Samantha O’Connor

Elon Alum • #FirstGen • E/INFJ (MBTI) • Student Success Coordinator - NC A&T

[Adam Harding @hardingwealth]

Just wrapped a client meeting.

Female.
73 and healthy.
2 adult kids (age 42 and 47).
13 year old grandson.

Plenty of money for her comfortable retirement.

The conversation was mostly focused on estate planning and encouraging her to feel okay giving money to her adult kids.

Here's what I said to her:

"Think about life 20 years from now. You're 93... Your kids are in their 60s and your grandson is 33.

Then they'll inherit your money. However, at that time everyone is fairly settled into who they are and what they'll become.

Now compare that with a gift today.

Your kids are at a place in their lives where a financial gift can have a trajectory-altering impact. Consider the ripple effects of removing a bit of financial stress from the parents of a 13 year old.

I'll help ensure your needs are met for the rest of your life, but if you see an opportunity to help the people who matter to you, seize it."

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

Teachers,

RT this if it is impossible for you get your grading, planning, parent/guardian outreach and all other additional requirements (on top teaching) completed during your contractual hours.

Just curious.

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Everyone needs to read this article by ⁦@cultofpedagogy⁩ … Decision Makers, Admin, Parents, and especially other Teachers (you’re not alone). ♥️ https://t.co/RXNwqOwitQ

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

@AllisonBryan225

[Allison Bryan @AllisonBryan225]

One perk of a spur of the moment schedule change...seeing #ElonEd alumn @MsOconnor20! I miss YOU!

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

That’s my student 👏🏼 that’s my student 👏🏼 ♥️

[Rockingham County Schools @RCS_NC]

Congratulations to Avery Dunn, 10th grade student at Morehead High – Portrait of Musical Artist, Billie Eillish @RyanDMoody1 @cwperkin @Chevy20000

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

This jumped out at me.

(From @ColinESeale's book, Thinking Like a Lawyer. And yes, I'm working on getting him on the podcast!!)

[Keenan @LearningwithKL]

I would love to have @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris, @BarackObama or @MichelleObama to my class via zoom. I would die a happy teacher. How can I make this happen?! #TEACHers #teachertwitter

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Should I TikTok with my students tomorrow because it’s Friday?

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

I was just reviewing one of my recorded zooms and I zoned out for a moment.
One of my students said “Hey Miss O?” and I nearly had a heart attack because I’m sitting alone on my front porch 😂

[Nicholas Ferroni @NicholasFerroni]

Teachers who are doing a hybrid model are now doing twice the work, twice the teaching and have to spend even more $ on supplies.

Name another profession that is doing twice the work they are contracted to do but not getting overtime pay?

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Celebrities...they’re just like you. 😂

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Your favorite History Teacher was featured on @nytimes front page photo gallery today💁🏼‍♀️

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

This is AWESOME!! This is a MUST use.

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Can I just say my heart is so full and I’m so emotional right now. I’m so absolutely blessed to have such amazing and kind students in my life.

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

Me: “Don’t forget: Twitter Timelines are due TOMORROW!”
My student:

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

We are in this together.

Give each other grace.

Give yourself grace. 🧡

[Kathryn Cole @KatColeReads]

TY @Okaikor for not only creating community space and facilitating conversations around the 🔥 Cultivating Genius @GholdyM but for also modeling ways to engage in community virtually. Was able to apply that strategy to a gathering of minds and hearts today in my local context.💜

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

#ElonEd Check this out! (Student engagement using Jamboard!)

[Ayodele Harrison @Ayodele_Har78]

@jewelnotjule @gstew2 Try this!

https://t.co/ClKqhJ6JSa

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

(Yes, there are reading and textbooks in college. It is not the only resource you have to learn though! Learning does not have to be solitary or independent to be meaningful or mimick a college setting.)

[Samantha O’Connor @MsOconnor20]

It’s absolutely mind-boggling to me how often I hear older educators say that requiring long textbook reading is preparing students for college. I don’t know how it is at other univ., but college wasn’t just about reading textbooks for me. #ElonEd