Samantha Martel

PreK-5 elementary music teacher, wife, mother, pet parent, and skydiver. @MSUMoorhead

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

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Love listening to the @latchedmama podcast to hear real life experiences of other mamas who have been in the trenches longer than I have and have seen things that I can't even begin to imagine or prepare for.👀 Thank you for creating the community!

[Steve Giddings @StevesMusicRoom]

Hey everyone. As a holiday present, I will be sending a copy of #RockCoach and #CreativeMusicking to 1 lucky person. Like and retweet this for your chance to win. I'll do the draw on December 26. #musedchat #musiced #musiceducation #musicteacher #popmused #creativity #mused

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

A6: I'm revisiting my curriculum goals to remind myself why I teach when I feel forced to run every program song every class so my students have enough time to memorize 6+ songs in 4 weeks. I am also going to participate in more twitter chats, this is my 2nd! #NoVAEdChat #ED527

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

@TeacherTechE That's such a great coaching mindset!

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

@DrFishTeaches At this point I just take deep breaths and trust that everything will work out. So far I haven't dealt with anything to life changing. It also helps that I remember that no matter what my husband and daughter still love and support me.

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A5: To keep my priorities centered I need to work on focus on what is most important and needs to be done first, and accept that there are some things I have no control over. #NoVAEdChat #ED527

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@techinteaching Yes! This is huge, sometimes I write tasks down in small steps so I don't feel as overwhelmed. It makes the list longer, but I don't stress about any of the small steps.

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

A4: I think you can help others focus on their priorities by asking them about their goals and helping them focus on what they hope to achieve. It's also important to support them in their ventures and passions. #NoVAEdchat

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

A3: I take the time to listen to what my coworkers have to say and check on them when I don't see them regularly. I think just letting people vent and share their concerns in a non-judgmental space builds relationships and a sense of belonging. #NoVAEdchat

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

A2: I attend workshops and meet with other music teachers in my area when I can and in my few spare moments I enjoy continuing Christmas traditions of making fudge and caramel. #NoVAEdChat

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

@MsDushokMath That's awesome that you are focusing on giving to your coworkers!

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

A1:My top priority in life is my daughter, but it feels like my Christmas program that may or may not happen is taking up a huge presence and I can't put my grad school work on the back burner either. #NoVAEdChat

[Samantha Martel @SamMartel21]

I'm Sam, an elementary music teacher and with all of the programs, grad school, a toddler, and needing to get grades in I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. #NoVAedChat #ED527