Q1. I remember that she made me feel like I could do anything. Mrs. Stuart--IPS #96. Second grade...she made me want to be a teacher and I never looked back. #wearewayne
A1 It is very hard to name my favorite, but I can narrow down to two. Mr. Hooper at Wheeler Elem. in Speedway was the most caring teacher I ever knew. We all loved him.... #wearewayne
My K teacher had my entire class write me a #getwellcard when I had tonsils removed. I think she might have also come to see me. #thankateacher#WeAreWayne
A1 Her classroom felt like home! She was so proactive in ensuring we felt loved and cared for... we were people first, students second! #wearewayne#twitterchat
A1. My favorite teacher loved me unconditionally. I knew my math facts were important to her, but they weren’t the most important thing in her eyes. #wearewayne
A1...Mrs. Leah Abrams at Speedway High School made me believe I was a good writer, and actually taught me to become just that. Nothing I ever learned in school has served me so well, for so long. #Grateful#Blessed#wearewayne
Q1) She made us feel like real people, not just students! She wanted to know us for who we are not just what we did in her room! #thankateacher#WeareWayne#waynetwitterchat
A1: my sixth grade teacher always challenged us to do more, be more, achieve more... she also was a great listener & our biggest fan #thankateacher#WeAreWayne
A1. I remember being welcomed most from my best teachers. Teachers that have an understanding of a student and all of what they go through on a daily basis, are powerful to helping build strong relationships! #wearewayne
Q1: Hello! Michelle Stohler here! A: My favorite teacher knew me inside and out. She began building a relationship with me the day I met her! #wearewayne
A2. That learning is FUN and a life-long process. That failure is ok and that’s what makes us a better individual. That they will grow up to be great at whatever they do! #wearewayne
A2 I want our kids to know deep in their hearts how much our teachers love and care about them, and how hard they work for them. I want it to inspire them to give their best effort in return. #wearewayne
Q3: FACE TO FACE meetings with student and families! I love to see them interact with each other - it is very eye-opening. Family surveys are also extremely powerful tools to receive insight on how/what they think about their students! #wearewayne
A1: Shannon Singleton, BDH Social studies. My favorite teacher held@me to high expectations, always pushing me to do better. He also was a civics teacher and inspired me to become one myself! #wearewayne
A3) Our class tried was #WouldYouRather with silly questions! It got students talking & appropriately arguing their side! As well as getting to know who would rather eat toe nails instead of ear wax 🙈😂 #waynetwitterchat#wearewayne#publicschoolproud
A3 I love to help them solve a problem. Not a school work problem, but a real problem. That builds bonds that they, nor I, will ever forget. #wearewayne
A3: Sit alongside kids in the cafeteria sometimes while you eat your lunch – you’ll have a great conversations and get to know who the child is outside of school #WeAreWayne
A3: I feel like I say this over and over. My #1 strategy for connecting with students and families is home visits over the summer! Families are ALWAYS happy to welcome me and appreciate our time together. #WeAreWayne
A3: The first few weeks of school my #favoritestrategy to get to know my students is intentionally making positive phone calls home to parents! #wearewayne
A3: home visits, community circles, and the 2x10 strategy - spending two minutes each day for ten straight days talking to a student about something other than school #wearewayne
A2: I want them to remember that I care about them. I also want them to remember that their vote is their voice and they should not let it go to waste! 🇺🇸 #wearewayne
A3. I love taking the little moments to REALLY listen to students when they speak about their days. When talking to parents to bring up more positive things that the student shows, rather than focusing on the skill they struggle with #wearewayne
A3: I love debating favorite movies, tv shows, music, sports teams, etc. I always get new ideas for entertainment and they seem to enjoy it too! #wearewayne
Q4: Equity vs. equality... it really sets up our class for success and builds community together. We work on celebrating differences, advocating for each other and being helpful in and outside of the classroom! We discuss "that's not fair!" #wearewayne
A4-I look forward to making a difference for a family. Making enrollment happen. Helping with child care. Making a parent exhale with relief when they know their child is safe and loved.
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A4: I always love teaching about Indiana history! It’s fascinating to see what we teach come to life on our amazing field trips to @IndianaHistory@ConnerPrairie & more! #WeAreWayne
A4. Going into year 2, teaching text to self connections is so amazing. You get to learn about their lives and show them that their stories have a place in education. #wearewayne
A5: I reset in two ways: 1) do something completely unrelated to school/work... reading, exercising, getting out of town. 2) WRITE THANK YOU NOTES! :) #wearewayne
A5 Famiy, friends, hobbies.....and...@Jeep ! Sometimes a simple ride home on a beautiful day with the doors off and top down, gives me a chance to decompress and get ready to change back into being a Dad! #wearewayne#JeepTherapy
A5--Exercise. Reading. Family time. Church. Music. Deck time. Chatting with a friend. Loving my family. Gratitude journal. Mentoring others. #gratitude#wearewayne
Q5. When things get tough, I go home and relax and maybe try to get an extra hour of sleep in. 😉 I also try to make each day a new day by not letting what happened yesterday effect today. #wearewayne
A6. I stay in teaching because I love what I do! It is definitely difficult at times but I love the challenge and enjoy how two days are never the same. #wearewayne
