Gratitude by Toni DeMello

Thanks Jessica for always working so hard on retreats and meetings! I appreciate you! -lauren

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jlmahon1 — 2021-10-08 16:54:12 UTC

Thank you to the HS Content Specialists for being so thoughtful, collaborative, and flexible around this year's HS Summits!

I'm grateful for the way the Social Science team pushes our thinking.

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Thanks Liza for the gratitude section of this retreat and all you do!

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TED Talk Presenters

abotello21 — 2021-10-08 16:54:49 UTC

I am grateful for the courage you displayed by giving a TED talk to a group of mostly strangers. It is inspiring to myself, and I'm sure others.

Grateful for centering student identities and experiences, and reminders to not lose sight of this.

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Much appreciation to the design team for today's retreat. For building community, connection, and purpose across the Office of T&L.

Thank you to Wayde, Yamali, and Mayra for great collaboration on Summits. You all are sooo dope. Thankful to get to work closely with you!

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Lorenzo! Thank you for your personal connection to teaching and my TED talk! Relations gotta be built and thanks for bein' a lil vulnerable to make our group more engaged.

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I'm grateful for my colleagues that ask hard questions in the chat.

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Really appreciate all the people who I was able to connect with today-thank you for sharing and being in community with me today!

yarodriguez — 2021-10-08 16:55:01 UTC

Thank you, Andrea, for always being so supportive, responsive, and helpful.

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Lauren - for juggling so many things!

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I am grateful for the CPS students that have been a part of developing my core and fire. They developed me into an unapologetic ally.

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Thanks Lauren and Jessica for all the work on retreats

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The math team has been doing some really amazing work with skyline PLCs and high school summits. I am in awe! -Lizzie

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Thankful for the patience and grace of my team!

lamassier — 2021-10-08 16:55:20 UTC

Thanks to Heather for always being will to listen, problem solve and for your vision!

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Thank you Sherese Johnson for being the face & voice of assessment to the 600+ schools that need support from us. I appreciate you! - Erica

2021-10-08 16:55:24 UTC

Thank you, Jessica, for giving us multiple ways to engage and learn. It’s noticed and appreciated!

cacullen1 — 2021-10-08 16:55:25 UTC

I appreciate all of our content specialists (and team) who put so much work into HS summits this week!

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Thanks to all who did the Ted Talks!! It was fun learning from you!

atchatrath — 2021-10-08 16:55:31 UTC

Grateful for Kate Klein keeping me sane and always grounded in the work of STEM.

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jlmahon1 — 2021-10-08 16:55:32 UTC

Thank you to Lilian and Nell who are amazing thought partners and always willing to jump in on anything!

Thank you, Gavin for working with me and including me on all your projects!! -Nazma

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Thanks to my small group today for a warm welcome to T+L!

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thank you lizzie for always having our backs and your support in math dept

eysong — 2021-10-08 16:55:41 UTC

Lauren and Kelli - thank you for a great introduction to the T&L team. I'm excited to work you all! - Ellen

2021-10-08 16:55:43 UTC

Jessica and Lauren are PL rockstars. I am in awe of how you always seem to put a neat bow on every learning session!

kaeasterly — 2021-10-08 16:55:43 UTC

-Kelli

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Thanks Lorne R for being the ying to my yang and all of the work you are doing to help provide access for students and teachers

Grateful to Lauren and Jessica for all the thoughtfulness behind these retreats

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Kelli - for handling Tutor Corp!

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Thank you all for being so inspiring in this work. It makes my job 100% worth it knowing we have such an amazing team.

I am grateful to my team Claire, Tiffini, Adam, and Tina and how they have made me feel welcome and validated my contribution to the team as I come to my first month on the job.

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Thank you to those who shared something important to them in their Ted Talk.

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Thank you Julia for sharing about the awesome work happening with the Art project

Thankful to the TED talk presenters for sharing their joys with us. And the great work the Arts dept is engaging in.

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Thank you high school literacy team (Cassandra, Priscilla, and Krystal) for your ventures into grades prek-8 this summer and fall! Just another example of how talented and committed you are!

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Thanks Helena for everything

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So extremely grateful and blessed to be on a team of folks who show commitment, passion, and care every single day!

Shout out to Mayra who is on the phone with schools outside my door from 730-5 each day helping them with scheduling!!!

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Thanks Anna and Sarah

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For delicious snacks

Gracias Jeannie Vazquez for pushing my thinking and honoring my perspectives. I love working with you, hermana.

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I am so grateful for Mildred Garcia- she keeps me grounded.

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I am grateful to be among such a committed and talented group of people all wanting the same goal of proving excellent instruction for our students and being mindful of who they are!

mdsmagacz — 2021-10-08 16:56:11 UTC

So grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from such thoughtful, dedicated educators so focused on demanding equity and ensuring the success of every child (& teachers/families) in this district

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Thank you to the the Office of T&L for valuing all voices and creating a space of belonging

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Lilian

jtwaraksa — 2021-10-08 16:56:16 UTC

Thank you Lilian for always stepping up, pushing us to be ambitious.

Thanks to DoPL for welcoming me in so warmly and always being so positive! - Elizabeth

2021-10-08 16:56:17 UTC

Kelli! You identified tension in a productive way, much gratitude

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Thanks Tennis TEAM! haha

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Thank you Allison for being a wonderful cubicle mate. I am so grateful for you and the kindness, joy, and wisdom you share with us all. -Natasha

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Thanks to Claire & Lauren

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I really appreciate your support in dealing with some OS pushback. I feel very supported by you both!

tldemello — 2021-10-08 16:56:24 UTC

thank you Eileen
For keeping me grounded.

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Thanks for bringing donuts for our team Maggie
-Phil

Thank you to Lauren and Jessica for being courageous and keeping T & L focusing on the important stuff!

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Super grateful to my new team!

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Thanks to Ellen Kim who just joined us as the Tutor Corps manager!

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jlmahon1 — 2021-10-08 16:56:35 UTC

Thank you to everyone here for being engaged today. I learn so much when I'm with you.

Thank you Math, Science and STEM team for all of the work you all do. Much love to you.

2021-10-08 16:56:35 UTC

Thank you to all the people who facilitated activities today--leading a session for 100+ people is not easy so I appreciated the investment in building community

yarodriguez — 2021-10-08 16:56:47 UTC

Thankful for our math team and our wonderful manager, Lizzie -- we all work so well together and are doing some great work with Skyline. -Nazma

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Joshua! Taking the risky step of faciliating. Thanks for that!

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I'm grateful for the new members of SSCE (Dora, Mildred, Wayde, Marcie, Jennie) that have brought more joy, brilliance, and community to our team. So grateful to have you!

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Thank you to my team, HPE you are the greatest!

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jlmahon1 — 2021-10-08 16:57:25 UTC

Thank you to Sherly and Mary! Your leadership keeps me going on rough days!!

I am grateful for Emma.. what am amazing person with so much talent and care and passion!

mdsmagacz — 2021-10-08 16:57:38 UTC

The space to reflect, learn, and build community on this Fri!

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tldemello — 2021-10-08 16:57:39 UTC

Kudos to Erica....
Couldn't do this work without you

Heather, you always push my thinking and recenter us on lasting social change.

kaeasterly — 2021-10-08 16:57:47 UTC

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Gratefulness for all the teachers across our entire district who have been working so hard since school started to help students get acclimated back to a "new normal" despite all the hurdles!

Grateful for so many smart, thoughtful, and committed T&L colleagues.

jefleming — 2021-10-08 16:58:05 UTC

Science Team

2021-10-08 16:58:06 UTC

I am sincerely grateful for the science team -- their strong vision for quality teaching and learning that always centers students and teachers...and the courageous conversations we have to ensure we are doing right by all.

Thanks Claire for the incredible work you have done stepping up while Jenni is on mat leave!

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Thankful for Dept of Personalized Learning for always being purposeful and pushing outside the box of current thinking to ensure growth in ideas, relationships, and outcomes.

Thank you Liza for managing the behemoth of MTSS!

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I am very grateful to be on a team with such awesome colleagues, Aaron and Eileen. Wouldn't be able to do this work with out you! Thanks again, everyone. Great Retreat and closing Lisa!

Thank you CIDL - your sense of humor, flexibility, and commitment to always improving the work is so appreciated!

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Thank you Andre B for being the best partner!

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I appreciate Lauren's awesome playlists during these meetings

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Thank you to Esther who got the HS Specialists together after summits for fellowship and lunch. It was so nice!

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Thanks to Lizzie...you make your entire team feel validated and supported

atchatrath — 2021-10-08 16:59:24 UTC

STEM Dept. ROCKS! You guys are the BEST!!!!

2021-10-08 16:59:54 UTC

STEM

kaeasterly — 2021-10-08 17:00:18 UTC

Y'all already know. <3
-Kelli

Thx to SSCE "loud pod", my homies. You know who you are. :)

2021-10-08 17:00:56 UTC

Thankful for Duane for being SO HELPFUL! -Nazma

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