Rachel Swords

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@NowakRo Q4: A4: Time is the biggest resource that would help with mentoring. I also think there needs to be specific format within the district so that relationship building is purposeful and cohesive. #BuildHopeEdu

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@NowakRo Q3:A3 I think, as veteran teachers, we make time for mentoring and make the time spent mentoring meaningful. If we are going to retain teachers, we have to support those starting out in the field. It starts with us! #BuildHopeEdu

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@NowakRo Q2:A2: I think education is such a demanding field that time for anything is a huge issue. It takes a lot of effort on the part of the mentor and the mentee to purposefully set aside time.

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@NowakRo Q1:A1: Teaching is hard. Mentors are necessary for support, especially for new teachers who may not be prepared for life in the classroom.

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@Shapiro_WTHS BQ: CEO - I am very analytical. #teachpos

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@Shapiro_WTHS Q3: Soft skills include active listening, participating in conversations, working with others, and critical thinking. If we don't teach content and life skills in unison, students will be unsuccessful in both areas. #teachpos

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@Shapiro_WTHS These skills are essential for navigating life. Students need to see these skills modeled and have time to practice them on a daily basis in order to be successful in life. #teachpos

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@Shapiro_WTHS Q1: Skills that are not assessed - life skills/social skills. #teachpos

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@Shapiro_WTHS Rachel from Virginia. I am an elementary reading interventionist. #teachpos

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@ms_cagle @SFLOK2Ask I need to set a firm time to stop looking at emails!

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q10:A10: Scheduling time for yourself is a strategy that works all year! I'm not always great at sticking to this, but when I do, it makes a world of difference.
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q9:A9: I recommend reading Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis (Denise Eide). There is also a website (https://t.co/4ki4IHAQNI) that contains free resources.
#Ok2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q8:A8: My biggest challenge right now is understanding the Twitter chats. I think continuing to use this format will be helpful in overcoming this challenge :)
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q7:A7: Stepping away from the school year, then reflecting on what worked and what didn't work. This helps to remind me what I did well and helps me focus on areas of improvement.
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q6:A6: It really isn't a strategy, but everything I am learning in my graduate classes is motivating me and giving me renewed energy for the next school year.
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask Q4:A4: My graduate course has required that we join Twitter chats. I am new to this, but have found that I can learn a lot from other educators from around the world. #OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@SFLOK2Ask A PLN is a group of professionals (educators, in this case) who share common interests and ideas while learning from one another.
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@brhawkins7 @SFLOK2Ask I really like the idea of selecting specific days to follow a routine.
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst

[Rachel Swords @RachelSwords171]

@BowerKM @SFLOK2Ask Thank you! It does make for a busy summer!
#OK2Ask #TeachersFirst