Episode 95 – Reflect and Refresh
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Anne Beck @MrsBeck25 with OSSBA
Overview of chat topic
Reflect and Refresh
Questions from the chat:
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Q1: Favorite holiday tradition or plans you have for the Winter break! GO! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Fq3ekzhmi7
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A1) Noche Buena, watching Die Hard & doing everything to the soundtrack of Christmas music #OklaEd
— Nessa Perez (@vperezy) December 24, 2018
A1: One of my favorite holiday traditions is picking different wrapping paper for each child's gifts and not using labels. They don't know until they start unwrapping which gifts are theirs.🎁 #oklaed https://t.co/RWrEPLCcbl
— Christy Watson (@Christy_writes) December 24, 2018
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Q2: Celebrate our successes! What are a few of your high points of 2018? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/1ea9rFMgQs
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A2) The big high point is founding the Teaching and Leading Initiative to support school districts in developing novice teachers. With almost 3,000 emergency certs and almost 1/2 of our teaching force considered "novice," it is a moral imperative to support them #oklaed https://t.co/WAltu3UrDB
— TLI Oklahoma (@OklahomaTli) December 24, 2018
A2- I set to a resolution to read at least 15 books this year and not just work related books. I kept to it and accomplished this goal!! #oklaed https://t.co/aQq2ukRCWf
— Jason L. Midkiff (@jmidkiff) December 24, 2018
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Q3: Learn from our mistakes! What do you look forward to improving on in 2019? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/z43T0Ohfyi
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A3: All the things: more quality time with family, embracing work challenges, getting better at being down during downtime. #oklaed https://t.co/tpKGL3oAbX
— Christy Watson (@Christy_writes) December 24, 2018
A3) I won’t allow myself to be sucked into the negativity like I often did in 2018. I’ll also work harder on remembering my worth. Self worth has always been a struggle for me and it can often debilitate my determination. That’s changing in 2019. #oklaed https://t.co/ISirnZOkdp
— Angela Clark Little 🍎 (@angmlittle) December 24, 2018
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Q4: Educators are notorious for bringing their work home. How are you putting your educator role aside and taking care of YOU this holiday break? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/RbDmQpZqdB
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A4: I took off last week. The whole family spent time working on a 1,000-piece puzzle. Kept my mind from defaulting to work! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/FtPPqm6Vpi
— Christy Watson (@Christy_writes) December 24, 2018
A4) I am going to argue that we are working… on a break. But we are continuous students that will never quit on behalf of our students. We take care of ourselves by doing the learning, reflecting, and connecting that keeps us balanced. #oklaed https://t.co/j3CvkXADnk
— TLI Oklahoma (@OklahomaTli) December 24, 2018
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Q5: Are you planning on doing ANY work during the break? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/rNBzNE69wn
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A5: Not doing any work until the 27th. (Although I have been returning emails and messages. 😬) I want to model the behavior I hope for my kids to carry forward. The holiday break is about traditions, reflection, and goal-setting. #OklaEd https://t.co/kJIeDgIIGP
— Carri Hicks (@hicks4ok) December 24, 2018
A5. Welllll…I planned on not doing any work, but then I let myself get behind on grading before break soooo…#oklaed
— Lauren Peña (@lauren_pena16) December 24, 2018
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Q6: As educators, do you feel pressured to work or prepare for the following semester during your break? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/S2xPn8FzE9
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A6. For me, working during breaks is more about the issue of “getting ahead” knowing that eventually I’ll “be behind.” Its about maintaining a productive balance so that I stay on pace. #OKLAED 1/2 https://t.co/IOdPjJJ6ES
— Lara Searcy, PhD-NBCT (@LaraSearcy112) December 24, 2018
No pressure to do it, but I think it’s necessary to reflect so you can grow. #oklaed
— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) December 24, 2018
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Q7: In years past, many teachers have had to get part time jobs to supplement their income. Since the pay raise, IYO, are more teachers able to enjoy their well deserved break? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/7dHBkXhJLP
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A7) I have heard of some doing some things they have not been able to do. Some are still working the same, some less. They have definitely been appreciative of the raises! #oklaed https://t.co/uIxatO2HLr
— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) December 24, 2018
A7- Honestly, no. I still know many Ts w/2nd & 3rd jobs. The raise was a GREAT 1st step, but the reality is that it wasn’t even a cost of living adjustment since the last one. #justbeinghonest #oklaed https://t.co/d3q0dpcRkv
— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) December 24, 2018
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Q7b: Any teachers here tonight still working second jobs during the holiday? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/xinxdqJud0
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A7b #oklaed Maybe instead of the next billionaire philanthropist funding Big Standardized Tests, we can encourage one to fund scholarships for teacher prep candidates and student loan relief for starting teachers.
— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) December 31, 2018
A7) Out shopping today I ran into two Ts working their second jobs in retail. I think some are still playing catch up. Sad but true. #oklaed
— Craig McVay (@mcvay51) December 24, 2018
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Q8: Suggest one activity or place other #oklaed peeps should try and visit before returning to the RL! pic.twitter.com/3U85IBs4uk
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
A8) Educators must connect with kids and families. Ts and Es should visit our kids and truly understand the community deeply. Take a bus. Go to church. Go to the library. Be present. #oklaed
— TLI Oklahoma (@OklahomaTli) December 24, 2018
A8: I know it sounds strange but just walk around midtown in Oklahoma city. I have been hanging out there the last few months. It is so amazing. #OklaEd https://t.co/6e2YKdPlZd
— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) December 24, 2018
Bonus
#OklaEd Bonus Question via @TeachFromHere pic.twitter.com/bkUuYOS887
— Anne Beck (@MrsBeck25) December 24, 2018
Bonus: #oklaed Nothing changes on Christmas Day. I still want my Dr. Pepper! https://t.co/aeR4IEiYZd
— Kathy Dunn (@KathySDunn) December 24, 2018
Bonus) Salted Carmel Apple Cider. 🙂 #oklaed https://t.co/81AYj9Mh0y
— Dr. April Grace (@ShawneeSup) December 24, 2018
Boomsauce Tweet(s) of the Night:
Erin:
Scott:
A2. Well improvement in education and Ts moving to congress is hands down one. I finished a book that comes out in april, was named NBCT at the beginning of this month and still love teaching all year long. #oklaed
— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) December 24, 2018
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