Chris Savage

I'm looking forward to attending and presenting at #ncte2025 for the first time! Stop by to see how I Dungeons and Dragons has shaped my classroom practices and motivated my #ELLs in Guatemala to use their English skills. Also looking forward to a weekend of exploring Denver!

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#DnD
#teacher

Thanks to NCTE for the chance to share a bit of what’s worked for me!
I’ll be talking about how teaching abroad and using Dungeons & Dragons in the classroom can turn English class into something students actually want to be part of.
#NCTE2025
#DnD

SXSW EDU Speaker proposal applications open at the end of the month... I'm tempted to apply again.
#edusky
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#sxsw

It was a blessing and an honor to speak at SXSW EDU 2025.

I spent so much time preparing for this moment, and overcoming the personal and professional challenges that came with it, that now, after the experience, I’m left with the most important question:

What’s next?

#SXSWEDU
#EduSky

I'll be sharing insights on how teaching abroad can transform your career, build resilience, and reignite your love for education. Hope to see there!

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SXSW EDU is coming up fast! If you're attending, don’t miss my session: "Reigniting Your Professional Passion Through Teaching Abroad" on Thursday!

#EduSky
#sxswedu
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The last week of January brought forth a lot of challenges.

I had a field trip to secure, and a student assembly to organize on top of my regular classes, recess duty and exit duty.

But tonight is the WWE Royal Rumble and all is right in my world!

#EduSky
#WWE
#RoyalRumble
#Teacher

Honestly, it’s moments like this that make teaching worth it. Let your students choose how they use their time—you might just get a classroom full of readers. Who knew?

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#Teacherlife

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I backed into the corner of my whiteboard, caught my pants, and tore a hole through the left cheek. Now I have a piece of masking tape over it so I'm not teaching ass out for the rest of the day. Perfect day for red underwear 😫
#EduSky
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#teacherlife

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Left my juniors alone for 10 minutes while I wrapped up an activity with the seniors.

Snuck back in ready to catch them slacking.

Instead, they were deep in discussion about Oedipus the King—debating themes and completing their assignments.

What’s happening to kids these days?

#EduSky
#Teacher

Today marks 12 years since I moved to Antigua Guatemala to teach English for "just 10 months!"

#teachabroad
#EduSky
#TravelSky

Although I grew up just down the road from this place, I ended 2024 with an opportunity to finally go on a swamp tour!
#Louisiana

I plan on spending my 2025 as happy as this dog!

A nice change of scenery from the classroom!
#ChristmasVacation
#teachAbroad
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#EduSky
#HongKong

...with students...one classic game per bimester to keep the cost relatively low...in English...🤔

Gotta make sure the vision stays clean and the dreams stay clear!

I asked ChatGPT to rewrite the lyrics to Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot as a poem by William Shakespeare. The result did not disappoint.
#EduSky
#TeachAbroad
#EnglishTeacher

Vacation day 2 started with a nice walk up to Cerro de la Cruz and a continued walk around Antigua, Guatemala. I've been lucky to live here for twelve years, but it never gets old.

#EduSky
#TravelSky
#TeachAbroad

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Gotta work on Thanksgiving Day, but not again until January 2nd...

#EduSky
#TeachAbroad
#Teacher

In my line of work, you either die a Fresh Prince, or you live long enough to see yourself become Uncle Phil...
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Designing a #D&D campaign to teach environmental literacy! Students investigate a mysterious ore, uncover its exploitation by a sorcerer, and face ethical dilemmas. After the adventure, they'll research real-world parallels and present their findings. Learning through play and storytelling!
#EduSky

Grateful for another beautiful morning sunrise in this volcano valley. Hard days are not that hard when this is the view from home!
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#TeachAbroad
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#OsmoPocket3

I had the chance to dress as my educational role model during our Spirit Week! "Much too good for children."
#EduSky

In one conversation I said that calling it "chatgpt" was too impersonal and asked it to suggest a name for itself. It chose Sage.

Teaching is not my job, it's my passion; getting better at it - that's my job

Remembering the positives, joys, and passion. #EduSky

🔥 “Teaching is not my job, it's my passion; getting better at it - that's my job.” Joe Young

#YouKnuevenLearn🚦

Throwback to almost a year ago when we drove 10 hours from Manila, hiked through a ravine and up a mountain to get traditional tattoos from the 106 year old legend, Apo Whang-od

#blueskytravel
#travel
#tattoo

A first grader just told me her favorite part of The Tortoise and the Hare was when the lizard fell asleep… and now I’m questioning my entire childhood. 🐢🐇🦎
#EduSky

If I hear one more person say that all our problems will be solved by building a connection, I'm gonna start looking for a place to connect my foot.

I've grown quite accustomed to rolling my sandwich into a burrito and finishing it in two bites while students switch classes 🫢