#KatyISDchat Archive
Education-based chat over various topics.
Thursday April 13, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to our April
#katyisdchat
"Communicating Your Work to the World" Please take a moment to introduce and share a bit about yourself!
participatechat
Apr 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#KatyISDchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/63fpX2zUIO
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Ronnie Mosher | Principal at WoodCreek Elementary
#wcerangers
in
#katyisd
| Excited to be here! |
https://t.co/ZPSqR4tQkP
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hi everyone, I'm Diana, a curriculum coordinator and I love Starburst jellybeans.
#katyisdchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Lindsey Chase and I'm the math coach
@taysjrhigh
Curently enroute to Easter weekend and I love Reese's Eggs!
#KatyISDchat
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi y'all! Happy Thursday! I'm Elyse and teach sped in Katy. Super grateful for a day off tomorrow.
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Where are you going, Lindsey?
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81, @TaysJrHigh
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Don't miss out on the next hour of Communicating Your Woek with
#KatyISDChat
! It's going to be epic!
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
Kwabena is here. Passionate about creating a better future for our kids
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Thanks so much! Happy to be here. :)
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
We have 8 total questions tonight. I'm looking forward to our dialogue. Q1 is coming up in one minute! Can't Wait!!
#katyisdchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hello, I'm Cheryl, AP at MRE and member of Second Baptist West Praise Team. Ready to sing in 4 Easter service this weekend.
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Here's Q1!!
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Kwabena!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @DrKwabena
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
You know, just a little place I like to call
#glampingadventures
!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao, @TaysJrHigh
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Cheryl!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Howdy. I'm the SS IC at Beck and Cinco Ranch JHs. Glad to be here and learn with everyone.
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: It's important to make connections between what I'm doing and what others are doing. Promotes collaboration!
#katyisdchat
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A1: it creates positive energy and showcases greatness in your building. It also helps you reflect on your practice
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1 so many reasons, but first I think we have to tell our story bc if we aren't, someone else out there is telling it for us!
#katyisdchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Greatness doesn't happen in a vacuum. When we reach out, we learn from each other. Strength in numbers.
#KatyISDChat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Brent Clarkson, AP at MPJH here in
@katyisd
. Excited to jump in. Sorry I'm late...just wrapped up family dinner!
#KatyISDchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
#jimmycasas
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Love this.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 to showcase and share what your Ss and Ts are doing. It promotes collaboration with others & allows for feedback too.
#katyisdchat
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1-W/ so much negativity & misunderstanding w/ what goes on in public ed, we have to let the community know what is going on.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
So glad to see you my friend!!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX, @katyisd
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Agree. We all add a different angle/perspective. That's a good thing!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Yes! I have learned so much from my
#PLN
and I love that it's so easy to reach out and say tell me more about that great thing!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT
This is so true!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @CoachLaFollett
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2 is coming up in one minute!
#katyisdchat
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1-And we need to celebrate what the teachers & students in our schools are doing b/c there are great things happening.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Half of our job is to do excellent work. the other half is to communicate that work to the world.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2 is here!
#katyisdchat
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Hola, excited 🤗 and ready to learn.Spanish teacher at MDJH.
#KatyISDchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I love sharing what others are doing. They sometimes don't see their greatness.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: How can we be effective if our community doesn't like the school or doesn't know what we do?
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
YES!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @CoachLaFollett
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Hey there!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Welcome, Martha! I'm happy to see you here tonight!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: Schools are often perceived as "closed" to the public & cast in a neg light. We MUST share the good. If we don't, who will?
#KatyISDchat
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2-Anyone who will listen? I think we prioritize for our community, teachers, and the district in that order.
#katyisdchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Yes, and you have to steal it, in
@MarkMccord10
words, because that's how it becomes your own!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser, @MarkMccord10
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Yes. Yes. and YES!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Great to be here, Ronnie! Thanks for hosting.
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @katyisd
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: My audience for my work right now is educators and the community. The group in my thoughts is always students.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
How would you define the community?
#katyisdchat
In reply to @CoachLaFollett
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A2: Everyone. You're always representing yourself and your people. We have a great platform and we never know who's watching
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 Audience is parents, community,&the schools outside of our own.If we don't collaborate & share,others won't know what we do.
#katyisdchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: My KISD colleagues, my friends in former districts, people I've met at prof. conferences, my Twitter PLN.
#KatyISDChat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Truly...anyone who will listen. I want everyone to know what GREAT stuff our Ts and Ss are capable of doing.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Great point!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Hahne_KingEle
wil_taz13
Apr 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
I'm ready to learn too. I'm a First Grade teacher at MGE. I'm excited to find out how we can communicate what we do better.
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 Students (instagram), parents (FB), stakeholders, and the education world at large (twitter)
#katyisdchat
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I'm jumping in late! Paula Kingsley, and I just finished my first week as an ELA IC at MCJH. Greatest week ever!
#katyisdchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Welcome!
#Katyisdchat
In reply to @PaulaDKingsley
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 The community. Work in progress. What happens in our classroom should be open for our community or more.
#KatyISDchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: Anyone who I meet. I've brag about my school to strangers at the mall, in elevators, at community events, etc.
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: I think it starts with those inside the organization. We have to know our collective message.
#katyisdchat
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Caitlin Fedderke, Third Grade ELAR teacher at Tom Wilson Elementary!!
#KatyISDchat
🤗
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#katyisdela
Not surprised, Paula. It's one of the best contents around. Ha!
#katyisdchat
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I'm jumping in late! Paula Kingsley, and I just finished my first week as an ELA IC at MCJH. Greatest week ever!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
One more minute and Q3 will be revealed!
#katyisdchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
This is so true! So important to use it to spread the greatness that happens in our halls!
#Katyisdchat
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A1: It's important because you never know what other educator you might influence, or be influenced by.
#KatyISDchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yeah!
#katyisdela
#katyisdchat
#elaisthebest
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I'm jumping in late! Paula Kingsley, and I just finished my first week as an ELA IC at MCJH. Greatest week ever!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3 is here. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: Then...our students, parents, surrounding community, other educators, and the WORLD! :)
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Anyone that will listen. I love that!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Welcome! I'm so glad you joined us.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @wil_taz13
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A1: We are the authors of our story! If we don't share it, who will?!
#KatyISDChat
#KatyISD
In reply to @ronniemosher
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: Your audience is your community! Collaboration is key for any educator!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I'm so glad you join us, Paula! Welcome!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @PaulaDKingsley
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: I am passionate abt students' learning. I want them to love school. I want them to have unlimited doors open for them.
#katyisdchat
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: EVERYONE! Those in and outside of education.
#KatyISDChat
#KatyKSD
In reply to @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Sounds like you've never met a stranger! LOL!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: EVERYONE! Those in and outside of education.
#KatyISDChat
#KatyISD
In reply to @ronniemosher
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Hey Faubs!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MrsFaubs, @ronniemosher
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Work it! Share til they've already heard of you, then share some more,
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Welcome to the chat, Caitlin! Glad to see you here.
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A3: Our work is about making people better. We focus on humanity and relationships. Everything else is a bonus
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Excellent point!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: My Ss truly matter & are capable of so much more than we give them credit 4. Also that rel'ships r @ the core of what I do.
#KatyISDchat
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3 Students happiness and well being should come first, always. Connect. That's how great learning happens.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT
YES!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3-My goal is to show the hard work and talents of our students and teachers.
#Katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I feel the same about wanting them to love school!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2 Respect. Without respect we can not truly communicate anything. Model and expect it in all areas.
#KatyISDchat
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I want my audience to experience the love of learning my students have and how passionate they are.
#KatyISDchat
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
YES! The sonic worker before school knows a lot. I share the goodness with the world.
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
wil_taz13
Apr 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
A2 I think our audience is our kids, their parents, our community, and other educators.
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 I want our kids to know they matter and to celebrate their academic, social, emotional and extracurricular achievements.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q4 coming up in one minute. Outstanding conversation!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Very well put, sir! "Focus on humanity and relationships" YES!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @DrKwabena
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
YES!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3 Focusing on trust, positive relationships, & providing ed to all no matter the challenge.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q4 drops NOW!
#katyisdchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
You're doing a great job, Ronnie! Keep it up!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
YES!!! Giving Ss a reason to want to know more.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
CoachLaFollett
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3-I also want the community to know how much I appreciate being able to work with their kids, even the porcupines.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Thanks for the encouragement! :)
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX
wil_taz13
Apr 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
A3 The core values should always incorporate serving our kids first. They are what matters and they're our future.
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Trust is a MUST!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @Hahne_KingEle
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: My passion for students to understand their learning leads to my work with SBG.
#katyisdchat
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Do what's best for Ss with passion and integrity!
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Excellent point. They need to know why.
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @Hahne_KingEle, @MsFedderkeTWE
wil_taz13
Apr 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
A3 We are getting them ready for tomorrow's jobs and society.
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Yes! I have a kindergartner now and I never want him to stop saying 'guess what I learned today?'
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82, @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Fist bump!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao, @marthaca82
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Heyyy Girrrrrl!! Can we be under the same roof already?!
#SJHcats
#1stYearFire
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao, @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I LOVE educators with passion. It's contagious!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @MrsFaubs
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A4: fortunately my values drive my work. I couldn't do the work without my belief in people.
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: My primary message is that kids come first. Everything we do should reflect what's best for them.
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
AMEN!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @wil_taz13
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
#girrrrlllllllyouknowit
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MrsFaubs, @ronniemosher
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4: Your core values drive your work! It's why and how you do what you do!
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @ronniemosher
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT
As I have worked to create a declaration of the culture to come
@SJHCats
, I have embedded my beliefs and core values into it
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q4 drops NOW!
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT
Standards Based Grading
#katyisdchat
In reply to @CoachLaFollett
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT
You're belief in people shines through you in just your interactions. You bring out the best in others.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @DrKwabena
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4: Everything I do hinges on doing what's best for kids, not myself. I'm in this for THEM to see how great they can be.
#KatyISDchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A4 That belief system guides everything-whole child matters-find an individual way to connect and reach each one
#katyisdchat
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Likewise to admin!! Hope your day on the roof was as fun as it seemed! ☺️
#LuckyKiddos
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @ronniemosher
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4: Work hard, play hard! The work you put into anything in your life leads to great rewards. 🎉
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
YES! It's why we keep coming back to the very hard (but rewarding) work!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MrsFaubs
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 I respect my Ss I don't demand what I can't offer to them or others I respect them inside and outside my classroom.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Great insight! Q5 coming up in one minute!
#katyisdchat
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Honesty and integrity. My students know that I am being real with them so they are real with me. They struggle and succeed.
#katyisdchat
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A4 my values drive my instruction. I don't see my profession as just a job. It's a passion to bring ed accessible for all.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT
You have done this strategically and deliberately. It's quite impressive. You will reap from your hard work in the future!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MarkMccord10, @SJHCats
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
PREACH!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao, @CoachLaFollett
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Question 5!
#katyisdchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: I believe what I do is not a job, it's my ministry. Daily, I want to do something that impacts a child's life for better.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
YES!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Lots of future
@SJHCats
on the
#katyisdchat
right now!
@MarkMccord10
@MrsFaubs
@marthaca82
#sjhcats
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
It was the best day ever! The best part was watching kids talk about it afterward. LOL! Thx for watching, my friend.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MrsFaubs
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
Collaborating on a bigger scale- learning with a great PLN has changed me so much. Educators are generous with their knowledge
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Here's Q1!!
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: Twitter is the best, fastest way!
#KatyISDChat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
The writing on the walls - such a great hallmark!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @MarkMccord10, @SJHCats
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
They can read us like a book. Excellent point!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @PaulaDKingsley
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Ss will return the respect that we extend them!
#KatyISDChat
https://t.co/ucEUbAkSzK
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 I respect my Ss I don't demand what I can't offer to them or others I respect them inside and outside my classroom.
#KatyISDchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4b: If we are able to see our Ss as more than just test scores and achievement ratings, our work will always be worthy!
#KatyISDchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
An audience can be flexible and an interactive experience will keep them engaged- all Ss should have a chance to be the star
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2 is here!
#katyisdchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
I plan on picking his brain at some point and reaping a little of that goodness too. Coffee soon, Mark? ;-)
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @MarkMccord10, @SJHCats
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Ss will return the respect that we extend them!
#KatyISDChat
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 I respect my Ss I don't demand what I can't offer to them or others I respect them inside and outside my classroom.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
It is my mission field as well. I work for God and serve people.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A5: Nothing more powerful than having kids communicate your values. That's when you know you've made an impact.
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5 Twitter is my favorite way to share ideas and what my school is doing. I share some on fb too.
#katyisdchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
Mindfulness, respect, generosity, compassion, community spirit, positive outlook, listen skills
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3 is here. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
#katyisdchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Thanks for jumping in, CJ! Always great to have your insight!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ChouinardJahant
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in one minute. Keep the ideas coming!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
YES! The best place to start is looking in the mirror
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In reply to @MarkMccord10
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
Being aware & mindful, supportive, respectful, patient, forgiving, humble compassionate are all necessary in a classroom & life
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q4 drops NOW!
#katyisdchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
You two are speaking my language. It's why I transitioned from vocational ministry into edu. So many lives to impact!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @cheryljglasser
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5 I love when's our community uses our campus hashtag,
#TaysTitans
it's a joy to see what they are excited about!
#katyisdchat
PaulaDKingsley
Apr 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A5 I keep thinking about StrengthsFinders. All our values contribute to the team dynamic - even my crazy strategic thinking!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Question 6 is here!
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MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: Strengths Finder! Establishing team/campus/committee norms.
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
YEEEEES! The ultimate way to share your work with others!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @DrKwabena
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Excellent points.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ChouinardJahant
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: Twitter and Instagram! Instagram surprisingly has a large teacher following!
#katyisdchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
Ss come first. Step into the building with positive goals & intentions & get to know your Ss. The more we know them- trust
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Question 5!
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ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
This is an amazing place to serve people from all walks of life.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @BClarksonTX, @cheryljglasser
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Absolutely! The # are great tools to gain ideas and super top.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Woohoo many of my kiddos will be Titans!
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In reply to @LnChase81
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Thank man! YOU DA MAN!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MarkMccord10, @cheryljglasser
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Modeling is the key!
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ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Question 5!
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EduGladiators
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
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#EduGladiators
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#KatyISDchat
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Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Oooh. Tough one. You're making me think
@ronniemosher
!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Question 6 is here!
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ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
LOL! I've feel the same! Let's keep moving that needle and communicating that work out.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @cheryljglasser, @BClarksonTX
triciafreyes
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4
#KatyISDchat
Teaching is a different kind of "work" - we work to better the child as a whole, to help them find meaning in their lives.
In reply to @ronniemosher
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
My classroom is a community w/student written goals & objectives- self-monitoring & flexible groups builds camaraderie
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Question 6 is here!
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LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Sharing tends to lead to more sharing for sure!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MarkMccord10
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Sorry I am so late My Katy comrades. Melissa from BDJH
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ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT
I've become a national trainer in this. The deeper I go in this, the more I agree with it's approach. It's a great approach.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @PaulaDKingsley
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5 we share and celebrate when our lessons rock! I love getting call from other teachers telling " my students loved it"
#KatyISDchat
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A6 tough ?-in school, my community knows I have the Ss trust & make ed assessable. Outside-leading by example & sharing.
#KatyISDchat
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Glad to be in this house!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @SJHCats
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
SeeSaw is a great tool!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @wil_taz13
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
When we see our Ss as individuals & welcome their opinions & ideas, share in the planning of lessons we bld life long learners
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Q7 coming up in one minute!
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ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Eeeeeeexcellent. :)
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In reply to @Diana_Sarao
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: ok, one thing my audience communicates is that they care deeply about their child receiving feedback on their learning.
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Question 7! This is so important!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Once you take that first vulnerable step, you tend to develop bravery to do it more.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81, @MarkMccord10
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6 hope is that our stakeholders see the innovation, relationships & excellence that we are working to build
@TaysJrHigh
#katyisdchat
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A6: Most are sharing that or staff really cares about kids and that our environment is positive
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A6: My audience communicates that their child feels loved & that they can be who they truly are in my room.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Sounds like an area you can leverage to share your work. :)
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Simply to see them as learners and that we have the privilege to guide them.
#KatyISDchat
BClarksonTX
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4b: If we are able to see our Ss as more than just test scores and achievement ratings, our work will always be worthy!
#KatyISDchat
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A7: By helping them understand the importance of continuing to share the good news
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7 share out (retweet) what our audience is sharing, display on campus via
@tweetbeam
#katyisdchat
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Give voice in the creation of things that matter & then communicate that they are to be ambassadors for the work they now own
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Question 7! This is so important!
#katyisdchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
The parents of my students - audience members-share in my passion for inquiry, failure & growth, & challenging lessons
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Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
:) and the struggle is rethinking what 'feedback' looks like beyond a 100 point scale
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In reply to @ronniemosher
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
That is truly awesome!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Lean into the discomfort!
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Once you take that first vulnerable step, you tend to develop bravery to do it more.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81, @MarkMccord10
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Talk about feeling that
#1stYearFire
with some fellow
@SJHcats
on the
#KatyISDChat
tonight!🔥
@MarkMccord10
@Diana_Sarao
@marthaca82
#SJHcats
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
That's amazing. The trust you have built can be leveraged to more explicitly share your core values. Wow!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7 Share & show others what's happening within and as a result of your school/classroom.
#katyisdchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Love this! What great feedback for you!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q8 (last one) coming up in one minute!
#katyisdchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
Know them, talk to them, include them in the decision making. Inclusion of all voices makes learning fruitful & bountiful
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Question 7! This is so important!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT
This is changing at WCE. The needle is moving in Katy ISD. Keep up the good work in this area!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT
We need to create a moral imperative around this work!
@rickwormeli2
#KatyISDchat
#SBL
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT
:) and the struggle is rethinking what 'feedback' looks like beyond a 100 point scale
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ronniemosher
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: Be as transparent as possible. Model sharing the good. Hope for a domino effect.
#KatyISDChat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q8 is here! Let's end with bang and commit to action together!
#katyisdchat
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: Your audience communicating w/ their child about their day at school. Really digging in deep & not just surface level qsts
#KatyISDchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: By helping extend our circle of influence.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Include them in the decision making....YEEEEESSSS!!!!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ChouinardJahant
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
One bite at a time!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ronniemosher
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
ABSOLUTELY!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MarkMccord10, @rickwormeli2
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6 A parent hug me today and told me, my daughter adores you!Thank you. That tells me I am communicating my values to them. 🤗
#KatyISDchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7
#katyisdchat
The whole child is truly nurtured through a set of common goals, mission, vision- Ps, Ts, Admin together are the foundation
MrsFaubs
Apr 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: As Ts open your classroom via
@Seesaw
, Twitter, etc. Thanks
@Dockal1JRE
for being my huge Seesaw inspiration this year!
#KatyISDChat
In reply to @ronniemosher, @Seesaw, @Dockal1JRE
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT
LOVE this.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A8 I want to share out something great that is happening through the eyes of a student on a daily basis ...
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT
We have some PASSIONATE people here tonight! I am so ENERGIZED to be around you guys!!
#katyisdchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Know their name, make eye contact, smile & greet them daily- model Listening & respect & you create a safe haven for learning
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
This is awesome!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Loved this! We work to Better the child. It takes a village to raise a child!
#KatyISDchat
@triciafreyes
triciafreyes
Apr 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4
#KatyISDchat
Teaching is a different kind of "work" - we work to better the child as a whole, to help them find meaning in their lives.
In reply to @ronniemosher
DrKwabena
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#KatyISDchat
A8: Send out a random good news message to my parents letting them know that their kids are amazing...period
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Continue to distill my values into a simple story that will resonate, inspire, & challenge those I lead/support
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q8 is here! Let's end with bang and commit to action together!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Excellent point!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @triciafreyes
wil_taz13
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#katyisdchat
A7 Taking risks and trying new ways of communicating. Students can be the communicators and we can be facilitators.
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8 part 2 - so, ask a kid, tell me something great that happened at Tays today and communicate that with the world!
#katyisdchat
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Lead in 360 degrees!
#KatyISDchat
cheryljglasser
Apr 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: By helping extend our circle of influence.
#katyisdchat
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT
This is very true!
#KatyISDchat
In reply to @wil_taz13
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Know their name. I could do this better as well.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @ChouinardJahant
Hahne_KingEle
Apr 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A8 Share what's good and how Ss are progressing more. Sharing school and classroom greatness.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT
They will never forget a gesture like that.
#katyisdchat
In reply to @DrKwabena
MsFedderkeTWE
Apr 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A8: Talking! Just plain talking to build those key relationships!
#katyisdchat
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A8: Keep tweeting. Personally, I think I want to make an index card w my values. Start thinking how to share
#SJHCats
values.
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Great idea!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thank you for joining
#katyisdchat
tonight! I really enjoyed our talk! Come May 11, 2017 from 8-9pm CST for our next chat w
@karendsparks
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
AMEN! PREACH IT!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @MsFedderkeTWE, @wil_taz13
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@ronniemosher
awesome job moderating on a holiday weekend! Thank you for sharing your greatness!
#KatyISDChat
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
This is a great list of the small things that have huge
#impact
#KatyISDchat
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Know their name, make eye contact, smile & greet them daily- model Listening & respect & you create a safe haven for learning
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
I love this idea!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @Diana_Sarao
marthaca82
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A7 I want more community involve projects where the students get to interact with people outside the classroom.
#KatyISDchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thank YOU!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you, again
@BClarksonTX
@Diana_Sarao
@CoachLaFollett
@LnChase81
for asking me to moderate tonight's chat
#katyisdchat
. It was fun!
Diana_Sarao
Apr 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT
That's a great idea!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @LnChase81
MarkMccord10
Apr 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Stealing this one!
#KatyISDchat
LnChase81
- Moderator
Apr 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8 part 2 - so, ask a kid, tell me something great that happened at Tays today and communicate that with the world!
#katyisdchat
ronniemosher
Apr 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Imbedding your communication inside student work. LOVE IT!
#katyisdchat
In reply to @marthaca82
ChouinardJahant
Apr 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A8
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