Elizabeth FD (she/her)

Student Success Coach/Consultant; speaker, writer. #HigherEd, #parenting, #adolescent & #emergingadult #development. Views mine.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

I live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples.
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[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@bunsenbernerbmd This guy seemed as happy as I was, when I put a necktie on him. 😍

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@DrKidNurse @rebeccabuendia @gallina_ciega On my way!

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@rebeccabuendia @gallina_ciega Had to screenshot this so I have it handy when the echoes of my academic career, bouncing around my head, try to gaslight me by saying that I just didn’t have what it takes.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@CAASCO @CAA Thanks for the response. I completely understand that there can be busy days. My issue is that we were not informed/updated. Maybe offer alternatives like pay for a cab so customer can go get gas in a jerry can!

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

1/x I’ve had great experiences with @CAASCO @CAA, but today is not one…

4:11 - Called bc ran out of gas, on busy rural road at edge of city, w/ 3 kids in car. Told a truck wd arrive by 5:07.

5:17 - Called back. Told there were 2 calls ahead of us, but truck was on the way.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

3/3 Partner is finally on his way.

We were 10km from home (i.e., not the middle of nowhere), and it took over 3.5 h to get service that didn’t even require a tow. Unacceptable. This has resulted in loss of income bc partner missed a shift.

@CAA @CAASCO DO BETTER.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

2/x 6:15 - Called back. Told the other truck wasn’t in our area, but now there is one & will arrive in 30 min.

> Called family member to pick up me & kids, while partner stayed on side of the road.

Just checked with partner, and he’s on the phone with @CAA again. 😠

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

There is an *entire class* of elementary students outside behind my house, practising on their recorders.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Teach your students to advocate for themselves. Encourage them to always speak out and speak up for themselves and others. Remind them of their rights to BE and to be in the know. They deserve to be fully aware of their power.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

Shout out to Mrs. Balkos ⁦@WSVLibrary⁩ — so grateful that you’re one of the adults in my kids’ lives! 📚 💗 👏🏻

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@ZJAyres 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

This is such an easy way to be an ally.

[Michelle Kuchera @MKizzyy]

This just happened:

colleague: "I am uncomfortable with the only woman in the room delegated to note taking, I can take over that task"

me: *happy tears* ❤️

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@sxmatti Show meeeeeee!!!

[Dr. Steven Weber @curriculumblog]

You can’t overstate the importance of the first 45 minutes of the first day of class.

Students ask:
1. Can I trust you?
2. Is this a safe space?
3. Does my voice/perspective matter?
4. Can I succeed in this class?
5. Do you care about me? #edchat

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@ZJAyres My daughter tucked Penny in.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@steph_teasley Took a screen shot. Might need to print BIG and laminate.

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@jenniefrench95 @ZJAyres Same here! (It weighs a tonne!)

[Elizabeth FD (she/her) @EFDcoach]

@sebnemcilesiz @ZJAyres +1 for good light. I got a desk lamp that clamps on and has a long arm, so I can get the light exactly where I need it.