ECC Day 299: “Eduskater” “Educate (verb): to provide schooling or training for; to develop, train, or inform.” “Educator (noun): a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.” @dictionarycom Each of us an be an educator in our own way; it’s not limited to the four walls of a school building and having the role name, “teacher.” Jake trains, teaches, and informs people, of all ages, about technique

ECC Day 298: “Wind Down” “In order to hustle year round, you also need to wind down.” @teamgaryvee I’m 298 days into the yearlong ECC. I’ve also been over a full-time Jr. High School Counselor. There have been several times of exhaustion throughout the ECC journey. Yesterday was one of them; I needed an hour away from a device and text. I sat in the chair, on the couch, in silence, and pet kitty. Well, I talked to kitty some.😻I danced today @mangosf and winded down by TURNIN

ECC Day 297: “Pace Yo’self” In the U.S. education system, I have noticed changes of culture, language, curriculum, policies, etc. happen very slowly or abruptly, and sometimes at just the right pace. At the MTSS training yesterday, we were reminded that with any change to our system(s), especially on a school-wide level, we need to bite off what we can realistically chew, and chew it well. I want to do things effectively; that takes intentional time and effort. Deep breath in

ECC Day 296: “SOS - Support Our Students!” Excited to learn more about MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) and how we can improve our school system(s) to support our students! @chipotle = breakfast of champions...or just for that educator who is eating it err’day for a year! I’m livin’ mah best life! #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com brekky bowl = brown rice, chicken, mild salsa, sour cream, lettuce #Ellen #EllenDegeneres

On ECC Day 295, “Food brings people together!” ~Hailey I’m proud of you! Thanks for sharing this meal with me and being part of the ECC, Hailey, and part of your family. ☺️ #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com Today it’s a bowl with brown rice, chicken, veggies, mild salsa, sour cream, and a good handful of lettuce. #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenShow #GetMsEbbeOnYourShow #food #family #keepitreal #chipotle #challen

ECC Day 294: “Cynthia, let’s be serious!” Enjoyed learning more about Cynthia’s story as we recorded an Educator Shout Out Interview. Thank you for sharing, Cynthia! Stay tuned for her video on the ECC @youtube channel in a couple weeks. #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com this bowl of chicken, double mild salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce was delish. seriously. #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenShow #GetMsEbbeOn

ECC Day 293: “Creative Minds” Creative minds at play, thinking alike even. It’s freeing & inspiring to watch & experience creativity be unleashed with few boundaries. To let be. That’s it right there. Innovation. Exploration. Living. Simple & complex problems that have the like solutions will come from these processes. Allow yourself & others space to create, imagine, play. That’s one way we’ll work towards solving our world’s social issues. The ECC has helped me reunite with

ECC Day 292: “Thank you, Dads!” Thank you to Dads who show up to games, plays, graduations, parent-teacher conferences. Thank you to Dads who demonstrate to your children how to be a kind, compassionate, resilient, resourceful, optimistic human. Thank you Dads who teach your children how to write an essay, use a hammer, properly fill the gas tank, and effectively communicate with people. Your presence matters; you are loved and appreciated. To the Moms, Aunts, or any other id

ECC Day 291: “Life is a box of chocolates.” *Tonight, folks chose a bowl for me; I chose the ingredients. *Life is a series of choices & adventures, if you choose to see it that way. We choose some things in our life, while other things are out of our control. I agree that we choose how to respond to what comes into our experience. *Some choices I’ve made: I’ve learned who I am and am true to myself; to be kind and compassionate towards myself & others; I’ve chosen friends fr

ECC Day 290!! “Ellen, #GetMsEbbeOnYourShow, please & thank you!” @theellenshow , soon you shall receive the 58th of 111 letters I’ve handwritten to you. I have a palpable inkling that you’re following the Educator Chipotle Challenge (ECC), and waiting until I fulfill my @chipotle eating commitment to show up at my house, drop in on me at school, write me a letter, FaceTime me, or join me on the dance floor @mangosf & invite me to your show! That’s fair, you need to make sure

ECC Day 289: “Last Day of School/Graduation Feels!” It’s the last day of school year 2018-2019 (6/13/19). It’s bittersweet to send off another group to their next adventure of high school. My heart continues to flow with love, gratitude and pride, to know and be part of all these peoples’ life story. Young people, you seize to amaze me with your compassion for others, innovation and critical thinking to deal with and solve problems, perseverance, and more. Your future is what

ECC Day 288: “Taco Bell or Chipotle?” After Spring Play Day and Six Flags with our students, I wanted to go to Taco Bell, but these kids insisted on @chipotle . 😉 Tim & Leonie even tried something new tonight, switched up their order a bit. Tomorrow: last day of 2018-2019 School Year & DVHS Graduation to watch my first year’s 8th graders gradu-ma-tate! 77 days remain to #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com Of course we chose C

ECC Day 287: “Birthday Love” My bucket is overflowing with love today, June 11, 2019. I celebrate many things - being ALIVE for 31 years, my Pops (RIP, RIP, RIP), family, friends/chosen family, day 287 of the ECC, my students, and all the love I have to willingly give and receive! Happy Birthday to me! Thank you oh so much to everyone who helped this day be special!! Show your support of me, the ECC, educators, and students by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.e

ECC Day 286: “Best Medicine” *Laughter *Tears of joy, connectedness, proud of my Freshman, missing my Pops, sadness, & hope *Hugs *Did I mention how proud I am of my students?! Precious moments. *Have I mentioned how amazing my team of educators is at DVCA?! We have 79 days to raise $100,000 to support these educators and students! #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com 3 crispy tacos with chicken, mild salsa, sour cream, guac, l

ECC Day 285 (80 days remain!): “Remember to Play!” If you know me, you know I’m goofy and need to break up the adulting with a good laugh, play and movement. I’m excited to get to know Jared Hippler ( @primally_playful ), co-founder of Primal Play (www.primalplay.org), an organization that helps people connect with each other and experience joy through movement and engaging activities. They serve youth and adults! I intend not to lose my playfulness in the midst of “adulting.

ECC Day 284: “This is how I roll, take 3!” Take 1: I earned a “C” grade rolling my own @chipotle burrito. Take 2: I earned a “B” on the burrito roll, and a “C-“ on the tinfoil roll; overall, I earned a “C+” for take 2 of rolling my own burrito. My goal is to earn an “A+” on the whole shebang. Take 3: What grade do you guess I earned on this roll? Stay tuned for the video on ECC @youtube ! today, I rolled my third burrito: 1/2 white, 1/2 brown rice, chicken, mild salsa, sour c

ECC Day 283: “Finish It, Students!” It’s the last Friday of the school year! Students, you’re hustling to study for finals, prepare for presentations, and trying to finish your year strong! You’re SO close! •Break tasks down into smaller pieces; •set time limits, and break up your experience with brain & movement breaks to recharge; •prepare over the entire weekend, not cramming it all in on Sunday; •be hydrated & make time to eat, fuel your mind; •be kind and patient with yo

ECC Day 282: “Be Present” •On your phone often around friends and family, yet, feeling disconnected and lonely? You can make a different choice to feel connection and belonging with the people currently around you. •On your phone during class? Are your grades lower than you can achieve? You can make a different choice now that will help you improve your sense of pride in your work, which will have a positive effect on your grades. •Don’t like when your friends or family are o

ECC Day 281: “A Loan on Time” Whoo Hoo, we need a loan on time to get all these things done, and done well! Trust & believe in yourself and the process. As one educator left at 6PM tonight said, “keep fighting the good fight.” Now, where were we...? #ChipInForEducation by donating to the ECC Fundraiser @gofundme OR www.educatorcc.com Time to eat this scrumptious burrito with brown rice, chicken, mild salsa, sour cream, and lettuce #Ellen #EllenDegeneres #TheEllenShow #EllenSh

ECC Day 280: “Sharin’ the Love” It’s been 280 days of this wild adventure that is the Educator Chipotle Challenge (ECC)! It’s all about sharin’ the love and kindness with educators, students, and everyone who we encounter. Full bellies. Educated minds. Full hearts. Full circle. Speaking of “Sharon the love,” check out Sharon Preves’ Educator Shout Out Interview on the ECC @youtube channel! 😉 After you watch Sharon and I spread the love, you can too, by donating to the ECC Fu