#TMchat Archive
Current and relevant education discussions are held every Tuesday in #TMchat. A weekly guest moderator, considered an expert on the the week's topic, joins @conniehamilton to guide the one hour chat and actively engage with participants. Founder and moderator @conniehamilton supplies her responses to the week's questions visually in Thinking Maps.
Tuesday February 16, 2016
Hi All! Super excited to be your guest mod for tonight on ! Thank you for the invite, ! Please intro yourself! :)
Monica, Special Education teacher, Texas.
I'm Connie Hamilton. LaVonna Roth and I are your moderators tonight. Let the introductions begin. https://t.co/GEjEK8t9q0
Hi. Mary. 2nd grade teacher from VA
Joe Gonzalez, 5th Grade Teacher from WV
Hi, Patti. TM consultant.
Thanks for being in tonight, Mary.
Hello! Jack checking in from Central Florida.
HI! 2/3 grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Our format will include 7 questions. Use A1 to respond to Q1 & remember to include hashtag in all tweets. https://t.co/HRsEgje43M
Good evening everyone! Nardi here, fourth grade teacher from Florida.
Checking out B cuz is ! Jamie, 5th grade T in NJ
mike here, middle school Coprincipal
Great plan! Time with son is important!
Natalie! Instructional/Tech Coach and PD Coordinator from Louisiana! So glad I "met " 2 Saturdays ago!
Brian, HS principal from Mass., on vacation with family in NH.
Hi everyone! Robyn Gordon, asst supt, MO.
You made it, Natalie! Yippee!
Yes ma'am! Still eating dinner, but hubby is preoccupied with movie! So I get to chat and eat! :)
Hello to my brother-in-law. How's my sister?
Barb, instructional coach in Minnesota-learning about legacy tonight with
Hi Jack! LaVonna in Tampa here. :)
will check it out tomorrow, have a great chat!
Hi Anita. Thanks for joining
Nardi made it! :) Hi from Tampa.
Yippee... we have the Shine-meister in tonight! https://t.co/AbLvOaCxYh
Checking out B cuz is ! Jamie, 5th grade T in NJ
Hi, Mike! Welcome to the party!
Mario from East Los Angeles, 6th grade ELA/Innovation Coordinator at
I miss you!!!! See you in Sept? So glad you are joining in for !
Thanks for jumping in! Do you know it's warmer down here in FL for vacation? ha ha
Hi, Robyn! So glad you are joining us tonight. :)
excited to talk legacy all the way from Florida!
what's in Sept?! I need details! Lol Miss you too!
Lisa! I'm from the Columbus area and will be back there next week. You?
I haven't eaten yet. Send me a bite?
I see there are a lot Ts from FL on the
A1 Providing keynotes/workshops internationally to audiences of 25-2500+! Being shy, I did not see it coming nor being my calling!
A1: Presenting to district's Special Education teachers on different tech tools
Isn't that when NJ/PA ECET2 is? I'm presenting there, again. May have month wrong off top of head.
Haha! 15 bean soup? With sausage sound appetizing to you?
A1: Persevering in the face of many challenges (personal & professional)
A1:personally my two kids & professionally my two MAEd degrees
A1 Despite having a Learning Disability, I earned a Masters Degree in Education!
A1 Personal- my family professional- helping turn around schools w high need students
Good point! Sorry to hear that.
HI . Live north near Cleveland.
A1 Working with Ts everyday. Seeing the AH-HA moments. Impacting their work day to help Ss. Creating a passion for ongoing learning
is from FL too, Chrisitan. So is . Is he here tonight?
is from FL too, Chrisitan. So is . Is he here tonight?
I need an invite! Hint, hint
These tonight are on point!
Professionally: My Students
A1: Selected by students as an Honorary NHS Member!
A1: making actions match beliefs in both areas.
Did you volunteer or get recruited? https://t.co/330rFMn6Ja
A1: Presenting to district's Special Education teachers on different tech tools
A1: Things I'm most proud of personally, my awesome boys. Professionally, to be in a role that I can empower and foster Ts growth.
A1 Personal: buying a house! Extremely important to us since husband and I come from split families/homes when we were kiddos.
A2: Making education available to everyone for free. Use that to teach tolerance, peace & problem solving.
A1: Personally overcoming a lot to become an edu. & Professionally seeing my Ss data gain over the semester.
Good evening :)! Hope everyone is doing great!
A1: Professionally - The connection I have with each one of my students.
What makes that difficult? Barriers... life...
I'm working in NC, but originally from South Florida!
A1 Connecting with students, and them allowing me to celebrate their exciting lives with them https://t.co/Ov1fJd6RiV
Haha... = shy?
I don't believe it. https://t.co/8OxUwv3UvV
A1 Providing keynotes/workshops internationally to audiences of 25-2500+! Being shy, I did not see it coming nor being my calling!
What!?!??! Hi! So glad you are on here! Love- it's all about connection.
Can you share one? https://t.co/XDAgK1Dmdf
A1: Persevering in the face of many challenges (personal & professional)
A1 I am proud to have changed the lives of inner city students I taught eg letter from student: “I appreciate all you did for me…”
A1 promoting and instilling a growth mindset in my students as well as myself. Taking risks to reach my students.
That is what I am screaming, but I was the same way! The door opened & I went running ahead! Not turning back
A1 Personally: my family; professionally: my school's culture of relationship-building and risk taking
BAM! Sounds like success to me! https://t.co/V0w89F8QJT
A1 Despite having a Learning Disability, I earned a Masters Degree in Education!
A1 becoming a connected educator this year
That was one of my thoughts, too. So many to choose from for just one.
A1: encouraging great readers that started out as non English speakers makes me so proud!!!
glad to be here. I tired to get out of bed, but she is an old lady : )
A1: Personally: Most proud of my two sons.
Awww... our children are our pride for sure. How do you empower your teachers?
Not too far from me, Lisa. I'm in MI.
A1:Personally, my wife and I expecting our first child in May 2016.
YES!!! That is a great one! I was so scared of Twitter in the summer. So glad I had a
Really? She wouldn't get out of bed for me? Wow. I may see her next week... just wait.
Hello ! Leigh here from Cape Girardeau, MO. Assistant Principal of the most awesome kids, educational warrior, & life long learner!
A1 (just one?) Continued, receiving the Milken Award, being one of 40 FL Teacher Leader Fellowship.
Challenging family situation as kid. Put myself through school via Army. Single-motherhood. https://t.co/I5ZJk81OKB
Can you share one? https://t.co/XDAgK1Dmdf
A1: Persevering in the face of many challenges (personal & professional)
Makes the world seem smaller for Ss too!
Let the data do the talking! https://t.co/yCt9Xvz1de
A1: Personally overcoming a lot to become an edu. & Professionally seeing my Ss data gain over the semester.
It's true! I've come a long way, but want to shrink back at times. Internal battle- always.
Way to go! Very inspirational!
A1.opportunities I've had to empower, inspire, & motivate Ts & Ss. Also the current work I'm doing as a consultant & dissertation
Doing skype, GHO, twitter weekly from doing nothing connected last year
That's what life should be- a celebration. How do you help them realize that?
And they've been fortunate to have an awesome teacher. https://t.co/ZBVpK5B18r
:) I've been fortunate to have some awesome kids!
A1: Greeting my High School Ss every morning as they get off the bus. Knowing I have the opportunity to change lives everyday
I might have some 2nd grade classrooms that you can connect with! I am student shadowing in 2nd tomorrow!
Where in NC? I just came from Durham last week & will be in Winston-Salem w/ in March!
Is there a template you use for tweeting the thinking maps on ?
That's awesome. We should connect our classes.
What would make them say that? What's "good"?
A2 Attend every professional development in the world and send all my Ts. Dream big, right? :)
Being an ELL student growing up, we need more Ts invested in this mindset! Your Ss are very lucky!
A2: Helping the parents of my students learn to be the BEST for their children.
A2: Access to basics (food, water, etc.).
A2 One?! Who made up this question?! :) Poverty. Hard to do anything when your body is seeking the basics. Maslow.
A2 Every child a competent reader
Building trust with Ss through daily communications and continued support even after they stumble
We are doing the Travel Buddy project now with a class from Kansas! DM me your email and I can share that one with you!
A template for tweeting? I don't think I understand your Q, Jack.
You have to dream big for things to happen! I LOVE your answer and would want to be one of your Ts. Love to learn!
A2. I would pay the Ts in my district what they are worth (which is lots) not what is "on the guide" https://t.co/LNmDKAtf2r
A2: Creating a school with no walls or location. Experience/travel based for students with limited resources
A2 Try to help with the poverty that many of my students and their families face.
A2: That every child would feel safe when they laid their head to rest at night. this seems to be root of many problems
A1) 🎤 I'm proud to be an American...😜
A2: Coral reef depletion and destruction. Solving starts with education!
if you don't have relationships, you don't have anything
A2 No child will go hungry, every child will have a warm bed to sleep in and a roof over their head.
Impt. to never lose that perspective. Thank you.
A2: Putting an end to suicide, and mental health problems, especially in students/kids.
Count us in too. We need your state for Mystery Skype.
And I can't wait to see you again, my friend! Our team at JFK loves you!
A2 Eliminate poverty, for sure.
Tell us how you did that, Jacquese. https://t.co/TvhCHMWDMG
A2: Helping the parents of my students learn to be the BEST for their children.
A1:personally-4 wonderful kids (2 college- & 2 HS)
Professionally-bringing & empowering grant writing @ my school
A2 I want every child able to read. I think it is a game changer
Err. Sorry, a template for tweeting the thinking maps that you use in your answers on the discussion.
A2: no more latchkey children!! I'd keep them ask with me if I could!!!
You mean a program for creating the TMs or a program to schedule the tweets? https://t.co/1iu7cwB9gv
Err. Sorry, a template for tweeting the thinking maps that you use in your answers on the discussion.
Q2 We send our students to a college each year so they can have the on campus experience
A2. End poverty. It limits learning and development Ss need to be successful in life.
You're not kidding, Pam. https://t.co/TWpqlFGZhR
A2: That every child would feel safe when they laid their head to rest at night. this seems to be root of many problems
Same here! We have a large budget for PD, but I can do PD everyday talking to my Ts. So blessed to have this profession
A2: Help out the families in our community that need it so Ss have what they need.
A program for creating the TMs
A2. Provide extra budget for smaller classes and more support (for Ss, Ts, and all systemic counterparts) https://t.co/yMATJfeAHY
A2 I wish every child could attend a balanced school
Seeee! Someone who knows. My love for ppl & passion for education make me break out of my shell. :)
A2: Equal resources for all learners in every country in the world. Build an educated world that uses empathy to create change.
If we each helped out our community that would result in some massive change.
A1 Helping all of my children maneuver through public education w/ 3 acceptances to University of Michigan! 💛💙
A3. High quality education for all would address many of the other issues like poverty, health, resources, environment, economy, etc
A2 That people with disabilities and their families had more resources and support no matter where they live. Also, acceptance.
Yes. I use Thinking Maps Learning Community software to make all the for
That is awesome! So love that!
A2) Ensure true equal access while educating individuals beyond tolerance to appreciation
A4: Have to believe lesson in everything -love my kids too much not to believe in opportunity for take away from life events
What would be some tips for new Ts looking to write grants for technology in their classroom?
It is. It is time. It is past time, so no more excuses. Action.
Q3 Share an adversity that you or a student have turned into an opport. to be part of the story or legacy. https://t.co/BeQME4w72W
My principal is smarter than yours! :) https://t.co/Tzf5ZI2w7R
A2) Ensure true equal access while educating individuals beyond tolerance to appreciation
Did you read the article or post from about student shadowing?
That's awesome! Except ! :)
First time joining this chat a little late. No power today!
AH! I am missing chat too! So many chats on Tuesday! I can't keep up!
A2 I would eradicate apathy and replace it with passion.
A3: Dealing with a physical disability and showing that anyone can overcome whatever life throws at them
A3 In a major car accident...officers thought no one survived. That was a defining moment- one life to live, so go !
James from Florida & rep reporting a wee bit late to but could not miss the incomparable
I agree. We've had several companies relocate, close, and its hard on the community.
NO!!!! Can you send? I'm shadowing next week in OH & want ALL to jump in!
I agree. Has to be a way to start working together to benefit all.
Donors choose for technology and everything else
A3: Growing up in poverty has become a way to understand... not an excuse to achievement
Let's do it! # others will join https://t.co/UoQyWi26YF
It is. It is time. It is past time, so no more excuses. Action.
Mine will be a high school student. Can't wait!
A3: Every experience is an opportunity for growth, improvement, or success. Embrace each & every moment
A3: mom at 15, dropped out of school, but now I am teacher with 5 great kids and a husband of nearly 20 years If I can, YOU can too
So are you connecting now with classes and experts?
A3: All these experiences resulted in positive outcomes. I have faith things will always work out. https://t.co/rnUgIvWq5Q
A3:Advocating for 1 to 1 Student to Laptop ratio in my school. Writing a grant to make this happen.
A2 Help Ss who have worked diligently thru K-12&ungrad in USA public schools get accepted to professional school choice
My class twitter is . We love followers
Get ready! I was EXHAUSTED. I did it all week though. 8th-12th grade. WHOA!
A3 I face adversity in the classroom everyday
That is always a tough one to work past. What is being done?
A2: Our struggles & resilience learned from them empower us to create more change. Eliminating them could create a stagnant society.
I was so much more when I was teaching. I got a new job as a AP this year, & haven't connected as much as I would like
A3 Student new to our school transferred from another school in October. Was a bit of a handful at (cont) https://t.co/iDCJbtQvMw
A1: My daughters and new baby granddaughter
A3: Helping a student who had a baby at 12 years old stay focused on school and not give up.
A3 Believe in Ss! We've all had that kid whose parent was addicted or incarcerated. Care about them! https://t.co/7sD1rRyxiQ
Q3 Share an adversity that you or a student have turned into an opport. to be part of the story or legacy. https://t.co/BeQME4w72W
A3) lost sight in Rt eye age 6 to pen being thrown.At times I share when Ss are doing things not thinking of consequences of actions
Hi James! So great to see you! Miss ya.
following:) Thank you so much
STOP! Tag 3 people on Twitter with the message: "You are a edustar and I want you to know! "
A3: I overcame growing up on a working class family to pay my own way through college as I was working full time
Call central Florida late A2 provide/train ALL leaders in education social emotional training and scaffded support
A3: Raising boys alone, while earning EdD and juggling a career, give me empathy for parents. It's a hard job :)
A student reading 3 grade levels below would have tears flow when I assessed him, but now he ask to read to me. baby steps
just realized it was past 9:00 pm -sorry I'm late for Carol from Long Island here.
A3: Losing my Mom at 17 - 2 days before starting college
I want to say he passed away though. I read this before his death. I was so inspired.
"You are a edustar and I want you to know! "
A3:Working with the "at risk" youth & watching them become successful citizens that are life long learners & power thinkers
A3: I am a magnet for the broken hearted students, and they are my favorites.
Exactly. We don't always know their story,but our responsibility to help.
A3 I overcame poverty, put myself through college and graduate school and strive to make a difference in a child's life daily
Wow love seeing a great presence tonight in
Your ears must have been ringing ... look who's here tonight
Holy smokes! What a wonderful example and understanding person that must make you. Thank you for sharing.
Student who used to meltdown daily (breaking things and throwing shoes) has now gone 2 months without a meltdown T and S rapport 101
A3b: Recently losing my dad, who was a great teacher and leaders. Following some of his last advice - go out and fulfill my purpose.
Ts are askingwhy are you doing this? I say it is one of my goals & I want to see typical day in grade
A4: Could write stories on how everything in life have an impact on the future
A4 Yes.Whole-heartedly. It's all in how we choose to view. Defining moments come in storms or on wings- I don't want to miss either.
I just got goosebumps! Thank you for all you do!
A3 student spent 6 months in a border detention camp w/ a 13 yr. Old cousin.... Ended up at a higher level than other students!!!
Adversity is the rocky stones on our paths. Step lightly as you cross. A3
A4: absolutely, you should always reflect on what happens regardless of outcome
A3: Believing in ALL students, building positive & loving relationships, to see themselves as I do LEADERS & INNOVATORS
Same here. Made me stronger.
Years ago I had a student whose writing was unintelligible. I gave him tools and by end of grade 3 he was a budding writer!
This is what we all strive to achieve. https://t.co/qiturYEb1R
A student reading 3 grade levels below would have tears flow when I assessed him, but now he ask to read to me. baby steps
Welcome! Another educator from Central Florida!
A4:We learn from everything. Either how to do it or do it differently. step back and reflect.
A4. Part of being mindful is listening to what the universe is telling us. There are lessons to learn every day.
Did you stop and do this yet???? https://t.co/i9Byq4kaoT
STOP! Tag 3 people on Twitter with the message: "You are a edustar and I want you to know! "
at stories (slices of life) are what's written every Tuesday. A4
What a great living example you are to think before acting. Wow!
A4: I believe that every obstacle/triumph is only preparing us for what is ahead. We can learn and grow from all that life gives us.
Role model. https://t.co/VFmAHO0jJC
A3 I overcame poverty, put myself through college and graduate school and strive to make a difference in a child's life daily
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
ou are a edustar and I want you to know! "
A4: Absolutely! Good or bad, EVERYTHING can teach us a lesson. Sometimes the lesson isn't clear right away
Sorry for your loss. Clearly he left a legacy with you. https://t.co/SdZQ33AdSE
A3b: Recently losing my dad, who was a great teacher and leaders. Following some of his last advice - go out and fulfill my purpose.
Understanding, supportive, then help to turn those into opportunities of growth & lessons to motivate.
A4 Absolutely! I have to practice what I preach to my Ss...who, in MS, offer SOOO many opportunities! 😂 https://t.co/i2OasWBGEn
A4 ABSOLUTELY!! That's a growth mindset. Anything that happens, positive or negative can teach a lesson, if you allow it
Q3: Growing up in poverty, single-parent home did not define me & no one would ever believe!
If we remain positive stories unfold from the good moments and the struggles of life. A4
He and I do a happy dance and fist bump at the smallest of accomplishments.
A4:Take every experience as a learning opportunity. Use self awareness to build Growth Mindset as an educator and leader.
Super excited! These edustars know how to make a chat rock!
awesome, great feat, congratulations!
, A4-Yes, we learn from out mistakes.
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A3: I think it's the little things you do every day with Ss that adds to their story.
A3 Telling my twin to take my premature nephew out of sp edu classes&push a love for reading and technology. He will graduate UWF.
You are a shinetastic edustar thanks!
A4: absolutely! Especially if you have a glass half full attitude!
A4) everything happens for a reason. lessons not always immediately apparent and take time to come into focus
couldn't agree more, ladies.
These are things that remind me of WHY I teach!
Great to see you! That's just it- reflect (time to do so) and determine next steps.
A3: Growing up in poverty, single-parent home & no one would probably ever know
A4: Yes! You learn as much about quality writing from a poorly written book as you do from a well written one :)
You are a edustar and I want you to know!
You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A4; Sometimes God has a different path for us then what we planned
A4. Absolutely, every experience is a lesson. challenges & problems are the doorways 2 opportunities. All about how we act upon them
is a hashtag that we used at .
A4. Yes. Life is full of lessons. If we open our minds, life (and challenges)are great (first) teachers. https://t.co/5UE1P6rdN6
Goodnight Thanks for hosting Made some great connections tonight, but this Educator is exhausted! See you all later!
My wish- to be able to hear and learn more about people's stories.
Though I don't believe everything happens for a reason I do think there are teachable moments in everything.
Had a S like that. Felt like i said his name 100 times /day. 1 day he told me he loved me bc I talk to him all day long.
Finding those moments is worth the search.
ou are a edustar @Mr_Oldfield@MrsBMWright@MrsLowe2001 and I want you to know! "
You know it is! Relationships are everything.
OMG! I just laughed out loud!!! That's awesome!
Q5 You have the power to create your legacy. What do you have yet to create to make that legacy a reality? https://t.co/DwGzZMkdke
A4 One must be tuned in to learn from a lesson, not sure I agree everything happens for a reason, though
A4 One must be tuned in to learn from a lesson, not sure I agree everything happens for a reason, though
Where is the time going, ?!
A4:all experiences have lessons to teach us, reflection is key and asking questions. What went well, what can I change how to grow
What's the opposite of mentor text? https://t.co/WQFcwAJxje
A4: Yes! You learn as much about quality writing from a poorly written book as you do from a well written one :)
I don't know, but I am getting OLD. I can't hang anymore! Only 26 w/nokids & I am going to bed before my 78 yr old dad
Go take care of YOU! Good night!
A5 to be a game changer- the difference in people's lives re:confidence, contributor to this world & achievment.
A4: We just have to look at every experience as an opportunity. Our darkest days teach us valuable lessons. We must not resist. live
Connie, tells me you will join us at for future chat. So glad!
Hahahaahah, yes! We all know I do not do that often! :) Habit of putting others before myself. Must get better at that!
I'm a 2nd yr teacher. I still have many things yet to do to make my legacy a reality.
I knew I could count on you! Great to see you on here. :)
A5: Believing in yourself, point blank.
You are a edustar and I want you to know ur!
you're all edustars, and I want you to know it!!
A5 don't make a legacy, become your legacy! From a newbie teacher!
A5: I'm not sure I'll ever feel done creating my legacy. Too many kids, only one me. I want to be the cheerleader so many need
I think of him often though.
A5: I am my own worst enemy. I need to remind myself often that I am not perfect, but I love my Ss and continue to educate myself
A5 Although I've been an educator for 30+ years, I am constantly trying to add to that legacy
many struggles along the way. Trying to get through this last stretch, til graduation, rules keep changing. 🙏
You certainly do but hang in there and
Anybody else using for tonight? Capturing all the resources tweeted out and I can see all the participants.
Allowing my to inspire me to clear the path of my journey this year. A5
A5:Never stop learning. Want to get PHD, open my own school, teach Univ. Ss to be great Ts & leaders. Help family reach goals.
A5 I have the intense desire to change culture....there is so much to do to make that a reality! https://t.co/ikkSQv8520
Q5 You have the power to create your legacy. What do you have yet to create to make that legacy a reality? https://t.co/DwGzZMkdke
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
Ummm... WOW! Those are some goals.
Love your mine this year is !
A5. Such a huge question! Luckily, I think that's a sign that possibilities seem wide open https://t.co/vQn5LEcvKK
Q5 You have the power to create your legacy. What do you have yet to create to make that legacy a reality? https://t.co/DwGzZMkdke
A5: Most of these I try to work on daily, but there's one exception. I think I need to restructure my time. https://t.co/a8vMgqqrAj
You shouldn't expect perfect. You should expect the best of you & understand that down moments are beautiful & abt you.
, Teach your heart out everyday and your legacy will live on through the kids you teach!
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I feel that I can never know enough. I am always looking for ways to better aid my students in success
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
I am, I love the format...just trying to keep up between this, twitter, and tweetdeck!
own that word, Mary. It is a word filled with many aspirations.
Agreed!! And some lessons, although a learning opportunity, unfortunately come at the expense of others. https://t.co/LTixgMUuzd
A4) everything happens for a reason. lessons not always immediately apparent and take time to come into focus
Thank you! I want to model for my students and Latino community what is possible!
Hey and when was the last time you saw a bubble map in ?
Love your attitude and positivity!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A5 Still want to lead our district in2 SEL training for ALL A's, T's support staff to ensure all S's whole child needs are being met
A5: Open a school for cross system youth to help them find their passion and path to success. And writing a few books.
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A5:continue to get Ts to allow students to take ownership of learning with mathematical conversations. Who's is doing the thinking?
A5 Keep learning, keep growing,
A5: is just knowing that I have lived my truth & others to live theirs
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A5: Writing a book about teaching the "at-risk" but actually what they taught ME! My students changed my entire life!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
Your one is time consuming... but worth it. You know you have support here!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
Hmmmm.... you got me but love it &
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
Ha ha! Love your answer and appreciate it. :)
That's the joy, it is a process not a destination https://t.co/E95uXK1Nmh
A5: I'm not sure I'll ever feel done creating my legacy. Too many kids, only one me. I want to be the cheerleader so many need
A6: Reflecting daily on how to make something come to life
A6 Create activities where work together to help every S be confident, productive & proud in who they are&what they offer.
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
May be cheesy, but my fave motivational song- The Climb by "Hannah Montana". Love the words.
A5:Continue growing & learning from my students, faculty, humans, strangers,& experts every chance that I get to be better for my Ss
A5: Giving myself permission to take chances
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A5: I want my Ss to know I care and will help anyway I can. Compassion can go a long way. It makes my heart happy to see growth
Agreed!! 👍 https://t.co/39Aw6vWzi4
Though I don't believe everything happens for a reason I do think there are teachable moments in everything.
A6: continue to explore opportunities for my Ss to connect to others. Excited - just gor a peace corp volunteer match
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A5: still so much to create! Making baby steps by providing memorable PD with around the state!!
A6 Write and publish a book on reaching ALL students by building relationships.
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A6 it took a lot of hard work to get to this point. Now I must work even harder to STAY here. Keep moving forward!
I commit to believing in a path that will lead me forward this year & making sure surrounds me. A6
"You are a edustar and I want you to know!
A6: Action step- how do I as a classroom teacher grow professionally to become a district level mentor for beginning teachers?
A6: I commit to one Twitter chat a week, a blog post once a month, taking time daily to connect with my students, grow everyday
Process is what we want our students to immerse themselves in not just the destination.
This rocks! Yes, give yourself permission.
How do you? What are some steps? https://t.co/MSQY0V0Wr4
A6: Action step- how do I as a classroom teacher grow professionally to become a district level mentor for beginning teachers?
A6: I can rock this teacher thing. When I need help, I will seek out resources and support from other teachers
YESSS!! Ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb.
I feel the same way sometimes! https://t.co/1YvHlvZkGn
A5: I am my own worst enemy. I need to remind myself often that I am not perfect, but I love my Ss and continue to educate myself
A6: never stop learning or being positive. Key to great legacies in education#
A6. Be present/mindful with students and reflect on my growth personally and in the educational field https://t.co/VLxgNABY3C
A7: There is no difficulty to him that wills ~family motto
Love the that are achievable! https://t.co/fFB4JBkh1o
A6: I commit to one Twitter chat a week, a blog post once a month, taking time daily to connect with my students, grow everyday
A6 Persevere with my A's!
Oh, wow! Congratulations!
A6:Action Step, joined to help bring policy changes for ELL & SPED populations. Bring needed changes to our Ss
A5: I don't have 2 many yrs. to go. I just want to keep having fun with Ss and joining them on their learning journey.
Come over to once to listen to the voices rock the Twittersphere-especially when joins us
I don't like to fail so I have had to make myself understand it is ok as long as I regroup and start over
A6 I will commit being dedicating to give my best to my students everyday. They know you are invested when they see you care!
A6) enhance your legacy by leading up and trusting down...thanks
A6: Build my network with various agency representatives. Continue lead workshops for interagency coordination.
of course! Heading over there next :)
I like that phrase, leading up and trusting down
Sometimes hard to do, but a great model for Ss and sanity for yourself.
A5: My action steps & & be ALL the time!
Q7 Your legacy is abt the amazing() YOU! What phrase/word/quote will represent your legacy?Why? https://t.co/eYHWYLDg4y
Hee hee! Someone knows the song! It's my unofficial company song.
A7 "Don't give up, Don't ever give up"
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
Remember the me that shines in the light but uses a flashlight to guide the way in the dark spaces. A7
A7 "LaVonna lived life risking failure rather than saying, 'I wonder what if...'" I don't want to live regretting what I didn't try.
Question: who is doing the thinking?
So important!! https://t.co/JmwvzXCUvf
A6 I will commit being dedicating to give my best to my students everyday. They know you are invested when they see you care!
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
My 2 cents- 1. ask those doing it. 2. Read leadership books outside of education. 3. Learn to communicate as peer.
A7 NEVER give up on a child!
A7: Educational Warrior, that was always fighting for ALL students to have a fair shot at life, believing in them all the way
Living the true life https://t.co/oSIKtIYYyq
A7 "LaVonna lived life risking failure rather than saying, 'I wonder what if...'" I don't want to live regretting what I didn't try.
A7 "Teaching is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire."
last night was 's every two week chat.
A7 "Courage is forward motion despite your fear."
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
To quote Yoda, ":Do or do not. There is no try."
A7: On this particular day my word is DETERMINED. Ask tomorrow and it may be different
A7 missed why, students need to be always thinking in class. If only the teacher thinks little to no learning takes place
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
I still get like that 23 years in. I just don't give up & always reflect to improve next time.
Have it on my calendar for March 14. https://t.co/Cg09XKF1As
Come over to once to listen to the voices rock the Twittersphere-especially when joins us
A6: Continue to learn and connect with other classes to bring new opportunities for my Ss.
I like the changing of the word based on what you need. Nice.
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
A7. was my Nana's go-to, now mine :) Takes on many diff meanings, represents a general way of being https://t.co/RodGoWuQWL
Q7 Your legacy is abt the amazing() YOU! What phrase/word/quote will represent your legacy?Why? https://t.co/eYHWYLDg4y
Thanks Connie and Lavonne and everyone for a very inspiring chat!
Yes- as much and as often as possible.
A7: Lided battles dont always go
To the stronger or faster man,sooner or later the man who wins Is the fellow who thinks he can
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
"You are a edustar and I want you to know it"
Early out but thank you for a great tonight - can't wait to facilitate my own in the near future!
A7)"make the most of yourself for that's all there is of you"
edustars- from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for all you do and for your time tonight! You are ! Time to follow PLN!
the finding on the path of life." Quote representing my legacy. Why: 2 create the possible amongst rocks
A7: Lifes battles dont always go
To the stronger or faster man,sooner or later, the man who wins Is the fellow who thinks he can
Thanks for a great chat :)
A big thanks to both of you. Loved this chat tonight!
I will always love that one!
A7: "Insatiable curiosity, creative spirit, Love of life and learning."
Mentee text-budding writer becomes the mentor https://t.co/zyOMrjoajn
What's the opposite of mentor text? https://t.co/WQFcwAJxje
A4: Yes! You learn as much about quality writing from a poorly written book as you do from a well written one :)
Thank you all and for a stellar night on ! Epic! Hugs to you all!
Enjoyed my first Thank you!
This was a great chat! Thank you
You may have learned Im a total geek for StarWars
Thank you all so much, I am glad to have stumbled on to you PLN thanks and
I'm so glad I stumbled into tonight! Looking forward to joining again in the future!
Q7 "If you have pushed your hardest to reach your dream keep pushing, never settle for a backup plan"
These chats always refuel me and get me back on the horse again. No matter how stressful the day was.
Can one of you tag me in so I don't forget? Thanks.
Everybody follow Patti. She participated in her first Twitter Chat tonight. https://t.co/vvF6hZ5oOg
Enjoyed my first Thank you!
Thank you for hosting and for for moderating. (P.S. Thank you for posting the times. Really does help!)
Thrilled you did! Thank you for jumping in.
Thank you and for a great discussion tonight!
I don't mess around in . I only bring in the BEST moderators.
Thank you and friends for a great hour with an excellent PLN.
Nothing wrong with that! & have some cool samples to show
Yep. When do you want your reminder?
