Lisa Bunag

Elementary School Librarian. Mom to three boys. Book nerd for life.

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

Dear everyone with an opinion on teachers:

"Usually, the better someone does their job, the easier it looks. You rarely realize how hard it is until you try it yourself."

–@JamesClear

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

@libbybakalar @GovDunleavy Congratulations! So happy for you!

[Shanda McCloskey @ShandaMcCloskey]

It’s a graphic #giveaway! Just FOLLOW & RETWEET for a chance to win by 12/20 📚📚

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

Viola! Instant book character! (5/5)

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Me: Googles “cheap easy book character costume.”
The internet: First, get out your refrigerator box from where you’ve stored it for the last seven years (preferably a hand built she-shed). Make 367.8 diagonal cuts equidistant to the perpendicular. (1/?)

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

Hot glue them together in a trihexigonal pattern using organic, dairy free hemp gum. Find a sixteenth century peasant dress in the back of your closet. Light on fire. Sew the remaining ashes to the box with turquoise green glitter thread made from South American seashells. (2/?)

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

Wrap around neck two point seven times and complete an eight crossed Celtic knot. Complete ritualistic rights over your great great grandparent’s tiger hide which was hand sourced from the finest and most literate zoo animals that died from natural causes. (4/?)

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

Pair with spandex leather cheetah-print jeggings and wooden clogs painted burnt sienna. Cross-stitch a hand drawn mandala into your hand knitted matching hat and scarf set with seed beads created with ancient sea glass off the coast of Tanzania. (3/?)

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

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[A&M’s Mom @AddisMama33]

Any other teachers just flat exhausted????

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

@Souldotna @alaskalandmine It is absolutely comedy. He's trying not to laugh. He is very pro-mask.

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

I just donated to Mrs. Roach's project! Help me bring a classroom dream to life. https://t.co/QWssHz6jlh

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A12: I'd love to share it with @ASDTandL. Some great advice here tonight at #AkEdChat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q12: Now that we have created a great framework for PD, how can we share this information and with whom should we share it?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A11: From my answers, I'd say self-selected sessions about relevant topics to me with passionate instructors and a collaborative, hand-on delivery is the perfect PD. #akedchat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q11: Now let’s put it all together: What are the characteristics of a perfect Professional Development session?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

@runnergirlT Alaska sure had a beautiful sky tonight! Good luck to your girl on the court!

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A10: Relevance to current circumstances, flexibility to adapt to participants needs, ability to inspire more growth and learning. I know PD is good when I leave wanting to continue discussion or research on the topic. #AkEdChat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q10: Besides the topic, required vs. self-selected topics, structure, facilitator, and time of PD experiences, what are some other characteristics of PD that are important in its effectiveness?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A9: Length really depends on the topic. I've been to PD sessions that felt far too short to cover everything. Other PD sessions are way too long! Timing is difficult. #AkEdChat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q9: How does the length and timing of PD experiences affect the effectiveness?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A8: The best facilitators are passionate about what they're presenting, have an upbeat personality, and also have a sense of humor. If there is no intonation or passion in your voice...I'm zoning out. #AkEdChat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q8: What impact does the facilitator of the PD sessions have on your PD experiences? Do you have specific examples of their effectiveness?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

A7: Least effective for me is online "sit and get." Especially if the presenter is just reading me their slides that are on display. I will read ahead and then zone out. #AkEdChat

[Tammy Morris @InspiredImpact]

#AkEdChat Q7: Which structures of PD sessions were least effective?

[Lisa Bunag @LibraryBunag]

@brittanytaraba @InspiredImpact Agreed! A sales pitch is a NO for me.