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Joe, You lead with a compassionate heart which allows us to come together as a community and grow as individuals. I always enjoy how you challenge us to level up our work and leave us wanting to find out more after deep conversations. Thank you for sharing your passion for learning/education in a fun space.

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You are the king among the 2 queens!!! I love how reflective you are. I like when you just pause and do that deep thinking and leave us processing some big idea.
I definitely cannot imagine the group without you. You are simply the best.

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Joe,
I am so thankful we were finally able to connect in person over winter break. You balance deep, serious conversation with fun lighthearted conversation so well and that is very appreciated. The journey through a masters program is a difficult one and I can’t imagine doing it without someone as supportive as you are.

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You have such a calming presence when it comes to SMUV1 and for this I believe that we are all very grateful. You make each and every one of us feel welcome and appreciated day in and day out. I am sure that everyone in your life is so appreciative of the person that you are. Without you three I don't think I would be surviving in the hectic world around me and for that I am so grateful. Thank you for all that you have done for me and everyone else.

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Joe - Your passion for teaching and connecting with students is so strong. I am grateful for your leadership and ability to navigate a virtual community. Our experience each Saturday would not be the same without your careful preparation. I take your feedback to heart and want to say thank you for the integral role that you play in this community.

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Joe,
I appreciate your passion and deep discussions throughout our program. I can tell how much thought you put into the things that you do. I admire how you pause and think about what to say. It was awesome to hear about your own action research and how mine reminded you of yours. I am lucky to have a facilitator like you!

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Joe,

You have a way with words that guides others to deeper understandings, and that makes learning clear for all. Your presence is grounding yet jovial, and I know I can always turn to you for a positive word when I need it, as well as a clear and present perspective. You value the productive struggle of learning and you always make it clear that you will be there when if the struggle is too hard. You are a valuable role model to us all and I am truly grateful that we got to experience your facilitation in this program!

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Joe,
I'm so glad I got to finally meet you in person! You bring a lot of energy to our group because of your love for teaching and learning. I especially love how nerdy you are about action research - it has really helped me find the motivation to get into it and find the strength to let go and trust the process. Thank you for your feedback and coaching that have helped me grow as an educator, as a learner, and as a person. I don't have the words to describe what you do for this community and all those around you, but I am so grateful for everything.

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Thanks for always being my go-to tech help...even when you are at a basketball tournament on a Saturday. You have such a calm presence that makes everyone feel welcome and loved. You are thorough and full of wisdom, but instead of directly sharing that wisdom with us, you help us discover it for ourselves. That is true leadership and I feel lucky to go through this program with you in my corner!

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Joe,
Good heavens... where do I find all the words to express the profound respect and gratitude I have toward you? If I can find myself someday having half the passion and drive you have for this profession, I will consider myself a booming success.

The world of education has permeated your entire fiber. You are steeped in this stuff, my friend! Then, you take that unshakeable excitement and you share it with others in every way possible. It is singularly remarkable.

I know words will will fall utterly short in terms of gratitude. The only way to truly repay you will be to learn to walk your walk. I sincerely hope to maintain friendship and dialogue with you far beyond the endpoint of this program. As long as you never lose your drive for learning (unthinkable) I know I will always be able to learn more from your example.

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Joe,

The way you can control a room or zoom, is incredible. The patience you show while being able to direct conversations is super inspiring. You've been very understanding towards me which I'm very thankful for. You have taken the time to get to know me and chat about something besides school.

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Joe,
I'm so glad I got to meet you in person over winter break. I appreciate your guidance and sense of humor. You have led us through a master's program in a pandemic with confidence and empathy. Thank you for all your advice and being present for us each time we meet. I appreciate all you do!

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Joe,
Thank you for always responding to my last minute texts. haha. I feel that I would not know what to do if I didn't have you and the other facilitators leading us all through this program by such great example. You model so well what it means to have compassion for others. As a leader, I really look up to you in how you support us and believe in us. Thank you for being the best.

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Joe,
Wisdom without pretentiousness. You go about everything you do with such incredible insight and knowledge, but wrap it in your dry-wit and approachability. I can always trust that you are leading us down the right path and help us know WHY we are heading that way. Simply put, you just seem like the coolest guy! Thank you for pushing us to be better teachers, to think more critically, but to not lose our joy. Cheers!

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Joe,
I love your sense of humor.  I know I can always count on you to make me laugh right away in the morning.  You are so thoughtful and kind.  I appreciate how you are always positive and that you take notice of the little things.  You are extremely supportive and you give great feedback that has made me into a much better teacher.  I am so grateful that you are a leader for us, as you are someone I look up to.  It was so great meeting up with you at Itasca State Park and I really appreciate that you took the time to come and meet my family and give me a real in-person hug. I look forward to the next few months with you by our side.  Thank you for all you do for us!

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Joe,

First of all, thank you SO much for pouring your heart and soul into our Saturdays together. I always feel so excited knowing I get to wake up and spend a Saturday (even though virtual) with you, Sarah, Nikki, and the rest of the SMUV1 community! You offer such great, specific feedback, too. Your feedback always makes me thinks and helps me dig deeper into my own work. Thank you for welcoming us into this community with open arms and for noticing (and playing on) our strengths!

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From finding out we are birthday buddies, to realizing you taught my future brother-in-law,  I have been so thankful to find a likeminded LA teacher. You have re-assured me when I've been worried and given me starting points when I was blocked. I really appreciate you.

From V

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You are the epitome of a supportive leader. When you say you are there for us, you mean it and we know it. You have a way of posing questions that bring me to my right answer and push me to do my best.
When you are not sharing your words of wisdom or angelic singing voice, you are making us laugh; which is what I think we all needed this last year. I am so thankful to have you on this journey.

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Joe, you are always there for any problem that comes up and you are constantly doing what is best for us. You genuinely care about our successes and push us to be the best versions of ourselves.

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Joe,
You bring a lot to the table when it comes to a facilitator. You bring a sense of humor, push us to think deeper and care for all of us. You, Sarah, and Nikki are responsible for making the education world a better place by molding us all into better people and educators. Your ability to pose questions encourages us to think deeper and realize thing we may not have without you. You are making a huge impact on my life and profession and without a doubt every other student you have! Thank you!

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Joe,
you are continually thinking about the big questions. You do it for our community, but I am sure you do it in your district as well. You seem to have a way of knowing what is best and what is right, and without pushing it on us. You get us to realize it through your questioning. You open the door for us and we get there with you.
Your ideation is always present. You communicate a sense of care for all, and I have a feeling that all sorts of kids in look forward to Mr. Schingen's class. You have helped my thinking and reflecting grow and develop with conversations we have had over zooms. I am grateful for it.

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You have a gift for noticing others. Even though I can be quiet, I don't feel invisible while you're there. Your sense of humor is easy to enjoy, and since it is also a tool I use to connect with my own students it helped me get to know you easily. Humor seems to have the potential to reach a entire room, and find common ground quickly. Maybe we use it for the same reasons.
You practice what you preach when you say approach with kindness and care. Everyone is worthy of those items, and you have helped me feel cared for by you as my mentor in this program. You have a knack for knowing when to check in, and have helped me navigate a challenging time last spring. I respect you so much.