Summer Spark Testimonials
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Thank you, thank you for putting the play back into our profession. Your heart & attention to both detail & community make this conference the best. @Chucktaft @PamelaNosbusch @wdpiper @mrmatera
— Christine Hodges (@Christineah88) June 19, 2019
Also, a big shout-out to @yaujauku : Everyone says hello! #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/Wt6Ip2DPC8
This year of #usmspark was aw inspiring and was a great time connecting with old and new friends can't wait to keep the conversation going @HeckAwesome @Slapshot99 @mrmatera @MrsCford_tweets @tishrich @MrMack53223 @TechieTeachOtt @Mo_physics pic.twitter.com/FHmhBIYkDV
— Adam Bold (@MrBold05) June 18, 2019
I am one of those super fortunate people who understand that family isn't always related by blood, and when they say to you after a bad day, "tell me what I can do to help"...those people are my people. ??
— Mandy Froehlich (@froehlichm) June 19, 2019
Thank you @Chucktaft and the #usmspark team for the opportunity. pic.twitter.com/htsnnjwRjv
Never 'just' a teacher ?? Powerful and inspirational keynote speech by @Joe_Sanfelippo #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/JxtQjORMta
— Courtney Willert (@willert_c) June 18, 2019
So excited to finally get to learn from @HeckAwesome during #usmspark , not sure of how mine will turn out, but looking forward to trying #sketchnotes love the #EduGladiators one ?? pic.twitter.com/uiH6DpyeoR
— Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) June 12, 2018
Really enjoying #USMSpark!! Just hung out with @TechieTeachOtt learning about #bitesizemastery. Very excited to try to implement this!
— Anna Hansel (@Mrs_Hansel) June 12, 2018
“Twitter is not going to change your life, but the educators you meet there will”--A. Hogan Thank you #USMSpark and @polonerd for connecting me to great educators on Twitter! @Renard_Teach @mpilakow @quilterliz @Chucktaft
— Erin Mueller (@emueller1860) June 12, 2018
Don’t teach in isolation! Invigorate your practice. @aaron_hogan is a great place to start but he’s quick to advocate for the great work of others as well. Don’t teach in isolation. #USMspark pic.twitter.com/P47DqdqtP2
— Mike Mohammad (@Mo_physics) June 12, 2018
SO true. Let’s shift our thinking. It’s starts with me. ??????? #USMSpark #innovate28 Thanks @aaron_hogan for a fantastic session. #TeacherMyth pic.twitter.com/0dlywcg10p
— Kathryn Finch (@Singingfinch1) June 12, 2018
I had a blast connecting with the educators at #USMSpark over the last few days! Thankful to have had the chance to come and share about blogging, edcamp pd, and the #TeacherMyth message! pic.twitter.com/CB5nDnbqdb
— Aaron Hogan (@aaron_hogan) June 12, 2018
So much engagement in Pirate Up REAL Group Discussions at #USMspark. ??’d your reflections and loved watching Ts & admin transform book study meetings or group chats.
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) June 12, 2018
Way to rock it friends!
Featuring one of our own—#Culturize by @casas_jimmy .
#BookSnaps #REALedu pic.twitter.com/E21JLeoSsO
BGCS & Acosta MS would like to thank @USMSpark for a super outrageous 2 days of learning, collaborating, & sharing! See you in 2019! #bgcsedu #UCCAcostaMS @Chago845 @schindler_reads #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/jYnyve3Vbm
— Rachel Klug (@bglibrarynotes) June 12, 2018
I think tomorrow I'm going to be going through #USMSpark withdrawal. Today's learning and connecting was AMAZING! I have lots to think about and reflect on so stay tuned @aaron_hogan & @RESP3CTtheGAME. Here's the entry I wrote after the blogging session. https://t.co/dbaG9Oe2Jq
— Andelee Espinosa (@AndeleeEspinosa) June 13, 2018
Behind on posting the magic of #USMSpark! Was able to meet amazing people and get my #4OCFPLN in on the picture action! #tlap #LeadLAP pic.twitter.com/fdNwRkcy07
— Jennifer Ledford (@MrsLedford6Eng) June 13, 2018
#USMSPark @jedikermit inspired teacher superhero project. Thanks to our team for the great.ideas and the amazing artwork. It was a great way to end day 1. Thanks @Chucktaft for putting it all together! pic.twitter.com/LIberwRD9H
— Ben Brazeau (@Braz74) June 13, 2018
I loved joining the Shark Tank with @Mr_JSpike yesterday at #USMSpark #sketchnotes pic.twitter.com/J1mUB8HQVv
— Jennifer Ledford (@MrsLedford6Eng) June 13, 2018
I just lost over an hour captivated by #MashMachine youtube vids after @MichaelJaberEDU shared at #USMSpark @MashMachines pic.twitter.com/1QBhpiPWzc
— Eric Bentley (@EricJBentley) June 14, 2018
I’m there!! #USMspark is like coming home to family! This conference is top-notch and brings in so many of my favorite peeps! Absolutely can’t wait for June 2019! #MLmagical #tlap #xplap https://t.co/Z5Af9gdd6m
— Tisha Richmond (@tishrich) June 29, 2018
Just got home safe n sound, still glowing from delightful enlightening and energizing experiences from #USMSpark Thank you ALL fellow Sparkers. I’m fortunate to be in such esteemed company. #XPLAP
— Eric Bentley (@EricJBentley) June 13, 2018
Thank you @USMSpark for an awesome conference and the opportunity to present! #USMSpark looking forward to coming back next year!
— Tim Harder (@thardertech) June 13, 2017
Thanks for an amazing experience with incredible educators. Here's to stopping being a secret genius and becoming an edugladiator! #usmspark
— Melanie Turek (@BRS_Turek) June 14, 2017
Still basking in the glow of #usmspark ! What a fantastic two days. It was so great, I had to make an EDU Twitter account!! Hello everyone! pic.twitter.com/DVZESTMKxS
— Katie Gonring (@GonringKatieEdu) June 14, 2017
Thank U #usmspark for putting on an amazing conference!We can't wait to SPARK the love of learning with our Ss. We will be back! #traegerel pic.twitter.com/XEjgHbQWzO
— Valerie Verhunce (@valverhunce) June 13, 2017
#USMspark 10/10 Sound awesome? It is and it's back next June! Follow @USMSpark and set alerts for #USMSpark ? pic.twitter.com/T64lAAJJJz
— Ben Hartman (@thebenhartman) June 14, 2017
Leaving MKE with a full ??! Incredibly grateful for an inspiring & passionate PLN that I call friends! #grateful #usmspark #tlap #xplap pic.twitter.com/SyykhXaGH4
— Tisha Richmond (@tishrich) June 14, 2017
Yes, it's priceless to be surrounded by so much genius... all NEW educators should attend to see TRUE passion for educ'n #USMSPARK
— Maggie Maslowski (@MaggieMaslowski) June 14, 2017
This is how I feel about #USMSpark @USMSpark ?????? pic.twitter.com/knhT3nL5TU
— Maggie Maslowski (@MaggieMaslowski) June 14, 2017
I am so filled up by all the connections I made, the learning and the educators there really bringing it and going big for Ss! #USMSpark
— Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome) June 14, 2017
#GoogleHome thinks #USMSpark is the best conference too! Thank you! #TraegerEl pic.twitter.com/uRmNgui0tD
— Valerie Verhunce (@valverhunce) June 16, 2017
Hi! #usmspark was so amazing! Wonderful being with all of you wonderful people!
— Tisha Richmond (@tishrich) June 17, 2017
A2: I attended the #eduamazing #usmspark last week. Great People, Great PD, Great Collaborating. #hseduchat
— Maggie Maslowski (@MaggieMaslowski) June 21, 2017
Isn't this the truth. Still can't shake the emotional impact #USMSPARK left with me and the incredible educators that gave me so much!! https://t.co/MUBNF0AVGR
— Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome) June 14, 2017
A7) one thing that impresses me so much about #USMSpark conf is the number of faculty, support staff, and students who participate #scitlap
— Lori London (@SciTeach7Davis) June 22, 2017
I am so honored to be connecting with so many fantastic educators because of #USMSpark. Let the learning and collaboration continue!
— Brit Francis (@united008) June 16, 2016
My trip to USM Summer Spark https://t.co/QL0rpHGF0s @PamelaNosbusch @yaujauku @AdobeSpark @USMSpark #USMSpark #Afterspark
— Ryan Read (@Ryan7Read) June 16, 2016
Glen in MN- Summer has already been filled so many amazing memories!! #ISTE19 #USMSpark #learnlap fantastic sharing those moments with awesome educators! @tishrich @Gameboydrew @mpilakow pic.twitter.com/xkOCEEEyZN
— Glen Irvin Flores ???? (@irvspanish) July 9, 2019
So much inspiration, so much fun and so much smiling from @Joe_Sanfelippo morning keynote my #sketchnote is still filling and this was too fun not to share! #ThankYouJoe #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/n9Q7e73NQG
— Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome) June 18, 2019
So excited to hear @TheTeacherTom explain the importance of play. @USMSpark #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/hsralpYbMI
— Michael Sweet (@mbsweet21) June 18, 2019
First time at Summer Spark and can’t say enough about the positive energy and true connections between educators that occurred. Great way to spend my first 2 days of summer. #USMSpark
— Melissa Kearby (@melissa_kearby) June 19, 2019
Amazing sketchnoting #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/8q9umk0iMm
— Ben Brazeau (@Braz74) June 12, 2018
As usual, leaving #USMSpark with more amazing, mind-blowing ideas that I want to implement this year. Now to get home and get to work. Such a joy to meet so many brilliant educators #humbled #seeyounextyear pic.twitter.com/LlpNnPQBZb
— Melissa Pilakowski (@mpilakow) June 12, 2018
I’d love to tag all my PLN members at #USMSpark but there’s only so many characters. So much fun when we’re all together. Can’t wait for #USMSpark19 pic.twitter.com/Au9Ou24i8W
— Sean Scanlon (@polonerd) June 12, 2018
I feel like I’ve taken away so many lessons from #usmspark and a couple new friends too! S/o to all the amazing people I’ve met and especially the speakers I saw who are going to influence my teaching @MrsLedford6Eng @mrmatera @KaraGuiff @wdpiper @EastonA1 @Mr_JSpike
— Nebraska Hamilton (@rebevelous29) June 12, 2018
I’m motivated to blaze a new path and go beyond average. Thanks for the honest presentations @mrmatera it’s time to be more intentional. #USMSpark #bemorebuffalo pic.twitter.com/yhW5ObTZMk
— Brandon Watters (@WattersEdu) June 12, 2018
Goodbye Milwaukee, enjoyed @USMSpark, see you next year. It was a great PD, and a super time connecting with friends both old and new! #USMSpark
— Elizabeth Stracener (@quilterliz) June 13, 2018
Amazing two days at #USMSpark Grateful for a workshop full of eager and curious participants. Thank you for allowing me to share my passion and my journey. It was a joy learning with all of you. #basdgrowing pic.twitter.com/0DyWYs15a1
— Mandi Figlioli (@mrsfigmakes) June 13, 2018
Any other #USMSpark -ers feel like I do?: Like its the day after Christmas...I got all these “gifts”; now, how do I go about playing with them all? Where do I begin? It’s a fortunate problem to have. #xplap
— Eric Bentley (@EricJBentley) June 13, 2018
Had so much fun with the Ts and Admin at #USMspark in Pirate-Up REAL Group Discussions. You guys were so engaging!????
— Tara M Martin (@TaraMartinEDU) June 13, 2018
In our last activity, your five teams came up with these cool ideas. Check it out!#REALEdu #tlap #leadlap #bookSnaps
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Spending the day after #UsmSpark diving into ideas thanks to @TechieTeachOtt, #masterychat , #llap
— Beth Manning (@manning_beth) June 13, 2018
Having an amazing week of learning, sharing and exploring. Started with #USMSpark, today was #LGTechSplash18 and tomorrow is #OASDTechInstitute18. Starting off the summer with fabulous educators…nothing better!
— Valerie Verhunce (@valverhunce) June 14, 2018
Summer Spark (shirt) made it to West Virginia @Chucktaft #usmspark @USMSpark #koppersfamilytrip pic.twitter.com/hffoIP1P9U
— Kristen Koppers, NBCT (@Mrs_Koppers) June 29, 2018
Had an awesome two days collaborating with and learning alongside these wonderful educators! #growingdaybyday #treagerel #usmspark pic.twitter.com/LJS12Uv7vU
— Jackie Treb (@Mrs_Treb) June 13, 2017
Thanks #usmspark for the chance to present learn and grow the past two days already looking forward to next year #xplap @Chucktaft @mrmatera
— Adam Bold (@MrBold05) June 14, 2017
THANK YOU all the organizers of #USMspark. Amazing 2 days and I can't wait to try out what I learned. @Chucktaft I'm glad u pulled me in!
— Kelly Steiner (@mdlschteacher) June 14, 2017
Reflecting on another awesome #usmspark conference - so many great people and great ideas!
— Mr.Baskwill (@MrBaskwill) June 14, 2017
MKE->ATL with a little sadness to leave the awesomeness of #usmspark and the hospitality of @andreakornowski & @Chucktaft #connectate pic.twitter.com/IdujdurDnt
— Lori London (@SciTeach7Davis) June 14, 2017
Currently completely overwhelmed by the emotions #USMSpark has brought to me. Absolutely moved by ideas, learning and connections!!
— Carrie Baughcum (@HeckAwesome) June 14, 2017
Thank you @Chucktaft and @PamelaNosbusch for an INCREDIBLE experience at #USMSpark! So #grateful for the opp to present & learn! You rock! pic.twitter.com/ya8A6CZnPU
— Tisha Richmond (@tishrich) June 14, 2017
It was an honor to be at such a great conference with such passionate educators. Thanks for making my #PLN that much better
— Michael Matera (@mrmatera) June 14, 2017
What did u & your Ss do w the 1st days of summer vacation? We celebrated w hundreds of educators for 2 days of learning & sharing #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/8OQqCqBFT5
— Brian Durst (@RESP3CTtheGAME) June 15, 2017
Next ten tweets dedicated to #usmspark and the amazing two days of PD they provide each summer. Ready? 0/10 pic.twitter.com/1RatHVj5RW
— Ben Hartman (@thebenhartman) June 14, 2017
Between #USMSpark and #ILFabCon experience I have some great passion to launch me into our 6 week Summer Boot Camp for KMIT.
— Andrea Kornowski (@andreakornowski) June 20, 2017
How I felt @USMSpark #usmspark #hseduchat pic.twitter.com/5bob2hNsz7
— Kristen Koppers (@Mrs_Koppers) June 21, 2017
NEW POST: The Summer Spark Experience by @rdene915 at #TheEduCal Blog at https://t.co/QJapi196o3 #USMSpark pic.twitter.com/SpeXW7cVJU
— TheEduCal (@TheEduCal) June 28, 2016
Teaching Non Fiction notice and note strategies I learned at #USMspark pic.twitter.com/VX7oKZekiT
— Mrs. Jacobs (@mrsjacobsbgcs) June 21, 2016
Best summer experience so far was attending #USMSpark Feeling excited to try new engaging strategies! Beyond that...poolside! #sstlap
— Kristin Kochheiser (@mrskochheiser) June 17, 2016
@Chucktaft Wanted to make sure I told you how awesome #USMSpark was & loved meeting you in person! I'm excited about coming back next year:)
— Mandy Froehlich (@froehlichm) June 16, 2016
I was #inspired at #usmspark to do my #inquiryproject for my #mastersdegree on #honeybees ?? pic.twitter.com/EhSPcyai7E
— Jessica Walker (@jwalkerscience) June 29, 2016
#usmspark 2016 conference: Good times! Check it out!https://t.co/sduXbMErZp#tlap #wischat #txeduchat @Chucktaft @PamelaNosbusch@wdpiper
— Heidi Jones (@MrsJones_Merton) June 19, 2016
My #USMSpark 2016 experience! https://t.co/XZIikNLE7N @Chucktaft @jmattmiller @PamelaNosbusch @wdpiper @MrsJones_Merton @RESP3CTtheGAME
— Sandy Otto (@sandyrotto) June 19, 2016
