Debi J Smith

A long-time educator with a passion for special education and education leadership. A wife, mother and cooking, decorating & crafting enthusiast.

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#whsoc20 thanks. Nice chat

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#whsoc20 Its hard to fake liking kids so you REALLY should like and respect kids

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#whsoc20 People who say the 3 best things about being a teacher are June July and August

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#whsoc20 New teachers...seems like they need lots of help with classroom management. I recommend #wholebrainteaching

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#whsoc20 Also, teachers are awesome. You will develop the best friendships.

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#whsoc20 When I say I know what I'm doing I mean to say...I'm not TOTALLY lost :)

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#whsoc20 Q4- Hang in there. It gets easier. It takes a while though. Year 4, I started school and said...I think I know what I'm doing.

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#whsoc20 Treat students like you want to be treated. Respect, encourage and keep a good sense of humor.

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#whsoc20 Not a new teacher, 25 years under my belt. Biggest lesson- patience and ignoring vs. reacting -applies to students and adults :)

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#whsoc20 A1 Great teachers are also great leaders. They can motivate and add excitement to a grade level or subject.

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#whsoc20 A1 However, we have teachers with 20+ years that keep coming to work each day giving 100% and keeping things exciting!

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#whsoc20 A1 so sad but the reality is we do have those teachers who have lost the passion.

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#whsoc20 great teacher: Need to show up for work because you want to make an impact on kids and not just get a pay check!

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Another newbie to the twitter world. Debi from Montana

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Well my fellow tweets, I have to go! Looking forward to our last tweet class next week! #pbestweets

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I also like the quick pace and the ability to follow like interests. I would LOVE a Pinterest class though #pbestweets

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I like the twitter group I'm in and the laughter. #pbestweets

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You are just fine Kim. I don't thing we have really ever discussed as a staff so I was curious. #pbestweets

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Sorry- couldn't resist! #pbestweets