from FRES - Let's get this party started!!
Before we get started with our 5 questions, introduce yourself (Name, position, and location)
Let me know how it works I've not used that new feature in TweetDeck......yet. :)
always a pleasure to help out! 😊
Anna Neumann from Laurel Park! 2nd grade in the house!
and why aren't those people here
Lauren Haynie, 6th Grade Science Teacher/SIP Chair
Allie Solender. Physics teacher at Holly Springs High School!
Sandy Chambers, Principal
Jesse Gore, 8th Grade ELA/Inst. Coach at Dillard Drive Middle
Jenna Stilwell, 4th grade teacher, Brier Creek ES
Alexis Kagel, music teacher
Renee White & I teach awesome 1st graders at !
Looking forward to tonight's Join us! https://t.co/Vs8FqT81yn
A special thank you goes to and for helping develop our questions and topic.
Lauren Genesky, ELA teacher - straight from our back-to-school night!
Melissa, 3rd grade teacher ready to learn with you all!
Brendan Fetters, IRT at .
Is it okay if you schedule your whole night around ?
Hello Trey here...math teacher .
Totally okay. I did the same thing today.
Jessica Ever, 1st grade, Durant Elementary
Dayson, crashing tonight!
Lauren, IRT/Literacy Coach https://t.co/S5WEkhNuS7
Before we get started with our 5 questions, introduce yourself (Name, position, and location)
Nate, 8th gr. Science. Sneaking into from
Good evening Wcpss family! Mike West here. I'm the ITF & IRT
YOU are too sweet, my friend! :)
Leslie Taylor, Principal - Wiley Elementary
Susan Bouchard, Literacy Coach, Brier Creek ES!
Kelsey Cones,kinder teacher, - I have a lot to do before kiddos come but I will try to keep up!
Julia Hendricks, Media Coordinator
I did!! Pushed up nightly routines earlier to join! :)
Aaron Marcin, Lead Learner, Lead Mine Elementary
We have a great group of educators of all walks K-12 in the tonight! Love it!
Specialty team represent!
I'll also be multitasking through this - we had our meet the T night today so I'm just getting home 🤓
Hi All Maggie Marella here! IRT Woohoo!
You are not alone!! I've been waiting all day!
My next few tweets will be designated to the ! Thank you for your patience.
Jessica Lever, 1st grade, Durant Elementary School
Oh yeah! This is how we do it.
Twitter chatting on your phone again, Mike? Haha! https://t.co/PSfsJMZuVH
I'll also be multitasking through this - we had our meet the T night today so I'm just getting home 🤓
Hello friend!! Hope you are doing well!
exactly. This mess ain't easy!
Stephanie and I teach 8th grade science
wait .... I could be meeting Michael Parker West right now. Screw the chat, I am on my way over
Hi!! Hope you are doing well!
Same to you Krandel! (blast from the past)
I totally do that pose every morning when I walk into the school building.
Phil Echols, Professional Learning Specialist - PLTs Glad to join in tonight!
Happy to be a part of this group
Whew, made it home just in time. MaryLu,. ITF at Forestville Rd ES.
PACKED HOUSE tonight! It's exciting. Q1 coming up!
all i need is an invitation and I am there
right now is like that first day of school when you realize all your friends are in your class!
Looking forward to tonight's
Jen, Kindergarten, Pirate, Weatherstone
Leann Hamstra!!! 5th grade teacher, Cary https://t.co/KMEnpG90FX
Before we get started with our 5 questions, introduce yourself (Name, position, and location)
Q1 What are you currently reading or the last book you read? How will you apply your learning?
. Looking forward to participating in this
waiting on a date Melanie
welcome to the club, Mrs. Curtis!
A1: Glad you asked...about to start reading Excellence thru Equity, Waking up White & Hacking Leadership!
A1 I'm OBSESSED with she writes science nonfiction with such an inspiring curiosity! I'm working on all her books!
A1 - K. Gallagher “In the best interest of students.” Has great strategies for engaging Ss in reading/writing. Perf for new LA T
A1: Reading Mindset again, so many applications I missed
Is that a doodled muffin I see?
A1. The last book I read was Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman. Great and hilarious read.
Just came in the mail yesterday!!
https://t.co/RX4RLe4rvw
A1: Glad you asked...about to start reading Excellence thru Equity, Waking up White & Hacking Leadership!
A1: Kids Deserve It - quoting that book to almost everyone/everything that we 'do' this week - language, perceptions, etc
A1: Currently reading "Life in the Fast Lane" by S.P. Rollins, using it to make sure we put ALL students on the path to success.
A1: Just finished _Slade House_ by David Mitchell...great example of narrative structure..modelling example fo' sho
A1 everyone needs read play like a pirate, He's the weird teacher and Teach like a pirate
A1: Lucy Calkins Reading Units of Study. Improving reading instruction.
A1: Current ed related reading: Teach Like a Champion 2.0. Will be using some of the techniques to become a better teacher.
Would love to hear about Waking up White. It is on my list for sure.
A1. Innovators Mindset-helping to think and teach outside the box-revolutionizing education!
MRS. HAMSTRA in the house!!! -Twitter name change needed 😀 https://t.co/914iBtBBFe
Leann Hamstra!!! 5th grade teacher, Cary https://t.co/KMEnpG90FX
Before we get started with our 5 questions, introduce yourself (Name, position, and location)
A1: Oh man. I just finished reading Lisa Delpit's Other People's Children. Highly recommend it. https://t.co/8aY0B4Y6k4
Q1 What are you currently reading or the last book you read? How will you apply your learning?
A1 Read Ditch that Textbook in June..carry it around with me and apply many things from the book..using more technology
I will tell you about it when I'm done! https://t.co/mqD4Q3cGT7
Would love to hear about Waking up White. It is on my list for sure.
A1: Currently reading "Learning in the Fast Lane" by S.P. Rollins, ways to put ALL students on the road to success
Hi Gia! Thanks for joining in! Make sure you use our hashtag so other can find your tweets! Thanks again!
A1 (again): and _Property_ by Valerie Martin...totally made me think about powerful vs. powerless & applications to society
- So glad to be here - scheduling helps, and the support at home!
Ashli from Excited for this...a bit late tho!
A1: Just finished another Paul Tough book "How Students Succeed" good takeaways on discipline & the way we talk 2 Ss
A1 Reading Launch- excited to incorporate this into PBL in Math and Science. Thanks for the recommendation
Started Who's Doing the Work and currently back into it to complete. Going to applylearning in strategy groups & conferences
A1: Sitting and waiting to be read, Launch
A1: next-Drive by ! Ordered & on way & can't wait! Read pieces so got hooked.
A1 revisiting "Whole Brain Teaching" to get ready for the new school year
What's the deal with this Teach Like a Pirate Book I keep hearing about?!
A1 Teach like a Pirate Great book! Great strategies and ways to engage learners!
that is a doodle whiffle ball
I am trying to make a pokeball
A1. Currently reading Cultivating Curiosity in K-12 classrooms by Wendy Ostroff. Just finished 360 Degree leader by
Hey y'all, crashing tonight, Robin, bio teacher
A1 Such a good read for the beginning of school! https://t.co/bUNjFlnBsz
A1: Kids Deserve It - quoting that book to almost everyone/everything that we 'do' this week - language, perceptions, etc
A1 Launch is on my list to read next. Also read Innovators Mindset continue to work on risk taking and stepping outside the box
A1. Also, Who's Doing the Work & Reading Units of Study to revolutionize literacy instruction and promote learner agency
Q1 How not to be wrong: The power of Mathematical Thinking Great read for math folks to foster better understanding of math
A1: Finishing up Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Love it.
A1: Learn Like a Pirate! Highly recommended.
Mrs. Hhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaammmmsstttttrrraaaa
A1 Innovator's Mindset, Leading the New Literacies, Raymie Nightingale
I have this...waiting to be read hopefully during track out in two weeks!
Right there with you! https://t.co/eeuKYnLN5C
A1. Also, Who's Doing the Work & Reading Units of Study to revolutionize literacy instruction and promote learner agency
A1 Kids Deserve It - to promote and inspire teachers to establish meaningful relationships
A1: Currently reading Learning in the Fast Lane
Sounds good - thanks for the recommendation!
You recommended 360 Degree Leader to me over a year ago - finally got around to reading it this summer, Steven :)
is now trending in USA, ranking 41
Yes!! My daily Lucy lesson :)
A1: "Unseen City" abt a dad who learned about local flora and fauna to better inform his daughter. Lots of connections to Sci
A1 Also 's new book on fabulous companion to , right ?
California schools better
Melissa McKinley, AP, Fox Road Elementary
- No, but I just ordered it on Amazon! Thanks!
nope but I'm very curious! ❤️big differences made w small steps.
Yes!! Read this one in June too!! Loved it!
A1 A mindset for learning. I am working on having a positive mindset in my classroom. More I cans!
well it sure isn't Stephen Weeber esq.
Great! One of my favorite books! Every school needs more 360 Degree Leaders!
Hi. Sean here, dropping in a bit late. I teach 5th grade science and math at
A1 I am currently reading a draft of 's new book
A1 Re reading & Reading Strategies by Gr8 creative ways to help our Ss. https://t.co/jgkjxlW8cB
Q1 What are you currently reading or the last book you read? How will you apply your learning?
That book looks awesome! I need to check that one out
It's amazing! I have my students take a grit survey and we talk about famous failures
A1: Getting ready to begin Learning in the Fast Lane after I finish The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller.
Please provide data to support that statement
I am waiting for new book to be sent to me
A1. The HyperDocs Handbook. Very inspirational and useful.
A1 Also reading Mathematical Thinking, an excellent book about fostering a math mindset...definitely using strategies this year
A1 Writing Strategies by is in revision and publication stages!!! https://t.co/vVEop4NpXJ
A1 Re reading & Reading Strategies by Gr8 creative ways to help our Ss. https://t.co/jgkjxlW8cB
Q1 What are you currently reading or the last book you read? How will you apply your learning?
how to rock it in the classroom
Just started Learning in the Fast Lane, Rhesia-3rd at FRES
Any suggestions for books on strategies for facilitating students to work in groups?
Q2 coming in 5... 4... 3... 2...
A1: Just finished my summer reading of trashy romance novels. Starting the year off with Learning in the Fast Lane.
Q2 New insights or mindset shifts going into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
Let me know what you find out about that group work book!
A1 Turning High Poverty Schools into High Performing Schools.Provides strategies used in these schools leading to student success
Will need to check this out!
A2: Revoluntionize Education completely!
5 Practices for Organizing Discourse in the Math Classroom...all about facilitating group talks.
Awesome!!! Can't wait to dig in.
roles.... https://t.co/8ycbAUixGV
Any suggestions for books on strategies for facilitating students to work in groups?
A2 new school for me, so learning my new school culture and keeping music fully incorporated in the building
A2 - Seek first to understand. Then ask questions for clarity.
Then of course, revolutionize education with
A2 learning and discussing how to have a growth mindset and practicing using first grade verbiage.
A2 I am really going to focus on a taco-based curriculum
A2: is -ing everything we do. Taking the "classics" and adding a new spin to it. Great reflective year.
Completed Mindset... Participating in the group reading Learning in the Fast Lane..
Your face makes me want to read this!! 😁
Keep rocking it out at Brier Creek! Hoping to come visit in the future!
A2 also, as a county PLT chair, making sure to provide supports for my fellow MS Choral singletons out there
A2- Think outside of the box and be willing to take risks.
A2: Giving permission for failure & truly embracing it! Challenging "Comfort Zones"
A2: Teaching a new prep this year...thinking two Gs - (continued) gratitude for peers and students and growth in all areas
A2 Having goal setting conferences where the student creates their own goals and parents teachers support child
Yes! is revolutionizing education! https://t.co/rmrertbPUk
A2 - Seek first to understand. Then ask questions for clarity.
Then of course, revolutionize education with
Would love to have you! https://t.co/BRKqDXzWAt
Keep rocking it out at Brier Creek! Hoping to come visit in the future!
A2 My job is to facilitate not direct- I shouldn't be talking Ss should!
Thoughts? https://t.co/mTqhYlxQRc
Any suggestions for books on strategies for facilitating students to work in groups?
A2: New grade, school, & calendar, so pretty much everything is new. Also, allowing myself to make mistakes every now & again
A2 All students have the capacity to learn mathematics and we must foster a GROWTH mindset to support their learning
A1: Hillbilly Eulegy & Reading in the Wild. 1st is fresh perspective of poverty, 2nd is framing school-wide reading challenge.
A2. Integrating culture into building off PD & weaving w/ mindset/ETF/cultural proficiency!
talks often about facilitating groups through
A2:continue to give over control & allow more S choice through projects & more global learning & show them their opinions matter.
A2: refocus on reaching out to learn from and impact peers. Mentoring, spreading , rekindle my Twitter PLC
A2 Making an effort to practice mindfulness. Embracing changes, reflecting and moving forward with positivity
So important. Can’t wait to see what happens when I don’t start the year with procedures on Monday!
A2 More student voice and choice in the classroom! Students setting their own goals for learning, they are in the driver's seat
A2: lots and lots of student choice and student voice in their education
A2: starting more slowly, building relationships with Ss and Ps Focusing more on collaborating
Q2: Facilitating a STEAM Lab for 3-5 S's focused on problem solving. With flexible seating, stepping out of my comfort zone.
A1 - "Freedom Writers" to help Ts deepen their empathy for Ss & have creative approaches!
sounds like every day in chorus; especially when we're sight-reading
A2 Ditto Put words into action when it comes to Growth Mindset https://t.co/5hRNTgwHAt
A2 All students have the capacity to learn mathematics and we must foster a GROWTH mindset to support their learning
It's almost finished. I keep revising. Always too focused on process and not product. You'll get the first copy.
A2: Also, giving more student choice. So hard for this type A person!
A2. Revitalize our school community. Take learning beyond 4 walls.
up for some collaboration this year? We're sending our water sensors to Guatemala!
A2. Learner Agency how I am empowering students to take owndership of their learning. This is what I am working on!
A2 Student voice & choice= engagement
A2 taking risks and having the students see me make mistakes and learn from them
We're working hard to weave our stories with those of our students to provide opportunities that are truly accessible for all!
A2. constantly shifting 6 day rotating schedule, keeps us on our toes, nothing ever gets stale! LOVE IT
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More and you I'll catch up to me
Since I was in your first switch class, can I have 2nd copy? Autographed?
Q2 - Excited to build on the mindset shift that took place last year - sense lots of excitment https://t.co/RYAElQtRkp
Q2 New insights or mindset shifts going into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
I love when my class hits stride & we are learning together! Not always happening, but so amazing when it does
Eating lunch with the students and building relationships
Good minds think alike :)
A2: making grades more authentic, fostering a student-driven class, constructivist learning, developing my leadership skills
Love this! https://t.co/ltNC7fzlFU
We're working hard to weave our stories with those of our students to provide opportunities that are truly accessible for all!
we spend a lot of time getting comfortable identifying our mistakes and figuring out on our own how to fix them
A2 I think a little of both! I'm exciting for the Gr8 energy at & the IRT Tribe! https://t.co/mkfGbygBNm
Q2 New insights or mindset shifts going into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
A2 I think a little of both! I'm exciting for the Gr8 energy at & the IRT Tribe! https://t.co/mkfGbygBNm
Q2 New insights or mindset shifts going into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
A2 - Engaging EACH student - no excuses!
A2: New position, new school building with awesome new learning spaces...designed for learning, not testing!
A2. We can't do things the way we've always done them! & EQUITY EQUITY EQUITY EQUITY
A2: ❤️to do more STEAM & too! Shift Ss mindsets from "school" to "life".
I want Mrs. HAMSTRA to autograph mine
Q2 Looking forward to working with as we explore a new way of problem solving.
Somehow I think this will come up in conversation this year...in a very good way!
No way! Need to know more!
👍 Thank you https://t.co/AOfIPFBjnx
A2 taking risks and having the students see me make mistakes and learn from them
A2: Quick Write, Stop and Jot, Blogging, Science Notebooks, Writing a Summary, Writing to an Audience....Did I mention Writing?
A2 get more teachers on the co-learning train
A2 Taking risks and having fun!! The kids deserve it!
You do have that doodle whiffle now...
Time for Q3 let's pick up the pace
One of my goals is to eat in the cafeteria with Ss! https://t.co/Y4OJtu2df1
Eating lunch with the students and building relationships
A1 "Morning Meeting" - goal developing a culture in my room that is built around collaboration, trust & hard work!
Excellent recommendation from Thank you for sharing!!! https://t.co/8XmncJMmZW
read The Bully Pulpit by Doris Goodwin. Great insight about two presidents
A2: Ts finding their passions and run with them! Teacher voice and choice
I feel some fake Qs coming ...
What a great book and so critical in building positive relationships with students!
- always great to ask ourselves "why" and to challenge our old ways of doing things! Great Mindset!
Honored to have contribute tonight! https://t.co/77Qy03IiXc
read The Bully Pulpit by Doris Goodwin. Great insight about two presidents
agreed! School should be a place kids are excited to get there and don't want to leave! Loving learning https://t.co/RimqVPHCYD
A2 Taking risks and having fun!! The kids deserve it!
I can arrange that for you!! We can change places one time :) Risk taking right here!!
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
A2: NO MORE CANNED MUSICALS! Ss write lyrics, accompaniment, and everything else themselves!
"The Smartest Kids in the World" - gives global perspective on education.
It is very hard to give up that control to allow student choice.
A3. Design your space for collaboration. Happens easier when room is built for it and culture breeds it.
I warned you Q3 how are you going to implement what you have been reading in your school?
So thankful to have the great in our tonight! Thank you for joining us! We appreciate you!
I'm working on a classroom redesign with moveable furniture to allow kids to collaborate. Also using as a PLT to share!
And being positive about things!! :)
that sounds great! Would love to connect with you to talk about how you implement that!
A3: On a very collaborative team. 1 thing we do is that we all bring something to planning. We also have 1-2 people (cont...)
A3: Ts are setting up Google Communities this year for online collaboration and sharing.
But it feels so exciting when you observe success! https://t.co/7exlM10xYZ
It is very hard to give up that control to allow student choice.
A2a: kickoff today - Connecting with my Why!
A3: Being positive & remembering that every decision is ultimately about the Ss & not the Ts. Modeling being flexible w/ change.
A1: Making Learning Visible--Literacy Edition
A3: shareshareshare & stealstealsteal...open doors, open minds
A2- Seeing my Ss try out the new flexible seating in the room and giving them more choice! https://t.co/Yg3E93cFuD
Q2 New insights or mindset shifts going into the 2016 - 2017 school year?
Absolutely! Working on it right now with 3rd grade. Takes a lot longer, but much more meaningful
A3 cont.: working on smartboard lessons. Another on TPT, another on pinterest. We also divide up copies.
Slow release is a perfect start!
Q3 Collaborative spaces in all areas
A3 - Get some sort of collab chart in a staff location and get Ts to sign up! It starts w/ us doing it https://t.co/pGpNq2jY2e
We're on it! High volume :)
Let's make it happen! needs to go the slide!
A3: provide time to work together at staff meetings & plt time
https://t.co/XGV5sI7lNW
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
A3 Working with specialists more, inviting them into our room!! have collaborated on one lesson, planning more
A3: PLTs, learning partnerships w other grades for projects etc., Twitter
Yes! Lots of self reflection involved!
Amen! https://t.co/gWLvrpu4C1
A3. Design your space for collaboration. Happens easier when room is built for it and culture breeds it.
Author spoke at Emerging Issues Forum a few years ago https://t.co/5yHo01mpXl
"The Smartest Kids in the World" - gives global perspective on education.
you get copy .5 before anyone else
Yes!! https://t.co/4gAV0Mzlaz
Q2: Facilitating a STEAM Lab for 3-5 S's focused on problem solving. With flexible seating, stepping out of my comfort zone.
A3 Sharing more, listening more so maybe sharing less to hear what others have to say! I talk a lot!!
A3: still working on classroom piece. Hoping that w/ students having same partner for all partner work until switch will help.
Q3 - Caring, genuine caring for one another. Slowing down enough to notice and to listen to others . . . needs are all around.
A3: (cont). Also modeling a coll. culture in your classroom. Facilitate problem-solving & group roles w/in Ss groups.
A3 We began with a teacher-directed PD and hope to cont same with Ss A1: Also read Drive
A3 I love finding ways to build on the connections between the arts and other contents; cross-curricular teaching helps everyone
A3: Building Adaptive framework to influence PLT work (Collaboration)
A3 having my literacy buddy in the room more! Loved working together! It was all about the messages!!
A3 expect it and model, model, model it! https://t.co/Iyzzi5lide
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
YES! In a 40 min class, my goal is to get down to <10min of me talking! 5 would be better!
A3: For my Ss- &opportunities to work in teams, for Schools, , blogs, class Twitter
A3: Giving tchrs the opportunity to fail forward. Increase opportunity for teacher leader engagement.
A3 always be willing to try new things and get out of your comfort zone.
This will encourage Ts to share and learn with one another. Allows the school to celebrate each other and learn best practices.
A3: modeling a collaborative PLC and dept. Show others how collaboration helps all ss. Be the example for others and share.
A3 More listening for starters. Making sure the right stakeholders are @ the table and being prepared with appropriate protocols
A3 in our classroom it is always a team effort, so we learn to play well with others for the success of the group
A3. Opportunities to listen and share a lot. Learning more about people & having honest, genuine, relationships as foundation.
Would love more ideas on flexible seating/learning spaces in year round school! Move rooms every Q
I'd love to get feedback, esp. from you . What does it look like to you ?
A3: Creating a culture of continuous learning and reflecting. What is best of Ss
A3 Build relationships & trust so Ss and Ts feel safe to take risks. Fail forward and embrace effort and "taking chances"
A3: open your door to others and visit others. Too easy to get "walled in" to your room, or team, or gr. level, or building
A3. Authentic modeling of collaboration, roles, norms, and lots of opportunity for authentic practice. https://t.co/vAQOzJTuX4
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
Love this! We need to share it more and reflect on this...especially on tough days!
A3. Allotting time to collaborate and providing environments where people feel safe to share their ideas.
Listening is powerful. I just tweeted that essentially. Great minds, my friend! :)
A3 Building soft skills & teaching kids phrases like "I respectfully agree/disagree w _ b/c" builds trust & thus fosters colab
I can't wait to collaborate with more teachers! https://t.co/IWTQIfamjl
A3 Working with specialists more, inviting them into our room!! have collaborated on one lesson, planning more
Amen! If we're going to be a team, we need TIME to be a team!
A3: Learning and sharing from our failures.
A3. Time, roles, protocols so every voice is heard, commitment to active listening and high value placed on each Ts contributions
so many are doing these type of project in rooms next to each other. Share the wealth
A3: Deliberate abt providing opps for Ss to collaborate and work out differences. https://t.co/eD82B7B9dj
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
A3: as a leader - address "subculture toxic" tchrs who rob others of their opportunity to be AWESOME!
A3: scheduled time during day 4 PLT's. Removal of student desks from classrooms. Constant Modeling and Promoting!
Feeling safe is important! Presume positive intentions!
So important! It's so easy to never actually get to see your PLT or team teach.
A3.2 Ss getting awesome new learning spaces that encourage collaboration. Dry erase surfaces are fabulous https://t.co/xL7PkdAiVm
A3: Finding ways to build in time & support.
A3. Be a good listener. Share. Talk about what's happening in your life. Let Ss relate to some of the things you do.
A3: Allow staff input on decision making; encourage teacher leadership; encourage and praise collab. https://t.co/mBL9cZeGVG
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
I got stools from Ss ❤️to move around & stackable! Also scoop rockers are great or even yoga mats!
I haven't moved past Q1 yet. Compiling a Goodreads list for must-read ProDev books. Thanks, y'all!
And I'll see you tomorrow too, buddy :) https://t.co/E4K3lPO95K
A3 having my literacy buddy in the room more! Loved working together! It was all about the messages!!
Just like with our students! https://t.co/0kGeZOlkBM
A3. Opportunities to listen and share a lot. Learning more about people & having honest, genuine, relationships as foundation.
How do you feel is the best way to approach these issues?
Yes! Time is a HUGE gift! https://t.co/qoOXOafLK9
A3. Allotting time to collaborate and providing environments where people feel safe to share their ideas.
A3: Smile. Greet others. Be the first to ask Qs. Be willing to exchange ideas. Lead by example. https://t.co/mwimof5SpU
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
Interested in the yoga mats. My kids are too big for scoop rockers, I think?
A3-Building Share ideas and goals. Think together inside and outside the box.
Love this!! So important! https://t.co/4b9eaY0Eah
A3 always be willing to try new things and get out of your comfort zone.
A3. We do lots of Voxer, Google docs/chat, and texting to collaborate as well! https://t.co/E4K3lPO95K
A3 having my literacy buddy in the room more! Loved working together! It was all about the messages!!
A3 Collaborating with teachers on a fixed schedule! Every minute matters!
Q4 What words of wisdom would you like to share with beginning teachers?
Our new schedule also allows me to visit classrooms, even though I'm on a fixed schedule! Thanks
Direct tough conversations with "toxic" teacher. Be supportive of others - give platform for success https://t.co/BTrMbW8U7c
How do you feel is the best way to approach these issues?
We do! It's so nice to have all the resources that Laurel Park has! So happy to be a LPES Penguin! https://t.co/kV944blFyC
Thanks for a great chat. I am going to leave early to prep for Meet the Teacher tomorrow. Hope all traditional have great Mon!
A4: team makes the dream work!
take the legs off a couple tables to make kneeling tables & raise a couple tables to make standing areas
A4: Be fearless & reflective. Be kind.
and maybe a chest bump if you are brave
A4: Every student has a story.
A4. Create a balance between school life and home life.
A4: It's okay to take risks & make mistakes. Ask for help. Use your mentor & other specialists. Make sure to take time for you.
Gotta run. Thanks to all at for the conversation!
Amen brother. Our most powerful pedagogy is simply the way we live our life 👊 https://t.co/XggMq98WqL
A3: Smile. Greet others. Be the first to ask Qs. Be willing to exchange ideas. Lead by example. https://t.co/mwimof5SpU
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
A4: Find the positive people who "fill your bucket," avoid the "energy vampires"
A4 utilize your colleagues, both in your PLT and beyond. They all have advice and make great sounding boards
Exactly! If you’re willing to let a T come observe a cool lesson, put it on the board and anyone can come!
A4: If it's dark out, you need to go home.
A4 Keep a growth mindset and hang on to the good moments. There are so many reasons everyday that remind me
Looking forward to collaborating with teachers, building STEAM lessons that extend the curriculum.
A4: Take it slow. It's ok to say "I don't know.". & There are no stupid questions. Learning is learning!
A3 Lead by example, stepping outside your comfort zone & showing we fail forward together. https://t.co/h0BVUliZ46
Q3 What are some ways you can contribute to creating a collaborative culture in your building, dept, classroom?
A3 class today-soft skills at work in a collaborative seminar! Tracking speaker-respectful disagreement! https://t.co/slyKBKXILD
A4: Let others pull your wagon every now and then.
Create an atmosphere of trust. Model and walk the walk in terms of participating in PD along with PLT's.
Thank you! & I are listening! Plus Ts rock!
If you get copy 0.5, then does that mean you're requesting to help write it? Co-Authoring?
A4. Don't be afraid to do your thing. Don't let others stiffle your creativity or passion. Fail fast, fail often.
A4 Just take it one day at a time! Work from the start to build relationship with students sets the tone for the year!
A4. Embrace collaboration! For youself & your students. You will learn so much and have so much to share yourself. Utilize this.
A4: Build relationships! This includes cafe staff, custodial, and office!
A4: Going to have to sit this one out, sorta. Next tweet will be a piece of advice trackmate gave me.
A4. Never be afraid to ask for assistance and also take a leap of faith - great learning comes from risk taking.
A3: Have ⬆️ Expectations Show ⬆️ Appreciation! Every time we 👀 at what we don't have- 👀 around and realize what do!
A4 Use all of your resources- meet lots of people in the building and glean the best ideas from each
A4: Find your passion and jump in both feet first - I will be there to catch you no matter what!
You fill my bucket https://t.co/0qvKYwrVph
A4: Find the positive people who "fill your bucket," avoid the "energy vampires"
A4 cont.: Trackmate gave me some AMAZING advice abt those "Ahhhhh!" moments for both me & kids. Smell flowers, blow out candles.
Q 4 Always ask questions. Observe in other classrooms
A4 Have the courage to ask questions. Use your to the fullest! Share just as much as you receive. You have lots to offer
Love this!! Great advice!! https://t.co/hPhklVbYow
A4: Find the positive people who "fill your bucket," avoid the "energy vampires"
A4: Get connected with your PLN! Follow helps as well
A4 When there's a lot to keep track of & become overwhelmed with. FOCUS on the Students. They always make the day worth it!
A4 Visit other classrooms! Talk to other Ts in the building and don't be afraid to try something new!
https://t.co/rSasu0dXFu
Q4 What words of wisdom would you like to share with beginning teachers?
A4: Don't be afraid to ask for help! We are here to support each other 😀 https://t.co/tUUt4NuYP7
Q4 What words of wisdom would you like to share with beginning teachers?
A4 cont: All about those stressful moments!
A4. Appreciate all the little bodies in your class, relationships are number one! smile and be open to failure and fixing it :)
Yes!!!! RT A4: Go to Edcamp!
This is advice I was given early on, and I remind myself of it often. https://t.co/7wvtWk8C0s
A4: Find the positive people who "fill your bucket," avoid the "energy vampires"
Get to know those students to find out more about their story!! https://t.co/ByPONfdJIz
A4: Every student has a story.
Something I have gotten better about since last year. Still a work in progress though! https://t.co/O2M3IOvRLu
A4. Create a balance between school life and home life.
A4: Don't be scared! Just be you & give your all. Find your !
Cool idea! Also, I have enjoyed reading your Finnish reflections lately.
Learned this last yr. Now, I refuse to be the last person @ school. Also refuse to be there in dark! https://t.co/0OYWiiaROp
A4: If it's dark out, you need to go home.
yes! talk he gave to the school of management
A4: Build meaningful relationships with students, reframe the negative, and never be afraid to reach out for support.
A4: be yourself- find someone to trust and be able to open up to them - u are not in this alone and it is ok to make a mistake
Q4 Find your natural high and focus on why you entered this career.... The kids!
A4 It's OK to ask for help. Your team and the support staff are here to help. This year is going to be AWESOME!
Yes!! Love my PLN I have made through chats!! https://t.co/dibhBEyzPB
A4: Get connected with your PLN! Follow helps as well
especially if it was dark when you got there!
A4 Ask a Media Coordinator for help! We <3 to help!
A4. This is what my mom told me, "love them the way you would want someone to love your children".
A4a: Build relationships and be a student of your students!
A4:New Ts have awesome ideas! Don't be afraid to share and learn. Take it slow, build relationships. Try to balance home/school
A4: Everything doesn't have to be perfect the 1st day your classroom should evolve and grow with your students.
This is true!! You were a great fourth grade teammate and I am sure an awesome leader!!!
It's important t be at home, to have a life beyond school, and to SLEEP
Yes! So many bucket fillers ! We are quite fortunate! https://t.co/1ZDNU1YCLT
A4: Find the positive people who "fill your bucket," avoid the "energy vampires"
Yes! This! https://t.co/CJhxaPBry3
A4. This is what my mom told me, "love them the way you would want someone to love your children".
Create work spaces that are built for collaboration, meet needs of the learner, tall tables, floor or wiggle seats
Q4 Have a life outside of school. If not, you will burn out! Enjoy all aspects of life...it rubs off on your students
Hence why I was sick about 4 weeks into the track 2 schedule! Little sleep = not good teacher!
And admit when you have a love for chats!!! Love them!
A4: smile, laugh, ask questions, it will all be ok!
A4: Be you. Listen openly, try freely, but ultimately do what works for your students. Don't worry about failing... keep trying!
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
I have yet to meet a vampire . So so so lucky to be here now!!!
A4 Be observant & flexible. View all experiences & interactions as opportunities 2 sharpen your teaching tools of the trade!
A4 Breathe! Smile ok cry! Find your tribe! Be prepared. Go to sleep! It will look better in the morning. https://t.co/dkuihtopTe
Q4 What words of wisdom would you like to share with beginning teachers?
A4. (b) Embrace Twitter as a learning and edu connecting tool (including Twitter chats!)
A5: Strive to BE better everyday!
https://t.co/VZfTPcpiV0
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
A4: new tchrs need to find balance and remember to find time for themselves
A5. I've given up on balance. I think it's a myth. You just have to do, and incorporate what you love with it. Also, caffeine.
A5: Be mindful. Seek a balace. Ask for help.
A5: Looking for the positive in every circumstance & modeling that for others. Not sweating the small stuff, going with the flow.
A5 Remember what we do is for the students!
A5: PD as needed to "recharge". Learning is always excited. And maybe an IKEA road trip once in a while.
Reflection journal and build relationships to support one another
A4- Schools don't change lives, the people inside them do. You matter. Teachers still change lives!
A.3. Collaborating with your colleagues, specialists and general, sets the tone to reach diverse populations
A5 Shout out to for getting yoga going in CRII https://t.co/5WQzWdXq2t
Hey if anyone is near CRII, join for a bit of Office Yoga to de-stress! 10 minutes of yoga after lunch is on now!
A5 I love meeting with my PLT of teachers from other buildings and hearing what they do; the positivity keeps us going!
A5 'Focus on what you want more of' https://t.co/Ocis76mS2M
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
Yes! The right PD can be the best battery charge
A5 More lessons that get me as/more excited than the kids- I'm live tweeting all day friday ya'll
A5: By resting over track outs & continuing to celebrate even tiny victories w Ss & Ts.
A very Dayson-like answer...but high quality. Like it. https://t.co/51KxjC4aBE
A5. I've given up on balance. I think it's a myth. You just have to do, and incorporate what you love with it. Also, caffeine.
A5: , continuing to build my PLN with educators who inspire and motivate me.
A5: Reaching out to other leaders in my PLN & not letting failure or fear of failure weigh me down!
a5: take a few mandatory weekends off to focus on reflection, family and rest
A5 also, showing appreciation to my in-building colleagues for their support, letting them know that I value what they do
A5 Building relationships, spending time with friends, and family...and a little time for reading
A5: Remembering our goal of all students making growth and that they are our main focus https://t.co/qbP2KBSJvP
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
A5 Year round is amazing for this! Someone is always coming in with fresh ideas and positive energy every 3 weeks!
Cherry Coke 0... highly recommended
A5 - Continue bldg relationships with students/staff - eat lunch with kids twice a week - grow our PLN and laugh at myself!
A5 plus, honestly, concerts. It's so rewarding seeing the kids show how they've grown as musicians and share that out
A5.2 Take a walk. Find an exercise you love.
A5 There's a silver lining in any situation. Find it. Celebrate successes - no matter how small
A5. Recharging for me is being w/ others, twitter chats, talking to teachesr around the building...getting inspired everywhere
A5: Set goals and limits. Celebrate the good, reflect on the not so good! Believe in what you do!
thanks, just putting it out there. :)
Travel over track outs, nurture family & personal relationships, workout, read, and slow down! ❤️ https://t.co/KMIqzTCujz
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
A5. Don't sweat the small stuff. ~Let it go.
A5 - - keep a positive focus and inspire one another!
A5 balance is important: outside school life matters :)
A5: Find time to laugh w/ students & coworkers. "Ms. Neumann time" at home.
Great minds think alike! 👊🏽 https://t.co/a7Hnr2pLOc
A5 There's a silver lining in any situation. Find it. Celebrate successes - no matter how small
Q4. WCPSS is a safe haven. We are generally interested in providing support as needed.
A5: Reflect. Take time with friends and family.
A5 Take setting a PDP Goal seriously and always looking for the next challenge
I'm jealous but I bet could stir something up! https://t.co/JWqyPV8bW1
A5 Shout out to for getting yoga going in CRII https://t.co/5WQzWdXq2t
Hey if anyone is near CRII, join for a bit of Office Yoga to de-stress! 10 minutes of yoga after lunch is on now!
A5: remember that if you are the smartest person in the room - then you are in the wrong room! Find opportunities to learn
Dayson is always full of Dayson-like answers.
A5. Always be a learner! Know that it's okay to stop & relax if needed. Reach out to others. Learn from others.
A5. Twitter & specifically my PLN have rejuvenated my career and also give my that extra spark (along w/ resource/support) daily!
A5: 'Cause every little thing...is going to be alright. https://t.co/sy14nUzlSn
A5. Don't sweat the small stuff. ~Let it go.
Hey there are more awesome chat tonight, join another. This is chat 2 of 4 for me
Hey there are more awesome chat tonight, join another. This is chat 2 of 4 for me
A5: Find a way to be a sincere encourager to others even on your worst day. It will fill your bucket too https://t.co/de0aHmEMuP
Q5 How will you maintain balance and keep your “charge” during the year and/or help others do so?
I needed tonight's to get me over the hump this week. Love being around like-minded educators! https://t.co/peUs6RvvBk
A5. Twitter & specifically my PLN have rejuvenated my career and also give my that extra spark (along w/ resource/support) daily!
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