#MEMSPAchat Let's start with introductions - I am Jason Gribble, Principal at Forest Elementary School in Riverview. I have been there for 6 years now and yr 16 as an admin. Members of the @sigad_macul with MACUL. Did I mention that the MACUL conference is only a month away?
Good evening, I am Amy Martin, Principal at MacDonald MS in E Lansing. Previously I was a SE admin in Birmingham MI. Glad to be joining all of you tonight! #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Jeremy Newth, joining from Australia and keen to learn and get to know more awesome educators in prep for my family’s move to metro Detroit in April #MEMSPAchat
Q1: Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props)
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A1: I'd be remiss if I didn't mention @Syndee_Sue she has helped grow my PLN, introduced me to fabulous speakers, and hosts amazing retreats. #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A1: @KatieBonne1 pushes me to think analytically, @kburwinkel leads by example with an amazing focus on individual students, and I aspire to become an educational advocate for change and improvement like @PaulLiabenow and my #MEMSPAchat PLN!
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
My professional mentors from my early days as an administrator were/are: @CurtRees@E_Sheninger
I'm grateful to connect & collaborate with many amazing people. Special shout to @PrincipalStager for listening to my voxer rambles. #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A1: being coached by @debbiemcfalone my first year during Leadership Matters was invaluable and having a growing friendship with @rewiredprinK2 is such a blessing. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A1: @TBAISDTechTalk and @brostromda are always people rely on to be real w/me and give me honest feedback. @DavidNoller really helped today with how to be a stronger facilitator. I'm grateful to have these awesome educators within my life. #memspachat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A1: @lchambless helped me transition from classroom teacher to consultant. I am so grateful to work with her. @btenniswood is an amazing leader. She gave me a chance and has helped me grow so much as an educator. #MEMSPAchat
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@lchambless, @btenniswood, @lchambless, @btenniswood
A1: being supported by @paquette_deb who supported my crazy ideas in my first admin role helped me build my confidence and allowed me to fail forward. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A2:@jejohnson0104, @KatQuain , @MrDomagalski are always there for a quick answer and support! I'm hoping to continue to build my PLN and have an entire of community to learn from and grow professionally with! #memspachat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Well stated!!! Have to support one another in ups, downs, and just bounce ideas and questions off of. Sometimes its just that needed affirmation to move forward. #MEMSPAchat
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@bradrobb, @phiteach, @sandramrutledge, @ReznichN
A2: My amazing brother @HowellSchrock and awesome aunt @Marie_Schluter... so fortunate to have such a talented family of principals. (I was going to add my father, but he doesn’t know what Twitter is! #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A2: Amy Martin is a great former educator now nonprofit guru who has helped navigate the intersection of education and nonprofits. @bcgeek is another one who I love to speak geek with on a regular basis. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat Look at all of these amazing people in out PLN. If you are not following any of these wonderful ROCK STARS, tonight is the night to click "follow".
A2: Love love love @PostleBrown and @ForestPrincipal too, along with my ZPS crew. Went from being alone in my office trying to solve the problems of the world to being connected across the country. #lifeisgood#MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q3: What book(s) are you currently reading? Why did you choose this particular text? What are two key components of this text you can share? #MEMSPAchat
A2: Literacy coach: Sue Elmer, Teacher consultant Melissa Lappan and Superintendent Dan O’Connor. All have a great perspective and are available for questions I have. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: What book(s) are you currently reading? Why did you choose this particular text? What are two key components of this text you can share? #MEMSPAchat
Q2: Who are your top three “Go To” people in your PLN? When you need a quick answer, you lean on them for support. (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
A3. Starting @GustafsonBrad Renegade Leadership next. Heard lots of great things about it. Listening to the second Percy Jackson series while driving. I miss being able to read to my class each day. #MEMSPAchat
A3: it’s not an ed book——Reading, “Gettysburg” as recommended by my favorite Lit teacher from HS. He’s still changing lives with ECSD. It’s something I was very interested in when we went to DC... fascinating. @lkhannon32#MEMSPAchat
A2 Steve H from Western Australia is a wise and stable , Tim B from South Australia is passionate and dedicated and Jason H from South Australia is wise and diligent #MEMSPAchat
A3: I always read two books at the same time: a professional learning and spiritual learning book. I am reading right now “Culturize” by Jimmy Cassas and “Crash the Chatterbox” by Steven Furick. You have to read to lead 📚#MEMSPAchat
A3 Students at the Center- Personalized Learning with the Habits of Mind- Looking to grow success skills for students and habits of mind; Loved Kids Deserve It #Memspachat
A3) Tribe of Mentors, Timothy Ferris. Great book to help reflect, just need to read the opening chapter then can flip thru the book to read the answers to 11 different questions from all over this world! So inspiring! Highly recommend!
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A3: I am finally getting around to Lead Like a Pirate "We don't always have a choice in the day-to-day work we do, but we definitely have a choice in the way we do it." "When teachers are having fun, they'll pass it right along to the students." #MEMSPAchat
Q1:Who are your professional “Mentors” who have challenged you to take risks in your current position and/or have made you become a stronger leader? (Tag their Twitter handle to give them some props) #MEMSPAchat
Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success is about planning intentionally, celebrate and experience your success, and sowing the seeds of hard work to life yourself and those around you. Each chapter has an activity to hold yourself accountable. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: What book(s) are you currently reading? Why did you choose this particular text? What are two key components of this text you can share? #MEMSPAchat
A3: @casas_jimmy Culturize Every Child, Every Day, No Matter What and we are all responsible for culture... no matter our role in the organization! Also, Option B (Sandberg & Grant) strength & resilience in the face of adversity. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: What book(s) are you currently reading? Why did you choose this particular text? What are two key components of this text you can share? #MEMSPAchat
A3: Just finished Choice Words by Peter Johnson - great ideas and practices for teachers to use right away in their rooms. Love the book Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de le Pena. Great conversation can be had with students about diversity. #MEMSPACHAT
A3: The Wild Card-Hope and Wade King! Great for student and staff motivation! Make learning fun and school a place you want to be! #engagement#thewildcard#memspachat
Also reading "Better Than Carrot Sticks-Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management." Learning consequences and rewards don't work. They teach students to comply but don't teach them appropriate behavior. #MEMSPAchat
A4: hmmmm.... Have read two good books by Jensen regarding poverty. Excellent in building an understanding of what our kids go through... Poor Students, Rich Teaching. Teaching Woth Poverty in Mind. #MEMSPAchat
A4: The Multiplier Effect and Furiously Happy because one is about making sure you are being an effective leader and helping others to be successful. The other is about being human taking life seriously and laughing at yourself. #MEMSPAchat
A3 #MEMSPAchat “The smartest kids in the world” by Amanda Ripley. Fabulous insights into the strengths and weaknesses of educational systems around the world. Highlighted most critical variables in strong educ systems: skilled teachers & high expectations
A4) 2 texts had impact - I need to see my book shelf...so many - Innovators Mindset @gcouros Mindset, Carol Dweck, Currently reading Coherence, Fullen, Boundaries, Henry Cloud #memspachat
A3: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Great perspective on family lifestyle and importance. While not based in Michigan, it provides an understanding of where kids are coming from. #MEMSPAChat
A4: Everyone should read “Lead Like a Pirate”, by Shelly Burgess; totally revamped my thinking of how to lead like a coach and also “(Un)qualified” by Steven Furtick, book really helped me with my self-doubt as a leader. #MEMSPAchat
I read Coherence last spring. It makes such great sense for organizations. We are finishing up a teacher leader twitter chat with Saline Teacher Leaders around this text... it has really bonded us! #SASCoherence#MEMSPAchat
He drew in fire visions of an Internet meant for more than brands and bullshit, founding @EFF, @freedomofpress, and writing the Declaration of Independence of Cyberspace. Farewell, my weary giant. You were the dawn of digital rights. https://t.co/0e1oi9hxOh
"It’s the nature of having known John Perry Barlow, and having been his friend, that you can’t write about what it means to have lost him ... without writing about how he changed your life." https://t.co/B22gTkCj5Q
A4: Innovator's Mindset by @gcouros (professional read) and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Christmas break read). All about taking risks and standing up for what you believe in! Awesome book! #MEMSPAchat
A3) Currently reading #Culturalize with #llap on deck. I wanted to make a positive change in my classroom and school. Takeaways thus far; relationships are key and every T has the responsibility/ability/opportunity to lead in schools. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: What book(s) are you currently reading? Why did you choose this particular text? What are two key components of this text you can share? #MEMSPAchat
A5: Until 4 months ago my Vehicle had limited ability to even play CDs.. I’m about transparency so.. @DrewMikePodcast and The Harbaugh podcast... roast away. #MEMSPAchat#opentosuggestions
A5: The Cult of Pedagogy has realistic advice that is focused on doing what's best for kids. @cultofpedagogy gives so much useful information in a curated manor that hits gets me inspired to do better. #memspachathttps://t.co/LFlMSV6rqe
A5: Podcasts are a new find for me. Some I follow: A community of Principals, The cult of pedagogy, The Better Leaders Better Schools, and about 7 others are on my regular list! I love it! #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat get with @benjamingilpin I know he listens to a lot on BAMradio. He is the one that got me started. That's what listen to when I am working out.
A4) Last of the Great Bear Men by Marvin H. Clark. Amazing feats and stories in the wilderness of AK. Wild at Heart by John Eldridge was also a game changer. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
A7: decision is made based on two things ... first based on my personally assessed needs... rare time I take a “me first” approach. Then on building/district needs. Our admin team will divide/conquer/share. #MEMSPAchat
A7: I look for relevance to what I am doing in my building and sessions that push my thinking. My goal for each conference is to take 3-4 good nuggets back to my building. I prefer shorter mini sessions. #MEMSPACHAT
A7: I first ask is this something I can use tomorrow. Next ask is is there something that I can learn about to help support another. Third, is there interest for me personally. #MEMSPAchat
A7: I definitely prefer shorter. I attend based on presenter and content based on what I can bring back to our district to make them better #MEMSPAchat
A7 At conferences, I always look for either what is relevant to what I’m doing now, where’s an area I want to grow in/program need, & sometimes the presenter’s reputation matters. Trusting your gut lets you catch lightning in a bottle too #MEMSPAchat
A7: I'm always looking for something that connects to what I'm working on within the next 6 months. It needs to be relevant and relatable. Sit-n-Gets give solid info. Hands-on usually has a longer effect. The content in the driving factor. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
A7: I think about the science teachers I work with and ask myself, how will this information benefit them? I work hard for them because they deserve every idea and resource I can find.
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I choose based on topics of interest, input from colleagues and hot topics in education. My favorite are from people who are currently in the field and ones where you can get both motivation and quick take aways!#memspachat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat One more question to go...You guys are doing great. Did I mention MACUL is next month and @sigad_macul has a session just for administrators?
Q8: As we look into this broad spectrum of educational leadership and the direction that we see education moving, which areas do you feel would benefit your professional learning? #MEMSPAchat
Agree completely. The more succinct the better. It’s important not to get too excited. Just remained focused. 3-4 nuggets is all you need. Sometimes 2 is good! #MEMSPACHAT
A7: speaking of conferences I encourage everyone to come to MACUL for our sigadmin workshop would love to connect with other admin face to face #MEMSPAchat
A7) I typically review the content rather than the length of the session. If the topic connects to an interest or need, I go to that session. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: When you attend a conference (MEMSPA, MACUL, MASSP, ASCD, Nerd Camp), what is your process for deciding which session you are going to attend over another? Do you prefer the shorter mini sessions verse longer sit-n-gets? #MEMSPAchat
A7: Like all of you, I choose topics for professional growth. If it’s brand new learning, shorter is better because it allows me to get a bit without getting overwhelmed #MEMSPAchat
A8: would love to learn more about creative scheduling/class offerings across the board. Creative and impactful/effective discipline methods as well. #MEMSPAchat
A8: I want to continue to grow and challenge the status quo. Learning that stretches my thinking and gives me courage to step outside of compliance and push for kids first and always... that's what I need and look for! #MEMSPAchat
Q8: As we look into this broad spectrum of educational leadership and the direction that we see education moving, which areas do you feel would benefit your professional learning? #MEMSPAchat
A7 First I go for whatever’s most relevant to current issues/challenges/areas for growth and then for specialist content unique to that conference. #MEMSPAchat
a8: Yes @bradrobb !!! I have been struggling with how to make science and SS more intentional and structured at elementary. It needs to be at the forefront and not when we have time #MEMSPAchat
A8. continuing to connect with others and seeing what they are doing in their schools. I think that is the best PD there is. would love to get out and see others in action. #MEMSPAchat
