Dr. Dene E. Gainey

What a wonder…

Life Poem. Original - copyright©️Dr. Dene E. Gainey

This sunflower understands the assignment. “I’m going to grow, no matter what it takes.

The seeds understood the assignment. #GardeningIndoors #GardenerinMe

I believe (while we observe days) that it is important to not relegate the celebration of an individual to a day of the year when their impact transcends time. #CLIMBE

Happy Father’s Day…it’s a great day to celebrate the strength and wisdom that a father gives to his children. I’m grateful for mine, in his absence and the influence I’ve been able to have over those who call me that too!

Thanks for being on the panel. It was enlightening and instructive!

“Create in their own learning, transferable skills!!” Yes!!! @desiree @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

We need to model what connection looks like as many of us as educators became connected via social media - was Twitter and not other spaces. Shout out to Melisa Hayes! Mystery Skype! @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

How can we help students move from being simply content consumers to being content creators? @edumatch.bsky.social Yes - I think they need to see creation modeled! Then have the space to play with it, and create themselves. @jcasatodd.bsky.social #EduMatch

“Does your response change when the person being impacted by it is a friend or a brother?” @edumatch.bsky.social @jcasatodd.bsky.social #EduMatch - Things to thing about for sure.

Deep conversations are needed so that students can see that what goes on in digital spaces is different from “life.” @edumatch.bsky.social #EduMatch

We should be intentional about what we post and what we share! Yes, Dr. Desiree! #EduMatch - Digital Citizenship @edumatch.bsky.social

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#EduMatch #EduMatchChat #EduSky #BlackEduSky

@edumatch.bsky.social We could all use more discernment when it comes to digital citizenship! #EduMatch #EduMatchConnect - I would also agree with the power of inquiry - asking questions!!

One thing have I learned of trial (s)…when it/they come(s), it/they is/are revelatory. #MusingsofaHuman

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Celebrate good times come on! #NSU #Classof2025 #CLIMBE

The State of Things: Educators — Dene E. Gainey Introduction  In a recent survey I conducted in September 2024 via Survey Monkey, educators were asked to respond to a series of questions focused on their perspectives on education. A total of...

In a recent survey I conducted in September 2024 via Survey Monkey, educators were asked to respond to a series of questions focused on their perspectives on education.
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Is Dene Gainey America's Favorite Teacher? I love teaching because I can challenge, and equip students to be the best versions of themselves. #CLIMBE

The next round leads to the 1st in the group and only the first moves on. Five days to determine who that will be. americasfavteacher.org/2025/dene-ga...

I’ll take a look at that! Thank you.

Thanks for the chat everyone!

A8: I honestly would say in my dual enrollment class, peer-to-peer encouragement to deliver a speech. They supported the other students and motivated them to greater confidence. #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q8. Think of a time you saw students support each other in class. What’s one thing they did that made you proud?

Q8. Think of a time you saw students support each other in class. What’s one thing they did that made you proud? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Love how all the statements are of the growth mindset tone.

Ooo that’s good too!

That’s important. The consistency too. Well done!

So great to learn these skills in early developmental years.

A7: At one point I used MirrorAI which is a device to challenge students to reflect. I believe in reflection so sometimes it’s a weekly “first” for students, written or in the digital or audio form. While I can’t evaluate reflections per se - I can reinforce their need. #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat

Q7. How do you embed student self-reflection into your lesson planning?

Q7. How do you embed student self-reflection into your lesson planning? #T2Tchat #EduSky #EduChat