Tim Kosters

Husband and father

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

What are the odds? This story gave me goosebumps:

"The pilot was standing around as I got out of my wheelchair to board my flight to Portland.

He followed me and the flight attendant who volunteered to carry my bag. As I flung myself into my seat, he quickly asks, "were you in the military." I replied "yes."

He said, "Afghanistan 2010?"

Again, although surprised this time, I said slowly "yessss."

He then told me that he recognized me, my injuries, and my face. He told me he never knew if I survived or not.

Marc Vincequere is his name.

He flys with United now. Crazy small world.

…He was the pilot that flew me out of Afghanistan."

Credit: Todd Love

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

Amazing performance by #Brule tonight in #Deadwood @ the #OutlawSquare
Great message!

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

I love student notes on my desk when I return to my office. Our students are awesome!

[The Dakota Scout @TheDakotaScout]

VIEWPOINT: Guest column by Terry Nebelsick, South Dakota Board of Education Standards president

https://t.co/v8Yupro2Gm

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

Education is Not The Learning of Facts.
It's Rather The Training of The Mind To Think
#education #teacher #student #school #leadership #autism #TeacherTwitter #twitteredu

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

Was reminded of this yesterday while coaching in schools. Remember, not all information is ours to share. #Culturize #CircleofTrust

[Nick Gottlob @ngottlob]

As always, I respect the insight & integrity of my colleagues and friends @ Mr. Nebelsick and Mr Willard. Good men with a lifetime of service and champions for children and education. We should not play politics with public education.

[Tea Area School District @TeaAreaDistrict]

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Walder!!

Dr. Walder, Legacy Elementary Principal was named South Dakota's Elementary Principal of the Year.

Here are some clips of the announcement today with the help of our Titan parade!

#TitanPride

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

Good morning from the Black Hills.

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

“For the past 39 years, @NAESP has honored 2,249 principals as NAESP National Distinguished Principals. Tonight, we recognize 41 NDPs. Thank you for your commitment to your schools and communities and to the profession,”said NAESP Executive Director @efranksnaesp. #naespNDP

[KELOLAND News @keloland]

Teachers, school administrators and parents are all getting a chance to weigh in on South Dakota’s proposed social studies standards.
https://t.co/fXXVVgr1aR

[Rapid City Journal @RCJournal]

South Dakota teachers and school administrators overwhelmingly voiced opposition on Monday to Gov. Kristi Noem's proposed standards for social studies in public schools, saying the proposal saddles them with expanding https://t.co/HXX949I0zn

[SDEA @SDEAEducators]

.@SchoolAdmSD @RobMonson7 just asked those in the room - currently about 200 people- who oppose the proposed standards to please stand - over 75% of the room stood up.

[SDEA @SDEAEducators]

We couldn’t be more proud of the SD educators who provided opponent testimony today - it was thoughtful, respectful and professional. It’s time for South Dakota’s leaders to respect professional expertise.

[Dakota Free Press @dfpblog]

Public Comment 9 to 1 Against Hillsdale Standards; Second Educator on Commission Declares Opposition, Says Commission Never Voted to Approve Proposal https://t.co/6V0P1ji2h2

[SASD @SchoolAdmSD]

The BOES meeting has just begun in Aberdeen. The SS standards are one of the last things on the agenda. SASD is here in opposition and we have a very strong showing of administrators in the room.

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

@swalder7 @sddoe Thank you Dr. Walder for your testimony today. I appreciated listening to your well-informed professional opinion. Your experience and educational leadership is valuable in this process.

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

Outstanding STARBASE experience for our 5th grade students today.

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

Ligtenberg surprised by principal of the year announcement https://t.co/kSwwAkiVoK via @bhpioneer #sdaesp #naesp

[Tim Kosters @TimKosters]

PE Black Hills style! Great day to be a Lead-Deadwood Elementary student.