Helllooooooooo. Kristen here from PA. I’m currently hiding in the 2 year old’s room because I don’t want to crutch downstairs to get the 4 and 6 year olds. Over and under on how long I got before my husband is on to my shenanigans? Oh, I teach 6th grade science. #engagechat
Hey #engagechat - dropping by for a bit. Saw some epic members of my PLN here & wanted to check it out! Alicia from NC - middle school digital learning coach & Media coordinator
Helllooooooooo. Kristen here from PA. I’m currently hiding in the 2 year old’s room because I don’t want to crutch downstairs to get the 4 and 6 year olds. Over and under on how long I got before my husband is on to my shenanigans? Oh, I teach 6th grade science. #engagechat
Hello! Yanisha from Baltimore, MD. I am a 3rd grade Reading Teacher and passionate about the insurance and outs of literacy. I am joining in for the 1st time. #engagechat
Do you have access to snacks? Do they postmates in NC? Can we send you chocolate or ice cream? I had two under two a few years back and support ALL MOMS who hide out from time to time. #survival#teammom#EngageChat
Hi everyone! Amy Mac - Director is curriculum from Illinois climbing in from Port Aransas Tx tonight! I hope you’re all enjoying your break! #engagechat
A1 Spending time with family!! Plus always start the new year off by going to church in the morning and this year going to work out!! Goal to be more active and get into shape this year!! #engagechat
A1: Having some time off before the new year has been amazing! A true time to reflect. I want to bring more focus to my new year. Being more present in every day is always something I strive to do. #engagechat
A1: Here's the thing, 2019 will be here even if I don't watch the tv screen at midnight. It is STILL the New Year if you go to bed like a normal OLD PERSON and get up in the morning. #engagechat
Hi #engagechat Karen from the Gold Coast 🇦🇺 joining for the first time as I'm home this time on a Saturday. I'm a Grade 4 teacher, coach and mentor. I also host #TLAPdownunder
A1: Spending time with family & friends, playing some of the new games we got for Xmas, & maybe spending a few minutes working on a new article I am writing (or maybe not :-). #engagechat
A1: I am *this close* to finished with my first book! WOOT! I will finish it or die trying before 1/1/19. My friends at @middleweb & @RoutledgeEOE are cheering me on! #engagechat
A1 - also, hack for parents of littles: You can change your clock and let them countdown to 9 p.m. They yell and scream and go to bed at a reasonable hour. #didthisforyears#itworksonhusbandstoo#engagechat
A1: This upcoming year I want to make my voice be heard by sharing my passion with others through various platforms. I want to take more risks and grow as much as I can as an educator.#engagechat
A1: personally-evaluate my 2018 goals and develop my 2019 goals. Professionally-continue to lead with the mindset that it's not about me being he best, but about making those I lead better. #engagechat
A1: bringing in the new year with my intentions for the year ahead, having frozen grapes(tradition I’ve done since a kiddo) and watching the ball drop #engagechat
Q1: we will be having dinner at home with a nice glass of wine. I will probably be asleep long before the clock strikes 12. We live an exciting life! #engagechat
A1: I am *this close* to finished with my first book! WOOT! I will finish it or die trying before 1/1/19. My friends at @middleweb & @RoutledgeEOE are cheering me on! #engagechat
A1: My plan this year is to begin 2019 by reflecting on all the positive things that have happened this past year so that I can begin moving forward with a confident and positive mindset from day one #engagechat
A1: Planning to maintain a healthier weight through diet and exercise. Professionally, to acquire a wider repertoire of skills in integrating ICT effectively into the curriculum #engagechat
Family, board games, a little Buffy the Vampire binging and just the joy of spending time with my children Un-encumbered and unhindered with the business of life. #EngageChat Then after midnight to stay open-minded and positive- curious and inquisitive- stay in the moment
A1: I have pt in the afternoon and then. Probably fondue fon-don’t with my husband after putting the kids to bed. Perhaps I’ll do a little perseverating on the past few months... 😂😂🙄 because they’ve been horrid! #engagechat
Hi Tonya! I was in the process of tweeting about the first #TLAPdownunder chat for the new year & saw lots of names I know in this chat, so thought I'd join in. 🙂 #engagechat
A1: Every year I promise I’m not going to be in my pajamas at 8:30 on New Year’s Eve. And every year, I fail. I hate the hype and the idea that new beginnings can’t happen anytime, because they can. #engagechat
A1 I've been really focused on counting the days I have with my students . When we get back - it will be day 79. I want to be intentional and make every day count. #engagechat
Some of my favorite memories growing up!! My parents would always have family/friends over New Year’s Eve for a party and when the clock struck midnight we would go outside and bang pots and pans!! #engagechat
Some of my favorite memories growing up!! My parents would always have family/friends over New Year’s Eve for a party and when the clock struck midnight we would go outside and bang pots and pans!! #engagechat
A1. The 31st is also my son’s birthday so as a family we will watch a movie of his choice , eat @ his favorite restaurant & shoot fireworks. #engagechat
A1b: I’ll probably have a staring contest with my hammies too. They’ve won every game so fAR. I’m hoping for a few wins as I bring in the New Years. But I can’t challenge them to very many or they will stop firing... #engagechat
A2: I want to be clear and focused on my goals for my students - not just keep them busy. I want to help them to be empowered in their own learning journey #engagechat
A2 my major goal would be to land my dream job!! To get more comfortable with the curriculum with the new grade I’m teaching. Embracing changes! #engagechat
A2: become Google certified, level 1; be a better servant leader for my faculty/staff and students; grow our STEM program; grow our outreach program; be a better instructional leader; paint classrooms, now that the hallways are painted; open library for summer 2019. #engagechat
A2: Blog (posted my first one today 🙌🏻🎉). Continue reading and learning more. Find more ways to share and connect globally with others. Listen, watch, and take note of my students interests, strengths, and areas to improve. #EngageChat
A2: My professional goals are to start Genius Hour, have my weekly S leadership team members vlog about the events of our week and share w/parents in Schoology, and I would like to begin blogging myself. #engagechat
A2: I want to be clear and focused on my goals for my students - not just keep them busy. I want to help them to be empowered in their own learning journey #engagechat
A2 try to be a part of more chats. So many great people to collaborate and learn with as we all strive to become better in ourselves classroom...better at life #engagechat
A2: Build our school reading community; gain my Highly Accomplished Teacher accreditation; grow my PLN and #TLAPdownunder; continue blogging; develop my leadership. Plus #Cannonballin any new opportunities that come my way! #engagechat
A2: To be a better leader, continue to improve my knowledge base of education, have several pieces of writing published, and begin working on a book. #EngageChat
A2 helping the mindset that is more important to understand math than to compute without understanding. The allure of right answers is dangerous. #engagechat
A2 my major goal would be to land my dream job!! To get more comfortable with the curriculum with the new grade I’m teaching. Embracing changes! #engagechat
A2: Professional goals are continuing to grow as an educator and leader, putting together a book to give voice to the importance of “creative academics” or the arts, and launching a personal endeavor of helping others heal thru heARTwork! #engagechat
DM IF INTERESTED! 🤗🤗
A2: Probably too many! The goal I think about the most is going back to the classroom, teaching a class, and working alongside an amazing PLC of teachers. I want to transfer what I have learned and observed from others into practice. #EngageChat
A2: I want to help my staff & Ss acheive a B rating (we were a D school 3 yrs ago) and I want to present more often next year. My goal is to present at the national level next in 2019 and continue to work on my book. #engagechat
A2 Specifically, I want to become more proficient at coding - SWIFT, and Python. I also want to continue to develop my understanding of design thinking and growth mindset
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Present at more conferences, help my students kick butt at Quiz Bowl Nationals, keep writing my blog & my biggest is to hunker down and write a book on education. Plus getting back to my podcast-I need to build up my confidence and leap into these #EngageChat starting in January
A2: I really want to blog. Not quite sure where that time is going to come from but... also finish passion projects with my ss, continue my shenanigans (right now I’m on a “it’s my unbirthday kick” and do rube goldbergs again. Really just keep being me. 😊 #engagechat
A2: One professional goal I have for 2019 would be to encourage Ts as much as possible through my podcast, Teachonomy, and the uNseries (hopefully at least 2-3 new books coming in 2019 in the series!) (https://t.co/aQpO4dBxrf) #EngageChat
Hi everyone! I'm a little late to the party, but excited for my first #EngageChat!
A1: New Years this year will be low-key and relaxing! I may not even stay up until midnight! This break is all about relaxation.
A2: become Google certified, level 1; be a better servant leader for my faculty/staff and students; grow our STEM program; grow our outreach program; be a better instructional leader; paint classrooms, now that the hallways are painted; open library for summer 2019. #engagechat
A2: Continue to serve my school, the students, the staff, the community, and the wonderful @scfschools district. I wrote about my 1st year principal goals here. I made progress but the goals remain. https://t.co/r0hs0Cz5Du@middleweb#engagechat
A2: 1. To make my voice be heard. Share my passion of literacy through multiple platforms.
2. I want to work with new teachers helping them navigate through teaching.
3. Continue blogging and maybe write a book one day.
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A2: Blog (posted my first one today 🙌🏻🎉). Continue reading and learning more. Find more ways to share and connect globally with others. Listen, watch, and take note of my students interests, strengths, and areas to improve. #EngageChat
A2: In 2019, I will move full-time into my role as an international literacy consultant. 🌟 I plan to serve and empower others, to share and spread kindness, to continue working on my book, and to keep learning—always. 💖💖
https://t.co/ZIO6HLbWCp#engagechat
A2: Every classroom, every day. That’s my goal. Because it makes my day to see the amazing things happening for kids AND I want to support our staff any way that I can. I’m in an open concept school, so that’s cheating a little... but still. #engagechat
A2a I also want to give myself a break...I can be my worst critic & that can stunt my growth & creativity Be happy with who you are so people can see what you stand for #engagechat
A2: Stretch myself to learn new things, take risks, grow along w/ the Ts I work with, read my growing stack of PD books, write the articles that are bouncing around in my head, revise & add on to the differentiated PD options I have created. #engagechat
A2:A2: To be a better leader, continue to improve my knowledge base of education, have several pieces of writing published, and begin working on a book. #EngageChat
A2b: We are converting an old computer lab over to a STEAM lab, and I am hoping to have it up and running for the new school year. #2019Goals#engagechat
A2: My professional goal for 2019 is to continue building relationships with my students . . . as a school we have been investing in learning about personal learning styles and preferences - I still have work to do! #EngageChat
A2: I want to be more purposeful in my coaching work -- selecting a couple of areas for improvement. I also do a lot of part-time education work, so I need to figure out a good daily schedule to get things done well #engagechat
BEST ADVICE I WAS EVER GIVEN: whenever I feel "guilty" because I "messed up", I remind myself that guilt is intended to correct us when we've done wrong -- if you've done nothing wrong you are experiencing FALSE GUILT - let it go and move on #engagechat
Love the student voice goal - it's so important and something I'm going to focus on next year too. Blogging...just start writing! You can decide later what you want to share. 🙂 #engagechat
A1: Every year I watch the Twilight Zone marathon. I always fry fish, and cook collards, blackeyed peas and hog jowls. My family and I watch the countdown and then call everyone we know screaming HAPPY NEWYEAR! #EngageChat
A2: I'm hoping to move into an instructional coach position. I'm hesitant to leave the classroom, but I'm anxious to help educators reach their professional goals! #engagechat
A3: I started drawing a little as stress relief, and enjoy it so much that I want to keep making time for it. I want to continue to read often (last year 45 books) and I want to support my 13 and 12 year old, as well as the hubs in all the ways I can #engagechat
A3: spend less time at work and much more time, making memories with my family. Ballgames; fishing; visiting Chattanooga (oldest is a Sr.); beach; concerts; movies; short weekend vacations; get in better health (I’m not getting younger); slow down & see life more #engagechat
A2 My professional goal for 2019 is to invest more of my time & energy to @pdkintl. Just recently I was elected as President of Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1123 of Kenosha & Racine Counties of Wisconsin. I’m truly honored, but I know I have some big shoes to fill! #EngageChat
A3: well, I would like to walk again sometime in the next year... 😬😂😂 today in pt, I got my hammies to fire enough that I could tell, but not enough to ring bell I attached to my shoe when I got home. You can’t tell I moved it by the video, but it moved. #15weeks#engagechat
A3: For the first time, my goals for this year are selfish. I spend so much time taking care of others that I have forgotten to do the same for myself. I want to read, love, rest, move & laugh more. Time for self-care & maybe even learning to say "no" a little more! 😊#engagechat
A3: My personal goal for the New Year is to find some BALANCE in my life. I eat, sleep, breath my classroom - I need to make room for the other important things in my life. (This was also my goal for 2018 so . . . I guess I'm still working on it) #EngageChat
Right? LIFE CHANGING. Also, it helps to SAY IT OUT LOUD . -- "THIS IS FALSE GUILT" I got that from a 87 year old church lady. #listentotheelders#engagechat
A3: Finding the work/life balance matters! Feeling like I am the best I can be as a principal, mom, wife, etc...it's always a struggle. In every arena, I always feel I could do more. At the end of the day, I want to live every day w happiness and gratitude. #EngageChat
A3: I started drawing a little as stress relief, and enjoy it so much that I want to keep making time for it. I want to continue to read often (last year 45 books) and I want to support my 13 and 12 year old, as well as the hubs in all the ways I can #engagechat
This is great too!! ❤️ these ideas!! My Ss are going to enjoy something new and love the idea of Ted Talks! I have 4th graders who are very creative, passionate students!! Going to be fun!! #engagechat
A3: I need to make fitness a priority in my life again. Start family walks every night back up in 2019. It is so easy to get caught up in your work and life, that I don't make the time to keep up my fitness plans. #engagechat
Staying mindful- continuing to meditate and read about new strategies to stay positive and focused. Confidence comes from a deep belief in oneself and an open-mind and strength of perseverance #EngageChat my goal mindfulness and serenity
A3 getting back to playing soccer. I began playing to have something for myself and then I’ve had some health problems. I’ve been cleared to play but need to get the courage to get back out there! #engagechat
Would love to connect our classes on Hangouts, if you are willing. Your second graders teaching my 4th graders about this would be amazing!! #engagechat
A3: I've started to recognize that self-care IS student care. When I am in a healthy place -- THEY benefit. #engagechat . Also our school is piloting a program where we have access to a therapist/life coach #amazing
A3: spend less time at work and much more time, making memories with my family. Ballgames; fishing; visiting Chattanooga (oldest is a Sr.); beach; concerts; movies; short weekend vacations; get in better health (I’m not getting younger); slow down & see life more #engagechat
A3: I want to sharpen the saw...Set aside time for exercise and meditation. A healthier mind and body can enable me to be a more effective teacher in the classroom. #engagechat
A3: I will continue to read, read, read. 💗📚💗 I also want to try some new recipes. I LOVE to cook and bake, but lately I've been falling back on tried and true favorites. That's equally great, but I miss trying and tweaking new recipes. #engagechat
A3: Healhy living will be a priority. It will not focus on just weight loss, but other important factors including improved sleep habits, exercise, and stress management. I also plan to continue to improve my financial knowledge. #engagechat
Q2. Professional Goal:
Strengthen and Expand my PLN with Positive High Achieving School Leaders who Focus on Collaborative Solutions rather then Excuses. Refine and Extend My Why! #engagechat
A3: My goal is going to be to listen to my self-talk. I say some really good things to myself on the way to work and then totally forget about them by 8:30 am. I need to stick with my own agenda which is super good. It just gets clouded with things that don’t matter.#EngageChat
A3: Take more hikes, read more books, spend more time w/ friends, make more healthy, yummy food.
Spend less time on things that won't matter & I won't even remember 5 years in the future.
#engagechat
A2 My professional goal for 2019 is to invest more of my time & energy to @pdkintl. Just recently I was elected as President of Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1123 of Kenosha & Racine Counties of Wisconsin. I’m truly honored, but I know I have some big shoes to fill! #EngageChat
A3. My personal goal is to try to read for enjoyment & not for information all of the time. I want to read at least one book a month for pure enjoyment. When I currently read books, it’s for school ie. Curriculum & instruction, discipline, engagement etc. #engagechat
Staying mindful- continuing to meditate and read about new strategies to stay positive and focused. Confidence comes from a deep belief in oneself and an open-mind and strength of perseverance #EngageChat my goal mindfulness and serenity
Yes! Taking care of ourselves each and every day will only lead to more productivity, progress, learning, and positive impact in our mission to serve kids, our world, and the future. 💗💗 https://t.co/gmNg1qcecg#engagechat
A3: I recently published my first podcast, about STEAM education around my district. I am hoping to explore more in the world of podcasting this year. #engagechat
A3: Equip myself with the right tools to be a Literacy Coach and mentor for new teachers. Taking risks, learning more, & collaborating with others are my goals for the upcoming year. #engagechat
A3 getting back to playing soccer. I began playing to have something for myself and then I’ve had some health problems. I’ve been cleared to play but need to get the courage to get back out there! #engagechat
A3: also, just discovered that my @DonorsChoose to pay for @iste2019 registration was fully funded - so new goal find $ to get to Philadelphia in June! #engagechat
A3: I want to sharpen the saw...Set aside time for exercise and meditation. A healthier mind and body can enable me to be a more effective teacher in the classroom. #engagechat
A3-Be present and let things be what they will be. I will physically be busy, to my goal is to not feel busy, especially when I’m with the people I love #EngageChat
This is something we all should do and encourage our students to do...the more we know about someones story, the more we can relate to their walk #engagechat
A2: my professional goals for 2019 are big! I’m changing international schools so I want to find a new school where I can engage Ss, colleagues and Admin more in #outdoorlearning and #nature#education#EngageChat
A3 - If I dump a few twitter chats from the calendar - I can add a few workouts. Wait! I can do them at the same time. Kind of. Problem solved!
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A3-Be present and let things be what they will be. I will physically be busy, to my goal is to not feel busy, especially when I’m with the people I love #EngageChat
A2: Professional goals are continuing to grow as an educator and leader, putting together a book to give voice to the importance of “creative academics” or the arts, and launching a personal endeavor of helping others heal thru heARTwork! #engagechat
DM IF INTERESTED! 🤗🤗
Q3: What personal goals will you accomplish in the new year?
Balance with Health and Career. Two New Adventures with my husband: passports and house plans! #engagechat
A2: Professional Goals for 2019 consist of finishing all the class work for my doctorate, starting to journal for a book, and lead with passion! #EngageChat
A2: I have been reflecting over the break and plan to work harder at spending more time in the classrooms. My plan is to use a rolling cart to become a mobile AP. My word for 2019 is “refection”. #EngageChat
A3: Personal goals for 2019? Be a better father and husband (think I’m doing a good job now but always took for improvement). Start #running again! #EngageChat
A2: I have been reflecting over the break and plan to work harder at spending more time in the classrooms. My plan is to use a rolling cart to become a mobile AP. My word for 2019 is “refection”. #EngageChat
A1: We'll all have dinner together and then my bride will spend time with some dear friends. My girls are spending time with some friends from church. My son and I will have a bachelor night here. #engagechat#lifewithAutism
A4: Asking for feedback and being responsive to it is the best way to stay the course. It’s even more powerful when you’re transparent about your goals to those around you so they can truly help hold you accountable to the things you know to be good. #EngageChat
A4: To ensure that I stay focused on my goals this year I plan to let a few people know that I'm working on work/life balance so they can keep me in check!
I'm also planning to set an alarm on my phone telling me to LEAVE school! #EngageChat
A4 Re-build those relationships that need it, and continue to build on the ones that are growing I need to stay focused on relationship to stay focused on my goals #engagechat
A3: Personal goals are simple... continue trying to be the best person I can be. My motto is “progress, not perfection” and I need to continue the journey. #EngageChat
A4: I find if I review my goals every morning I stick to them more often. I will also schedule in time to do purposeful walkthroughs and coaching multiple times weekly and blog every week. #EngageChat
Mark here from outside D.C.
A3: I have to lose weight (again!!!!...I lost 20lbs in 2017 and gained 15 back since school started) and I have to get healthy!
and Pray more!
A4. Create a checklist & post it in my office & another one at home. I will view it each day & check off the things I have completed. Also getting an accountability partner with similar ambitions as well. #engagechat
I need to write them down. I always do better when I have a written plan. I have also considered making them SMART to flesh them out a bit more. Another idea has been breaking them down into monthly goals to make me feel incremental success. #engagechat
A4: Share my goals with others who will help keep me accountable; have them visible wherever possible; make a plan and stick to it! Reflect on progress through blogging. #engagechat
A4: Taking time to stop & reflect on progress/impediments to progress periodically. Being willing to be flexible, if needed, about the routes I take to my goals. #engagechat
A4: Be mindful and present in what I am doing. I read a blog today that reminded me that my time w my boys is precious and goes by quickly. Sharing experiences w them is my best way to spend time. #engagechat
Confidence, endurance, stamina, determination and belief. A strong will and the mindfulness and positivity to keep my path well-lit. #EngageChat Fortitude and faith in myself to conquer doubts and defeat fear
And also, I started using a bullet journal and it really keeps me on track - plus, I can add artwork and reflections sections Becoming better organized really increases my effectiveness in the classroom and at home #bujo@AtomicHabits#engagechat
A4: Discipline is key. Along the way there will be distractions that will make me forget or neglect my goals. Must put up a sign at my table to remind myself why I first started. #nomoreexcuses#engagechat
A4: slow down and take time to reflect on progress toward goals or revising goals, as needed. Keep focus on my personal “Why’s” (family) and professional “Why’s” (students). Try not to do it all, alone; try not to get it all done, all at once...learn patience! #engagechat
A4 reflect at regular intervals - both during and after. I like to make videos to reflect. And see inside myself - in a way.
#engagechat#TLAP#LearnLAP#LeadLAP#EXPlap
A4: To Ensure I stay focus on my goal, I’m gonna stay connected with my #pln!
I’m constantly inspired and encouraged by my #FamilyLearningNetwork to meet my goals!! #EngageChat
A4: I find if I review my goals every morning I stick to them more often. I will also schedule in time to do purposeful walkthroughs and coaching multiple times weekly and blog every week. #EngageChat
A4: I have started collecting quotes to keep in my calendar, on the exercise bike, on my mirror, in the kitchen, etc. Setting smaller time-bound goals will also help. My word for 2019 is “persistence.” #engagechat
A4: Asking for feedback and being responsive to it is the best way to stay the course. It’s even more powerful when you’re transparent about your goals to those around you so they can truly help hold you accountable to the things you know to be good. #EngageChat
Q4: What will you need to do to ensure that you stay focused on your goals this year? Prioritize, Collaborate, Reflect, and Prioritize Again with Daily Goals and Devotional Prayers #engagechat
A4: to stay focused on my goals I need to stay positive, make sure I’m charging my batteries 🔋, and keep my inner circle and friends close to me. #EngageChat
A2: My professional goal for 2019 is to obtain a new position in my current district. Also, professionally, I'd like to get my TED-Ed Club to produce some successful talks, and for the eSports Team to compete successfully. #engagechat
A4: My OCD keeps me focused. If I set a goal, I meet that goal. I have to be mindful about that! I think of a goal as a promise I make to myself and those who support me. #engagechat
A4: To ensure that I stay focused on my goals this year I plan to let a few people know that I'm working on work/life balance so they can keep me in check!
I'm also planning to set an alarm on my phone telling me to LEAVE school! #EngageChat
A4: Asking for feedback and being responsive to it is the best way to stay the course. It’s even more powerful when you’re transparent about your goals to those around you so they can truly help hold you accountable to the things you know to be good. #EngageChat
A4: Holding myself accountable and not giving up. I can be impatient at times but I am learning that it takes time to be great so things have to manifest, grow and develop for it to a great hit.#engagechat
A4: rely on those on whom I have found out I can rely & push forward, with their help. Stay away from negative, nay-sayers who are satisfied with status quo. Lead with the “runners” as we move the bus. #engagechat
A3: I plan to eat healthier, read more, and pray more to improve my mind, body and soul. A healthier and better me means a healthier and better leader. #EngageChat
A4 #EngageChat See the goal, set the optimal path, narrow and clarify my focus. Envision the completion and success. Anticipate hurdles and lean in to the struggle because that leaves a mark. A mark of pride and a journey well worth the mileage
Hey Mark. I’m doing a Teacher Feature on my site Teachonomy in 2019 weekly to celebrate amazing teachers everywhere and the amazing things they are doing. Would love you to nominate so I can contact them! #EngageChat
Not going alone or trying to do everything at once are tricky - a good idea to gather a tribe around you who will help, support, encourage, keep you on track, and motivate you. 👍🏼 #engagechat
A4 #EngageChat See the goal, set the optimal path, narrow and clarify my focus. Envision the completion and success. Anticipate hurdles and lean in to the struggle because that leaves a mark. A mark of pride and a journey well worth the mileage
A1: New Year's Eve in my family means overtime for my boyfriend, and busy, profitable nights for my daughters. I will probably spend a quiet night in reading and relaxing since everyone else will be working. I am very please with that opportunity. 🤓#engagechat
A4 every movement, personal and professional starts with the compelling why. Focusing on the why keeps you in the correct mindset to follow through.#engagechat
I find the morning a great time to find my center and determine the direction I want the day to go. Usually lasts about an hour but I keep trying... #engagechat#BestLaidPlans
A4: Get back to basic values. Peel away the things that keep me from my goals. Get back to those simple routines that I let go...Oh and pray more!!!! #engagechat
A4 #EngageChat Collaboration is so important to reaching goals- seek like-minded friends and pack light- this way the journey is more spontaneous and eventful
I just got my mobile office before we started break! I am hoping that it will allow me to be in classrooms more next year as well. Great goal and I wish you the best! #engagechat
A4: I'm going to have to practice what I tell my students. It's better to do fewer things well than to do everything halfway. I've spread myself thin this year. Time to focus on the priorities. Time to take care of my rocks! https://t.co/P2yIwubUuS#engagechat
Love this!! Relying on those who are genuinely passionate and positive has helped me. Staying away from the negative & “fake positive/kind” people has been huge for me this year!! Took me a while to see the fakeness 😔 #engagechat
A5: a great memory from the classroom was the day, I award a young man the Empathy Award as I had observed him supporting a differently abled student -- he still wears that badge proudly and non sees himself as empathetic. He was previously a known bully #engagechat
A5: Many of my greatest memories have been with my incredible nephew. Every moment is precious as he grows so quickly and we live in different countries. #engagechat
A5: Taking a risk to submit an article to EdWeek, having it published & then finding it was the most read teacher article of 2018.
https://t.co/iFwgHoGqym#engagechat
A5 The walk I've taken with these 4 people is my 2018 memory. I could, and should, write a long blog about this year & how these 4 had a role in all of it #engagechat
A5: Union was a national finalist for the STEM Award of Excellence by FETC. We earned a service award from the state of TN for our outreach program. Union established its first Beta Club for our students. We moved from bi-weekly to weekly STEM. We improved our Ag-STEM #engagechat
A5: a great memory from the classroom was the day, I award a young man the Empathy Award as I had observed him supporting a differently abled student -- he still wears that badge proudly and non sees himself as empathetic. He was previously a known bully #engagechat
A5: I posed the ?- “How can we help others”. My S’s came up with 4 ideas. 1 was have a hot choc fundraiser and use that $ to buy needed items for a local homeless shelter. We raised $1332!! #engagechat
A5 there were many exciting memories but one would be having each of my students present their passion projects to the community and assistant superintendent. Seeing them advocate for the change they wanted to see in their world will always stay with me.
#engagechat
A4: To ensure I stay focused on my goals, I’m going to journal more. I'm going to write down my plans with a marker in a notebook so that I can visualize them and not accidentally forget my goals. #EngageChat
A5: I’m late to the party, Marvia #tosa new teacher induction mentor, lots of great memories; daughter graduates HS & made it through her 1st semester @CSULB#engagechat
Q5: Share a great memory from 2018. #engagechat My ❤️! 3 Boys, 3 Daughter-in-Laws, and 6 Grandbabies! All Home for Christmas! Being Grandparents is the Best!!!!
A5 listening to my daughter read a book! She’s dyslexic and struggles. Her smile after she competed it was priceless. I wish I got a picture but I was just so caught up in the moment. My mama heart was soaring that night! She’s worked so hard. #engagechat
Love this! My students are all (2nd-5th graders) looking for a project that supports one of the 17 goals for sustainability. I love working on things like this! #engagechat@TheWorldsLesson
A5: A recent message from a graduating student affirms what I do as an educator...to inspire those under our charge to give of their best by believing in them despite and in spite of their weaknesses . We all need someone to believe in us, don't we? 😉#engagechat
G_d bless you for sharing your experience! I LOVE that you speak loud and proud! You show Americans that welcoming our newcomers and celebrating those who came long ago is part of what makes America so great! I am literally crying as I watch & type. #engagechat
A5: I wrote a blog about this last week - my Top 5 Highlight Reel, inspired by @cpoole27. Dev class & school reading community; relationships with my students; engaging learning experiences; & Twitter! #engagechat#TLAPdownunderhttps://t.co/PyeYseFgqp
A4: I'd have to say that I need to prioritize better to determine whether my smaller goals will have an impact on my larger ones. Take less on at one time. "I can do anything, but not everything." #engagechat
A5 A great memory is finding my ride or die person with with @Stilwells_Class Always up for trying new things, presenting together, but just a great educator who encourages me to #becomebettet A true friend! #engagechat
A4: Journaling. I need to get back into writing amd reflecting. Putting my thoughts on paper helps me to focus on the situation at hand versus reacting and moving on to the next issue. #engagechat.
A5: #engagechat a great memory was a Saturday day I spoke on the phone with my first #PLN friend from the twittersphere and being inspired to find my voice again through my writing and my art this art was inspired by the conversation that changed my year
🙏🏻 @tracyscottkelly 🙏🏻
A5. Lots of good memories...One was this Summer, teaching Summer School Program...Hadn't taught in the Summer for years, and had so much fun with the kids! #engagechat
A5: today's news from our state department will be a great memory to recall. Our school, CES received a report card grade of "A" Its all about the teachers and students. #CESLEAD#engagechat
A5: To know me is to know I ❤️all things baseball. This year we went to ballparks 27 and 28 (Astros and Rangers)...#HappyPlace#EngageChat...cheers to 2019 memories! Thanks, all!
My grandpa used to say, "What could we do if we had enough guys?" Which generally resulted in some kind of crazy prank, but in my brain became - "What could we do if we had enough compassionate people working toward a common goal?" #engagechat
