#TeacherFriends FINISH STRONG Chat 4/12 WIN #FrogStreetSplash Registration!

TUESDAY!?! Time To Talk with your 

#TeacherFriends!!!

Where else can you plan to get inspiration, 

support and motivation in your PJs --

from some of the planet's BEST teachers,

all while sipping your favorite beverage of choice?

This week Crystal Radke takes our spotlight. 

She is a powerhouse like none other. 

With a heart as big as Texas!!!

You know her as Kreative in Kinder....

but have you followed her evolution to Kreative in LIFE!

YES. We've met in real life. 

Yes. I've spent a weekend in her HOME! 

YES! I've been to her school wearing my polka-dots and author/illustrator hat! 

That's Crystal right there in the middle of the teachers-take-the-stage grand finale!

Do you recognize me in Polka Dots?  

YES! We've presented at the same conferences! 

YES! Crystal is our #GuestEduCelebrity on the Tuesday 

following her daughter's prom weekend. 

YES YES YES! 

Crystal get HUGE PROPS for balancing a gazillion responsibilities in this life. 

Why YES! 

We were able to get the whole chat organized,

scheduled and tweeted ahead of time! 

{Thanks for asking....did you have any doubt?}

Here's the outline. Plan ahead. 

You are welcome to schedule your answers! 

What a perfect world..... 

when all of your life projects and favorite people collide! 

YES! YES! YES!

Crystal and I will both be presenting at FrogStreet SPLASH in July! 

I wrote about that earlier this week! 

TONIGHT, 

We will be giving away a 

FREE REGISTRATION to SPLASH 

at the conclusion of our #TeacherFriends Twitter chat! 

JUST THINK!

We could pose a photo with all of our #TeacherFriends in one shot! 

Then next year, we can be sharing those as we prepare for SPLASH 17! 

Tonight, since we're talking about 

FINISHING STRONG..... 

I will give one lucky winner my set of  

End-of-Year classics. 

Get READY for Frog Street SPLASH 2016!!!

Frog Street SPLASH 2016

Time to make summer plans for professional development!
I'm *THRILLED* to be returning to SPLASH! 



I have the opportunity to travel around the country and share my insight. 
I'm delighted to work directly with my friends at FrogStreet to contribute to a quality experience for participants. It is a great pleasure to work with Sharon Burnett, original Frog & founder, from year-to-year in contributing to their best possible event. 

This year the theme is Tropical Paradise! 

If you're new to SPLASH, 
you owe it to yourself to watch this short video as an introduction! 

Here's a peek at what the GAYLORD looks like! 

Hard to describe, but that's why a picture is worth a thousand words! 

I am THRILLED to get to return this year as one of the official 

BLOG AMBASSADORS!

Take a look at last year's ambassador fun!  

Yes. Disclaimer. I have a stipend for presenting at SPLASH. 

BUT the truth of the matter? 

My thoughts are my own and genuine. 

SPLASH is ALL about the participant! 

Getting up close and personal, posing with your favorite presenter: 

I LUV LUV LUV being stopped for a smile.

EVERY CONFERENCE 
does their very best of crafting a schedule of presentations 
that will uplift and support the participants. 





What I see when I stroll the halls at SPLASH?
Participants who also 
PLAN & ANTICIPATE 
the evening celebrations!  




Many teams attend together! 
They get their batteries recharged together! 
They set their goals for the coming year together! 



Did I mention that last year's theme was 
CIRCUS?
Did I mention that teams attend with ANTICIPATION for the evening theme parties?




Here's just a small peek at the final evening
extravaganza! 
HUGE-band-party-dancing-FUN-time!

First we eat. 


THEN WE DANCE!



As an official ambassador of the event, 
I will get to give away a FREE registration 
to one lucky participant. 

We are busy working out those details. 
STAY TUNED! 

#TeacherFriends Chat on ALL Things MATH! Contribute!

Tuesday! Twitter Chat! #TeacherFriends

It is so much fun for me to be invested behind the scenes in our ever exciting weekly Twitter chat. 

Tonight has all the potential in the world to change your world! 

Got Math? Need HELP? 

Enter the team of all teams to make a difference! 

Heidi and Bev have a passion for supporting others. 

They know a thing or two {or 5 milion} about Math...... 

More importantly, they have designed a LIVING document to help all those willing to continue their professional development in their pjs! 

This concept is a milestone for our nearly two year old, weekly chat. 

BUT FIRST........ 

tonight's questions. 

We work hard to develop a chat where you will benefit. 

We work hard to get it organized so that you can stay on top of things. 

Here's the direction of tonight's chat.

You are welcome to schedule your answers. 

I use Tweetdeck to both organize and schedule.... and its FREE! 

*Just remember to schedule your response(s) in the minute following the question. 

***ALSO take into account the time zone equation. 

We chat in Eastern Standard time. 

NOW FOR THE AMAZING PART! 

Our brilliant duo have created a living Math document!!

What's that you ask? 

Just CLICK HERE and stand in awe!!!!!

As I type right now, there are 10 pages of resources 

categorized for you. 

Participants tonight will add more. 

WOW! WOW! WOW! 

#TeacherFriends Twitter Chat: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT with Chris Pombonyo

TUESDAY TWITTER TIME with your #TeacherFriends! 

Tonight we chat on the oh-so-significant topic of 

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT! 

Scheduled months ago, we welcome: 

Chris Pombonyo 

to our spotlight, as our #GuestEduCelebrity! 

Chris is the author of the blog, "Famous-in-First," 

but more significantly, 

right this moment he has been selected as 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR! 

{WOW! Can I pick 'em, or what?!?}

Here's the outline of our chat together. 

Yes. You are welcome to schedule your responses!

Just schedule your answer in the minute(s) following the question 

and all will be well. 

*** Also take into account your time zone, when scheduling. 

The times listed above are for Eastern Standard Time, 

and you'll need to make your own calculations accordingly.

AS ALWAYS! 

WE HAVE PRIZES!!!

Our official sponsor tonight are the good folks at

ESGI SOFTWARE! 

One lucky participant will receive a year's license to use

the software that everyone is talking about! 

#TeacherFriends Twitter Chat: End of Year Celebrations + Excellence

TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY!!!! 

We continue with our weekly Twitter Chat and it is amazing from week to week who we meet, the discoveries we make, the friendships that emerge and the support that continues to be extended and grows stronger over time. 

Tonight we welcome an amazing woman into our spotlight. 

Katie Mense will be sharing her thoughts about how to conclude the school year with excellence, excitement and energy! 

Katie has oh-so-recently just had BRAIN SURGERY. 

I just saw on FB last night that her diagnosis is the best possible for the concerns that have been ongoing. 

HALLELUJAH! 

Despite her being out of the classroom and recovering, 

she wanted to proceed with our date previously selected. What a trooper! 

That makes her a true champion in my book. 

A REAL survivor of life's unexpected twists and turns!!! 

These are the questions that she designed for our chat. 

The other reality in Katie's life right now is that her grandmother's wake is exactly tonight, at the time of the chat. So unfortunately Katie will not be able to chat with us in real time. She will be focused on her family and sharing stories of the legacy generated by a life well lived and well loved.

Katie has gone the extra, extra, extra mile and in the midst of her family's loss and her own health concerns, she has "scheduled" her answers via the magic of Tweetdeck. 

#GenerousCaringWoman

Katie will be giving away four gift certificates of $25 to four lucky participants! 

 In order to be eligible to win prizes: 

enter your name on our Google Doc. 

Prizes will be awarded at the end of chat! 

I will give both of my "End of Year" songs

to another winner! 

#TeacherFriends Twitter Chat 3/8 "Stress & Productivity"

TUESDAY #TeacherFriends Twitter Chat 

If there was ever a topic needing amplification, tonight's the night. 

Trust me. 

I will be listening with both ears and my heart completely OPEN. 

We have a #GuestEduCelebrity to guide us on the topic of: 

Stress and PRODUCTIVITY! 

Justin has a passion for this topic. 

He is eager to support front line teachers and others in education. 

He has designed the chat around the following five questions. 

We hope participants will offer 'real-life' insight into their own solutions. 

As always, we welcome participants that are able to schedule their responses ahead of time. 

Just be aware that we are tweeting in the Eastern Time Zone and that you will need to adjust your scheduled tweets accordingly, depending upon your location. 

We also ask that you schedule your response(s) in the minutes following the question. 

#TeacherFriends 3/1 "All Together for Inclusion" Twitter Chat

Tuesday. Twitter Chat. #TeacherFriends 

Our weekly gathering of UPbeat, inspired and informed teachers continues. 

Tonight at 9PM EST we will gather to support one another around the significant topic of 

INCLUSION! 

Our guest in the spotlight tonight, 

Beth Foraker, {AKA @inclusionchick} 

has such a big heart for the children at stake,

 that she launched a non-profit in support of teachers --

as they work to teach in the most inclusive ways possible. 

As always we will have some prizes for participants of the chat. Enter your name and contact info on our Google Doc that will be tweeted from 8:30 until about 9:50. Enter once and you are eligible for all prizes. 

Tonight's grand prize will be a 20" black Wobble Seat. 

{We have an 'extra' one in our inventory.} 

This size would be suitable for students in 4th grade and up..... OR for your teacher's use! 

I'm 5'6" and the 20" Wobble is perfect for moi! 

As always, we like to help you prepare for our chat, by offering you the questions ahead of time. Beth has designed the questions and I've already have them scheduled by using the FREE Tweetdeck system. 

You are welcome to schedule your answers as well! 

Just remember to take into account that we are visiting in Eastern Standard time zone....

adjust your tweets accordingly. 

It is always helpful if your answers fall in the minute(s) following the question.