Core Values Shout Outs by Sariah Winn

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sariah_winn — 2020-06-10 00:20:20 UTC

Meg is the best!!

sarahwinkelman11 — 2020-06-10 22:18:12 UTC

Meg's support and continual encouragement has been so helpful throughout the last three years. She has made me remain as calm as possible and continue to choose courage and patience in this process.

2Infinity and Beyond

damartinez1013 — 2020-06-10 22:18:12 UTC

Shoutouts to all of family group 2! Always such a pleasure to learn from each and every one of you and your journeys. Your positivity was the best part of Induction!

The entire TFA PHX Staff

elijahchambers20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:19 UTC

The feeling and atmosphere of this week has been meaningful, friendly, vulnerable, and real. It all started with your planning and execution. Thank you for strengthening this community!

Thank you, Tony Best, for not only all of your work, but your support! You help us stay resilient through this process!

annettegoldmacher20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:20 UTC

Nakia!

elsabarmstrong — 2020-06-10 22:18:22 UTC

Nakia openly shared his story with our family group and I know it impacted all of us. His energy is infectious!

Lexi and Karly

tuf96439 — 2020-06-10 22:18:23 UTC

Although we only got to meet briefly I am so happy to get to know to other people at AMS flower. I am super excited we will get to be working together in some capacity and was so thankful that you both shared honestly and from the heart!

Go Coyotes!!!

aarodr22 — 2020-06-10 22:18:26 UTC

My why is centered around my future students. Our mascot is a coyote, and I am so excited to pursue continuous learning alongside my students.

Emily Brink

meghanmccormickugalino — 2020-06-10 22:18:27 UTC

Emily, I appreciate that you are constantly reflecting about how you are showing up in spaces. This is something that will really trnslate to your classroom experience for your students!

Big ups to Alicia for your energy, your kindness, and care! You are such a bright light! :)

2020-06-10 22:18:29 UTC

Leadership

anniebarton12 — 2020-06-10 22:18:30 UTC

Nicole and Kayme showed tremendous desire to learn continuously when we were discussing leadership. We ending up talking about how language and dialect are important and how opening conversations about them shows leadership by creating lines of connection! It was one of my favorite conversations during this week!

Family 11

nickstjohn98 — 2020-06-10 22:18:32 UTC

Shout out to everyone in family 11 you all are making this transition into training a lot easier, appreciated talking to all of you

Thank you D'andre for always willing to speak your mind! #Icebreaker

jiannilabato20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:35 UTC

Shout out to Matthew and Lauren! They are both so inspiring and motivated. I know they are going to change their students lives! They are so motivated to support their students in every aspect! I know they will show their students love and empathy! I cannot wait to strengthen the Pueblo Community together.

athenapyros — 2020-06-10 22:18:36 UTC

Shout out to Mrs. Udelhofen 6th grade advanced math haha?

sofyapangburn — 2020-06-10 22:18:37 UTC

Thank you Alicia for being so helpful and open! Also Autumn, I love your passion for leading with love. You are both so inspiring!

maitlynjean — 2020-06-10 22:18:39 UTC

Also shoutout to Group 11 for being so welcoming and supportive during all of our family groups! So excited to hear more about your teaching adventures!

S/O fam group 6!

haileyborja — 2020-06-10 22:18:40 UTC

Woot Team 3!

jhlee6491 — 2020-06-10 22:18:43 UTC

Thank you everyone in team 3 (Rita, CJ, Nicole, Giorgina, Annette, Annmarie, Kayme, Holden) for being awesome and super supportive!

FAMILY 8!

laurarivera20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:45 UTC

Everyone is so open and understanding of each other! Truly great people because we build each other up!

Family 1 and TFA Community

chloebreger20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:48 UTC

Thank you to everyone in family 1 (Katie, Steve, Estephanie, Zarella, Xavier, Jordyn, Haley, and Athena) for sharing and the entire TFA community as a whole! This week has been so wonderful so far and so excited to continue training and continue getting to know everyone!

S/O Carminia & Group 9!!

karlymasonn — 2020-06-10 22:18:50 UTC

It has been so great getting to know you all and look forward to working together for educational equity!

Dairany - thank you so much for prompting us all to think about resilience today, and sharing about your own experience doing this in your classroom! <3

laurenarndt — 2020-06-10 22:18:51 UTC

Group 6!

2020-06-10 22:18:51 UTC

Thank you all for having such open minds and being willing to learn with me and the rest of the Fam! I appreciate you!

Zulela's Resilience

jdsmit60 — 2020-06-10 22:18:51 UTC

It was awesome to see that, even though she had to address tech issues frequently, Zulela still made time to be present to us in family group 7!

Family 8!!

hanaboscarino20 — 2020-06-10 22:18:51 UTC

You are all such amazing and strong leaders!! Please don't ever stop being you! I am so glad I got to spend time with this family! <3

shoutout to fam group 5 !!

laurarahmig — 2020-06-10 22:18:51 UTC

Thank you Alicia and all TFA staff!

ginnysvec — 2020-06-10 22:18:56 UTC

Alicia, you've been so supportive at every turn on my journey to get to TFA PHX induction and beyond! Props to all staff members because this induction has been awesome and has flowed so smoothly!

shoutout to Lauren Hawks for introducing the opportunity to me and being a stellar friend

amvarel3 — 2020-06-10 22:18:57 UTC

Group 9 SWAGGGG

msaccone — 2020-06-10 22:18:58 UTC

S/O carminia, Deniela, Aracely Esquer, Ben Crockett, Ginny Svec, Karly Mason, Taylor Phillips and CHRIS CRABB!!!!! We about to make some insane impact in our communities!

radusin — 2020-06-10 22:18:59 UTC

Kayme has been so courageous with this whole process, proud of you girl!!

sarahcannon29 — 2020-06-10 22:19:01 UTC

Thank you to Dairany for sharing your story!

Shout out to the entire ONEDAY family - y'all were so amazing and inspiring! I feel happy to have made some awesome connections with everyone!

zarellavs — 2020-06-10 22:19:01 UTC

Christopher Sutton

kellykalden — 2020-06-10 22:19:03 UTC

Thank you for asking thoughtful questions & sharing your excitement to get to know the communities in which you will teach. So glad to have you here in Phoenix! Excited to learn from you!

Kelsey Lamboglia

sariah_winn — 2020-06-10 22:19:05 UTC

I was so inspired when you asked your school leader what plans the school had in place to address racial inequities and the way students may be feeling. Thank you for choosing courage!

Dairany Blanco- Flores!!!

brynlieswift — 2020-06-10 22:19:06 UTC

hrivardlentz — 2020-06-10 22:19:06 UTC

Shout out to Mr. Demick for helping me through precalc and stats!

Shoutout to Nakia for adding eagerness, positivity and authenticity to each call!

petritgashi20 — 2020-06-10 22:19:09 UTC

Shout out to Group 8!

nathanmcq96 — 2020-06-10 22:19:14 UTC

While it's only been three days, I felt that I was able to make a strong connection with all of you and that we were able to start creating a community together

SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO GROUP 10!! For providing a safe space and much more.

dgstubbs1 — 2020-06-10 22:19:14 UTC

Thanks group 10!! I have enjoyed the past few days getting to know you and am looking forward to more fun times in the future :)

maggiehadcock — 2020-06-10 22:19:15 UTC

Thank You Group 10

lexianundson — 2020-06-10 22:19:17 UTC

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts and feelings!!!

2019's!!!

autumnurbigkit — 2020-06-10 22:19:17 UTC

S/O to our 2019's for taking time to come out and support our NEWEST PHOENIX CORP MEMBERS (AHHHH!!!)

Thank you, Ms. T!

rosatoava — 2020-06-10 22:19:18 UTC

High school Spanish teacher who made me understand what it feels like to have a teacher who truly cares and sees me! An inspiration <3

Nakia Gorden

2020-06-10 22:19:18 UTC

I met you and your son at an ASU dinner (he is such a sweet kid) and every time I see you, I can feel your commitment to being that role model you needed when you were younger! I'm excited to see the impact you have in your classroom!

Nicole!

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:19:22 UTC

Way to combat a cold and still bring your best self to Induction!

Shoutout to Ava

jlueck4 — 2020-06-10 22:19:26 UTC

For acting so graciously when Sheela clarified something you said. Perfect example of acting with humility and staying accountable :)

Gooo family 6:)

2020-06-10 22:19:26 UTC

Someone who has impacted me this week is Petrit in my family group! Petrit asked questions that I was afraid to ask/ bring up; like how do we create spaces in our classrooms to discuss the things that are going on in the world.

OREArizona — 2020-06-10 22:19:26 UTC

Autumn

aliciaolivas — 2020-06-10 22:19:27 UTC

Your collage really allowed our group to be open and vulnerable. You set the one for us and I cannot thank you enough. Looking forward to connecting more throughout the summer with the INCREDIBLE group 11.

Taysia Beebout

erikapobletealvarez — 2020-06-10 22:19:31 UTC

Taysia, I appreciate the equity lens you bring to every conversation and reflection. Thank you for always offering your perspective - I know I and others have learned so much from you! Excited for your students to have you in the fall!

Shout to Alejandra Galindo

trevie0 — 2020-06-10 22:19:31 UTC

S/o to Alejandra for striving to make an impact on the Latinx students that will step foot into her classroom!! It is important for students to always be proud of where they are from and as she said herself, "it is a privilege to teach students that look like you."

Family Group 5!

sarahboon — 2020-06-10 22:19:32 UTC

Thank you so much to my family group! It has been so wonderful getting to know all of you, see your commitment to this work, and your excitement! I am honored to be alongside you all in your journey! Shout out to Tony and Deijon for helping steer the ship!

Family 2

mariluzestrada20 — 2020-06-10 22:19:36 UTC

For giving me courage, strength & love throughout this week and making a small community within a large group of us. I appreciate you all <3

jordynscholer — 2020-06-10 22:19:36 UTC

shoutout to family 1 has been so amazing getting to talk and collar with you guys

Kayme Conway

nicolehanson20 — 2020-06-10 22:19:36 UTC

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing about your life with us in Group 3! And being such an eager volunteer and leader! You will make a great teacher!

Group 8!!! Love you all!!! Can't wait to meet you in person!

sarahcannon29 — 2020-06-10 22:19:39 UTC

Family Group 11

aarodr22 — 2020-06-10 22:19:39 UTC

We are #1 so much, they had to assign it to us twice! Thank you all for being a community that I can lean on and learn from.

Fam Group 6!

tlbeebout — 2020-06-10 22:19:40 UTC

Shout out to y'all! I feel like we were always quick to be self-realizing and shared the space well.

Thanks for Sarah and Tony!

deijon1234 — 2020-06-10 22:19:40 UTC

You both are building our FAM 5!

Group 1!!

hrivardlentz — 2020-06-10 22:19:45 UTC

emcabrale — 2020-06-10 22:19:47 UTC

S/o to Nakia Gorden for being so open and giving his perspective on certain issues, but also being so willing to listen to different perspectives and opinions!

Shoutout to Sarah W and Alexa R for being my NES study buddies! Love learning together <3

laurenhawks20 — 2020-06-10 22:19:47 UTC

Family Group 3!

annettegoldmacher20 — 2020-06-10 22:19:49 UTC

We're going to rock this!

Sheela

racheleriquez — 2020-06-10 22:19:52 UTC

Shoutout to Sheela that held space for us with such grace and humility, while also empowering us to speak up, stay grounded and learn continuously.

To the GR8 Ones!

austinpruitt1 — 2020-06-10 22:19:53 UTC

Thank you

Annemarie

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:20:01 UTC

Love that you bring your proximity to the Navajo Nation in your "why" for joining TFA!

peytonadams20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:01 UTC

Erika and Daniil for making family group 6 feel welcome!

Loved chatting with our school leader today! I cant wait to be part of such an awesome community focused on honesty, impact and community

maggiehadcock — 2020-06-10 22:20:02 UTC

Group 2!!!!

brynlieswift — 2020-06-10 22:20:02 UTC

Kelsey and Lexi have expanded my perspectives in small group discussions and made me think in different lenses! Family Group 10!!!

jiannilabato20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:04 UTC

Meg

jdsmit60 — 2020-06-10 22:20:06 UTC

Thank you to Meg for leading family group 7! You really helped us center ourselves on community throughout these 3 days.

Taylor Phillips

carminiamunoz — 2020-06-10 22:20:06 UTC

working through the glitches takes your commitment to this work. thanks for making the effort Tuesday afternoon. your voice is always needed <3

J Peterson's LGBTQIA+ impact

sarahwinkelman11 — 2020-06-10 22:20:07 UTC

J's love and impact on their students was seen so intensely in our short breakout conversation! I loved hearing how J helps their students in many different ways.

2019 CM Amber

crathke827 — 2020-06-10 22:20:07 UTC

Thank you for bringing your passion and energy and for being so open to getting our family group together to continue communication and community!

Fam group 6

andrewmedland — 2020-06-10 22:20:07 UTC

killed it

Shout out to Rita and CJ!

kaymeconway20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:15 UTC

Thank you to the leaders of FAM3, I really appreciate you connecting us all and taking interests in continuing our relationship through this transitional time, and starting plans on strengthening that bond through FAM meetings in the future!

Alexa!!

phillipstaylortjp — 2020-06-10 22:20:16 UTC

Loved being in break out rooms with you! Even on the chat its been nice to listen to the way you process information and the way you're open and willing to change your mind given new information <3

Shout out to FAM 3

holdenrhunt — 2020-06-10 22:20:16 UTC

Thank you all for being vulnerable and sharing your truths!

Shoutout to Matthew and Athena- you both are rockstars and I can't wait to get to work with you at Pueblo!

laurenhawks20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:18 UTC

Family Group 4

dillonmcgill — 2020-06-10 22:20:20 UTC

Each of you modeled vulnerability and showed up for one another every day. You were my bright spot each day and I cannot wait to watch you all grow as educators and advocates for students!

Thomasina!

kellyzozobrado — 2020-06-10 22:20:21 UTC

Katie & Austin

clarissab20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:23 UTC

Thank you both so much for creating a space (Go Group 8!) in which I felt empowered and comfortable to share my story/reflections. You both, as well as all of the my fellow CMs in our family group, really fostered such a joyful, reflective, and inspiring space!

Group 8

elijahchambers20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:23 UTC

This group is ready and going to make a difference!

Family Group 11

2020-06-10 22:20:24 UTC

I'm so glad that I got to meet y'all over the past few days. I was really nervous coming into the week, but I'm so glad to know so many compassionate, brave, and inspiring people! :)

Hana!!

candicetolliver20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:33 UTC

Every time you have shared it has been filled with intention towards pursuing equity. Your students will be incredibly blessed to have you!

Dairany

hanaboscarino20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:38 UTC

Dairany you are so so amazing and I aspire to be as amazing of an educator as you! Your words are so impactful and your story really moved me.

Hailey Borja

2020-06-10 22:20:46 UTC

Thank you for starting off Fam Time today with such a great message!

shout out to my prek/k teacher Mrs. Poulson!!!

brynlieswift — 2020-06-10 22:20:46 UTC

Let's go Group 5!!!!

2020-06-10 22:20:48 UTC

Alicia!

annettegoldmacher20 — 2020-06-10 22:20:51 UTC

You help us to constantly improve as we navigate new platforms and stay on top of everything!

radusin — 2020-06-10 22:21:02 UTC

Meg has been great about creating community in our family group (#7). Thank you Meg!

Shout out to Alicia

holdenrhunt — 2020-06-10 22:21:08 UTC

Appreciate you always being responsive to emails no matter what the questions ask!

Shout out to KTH for being so compassionate and passionate

sarahcannon29 — 2020-06-10 22:21:10 UTC

S/O Tony for all your help and guidance!!

karlymasonn — 2020-06-10 22:21:11 UTC

Daniel from Group 2

racheleriquez — 2020-06-10 22:21:12 UTC

Nataly Banuelos

erikapobletealvarez — 2020-06-10 22:21:17 UTC

Inspired by the way you seek to learn more and more, and the way you seek out resources for yourself! This mindset of a learner is such a great model for your students and I can't wait for them to have you as their teacher in the fall!

Shoutout to FAM 5!

deijon1234 — 2020-06-10 22:21:21 UTC

You all are killing it with your dreams of pursing equity! I know you all will learn the skills to make your dreams reality in your classrooms.

Ben Crockett

carminiamunoz — 2020-06-10 22:21:21 UTC

I have a feeling you'll be continuing to build and strengthen community as the year goes on. appreciate you starting it off with our family group.

Candice!

laurarivera20 — 2020-06-10 22:21:23 UTC

Always so kind! and you have so much courage to take on everything and anything in life!

Alicia

jdsmit60 — 2020-06-10 22:21:26 UTC

Alicia's tireless efforts to make sure that everything we needed to know was being effectively communicated had a huge impact this week!

Sarah W and Lauren H!

aarodr22 — 2020-06-10 22:21:28 UTC

Thank you for listening to my rants and believing in me even when I don't believe in myself!

Elsa Armstrong

kellykalden — 2020-06-10 22:21:29 UTC

When a CM in a small group shared their anxieties & fears, you responded with such empathy and hope. It inspired me. I am so excited about how you will continue to strengthen our community here in Phoenix! Lucky to have you here & in our Family!

Joshua Smith

meghanmccormickugalino — 2020-06-10 22:21:31 UTC

Joshua- thanks for your additions to comversations in our family group. You are thoughtful and pruposeful in your language and brought others into the conversation. Appreciate you!

Mrs. Cote

mariluzestrada20 — 2020-06-10 22:21:42 UTC

I'm SO excited and blessed to be part of the self development academy Phoenix family! I'm so excited to work closely with Mrs. Cote & other TFA members working at SDA!

Shout out to Alicia for your positive vibes always!!

sarahcannon29 — 2020-06-10 22:21:45 UTC

Jill Crago!

nikellehollender — 2020-06-10 22:21:45 UTC

She mentioned how she's been actively trying to be a sponge during this training when it comes to knowledge being shared with us, and I think that's the perfect embodiment of actively learning continuously.

Dairany Blanco Flores

kelseylamboglia — 2020-06-10 22:21:49 UTC

I appreciate that she shared her experience. She gave great advice that we are doing the work for the students. That is why we are there. So regardless of feeling outside support, our students need us like we need them.

Group 7

sarahwinkelman11 — 2020-06-10 22:21:50 UTC

Seriously so amazing being vulnerable with you all. I appreciate your support and encouragement throughout the last three days. Wish we had more family group time in the upcoming weeks!

Group 2

jlueck4 — 2020-06-10 22:21:52 UTC

For allowing all of us to contribute to the community in our own way and grow together <3

Thank you Tony! You have been so helpful from the very beginning! Interviews were so much smoother thanks to your advice!

maitlynjean — 2020-06-10 22:21:56 UTC

thomasinadinehdeal1 — 2020-06-10 22:22:01 UTC

Thank you Meg for being an amazing family group leader!

ngalarreta — 2020-06-10 22:22:03 UTC

Thank you Kelly and Dillion for being such open and thoughtful family facilitators!

GROUP 4!

2020-06-10 22:22:15 UTC

Congratulations and welcome to Phoenix TFAMily!!!!

LAURA!!

candicetolliver20 — 2020-06-10 22:22:17 UTC

Laura! Thank you for sharing your story with us and your love for education, your family, and cultura! Your resilience in your story inspires me. Looking forward to getting to know you more! <3

Kayme

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:22:19 UTC

Deijon Williams

haileyborja — 2020-06-10 22:22:22 UTC

Your messages were so powerful and inspiring. I look up to you!

to all of the corps members who are waiting to be hired!

trevie0 — 2020-06-10 22:22:31 UTC

You will have a school community that will love you and help you achieve the impact you want to make on future students!!

KATIE T.

candicetolliver20 — 2020-06-10 22:22:31 UTC

Thank you!

Thank you Carolyn for expanding my thought process throughout our fam discussions!

jiannilabato20 — 2020-06-10 22:22:32 UTC

Alex Khosla

carminiamunoz — 2020-06-10 22:22:40 UTC

the quickness with which you offered up your notes for a fellow corps member truly warmed my heart. so happy to have you joining the TFA PHX family.

Thank you Tony for being patience through all the technical difficulties!

tuf96439 — 2020-06-10 22:22:42 UTC

Shoutout to Mari and Rachel

rosatoava — 2020-06-10 22:22:48 UTC

For being the very first ones in Group 2 to share on Monday and being SO transparent right off the bat!! You ladies rock!

Jessica

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:22:51 UTC

Way to go above and beyond to problem solve and make it to Induction.

Group 11

aliciaolivas — 2020-06-10 22:22:51 UTC

The energy. The drive. The community. You all were my favorite part of this week.

Shoutout to Estephanie!

athenapyros — 2020-06-10 22:22:52 UTC

You have so much love and passion for this mission. You are truly giving back to your community and do it with such an open heart. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story with our small group! I loved getting to know you more during Family Group #1! You are going to be an amazing teacher!!

2020-06-10 22:23:01 UTC

Elsa Armstrong. Loved hearing your story and what drives you to this core value. I valued the perspective you shared. I hope to hear more from you.

GROUP 8

candicetolliver20 — 2020-06-10 22:23:18 UTC

<3 <3 <3

Annette

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:23:55 UTC

Thank you for being your authentic self and inviting us in.

Thank you Megan for always looking to achieve an impact through relationship building! This has definitely made me try to embody the way you will teach!

jiannilabato20 — 2020-06-10 22:24:18 UTC

Lauren and Alexa

sarahwinkelman11 — 2020-06-10 22:24:33 UTC

The best nightly chats that make me feel like I'm not the only one feeling a certain way. I love talking to y'all and constantly encouraging each other! Let's keep it going during the rest of institute and beyond <3

Giorgina

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:24:47 UTC

You showed up as a learner and helped us in building our collective learning. Thank you for your contributions to our spaces.

Family Group 10!!!

kelseylamboglia — 2020-06-10 22:25:00 UTC

I learn so much from you guys. We come from different experiences and perspectives. It so important to learn from one another. S/O to you guys, YOU ARE AMAZING!!

GROUP TWO!

racheleriquez — 2020-06-10 22:25:25 UTC

Holden

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:26:33 UTC

Thank you for balancing "all the things" in order to bring your best self to our sessions. You rocked your content test and Induction and everything else you did this week!!

Family Group 3 & CJ

ritajensen — 2020-06-10 22:28:50 UTC

Do I even need to say it!?

aliciaolivas — 2020-06-11 01:10:39 UTC

to us in family group 7!

Jessica, Maitlyn, Rachel, Nataly

crathke827 — 2020-06-16 20:55:38 UTC

They are my PHX lifelines in this national training as we are all in the teacher group together!!! SO thankful to have them there with me throughout the day!

Shout out to 2infinity&beyond!

rosatoava — 2020-06-16 20:56:38 UTC

My heart was so full to see you guys today - Sheela, Mari, Rachel, Jordyn, Daniel, and Brynlie! Can't wait for next week, take care of yourselves!

Shout out to Family Group 6! Continuing to live into Demonstrating Resilience as you all navigate summer teacher training and balance with everything else going on in your lives! Appreciate you all and your willingness to learn, reflect, and keep going! <3

erikapobletealvarez — 2020-06-16 20:56:45 UTC

Shout out to Elijah!

laurarivera20 — 2020-06-16 20:56:58 UTC

I bet this weekend / week has been hard but props to you for pushing through! Definitely a lot to handle about work, family, etc. but you got through it!

Krystal Sanders

2020-06-16 20:57:26 UTC

I enjoyed my one-on-one time w my instructional coach. We made lots of connections via online already and I am looking forward to working with her in person! <3