This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.
Love these little turkeys...the students who made them, the teachers who were willing to try something new, Knight Rides Tech Team for assisting, @AricaReeves for being awesome! #OklaEd#OKElem
Students at Kingsgate Elem, w/ help from their phenomenal teacher, disguised themselves as turkeys and provided Thanksgiving facts. Not only will videos brighten your day but serve as example of importance of tech integration in our classrooms. #mpspridehttps://t.co/76GSBlZBmZ
A1: My name is Hannah Schnelle, I am currently an Elementary Education student at OU and my favorite thanksgiving dish would have to be the mashed potatoes! #Oklaed
Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent #oklaed#MDPurpose
You know that dish where you put some turkey and dressing and potatoes and cranberries and rolls and then gravy over all of it? That's my favorite.
Hi I am Stevie! I am a junior at the University of Oklahoma studying Elementary Education, and my favorite Thanksgiving dish is broccoli and cheese casserole. #oklaed
Vicki Donley, Clinton Middle School, Clinton, OK, school of the $2000 bonus for certified teachers and $1500 for support staff. I love stuffing! #oklaed
Kim, Hi #Oklaed, I teach 4th graders for Norman Public Schools, My favorite dish is homemade mashed potatoes bc my hubby has a secret recipe and they're amazing!! P.S. I am running for City Council for Ward 7 for Norman. :) (shameless plug) #Oklaed
#oklaed My name is Dr. Joanna Lein @JoMabeeLein. I am the Executive Director of the Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma. We support school districts in implementing a novice teacher strategy and focus on instructional excellence for leaders. My dad's green beans...
Debbie Thoreson, P of 3rd grader, T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School, My favorite is pecan pie, but stuffing if the pie only counts as dessert! #oklaed
Hi, I am Colton Macdonald. I am a pre-service special education teacher at the University of Oklahoma! My favorite thanksgiving dish is green bean casserole #oklaed
2018 I am Thankful for the great #cpsreds leadership team. We are turfing the football field, new video boards for the gym and football field and secured over $1,000,000 in grants #oklaed
I am definitely thankful for the opportunity to continue my education here at the University of Oklahoma and to pursue a career I am passionate about! Also...my family of course! #Oklaed
A1 - This has been a hard year for me. As weird as it is, I am thankful for it because it is teaching me a lot. A lot about myself, a lot about the Ss I serve, a lot about patience and empathy. #oklaed
A1 I am thankful that I have a house to live in, that I can go to school to earn my Master's Degree, for the students I have in my classes, and for my #oklaed friends!
A1) I am thankful for a wonderful new leadership role where I feel valued and believe I am making an impact. Perfect timing. Also, thankful for my family so very much! #oklaed
A1 #oklaed I'm thankful for a supportive board and community; dedicated administrators, teachers, and support staff; and 14,000+ students who define our #MDPurpose
A1: I'm thankful for an amazing community of educators that I can reach out to to learn from and to beg to be on the #passingnotes podcast! Yay! #oklaed
A1: I am thankful for my family and to work with some amazing students here in Oklahoma. I love to encourage the love of reading by helping students find their perfect book. #OklaEd
A1: I am definitely thankful for the ability to continue my education at the University of Oklahoma and to pursue a career I’m passionate about! Also...my family of course! #Oklaed
A1: I'm thankful for the thousands of voters in SD16 who are devoted to the good of others, who are not afraid of diversity but see it as a strength, who are critical thinking and want others to have the joy of living empowered lives instead of controlled lives. #oklaed
A1 at school—fun and supportive coworkers, hardworking kids, a sweet teaching assignment, a cool sponsorship, and the best school in Oklahoma. (Not biased AT ALL.) #oklaed
I'm thankful for the amazing support our school and community have given towards our EL and World Language programs. All means ALL and it can be felt in the hearts of many. Gracias #cpsadmin#oklaed
A1: I am thankful for all of the great people who do their best to make their communities a better place to learn, grow, and love. Y'all the real MVP! #oklaed
#oklaed A1: I am thankful that my son, daughter in-law, and grandkids are stationed at Ft. Sill, that the west side of the high school is almost finished, so we'll be moving back soon, and that I didn't move to Texas.
Nancy Williams Reading Specialist - Idabel Primary South. I teach 1st graders to read and understand what they read. My favorite is green bean bundles. #oklaed
A1: I'm thankful to live in a world where I can on a whim run for a local office to ensure others' voices are being heard, I'm thankful for my degree that enables me to educate my 4th graders, I'm thankful for my children that are sleeping soundly now after a fun day. #Oklaed
A1 At school Thankful for my students, my principal @HillKarie and @AricaReeves my tech team partner in crime, @MPSTechnology for being such an encouragement...and 2:1 iPads in Pre-K-2 classrooms. #OklaEd
#oklaed 1) I am thankful for the variety and depth of the education classes offered at OU and how well they are preparing me for my own classroom in 2020!
A1 I am thankful for prayer, prayer warriors, and amazing friends and co-workers. This year has been challenging and it has been a blessing to have seasoned folks around me. #oklaed
A1: Honestly, I'm thankful for ALL the women before me that fought SO hard for me to have these rights. A women running for office?! We need to appreciate this, and realize it wasn't always this way. #oklaed
A1: This year, I am extremely thankful for my family and friends, as always, and the opportunity to continue to further my education. There are so many other things I could list off, but due to the character limit, I’ll stick to these. #oklaed
A1: This year I am thankful for the emphasis that has been taught to me on all the different types of students that I will be teaching. I am equally thankful for the involved professors at @oueducation and the support from my fiancée. #oklaed
A1: I am most thankful for my family! ❤️🏡 But I am also thankful for the friendships I have made with my fellow education majors this semester! ✨🍎 #oklaed
A2: I've brought new ideas, energy, and kindness to my district - and I've been a mentor for a new teacher. It's been a blessing for me as well! #oklaed
I am thankful for support from other administrators, teachers and staff! We all have our days and the support helps to keep me going! We are a family! #oklaed
A1 more generally—the people who push me to be better and take risks, those who believe in me more than I believe in myself, and friends who pick me up and dust me off when I screw up. #oklaed
A2) Though the good and the bad I wake up everyday, put a smile on my face, and head to work to help make a difference in hopefully at least ONE student that day. I haven't given up yet and that is a blessing to all I hope. #oklaed
A2: I believe that I have been a blessing to OU and JRCoE by shining a good light on all they offer! Both OU and JRCoE are amazing programs, and I am extremely lucky to be a part of them! #OklaEd
A2) Even though I live out of state, every time I go back I try and make time to see former students - fortunate to see dozens of them last week - highlight of the trip home #oklaed
A1: THANKFUL for the education advocacy movement. More educators involved in the need to influence policy. Also thankful for increased awareness of the affects trauma has on student outcomes and their families. We have to think outside the box to meet our students needs. #oklaed
#oklaed A1) I am thankful to an ed community who are committed to solve the teacher shortage problem. As a parent to a school-aged kid, I feel like I am playing Russian Roulette with her. @TulsaSchools who partnered with TNTP to build the Tulsa Teacher Corps so she has a shot.
A2 I have tried to advocate for my students, created ways for students to learn while having fun at the same time, and am constantly working to find ways to improve ELA education for my students. #oklaed
A2: I've been a blessing to my school districts in SD16 by serving as @highorch V.P. Donating to the Football Booster Club in Noble and Lexington. Donating to PTAs and PTOs, And also training teachers how to be active in campaigns through knocking doors. #oklaed@OklaEd
A2: I have started in a new district this year and have the opportunity to share many ideas. I get to encourage my students to grow mathematically as they continue with their high school mathematics and look toward their future. #oklaed
A2 #oklaed I'm sure opinions vary on this, but I'll try...
I am relentless in my job about three things: promoting the district to prospective employees and families; looking for ways to take burdens off of teachers; and advocating for our profession.
A2: I am the building representative for our local union so I hold meetings, and keep them in the KNOW, also I am super flexible and do whatever is needed of me to make their lives easier. That is their word for me..flexible. #Oklaed
A2) You know...I’m not sure. Hopefully I’ve enlightened someone at sometime; smiled at someone; said kind words; gave my best; taught someone something; loved someone. #oklaed
A-2 I certainly hope so. I'm always willing to share any materials I have. I try to always make time to listen to my fellow workers. People have to unload and just need someone to listen. They are not always wanting advice. #oklaed
A2 more of a contribution (at least I hope!) made through establishing and running our school’s first social media sites and showcasing the breadth of the good things our students and staff do every day. #oklaed
A1: I am most thankful this year for my fellow classmates studying to become teachers. They teach me new things every single day and make me a better person. We all try to encourage each other through our many observation hours and we make the best out of any situation! #oklaEd
A2: I am a future educator, so I do not have a district/organization. However, I do work for an after school program, and I hope that I have been a positive leader and role model for all my children. #oklaed
A2) Feel like God always has a reason for where we are placed. I feel like I've been a blessing to our community and families during the recent loss of a student to suicide. Helping navigate those waters during a difficult time was hopefully a blessing. #oklaed#authenticity
A2: Hey now, this isn’t easy! Hopefully, I’ve given counselors a voice in #OklaEd, and brought more awareness to what our state is experiencing with ACEs & trauma. It’s been quite a year.
I think that I have been a blessing to some because I go out of my way to help people I come in contact with because it makes me happy to make others happy. So in reality that’s kinda selfish but, the people I’ve helped probably still would thinkmy help a blessing #Oklaed
A2 Always an advocate for my kids and my co-workers. I’ve also made it a point to make sure I am sharing wonderful tidbits/gems that I come across. #oklaed
A2: We were able to expand our childcare program for our parenting teens, received grants to increase our PAT program, expanded our Early Birds reach, and have invested more time in classrooms to ensure quality instruction... it's been a great year! #oklaed
A3 I am thankful to be an #oklaed educator because of this community. I would not be the T I am today without you all. I am also thankful for the opportunity to work with some amazing Ss!
#oklaed A2: I'm not afraid to try new ideas, and if the ideas don't work, then I try something else. I started a Books 'n Action Club where we read books and then do something with what we read.
A3: I'm thankful to have students reach back to me and tell me that me being the tough teacher helped them long term. I'm also grateful to have a job where I can have a positive impact on the future. #oklaed
A3 because even when it’s tough to be in education in Oklahoma, we band together and support each other so that we can continue to serve our students and communities to the best of our abilities. #oklaed
A3) I made a promise before God over thirty years ago to do every thing I could possibly do to help kids the rest of my life. Ima keep doing what I can for kids! #oklaed
A3: Knowing that the work we do matters.....it may take years to see our contributions to the world, but we all have “those” kids that show up years later and let us know that we made a difference in their lives!! #oklaed
A2: We were able to expand our childcare program for our parenting teens, received grants to increase our PAT program, expanded our Early Birds reach, and have invested more time in classrooms to ensure quality instruction... it's been a great year! #oklaed
A3: relationships with unique & amazing kids, fresh start each day/year, time & space to be creative & problem solve, a great way to help the future by using my interpersonal strengths! There’s nothing else like it! #oklaed
A2 As it turns out, I can answer most ?s about standards, assessments and accountability, which is helpful most days @AlphaPlusEdu and, especially, to principals & Ts statewide. #oklaed
A3 #oklaed My mom taught for 29 years. I'm in year 26 as a public educator. I'm thankful to continue the family's commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. And I'm thankful for the former students who continue to reach out and affirm that I have helped them.
a3) I am always fortunate to see our grads do great things for kids in the region.. Always makes me proud.. I was so proud to see so many alums at the capitol. #oklaed (q3 @ChristianLooma1 )
A3: Although I am not an educator yet, I’ve seen the good they can do and how they impact each student in unique ways. I am incredibly excited that this career has chosen me, and I look forward to spreading my passion for learning and exploration to my further students! #OklaEd
A3 The opportunity to build realationships and have a small part in the life of my students, help them have perspective on the world, and develop a love of learning! #OklaEd
A3 Seeing the success of my Ss. They are never former Ss, they are always my Ss and I love to see how they have succeeded in life. It looks different for each of them, but it is success #oklaed
I’m not officially an #oklaed educator, but being able to impact the lives of others in one of the most influential ways is so awesome, and I can’t wait until I finally get the chance to do it in my own classroom!
A3: I did not choose this profession...it chose me...and I do not regret it one bit! I am thankful for all of the amazing OKLAED people on Twitter! Keep up the great work. Thank you for paving the way for us newer teachers. #oklaed
A3 - I get to learn from the most amazing Ss every single day. My Ss overcome so much in life, but they have taught me about resilience, grace, patience, & empathy. When I see hate in the world, I remember I’ve shared positivity w/almost 1,000 Ss - that is hard to undo! #oklaed
A3 part two watching the impact that my colleagues have on their students, short and long term, is one of the most amazing experiences I could imagine...getting to be a part of that blows my mind some days! #oklaed
A3) I made a promise before God over thirty years ago to do every thing I could possibly do to help kids the rest of my life. Ima keep doing what I can for kids! #oklaed
A2: I have been blessed to be a part of Healthy Schools OK for so many years that has helped physical education programs throughout the state of Oklahoma. My program has defiantly grown throughout the years. #oklaed
A3. Being an educator is an adventure every day. Everyday is different. Everyday you get to make a difference. Who wouldn’t want to do this job? #OklaEd
A3: I am most thankful about joining the profession at a time that advocacy for teaching is very high. I want to be able to effectively advocate for my students in the future and being able to advocate for the role of teaching is a great place to begin! #oklaed
That is great advice, I agree! I think being a first year teacher will be easier if I have some people in my corner. It will be nice to have friends to relate to and to share ideas with. ☺️ #oklaEd
A3: I’m not officially an #oklaed educator, but being able to impact the lives of others in one of the most influential ways is so awesome, and I can’t wait until I finally get the chance to do it in my own classroom!
I like how you said "this career has chosen me" instead of the other way around. I find that is often the case - it was with me! Welcome to it! #oklaed
A3 Thankful for the relationships I've build w/ teachers. They trust me and know I am here to lighten their burden. Every day, I sell my product (literacy) and me (experience & expertise). Ts have no time for theory; they want solid ideas/suggestions that are doable #oklaed
A2) hmmmm .... I stay focused on positives, promoting our district as we work to move fwd, work w Ts in bldg a solid tchr contract, as well as support staff comp, let people do their jobs but I know I am here to support... show up w a smile 99.9% of the time. #oklaed 🤷♀️
A3 because even when it’s tough to be in education in Oklahoma, we band together and support each other so that we can continue to serve our students and communities to the best of our abilities. #oklaed
#oklaed A3: I am thankful that we received a raise, that we make a difference, that education has a focus, and that we can work together even though we may have different ideas.
A3: I'm thankful to be learning from Oklahaoma educators as a future teacher. Oklahoma's teachers are so passionate about what they do and give me hope for the future of this state's education. I can't wait to learn even more as I continue my education here! #oklaed
A3 I think I am the most thankful for the knowledge I have acquired over the last semester that has begun to lower the wall I had between myself and technology. Technology is actually extremely helpful despite my initial hatred for it.#oklaed
A3: Several things. I love the conversations I have w/my Ss. I love how we are so at ease w/each other. I love their parents telling me I'm so glad you're running we need your voice. I just love my students...that's all there is. #oklaed
As a future teacher I am thankful for @oueducation for preparing to enter this profession. I am thankful for this program because it enables me to support and provide for all my future students. #oklaed
#oklaed A3) I am so thankful to be joining this profession, especially when I can see the “light bulb” go off in a student’s head and keep their passion for learning going. (ie helping my brother with Calc homework this weekend!)
A-3 I think I am fulfilling my destiny. I believe it is a special calling to give of y0urself to help the next generation. I'm so glad I have the opportunity to make a difference and touch the future. #oklaed
A2: Just being a vocal, and in-practice advocate of the vision that’s been set forth by @OKCPS. I can get behind standards based instruction, and focusing on the whole child with building relationships and dovetailing trauma informed instruction/leadership. #oklaed
A3) I'm most thankful to be an educator for the students and families I've been able to connect with over the years. It's more about the relationships than the content. I'm also thankful to be an #oklaed educator because of the PLN I've developed.
I've been blessed by some incredible mentors. I have thanked them every chance I get for their influence in my life and have tried to pass on their wisdom as best as I know how to others. #OklaEd
A3: I feel Oklahoma is a sea of greatness. There are so many amazing educators here. We just need yhe tools to take it to the next level. Honored and privileged to serve here. #OklaEd
A3: Ah! For me, purpose and passion come together as an educator. This not a 9-5; it’s mission driven. Thankful to operate in purpose -passionately. #OklaEd
A3: Work as school counselor blessed me w/ chance to learn & apply advanced social emotional skills as I taught those skills to children. Also, I learned the power of collaboration to solve problems in innovative ways. Hoping I can apply those lessons at Capitol for #oklaed
A3: I made the decision when I was in 3rd grade that my goal was to teach in Oklahoma. I am thankful to have had so many supportive Oklahoma teachers throughout the last 25 years. #oklaed
Because of the difference we can make for kids. We have the opportunity change their lives forever! I’m also thankful for the professional FAMILY I have in #oklaed
A3: Although I am not an educator yet (one more semester!), what makes me the most thankful to be choosing to be an educator is that I know I have the power to change someone’s life. I love this profession because I want to be able to make a difference in the world! #OklaEd
A4) As always @coach57 for inviting me many years ago now. @KimberBlodgett for her guts and stamina. @joy4ok for what she does everyday for All OK kids. @elrenops@elrenostuco for giving me mission and hope and a gozillion more #oklaed
A4: Shout out to the GREAT @MrsSearcy112! My success as a teacher is thanks to you. #NSUEngEd is blessed to have you spearheading the English Ed world. #oklaed Thank you!
A4) Stephanie Hime-thanks for listening; Krista Steiner-thanks for understanding me; Anne Beck-you’re just lovely; Kevin Hime-believing in our profession and fighting for it and supporting it. #oklaed
a4 ) I have been having fun playing with @ckalinski and @KKlynen & @CKlynen always challenges me to be more creative.. The whole @ISTE team has been great to work with for #iste19 and @AnnKozma is always a great resource esp when it comes to #flipgrid . #oklaed
#oklaed A3 Education has given me the opportunity to reach out to others in a unique way. I’ve been able to stay in one district long enough to see my students through adulthood. See the fruits of labor. Student sucesses, challenges, families, even deaths.
#oklaed I am thankful for @DrTerriC and @ckalinski for their amazing expertise in educational technology and @benjaminheddy for a very engaging development class as my very first Ed class!
A4) As always @coach57 for inviting me many years ago now. @KimberBlodgett for her guts and stamina. @joy4ok for what she does everyday for All OK kids. @elrenops@elrenostuco for giving me mission and hope and a gozillion more #oklaed
A4: 2018 brought two wonderful ladies (@MrsBeck25 & @ShawneeSup) into my life that I didn't know very well before. I'm better for knowing them! #oklaed
A4: I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be half the person I am today if it weren’t for my previous, and current, #oklaed educators. I have had nothing but positive experiences with every single teacher I have had. They are the reason I am perusing this career. I am SO thankful!
There are so many to thank and I don't even remember who some of them are. They include those who make comments on Sunday evenings that inspire me to do more and motivate me to share more! Thanks to all #OklaEd teachers, administrators and legislators!!
A3 I’m thankful for educators every day as the only consistently positive aspect of our state, our future. Without our Ts, I have little purpose. You are why I go to work on Mondays. ❤️ #oklaed@AlphaPlusEdu
A4 - I hate ?s like these b/c I end up leaving someone out - so I am just going to say thank you to everyone who participates! This has been a space where I can be honest, challenged, & feel validated. There are so many of you who I want to work with! #oklaed
#oklaed A4) I am thankful for @DrTerriC and @ckalinski for their amazing expertise in educational technology and @benjaminheddy for a very engaging development class as my very first Ed class!
A4: Strong recognition and thank you to @bamapopeuco for helping me on my journey of becoming an education leader. Dr. Woolard and countless others for believing in me. #Oklaed
@DrTerriC I’m thankful for you and your class because you showed me a few tools that I have been able to get excited about and implement them in daily life with my own children so I can easily see myself using them to teach ny future students. #oklaed
I feel thankful that I get to share my love for knowledge and learning with my future students. Students need passionate teachers who are invested in their learning, and I am excited to be that teacher! #oklaed
A4 I am thankful for the #cpsreds that ask Qs that I don't know have the answers for, it forces me to stretch and grow, relying on my other resources and PLN to find the answer #oklaed
A4) Thankful for some great reading by @ToddWhitaker , @casas_jimmy , @burgessdave and company. Also thankful for my #oklaed PLN now that I have time to reconnect to it. Missed it for a few years while working on my Ed.D. Finishing this semester! #OUEdD#PCEdDcohort
Lead the Plainsmen and Pacers as Athletic Director, including opening a brand new competitive gymnasium and performing arts center! Apply online at https://t.co/AOgdJvlpDp. #oklaed#epsproud#okpreps
A4 - @romines1969 and Michelle McNear @MPSTechnology and a host of others in Moore who have helped me transition into elementary, and been extremely patient with all my questions. Love my MPS fam! #oklaed
I seriously LOVE each and every one of you that are a part of #oklaed. You are what keeps me coming back week after week. You are why I have only missed like ONE chat... It's bc of YOU! So THANK YOU! #oklaed
Ah! For me, both passion and purpose come together as an educator. This is not a 9-5; it’s mission driven. I’m thankful to operate in purpose-passionately. #OklaEd
Gosh darn iti @mcappsparks me and you have a long history. We met long ago and I have loved you ever since. Thank you for being you!!! #oklaed Thank you for loving our kids and making a difference.
A5 #oklaed My board continues to support my vision and let me lead the district. My leadership team takes burdens off my shoulders so I can get into schools and understand the successes and struggles of those who see our students every day. #MDPurpose
#oklaed A5) I feel appreciated by @oueducation when they have school districts visit our campus recruiting students. They do their best to prepare us for our careers and even help us jumpstart them through the many job fairs and opportunities they provide!
Last semester I received a special scholarship for being a single mother with good grades. My professor at the time said you had to be nominated for it. I never found out who h1d nominated me for it but I assume it was her. I felt special. #oklaed
A-4 There are too many to thank, but I have had the opportunity to connect with marvelous teachers and adminiatrators through #Oklaed. Through the various topics we have addressed, I get insight into their experiences and expertise. It is no wonder more are tuning in #oklaed
A5 - Oh my word...I have so much support from my district, I can’t even begin to explain!! From grad school help, to a listening ear, to just support for how hard my job is - I am so blessed!!! Thanks @PutnamCityOK for always supporting me! #oklaed
A4: CRUD!! and of course @SethMeier and Charles in MySpace. ... you have no idea how much I truly heart ❤️ you both.... pretty sure I’d be lost without #oklaed
A5: I feel appreciated every Tuesday afternoon in the college of ed; when we all get together for coffee and to chat. @oueducation is easily the warmest and most welcoming place I have found at the University of Oklahoma #oklaed
A5) Tuttle is a great community. They've been so gracious to me and encouraging as we've transitioned to new administrators in several buildings. #oklaed
A5: The Noble Public Schools made me feel appreciated by hosting 3 town forums during the 2018 election, along with Norman Teachers' 11th day forums. Having a fair chance to share my thoughts on education was a huge need, and I felt valued as a candidate. #oklaed.
A5) One year for teacher appreciation week, my students made me this film *insert ugly cry here* @HFAAFirehawks will always be my constant supporters! #oklaed
A5: I felt appreciated when I was presented a $2,000 stipend/bonus the day before Thanksgiving Break. I also feel appreciated each day when I am trusted to do my job, make decisions, solve problems that will move our district forward #oklaed
A5: I have felt appreciated by OU and JRCoE in many ways, one being the fact that the faculty and staff go out of their way for all of us students! They challenge us and allow us to find our own passion and voice. #OklaEd
Lol. You cry? Superman and Wonder Woman got nothing on you! Career, Husband, older kids, younger kids and running for council. No way a little mushy admiration can bring a teardrop!
A5: I continue to feel appreciated by @oueducation and all they do for me and my fellow future educators. They make sure that we are prepared for future careers and make sure we take the necessary steps to ensure success. #oklaed
A4: I am thankful for all my past and present Oklahoma educators. I would not be where I am today without their guidance. I have learned so much from each and everyone of my teachers, and I cannot wait to do the same for my future students. #oklaed
A5)massive bonuses, substantial supplies, belief in our profession, pride for our profession, asking me to serve on committees, supt coming to my classroom multiple times, board members appreciating my service, students thanking me, parents appreciating me..need I go on? #oklaed
A4: I want to thank @KimberBlodgett for showing me how to #oklaed chats on Sunday nights and being patient with me!! And, @KristinAtchley for welcoming me.
A5 appreciation of my leadership style comes for me when our leadership team has meaningful decision making discussions that include disagreements #OklaEd
A5: I feel appreciated through the trust and support I receive from our district leaders, also allowing me to have a voice in doing what is best for Ss and families! #okcps#oklaed
A5: When the students, the parents, and the choir teacher thanked me for being the first teacher in six years to attend their vocal concert in Guthrie, OK! #oklaed
A4: CRUD!! and of course @SethMeier and Charles in MySpace. ... you have no idea how much I truly heart ❤️ you both.... pretty sure I’d be lost without #oklaed
A5) Lets see....the most recent thing that comes to mind is our TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR stipend/bonus/or call it whatever that we received the Friday before our WEEK LONG Thanksgiving Break!!! Yippie! LOVE #cpsreds#oklaed
A5: 1. The admin takes time to really listen. 2. They fund my ideas for the math dept. 3. They do little things to make my day easier (release me from duty early, deliver items from my mailbox to my classroom) 4. They plan to allow me to share my knowledge with others! #OklaEd
Yikes! I almost forgot about #oklaed. I was reading the hot debate on my FB Page about whether or not it’s humane to chuck tear gas over the border. Smh anyways, Becki Maldonado Emerson HS English Teacher
#oklaed A4 and A5) I have a lot of the education community rallying around us as we start our nonprofit and try to affect the classrooms and kids as much as possible. I cannot thank them enough. #startuplife
@ShawneeSup you are amazing! I'm so blessed to have had your mentorship in my life and always thankful that you take the time to check in on me! #oklaed
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@ShawneeSup, @KristinAtchley, @grendelrick, @melhau11, @romines1969, @Christy_writes, @MrsBeck25, @RRHMiller1, @DrAnnCaine, @TwyllaHester, @librarycherity, @RepTammyWest, @joy4ok, @ShawneeSup
A5 Knowing that my ideas matter, being invited to be part of the conversation, when folks from admin take time to stop by and genuinely show interest in what’s happening in our schools. 😊 #OklaEd
A5 This year I am grateful my district is letting my class use chromebooks 1:1; also receiving a $2000 bonus sure went a long way to make me feel appreciated. #OklaEd
A6 - realize where our S’s are coming from. Some may not have had a “great” break. Reteach procedures and expectations, but most of all LOVE them right where they are. #oklaed#relationships
A5: my district made me feel appreciated during the Teacher Walkout. My community/district stood behind the teachers of Norman 100% and provided breakfast/snacks and came and walked with us. I cried many days bc of it..okay I cried every single day of the walkout. #Oklaed
I think a good way to show children that they are appreciated is by reminding them that they are more than just another number. I think it’s good to take the time to really listen to them and connect on a personal level. Show and tell style. #oklaed
A6 - Show up refreshed, with a smile, and ready to go! Give them a high five, a hug, or whatever and just a reminder that I am proud of them and love them - some of mine will have gone 9 days w/o hearing that (not totally true - I sent a remind over break telling them😀). #oklaed
A6 Don't hit them with the "What did you do during break?" essay. May be good intentioned, but for those that are in need or had stressful holiday it only adds to the stress/trauma #oklaed
A6: We can remember that their sleep schedules have been off kilter for a while... And give them an opportunity to talk (or not) about their holiday. #oklaed
A6 #oklaed Greet them at the door. Smile. Talk to them. Ask them how they are. Find out what is going on with them.
Also, don't assume that their break was anything like yours.
A6: "Nexting" is a way of looking forward to "what's next". When students arrive show sincere gratitude to see them again, & share eagerness to see what they will do next, share next, contribute next. Each S has an irreplaceable contribution to the learning of everyone. #oklaed
A6) Continue to foster those relationships with the Ss. We as Ts generally know by this point what their home life is like. If we can be that positive impact in their day, we should be it. #oklaed
A6) taking the time to listen, value their voice, give them ownership of their learning, & provide space to learn about and explore their instersecting identities #oklaed
A6- Remember that the most important thing we do is build relationships. Take a few minutes to reconnect with your students and listen to them. #OklaEd
I honestly feel bad for not writing a piece about how supported NPS was during the walkout. We would show up at our school each morning to students and their families with signs and food/drinks...and now I'm going to cry thinking about it. #Oklaed it was so powerful!
A6: Start the day with a greeting and a smile! Check in with them throughout the day, notice when they need a break. Allow them to be people as we practice & reinforce procedures!! #oklaed
A6: Give hugs, smiles, let them have time to talk to each other, and welcome them as they walk into the building. Letting them know that I have missed them and thought about them over the break. #oklaed
A5: @oueducation continues to make me feel appreciated - All of my professors go above and beyond to support us in finding where we fit and where we flourish. #oklaed
A6) 5 days without seeing my students and I’m having withdrawals. My students are awesome. We can let them know how happy we are to see them and give them time to talk about their break #oklaed
A5: Moving me mid year, a personal letter describing the move, and a phone call in between to acknowledge the difficulties of the situation while reinforcing their belief in me. I don’t back down from challenges and this made it easier. #oklaed
@Alex_Faith405 I’m so happy to have met you this semester! I have really enjoyed talking to a fellow lover of social studies. And bouncing ideas off of you for creating lesson plans had helped me so much! ☺️❤️ #oklaed
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@ProfeSteiner, @OklaEd, @MrsBeck25, @vperezy, @MrsHime, @GauntTonya, @DonleyVicki, @coach57, @Mark_Moring, @Alex_Faith405
A6: In my opinion, one of the best ways to make students feel appreciated is by continuing to remind them you care. Listening to them and asking them questions when they tell you about their break, or just things in general, can brighten their day instantly. #oklaed
A6) Give them a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on or a smile and a hug or high five. We have mourned together and celebrated together over the past week. A roller coaster of emotions that we all have to be ready to process through together! #oklaed
#oklaed A6) Instead of letting the pressure of the end of the semester show, keep students relaxed and let them know they are always the priority. Incorporate different cultures into your activities as winter quickly approaches!
A6 Enjoy their stories about all the food & family but be cautious about over doing it for some it wasn't so good. For them seek them out for a little extra attention this week #OklaEd
A6: for some Ss it's as simple as a smile, a hello, a how was your break? For others it's more... it's a conversation, it's space, it's gradual... it's our job to know the difference. See that's what Ts do. We know our Ss. #oklaed
A6b: Also calmly re-establish anchoring routines. (not in an authoritative way) Remember Mr. Rogers changing his shoes and sweater at the beginning of the show? Routines bring about security and stability which allows reconnecting through relationships. #oklaed
A6) I can smile at them and tell them I’m glad to be at school; if it weren’t for parents sending them to school, their most prized possessions, I wouldn’t have a job; I can have a fun yet substantial lesson. #oklaed
A6) Be patient and understanding. Not everyone had the same experience over the long "holiday" weekend. Remember to stay humble and remind them they were missed. #oklaed
A5) I feel appreciated tonight - this very second! My board is incredibly supportive - our staff shows so much respect and support always - I am truly so blessed!! #Oklaed
Unfortunately I don’t have much to say about this. I have not been in a position to make a comment about this question yet but I’m eager to read the responses! #oklaed
Slow down this week and give them attention. Smiles, appropriate touch, time for them to talk.... We have lots to do but meeting their needs comes first. Don’t assume they had a good break or that they had enough to eat. #oklaed
A7 #oklaed Working on improving salaries and class sizes; finding opportunities for meaningful professional growth; minimizing administrative intrusion into their world.
We let the professionals know we think they're the experts. #MDPurpose
A7: My district is already a good place to work, so I don't think they have added anything new or different. When we lose someone, it is usually because we're small and bigger schools pay more - or because someone leaves. #oklaed
A7- They went above the raise the state offered which doesn’t suck! LOL! They have listened to Ts and added some pretty amazing PD this year also! I think people love PC!! #oklaed
A7: Our district does a great job of putting teachers first. They are the most important voice when it comes to our students! @grendelrick goes out of his way to let our teachers know how much they matter! #oklaed
A7 - our upper administraiton spends time in the buildings. They are there, they listen, and do everything they can to meet the needs of the staff. It amazes me in a district our size that @romines1969 and his team know so many of the staff by name and know about them. #OklaEd
A7) We gave returning bonuses to Ts and signing bonuses for critical shortage areas. Food is always good. An extra "jeans" day is also always appreciated. I try to tell my Ts regularly how much I appreciate them...use my words. :) #oklaed
JK— Well mine works every single day to narrow the gap and get well trained Ts in those classrooms. We want Ts equipped & supported across the state. Sometimes I have a hard time saying “No” to a school/district because I know everyone needs the training! #oklaEd
A7 Personally I am doing more walks of gratitude. Telling our people face to face how much what they do matters to our #comesoarwithus daily mission #OklaEd
I’m thankful that as a Black Male Educator I’m able to bring awareness to the issues Black boys in school districts across 🇺🇸are facing. My advocacy is changing how we educate children. #OklaEd#BMEsTalkhttps://t.co/2pUmyYfPn2
A7: Teacher appreciation dinners during Parent Teacher Conferences seemed to have lots of volunteers bringing food. Also, learned one district doubled the Teacher / Teaming / Planning time using flexible scheduling. Teachers feel valued when equipped with time to prepare. #oklaed
A7: In my role, I try to be accessible and present w/Ts. We have regular PD, we were able to replenish classroom materials, and we get into classrooms to assist and give quality feedback #oklaed
A7) we continue to find ways to be supportive - we got community partners for over 200 classrooms for $300+ in supplies, we did $250 in room money for each teacher for supplies. We always need to find ways to do more. A daycare is next on my list. #oklaed
A7: We actually lost teachers. My district has luncheons for the teachers to show that we are appreciated. Retention is going to be hard considering the competition from neighboring states and the rough nature of the job. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. #oklaed
It is so important to remind your students how much you care! During one of my field observations, I saw a teacher give out handwritten thank you cards to her students after thanksgiving, to let them know how thankful she was for each one of them. I loved this idea! ☺️ #oklaed
Abbie, I love your response to this question. It is so important to make sure our students know they are appreciated. It can be as simple as greeting them at the door. This video of a teacher greeting their students is my favorite. https://t.co/CPOc30OTFe#oklaed
A6 “don't assume that their break was anything like yours.” Amen, brother. As an S, my holidays never seemed to live up to others. Now I know that no one’s does but kids don’t know that. @grendelrick thx! #oklaed
New to the district...started vision team so Ts will have a voice. I am still learning my new district and have work to do in this area. Ts are EVERYTHING! #oklaed
With the #passingnotes podcast I try to encourage teachers and inform their practice through AMAZING educators who have got it goin' on in classrooms across #oklaed
Well I would tell them I missed them and I hope they all had a refreshing break. I would then ask them what their favorite part of the break was and I would respond genuinely, creating a dialogue. just show them they mattered and that I wasn’t just creating pleasantries.#oklaed
@DrTerriC@ckalinski I’m thankful for you guys because you are passionate about technology and teaching it. You also take time to get on the personal level with students and make us enjoy learning!
A7b) Need to find more time - more time for collaboration and time to do the work we need Ts to do and they want to do. Trying to be creative on this one! #oklaed
@ShawneeSup Are you planning a daycare for teachers' children? I had a teacher here in Norman say that it would be a great help to have a daycare situated around teachers' schedules, etc. #oklaed
A7) we continue to find ways to be supportive - we got community partners for over 200 classrooms for $300+ in supplies, we did $250 in room money for each teacher for supplies. We always need to find ways to do more. A daycare is next on my list. #oklaed
A7) I’ve already answered the first part in my previous answers. I believe retention is high in our district. I’ve been there 33 years, and I’m sure many would want retention to decrease!😉 Old teachers rock! #oklaed
One more comment on this one... @MidDelSchlFound does so much for our students and staff that I can't imagine not having them around. They are a perfect proxy for the support our community gives us! #oklaed#MDPurpose
A7) My district #cpsreds has done an amazing job showing us we are appreciated and valued. Now if #okleg can just continue to help out and show a bit of appreciation and value as well .... now THAT would be GREAT!!! #oklaed
A8: I'm going to thank the recently elected teachers @jacobrosecrants@hicks4ok bc their passion is so real they took it to the Capitol. I'm just trying to follow in their shoes on a local level. #Oklaed
A8: I personally would like to thank all of the Oklahoma educators who lead by example everyday, in the trenches, fighting the good fight. Teaching is hard! And I admire those who continue to fight everyday from support staff to teachers to administrators. Thank YOU! #oklaed
A7: Monetarily, reinstatement of department head stipends and more flexibility with discretionary stipends. Year round PD held at @NeaVikings for 0-3 and E cert teachers to ease the tension of taking certification tests #OklaEd
A8) My Ts in my bldg...I'm working on something for the holidays for them. They need to know how much I value them and how much they impact our Ss. #oklaed
A8 #oklaed I don't have a specific list, but we have 19 days of school until Christmas Break. I'm going to make a goal of thanking at least 100 people in person for what they do for our students. And I'll keep a list. #MDPurpose
#oklaed A7) According to self-determination theory, people need three social conditions to thrive: autonomy, relationships, and competence. We have to focus on all three to retain staff.
A8: I am thankful for all faculty and staff at #cpsreds Every position is important to ensure needs are met, or we wouldn’t have them. I am also giving a shout out to the #osde they have been on point this year! #oklaed
A8 Without question, I hope to get the chance to thank Supt. Joy Hofmeister @joy4ok for taking the heat, rising to the challenge, & doing all she can for #oklaed. Few can know what a steep hill she climbs every day like I know it. ❤️
A8 - There are some people at upper admin who will be getting thank you notes from me this week - long overdue!! Also, I have 10 legislators & some other important peeps coming to my classroom Tues - they will get a huge thanks for listening to my Ss! #oklaed
A7: I think having fundraisers, meetings, luncheons, or any other type of organized event is a great way to get teachers together and remind them that things are being done. During that time, teachers can brainstorm new ways to continue the positivity! #oklaed
A5) as a student, in the college of education they have snacks and drinks for us to grab before our 4:25 class at the college. It always makes me feel so loved and appreciated! #OklaEd #3043
A8 - I am not good at it, but would like to find a way to be more thankful with our parents. We currently make positive referral phone calls, but I am open to ideas #oklaed
@DossettFor34 Thank you for everything that you have done as my senator to fight for funding public education in Oklahoma!! Thank you for welcoming me into your office every day during April! You are always welcome to visit my Collinsville HS classroom! #oklaed
A6: Although I am not a current educator, what I will want to do in my future classroom is start the Monday after break with a free write where students can write about their week. An important rule to me is that if the kids fold the page, I will not read i️t. #oklaEd
A8: I'm going to personally thank all of the Teachers who ignore the many reasons to leave & find the one or two reasons to stay in OKLAHOMA & invest in our future even while the political climate seems dreary, #oklaed teachers are the most fiercely hopeful and resilient! #oklaed
A8) Several of my students!!! I know they are capable and sometimes I may push them a bit too far out of their comfort zones. But when they give it their all and honestly try their best...THEY deserve to be thanked for going above and beyond. #oklaed
@DrTerriC@ckalinski I’m thankful for you guys because you are passionate about technology and teaching it. You also take time to get on the personal level with students and make us enjoy learning! #OklaEd #3043
#oklaed A8) I am thankful for the staff at @BASchools and @clevelandtigers who took a chance on a startup organization trying to do great things for teachers and kids. You all are the real MVPs.
A8: I'm also going to thank my admin bc she was very sad she can't vote for me in the upcoming election. #Oklaed She doesn't live in my ward by a couple blocks.
@DrTerriC@ckalinski A4) I’m thankful for you guys because you are passionate about technology and teaching it. You also take time to get on the personal level with students and make us enjoy learning! #OklaEd #3043
Our awesome principals and special services director!! What a great administrative team! Ts, Ss, Support! It’s takes a school village to do it all! #oklaed
A8: Any and all educators for being so committed in doing a stressful and exhausting, but also extremely empowering and impactful job. We would be nowhere without teachers! #oklaed
A8: Write thank you notes to administrators and teachers in your district letting them know that we appreciate the hard work they put in for Ts and Ss. Thank you to all those on #oklaed chat!!!
A8 #oklaed I don't have a specific list, but we have 19 days of school until Christmas Break. I'm going to make a goal of thanking at least 100 people in person for what they do for our students. And I'll keep a list. #MDPurpose
Thanksgiving 2018 all 11 members of my family were sitting at the same table
#oklaed
1971 with all of my family watching the game of the century . OU vs Nebraska Wow #oklaed.
I make positive referral phone calls too! My parents/guardians love getting these calls. I love telling them they've done an awesome job with their kiddos! We also started Students of the Quarter to celebrate outstanding kiddos! #oklaed
A3) I am thankful to be working so hard towards something I want to be and that it is a teacher. I’m almost done with my first semester of junior year and I am so thankful for what is to come because i know where the next year and a half is going to get me. #OklaEd #3043
A8 - It was family meeting night in the Barnes household. I came back to 15 twitter notifications so I had to see what Q these ppl were responding to. Y’all, I am so thankful for you! #oklaed
#oklaed A9: My favorite memory was going to my Great Grandma Garrett's house and seeing all my uncles, aunts, and cousins. There had to be at least 75-100 people there. I only saw them at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A9 the one year we hosted Thanksgiving in Knoxville and our stove went out Wednesday night...we loaded everyone up the next morning and drove to friends’ house that we were watching while they were out of town and had Thanksgiving there...#awkwardfamilymoments#oklaed
A8) I have a lengthy list of Thank You’s to dish out. This is a practice I have - I will just be more assertive w getting to more people before the end of Christmas 2018. Then I will usher in 2019 w more of the same. Gratitude matters. #oklaed#kindwords
A9: When we have Thanksgiving at my aunt’s house, our annual dart tournament ensues. It’s always fun watching a bunch of loud, obnoxious Italians play a competitive game! #oklaed
A9 this thanksgiving marks my favorite memory . All of my children were home happy and healthy. All of my best friends made it to see me. All of my dishes came out well. I spent a large amount of time making sock puppet videos, chatter pix videos, and using green screen. #oklaed
A9: Sounds so cheesy but fave TG memory is when I made every family member name what they're thankful for. It's my fave memory bc it's one of the last times the whole fam was together. #Oklaed
