Q1: William Glasser taught us that five basic needs drive all behavior. We all need power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival.
What are some examples of how you’ve created a need-satisfying school for your students? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A1: Five things to include in all classrooms to CRAFT them into need-satisfying environ for Ss:
Choice
Relationships
Ask, don’t tell
Fun
Turn it around
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#MEMSPAchat A1 Our school adopted the one lunch program so students have freedom of who they eat with and where they want to spend they lunch time! The kids love it!
A1: Voice and choice for students is an integral part of curriculum. This week alone we had a Harry Potter Day and a Student-Staff Basketball game. Good times! #MEMSPAchat
A1: One of our Team Commitments include "meaningful, memorable, and rewarding experiences." We have 7th grade do a "Sailor PRIDE Day" and we have our MTSS team with our second "Sailor Excellence Program" next week. BOTH connect to fun & belonging.
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Q1: William Glasser taught us that five basic needs drive all behavior. We all need power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival.
What are some examples of how you’ve created a need-satisfying school for your students? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A1: we try to provide opportunities for student choice and give them chances to lead, create community celebrations, and make relationships our top priority #Path2Serendipity#MEMSPAchat
A1: I think giving students voice and choice in their day is critical. Also, ensuing that each students feels included, necessary and has a place in your school family! #MEMSPAchat
Q1: William Glasser taught us that five basic needs drive all behavior. We all need power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival.
What are some examples of how you’ve created a need-satisfying school for your students? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A1) Providing choice within my classroom on how students can demonstrate mastery while making sure there is a safe positive vibe to the class. #MEMSPAchat
Q1: William Glasser taught us that five basic needs drive all behavior. We all need power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival.
What are some examples of how you’ve created a need-satisfying school for your students? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A1: My bias as a life-long musician: Remember that songs and music can be great fun, and can magically bring a team together! #memspachat#Path2Serendipity
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: Ts may have hard time meeting need for freedom at school, important that they recognize that and share strategies. Need breaks, ability to use bathroom, freedom to be creative.
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A1. Loved seeing our kids celebrating their hard work with some game time. Best part that every adult was playing with them...not catching up on things or prepping. They chose to build relationships. #MEMSPAchat
A1) I ask myself why am I excited to be at school. The question ignites my passion and it becomes contagious. I am on a quest to prove that Learning does not equal nerd 🤓. Learning equals #FUN!!! #MEMSPAchat
I think it’s sometimes hard for teachers to give up the power in the classroom. But I think if they start with baby steps between station will be easier. Gradual release. #MEMSPAChat
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2. My teachers don’t have trouble with surviving. They are thriving. We have rock star teachers that give all of themselves on a daily basis. Love them because they love kids. #MEMSPAchat
A2: All of them... Between curricular demand, state testing, rigorous scripted programs, desires to try new things (But worried about failing), observations/evaluations, personal struggles/needs. Each has it's own unique struggle I think! #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2) Giving up of power is a tough pill to handle at times especially when your experience consists of the power resting with the T. Sometimes just watching another lesson is a the first step. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: I would say power or survival, we try to find strategies for students to own their learning #LearnLAP is great for that and survival we pair with outside agencies we have a parent liaison, use hand 2 hand, kids hope mentors, etc #MEMSPAchat
A2: POWER -Thinking in terms of locus of control (for all you 5D+-ers). This is difficult, scary, & one of the more challenging things for teachers, especially if you've held that control/power for so long. PLUS, that delicate balance can be tough.
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Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
That is awesome! Giving your all can be hard some days. I am sure you have supports in place that help them continue to thrive even when times are tough. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: I think that freedom can be hard because it means figuring out what curriculum we can let go of. While some may find this liberating, it can be stressful to figure out what is "less important" when it all seems important. #memspachat
A2: Sometimes we are working so hard to meet the needs of all students, we forget to make learning FUN for both Teachers & Students! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: All of them... Between curricular demand, state testing, rigorous scripted programs, desires to try new things (But worried about failing), observations/evaluations, personal struggles/needs. Each has it's own unique struggle I think! #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: Power is a tricky one for teachers. Teachers are sensitive and sometimes wary of leadership roles. Everyone needs to be enlisted to demonstrate a strength, otherwise they may feel a lack of power. #MEMSPAchat
A2: By actively listening during our conversations about hopes, dreams, ideas, struggles and frustrations. Being present and available plus supporting them unconditionally. #MEMSPAchat
A2) I have no intention on being complicated but this is a great question. As a teacher I think I have faced each of these. I have faced these as an administrator. With that being said my growth resides in how I choose to respond to each situation. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Which of Glasser’s five basic needs of power, freedom, fun, belonging, and survival might teachers have a hard time meeting in school?
Describe ways you have helped school be a need-satisfying place for teachers. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Love learning from all of you! Remember that there will be a BIG reveal at the end of our chat!
Q3 is on deck, up in one minute. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: POWER, but I think that stems from a couple different areas. Being given the POWER by admin to try new things $ let Ss take control of their learning. Two, what does POWER look like especially when teachers are emPOWERing their students. That is also POWERful. #memspachat
A2: Jon, one of the things I was talking about yesterday with people is that teaching with a high level of rigor---open-ended questions, lots of conversation---is really a lot more FUN!!
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Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: POWER, but I think that stems from a couple different areas. Being given the POWER by admin to try new things $ let Ss take control of their learning. Two, what does POWER look like especially when teachers are emPOWERing their students. That is also POWERful. #memspachat
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3: Rely on those with the experience and help and push me through. It's a team effort and we have to stay together in a positive way. The Team, The Team, The Team #MEMSPAchat
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3: Breathing is good. Taking a minute (thank you @debbiemcfalone) before replying, acting, etc. gives us the tools to try and figure out next steps! #MEMSPAchat
Encourage and model emPOWERing (inspired by @JWSwegles )them in their classrooms, PD, initiatives, relationships, discipline, building impact, etc. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3: I take time to reflect and reframe, trying to think about how I can change to fix the situation I also reach out to my PLN to get more perspectives and advice #Path2Serendipity#MEMSPAchat
A3: before I go into action, I talk it though with a friend/colleague who is a different “direction” or “color” than I am and make sure I’ve thought beyond my areas of strength. #Path2Serendipity#MEMSPAchat
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A2: By actively listening during our conversations about hopes, dreams, ideas, struggles and frustrations. Being present and available plus supporting them unconditionally. #MEMSPAchat
A2: The teachers I work with are amazing, so they do their best to meet all of Glasser's basic needs for all of our Ss, but the one I feel is the hardest for some is power. They don't realize the power they actually have. #memspachat#Path2Serendipity
I'd like to believe I face them head on!! I'm lucky as well, b/c if I do slip off that track and into a "complaint" mode, I'm surrounded by people who talk through the frustration and get me back on track! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3) I try to bring a different perspective when things are happening. Instead of saying #WhyMe I ask #WhyNotMe? This empowers me as I know I have the power and determination to overcome any obstacle. #MEMSPAchat
A2: A teacher our TEAM hired at previous district said this and it is great plan of action. "Have a person, vent to them when you need to, then do the right thing." Jon Gordon tells us it's okay to have negative thoughts but to feed the positive dog in the end. #memspachat
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Q3: We all face challenges. Some complain about them and stay frustrated. Some avoid them. Some get creative and face them head on.
How do you move from frustration to action when you are facing a challenge? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Jumping In a bit late. Hi @AllysonApsey A3: I think seeing things from a different perspective helps here. Doing this has helped me push through some problems that I wasn’t sure initially how to tackle #MEMSPAchat
A3: This is something I struggle with, as recently as this week. I use a lot of self-talk and the support of those around me. I know there will be bumps in the road, but I can't let them stop my journey. #memspachat
A3: I agree with my friend @JulieMytych. Always good to talk things through with a trusted colleague to get different ideas & perspectives to find solutions! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3 Sometimes I must take 24 to 48 hours before I respond to move from frustration to action. My response needs to be with my frontal lobe and NOT my amygdala. #memspachat
Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3) I try to bring a different perspective when things are happening. Instead of saying #WhyMe I ask #WhyNotMe? This empowers me as I know I have the power and determination to overcome any obstacle. #MEMSPAchat
So important to realize that we all get frustrated! It is OKAY! Give it some time and the big feelings will lift. Then, you can solve the problem. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: Have to acknowledge that knowledge is power! Encourage those to think and teach outside the box with an intentional purpose. It can make it engaging and fun, but a little scary along the way. #MEMSPAchat
Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3: By reflecting and digging deep enough to find the root cause of the frustration. By staying the course and being as patient as possible. If the process is good, we must trust in it. #MEMSPAchat
A4: When I accept that I control ME, I have to also accept that I cannot blame others for my behavior. No one "makes me mad", getting mad is a choice. That is not easy to accept. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: Because I can't control other's responses/actions, there are times when I simply sound like a broken record. Having the knowledge that I can control my own actions goes back to taking a minute when I feel that things are out of control. #MEMSPAchat
A4: Life is not training camp because we're already in the big leagues. Personal and professional growth have to be the center of your life, otherwise, you're just taking up space. #memspachat
A4: I'm currently completed addicted to the work of @BreneBrown and Braving the Wilderness. Strong back, Soft front. Wild Heart #truebelonging#MEMSPAchat
A4: this is one of my favorite quotes, we can only change our own behavior but we can change so much in a teacher or child’s environment to help support them #Path2Serendipity#MEMSPAchat
Helping others move out of that victim mentality is so important. Once ppl understand the power they have, progress can be made. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: To me it’s a little more scary than liberating. Realizing all the things that you cannot control and how they affect student achievement is daunting. Trying to affect all the peoples mindsets it’s a difficult task #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity.
Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Helping others move out of that victim mentality is so important. Once ppl understand the power they have, progress can be made. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4 We have a limited amount of energy each day. We get increasingly big returns with depth of involvement. The difference we make to people’s lives will be far greater if we focus on one thing deeply- ourselves. #MEMSPAchat
Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: It is liberating because I have control over my reactions. At the same time, I need to control my reactions, and work to make my Ss and others around me better each day. Sometimes I have a tendency to put too much pressure on myself. #memspachat
A4) "Control the controllables" has been my mantra for a while. Owning this has increased my focus on the solutions that I can actually control. #MEMSPAchat
Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
It's mostly liberating!! We can only do our best, nothing more. Couple your BEST with doing what's truly best for kids; you can't go wrong! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Communicate, listen, reward, give back, show empathy, do more, love. Relationships are the key to all! They are THE essential piece to leadership. #MEMSPAchat
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Making sure we make many more deposits than withdrawals into "relationship accounts" help keep our relationships strong and healthy. A smile or greeting is small deposit. Recognizing how someone is feeling or specific positive feedback is big. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: Knowledge breeds confidence...however, confidence can breed arrogance!
To whom much is given, much is required..
I have to be completely awareness of myself (words, actions, behaviors, comments, etc.). Sometimes I crush it..sometimes I FAIL.
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Q4: In our journey along The Path to Serendipity, one truth we have to accept is that the only person we can control is ourselves.
Describe how that knowledge is both liberating and scary, and how it impacts your work with students and staff. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A3: By reflecting and digging deep enough to find the root cause of the frustration. By staying the course and being as patient as possible. If the process is good, we must trust in it. #MEMSPAchat
A4 It is more liberating than scary. I have the power to control myself. Our reactions have a great impact on the students we serve.#MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: Being a Type A personality makes this hard, but I've learned that I'm surrounded by smart, kind, caring people who want what is best for kids. We can't control everything, but we can always come back to what's best for Ss. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Brene' Brown says, "Trust is built in small moments." For school leaders, it's the small acts of caring that build our relationships and nurture our trust! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A4: It's tough to remove the emotions from what we do because this is a people profession. Our emotions drive us through many peaks and valleys. Our passion for growth and belief in the power of learning help us continue to thrive. #MEMSPAchat
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Take every opportunity to talk to people. Learn your people and what they need, for example their preferred type of feedback or praise. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: invest the TIME with your team. Be Present, Be Positive, Be Real. Relationships are the foundation to everything we do in school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: If you are not intentional, purposeful, and recognize the value, the full value and impact of relationships will NEVER fully occur. Make CONNECTING essential in conversations, meetings, etc.
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8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: invest the TIME with your team. Be Present, Be Positive, Be Real. Relationships are the foundation to everything we do in school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: be present and visible, know names, capturing kids hearts, take time to listen, build time to share into daily class and staff meetings, organize events for community building #Path2Serendipity#MEMSPAchat
Be genuine. Listen. If you help others, others will help you. I love helping another teacher with a problem, and I rely on my colleagues to help me when I'm down/struggling with something. #memspachat
A5: Getting to know people as individuals, not just as staff, students or parents. We all have a story. Again, RELATIONSHIPS first and foremost! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Be genuine. Listen. If you help others, others will help you. I love helping another teacher with a problem, and I rely on my colleagues to help me when I'm down/struggling with something. #memspachat
A5: Brene' Brown says, "Trust is built in small moments." For school leaders, it's the small acts of caring that build our relationships and nurture our trust! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Getting to know people as individuals, not just as staff, students or parents. We all have a story. Again, RELATIONSHIPS first and foremost! #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5) Make an effort to connect professionally and personally with the folks in your building. Encourage, thank, and praise your fellow educators. #MEMSPAchat
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
Q6 is just around the corner, coming up in one minute!
I am getting so nervous and excited for the BIG reveal, coming at 9:00pm EST
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A5: Asking genuine questions, "What'd you do this weekend?" "What are you looking forward to today?" "What was your one positive today?" Responses give you an opportunity to follow up with them about them and their personal interests. #memspachat
Q6: "If someone had taken the time to get to know my passions and to connect with me, school could have been such a different experience." -The Path to Serendipity
In what ways do you promote teacher and student passions? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5: Asking genuine questions, "What'd you do this weekend?" "What are you looking forward to today?" "What was your one positive today?" Responses give you an opportunity to follow up with them about them and their personal interests. #memspachat
A6: Important for leaders to recognize teacher strengths and encourage them to share strengths. When we feel strong and positive, we feel we can accomplish anything. In turn, important for Ts to do the same for Ss. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A6: I love @SirKenRobinson The Element, where passion and aptitude meet! We need to find our own passions and then help others find theirs! #MEMSPAchat
Trust and sincerity! If your staff believes you care for them, really care, they will care for you and in turn be more likely to give you their best! I believe same is true for Ss and Ts. Ss will work harder for someone they believes truly cares for them! #MEMSPAchat
8:39 Q5: “Strong, positive relationships are essential to our well-being, and they take work!”
-The Path to Serendipity
Please share your tips for building strong relationships at school. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A6: Our high school has made this an integral part of their philosophy. Reaching out to students who have few or no relationships with teachers by setting up clubs that bring in kids who aren't involved in extracurricular activities & often fly under the radar. #memspachat
A6: I'm going to flip the script a bit and note that it is important to understand and accept that our passions/subject area may not be our students' passion. As adults we must accept an honor that, but continue to find ways to connect w/ and motivate them. #memspachat
Watching how the people I work with daily show up and keep pushing to do what's right for kids is so inspiring. I consider myself the lucky one. #MEMSPAchat
Great statement @MPSbiedermann
Getting the BEST out of ourselves, our staff, and our students...in all situations...is often one of the greatest challenge.
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A5 Identify and appreciate the good in others
Be present and give others attention
Cheer their successes
Know that our words and actions impact others
Support others when they struggle
#pillarsofthe@PosProject#MEMSPAchat#relationships
Absolutely! We cannot ignore Ss passions and focus solely on ours. Yet, there is something beautiful when a teacher share a true passion with Ss, sometimes it opens their eyes to a world of possibilities. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A6con't: Had a T in HS tell me that switching out of his class my junior year to have an office aide elective was "indicative of the rest of my life." In a way he was right. Let's not invest time in doing something we aren't passionate about or isn't our purpose. #MEMSPAchat
Q6: "If someone had taken the time to get to know my passions and to connect with me, school could have been such a different experience." -The Path to Serendipity
In what ways do you promote teacher and student passions? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A5 Identify and appreciate the good in others
Be present and give others attention
Cheer their successes
Know that our words and actions impact others
Support others when they struggle
#pillarsofthe@PosProject#MEMSPAchat#relationships
I don't have much experience yet, but as I begin this journey with my staff I try to instill in them that I am here to work WITH or FOR them. I will dig in and support however I can if it's important to them. I'm hopeful it will transfer to into their classrooms.#MEMSPAchat
Q6: "If someone had taken the time to get to know my passions and to connect with me, school could have been such a different experience." -The Path to Serendipity
In what ways do you promote teacher and student passions? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
#MEMSPAchat Jim Rohn says that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with--surround yourself with uplifting people who challenge you!
I don't have much experience yet, but as I begin this journey with my staff I try to instill in them that I am here to work WITH or FOR them. I will dig in and support however I can if it's important to them. I'm hopeful it will transfer to into their classrooms.#MEMSPAchat
Q6: "If someone had taken the time to get to know my passions and to connect with me, school could have been such a different experience." -The Path to Serendipity
In what ways do you promote teacher and student passions? #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A7) Tomorrow I will remember that I am the one who makes myself frustrated or angry! I will stay positive for my staff, my students and myself!!!#MEMSPAchat
A7: Educators have chosen this profession because they do value the individual whether they be student or teacher. I feel outlets like this chat only help spread that message and make schools better for everyone. #memspachat
A7: I am going to try to be more intentional in my communication with others. I’m gonna try to get to know them better and ask better questions. #MEMSPAchat#Path2Serendipity
A7) Tomorrow I will remember that I am the one who makes myself frustrated or angry! I will stay positive for my staff, my students and myself!!!#MEMSPAchat
