Shamai Thacker, M.Ed.

Introvert, artist, avid reader, writer, & mom.
Baker, adventurer, gamer, and wine connoisseur.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

The survey closes this month and I'm hoping to get jut a handful more responses! Please get the word out!

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

Participation voluntary.
Chance to enter raffle for a $100 Visa gift card.
5-10 minutes to complete.
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[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

Participation voluntary.
Chance to enter raffle for a $100 Visa gift card.
5-10 minutes to complete.
Email & IP addresses will not be collected.
Personally identifiable data collected is kept confidential and securely maintained.
Take the survey at https://t.co/1VTgpspnQK.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

Participation voluntary.
Chance to enter raffle for a $100 Visa gift card.
5-10 minutes to complete.
Email & IP addresses will not be collected.
Personally identifiable data collected is kept confidential and securely maintained.
Take the survey at https://t.co/1VTgpspnQK.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

A profound moment in my career. I never imagined my identity being so important in my work. The more I share my story and how it connects to my professional practice, the more I grow. I will forever be grateful for all that @digication and others have given me with this work.

[Digication @digication]

@shamaithacker Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful ePortfolio today at #AACU23 . Extraordinary work and experience! https://t.co/m7oYcCfwSW

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

**PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDIES INVESTIGATING BLOOD QUANTUM AND TRIBAL STATUS LAWS**
As part of a research study being conducted by an Indigenous scholar at the University of Alaska Southeast, we are seeking Indigenous survey participants 18+. https://t.co/1VTgpspnQK

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

Last year I started the hardest professional development journey of my life. Crashing into—but ultimately through—barriers of discouragement, trauma, and self-doubt, I am officially an @iste certified educator.

#dothehardthings #ISTEcert #istecertifiededucator #lifelonglearner

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@bleutabbies Still gonna teach my little one how to write in cursive, though. 😏

[Digication @digication]

Part Two of “Exploring Cultural Identity and Belonging as an Alaska Native Student,” our Digication Scholars Conversation with @shamaithacker from @uaanchorage, is now available on Youtube and your favorite podcast app. https://t.co/YjsfZlPIR8 #ePortfolio #podcast #education

[Digication @digication]

Part One of “Exploring Cultural Identity and Belonging as an Alaska Native Student,” our Digication Scholars Conversation with @shamaithacker from @uaanchorage, is now available on Youtube and on your favorite podcast app. https://t.co/qhig1Co93J #ePortfolio #podcast #education

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@driscollkelly @digication @uaanchorage Such an honor to be able to share a side of me so few have ever seen! Thank you for the amazing experience, Kelly!

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

Aside from a support person that can assist with tech barriers, what key thing do you feel educators need to be more open to EdTech integration in learning experiences? How is that transferred to the student learning experience? What instructional support do you feel is lacking?

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@bleutabbies When has she ever cared about anything but herself? We all know that is an abusive household.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@bleutabbies 2022 has decided that it will be multiplying by 2 this year.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

New Years Giveaway✨ #cosmicmugs #cherricopottery #giveaway #win https://t.co/0zXuJS3MEU

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@HersheyCompany please release a "bakers edition" of Rolo candies, where the candies are unwrapped. 🥺

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@LibraryBunag #AkEdChat A7: I really enjoyed @DanaEvans907 highlighting universal design & creating an inclusive culture in the classroom. I am working on how best to apply this practice in my own classes & am grateful for the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals!

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@LibraryBunag #AkEdChat A6: Equitable education opportunities for our multicultural students. It's talked about extensively, but it's not something we are seeing in all classrooms yet. Barriers are not broken down until years after initial issues are reported by students—if at all.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@LibraryBunag Communication, collaboration, and compassion are the foundation for success in my course development plans! #AkEdChat

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@LibraryBunag #AkEdChat A5:
1. The ability to be transparent in all situations.
2. Recognizing what is and is not working.
3. Relationship building. Change leaders should demonstrate that they work with other community members and experts to bring different skills & experiences to the table.

[Shamai Thacker, M.Ed. @shamaithacker]

@LibraryBunag #AkEdChat A4: I work with first-year AK Native students as a new educator and am using the opportunity to be a positive role model through my experiences as an AKN student and how they can take ownership of their learning experiences to thread culture and values in their work.