Shelli Harrel

#Librarian/Media Specialist...learning something new everyday.

#reading #teaching #literature #digitalcitizenship #STEAM #Makerspace #books #EdTech #technology

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

Education is a lifelong journey...When we cease to continue learning, we stifle our ability to grow...

#EDUcators #edutech #education #EducationForAll #teachertwitter #PLN #crazypln #learningtogether

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

So happy to have had the chance to attend/present at the PRIME conference at @ESCRegion11 !

Grateful to be able to share a great reading program @WhooosReading, meet some wonderful people & learn something new!

#esc11prime22 #librarians #librarytwitter #edutwitter @ShawnaFord1

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

@TXEDMod @PrincipalOgg @meredithakers @Tommyspall @CoachPullano Thank you for hosting a great chat! Wishing you a blessed week!

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A4: Always remember the importance of making an effort to listen & do your best to highlight the positives while also working to address the areas where growth may be needed. #txed

[TXed Team @TXEDMod]

Q4: What is your best advice for new teachers as they walk into their first parent/teacher conferences? #txed

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A3: My district utilizes Class Dojo, various data resources from a variety of programs, email, Google Classroom & virtual meeting tools to communicate and share information with parents/guardians. #txed

[TXed Team @TXEDMod]

Q3: What digital tools do you use to to assist you with parent conferences? #txed

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A2: Although I haven't had the opportunity to do so, I think you could involve Ss in conferences by either allowing them to participate directly or holding a pre-conference meeting with the student to give them a chance to share input that can then be shared with parents. #txed

[TXed Team @TXEDMod]

Q2: How do you (or can you) involve students in your parent/teacher conference? #txed

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A1: Working in the library, I do not currently have regular parent conferences, but any time that I need to speak with a parent/guardian I do my best to have information readily accessible. I also try to highlight a positive point when discussing student situations. #txed

[TXed Team @TXEDMod]

Q1: What steps do you take to prepare for a parent conference? #txed

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

@PrincipalOgg Hi! Thank you. Glad to be here.

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

Hi #txed !

Shelli, Librarian from Texas.

[TXed Team @TXEDMod]

Welcome to #txed !! We're so glad you joined us! Please introduce yourself and tag a friend!

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A4: If I could change one thing to help foster a greater joy in learning, I would eliminate state testing. I feel that this would allow more flexibility & freedom to help students develop a love of learning. #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q4 Dream Big! If you could change something in your classroom or school to help foster a greater joy in learning, what would you do?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A3: I do my best to bring joy into my learning & teaching by maintaining the right perspective. When it comes to learning, every experience can help you to grow. In teaching, I try to bring joy to students by making topics relevant. #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q3 How do you bring joy into your learning and teaching?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A2: As students get older, their joy of learning tends to diminish as tasks become increasingly more challenging & they begin to see failure as an ending point rather than a stepping stone on the path to success. #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q2 Young children are often curious and love learning. Why does joy seem to diminish as students get older?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A1: I make an effort to do my best to always look for the positives in the midst of challenges. It is my hope that my consistent effort to offer support & encouragement to others brings them a bit of joy. #BuildHOPEedu

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Q1 How do your students or your colleagues see your joy?

#BuildHOPEedu

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

@NowakRo Hi! Thank you, happy to be here.

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

Hi #BuildHOPEedu !

Shelli, Librarian from Texas.

Taking photos always brings me a lot of joy!

[Roman Nowak @NowakRo]

Welcome to tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat!

Thank you for being with us! Tonight, let us come together to talk about Sharing the Joy of Learning!

Please introduce yourself, tell us where you're from, what you do, and share with us a memory or event that brings you JOY!

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

@TigerMolly11 Thanks for hosting a great chat! Wishing you a blessed week!

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A3: I consistently do what I can to support both students & staff in finding the resources that they need to successfully work toward achieving their goals. Providing support & encouragement is key. #teachpos

[Molly Schaefer @TigerMolly11]

Q3: Oh my goodness this group is amazing! Now, what will we do for others who might be struggling? #teachpos

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A2: In my experience, having the right perspective is key...Learning to focus on the positives & continuing to work hard toward my goals. #teachpos

[Molly Schaefer @TigerMolly11]

Here’s Q2. It’s all about what you do to grow every day! #teachpos

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

A1: For me, controlling my destiny involves actively working hard toward my goals with persistence and determination to grow throughout the process. #teachpos

[Molly Schaefer @TigerMolly11]

Here’s Q1 about controlling your destiny! #teachpos

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

@Shapiro_WTHS Hi! Thank you.

[Shelli Harrel @a_harrel]

Hi #teachpos !

Shelli, Librarian from Texas.

[Craig Shapiro @Shapiro_WTHS]

Welcome to #teachpos - so glad you could join us! Thx to @TigerMolly11 for hosting tonight. Love the topic.

Please tell us your name - title and tag some friends to join. We are destined for a great year❤️