Rick Snyder

Passions: Faith, family, learning, teaching, running, Starbucks, Harley, a good book. Reflecting about Education w/ future teachers at Wartburg College.

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

Always a pleasure to catch up with a #UNIEdLead cohort member. Great memories and ongoing personal/ professional development as we talk about our respective worlds.

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

Uplifting conversation with @RRSnyder7 this morning about education in Iowa and teacher shortages. #WartburgWorthIt #UNIEdLead

[National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) @NCSSNetwork]

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) has approved a new definition for the organization of subjects together known as social studies...

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/DDcpikzEAC

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

What were state departments of education/instruction suggesting or requiring districts do with grading during the onset of COVID-19 ? How might this influence future emergency remote learning?

Our analysis of 1,444 pages of guidance ➡️https://t.co/WOWdyLUgl4

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

Some outstanding future teachers in these shots! #WartburgEducation

[Wartburg College @WartburgCollege]

The 2022-23 academic year was a good one, and we're super excited to see what 2023-24 will bring! 😊 See you in the fall, students!

[Wartburg College @WartburgCollege]

Good news, Iowa educators: Dr. Michael Bechtel has received a third round of funding from the governor's STEM Advisory Council for his amazing Ioponics (Iowa Educational Aquaponics) system, which means you have another chance to get this hands-on learning tool in your classroom.

[Wartburg College @WartburgCollege]

Fourth-year Ella Brase recently presented five hands-on science lessons at the Early Learning Fall Institute in Des Moines.

“The greatest benefit from presenting was the connections I made with other educators,” said Brase, a future educator.

Read more: https://t.co/oz8nZ8kmnR

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

A special ⁦@WartburgCollege⁩ #Homecoming for Dr. Snyder as my 6 grands capture a moment w/ Sir Victor. Old Main in the background is a particularly nice touch!

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

Starbucks date with granddaughter entering 1st grade…
What did you learn last year?
Rory: My teacher was nice.
How so?
Rory: She helped me with crafts when I broke my arm.
Anything else?
Rory: Early recess, early lunch.
Rory learned to read & write last year. Never came up.

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

@ktjghalv

[Hilary M @hilarym99]

I’d be curious to know if there are any elementary schools out there, at all, teaching 45 minutes of social studies every day.

Elementary teachers and/or parents: how much SS instruction a day do your kids have?

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Accurate! 💯

[Justin Stockdale @DNHSUPT]

We are currently accepting applications for a High School Physical Education Teacher! Learn more here: https://t.co/VCo0uVMhax #rollblue

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

@ClayWerk @JasonMilke1 @KWoodCAM @ktjghalv Thanks @ClayWerk Cool that you are now paying it forward in the lives of your students.

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

And I, my friend, blessed to have students like you pouring yourself into the next generation of students. Great to see you, and Keep Making a Difference!

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

@edklamfoth @BJ_Meaney @CCityEdLeader

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

@wsr_rogerwilcox Thanks @wsr_rogerwilcox It’s been a special day in so many ways. So great to be surrounded by family and friends as I celebrate! #amazinglyblessed

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

And to a few teacher friends making big changes at the end of this school year: blessings as you begin a new chapter in life. #aprivilegetoworkwithyou

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

To my many teacher and administrator friends as you wrap up 2020-21: heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your incredible endurance and ongoing commitment to students. #haveagreatsummer

[John R. Sowash @jrsowash]

🕵🏼 2020 was quite a year. 😕

@WickedEdTech put together a great collection of websites that published "looking back at 2020" collections and photo galleries.

💬 Lots of discussion potential!

Check out the list: https://t.co/edJiqcAmLN

#lessonidea #teachertwitter

[Matt Townsley @mctownsley]

A comprehensive list of scholarly articles related to standards-based grading. [last updated 12/2020] https://t.co/D1KRADokQr #sblchat #edchat #iaedchat #edadmin

[Rick Snyder @RRSnyder7]

Wartburg alum, Waterloo East teacher and coach Christopher Tims sharing with @WartburgCollege future teachers practical ways to address Inequity in Education. #positiveleader