https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022 Connecting through a time of disconnection en-us 2022-05-10 01:01:23 UTC 2022-06-10 21:04:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f42e.png https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2177542645 2022-05-10 12:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2177542645 kateramsdell7 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2177673437 2022-05-10 14:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2177673437 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2208265558 The prompt is - write something beautiful - no pressure. Peonies are beautiful. #1997]]> 2022-06-02 01:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2208265558 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2211699539 So happy to reconnecting with you all!]]> 2022-06-06 02:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2211699539 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2212730625 2022-06-06 22:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2212730625 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217697003 Connecting with people whom I had not seen in well over ten years in a place that makes us feel at peace filled my soul last night….]]> 2022-06-10 17:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217697003 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217721962 2022-06-10 17:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217721962 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217724170 Walking around this beautiful setting has reminded me of the significance of moving through space, seeing and smelling natural things, recognizing and greeting other people in the environment. This was a ceremonial aspect of life at a residential college. ]]> 2022-06-10 17:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217724170 vosburg1 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217728082 2022-06-10 17:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217728082 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217728462 Thank you for sharing that isolation can be both difficult and comforting. It was and remains stressful, but being alone with my family and my young daughters and spending formative time with them has been very fulfilling. ]]> 2022-06-10 17:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217728462 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217745352 Seeing all of these lovely and familiar faces in the audience is so wonderful and heartwarming!]]> 2022-06-10 18:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217745352 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217745472 There is beauty in vulnerability and it is in our softness moments that we find strength]]> 2022-06-10 18:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217745472 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217748598 This was a beautiful conversation both on stage and in the audience.]]> 2022-06-10 18:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217748598 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750274 I met with Annie Thoms and learned about how regular yoga practice and poetry podcasts were just a few ways she managed the challenges of keeping 150 students at Stuy engaged through remote learning. 

I have profound respect for the efforts and sacrifices made by educators like Annie.


]]> 2022-06-10 18:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750274 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750345 Incredibly grateful these last few years for a supportive text thread of 10 amazing and beautifully diverse Ephwomen — navigating midlife TOGETHER is one of my life’s greatest gifts so far. 🥰🥰🥰]]> 2022-06-10 18:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750345 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750369 The pandemic forced me to step off the conveyor belt of achievement and activity and I was forced to wrestle with my own shortcomings, purpose of being, and then ultimately striving for self-love.]]> 2022-06-10 18:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750369 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750450 I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the panelists and my Williams community for bringing up these issues and for all the support shared with me during the pandemic💜]]> 2022-06-10 18:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750450 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750489 2022-06-10 18:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217750489 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751190 So grateful for the positive vibes from friends and family. Connecting and reconnecting.]]> 2022-06-10 18:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751190 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751418 So much of what you all said was so moving and thought-provoking. I identified with Walter’s experience in particular—as a HS teacher, my work also became much more intense and emotionally complicated. I spoke with Alexandra Barrage, who shared how Sumi’s words spoke to her, and how her running and music practices helped fortify and strengthen her. So good to connect.]]> 2022-06-10 18:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751418 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751692 I carry forward the acknowledgement that there is beauty and strength in each of us and the hope that we can rely on each of our circles of community to carry us through pain, sadness, and fear. ]]> 2022-06-10 18:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217751692 https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217829329 We have maintained our well-being throughout the pandemic by getting out to a forest on most days. ]]> 2022-06-10 21:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kateramsdell7/ephreunion2022/wish/2217829329