#wischat Archive
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Sunday May 1, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome back for the latest edition of . Tonight's topic is Teacher Appreciation Week. I appreciate you taking the time to join us.
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We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format tonight. Remember to include in all of your tweets.
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Please begin by introducing yourself and let us know what you appreciate the most about your current position.
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Hi Rita from St. Croix Falls, jumping in & out as I can.
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Sorry, cheap ad alert. Looking for a .5 afternoon FCS teacher
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Bill Deno, Principal . I appreciate the support I get!!!
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Teacher librarian ES. I love EVERYTHING about my job. Esp appreciate the hilarious Trs I work with. Laugh every day!
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John Gunnell, middle school Principal from Baraboo, WI. I appreciate those who roll up their sleeves & work hard 2 put kids first.
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Q1: Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, how does your school traditionally celebrate it?
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- Thanks for joining us on tonight!
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Hey - Brett, music/band - I appreciate the variety I have during the day
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- Hi Bill. Thanks for joining us on tonight!
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A1 - breakfast and lunch provided by parent group on one day this week
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A1: Parent group gives a gift, supt gave a meat & cheese tray last week. Honestly, I think we could do better
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A1: We have events scheduled each day this week ranging from massages to prize drawings, a potluck lunch and free music of course.
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Thanks! Happy to be here.
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A1: Tomorrow is Music & Munchies Monday. Lots of great tunes and snacks for our staff. I am burning the CD's as we tweet.
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- Welcome back for once again.
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joining as a lite participant (- made me do it)
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- I am happy that you are here tonight with us on
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A1: Our parent support group does an awesome job working with our Administrative team to support Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Q2: What is the most memorable acknowledgement or appreciation you've ever received?
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A1: Next year, I will help plan. Music in the halls, jokes, fun videos, raffles, treats, COFFEE, it's the simple stuff...
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A2: Honestly, warm thoughts in a public way go a long way. FB messages, tweets, it all matters.
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A2 - I keep some cards/notes from Ss. in a binder - One of my best acknwlgments was being nominated by colleagues for state award
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A2 - Was at Christmastime - admin (since has retired) handmade wooden ornaments and wrote poem that matched design
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A2: Cards and notes from students, parents and coworkers expressing appreciation.
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A2 - Yes when Prnt mentions schl time on FB, that feels nice. I also like "That's my Library Teacher!!" in groc str prkg lot!
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hey Tweeps - join the chat (I think) on right now
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If you didn't win, you should have!
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A2: Receiving a Kohl Award as a teacher was pretty amazing.
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A2: Honestly, the little gifties? Not so much. The kind words and jokes and attempts to connect? Everything.
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hey John! Thanks for hosting this evening. Todd From Texas, middle school principal ! https://t.co/bwXihVJu9R
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Welcome back for the latest edition of . Tonight's topic is Teacher Appreciation Week. I appreciate you taking the time to join us.
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A2: Got my Kohl Award last year. Now, I have pledged to nominate a fellow teacher each year. Easy, there are so may gr8 ones.
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- Todd, I am glad that you are here with us tonight on
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Q3: How can we best support our professional colleagues year round?
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We have given a jeans pass for the week, we are going to pop & deliver popcorn & water to teachers & give the gift of time to them
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A3: Assume best intentions, always. Confront w/ care, when needed. Love & nurture them as peeps. Know their families.
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A3: Be present. Get into classrooms, laugh w/ trs, problem solve w/ them, help them meet goals, buy them a cuppa once in a while.
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A3 I always think I'm going 2 write note 2 each 1, when I learn somethng by observatn - b/c I lrn from nearly all colleagues
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A3: Simply asking how they are doing & what is new w, familiy is first. Smiling & listening is next. https://t.co/a39vnA6Ecw
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Q3: How can we best support our professional colleagues year round?
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A3: The best way to support our colleagues is to recognize the challenges they face and to support them as needed.
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A3 Always look for the positive - especially this time of year. Take time to talk about non-school life.
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A3: Time resource and support and make your default answer "yes"!
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Love this, Joe! One of my written goals this year is, "Think YES first!"
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A3: It is important to get to know people on a personal level and not just treat people like employees.
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A3: Kindness and empathy should guide our personal actions, more than policies and procedures.
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Q4: How can teachers and administrators show appreciation for the support staff that work in their buildings?
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YES! says, "Love your employees." That is the bottom line in gr8 leadership.
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Superstar School Counselor has joined us on tonight!
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A4 - say thanks, offer to help, don't pass off a job you can complete
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A4: Include everyone. Teacher Appreciation Week should include all of the staff members in your building.
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https://t.co/SZWQIEZgnq
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This wk every time u look at clock, compliment someone! It's always a good time to say something nice! Pledge w/ me?
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A4: We have a separate appreciation week for paras
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A4 post great T moments on social media and in hallways - Sincere Praise in public & private https://t.co/18oiZAgCvN
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Q4: How can teachers and administrators show appreciation for the support staff that work in their buildings?
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A4: I try very hard to write every staff member a personal thank you note and positive e-mail as often as I can.
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A4: Everyone at teaches. We're in this together. Celebrate all of them!
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A4: I have a sticky note on my computer that says 3-2-1. It is a personal reminder to me.
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A4: I try to make at least 3 positive phone calls, write out 2 thank you cards and make at least 1 personal contact every day.
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A4: I write every staff member & student a birthday card. I also write thank you notes for staff! https://t.co/BBG3mzQQKK
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Q4: How can teachers and administrators show appreciation for the support staff that work in their buildings?
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A4: Appreciative emails are gr8, a phone call home to say thanks to a Tr? That would be AMAZING!!!
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Q5: How can veteran teachers best show their appreciation for those who are new/recent to the profession?
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A4: School themed gear is really nice. T-shirts, lanyards, water bottles. All help bind and brand the staff as "in it together"
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Remember to write cards to substitute teachers. I have done it, and it's a thankless job.
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A5: By not lamenting how things used to be. The good ole' days weren't all that different. Teaching has always been a challenge.
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A5: Veteran teachers have a great deal of wisdom, experience and expertise to share with the next generation of educators.
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A5: Veteran teachers provide tremendous leadership and they are a key component of a healthy building culture.
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A5: Model positive attitude. Nurture new ideas. Remind that it is NORMAL to feel burned out sometimes. https://t.co/UsgYHmdLwZ
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A5: Give cred when new trs move you in a new great direction.
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A5 Reinforce positive; remember the challenges of those first years; patience! :)
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A5: Collaborate & share w/ new teachers. They need us. We need them.
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- that is a great piece of advice. I really need to do that.
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Hi BK! Nice to see you here! Gearing up for an enthusiastic Monday!
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Q6: What do those who are more recent to the profession have to offer to veteran staff?
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A6: A sense of idealism perhaps. Energy, enthusiasm, fearlessness, new ideas, and in some cases a greater familiarity with tech.
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A6: Fresh eyes! Fresh approach. Allow us to feel needed (imp to us mommy-types). Keep us laughing! I LOVE our newbies!
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A6: Newer teachers are not as bound by the way things used to be. It is a different mindset.
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A6: Young educators offer energy, enthusiasm, and idealism!
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A6: Maybe some energy? And help remembering that the way we did it yesterday may not be the best way?
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A6: Energy, passion, perspective, willingness to be part of a team! Ease w/technology. https://t.co/AaGpshumXK
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Q6: What do those who are more recent to the profession have to offer to veteran staff?
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Remember they don't have to be there, they choose to come to your school. So thank them.
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Last Question - Q7: What would you most like to see administrators take off the plate of teachers these days?
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A7: My Learning Plan!!!! NO evidence that this helps w/ teacher effectiveness and LOTS of work.
