Episode 21 – Tell Your Story

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Podcast Hosts and where to find us on Twitter:

Erin Barnes: twitter.com/ebarnes73

Scott Haselwood: twitter.com/teachfromhere

Who hosted the #oklaed chat and where to find them on Twitter:

Hosted by Vanessa Perez – @vperezy

Overview of chat topic

Tell Your Story

Questions from the chat:

• 1 – 

Q1 Who’s telling your story right now? (Lightning round: 2 minutes) #oklaed pic.twitter.com/AohsmZmz4O

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A2: I was talking about my own story in A1, but since I am not yet a part of an official school district they aren't related yet #oklaed

— Cory Petersen (@cory_cory10771) July 10, 2017

Q1 #oklaed I know I am late but I hope I am telling my own story, so others can hear it.
Q2 my story has begun in hs and will continue on

— IrresistiblyClever (@KobiHampton) July 10, 2017

• 2 – 

Q2 Did your A1 talk about your own personal story or your school/district story? How are they related? (Lightning round: 2 minutes) #oklaed pic.twitter.com/eN43FLmgaw

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A2: Related. We share each others stories on social media and connect especially with other colleagues at conferences. #OklaEd

— Tonya Gaunt (@GauntTonya) July 10, 2017

A2: Both, because its all about me… #oklaed

— Jun Kim (@MPSTechnology) July 10, 2017

• 3 – 

Q3 How are you telling your story OR why are others telling your story? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/lKeuAg1RfW

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A3) through face 2 face interactions, social media, and hopefully I'll get better about blogging😬🤷🏾‍♀️ #OklaEd

— Natasha Jefferson (@jefferson_first) July 10, 2017

A3: I tell my story because the number of POC educators seem to be dwindling and we need to speak up for our POC students #oklaed

— TheBlackApple (@BlackApple4edu) July 10, 2017

• 4 – 

Q4 Why are you here? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/JpjYyFkVxy

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A4: To speak my truth and learn from the truths of others. #oklaed https://t.co/7JjHJ3vNSF

— All is on (@AlleyBeth) July 10, 2017

A4: I tweet in #OklaEd, #sschat, & spaces to gain ideas/resources/wisdom, commune with fellow educators, & cause some trouble too. 😉

— Dan Krutka, PhD 💡 (@dankrutka) July 10, 2017

• 5 – 

Q5 What’s your story? (10 minutes before the next question. Take your time.) #oklaed pic.twitter.com/dtbIhiaCU1

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

a5. As a S: 3 fights, 2 times running away from school, quit 2 different sports, etc.

As Admin: Fight like hell for kids like me.#oklaed

— Brant Nyberg (@PrincipalNyberg) July 10, 2017

A5) Teacher of color trying to determine where my story goes…feel as though I NEED to be doing more…just unsure where to begin #OklaEd

— Natasha Jefferson (@jefferson_first) July 10, 2017

• 6 –

Q6 Are your answers to Q4 (Why are you here?) and Q5 (What’s your story?) the same? Why or why not? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/7XSPLdiZtE

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A6: Yes, Felt out of place, awkward until I was introduced to #oklaed when I became dir. ALL OF YOU saved my sanity and my life!

— Jun Kim (@MPSTechnology) July 10, 2017

A6) can't do one without the other. Here for info/ammunition to assist in telling the story of #oklaed which includes my son.

— Lori Wathen (@Lsooner2) July 10, 2017

• 7 –

Q7 Why does your story matter to #oklaed? Or anyone? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/r4B0hgGfj1

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A7: People have always enjoyed learning through stories. I'd like to believe mine is worth telling and not dull. #oklaed

— Jonathan Atchley (@JonnyCurriculum) July 10, 2017

A7:Sounds cliche & @BlueCerealEduc will prob spit up a bit- If one S can overcome the hand dealt bc of my story then I saved a life. #Oklaed

— ErinBarnes (@ebarnes73) July 10, 2017

• 8 – 

Q8 How is your story going to be shared beyond #oklaed on Twitter? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/2VgH0FrETN

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A8: Turned 40 this year, started a bucket list that mostly consists of various ways to get my story out there. #oklaed

— Aaron Baker (@bakerleft) July 10, 2017

A8 I think there those who want to silence the positive elements of public education. They want to tell or write negative stuff. #oklaed

— Nancy Williams (@nancy_nwilliams) July 10, 2017

A8b) in a way I think I've been silencing myself. Still a novice teacher and forget I do have ideas and resources to offer #oklaed

— Angela Kush (@AngelaKush) July 10, 2017

• 9 –

Q8b-e Do you feel that anyone is trying to silence your story? Who? Why? How? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/Lnz2qO60kG

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

A9: I really don't know… I try to tune the negative out 😃 #oklaed

— Stephanie Hime (@MrsHime) July 10, 2017

A9) I think anyone who doesn't understand the job of a teacher tries to silence our stories. Like what we do doesn't make an impact #oklaed

— Becca Nixon (@msnixon5) July 10, 2017

https: //twitter.com/msnixon5/status/884228580573630466

• 10 –

Not Q10 Instead of answering another question, go REALLY read at least two other people’s story (Q5) and comment meaningfully. #oklaed pic.twitter.com/aLTP0e9DUX

— Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) July 10, 2017

Favorite question and why?

Erin: Q5 What’s your story?

Scott: Q3 – how are you telling your story or why are others telling your story?

Boomsauce tweet(s) of the night:

Erin:

A5: Basically…I'm a #Goonie! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/IANobj4IzU

— Jun Kim (@MPSTechnology) July 10, 2017

Scott:

We all matter to #oklaed. If we do not persevere, grow and connect, why should our students, parents and community do the same?#Oklaed

— Monica Schuetze (@MonicaSchuetze) July 10, 2017

Next week on the #oklaed chat

LGBTQ Issues in Education with @Bakerleft and @krystalgr80

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