Physics/Math Teacher. MMT, HST2019, E 2022, Perimeter Institute Teacher Network, PASCO Champions. A personal account - opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Joined June 2019
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
"I’ve noticed that students seem less anxious in my classroom. Students say often that they’ve never taken a course where they learned so much but felt so relaxed."
Check out the strategies and tools T @CSarkonak leverages that make the difference: teacher2teacher.education/20…
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
🗂️ Portfolio-based assessments
💡 Authentic inquiry
🪜 Supportive scaffolding
Read on to learn how these elements enabled T @CSarkonak to foster a more empowering classroom environment: teacher2teacher.education/20…
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For anyone looking for some amazing teacher PD that focuses on student-centered practices, check out next week’s Student Power Summit, March 9-10 in LA! It was absolutely amazing to be part of last year and easily the most impactful PD of my career! learninspired.org/events
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
Feb 28
Join us on Mon, Mar. 2 for another engaging conversation. This session will focus on student self-reflection. What works in your setting? How do we get students to go deeper in their thinking? Visit cafln.ca for registration information. This will be a good one!
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
The presence of grades takes psychological safety away from students, putting them into states of anxiety or apathy, neither of which allow for learning. @CSarkonak growbeyondgrades.org/blog/th…
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31 Dec 2025
Such an amazing program! I learned a lot that I was able to take back to my classroom. I highly recommend this program to all physics educators! #iteachphysics
31 Dec 2025
ATTENTION High School Teachers: Now is the perfect time to apply for the LIGO International Physics & Astronomy (IPA) Educator Program for July 2026!
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
For more info visit: ligo.caltech.edu/WA/page/lho…
#LIGOIPA #GravitationalWaveAstronomy
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
19 Sep 2025
Our 2nd Growth, Not Grades contest winner is Sharlyn Barrett!
Her essay explores the connection between body image grades, showing how perfectionism erodes self-worth, motivation, purpose. She calls for education that values growth, not numbers. growbeyondgrades.org/blog/de…
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29 Sep 2025
BA. Being invited to collaborate more and to work with colleagues to help make the school, as a whole, a better place for everyone that is part of it. Talking more with Ss about them, how they think, and how school could be better #teachpos
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28 Sep 2025
A3. I think school becomes less about authentic play and creativity and more about disingenuous tasks and compliance as Ss get older. More is about performance on tests and standardized exams than actually learning. More pressure to secure a future by an arbitrary date #teachpos
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28 Sep 2025
A2. Everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging. Staff need to feel valued and that their contributions matter. Staff need to be treated like professionals and trusted to be there to care for and help the Ss in front of us. Being treated as human, not replaceable things #teachpos
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28 Sep 2025
A1. Build strong relationships, show Ss that you’re side-by-side with them, not judge, jury, and executioner.
Give Ss the freedom to make mistakes and help Ss pick themselves back up after.
Create community in the classroom, show them strength is working together
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
16 Aug 2025
Let's keep the conversation going! Thank you to our amazing organizers and facilitators for creating such an impactful event. Great things are happening across this wonderful country of ours. #assessment
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15 Aug 2025
Such an amazing conference this past week! Great conversations and great connections! Anyone looking at assessment change should definitely attend a @CAFLNetwork conference in the future!
13 Aug 2025
The Summer Institute has been such an amazing event, with so much more great learning ahead. #assessment
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Chris Sarkonak retweeted
11 Aug 2025
Today we gather on Treaty 1 territory to begin our @CAFLNetwork Summer Institute. We look forward to rich, engaging conversations. #assessment #teacherpd
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9 Aug 2025
I previously used the Skills-Tracking Form, but have a couple of ideas that I'm playing around with for the coming year. The last couple years made it very clear how important weekly reflection can be. Thoughts? #iteachphysics #ungrading
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28 Jul 2025
BA: it’s too easy to focus on what others think of us, especially if it’s negative. Focus on what we can control, our own thoughts and feelings, and letting go of what others do. I 💯 agree with Craig that we need to surround ourselves with those that lift us up #teachpos
27 Jul 2025
BQ for #teachpos see my answer. Also, fantastic chat. Give me some topics for future chats please.
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27 Jul 2025
A3: there’s no avoiding it, but some days it feels like everything is stacked against you. It’s most important to celebrate the little victories on those days, to look for little moments of good. #teachpos
27 Jul 2025
Question three for #teachpos - I’d say it’s a combo of our own inability to see the big picture, and also outside forces tend to be negative in nature.
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27 Jul 2025
A2: For me, it often requires staying away from the toxic mindsets. Focus on the Ss in front of me, making a difference, and family at home. I remind myself that I’m trying to make large-scale change bc I want something better for my children and all Ss in the future #teachpos
27 Jul 2025
Here we go with question two for #teachpos
So much of it is about creating habits that help it to happen. Also, remembering that we control how we feel.
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27 Jul 2025
A1: I try to always show optimism, patience, compassion, and kindness. I think I tend to be that way most of the time for most people #teachpos
27 Jul 2025
Here we go with question one for #teachpos
Out of a ten, I’m usually around 8-9. I tend to be grateful for the thugs I have. Which helps my mindset.
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27 Jul 2025
Chris from Manitoba. Physics teacher and working to change education. Staying positive means cherishing family time, exercise, and focusing on positive, meaningful relationships with students #teachpos
27 Jul 2025
Welcome to #teachpos - our weekly chat about education and all things wellness related. Please tell us your name, title and tag some friends to join. Tonight is about a POSITIVE MINDSET!!
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