#neisdpln Archive

A group of dedicated educators gather each week to discuss best practices & designing the school of the future. @yankee_todd is a third year principal of the middle school in San Antonio. #neisdpln is an amazing hour each Monday night at 7:30 central time.

Monday November 12, 2018
8:30 PM EST

  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Welcome to our gratitude chat! I know this is a busy and stressful time of the year, so thanks for joining! “Desserts is stressed spelled backwards.” Introduce yourself and share your favorite dessert! #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Victor here!!!! #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Thankful for the great educators who keep growing for kid’s sake. #neisdpln
    • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Welcome to our gratitude chat! I know this is a busy and stressful time of the year, so thanks for joining! “Desserts is stressed spelled backwards.” Introduce yourself and share your favorite dessert! #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:35 PM EST
    “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brene Brown #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:35 PM EST
    I love fruit salad. Not much of a pie kind of guy, but my sisters fruit salad is killer. #neisdpln
  • laffinglibrary Nov 12 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Woodstone Librarian - favorite dessert anything with chocolate #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:36 PM EST
    My favorite dessert is anything with sprinkles! Instant mood changer. #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Q1: Since we are focusing on gratitude, share one kind or thoughtful thing someone has done for you recently. #neisdpln
  • laffinglibrary Nov 12 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A1: Our library assistant made the staff a yummy pumpkin cake this morning #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Today, is the perfect example. Stayed homed to care for a sick child, but I know that those at school are taking care of our kids! Blessed to have a hard working staff who put kids first. #neisdpln
    • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:38 PM EST
      Q1: Since we are focusing on gratitude, share one kind or thoughtful thing someone has done for you recently. #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A1: I had morning duty last Monday and wasn't having a great morning, but our long term sub covered it for me. :) #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:41 PM EST
    “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” – Cynthia Ozick #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q2: What’s one thing you experienced recently that made you feel a sense of wonder or awe? #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:46 PM EST
    When we are at church and my daughter puts in this prayer request. My wife and I were Uber proud. #neisdpln
    In reply to @kcross34
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A2: I'm constantly in awe of my two Vietnamese speaking brothers who work harder than anyone and do so well with English that it blows me away daily. #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Any ELL student who overcomes language difficulties are amazing. The level of complexity when learning a new language is astonishing. #neisdpln
    In reply to @kcross34
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q3: How can you cultivate a sense of gratitude in your classroom, campus, or department? #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Boom! #neisdpln
    In reply to @kcross34
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:52 PM EST
    “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 8:53 PM EST
    We have to be “bright side”people. Isn’t that right @barbeedreamteam @brodriguez_br ? There’s always positive in everything. Find it. As small as it might be, find it and build on it. #neisdpln
    • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Q3: How can you cultivate a sense of gratitude in your classroom, campus, or department? #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Last question! Q4: As we are only 4 days away from Thanksgiving break, share one non work related thing you’re thankful for. #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 9:01 PM EST
    A4: This year has been very hard and I wouldn't get through each day without my husband. He's my rock, sounding board, and unconditional love. So glad his football season is over so we can actually spend time together! <3 #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 9:01 PM EST
    I’m thankful that my family is together, healthy, and blessed. I’m also thankful that our school family is sticking together even when times are tough. #neisdpln
    • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 8:57 PM EST
      Last question! Q4: As we are only 4 days away from Thanksgiving break, share one non work related thing you’re thankful for. #neisdpln
  • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 9:02 PM EST
    I’m thankful, also, that @kcross34 moderated tonight. Thanks for pushing. You’re amazing and your students are lucky to have you. #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Thanks so much for joining @vhsaldana! Hope you have a blessed week and Thanksgiving (my all time fave holiday)! “When I started counted my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson #neisdpln
  • kcross34 Nov 12 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Thanks for the kind words! Needed to hear that today. Ditto to you and your campus! #neisdpln
    • vhsaldana Nov 12 @ 9:02 PM EST
      I’m thankful, also, that @kcross34 moderated tonight. Thanks for pushing. You’re amazing and your students are lucky to have you. #neisdpln