James Heniff

Sixth grade science teacher Simmons middle school

[James Heniff @JamesHeniff]

Ss reaction to their first live spacewalk; Priceless! #Simmonslearns #rsd122cares @Simmonsknights1 @Nasa @Space_Station @Astro_Christina @Astro_Jessica

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This is how you can teach students what professional feels like. I love it!

[FOSS Science @FOSSscience]

We ❤️ the lab coats!

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Testify sister!

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All I can say is I miss you. Hope we can catch up. @megan_hacholski

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A5: In all honesty, when my flame grows weak or goes out, I say a prayer so God reminds me why I'm doing this. That always gets the fire going. #122edchat

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A4: I think sometimes it's better to be the mirror and reflect all the good things that others are doing. Give a louder voice for those who may not have one. #122edchat

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A2: I haven't given up on #learnlap. It's a work in progress, but I won't give up on the idea that my students will enjoy learning more if they are in control. #122edchat

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A1: I try to instill this message in my students, it's better to fix a problem, than to point the blame. It's a little bit harder with adults :-) #122edchat

[James Heniff @JamesHeniff]

Hello friends, @JamesHeniff checking in. I teach 6th grade science at Simmons Middle School in Oak Lawn, Il. Glad to be here, maybe this is how I light up the darkness. #122edchat

[Cassini @CassiniSaturn]

Hey sky watchers, it's a good time to try to catch a #comet. 46P/Wirtanen will make one of the 10 closest comet flybys in the past 70 years, and you may even be able to see it without a telescope. More about the comet: https://t.co/2oLmcRu0OQ
Viewing tips: https://t.co/0bsSfKi9O6

[NASA @NASA]

It's #MarsLanding Day! Today, our @NASAInSight spacecraft blazes into the Mars atmosphere at 12,300 mph and slows to just 5 mph in less than 7 min., before gently touching down on the surface. Watch live starting at 2pm ET: https://t.co/ZuxLDtRxxM

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@kidkeuchy

Hey bud, you are the Cubs.

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@JamesHeniff on it! Looking forward to the ride.

[Susan Parker @docsparker]

Yes, my name is one of the 1.1 million names riding the Parker #SolarProbe. How could it not be? I'll be following with so much interest for the 7-year mission. Thanks, @NASA, for giving the public a chance to become involved in this way.

[NASA @NASA]

Add planet gazing to your evening plans! 👀 Tonight, Mars will be 35.8 million miles from Earth, which is the closest it has been to Earth in 15 years, making it a perfect opportunity to spot the Red Planet in clear skies. Details: https://t.co/1yKi0VsXno

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Sitting kids in rows all day and controlling exactly where they need to go, what they need to do, and how they need to do it is not preparing them for the real world. Education should not be about complete control--it should be about managing controlled chaos. #reinventhighschool

[Tracy Flood @Flood1Tracy]

Congratulations to the students and staff of Simmons Middle School for being honored for a commitment to kindness. Kindness Challenge 2018 met! #rsd122cares #simmonslearns #122edchat #KindnessMatters

[James Heniff @JamesHeniff]

Love this! #rsd122cares https://t.co/xcRmktRKy1

[Kristen Batkiewicz @BatkiewiczK]

THANK YOU to everyone for a great #122edchat!!!!

[James Heniff @JamesHeniff]

A5: At my age, I love to be reminded of how it was to be at that awkward age. I enjoy making them laugh, oh, and I'm pretty sure they're learning something too. #122edchat

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Q6: When people feel valued, they will do almost anything to succeed. What are you doing to create a culture of appreciation in your class and with your staff? #122edchat