Lu Gerlach
@thinkchat2020.bsky.social
Founder of thinkchat. Inquirer. IBEN. CBCI Coach. Educator
I am leaning into my passion by seeking a PYP librarian position for the 2026-27 school year. I want to help transform an ordinary collection into a trandisciplinary one. If this sounds like something your school would like to embrace, please send me a message.
October 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I am leaning into my passion by seeking a PYP librarian position for the 2026-27 school year. I want to help transform an ordinary collection into a trandisciplinary one. If this sounds like something your school would like to embrace, please send me a message.
C157: There are four ways that we respond in a panic-driven situation. They can all be debilitating and leave us feeling vulnerable. Let's take a moment to see how we can come out of this situation and help others as well.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
October 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
C157: There are four ways that we respond in a panic-driven situation. They can all be debilitating and leave us feeling vulnerable. Let's take a moment to see how we can come out of this situation and help others as well.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
Looking for some quick PD that will have a lasting impact?
Join me for a virtual Think-In this October or November. Just type in my name in the search bar to see all of the possibilities!
inthinking.net/think-ins
Join me for a virtual Think-In this October or November. Just type in my name in the search bar to see all of the possibilities!
inthinking.net/think-ins
October 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Looking for some quick PD that will have a lasting impact?
Join me for a virtual Think-In this October or November. Just type in my name in the search bar to see all of the possibilities!
inthinking.net/think-ins
Join me for a virtual Think-In this October or November. Just type in my name in the search bar to see all of the possibilities!
inthinking.net/think-ins
C156: Panic is one of those things that can literally stop us from moving forward. Yet we don't talk about it enough and how it impacts our lives.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
September 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
C156: Panic is one of those things that can literally stop us from moving forward. Yet we don't talk about it enough and how it impacts our lives.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
I'm excited to partner with InThinking to deliver official IB workshops and their virtual Think-Ins. Take a moment to learn about this amazing organization who is expanding their expertise into the PYP world.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxz5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxz5...
InThinking & the PYP
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
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September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I'm excited to partner with InThinking to deliver official IB workshops and their virtual Think-Ins. Take a moment to learn about this amazing organization who is expanding their expertise into the PYP world.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxz5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxz5...
It's one thing to own our fears, it's another to tackle them head on, so they don't weigh us down anymore. I choose to be lighter.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
September 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It's one thing to own our fears, it's another to tackle them head on, so they don't weigh us down anymore. I choose to be lighter.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
C154: Let's lean into our fears together, as we own them and move forward.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
September 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
C154: Let's lean into our fears together, as we own them and move forward.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
Some days, you need a funny to get you through. This is mine.
August 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Some days, you need a funny to get you through. This is mine.
If you are new to the PYP and need some extra help, consider joining my Crash Course through InThinking. A second crash course will take place on Sept 8-9, 2025.
Please note: the InThinking Virtual Think-Ins do NOT constitute official IB-approved workshops.
inthinking.net/think-ins/1830
Please note: the InThinking Virtual Think-Ins do NOT constitute official IB-approved workshops.
inthinking.net/think-ins/1830
August 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
If you are new to the PYP and need some extra help, consider joining my Crash Course through InThinking. A second crash course will take place on Sept 8-9, 2025.
Please note: the InThinking Virtual Think-Ins do NOT constitute official IB-approved workshops.
inthinking.net/think-ins/1830
Please note: the InThinking Virtual Think-Ins do NOT constitute official IB-approved workshops.
inthinking.net/think-ins/1830
I'm excited to return to FLIBS this Sept 28-Oct 1 to help PYP teachers better understand how to support local and global inquiry in their practice. Who would like to join me here?
flibs.org/september-20...
flibs.org/september-20...
August 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I'm excited to return to FLIBS this Sept 28-Oct 1 to help PYP teachers better understand how to support local and global inquiry in their practice. Who would like to join me here?
flibs.org/september-20...
flibs.org/september-20...
As I've been leaning into book clubs, this post came to up in my search. Although it is a few years old, the recommendations are things we need to consider more than ever.
www.cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-book...
www.cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-book...
What Should Your Teacher Book Club Read? | Cult of Pedagogy
Start by figuring out what your goals are.
www.cultofpedagogy.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
As I've been leaning into book clubs, this post came to up in my search. Although it is a few years old, the recommendations are things we need to consider more than ever.
www.cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-book...
www.cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-book...
Reposted by Lu Gerlach
Reposted by Lu Gerlach
Thanks to everyone who has shared this! Let's push back against the idea that emergent writing is not necessary. ☺️
July 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thanks to everyone who has shared this! Let's push back against the idea that emergent writing is not necessary. ☺️
How are we using our book clubs to improve our own lives, rather than just our practice?
youtu.be/6cpKx0XFOTM
youtu.be/6cpKx0XFOTM
Book Club: Read to Lead
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
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July 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
How are we using our book clubs to improve our own lives, rather than just our practice?
youtu.be/6cpKx0XFOTM
youtu.be/6cpKx0XFOTM
As we take some time to restore during our summer holidays in the northern hemisphere, what are some things you are doing for yourself? I am reading. #thinkchat2020
youtu.be/N3UkeGTSgNc
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Book Club: Time to Read
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
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July 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
As we take some time to restore during our summer holidays in the northern hemisphere, what are some things you are doing for yourself? I am reading. #thinkchat2020
youtu.be/N3UkeGTSgNc
youtu.be/N3UkeGTSgNc
How are we honoring our well-being? Take this time (for those in the Northern hemisphere) to recover. For those in the rest of the world, make sure you give yourself time to rest. Our well-being is worth it. #thinkchat2020
youtu.be/ZviisfIctgE
youtu.be/ZviisfIctgE
Traveling Teacher: Well-Being
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How are we honoring our well-being? Take this time (for those in the Northern hemisphere) to recover. For those in the rest of the world, make sure you give yourself time to rest. Our well-being is worth it. #thinkchat2020
youtu.be/ZviisfIctgE
youtu.be/ZviisfIctgE
C153: What are the odds that this post would come up from my mum the day after I mention her being a worrywart? She's still playing jokes on me from heaven.
By the way, she just learned how to use emojis before she passed away, so this is a treasure.
By the way, she just learned how to use emojis before she passed away, so this is a treasure.
June 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
C153: What are the odds that this post would come up from my mum the day after I mention her being a worrywart? She's still playing jokes on me from heaven.
By the way, she just learned how to use emojis before she passed away, so this is a treasure.
By the way, she just learned how to use emojis before she passed away, so this is a treasure.
C153: I'm trying to be better with leaning into the unknown. How about you? Let's talk about it. #thinkchat2020
www.buzzsprout.com/1115405/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1115405/epis...
June 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
C153: I'm trying to be better with leaning into the unknown. How about you? Let's talk about it. #thinkchat2020
www.buzzsprout.com/1115405/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1115405/epis...
This weekend, has been full of birthday celebrations, report cards, and education research. These books are next. I've already read three books about making spaces for learning. What is on your reading list this week?
June 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This weekend, has been full of birthday celebrations, report cards, and education research. These books are next. I've already read three books about making spaces for learning. What is on your reading list this week?
Educator Shout-Out: Shailja J Datt
I'm super excited to give a shout-out to a truly one-of-a-kind educator. She often disrupts my thinking in our dialogue about education. I love it!
youtu.be/2X6i8ns0TPI
I'm super excited to give a shout-out to a truly one-of-a-kind educator. She often disrupts my thinking in our dialogue about education. I love it!
youtu.be/2X6i8ns0TPI
Educator Shout-Out: Shailja Datt
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
youtu.be
June 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Educator Shout-Out: Shailja J Datt
I'm super excited to give a shout-out to a truly one-of-a-kind educator. She often disrupts my thinking in our dialogue about education. I love it!
youtu.be/2X6i8ns0TPI
I'm super excited to give a shout-out to a truly one-of-a-kind educator. She often disrupts my thinking in our dialogue about education. I love it!
youtu.be/2X6i8ns0TPI
Traveling Teacher: Leading Professional Development through Inquiry
Well, I found this goodie in my vault and realized it's a wee bit out of date, but the ideas are still golden. It's about the learning moments.
youtube.com/shorts/QswQV...
Well, I found this goodie in my vault and realized it's a wee bit out of date, but the ideas are still golden. It's about the learning moments.
youtube.com/shorts/QswQV...
Traveling Teacher: Leadership (Dublin)
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
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June 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Traveling Teacher: Leading Professional Development through Inquiry
Well, I found this goodie in my vault and realized it's a wee bit out of date, but the ideas are still golden. It's about the learning moments.
youtube.com/shorts/QswQV...
Well, I found this goodie in my vault and realized it's a wee bit out of date, but the ideas are still golden. It's about the learning moments.
youtube.com/shorts/QswQV...
School Shout-Out: Fridley Elementary
I haven't done a shout-out in awhile, so I thought I would share my appreciation for Fridley Elementary School. My first coordinator brought me to one of her schools to lead a workshop and it was a full circle moment.
youtu.be/ir5oqActjRI
I haven't done a shout-out in awhile, so I thought I would share my appreciation for Fridley Elementary School. My first coordinator brought me to one of her schools to lead a workshop and it was a full circle moment.
youtu.be/ir5oqActjRI
School Shout-Out: Fridley Elementary
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
youtu.be
June 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
School Shout-Out: Fridley Elementary
I haven't done a shout-out in awhile, so I thought I would share my appreciation for Fridley Elementary School. My first coordinator brought me to one of her schools to lead a workshop and it was a full circle moment.
youtu.be/ir5oqActjRI
I haven't done a shout-out in awhile, so I thought I would share my appreciation for Fridley Elementary School. My first coordinator brought me to one of her schools to lead a workshop and it was a full circle moment.
youtu.be/ir5oqActjRI
Our well-being is not up for negotiation. Don't feel bad taking a break to restore and heal. This is our one and only life.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
June 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our well-being is not up for negotiation. Don't feel bad taking a break to restore and heal. This is our one and only life.
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
Traveling Teacher: It's hard to believe my teaching year is almost to a close. Here are my thoughts about my journey so far. More to follow. #thinkchat2020.
youtu.be/L3ttaxWgtoc
youtu.be/L3ttaxWgtoc
Traveling Teacher: 6 Weeks Left
YouTube video by Lu Gerlach
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May 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Traveling Teacher: It's hard to believe my teaching year is almost to a close. Here are my thoughts about my journey so far. More to follow. #thinkchat2020.
youtu.be/L3ttaxWgtoc
youtu.be/L3ttaxWgtoc
Let's have one more CHALLENGE before we end this series to help our specialist and supporting teachers. They are essential. #thinkchat2020
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
May 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Let's have one more CHALLENGE before we end this series to help our specialist and supporting teachers. They are essential. #thinkchat2020
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html
www.thinkchat2020.com/podcast.html