Falmouth: Merchants of Hope by Modern Teacher https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth As educators, we are always Merchants of Hope. Here are some provocations from Jimmy Casas and his 2017 publication CULTURIZE. Excellent teachers and leaders surround themselves with excellence! Select one or two of the statements and provide feedback as to what specifically resonated with you and why? en-us 2020-09-09 00:17:04 UTC 2026-01-27 04:37:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/28862/5aa5968696754109e1b2e594455c9db9/logo_twitter_400x400.png Agreed. scox24_581 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958159 We are in the business of building learners, so it makes perfect sense that we should see ourselves as lifelong learners. This year's disruptions have made us all newbies, as well.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958159 I think in these uncertain times, excellent teachers have to use what imperfect information they have access to to provide the best possible learning experiences possible to their students. They never let perfect be the enemy of good. tandrade9_93 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958463 2020-09-09 16:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958463 model kwoods11 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958802 We cannot expect students to buy what we are selling, if we won't use it ourselves. 

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731958802 I agree dscozzari_634 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959415 2020-09-09 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959415 Yes! ccunningham56 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959421 2020-09-09 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959421 Sharing is caring and caring is sharing, we can learn so much from each other dvalentine9_924 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959469 2020-09-09 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959469 sschmidt17_281 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959662 If we stop learning, we stop teaching, really.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959662 Yes emello2_651 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959689 As educators we are constantly learning from one another. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959689 jknowlton_371 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959770 Supporting each other is what teachers do best!]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959770 Be a model abrousseau1_632 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959816 Excellent teachers and leaders take time to do their research for what will be successful and make meaningful change for their students and community. They value being a model]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959816 always a student khbergeron https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959937 2020-09-09 16:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959937 agree sdeane2_547 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959978 2020-09-09 16:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731959978 Completely agree. The best part of teaching is still being a student. smorrison70 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960013 2020-09-09 16:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960013 Agreed sedwards29_915 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960054 2020-09-09 16:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960054 absolutely! I could not do this by myself https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960085 2020-09-09 16:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960085 cdurepo https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960177 With so many unknowns and new things to learn it's important to try to focus your energy on what you can do and take one step at a time.  

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960177 Learn something new every day! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960222

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960222 I agree. I think excellent teachers and leaders LEAD the change. hgorham https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960299

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960299 This is how we become better teachers tbourgeault_808 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960414 2020-09-09 16:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960414 Agreed rgonzales39 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960494 Educators should always be supportive of each other and encourage each other. We all have different strengths and weakness. We can inspire and make things happen.  ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960494 I love collaborating with my peers as we navigate new learning! nfreemanTT https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960504 2020-09-09 16:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960504 Working with students is always a good source of energy. I hope we will be able to continue to work with our colleagues in a meaningful way as well. dmorey1_197 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960529 2020-09-09 16:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960529 azaineh_518 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960578 I agree.  Processing is important.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960578 I agree jlafrance2 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960650 2020-09-09 16:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960650 absolutely! afoskitt_824 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960659 2020-09-09 16:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960659 No one knows everything sfemino1_223 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960665 We can always learn!!  Taking the time to hear what people have to say.]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960665 agree😊 kmuma3 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960694 2020-09-09 16:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960694 I agree dscozzari_634 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960917 2020-09-09 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960917 Keep working on figuring things out one day at a time ktribou_391 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960920 2020-09-09 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960920 The follow up with actions is so important! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960989 2020-09-09 16:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731960989 kmoreyclarkson https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961037 Yes, absolutely.


]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961037 It would get boring as a teacher (and a person) if the learning ever stopped. sswift12_760 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961081 2020-09-09 16:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961081 Agree, learn more by working and creating with my colleagues. https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961091 2020-09-09 16:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961091 I agree https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961212 2020-09-09 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961212 mkinsella3 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961231 Absolutely! If we are teaching kids that they learn something new everyday, and refuse to change/learn new things, then we are being hypocritical! There are so many new ideas and tools out there to learn and use to better engage and teach our students.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961231 bstephens25_468 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961302 Agree. Thinking and processing is the gift we can give to ourselves as we know to give to student. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961302 I agree with this statement. It sometimes is easier to learn new concepts from other teachers! e0neil_950 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961445 2020-09-09 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961445 YES! jroberts188_210 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961519 2020-09-09 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961519 kmcauley1_713 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961576 Balance is imperative otherwise it is easy to get overwhelmed or caught up with "what if" rather than "what is"]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961576 Agreed! amcclintock10_147 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961593 2020-09-09 16:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961593 School Pride kpeard_859 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961627 I think that is a big aspect to creating a community. Through the arts and school groups can make something that is more than the students. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961627 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961771 I agree. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961771 Work together to make and create change https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961811 2020-09-09 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961811 yes kmurphy158_363 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961821 2020-09-09 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961821 I agree https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961824 2020-09-09 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961824 Absolutely! We are life-long learners and learn especially from our peers. jgsullivan https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961851 2020-09-09 16:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961851 Agreed...it is our job to help students learn to find their inner motivation and strive to think more deeply and achieve greatness. julsullivan_353 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961869 2020-09-09 16:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961869 school community is very important khbergeron https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961988 2020-09-09 16:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731961988 100% epeabody1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962089 We are a community of learners and we rely on each others strengths to help each other grow!]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962089 svarvaro https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962129 2020-09-09 16:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962129 coachdugre_674 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962161 Teaching and learning are about innovation and taking risks...we have to stretch outside our comfort zones. If wait for others to constantly clear the path, we aren't taking risks or stretching. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962161 jlewis8 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962244 This is a tricky one. Teachers and leaders who are burnt out by the workload have trouble pulling off excellence, but sometimes we do need to tackle things bit by bit instead of getting overwhelmed by the big tasks.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962244 This one hits home with me because as we get ready to start the year, we need to model behaviors that we want to see in the students (wearing masks, remaining positive, etc.) amenard20 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962284 2020-09-09 16:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962284 Can be a monumental challenge; we must learn to compartmentalize and break things down. https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962465 2020-09-09 16:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962465 Always need to self reflect! amoore305_227 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962624 2020-09-09 16:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962624 Yup tdraper2 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962650 2020-09-09 16:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962650 I agree, and something that I am working on embracing especially during this transitional time. cjohnson268_364 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962767 2020-09-09 16:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962767 Absolutely tgouin1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962893 2020-09-09 16:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962893 21 years and still learning every day! kgrace49 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962899 2020-09-09 16:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731962899 I learn something new everyday! Especially about technology lately! tnoonan4_951 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963003 2020-09-09 16:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963003 Absolutely! deynon_925 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963029 2020-09-09 16:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963029 absolutely https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963042 2020-09-09 16:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963042 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963093 I strive to inspire students]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963093 eduffy22_700 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963126 I agree, I think that if you can take what went wrong or the different problems arise, you can become better for it. especially if you can recognize and learn how to act better the next time around]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963126 Yes sbearse_583 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963262 I agree with this statement.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963262 agree https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963428 2020-09-09 16:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963428 aguida1_188 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963438 Excellent teachers are not afraid to admit that they are wrong/don't know something/try something different when something is not working. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963438 yes https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963493 2020-09-09 16:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963493 I agree with this statement because I believe that the best teachers learn from others as well as model effective practices. dkasparian_646 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963586 2020-09-09 16:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963586 School Pride rspeakman3_20 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963618 Creating a sense of community makes students, teachers, and staff feel at home when they are at school!]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963618 You can't live in "what-if". You will never get to where you want to go https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963993 2020-09-09 16:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731963993 Yes. azaineh_518 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964030 2020-09-09 16:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964030 Agreed! crosenfield_64 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964034 2020-09-09 16:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964034 Yes https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964170 2020-09-09 16:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964170 We have to be willing to learn if we expect our students to learn! areilly33_38 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964285 2020-09-09 16:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964285 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964300 Yes! This is easier said than done but awareness of our own behavior and how it is perceived by others is what we ask of our students and is key]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964300 ktribou_391 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964322 Important to create a learning community.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964322 Reinforcement is best coming from us. smorrison70 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964346 2020-09-09 16:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964346 Many new things to learn. j_long https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964367

]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964367 Definitely! rlangmead_974 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964469 As a staff, the energy we get from others is absolutely contagious!]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964469 cdubuque1_696 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964589 A lot of that going on this year]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964589 We are absolutely learning something new every moment right now. https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964758 2020-09-09 16:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964758 yes dfoley29_543 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964804 2020-09-09 16:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964804 agree! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964812 2020-09-09 16:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964812 Problems = growth lliles1_522 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964830 With everything changing so much this year, I keep finding that the problems offer ways to explore new ideas or new modes or new thinking.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964830 Absolutely, we never stop learning, and we work to instill the love of lifelong learning in our students. tjazo_571 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964842 2020-09-09 16:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964842 Setting the example works at every level. tblack43_904 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964848 2020-09-09 16:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964848 Agree. https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964930 I think validating fears and problem solving is important, but it is also important to realize that sometimes you have to figure it out as it goes and admit you don't have all the answers]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731964930 Yes e0neil_950 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965154 This is a great statement and we should always aspire to be better and be the leaders for our students.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965154 agreed https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965179 2020-09-09 16:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965179 Totally!! 👍😊 kmuma3 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965270

]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965270 msgarceau https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965277 Education is a life long learning journey.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965277 Absolutely...we should continually be learning from co-workers and students to be the best that we can be and respond better and better to the needs of our students. julsullivan_353 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965314 2020-09-09 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965314 For any human being, I believe continual, eternal growth is the only way. d_sullivan4_282 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965347 2020-09-09 16:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965347 The "what ifs" can take on a life of its own with students and adults. It's important to take note of them as the year progresses. aleblanc22 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965386 2020-09-09 16:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965386 Yes! dvelesig_717 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965410 We all need time to process all the different factors and elements before we are expected to come to a conclusion.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965410 khackett8_418 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965421 We must continue to educate and support our community in these changing times]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965421 Agreed. kdepina1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965558 2020-09-09 16:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965558 Absolutely! We are all in this together! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965569 2020-09-09 16:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965569 Yes! emello2_651 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965828 I know I was inspired by many of my own teachers and hope to do the same.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965828 cgiardi_506 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965901 2020-09-09 16:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731965901 Yes! kferreira9 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966147 2020-09-09 16:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966147 I agree with this statement the most. We should always find ways to further our own learning and push ourselves to say current regarding trends in education and pedagogy. ptaylor78_232 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966161 2020-09-09 16:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966161 I agree kpeard_859 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966182 You need to model and showcase for students what you expect them to do. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966182 agree! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966234 2020-09-09 16:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966234 ssimanski https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966310 I try to check my energy daily so that I can share positive words and interactions with my colleagues. Being a professional means putting your best foot forward and working through difficulties together (putting negative emotions aside). I find it extremely draining to work with people who share their negative energy and dwell on what they cannot change. I truly believe we must look for what we CAN change/improve.]]> 2020-09-09 16:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966310 Focus on what CAN be done, instead of the "what ifs". kgeist7 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966459 2020-09-09 16:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966459 Excellent teacher should always do what's best for our kids even if that means changing and improving before they're told to do so. cmayeski_735 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966604 2020-09-09 16:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966604 It's always important to be deliberate. dmorey1_197 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966662 2020-09-09 16:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966662 Absolutely! amulvey_260 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966982 2020-09-09 16:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731966982 cmilliken4_792 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967277 I feel supported and part of a team when the school leaders are working with us.]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967277 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967283 yes I alway want to continue to learn]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967283 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967317 We all certainly try!]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967317 The energy that you produce is the the energy that you breed. cmarkham10_890 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967400 2020-09-09 16:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967400 Growth Mindset peeps! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967405 2020-09-09 16:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967405 Agree toliveira32_654 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967435 2020-09-09 16:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967435 Our students look to us for how to respond to these difficult times. nfreemanTT https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967516 2020-09-09 16:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967516 kserdy_292 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967540 We never stop learning!

]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967540 Absolutely, but not always easy to do cbriggs33_889 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967632 2020-09-09 16:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967632 Agreed :) https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967684 2020-09-09 16:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967684 100% https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967812 2020-09-09 16:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967812 We are a community lkenny1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967922 I'm invested in our Clipper community, and I think it's important to help adolescents feel that way, if possible.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731967922 I agree! rmiranda76 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968024 2020-09-09 16:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968024 The "what ifs" are augmented during this time period, just watching kids in school already and teachers trying manage two different worlds, one live, one remote is rather well insane, the struggle is real. Their a lots of kinks that need to be worked out. dvalentine9_924 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968025 2020-09-09 16:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968025 azaineh_518 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968048 2020-09-09 16:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968048 Always focus on the positive tgouin1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968344 2020-09-09 16:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968344 jlewis8 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968368 Absolutely! We all need to be accountable for doing the hard things - not just the people who naturally take on the harder tasks and conversations.]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968368 msgarceau https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968485 Absolutely]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968485 Only way to grow! sschmidt17_281 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968657 2020-09-09 16:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968657 Definitely jrocha62_386 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968736 2020-09-09 16:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968736 bclements5_983 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968744 We need to teach/lead by our example.]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731968744 yes jsmith1181 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969086 2020-09-09 16:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969086 Excellent teachers inspire! ecahill10_376 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969133 2020-09-09 16:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969133 hgorham https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969495 2020-09-09 16:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969495 agree! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969536 2020-09-09 16:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969536 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969785 Constant learning is important for teachers to embrace

]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731969785 It is important that we understand that everyone is human. mgennaro_359 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970564 2020-09-09 16:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970564 this is a must especially now jsmith1181 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970910 2020-09-09 16:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970910 balance! ccruse_103 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970960

]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731970960 Yes, so let us have a positive energy! cbriggs33_889 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971075 2020-09-09 16:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971075 Absolutely. Teggenator https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971439 change is difficult to embrace. but, with a positive outlook, it's not as scary.

]]> 2020-09-09 16:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971439 Find a way to motivate all students to work to their fullest potential tgouin1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971607 2020-09-09 16:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731971607 There is more to life and success than workload. mgennaro_359 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731972908 2020-09-09 16:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731972908 We must do this! rlangmead_974 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973081 It feels like this is a must if we are to truly enjoy what makes teaching so great!]]> 2020-09-09 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973081 kbowker1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973315 2020-09-09 16:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973315 Perseverance https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973378 Trying to persevere and keep up.practicing growth mindset...]]> 2020-09-09 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973378 Yes!! crosenfield_64 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973532 Act like you want others to act! "Be the change you want to see in the world" ]]> 2020-09-09 16:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973532 rgreene26 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973784 2020-09-09 16:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973784 Modeling is the best way to teach - especially with behavior. sswift12_760 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973900 2020-09-09 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731973900 Do as you want done sfemino1_223 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731974339 Treat others the way you want to be treated.]]> 2020-09-09 16:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731974339 I strongly agree. jhayman_619 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731974960 It takes a lot of thought and collaboration but we excellent teachers figure out what works best!]]> 2020-09-09 16:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731974960 Agreed! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731975592 2020-09-09 16:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731975592 Flexibility, especially in these trying times, is key to accomplishing the goals. tblack43_904 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976191 2020-09-09 16:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976191 By saying this, we are not recognizing the emotional and mental toll that this job takes. We need to balance the workload and the energy we put out so we don't burnout. https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976218 2020-09-09 16:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976218 Respect and responsibility is vital to instill in all this modern day of teaching. dvalentine9_924 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976298 2020-09-09 16:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731976298 Life long learners tgouin1 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731978962 2020-09-09 16:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731978962 lifetime learner meaton21_49 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731979176 2020-09-09 16:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731979176 eking99_795 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985043 2020-09-09 16:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985043 llonergan7 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985426 2020-09-09 16:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985426 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985475 There's always more to learn and there's always someone who has more experience with certain pieces of education. Consulting an expert and viewing things through their lens  is key to becoming a better leader or teacher]]> 2020-09-09 16:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731985475 I love to learn! kristahennessy https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731986858 2020-09-09 16:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731986858 eking99_795 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731993294 2020-09-09 16:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/731993294 Relationships and Connection Matters! https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/732007961 When everyone feels a responsibility and a partnership in the school community the community thrives

]]> 2020-09-09 16:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/732007961 It's always a good day to learn something new jbarbel_62 https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/732269025 2020-09-09 17:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/732269025 yes https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/1931697998 2021-12-06 17:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/modernteacher/falmouth/wish/1931697998