#IEedchat Archive

#IEedchat is a great way for Inland Empire (California) educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.

Monday May 7, 2018
10:30 PM EDT

  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #IEedchat. Tonight we will be discussing Moms.
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Q0: Introduce yourself and share one of your earliest or fondest memories of your mom or a mother-like figure in your life. #IEedchat
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    A0: Jonathan Synnott, Tech TOSA for Perris Union HSD. Earliest memory of my mom was when I fell into a pool and she jumped in to save me from drowning. #IEedchat
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Hello #IEedchat Joseph Williams from @puhsd
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A1: Deatra Lee, Tech TOSA @puhsd, my mom sewed me clothes for my birthday. I thought she was so talented. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:31 PM EDT
      Q0: Introduce yourself and share one of your earliest or fondest memories of your mom or a mother-like figure in your life. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Robert Guzman Tech Coach @CMIPerris in @puhsd One of my earliest memories of my mom taking care of me was when she would make me Mint tea to settle my stomach. To this date I think of my mom when I smell mint. In fact in having a mint tea right now #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A0: Jed Tech TOSA / math geek @PUHSD @HeritageHSPats My mom (and dad) was always big on family dinner. Her cooking often brought us together starting at a very early age. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:31 PM EDT
      Q0: Introduce yourself and share one of your earliest or fondest memories of your mom or a mother-like figure in your life. #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 May 7 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A0: Hi everyone, Tom Ashley here, Tech Coach TOSA @PalomaValley. I remember when my mom used to tie a towel around me and I would run all over the house/yard pretending to be a super hero #ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    Q1: How did your mom or mother-like figure influence your view of the importance of education when you were growing up? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A0: I look just like my mom, my sibs tease me but I think it's cool #IEedchat
  • Dale_Chu May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @ieedchat moderating a chat on Mother’s Day. Follow along at #IEedchat!
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A1: Education was not stressed when I grew up. Lucky for me, the public library was an easy mile away and I could go there to read. #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Late to the #IEedchat party.
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A1: She always proofread my writing and showed me where I could make it better. She taught me that when learning you have to try as hard the second and third time as you do the first. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A1: My mom was always on me about my school work. I use to love to watch TV but she would not let me unless my homework was done. #IEedchat
  • ItzzName May 7 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Late to the #IEedchat party.
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Q2: How "hands-on" or "hands-off" was your mom in terms of checking up on your school work and how did she hold you accountable? #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: Mom kept a close eye on all the kids. She worked part time in the elem schools we attended. Made sure we all had solid start in our edu career. Later on she was big on quality work and healthy social interaction with peers. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      Q1: How did your mom or mother-like figure influence your view of the importance of education when you were growing up? #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: Education was important in my house. My dad was a teacher and my mom made sure I had what I needed to be successful in school #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      Q1: How did your mom or mother-like figure influence your view of the importance of education when you were growing up? #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: My mom could have been a lot harder on me/us. Ds or Fs were never allowed and “You’d better get that C to a B.” #ieedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: I have a very large family and my mom got us all to school everyday. She always sang and colored and stuff too. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A1: My mom emphasized that education was the way to a better life. She worked as an aide in classrooms. She respects educators and expected the same from her children. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
      Q1: How did your mom or mother-like figure influence your view of the importance of education when you were growing up? #IEedchat
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A2: It was "hands-off". Schools need to understand that this situation is not unique. I agree that we need to form academic oriented relationships with families but we cannot think think that all our student's home life is equal. #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A0: Chris Lara 8th grade history. I was the biggest mommas boy. I remember ruining my pre-school Christmas show because I was crying the whole time for my mom. Picture is provided 👍 #IEedchat
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A2: My mom was pretty hands off in checking my school work. She just expected me to stay on top of it. #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A2: I suppose my A1 was a good answer here too. Mom worked at my school growing up. With this she didn't barge in to our class, just kept a balanced watch from a moderate distance. #IEedchat
    • MathButler May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
      A1: Mom kept a close eye on all the kids. She worked part time in the elem schools we attended. Made sure we all had solid start in our edu career. Later on she was big on quality work and healthy social interaction with peers. #IEedchat
      • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:35 PM EDT
        Q1: How did your mom or mother-like figure influence your view of the importance of education when you were growing up? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A2: I was a nerd so Mom was hands off for me..she need them for my bros #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A2: I was not allowed to get C's in school, it had to be an A but if I got a B I would grilled for not getting that A. C's were not an option with my mom #IEedchat
  • Linzbaker May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A0: I’m Lindsay! 2nd year math coach and TOSA for a charter school in So Cal. My mom is an inspiration to me and now, actually works at the same school as me! #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A1: my mom is an elementary school teacher so that really had a big influence on me always being in her classroom and helping her set up #IEedchat
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    I appreciate you sharing lol #IEedchat
    In reply to @Chrisjlara24
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    welcome Lindsay - thanks for joining in! #IEedchat
    In reply to @Linzbaker
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A2: she was hands on in terms of helping with assignments and helping me study for spelling tests. It was my dad though who would lecture me and my brother about grades and tests #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A2: I grew up in a small town, my mom knew everyone. She knew things before I could even get home to tell her. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:38 PM EDT
      Q2: How "hands-on" or "hands-off" was your mom in terms of checking up on your school work and how did she hold you accountable? #IEedchat
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A3: In my experience as someone who taught struggling readers and writers, the person who has the most influence on a child's education is the person who reads to children and/or has the child read to them. #IEedchat
  • Linzbaker May 7 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #IEedchat A2 #oops 😂
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A3: Growing up, my dad wasn't really supportive about school, but I hated when he chose to lecture about a bad grade, so I tried to well to avoid the conversation. I think it depends on the culture of the home life on who has the most influence between mom and dad #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi May 7 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A3: I think it really depends on the individual family. As a child my dad was more influential on me, but as an adult I definitely play the more active role in my son’s education. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q4: Is there a moment in your life where your mom’s support (or lack thereof) made a big difference to you? Explain. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A3: I would say 40 years ago Mom would be left to deal with the Students education, but in the modern world it can be Dad too. Many of our Parents are single parents and carry way too much of a load. We need empathy to understand the struggles of our modern Students #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A3: both parents are just as important. I think typically I see more moms coming to meetings and I talk to more moms at conferences but dads always play a huge role they just might be a bit more behind the scenes #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A3: My experience - it was different for each, different for varied situations. In general -Dad held high work standards. Wouldn't accept sloppy or half effort. -Mom made sure our classroom experience was healthy for us. Made changes if trends were negative. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A3: Mom was most influential early on, PTA and helping in elem. My folks worked hard n sacrificed but college was not an expectation. They showed me how to work hard, so I did, finally graduated college-first in my fam #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • Linzbaker May 7 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    A3: I typically work closest with moms in the school environment, but I have had equally as positive and productive experiences with dads. In the charter world, we typically have more moms who are home schooling their students. #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    ....also Dad - big in helping me develop curiosity and problem solving Mom - huge in empathy, soft skill essential to education (social learning) and often forgotten. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A3: Either, both, and sometimes neither. The most influence comes from the people who show they truly care for the child. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A4: I think just in general my mom supporting my choices on what I wanted to be when I grew up was huge. As well as helping with college #IEedchat
  • AshleyMSJC5 May 7 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A4. My mom always loved me when I made some really dumb mistakes. Some as a kid, some more recently. #IEedchat
    In reply to @ieedchat
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A4: My mom knew she couldn't afford to pay for college for me, but she always talked about going to college even though neither of my parents ever went. It put the bug in my ear that it was something I could and should do. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A4: My first semester in College I wanted to transfer and come back home, but my mom said "you wanted to go to school in Texas and now you have to finish". She put down the hammer on me and I am glad she did, it was one of my best decisions to go to the U of Dallas #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A3: I just got off line w/ a S whose Mom brought him to me to see if he finished an assignment before he went to an activity. I told him he better remember how lucky he is this Mother's day! #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      Q3: In your experience, who has the most influence when supporting their children with their education, Mom or Dad? Why? #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Q5: What are the most common mistakes you see moms making with their students at school? #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A4: Neg: Grade 6, was assigned to read book to parents, mom fell asleep I let this mean the book didn't matter-got lazy and grade for ELA suffered that semester. Pos: bring home low scores and she didn't judge/penalize but clarified the expected standard. #IEedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      Q4: Is there a moment in your life where your mom’s support (or lack thereof) made a big difference to you? Explain. #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi May 7 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Tough question. I’m taking the 5th on this one. #ieedchat
    In reply to @ieedchat
  • Linzbaker May 7 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A4: My mom actually encouraged me to apply for the TOSA position that I currently have. I was torn about leaving my students and my class and she reminded me that I could potentially reach more students in this position. #IEedchat
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A5: Coddling too much, or not following through with promised consequences. Seen this in way too many parent conferences, especially in discipline related ones. #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A3: believing them when they plagiarize ... lol Mom's know their kids #IEedchat
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    I'm a little late, but couldn't say no to mom #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    These are very strong memories for me. Two experiences that proved significant in my view of edu. Family needs to care about school. Parents/Adults need to maintain high expectation with high support. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    A5: Parents not just Moms do not allow their children enough opportunities to fail and learn from their mistakes. There is way to much hand holding and no accountability on these kids. I am speaking from the perspective of an uncle of a 12 year old boy #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:51 PM EDT
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    a5 I see moms trying to be too helpful, unintentionally robbing the kid of their learning #ieedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Way too much coddling, I tell my brother that he spoils his kid and he has to hold him accountable. Let him fail so he learns. #IEedchat
    In reply to @JSynnott1
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Oh that's just too perfect, well said #IEedchat
    In reply to @judykaylane
  • AshleyMSJC5 May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A5: Moms need to learn the right altitude to hover. Helicopter moms = bad. Too high in orbit = disengaged. #IEedchat
    In reply to @ieedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A4: Both my parents supported me in everything I wanted to do. I am grateful for all the time and energy they gave me. #ieedchat
    • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      Q4: Is there a moment in your life where your mom’s support (or lack thereof) made a big difference to you? Explain. #IEedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Q6: How can schools encourage moms to take an active role in supporting their child’s education? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    I have to admit I have "edited" my sons' essays a little too well #IEedchat
    In reply to @mathkaveli
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A5: Berating their child in front of others. Parent/Guardian needs to maintain cool head in challenging times. Not be soft. Strictness/structure doesn't require one to be mean. #IEedchat
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Tom, I've never heard it put this way and that is so true, nice #IEedchat
    In reply to @AshleyMSJC5, @ieedchat
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A6: Schools need to be careful to not make the false assumption that because parents cant make it to school events that parents don't support their child's education. I have worked with many thoughtful parents that just can't make it to events. #IEedchat
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    What might you have done differently knowing what you know now? #IEedchat
    In reply to @judykaylane
  • JSynnott1 May 7 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A6: Encourage parents to check child's progress at home through school's SIS portal and/or Google Classroom. This doesn't require anyone to come to school or after school event. #IEedchat
  • Linzbaker May 7 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A5: I like when parents support teachers and partner with them to openly brainstorm to support the student. When the parent only sees their way as corrrect, we struggle in putting the student as our priority. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A6: Be part of the team and make sure communication is occurring between school and home. Let's build a team to get that kid to where he needs to go. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A5: agree with @AshleyMSJC5 #ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Any final thoughts on your mom or moms in general? #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    oh so very much, like someone said let them fail and accept that rather than wanting the best score, trophy, etc. Praise was what a good Mommy did #IEedchat
    In reply to @mathkaveli
  • jswilliams May 7 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Final thoughts on #ieedchat: “Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.” W.E.B. Du Bois
  • Chrisjlara24 May 7 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A6: I think in general teachers shouldn’t assume if a parent doesn’t show up then they don’t care. Too often teachers leave those parents out of the loop #IEedchat
  • judykaylane May 7 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A6: agree communication is always the best way to go, and hardest thing to accomplish, let's keep trying #IEedchat
    • rguztec May 7 @ 10:55 PM EDT
      A6: Be part of the team and make sure communication is occurring between school and home. Let's build a team to get that kid to where he needs to go. #IEedchat
  • rguztec May 7 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    FT: Be a compassionate person in every child's life, you never know they might not have that in their life. #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A6: Recently @HeritageHSPats held a Parent Student symposium. Mini workshops and student panel for families with students transitioning to high school in the Fall. Both parents and students went through workshops together. It was awesome and we're looking fwd to next. #IEedchat
  • BaynesHeidi May 7 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I’m grateful for all the moms around me that form the village that helps me raise my boy. #ieedchat
    In reply to @ieedchat
  • ieedchat - Moderator May 7 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining #IEedchat. See you next week at 7:30pm when we discuss another interesting issue.
  • mathkaveli May 7 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    a6 Finding ways to do things both at home and at school together. In elementary there are mother/son(daugther) dances and things like that, but creating experiences like these is important #IEedchat
  • MathButler May 7 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    FT: I love my mom. More as time goes on. She did a lot, A LOT, of big little things that made me who I am. I am proud of that. #IEedchat
  • DeatraLee May 7 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A6: The Family Engagement Center @PerrisHigh & @SRezkalah offers classes for parent involvement & @ThePtownway hosted a Parent Shadow Day. Great opportunities for parents to visit campus. #ieedchat