#teachnvchat Archive
#teachNVchat is now a weekly 1/2 hour Thursday chat designed to connect Nevada teachers with one another & the rest of the twitter world. Share your thoughts, ideas, solutions and connect with not only Nevada educators but educators across Twitter. Join us 7:30 PM pst every Thursday for a 1/2 hour of #eduawesomeness
Thursday February 11, 2016
How do we get others there? Teacher leadership!
We are using the Q1-A1 format for tonight! Also don't forget the hash tag in your answer!
Question 2 coming up in 1 minute
Mary from WCSD, and I think a good leader has passion and inspires others to be passionate.
Hi I'm Sara - a k-5 volunteer in Lake Tahoe, NV. Great leaders are transparent, willing to listen & learn and fun!
I'm Jen- WCSD 3rd grade. Good leaders are observant, motivated, and approachable.
A1: Glenn from UNR. 1 exe of a teacher leader is passion. After 6 yrs they still say "I get to teach math!" It is a privilege.
Chandler Wright from Reno, NV! Good leaders remember its about the kids& are willing to help other teachers
I'm Ann Marie, Proud Principal of Elmcrest E.S.
Ryan, K-5 ELD teacher in WCSD. Good teacher leaders are enthusiastic to look for ways to continuously improve their practice
A1- T leaders make conversation about the students.
A1 teacher leaders improve student learning by being data centered and being consistent with student expectations.
a1,They advocate for students, support one another, hold each other to high standards and are willing to lead, listen and learn
A1 T leaders can improve S learning by sharing what they do and what they see working & not working. starting a dialogue.
A1- Teacher leaders are reflective and see education as a profession not a job
A1: Teacher Leaders shouldn't hesitate to successes (and failures!) from their own classroom & others
A1: Model the way and Encourage the Heart from Kouzes & Posner. Hey everybody Justin from Baltimore. 4th grade teacher!
A1 T leaders improve the learning through trying new things and sharing ideas with other teachers https://t.co/iiJD1UgLtj
And hello, Anthony here from Oklahoma
A.1 T leaders improve learning by being reflective and honest about students' abilities and potential.
A1 Teacher leaders improve student learning by sharing successes and seeking to observe/find successes of others.
have to open lines of communication both ways between teachers and admin. Can't be my way or the highway
A1 we raise the bar for all of the teachers as we advocate for students & the profession, we're watchdogs for Ed policy
builds transparency and respect when we admit our failures. Even students appreciate it too!
for sure! communication is key but involves speaking and listening! How are you tonight?
stoked to see so many familiar and new faces tonight
Awesome you could join us
Anthony! So nice to see you!
A1 TL's inform & create policy based on our expertise & classroom firsthand exp's, not theory, we protect S's from bad policy
A1-Teacher Leaders improve student learning by being reflective on their practice and are proactive to enhance it. .
Absolutely! Put these T leaders together and watch how amazing instruction and learning elevates.
https://t.co/VvGuI3YP1m
a1,They advocate for students, support one another, hold each other to high standards and are willing to lead, listen and learn
A1TL's are connected educators and connected educators always steal the best practices and improve S learning
a2,teachers need specific feedback and constant communication&HELP w/ students who have behavioral issues!
thanks for joining us tonight
A2- Positive school culture is necessary for effective teacher leadership in schools to occur.
A2: opportunities for risk taking, relationships, trust and an open mind
A.2 Starts from the top down with district people and admin, then the culture of the building.
A2 Admin support to attend state panels, conf's, or critical PD as attendee & presenter, platforms to lead from/share
A2 A culture of trust. Opportunities for open dialogue. A belief in continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
A2-Teacher Leaders need a school culture that recognizes, celebrates and develops these skills from the top-down.
angry birds and an early bedtime almost missed it. it's soooo cold here finally
agree-having freedom to pursue those opportunities https://t.co/BguWt3lUmD
A2 Admin support to attend state panels, conf's, or critical PD as attendee & presenter, platforms to lead from/share
Question 3 is about to drop
A.2 Built in days for T leaders to attend conferences and not take out of own sick bank.
A2: Support for teacher leaders should include ability to attend PD, present at conferences, try new things in classrooms
a2, A supportive and reflective team, the ability to make decisions and be respected as professionals great P.D. and PLCs.
A2: A culture of risk-taking and trust! Opportunities for sharing and admin who listen/respond and differentiate support
a2 from the great https://t.co/i9wrc8sbeJ
A2: Support for teacher leaders should include ability to attend PD, present at conferences, try new things in classrooms
A3: Teacher leadership keeps our schools alive and authentic- it is essential and needs to be cultivated!
A2: Time to visit classrooms, observe, and share great strategies/lessons/ideas. And a method to seek and receive feedback.
A.3 Allows for T passionate about their work to grow with others just like them.
A2 TL's should be viewed as district ambassadors connecting to outside world, bridges to bring back the PD, innovation
a3,Teacher leaders are the backbone of a successful school, if teachers are not willing to support the plan, the plan will fail
Yes- and the plan needs to be developed WITH them! https://t.co/FuQlHL7yHB
a3,Teacher leaders are the backbone of a successful school, if teachers are not willing to support the plan, the plan will fail
A3 it allows Ts to search out what's best for kids, which equates to collaboration, which helps all Ss https://t.co/0wcoGrJWGz
A3 the media will always focus on scandal, TL's provide the true face/voice of the profession TL's=T's at their best!
A3 Confidence, knowledge, advocacy, support. A little of one or all goes a long way.
A3- When teachers are leaders they spread their passion, knowledge, and encouragement so that others can learn and lead.
A3 TL's earn title of expert, we represent committed, dedicated, intelligent T's to decision makers, command the respect
Bonus Question time: How are you going to use what you learned tonight in your week ahead?
A3 TL's create state, national, International networks that truly define the profession, liberate the trapped T's
A3 Teacher leaders are student advocates. Teacher leaders facilitate student growth. That's why the profession exists.
Be sure to follow the new peeps you've met tonight!
I'm presenting w/ at district Edcamp tomorrow on connected educators using Twitter &
