https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k en-us 2022-03-11 19:08:00 UTC 2022-03-14 02:47:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091745977 This data makes me think that there is a disconnect between different corps members and also with TFA as an organization. I think TFA adds an additional stress to first year teachers (in a post Covid, massive teacher exit environment) and that it is easy to feel unsupported. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091745977 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091745997 The data makes me think that despite how some people may feel, more people are happy with the way their experiences are going in TFA and still feel as if their purpose is useful. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091745997 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746560 2022-03-12 16:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746560 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746773 2022-03-12 16:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746773 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746910 I feel that I am not alone. I can relate to all the different comments. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746910 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746974 There needs to be a balance betweenTFA providing enough support, but not burdening corps members with performative/unnecessary work. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091746974 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747161 This makes me think that some of our school partners that appear to be aligned with TFA on the outside are not actually as aligned as we think and it’s making it difficult for corp members who had expectations going in and goals]]> 2022-03-12 16:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747161 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747227 The data makes me think about expectation versus execution. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747227 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747300 This data makes me think that a lot of us are feeling the same way, both positively and negatively about TFA.]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747300 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747392 I feel that the last statistic definitely makes me feel seen because of my experiences teaching this year. I love my students and I love my colleagues; however, the burden on educators right now is HIGH and are incredibly ill-equipped. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747392 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747461 This data makes me feel that many Corps Members are comfortable enough sharing their candid experiences and beliefs.]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747461 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747476 The data makes me feel that there are some people that did not have the best guidance as I did during the beginning. But no one knows how you feel unless you speak up. I feel like my voice was heard through coaching and they get that we are human. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747476 ellandrews https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747483 The data makes me realize that I am not alone in feeling uneasy sometimes about this whole experience. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747483 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747492 I feel like many corp members are having similar thoughts and experiences ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747492 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747540 I still think my TFA training is useful - I've looked at other newish teachers at my school and I don't believe their training (if they had any at all) wasn't really more useful to them than our summer program. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747540 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747641 This data makes me feel a lot less guilty about my negative feelings towards this whole process.]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747641 vicperez https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747696 This data makes me think that it definitely gets better next year and that this year has just been a CRISIS year so there's a lot more to tackle.]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747696 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747728 I feel like the percentage of people that feel connected is really high. I almost never talk to anyone in TFA as no one works in the school with me and I haven’t found many people to be very friendly. I also feel like being in TFA is really stressful because I don’t have the option to leave my school, to look for a different position or anything so these are things I should’ve looked into more before joining. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747728 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747762 I appreciate the feeling of pride in TFA - I do feel that way, but am suprised by how many people felt part of this community - I really don't, but that might say more about how I've engaged with TFA than about how the program has been run. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747762 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747818 2022-03-12 16:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747818 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747829 The data makes me feel isolated. My experience has been different.]]> 2022-03-12 16:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747829 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747859 I makes me feel that I am not alone in my struggles and very validating. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747859 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747894 Something that sparked a nerve for me was "Teachers are provided with very little preparation before going into the classroom and the support provided by TFA is more burdensome than helpful."  I appreciate my fellow corp members for helping me through this time, but the lack of overall support has been very stressful.  It felt like we spent a lot of time discussing TFA's mission and how we feel about it, which of course is important, but when I got into the classroom I was overwhelmed with the feeling that I had no idea what I was doing.]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091747894 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748014 This data makes me want to continue doing what I signed up to do and become. We make the data true. What we put in is what we get out of it. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748014 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748070 2022-03-12 16:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748070 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748120 This data makes me think about my personal experiences and how it can connect to others ]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748120 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748133 2022-03-12 16:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748133 ellandrews https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748241 I'm not sure what this data is making me want to do. But I know that it makes me not want to give up. I can't give up]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748241 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748348 This data makes me feel that together, we can work on solutions since man of us are struggling with similar obstacles.]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748348 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748401 During the summer we focused on culturally responsive teaching and I really think we should focus on classroom management a little more so we are more prepared ]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748401 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748415 This data makes me want to talk to a lot more of the corps but I do feel like thats hard to do since we are all struggling.]]> 2022-03-12 16:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748415 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748538 Find out why and where specifically there are school partner/ TFA disconnects. Saying there is a disconnect is not clear enough.]]> 2022-03-12 16:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748538 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748552 This data makes me want to reflect on why it is that I joined TFA initially and reflect on what realistic expectations should look like for organizations like TFA and my placement school]]> 2022-03-12 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748552 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748781 I've felt apart from this community and I know a lot of that is on me, so I've got to make an effort to meet TFA NJ where it is - let's get together. Solidarity is strength. Sadness shared is sadness halved. Happiness shared is happiness multiplied. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748781 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748831 This data makes me want to find ways of navigating these negative experiences and turning them into positive ones.]]> 2022-03-12 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091748831 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749005 This data makes me think about my long term goals. I know I have another year to give teaching another chance and I hope conditions improve. The last statistic definitely resonated with me.]]> 2022-03-12 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749005 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749174 This data makes me want to continue what I've been doing. Remaining focused on my purpose.]]> 2022-03-12 16:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749174 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749252 This data makes me want to know what to do when I need support. Yes, I can advocate for myself, and at the same time, we are EXHAUSTED and need someone to lean on.]]> 2022-03-12 16:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749252 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749539 This data makes me realize that maybe I need to be more vocal and upfront about what I know I need in order to be successful. I spent a lot of time, regretfully, complaining or upset about how summer training went in terms of actual training, instead of speaking up more about what would have been more helpful.]]> 2022-03-12 16:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749539 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749803 I feel like I'm not alone]]> 2022-03-12 16:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749803 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749821 This data makes me want to take action and definitely speak up more]]> 2022-03-12 16:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091749821 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750141 I want to keep pushing and trying to do my best for my students! I also want to build more community in TFA, but the workload is a lot and leaves me incredibly tired :/. All I know is that I want to keep trying, and I will figure out a path forward!]]> 2022-03-12 16:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750141 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750164 This data doesn’t really change anything from me. I want to be an educator, I know that, I love being in my classroom and interacting with my students and families, however there are multiple added stresses that make it very difficult and different TFA obligations that make me feel like I am consistently failing. I do not know what I am going to do because I feel like I have been doing my all but my position in my classroom comes first for me. ]]> 2022-03-12 16:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750164 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750203 The data makes me want to reestablish my relationship with TFA. TFA is here as a resource for me but it is ultimately up to me to utilize it. There are ways that things can be done better by everyone- TFA, our schools, ourselves. I want us to stop using this space as a place to complain about what's going wrong in our own spheres but rather to recharge, connect, and speak up for ourselves and what we need in a constructive way.]]> 2022-03-12 16:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091750203 https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091751083 2022-03-12 16:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ifeomaonwuka/i26i8ptp55vu8b9k/wish/2091751083