As a professor of preservice teachers, I see the damage we are doing to the next gwnretikn first hand. They follow all of us on our platforms, and they truly believe that what they see here is what makes a good teacher. I weep.

Yes, it’s incredible to live in the time and space where resources and people are at our finger tips. I would’ve died to have a few moments on Google in 2001 as I started out. But... it has come with a price.

Some in our midst have chosen stages over skill, profit over pedagogy, and ego over education.

Let me be clear, as I stated in tweet 1, I once wanted those things. They lured me in just like many of you. Sometimes they still call. But, as long as my college kids & my teacher friends look to me for guidance, I’ll continue to say nothing is more important that the kids.

Nothing else matters. If anything else pulls you away from them, it’s not good. All that glitters ain’t gold. I hope my college students read this thread. I hope it sticks in their minds and lays a strong foundation into their “why.” If it’s not about the kids, leave it alone. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">

Before I wrap this up. Im not being passive here, not talking about/to any person. I may have mentioned my experiences w/ one or two, but that’s not the point. Don’t @ me if you thought I was talking about you. Examine why you felt that way & adjust as needed. Love y’all. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">