Tasha Morris

Student Support Interventionist and Special Education teacher at Wentzville School District-South Middle in Missouri.

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A 4: I love the Calm app. I use this daily in my classroom during down or independent work time. #formativechat

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

Question #4 is coming up in 3 minutes. Is there an app or resource you recommend using to help with emotional turbulence (stress)? #FormativeChat @Rdene915 @DigitalPd4You

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A3: I constantly tell myself and my students to take a breath and give yourself wait time before responding. Be sure you are in a good headspace before sharing your truth. Don't let your immediate emotions to hijack your thinking. #formativechat

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

Question #3 is coming up in two minutes. What is your go to strategy for remaining calm during times of change? #formativechat @Rdene915 @DigitalPd4You

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A4: Welcome all cultures to share first hand experiences with students. Teach the perspective from the indigenous people, not just the privileged recollections.#rethink_learning

[Barbara Bray✨Empowerment Coach❤️ Grow Your Why🌱 @bbray27]

Q4. Please share any resources, lessons, policies, and/or strategies that support teaching the truths about Indigenous peoples all year long.

#rethink_learning

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A3: Support artists and businesses, and those who support them.#rethink_learning

[Kiki Xiraki @kyriakixt]

Q3. How can we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous peoples without cultural appropriation? #rethink_learning

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A2: Have courage to face the truths of our past. We can make changes now to overcome the historical trauma. Support one another and acknowledge feelings and experiences as the truth.#rethink_learning

[Kiki Xiraki @kyriakixt]

Q2. We need to talk about truths before we can address reconciliation. How do we face the past honestly with open minds and hearts? #rethink_learning

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

Tasha from St. Peters Missouri here to learn from all your insight!
#rethink_learning

[Barbara Bray✨Empowerment Coach❤️ Grow Your Why🌱 @bbray27]

Welcome!
Please introduce yourself, where you are from, your role, and share a gif or photo about celebrating the truths.

Tag a few friends to join us. #rethink_learning

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A4: Gratitude gives me that extra push I often need to keep going. I also see this with my students. Most of my day is cheering others on, and giving specific feedback for the great things they do each day. The impact is powerful and inspiring! #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q4 "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
- William Arthur Ward

What impact does gratitude have in your life and that of your school community?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A3: We can do hard things! My students see me recognizing others for their accomplishments even in light of a bad situation. There is always something to be learned from every path we take.#BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q3 "Gratitude is looking on the brighter side of life, even if it means hurting your eyes."
- Ellen DeGeneres

In those difficult or challenging moments, how can we teach students that showing gratitude is still a vital part of daily life?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A2: Modeling gratitude is the best way to teach it. I always acknowledge and thank students for their contributions to our school and for sharing their great thoughts when writing.
#BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q2 "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you takes things for granted or take them with gratitude."
- G.K. Chesterton

How do you include the teaching or practicing of gratitude with your students or school community?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A1: October is a long and full month at our school. Teachers work hard and beyond the bell. I will meet with at least two teachers this week to share my gratitude for all they do for our kids!

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q1 "Gratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches."
- Richelle E. Goodrich

This week, to share your gratitude, how can you paint a smile on someone's face?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

I am Tasha Morris, special education, special education department chair, In-school suspension, and student support interventionist in Wentzville Missouri.#BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Good evening #BuildHOPEedu!

Great to be here! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Roman from Rockland, Ontario.

HS Teacher/Authoer/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation/Lifelong Learner.

Something that fills me with gratitude...my kids, my family and my amazing friends.

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

@PeopleSkill Thank you!

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A10: Good people skills always help communication. When we ask for feedback, listen to others thoughts, and ask for their thoughts on the matter we are creating an experience that invites others back to our circle.
#PeopleSkillsChat

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Q10. How do people skills help your verbal communication? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A9: Tone, eye contact, and paraverbal skills are just as important as the words you say. A conversation can come out very different just from our body language. #PeopleSkillsChat

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Q9. Besides your words, what impacts the effectiveness of what you say? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A8: a clear and confident communicator creates mutual respect #PeopleSkillsChat

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Q8. Clear confident verbal communication creates ____________. #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A7: I like to stick with my title. Of course if it's one of those complicated titles I prefer others to tell me their role in a way that an everyday person can relate.
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Q7. If someone asks you what you do for a living, how can you sum it up simply and clearly? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A6: Communicate with nonverbal language, slow the rate of speech, provide wait time for questions, and be respectful even in hard conversations.
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Q6. What are some key steps in communicating clearly and confidently to others? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A5: Take a breath, then start with the top reason for the conversation. Then if needed move on to the next point.
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Q5. When you have much to say, how can you organize your thoughts? Where do you start? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A4: Time is a big challenge to communication. Everyone is in a rush and often communication is not clear and thorough. #PeopleSkillsChat

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Q4. What are some of the biggest challenges of clear verbal communication in this fast-paced world? #PeopleSkillsChat

[Tasha Morris @TashaMo_SMS]

A3: Biggest pet peeve is a communicator that tells details that are not necessary or relevant!#PeopleSkillsChat

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Q3. What are your biggest pet peeves about how others communicate? #PeopleSkillsChat