#leadupchat focuses on school leadership broadly, culture, changing paradigms, and the growth mindset. It's an Ed movement focused on Leadership, Culture, Growth and Shifts on Saturdays at 8:30am CST, founded by Jeff Veal (@heffrey) and Nathan Lang (@nalang1).
Super pumped to be guest moderating #LeadUpChat this morning! My name is Todd Nesloney and I'm an Elementary Principal and co-author of #KidsDeserveIt and author of my brand new book "Stories from Webb"!
Good morning! Welcome to #LeadUpChat. We are excited to welcome @TechNinjaTodd with #KidsDeserveIt as our guest host! Please introduce yourself and where you are from.
Jeff here co-creator of #LeadUpChat and MS admin in Prosper, TX. Excited to welcome friend, author, passionate edleader, and founder of #KidsDeserveIt@TechNinjaTodd as our guest today.
Good morning #LeadUpChat! It's always great to be with you on a Saturday morning but especially terrific when @TechNinjaTodd is in the house!! Marci, Ed Consultant from Utah.
Happy Saturday morning #leadupchat ! A great night of sleep, much needed, is on my side and I'm ready for a new day! I'm a pk-8 principal from Kansas and I love learning from all of you and using this time to boost me into the weekend!
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: I try and share my stories through blogging, @voxer conversations, twitter, Facebook Live and more. But I make it a point to share the struggles as well as the successes. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: I blog, years past it was just a place to post student work it has shift to more than that for me. I still have work from time to time but more so it is a reflection of my practice and place for my thoughts and observations. #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A1: As someone who isn't in a school building working directly w/teachers, i seek out as many stories as I can and blast them out through Twitter, FB, etc. #leadupchat
A1: I asked our counselors to start a memory jar for teachers.....we will have students write down positive things going on in their classrooms and put them in the jar, then we will read them at faculty meetings, and give them out at the last faculty meeting #leadupchat
A1: This year I've really been working on ways to amplify the voices of those forgotten on a campus. Cafeteria workers, custodians, instructional aides. Their stories need to be told too. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: Though I've been active on Twitter for several years, I've recently started using my voice on LinkedIn. Love learning from others in both venues and sharing the brilliance discovered there. #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A1 I am beginning to share my story in my blog. I share our school story on Twitter and will soon be sharing my Ss stories/learning on #seesaw as I connect w/ Ps. #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A1 use all the tools you can to promote the positives-not just social media but classics like newsletters-also open the doors and get community into school not just to see what you do but share what they do #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: Sharing my stories via Twitter, FB, and any means of social media. I love to speak up for teachers and for Public Education. I use @Seesaw to share my students’ voice! #LeadUpChat
A1: I asked our counselors to start a memory jar for teachers.....we will have students write down positive things going on in their classrooms and put them in the jar, then we will read them at faculty meetings, and give them out at the last faculty meeting #leadupchat
A1. I’m raising your voice in my new book. It will be released soon! Educator voices need to be amplified to elevate and improve the health of our profession! #LeadUpChat
A1: Twitter is a great place to amplify the voices on our campus! Our buildings seem much more connected as a result of sharing through Twitter.#leadupchat
A1: Blogging, journaling, publishing. Conversation is a great method for sharing story, for opening a dialogue that can affect change on any campus. We can amplify student, parent, community, & stakeholder voices because they influence our schools, too. #leadupchat
A1: We have found Class Dojo has a great way to tell our story. Parents are connected & engaging w/posts about class and school events daily. Desiring to build our presence on Twitter and Instagram. #leadupchathttps://t.co/dsc8ZdAwYG
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: It was my goal to start a blog last year. I started, but haven't done the best at continuously publishing my thoughts. Still a (confidence) process. I need to finish and just publish my many drafts! I try to share through Twitter weekly as well! #leadupchat
A1: I share my story when meeting with teachers in PLCs and in district meetings and some share theirs. I would like to create a platform in our district where other educators could share their stories. #LeadUpChat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat#kidsDeserveIt
A1: I share my story via twitter & my class FB page!! I love that it opens the door for families, community members, & my PLN to see what’s happening in my classroom! #LeadUpChat
A1: I am just beginning to share my and join in via Twitter. Each any every one of us has a story that just may lead to something wonderful when shared with someone else. #leadupchat
A1: This is a year that I am trying to amplify student voice. Taking a page from @GustafsonBrad and @_AndyJacks and having students create videos of our school from their lens. #leadupchat
A1: it is important to hear the voices of the most important voices in Schools...the students! Use FB, Instagram & Twitter to showcase the positive in your school #LeadUpChat
A1: I facilitate pd for staff to share their stories w/ each other. In order to connect, we must share our stories! I also encourage staff to share their stories w/ their Ss and give time for their Ss to learn each others' stories. #leadupchat
A1: Social media is such a great way to share your school’s story. Pictures that celebrate your students and staff have proven to be a great means. I love having kids get to take pics in front of the wings. #LeadUpChat
A1: Following the KDI lead and increasing social media presence. Gotta brag about my amazing students more and celebrate all of the support I receive daily! #LeadUpChat
It's noteworthy that you share your struggles. I think sharing our struggles makes us authentic and gives others permission to be so as well. #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
RTQ1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A1 I share my stories through my blog, and encourage my Ss to share theirs in their writing... published if possible, but sometimes just to help find their voice. #leadupchat
Q1: How do we amplify voices?This reminds me of the #MeToo where people who have been silenced found a voice. We have people changing lives everyday in the shadows because some Ts forgot about the Ss.
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A1: We use Twitter/FB, but we get the most response from our families on @ClassDojo - it's been an incredible tool to use to communicate and share our stories. #leadupchat
A1: I've mostly utilized facebook and twitter a lot to share and connect, but recently I've started blogging through blogger, a google tool! #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A1: Blogging, journaling, publishing. Conversation is a great method for sharing story, for opening a dialogue that can affect change on any campus. We can amplify student, parent, community, & stakeholder voices because they influence our schools, too. #leadupchat
A1: That’s been a big struggle for me. I have a blog, I speak on Twitter, but I often feel conflicted about sharing my story as it feels like self aggrandizing. One thing I want to do more of is share the stories of my colleagues. #LeadUpChat
A1. SHARE SHARE SHARE! I know I have said it before, but there are so many great thing happening in our classes that no one ever hears about. Its time they hear aabout them use social media for good. #leadupchat
A1: I do my best to share my personal story/struggles via blog/twitter, and highlight the genius on campus through our school's social media; it can be a missed opportunity to simply figure folks know what going on. #leadupchat
A1: It is one of our District CIP goals. To celebrate and promote success stories and messages at global, national, state, and local level. #LeadUpChat
A1:I share my story through twitter, FB, daily conversations-whenever the opportunity presents itself I tell ppl about the positive things happening in edu & help advocate for best practices for S’s. It’s something thats very simple, but I’m intentional about doing it #LeadUpChat
A1: Twitter, blogging, and relationships. I don't blog as often as I'd like but it's one avenue I use. Authenticity is important when telling our stories. Allow the imperfections to be seen.
The voices of our Ss need to be amplified. It's THEIR education, after all. #leadupchat
A1: b I started an appy hour #4OCF with two grade levels hoping teachers will take advantage to practice leading groups of teachers in exploration of technology #leadupchat
A1: The gifted students at my school do not have a strong voice so I started our mathletes club for those that needed/wanted extra and now it’s cool for anyone that loves math @MATHCOUNTS#LeadUpChat
A1: I share my voice through my presence, Twitter, Facebook, Voxer, and other modes that present themselves. Every voice should be amplified. We must listen and empower others so they can be heard. Be the model. #leadupchat
I have found that Ts often do not see how amazing their stories are - and I have to really work to get them to recognize the awesomeness in their classrooms! To them it's normal and expected :) #leadupchat
Don’t forget the school support staff from your central office, custodians, Maintenance, secretaries, transportation and food service! They are backbones to every school #LeadUpChat
A1: Use my blog at https://t.co/enxF5unqcW to tell my story. In my class we use #SeeSaw to give families a glimpse of what is happening in the classroom. The school uses newsletters and FB to share with families. #leadupchat
A1: Social Media all the way. I personally use @Twitter to share and connect with educators and @instagram to share and connect with my Ss, their families and my staff. It’s so amazing to continue the conversations and learning after the school day. #LeadUpChat
We share our story through all social media outlets, but most importantly we give our students a voice to share as well.They have a weekly news show and they shape the narrative. #leadupchat
A1: part 2. We also try to go old school and share successes outside at drop off, on the phone and other person to person conversations 😁 #leadupchat#talkingtogether
A1: Our campus FB page following increased from 150-1100 in the last two years due to daily posts, we FB LIVE our Monday Morning Mtgs, all Ts this year use class FB pages, several use Twitter, @ClassDojo and now @Seesaw 😁 #LeadUpChat@BlueHazeWSISD
A1: Twitter, blogging, and relationships. I don't blog as often as I'd like but it's one avenue I use. Authenticity is important when telling our stories. Allow the imperfections to be seen.
The voices of our Ss need to be amplified. It's THEIR education, after all. #leadupchat
Totally agree with you! I have returned to blogging after being absent for a bit and am using it to regularly reflect on my #oneword. I used to fret over every word but now use blogging as an exercise in reflection--whether anyone reads or not. :) #leadupchat
A1: I share stories through my school-referenced Instagram account, this Twitter account, and by presenting at local, regional, and national PD. #leadupchat#edchat#EduAR
A1: honestly my personal story is rather boring, but the stories of this community/ kids are awesome! Learn them, pay attention to the small details, give greatness away by simply sharing moments with people. Be present & amplify family #leadupchat
A1 - Podcast. (fairly weekly - not weakly) - This year cast a MS play for One Act Play competition before we had a play. So we wrote it together! Terrifying. But if I'm not just a little bit terrified, where's the story? #leadupchat
I will say that creating a school hashtag has been a game-changer in this way...ours (#hvepride) allows teachers and community to contribute to our story!
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I have found that Ts often do not see how amazing their stories are - and I have to really work to get them to recognize the awesomeness in their classrooms! To them it's normal and expected :) #leadupchat
A1: I have been sharing my journey of change on my blog. My goal is to also amplify my Ss voices in hopes that they can have ownership of their learning and feel valued in the process. #LeadUpChat
A1. We share our story through all social media outlets, but most importantly we give our students a voice to share as well.They have a weekly news show and they shape the narrative. #leadupchat
A1.1 - encouraging/empowering/inspiring and creating opportunities for others to tell our school's story is an important part of the gig too. #leadupchat
A1. I’m encouraging educators to use the #imagesofed platform to take the lead on the narrative surrounding public education. Who better to tell the story of what’s happening in schools than the educators? #LeadUpChat
A1 Everyone has a story and value to add to the conversation. The challenge is getting more great educators on social media to connect and collaborate. #Leadupchat
A1: Social media, Seesaw, telling everyone I know. Been working hard to make sure student writing has an authentic audience this year. Like the idea of trying a School wide flipgrid. #leadupchat
A1: part 2. We also try to go old school and share successes outside at drop off, on the phone and other person to person conversations 😁 #leadupchat#talkingtogether
A1b. Let people (students) get to know you. So they see that you not just a teacher/authority. You go through stuff too. #BuildRelationships#leadupchat
A1: I have worked at a children's theater camp and after school camp in the same district for five years. By cultivating relationships with the children and being open/honest with them, I have simultaneously shared my story with them. #LeadUpChat
I love using social media to tell our story, flipgrid to hear from Ss directly and stretch ourselves to present and share what we’ve learned. #leadupchat
Absolutely! We have a district hashtag #wsdlearns, that many of our Ts use which is AWESOME! Several have their own school, classroom or team hashtags as well. #LeadUpChat
"It can be a missed opportunity to simply figure folks know what going one." Such a GREAT reason to be vocally active on social media and share the good news! #leadupchat
A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
A1: We have a great communication team at @wcsdistrict - when we hear stories of students and staff, we share it with others to amplify their voice and work! #leadupchat
A1. I also utilize my podcast as a way to tell the “stories from the inside” and encourage others to lead boldly with courage! #leadershipwithlatoya#LeadUpChat
Yes! Thank you Latoya for taking the lead on changing the narrative. People need to know school isn’t like when they went to school. Ts need to know they are no longer alone, we must collaborate! #leadupchat
So true @KeriSkeeters We all deserve a thought-partner to support us in recognizing the amazing things happening in our classrooms and the talent & passion we bring everyday! #leadupchat
I have found that Ts often do not see how amazing their stories are - and I have to really work to get them to recognize the awesomeness in their classrooms! To them it's normal and expected :) #leadupchat
Absolutely! We use #gatorrunrocks to share the awesome happening at @GatorRunElem. It builds a sense of pride for all stakeholders and established our brand as the school to be at! #LeadUpChat
I will say that creating a school hashtag has been a game-changer in this way...ours (#hvepride) allows teachers and community to contribute to our story!
#leadupchat
I have found that Ts often do not see how amazing their stories are - and I have to really work to get them to recognize the awesomeness in their classrooms! To them it's normal and expected :) #leadupchat
Q2: Who on your campus could you collaborate with outside your current area? What could you do that would be unique and different? #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: We are determining our audiences and investigating the interests of our various stakeholders at the global, national, state, and local level. #LeadUpChat
A1: Our campus FB page following increased from 150-1100 in the last two years due to daily posts, we FB LIVE our Monday Morning Mtgs, all Ts this year use class FB pages, several use Twitter, @ClassDojo and now @Seesaw 😁 #LeadUpChat@BlueHazeWSISD
A1b Two of my classes in recent semesters started Snapchat groups. They continue to post on them, and it has been a great way to stay connected and share. #leadupchat
Yes, there is definitely a place for this. I'm thinking this is something that I would share myself about my own "strikeouts" - not that I would share about others. #LeadUpChat
A1 As we work to help our Ss share their voice, it's important to support them with strengthening the content within it & presentation of it. Ensuring they have support for their points, clear description of their perspectives, and engagement with other voices is key #leadupchat
I think this is so important...so often, social media gives the impression that everything is always "museum quality"...sharing our strike-outs shows we are human and learning as well!
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A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
A1. There is this general acceptance , IMO however, that educators don’t advocate for themselves, but just close the door & take care of the kids. We have to get off the sidelines and speak up as a profession. The time is NOW! #LeadUpChat
A1: Through a weekly newsletter, through Facebook, Twitter, Flipgrid. It's not just my story to tell. It's our story. I include our teachers, parents, and students. Love retweeting our teachers! #leadupchat
A2: I applaud the leadership of @Ar1cTh0mas who created opportunities for our suburban students to visit urban and rural schools to promote empathy! #LeadUpChat
A1b: I use Instagram to tell my students’ stories, and I use Twitter to chat with educators (right this very moment!) and to share my story as an educator and professional. #leadupchat
Absolutely. Let’s not pretend that everything we attempt is amazing and that we are Pinterest-perfect. Showing our flaws models resilience for our Ss and staff. #leadupchat
A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
Like the use of strike-outs here, Travis. Important that we also share the lessons learned from those - communicates that we are focused on getting better #leadupchat
A2: I have teamed up with one of our counselors, and a social worker from a former district, trying to reach students where they are rather than asking them to come to us #leadupchat
YES! That's the authenticity piece I'm talking about! We must allow our "warts" to show. I mean, not that I have any warts...but you get the picture. :-) #leadupchat
A2: This year, as a principal, I've been really trying to grow in my ELAR instructional strategies (I was always a math teacher). My goal is to use what I'm learning to teach one ELAR lesson in every grade level at my campus! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2 I'm happy to help any school or district that wants to start a #podcast to tell the community's story. What a cool idea for parents, staff, and students #leadupchat
A1 We have a 55 inch TV in the lobby of our school with pictures and captions of learning, Kindness and students showing ROAR. Parents and community members see it everyday. #LeadUpChat
A2: We promote a Global Scholars program in which students learn alongside other students from other school districts about global perspectives! #LeadUpChat
A2: I would love to get the voices of those who are outside the classroom: our custodian, lunch ladies, front office staff, nurse...and get them to share the school from their POV.
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Q2: Who on your campus could you collaborate with outside your current area? What could you do that would be unique and different? #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: Share the success & innovation through social media, blog, etc. Also, do you have your elevator speech? The one you use to share key highlights, success of S’s, staff, & community when anyone asks. Also give avenues for S’s and staff to share. #LeadUpChat
A2 My district is a special place. Everyone knows people throughout all the buildings even with 8,000 kids. Collaboration is common for us. Currently planning to get a blog started with our data specialist and reading coordinator #leadupchat
A2: One of my favorite collaborators is @EvonneWaugh who brings different strengths to the leadership table, helping me along on my own learning journey. #leadupchat
A2 (1/2) I've convinced my team to go #gradeless next year! All four subject areas, all based around narrative feedback instead of numbers. I don't think I've ever been so excited about the possibilities. #leadupchat
A2: #leadupchat I could, and do, collaborate with our kindergarten teachers. I want to know what they want my PreK students to know when they come to kindergarten.
Sharing our @BlueHazeWSISD story has COMPLETELY transformed our culture, our collective efficacy and community relationships! Transparency is key! Many were skeptical but they’ve realized the power of social media! @class_torres#leadupchat
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A2: I pushed myself and coached UIL Oral Reading this year, but I'm also going to start doing more after school tutoring/learning groups with students. Give them a different voice besides their teacher. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2: I would start my saying other students. I’m the Genius Hour club leader and I would love to collaborate with fifth graders with curriculum development for GH! #leadupchat
A2 Anyone! Tearing down the walls that restrict us bc that is how the system has always been set up would make S learning so much more authentic and relevant. SS, Science, PE, Math, Art, Music, FACS, AG all offer unique collab opps! #leadupchat
A1: We have many opportunities for Ss to share their voice within our school on our news show - book talks, culture presentations and discussions about wonders. #leadupchat
A2: As the curriculum director my role really focuses on reg ed - but I collaborate routinely with my colleagues in special services and alternative learning to ensure we meet the needs of ALL. #LeadUpChat
I love this idea too but how do we get around student privacy issues when broadcasting live? Some students' parents have elected to not have their S's face on any social media sites at all. #leadupchat
A2: My group is traveling to other grade level classrooms this Friday for a GoNoodle Flash Mob. We are just walking in, dancing for 3 minutes, then walking out! Part of our Kindness Week. #LeadUpChat
A1. The days of educators keeping their advocacy internal to other educators must end. Time to step off the sidelines and speak up for what we know we do, deserve, and need. Advocacy is not a threat to being positive. #LeadUpChat
A1: We are developing a structure where all schools collect evidence of student academic and extracurricular successes and share using multiple forms of media. #LeadUpChat
A2: I've collaborated with a 1st gr class where my students would help them with the writing they were learning. It really pushed them! I want to collaborate more with one our of SPED teachers - he has SO many phenomenal ideas that we could bring into our classroom! #leadupchat
A2: I’ve been collaborating with a science teacher, helping him develop authentic ways to use poetry in his classroom. Reading & writing are essential tools for all content. #LeadUpChat
A1b: We have a school FB & Twitter account! We encourage Ts to post throughout the week & then retweet/share on both! At the end of each week, we compile lots of T tweets to create a Twitter Moment highlighting the great things happening over the course of the week! #leadupchat
A2. I like talking with support staff to hear how they see certain things in our school. It is important that the story is shared by all POVs. #leadupchat
A2: We promote a Global Scholars program in which students learn alongside other students from other school districts about global perspectives! #LeadUpChat
A2: I ask for parents and teachers as thought partners, as well as our central office support staff. Division level coaches are amazing and so helpful! #leadupchat
A2 (2/2) As we work toward this goal, we will be meeting over the summer to revamp curriculum and classroom approaches. Looking forward to trying to increase literacy across the board. #leadupchat
Q2: Starting collaboration with positive people who have a common desire to begin to focus on making a change, instead of focusing on the negative or what isn’t leading to growth, seems essential for me. #leadupchat
So true! Many people get intimidated by educators with tons of followers because they think they’re in another league. This causes hesitation and some to stay off social media for fear of nothing to offer. #leadupchat
A2: Working in a small school, we often become one collaborative team. We have been networking with other small schools in our area. #leadupchathttps://t.co/ay4eihOezp
I would really like to team up more often with my administrators and change how our staff collaborates when we are all together. I think we could al bring different pieces together to model experiences for our Ss. #leadupchat
A2: our science teacher came to me, as the math teacher, with the idea to make a scale drawing in the snow and capture the image with a drone...we are doing it in February... collaboration inspires more collaboration 🤓 #leadupchat
A2. Even though we have different areas and grade levels, we all go throught the same "things". We have the same struggles and successes. @stella_pollard and myself are hopefully soon gonna be podcasting. If we can, so can you! #leadupchat
A2: LOL- in a campus of 335 Ss & 60 staff- collaboration is INFUSED! It’s amazing & awesome- BUT- we could do a better job with multi- level T PLCs, putting Ts in community gatherings & collecting better feedback from family that we USE not just know. #LeadUpChat
A2 - I teach TX history. Collaborate with ELA teachers. Keep working on student writing! TX History is great for writing. Students need many At Bats. The more they get the better they get at writing. But now I'm wondering about the Sci T. Expand this. #leadupchat
A2: I would also like to form a better relationship with the secretary and her knowledge of what’s happening in the classrooms! This would help them to spread the word on all the fantastic happenings in the classroom! #leadupchat
A2: I feel like we could do a better job collaborating with our enrichment teachers. We could plan together to capitalize on the strengths/talents of each child. Have math fairs or sizzling science days where ALL are involved. #LeadUpChat
When I see Ts afraid to share their stories because others Ts might pressure them to “take it easy” it reminds of “Linchpin” We can’t let the cogs who trade their passions for less responsibility be the voice of ed. We need the linchpins to be loud and proud. #leadupchat
I am currently a student, so which makes this question even more applicable to me. I have to expand my comfort zone outside of my friend group, people in my major or girls in my sorority. Broadening my #leadupchat
A2: As a district, we are focused on improving communication/awareness district-wide. We all benefit from this approach in a small district. We can do better. It takes a few extra steps to walk down another hallway or go next door. We are making progress. #leadupchat
A2: I would love to collaborate with World History, US History, and Art teachers for some cross-curricular work. I think we could do great things. I would like to collaborate more with administrators to help make our school the best it can be. #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A2 Before standardized tests drove instruction cross-curricular thematic units were happening. It's time for a resurgence. There are connections with EVERY class. Yes, you can do math in English. Bonus-it helps the kiddos. #Leadupchat
A2: I’ve been collaborating with a science teacher, helping him develop authentic ways to use poetry in his classroom. Reading & writing are essential tools for all content. #LeadUpChat
A2: several of of our T’s in grades 3-5 are amazing at having S’s reflect in google classroom and seesaw. We could use those platforms to help S’s use their voices to share their stories about life & learning #leadupchat
A1: Being a model of Authentic Leadership is an effective way to establish a school wide culture which allows all stakeholders to identify, understand and accept with each other. #leadupchat
A2: I would love to work more with those who teach the arts. I always loved going beyond the day-to-day classroom activities to learn something about theatre or music, and I love inspiring kids to be more creative! #leadupchat
Q2: Starting collaboration with positive people who have a common desire to begin to focus on making a change, instead of focusing on the negative or what isn’t leading to growth, seems essential for me. #leadupchat
A1 Sharing stories happens via Twitter, FB, our school hashtag #GoLiberators and via monthly newsletter. I think it’s also very important to share in personal conversations every chance possible. https://t.co/RJia3wLSeW#leadupchat
A2 - Key collaborators could include your mayor (or in my case two great mayors), leadership in higher ed & early learning, key businesses & your local youth non-profits. If you can find the connection with the orgs visions & goals, anything is possible! #LeadUpChat
A2: I want to collaborate with the PE teacher on a Social Studies game to teach about immigration. Adaptation from @TeachTCI, but with more physical activity. #leadupchat
Wonderful! When students experience the results of cross-curricular collaboration, they are experiencing what real life work experiences are. Professionals in the workplace don't work in content isolation. #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A1: Share your story by empowering students to share! I have a team of 3 middle school girls who tweet daily about our school @lacrossedesign happenings; they also post on Facebook and Instagram as much as possible. #leadupchat#ldi#pbl
A2 Moving beyond our campus, we are strengthening our collaboration with community professionals. These skillful adults are providing support through judging academic contests, sponsoring extra-curricular activities, & supporting individualized learning #leadupchat
A2: I am currently a student, which makes this question even more applicable to me. I have to expand my comfort zone outside of my friend group, people in my major or girls in my sorority. Broadening my network, allows for brilliant collaborations. #leadupchat
A2: Not enough characters to express all WE could do. The problem is fear of failure and lack of will. Baby steps sometimes occur, but status quo is easier than change. ESPECIALLY when your district is 1st in the state. No one wants to rock the boat. **face palm** #LeadUpChat
current standards demand that we connect content beyond just knowing the main idea or just memorizing facts-students need to see how content is connected & apply that knowledge #leadupchat
A2 I am starting a TED ed club at my school, and would love to have teachers get involved to with the kids. I am starting to promote it this week. #leadupchat
A1: I work to let every child have a voice that is just as big as mine. I’ve recently started letting my students lead our morning meetings rather than me. I am always trying to think of new ways to receive and amplify every voice. #leadupchat
A2: I would love to collaborate more with community members to strengthen our circle of partners! They can be an essential part of change AND support!#leadupchat
A2: @w_york and I collaborated in a Google Hangout professional learning session with teachers in a neighboring school district! It was fun! We gained new tools to share with our teachers and ways to collaborate. Thank you @mrsgregory03for taking the lead on this #leadupchat
Sharing “strike-outs” would help teachers feel more comfortable posting. Unfortunately I feel like only one side of the story is usually shared on this platform . #LeadUpChat
I think this is so important...so often, social media gives the impression that everything is always "museum quality"...sharing our strike-outs shows we are human and learning as well!
#LeadUpChat
A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
A2: At our campus we use data to decide who we should collaborate with. We develop a district wide wide PLC by looking at data in a Normalized standard by standard format. #leadupchat
A2: To form new teams next year and mix grades, Ss, and staff among 3 schools, we GHO with teams across district. Adding new faces to our Friday green screen announcements to help Ss w/ transition. Building strong teams! #JoinTogetherJanuary#leadupchat#ssdpride#warriorscreate
A2: I am looking at the idea of beyond my campus, we are a close district with kids from different schools interacting. I would love to get into some more student centred talent showcases once our renos are complete. Add focus to the arts and those unique talents #leadupchat
A2. Not being on a campus, I’m going to offer this response for Q2. For me what’s unique and different, is that I’m putting my thoughts and ideas in a book for all to see, critique, etc. A bit nervous-but I’m doing it anyway! #LeadUpChat
Q2: Starting collaboration with positive people who have a common desire to begin to focus on making a change, instead of focusing on the negative or what isn’t leading to growth, seems essential for me. #leadupchat
A2 I have an eclectic group of educators on the @LearninLilPpl team with whom I collaborate. Their diverse perspectives challenge me and help me grow. #LeadUpChat
A2: Film is a POWERFUL media for student voice. What if we partnered with writers, producers, musicians, directors to support students in creating THEIR stories? #leadupchat (for example: @BYkids)
I saw it on twitter and looked into it and applied. The kids work through an idea book to create their own TED talk. I am excited to see what happens. It will be new for us all. #leadupchat
I meet with all the ELA and SS teachers twice a week, to change it up with 3rd-5th since they are departmentalized, we could meet with their Math/Science partners. We also have a couple specials programs at our school, so being sure all those teachers feel included. #leadupchat
A2 just this week I collaborated w T leaders and Admin outside our district to do a google hangout with my teachers- it was awesome! @LCarterdas was a guest! #LeadUpChat
A1: #leadupchat Social media is great, I love @edublogs , but on a basic level, step out of your box and talk about your work and passions. What sounds redundant to you is new and inspiring to others.
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A2: Engaging in opportunities like Twitter chats is a fabulous way for us to collaborate outside of our own comfort zones - and outside of an echo chamber! #LeadUpChat
A2: I make an effort to be in each weekly PLC meeting w/ our SS Ts. Sometimes things come up in the moment and I can't be there but I'm working to know that group of Ts and better understand the content so I can be a resource for them if needed. #leadupchat
Q2: Starting collaboration with positive people who have a common desire to begin to focus on making a change, instead of focusing on the negative or what isn’t leading to growth, seems essential for me. #leadupchat
A2: One year my 10th grade students collaborated with 5th/6th graders for a civil rights project and then presented a Civil Rights Exhibition open to both campuses and parents. I want to do more of that. #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
A2: I love inviting @GuysBride into my classroom each week to help create magical learning experiences for my Ss!! We call this “Taylor Time”! My Ss look forward to it each week!! #leadupchat
Quick shout out to two of my @ChapmanU students up early this morning to be a part of #LeadUpChat! Please give a follow to watch these rockstars change education: @montanamcintyr1 and @sarje100
A2 As admin, the possibilities are endless for collaboration. Reach out to teachers to ask how you can support and get involved in planning authentic learning tasks. I love supporting #PBL and #Makerspace#Leadupchat
A2: Engaging in opportunities like Twitter chats is a fabulous way for us to collaborate outside of our own comfort zones - and outside of an echo chamber! #LeadUpChat
This semester I want to start using more LIVE broadcasts during class visits and room transformation lessons! In hallways to allow Ss to share out their learning that day! So much to celebrate and I want to share with our parents/colleagues! #leadupchat
A2: Our students are in the Connection with senior citizens from our community discussing issues that pertain to them. Powerful conversations! #LeadUpChat
A3: As an administrative team, we are reading Collaborative Leadership by @PeterMDeWitt - it's been good to ground us in research-based practices! #LeadUpChat
A3: A few books I've read recently to push my thinking and have characters that aren't like me are "Dancing Home", "Dear Martin", "The Sun is Also A Star" and "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter". GREAT characters and stories #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
I think by simply sharing your ideas and allowing others to learn through your words, is already a type of collaboration. They are growing from the information you have provided, and in turn you become a more aware and intune writer. #leadupchat
We've used it to live stream school events that take place during the day, and we are beginning to live stream PTA meetings, too. We've received a wonderful response! communityengagement #leadupchat
Sharing “strike-outs” would help teachers feel more comfortable posting. Unfortunately I feel like only one side of the story is usually shared on this platform . #LeadUpChat
I think this is so important...so often, social media gives the impression that everything is always "museum quality"...sharing our strike-outs shows we are human and learning as well!
#LeadUpChat
A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
A2: I love collaborating with administrators. They have a vision for their schools - and if I can help with technology integration, it’s a win win! #leadupchat
A2: Our talented Ed's have opened their doors to surrounding districts to share our vision for teaching/learning/literacy. Leading this form of Professional Learning is empowering for all, especially our Ss. #leadupchat
A2 One unique collaboration we are doing is the Jellybean Festival, where students with special needs work together with student mentors to practice and perform an act together in a talent show. It’s a celebration of our differences and how they make us stronger. #leadupchat
We've used it to live stream school events that take place during the day, and we are beginning to live stream PTA meetings, too. We've received a wonderful response! #communityengagement#leadupchat
A2: as a leader, it's isn't just important to speak with people outside your building, you must use data to speak to the right people. Make sure you're learning from those who have proven success or out of the box ideas. #leadupchat
A3 Just finished reading That Workshop Book with @teachermantrav We had an amazing #pd day yesterday talking and thinking about big questions to guide our workshop classrooms. #leadupchat
A3: When it comes to suggestions of what are great diverse books to read I always turn to my friend @teachermantrav. If you're not following him, you should be. He is BRILLIANT (oh and we wrote a book together coming out in June!!) #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
But it’s about balance, right? I wouldn’t want to be only around those that agree with me on everything or that would actually *stunt* my growth. Echo chambers are not healthy. Be willing to invite those with whom you disagree to your table. #leadupchat
A3: Reading the Curious Classroom off and on. I find professional reading is more a holiday indulgence with all the other things. Writing on my blog lately is reflection heavy and pleas for the destruction of AR...#leadupchat
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
A2: I think the #ObserveMe movement is really encouraging educators to break down walls and build cultures of transparency. The opportunity to collaborate around growth and instructional improvement is fantastic! #leadupchat
It doesn't even have to be creative writing. Students need to create informational articles too, or opinion pieces. We're working on "Should we eat BUGS?" #leadupchat
A3: A group of my Ts and I are starting to read #BeTheWildCard. We are doing a book chat on @Twitter starting next Sunday. Looking forward to learning and sharing with them. #leadupchat
A3: Teach like Finland, #WildCard , and working on blogging about the changes I am making in my classroom based on #tlap, #LeadLAP , #XPLAP#4OCF books I have loved!!!! #leadupchat
A3: I found it extremely rewarding to review 2017 and set goals for 2018 in a letter to "shareholders." I encourage everyone in #leadupchat to write their own to their community https://t.co/yiwPaSFtJd This was a super popular post!
A3: That Workshop Book by Sam Bennett made me think differently about my own RW workshop as well as the ways I am helping students become better thinkers & humanitarians. I’m currently working on a project with @jenniferlagarde. We’re excited to share it w/ the world!#LeadUpChat
A3: great question Todd! I wonder if I'm missing reading the pieces that will really push my thinking, maybe I'm guilty of reading what is comfortable and already sits nicely in my version of reality. #leadupchat
A3: Re-reading Kids Deserve It as part of a book club, Teach Like A Pirate (4 years late) and Wild at Heart with a church Mens group. Just wrote a recommendation for a Mentor to be interviewed on a podcast, crossing fingers. #LeadUpChat
A3: I am really trying to write more about things I'm learning. Whether that be cultural biases, diversity and differences, instructional practices for diverse groups, or my own struggles, battles, and failures. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A2. As for collaboration, I’m seeking other truth tellers, true authentic educators who don’t “dress up” the storeied for fear of coming off as less than positive. We need to honor the good, the challenging, the triumphs, the tears shed, hearts mended and broken! #leadupchat
A3 Currently reading #KidsDeserveIt and started writing daily reflections to@include highlights, struggles, skills to improve and resources that will help me to improve those skills #LeadUpChat
A3 Building a better Teacher from Elizabeth Green | Smartest Kids in the World Amanda Ripley are my current reads & writing about my #oneword2018 is keeping me focused https://t.co/RwkIOH9YxR#leadupchat
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
I am currently reading The Wild Card as well as various picture/chapter books, I decided to do a brief book chat at the beginning of our meetings, so I am collecting books to share with my teachers. As far as writing, I started journaling this year. #leadupchat
A2: I'm not trying to stay in my lane! Learning from artists, engineers, scientists, architects, CEOs, designers, entrepreneurs, futurists and civil rights leaders...but mostly I'm OBSESSED with student and teacher interests. THAT'S HOT!!!!! #leadupchat
⚡️BREAKING NEWS⚡️At 8PM (9EST/8CST/6PST) on 1/22, the #TLAP crew will be setting sail on the Twitter Chat Blue. As we depart from the shore, you’ll fret no more, for there will be GIFs of treasure galore!✨☠️✨#BookCampPD#leadupchat#LeadLAP#TLAP@burgessdave ✨☠️✨
A3: That Workshop Book by Sam Bennett made me think differently about my own RW workshop as well as the ways I am helping students become better thinkers & humanitarians. I’m currently working on a project with @jenniferlagarde. We’re excited to share it w/ the world!#LeadUpChat
A2: Love the idea of connecting admin, tchrs, & school related professionals. SRPs see the org from a different and valuable perspective, they have great ideas and strategies that deserve wider recognition. And often, they are the closest to and know kids best #leadupchat
I'm just starting to reflect on my own need to read more in this area and reflect on my implicit bias to truly provide more opportunity and access for all students! #leadupchat
A2: We recentlyhad a visit from our principal as a mystery reader, and we will welcome two more administrators as mystery readers soon. Perhaps, in a writing unit, we could shift the audience to counselors, cafeteria staff, custodians, and beyond? #leadupchat
A3 So many books, so little time! I have just started Passionate Readers by @pernilleripp Part of my #oneword218 is to "Renew" by blog writing #LeadUpChat
But it’s about balance, right? I wouldn’t want to be only around those that agree with me on everything or that would actually *stunt* my growth. Echo chambers are not healthy. Be willing to invite those with whom you disagree to your table. #leadupchat
A3: I love what my friend @teachermantrav told me..."if you want to be a better writer you have to write more. It's something we have to practice. Just like a sport". I'm trying to practice it more every week! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
RTQ3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
A3.2: As for writing, I have blogged on my #oneword2018 and am trying to hold myself accountable to finding examples of inspiration every day #leadupchat
A3: Dear Martin (@ProjectLITComm) to grow my cultural reading awareness. Teaching in the Fast Lane to improve my pedagogy. And I just published my latest blog (https://t.co/rxdrmCTyIz) on learning from a cheating crisis in my US History class. #LeadUpChat
A2. As for collaboration, I’m seeking other truth tellers, true authentic educators who don’t “dress up” the stories for fear of coming off as less than positive. We need to honor the good, the challenging, the triumphs, the tears shed, hearts mended and broken! #leadupchat
A3. TRUTH! But, I do not do enough of either. My time management skills have been off. Once I get my MOJO back I am going to be blogging more. So far my blogs have been about "HOW TO DO". I am going to do more "WHY TO DO" or "WHY I DO"! #LeadUpChat
A3) just finished ‘The Energy Bus’ by @JonGordon11and now I am starting ‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck. I’d love some suggestions to add to my list!! #LeadUpChat
A3 Right now I am working on my next blog post on student reflection. I will be reading #culturize next to inspire me for the last half of the year. #leadupchat
A3 - Reading Great by Choice by Jim Collins which is a biz book. But lots of parallels to education. One idea - pick 1 thing you need to improve and work on it. Don't bounce around from one idea to the next. #leadupchat
A3: I just finished Wild Card by @hopekingteach and @WadeKing7 and am in the middle of a YA book - I try to balance my PD reading with what my students are reading. I go off of their suggestions, my coworkers recommendations, twitter, and @nerdybookclub most often. #leadupchat
A2: We're going in the trenches...getting Ss feedback w/ Google forms, chats, and finding out what's working/what's not. Letting Ss lead us. #LeadUpChat
Q2: Who on your campus could you collaborate with outside your current area? What could you do that would be unique and different? #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
A3: I wrote a blog (not published yet) about creaeting a keynote to introduce yourself to a new school each year. Instead of a resolution, start each year with a message of what you stand for. #leadupchat
But it’s about balance, right? I wouldn’t want to be only around those that agree with me on everything or that would actually *stunt* my growth. Echo chambers are not healthy. Be willing to invite those with whom you disagree to your table. #leadupchat
A3 Also reading for pleasure for my #bookclub The Hamilton Affair- I’ve been trying to have a professional and pleasure read happening at the same time #leadupchat
A2: Our students tell the true story of our school best. Collaboration starts by opening up the doors of our schools and inviting community stakeholders in to see the quality work and positive culture that our students do and create daily. #leadupchat
A3: My current reads are Culturize and Help for Billy. I'm not sure they are pushing my biases, but they are fueling my fire! As for writing, I share my written thoughts with my staff each week in our weekly newsletter. #leadupchat
Absolutely! We are using it @ljhpatriots I am @cllowery I am happy to fill you in! We have something special here in Richardson! Even @MikeMorath gave it the 👊🏼👊🏼 #leadupchat
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@EricaJewelNBCT, @ljhpatriots, @cllowery, @MikeMorath
A3: I just wrapped up Trust Matters, which I'd recommend to any educator in a leadership position. Outside of that, ASCD Inservice is a great way to get quick readings. #leadupchat
A3: I’m currently reading #BeTheWildCard & looking forward to starting a @voxer book chat w/ some incredible members of my PLN to discuss it & learn from each other!! #LeadUpChat
A3b: We write everyday in my classroom. I try to model for my students that anything and everything that happens in your life can be written about. It is it's own story. #leadupchat
A3: I recently finished: If I Understood You Would I Have This Look on My Face? My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating by Alan Alda. I learned a ton and really enjoyed it! #LeadUpChat
My principal provide a time for all specialists to sit and plan with classroom teachers during the school day. This was essential to move us towards more collaboration. #LeadUpChat
A3a: Reading is a cornerstone of exploring & evaluating our own stories & biases. Last year I made a commitment to read a lot more. I read 25 books including professional education texts, novels, memoirs, nonfiction, essays. An educator who doesn’t read doesn’t grow. #leadupchat
A3 Finished reading research on the importance of supporting our pre-service Ts before they transition into the profession. Also important that we provide structured mentorships to our novice Ts to solidify their practice and increase their impact #leadupchat
A3: Currently reading "Ahimsa" by @soups25 . Didn't know anything about the Indian freedom movement, so it is teaching me so much. I'm also rereading "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate for staff book club. I do some blogging about my reading at https://t.co/enxF5unqcW#leadupchat
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
I think it's really wonderful that you support your learning through writing. Writing helps to expand our understanding of what we have already digested; it furthers our capacity to comprehend the material at hand. #leadupchat
A3: If you have not read The Hate U Give or All-American Boys, I highly recommend them to give you a very different perspective...both books were profound and amazing. Thank you @TechNinjaTodd for the recommendation.
#leadupchat
LOVE how @TechNinjaTodd answers his own questions! You are setting the bar high, sir! I'll have to follow suit when I host my first #wbtchat in Feb! #leadupchat
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@TechNinjaTodd, @teachermantrav, @TechNinjaTodd
A3 Through my classes I am reading about literacy in upper elementary classrooms. Along with science and social studies. I like these resources to be able to later bring what I have learned into my own classroom. #leadupchat
A3 just starting a book club with staff on one of my favorites Energy Bus-so crucial this time of year to keep from sliding into the negative #leadupchat
A3b: Anxiously awaiting for “Stories from Webb” to come out!! @sdtitmas & I are already discussing a @voxer book chat on that once we start reading!! #leadupchat@TechNinjaTodd
A1: I share our story via our school Twitter account - @RSIHawks. Pictures from around the building and retweeting our awesome teachers helps to share the amazing things happening in our school! #leadupchat
A3 #BoldSchool and #LearningTransformed pushed me lately. I recently finished a blog about pushing more educators to make learning a priority so we can stay innovative. Haven’t clicked publish yet. :) #Leadupchat
A3: as a Lead Team @usd271sgs & I are moving thru Simple Truths series to challenge us & grow us as human leaders. Innovation, tech, creativity or knowledge doesn’t do great if our human isn’t well. I journal some & have a goal 2018 to start blogging soon #leadupchat
A3: Current Reads:
1. The Book of Learning and Forgetting
2. Leonardo DaVinci
3. The Courage to Love
4. DesignThinking for Social Innovation
5. The Book of Joy
6. An Everyone Culture
7. Experience and Education
Writing everyday.
#leadupchat#ShareYourLearning
RTQ3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
A3: I've started reading Skillful Leader (an older book recommended by a friend). I want to help raise the bar and help others reflect on their practices too. Nobody wants to be mediocre. Any opinions on this one? I'm only a few chapters in so far. #leadupchat
A3. Four books on my nightstand right now: A Lowcountry Heart by Conroy, We Were Eight Years In Power by Coates, States’ Laws on Race and Color by Murray, and Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Freire. 🤓 I love to read. #leadupchat
A3: I am reading @casas_jimmy Culturize, and I am gleaming a lot from it. I’m not currently writing more than lesson plans, journal entries, and notes of encouragement! #leadupchat
A3: Currwntly Reading The Wild Card while a stack of books I want to read awaits. Have to be better about making time for it. Also started blogging but struggle to write because that’s one area I’m still uncomfortable with the vulnerability. https://t.co/3NBHX81M0o#Leadupchat
A3: I’m working on a student leadership blog, currently, and am reading several books: “Becoming a Person of Influence” and “6 Thinking Hats” are my focus today! I try to journal for reflection but I don’t as often as I should. #leadupchat
A3 currently reading #culturize by @casas_jimmy. Writing has been a struggle of late and haven’t written a blog post in a few months. I need to get back at it. #leadupchat
A3 #leadupchat Oh, goodness! For Ts book club, I'm reading YA fiction "From Norvelt to Nowhere." Professionally, I'm reading "Culturize" and for enjoyment, I'm reading "The Lullaby Sky." Writing: my first proposal to present at a conference this spring. YIKES!!
A3: Mathematical Mindsets by @joboaler is amazingg and Making Number Talks Matter. I just wrote a huge paper for my master's program abut teaching fractions. I passed my class. #leadupchat
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
A3 - Also The Go-Giver by Bob Burg. Seriously great read for Educators dealing with timeless truths. It was written for salesmen. Sales and marketing classics always have great ideas for teachers. The Go-Giver deals with the idea of delivering more than the expected. #leadupchat
A3: Currently reading Extreme Ownership. I've recently written about instructional innovation in elementary school, and, as of yesterday, the forward movement of @FlintHillES. #proudprincipal#leadupchat
A3: I use the app @blinkist for a lot of my leadership books. It is an audio version cliff notes. Listen while I run and drive. Great stuff! Recently read Model Man. Great read! #leadupchat with @Eukolos_Easy
A3: I love what my friend @teachermantrav told me..."if you want to be a better writer you have to write more. It's something we have to practice. Just like a sport". I'm trying to practice it more every week! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A3: I love what my friend @teachermantrav told me..."if you want to be a better writer you have to write more. It's something we have to practice. Just like a sport". I'm trying to practice it more every week! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
A3 also been doing staff PD w/ Hattie's "Visible Learning for Literacy". Great tool to bring a laser-like focus into the strategies we're using in our classrooms #leadupchat
A3 - Also The Go-Giver by Bob Burg. Seriously great read for Educators dealing with timeless truths. It was written for salesmen. Sales and marketing classics always have great ideas for teachers. The Go-Giver deals with the idea of delivering more than the expected. #leadupchat
A3 ~ Just finished reading Executive Function in the Classroom and developed a new perspective regarding Ss we often label as "lazy" and "unmotivated." Just started #leadupchat
We celebrate those kids who don’t always make straight As, but they put forth their best effort on a daily basis. Congratulations to our Golden Ticket recipients! #KidsDeserveIt#leadupchat#LeadLAP#PBIS
A4: I make at least 20 minutes every night to read before I go to bed. I may not make it all 20 minutes before falling asleep but I'm trying!! I also listen to audiobooks on my way to work! Lifesaver! #kidsdeserveit#LeadUpChat
Yes. The teacher has already taught the lesson, and my students are helping them to revise/edit their work or just work alongside them as they are writing.
A3b: Rereading Hacking Leadership with a friend & ordering Culturize today. Haven't written much myself recently....but I think about it all the time! #leadupchat
A3 Also starting Misreading Masculinity by Tom Newkirk, about teaching boys and understanding masculinity. He always writes so incisively and with such truth! #leadupchat
A3 There is value in #YAlit You don't have to read a professional book to push your own thinking. The 57 Bus will make you reflect on your own biases. So will: All American Boys, This is Where it Ends, The Hate U Give .... #RJleaguechat#leadupchat
I have loved reading “Documents that changed our world” Look at how far we have come from stone engraving to typing on our phones... #leadupchat communicating your ideas has never been easier, but still struggles to get messages across
A4: I need to get better at this..my one word this year will help I think. For writing (outside of school) I am going to put it in my calendar like an appointment. Reading I try to do already anytime I have extra downtime when I am not spending time with family. #leadupchat
A4: What I've found is that the more I read and write, the more I fall in love with it. And when you love doing something, it's always easier to make more time for it. If you're "not a reader" it's only because you haven't found the right book #kidsdeserveit#leadupchat
A3: Reading @casas_jimmy#culturize right now. Great ideas for focusing on culture and relationships. Started a blog when I was participating in @gcouros#IMMOOC and I should get back to that #leadupchat
A4: In class after Christmas my "soft start" became reflecting on Quotes from Together is better as a class, I share, they share. So we write everyday even in small moments. Personally I love Picture Books even for JH. @peterhreynolds is my fav #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A4: I am truly terrible at this right now. Life is just crazy busy and by the time I can find the time my eyes hurt so badly that I struggle to read or write. BUT! I'm committed to do better! #leadupchat
A4: I read before school to calm my mind, and sometimes on planning I grab 5 -10 minutes by myself to ground myself by reading, and during DEAR time, I write after school and evening as a reflection on the day #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A4 gotta get better at the writing part. Locally I appreciate @adamdovico weekly blog. Good insight into journey of 1st year Principal. Looking forward to see others' responses here... #leadupchat
A4: I've found that non-education specific folks like Dan Pink, Seth Godin, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan & Chip Heath challenge my thinking in different ways than edu-writers. #leadupchat
A4: As a student, it can be difficult to find time with all of my assignments and studying, but I always try to keep some sort of journal. Self-expression and relaxation are really helpful when you need to de-compress, even if it's just a short re-cap of your day. #leadupchat
A4: I don’t take as much time to write as I should- I need to set up a time to journal/reflect in the evenings. I get in my reading by bringing a book with me almost everywhere I go, that way if I end up waiting I can squeeze in a few pages or maybe a whole chapter 👍 #leadupchat
A4: With a 3yo and 6mon at home, I squeeze the time in when I can. I’m working to carve out 30min in the morning for meditation, 1 hr after school for exercise, and 1 hr at night for reading. But, MAN, is it hard! Daily struggle. #leadupchat
Right now I'm sticking with How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by @clayscroggins. I'm about halfway through and already led a twitter chat on it. Good stuff. Highly recommend. https://t.co/tdWvoCKM2M#leadupchat
We need to follow the same lessons we give our students. Embrace failure. It is part of the learning process. We are all learning to become better at the art of teaching. #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
A3 (again) And if you haven't read @DavidGeurin's Future Driven, make a date with your future self and get it. Excellent read. I read it more than once. #leadupchat
“It’s not about the coffee” by @howardbehar “Extreme ownership” by Jacko Willink “Energy Bus” by @JonGordon11 & “Tell me how it ends” by Valeria Luiselli. Also doing writing on the processes of learning, how the brain works and the impact of trauma on learning #LeadUpChat
A4: I keep random thoughts and quotes in Google Keep for my future book. I read on weekends and write all over the inside pages of the books I read. Twitter is my PLN. I read an educational book every two weeks. #leadupchat
Q4: It's more like, how do I make time for everything else? 😂 Since I enjoy reading so much, at night I make reading my reward for getting all my tasks done. Sometimes, if I wake up early enough I also read and write while I have my coffee before work. #leadupchat
A4: My husband bought me a journal for Christmas. I'm not much of a journal-er, so I've been keeping important thoughts/ideas from professional material that I'm reading. Reading has always been my passion, so I've always got a book going. It's an addiction. #leadupchat
A4: Reading in the evenings and weekends is easy to prioritize because I recognize my own need to keep learning from others to sharpen my saw (Thanks @franklincovey ) #leadupchat
A4: I have set it as a priority to read for fun/inspiration right after I put my little one to bed...with all the scholarly reading I am doing for my program, I have found that reading for fun is not 'extra' but a relief and relaxation from the serious #leadupchat
A4: It's always important to remember that reading and writing are forms of self expression. They should be viewed as tools for growth and development, rather than a mundane everyday task. Which is why I choose topics that interest me and challenge my mind. #leadupchat
A4: I put aside time in the early morning to read and write, although I will be writing all day today to refine my IRB. The life of a doctoral candidate who wants to start her research! 😊 #leadupchat
A4: I never really feel like I have to make time to read. It’s like making time to eat, just part of my life. God, so many people I’d need a book just to name them all so I will just say basically everyone I’m following on Twitter. #leadupchat
A4 January is my reading slump month. It happens every year. I am just trying to push through it with reading in the morning as I drink my coffee, and writing with my kids in class (if we ever get back to school from #snowdays) #leadupchat
RTQ4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
RTQ4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
A3. I’m putting the final edits on my book about how necessary it is that we improve the health of the profession and advocate for what we need and deserve. It’s a raw narrative mixed w/ eloquent review of how policy impacts the practitioners. #LeadUpChat
A4: I value reading & writing; therefore, it is a part of my day. I write/read in the early morning, as the whispers of a new day become audible. Working my way through Fearless Writing by @multigenreman. #LeadUpChat
A4: My book club mates are magnificent accountability partners. I have to read to contribute to the group meaningfully. And being passionate about the content doesn't hurt, either! #LeadUpChat
A4: To make my books, blogs and articles a reality, I have to block an hour twice a week for writing. It becomes sacred time to research, draft or finalize the products. #leadupchat
A4) Understanding this stage of my life as an educator, dad, husband, friend, etc. I utilize the power of podcasts and audible while driving and at the gym. I don't have time to sit still and read a book but I can certainly be moving and listen. #LeadUpChat
A4: I keep up with the books @TechNinjaTodd is reading. The book, Love is being saved for my future grandchild. Thank you for always sharing, Todd! #leadupchat
A4. Its sad that I have to schedule time to read a book or write a blog. But it looks like that is what is going to have to happen. Anyone seen my MOJO? #leadupchat
A3b: The books that challenged me personally and professionally in 2017 & 2018 are Same Kind of Different As Me, Wonder, Lean In, What Great Principals Do Differently, and The Other Wes Moore. Here are some upcoming reads. #leadupchat
Amazing connections, learning and interactions this morning on #leadupchat Thank you @heffrey@TechNinjaTodd and the entire tribe for the inspiration and push!
Love this. Is there a link or hashtag where we can follow the project or when it'll be posted? I guess at the least I should follow you both :) Love our tribe! #leadupchat
A4: I make a goal each yr to read as many books as the age I'm turning. Books may be fiction, leadership, educational, etc. Sometimes I theme the year of reading. #fillingmybucket. #leadupchat
A4 - Here's how I do it. I have a checklist that I complete every AM. One item asks this did I do my "Power Reading." At least 15 minutes. Here's what happens. Commit to just a little at first. Then, it becomes a daily habit and grows. #leadupchat
A4 ~ One of my professionals goals for this year is to read one book a month. I actually create a reading schedule for myself...how many pages I must read a night to meet this goal. I read while my daughter works on her homework. Haven't spent much time writing. #leadupchat
A4: Since I have my @piratelearners read 20 minutes a night, I also read 20 minutes a night...and I post a reflection to @seesaw- so the students can also read my reflection as I read theirs! #leadupchat
Q1: In my new book "Stories from Webb", I seek to amplify the voices of all who impact kids on a campus. How are YOU sharing your story? What other voices can we help amplify? #leadupchat
A4: It's always important to remember that reading and writing are forms of self expression. They should be viewed as tools for growth and development, rather than a mundane everyday task. Which is why I choose topics that interest me and challenge my mind. #leadupchat
A4: I was just thinking about this the other day. I struggle with making time to read and write. Need to revisit @ajjuliani’s post about setting daily reading and writing goals. #leadupchat
A4: I’m finishing up an Admin credential and Masters at the moment, so most of my reading and writing time is focused there. Looking forward to having more time in the near future #leadupchat
A4: oooh! I can geek out on this ❓- I 💜 to read. I let my life get too busy with the routines for a season and didn’t make time to read, which ➡️ a sense of unrest. 📚 keep me centered and charged. I love C.S. Lewis, @TedDekker, @burgessdave, @Jon_Scieszka#leadupchat
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A3. @doxtdatorb Benjamin Doxtdator's blog The Long View on Educatin has seriously pushed my thinking. Also the Project 180 blog by Montie @MonteSyrie#leadupchat
A4: I do my best to read at night for a few minutes, but I pass right out! Usually I end up squeezing it into weekends. I'm a voracious reader in Summer, holidays, and football season (because I don't watch the games). I tend to read ed leadership books #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A4: I can't seem to "make the time", but I end my day with reading. I am more successful on the weekends. Favorites--@burgessdave INC books have all been excellent. I know I'll never go wrong with these purchases. I also read Michael Hyatt and John Maxwell. #leadupchat
A4: I try to set a little time each day to read & sometimes I pick up a book & can’t put it down (love those moments)! I’m a huge fan of many books in the DBC collection... never disappointed! ❤️☠️ #leadupchat
A3b: The books that challenged me personally and professionally in 2017 & 2018 are Same Kind of Different As Me, Wonder, Lean In, What Great Principals Do Differently, and The Other Wes Moore. Here are some upcoming reads. #leadupchat
Q4: Writing, not so much! Reading, daily! Usually I am up at the butt crack of dawn and love my alone time to read! I usually begin and end my day with a book of some sort! #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A4: as I see others on Twitter showcase what they are reading, I keep a list on Google Keep. This allows me to remember the titles and can easily order on Amazon at a later time. #leadupchat
A4 I prefer classic literature over current non fiction, but I set minimums for myself so I can also stay current in ed and leadership thoughts. #leadupchat
A4: Reading in the evenings and weekends is easy to prioritize because I recognize my own need to keep learning from others to sharpen my saw (Thanks @franklincovey ) #leadupchat
A4: So I’m not a reader- I honestly don’t enjoy sitting in 1 place long enough to do it. I read bc I need/ have to keep up & learn, & I rarely finish it. I am a writer & so I make time to do that weekly. I do love Zig, @PriscillaShirer & @DavidGeurin ☺️ #leadupchat
A4 Reading is the easy part. Even a few minutes a day can keep us fresh. Making time for writing is the challenge because of the thought it takes. We just need to carve out the time and call it priority. #leadupchat
A4: love reading fiction and will make time for it before bed, on weekends, whenever. I also love journaling and will do that while watching TV. Writing for an external audience is where I struggle! I have a goal this year to make it happen! #leadupchat
A3: jumping in this morning I am re-reading , constantly referencing Cultural Proficiency a manual for school leaders https://t.co/j6jyVzvJKm#leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A4 When I was in a local school I tried to read during lunch if possible and definitely consumed @audible_com books when in the car or out for a run/bike ride #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit If @awelcome did this he would have read 10,000 books this year 😂
A4 I need to do a better job of setting aside time. I think I am going to try to schedule time on the weekend, and go to Starbucks. My house is full of distractions, and I get sidelined. #leadupchat
A4 I use @feedly to organize the blog post subscriptions. Start each day with a quick check of the latest thoughts. Always leads me to something bigger. #LeadUpChat
A4: TV, sports, etc. are time suckers that get in the way of this type of reading. My biggest personal challenge is during baseball season. #leadupchat
A4 When it comes to reading for class, I dedicate part of my time at night to be able to do so. Otherwise I read when I can. I do not have a favorite author so I am always open to suggestions from others! #leadupchat
A4: I used to love SSR in our school. Silent Sustained Reading was my time to read great since books like “The beak of the finch” and have Ss see Ts as learners. #leadupchat
The discussion today is an unending stream of greatness at #leadupchat. If you haven't checked yet, there are many good book recommendations going around. Catch one of these and let the world/PLN know how you're being stretched. It's all because #KidsDeserveIt
A3b: The books that challenged me personally and professionally in 2017 & 2018 are Same Kind of Different As Me, Wonder, Lean In, What Great Principals Do Differently, and The Other Wes Moore. Here are some upcoming reads. #leadupchat
I listen in the car as much as I can and I love it! My issue is that I'm such a visual learner and when I'm driving I can't mark up my text! #leadupchat
A4. Reading and Writing is as essential to my life as breathing and water. I don’t always get to do it as much as I’d like though. I try to make time on weekends, early mornings before work, etc. I would love to do it all day everyday. That would be awesome🤓#LeadUpChat
A4: It is great for me if I can read/write early each morning. Have to have book accessible at all times and read when can. Consistently Saturday mornings are good. #leadupchat
A3: reading The Hate U Give, Professionall Driven (about redefining PD), Teach w/ your strengths; just finished the Power of Moments by the Heath Brothers #leadupchat
A4 Sometimes you need to manipulate your time. An audiobook while at the gym. Write with your students. Add a byline to your email showing what book your are reading= accountability and guilt if the same times stays forever #leadupchat
A4 A dissertation takes much of the fun out of writing for several years. Nevertheless, keep a diary or a blog. It needn’t be cutting-edge. #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
@justaddison At some point #1 becomes #2 then #4 & so forth . As educators, if we settle, we rob our Ss & Ts of reaching their potential. We must encourage both to be risk-takers, thinking beyond the box & to failing forward. This is how we grow. #leadupchat#TeachwSoul
A2: Not enough characters to express all WE could do. The problem is fear of failure and lack of will. Baby steps sometimes occur, but status quo is easier than change. ESPECIALLY when your district is 1st in the state. No one wants to rock the boat. **face palm** #LeadUpChat
A4: I have set a priority to read for fun/inspiration right after I put my little one to bed...with all the scholarly reading I am doing for my MS program, I have found that reading for fun is not 'extra' but relaxing...favorites @awelcome@RACzyz@Jennifer_Hogan#leadupchat
Great point. Sometimes it is easy to get totally immersed in professional books that we lose sight of fiction, which can really help us better understand people and their circumstances. #leadupchat
A4 I prefer classic literature over current non fiction, but I set minimums for myself so I can also stay current in ed and leadership thoughts. #leadupchat
A4: I think it is also important to read and write outside your field. I get the privilege of working with VB officials so I do read the NCAA & USA VB rule books every year. Stretches my brain in other ways #LeadUpChat
A4: We're in a mission field...always serving. However, if we're not filling our own cup, we're of no use to others. Taking time each day to read/add value to ourselves is imperative, so we can add value to others. On busy days Twitter/#PLN = drive thru motivation #LeadUpChat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat#Kidsdeserveit
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
The most important takeaway that I got from your response is that you are passionate about what you read and write, which at the end of the day is such an advantage in learning #leadupchat
A4. Reading and Writing are as essential to my life as breathing and water. I don’t always get to do it as much as I’d like though. I try to make time on weekends, early mornings before work, etc. I would love to do it all day everyday. That would be awesome🤓#LeadUpChat
A4: With a family at home I just have to make time. Get up early or stay at work for 15 extra mins. Fam comes 1st for sure but reading/writing are a priority! Author: @TechNinjaTodd, duh!!
Illustrator: no idea...suggestions?
Thought leader: @AndyStanley#leadupchat
Leaders - here’s an idea to give busy teachers time to read. Do “DEAR for Grownups” at your next staff meeting. Devices off, Just 20 minutes to read, then 20 minutes to share. Put the announcements in an e-mail.
#leadupchathttps://t.co/jJcGOx85a1
A4: Looking forward to reading everyone's responses to this question!! I'm of course inspired by all of the @burgessdave publishing authors. In addition I find inspiration in the work of @simonsinek, @DanielPink and @level5leaders#leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat
A4: TV, sports, etc. are time suckers that get in the way of this type of reading. My biggest personal challenge is during baseball season. #leadupchat
A5: I coached a UIL oral reading group this year! That was so much fun and so different from what I do on a daily basis as a principal! My kids compete on Tuesday!!!! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4: I make time for reading before going to bed, on weekends, and during breaks. For longer car rides I use Audible to listen to books. My favorite educational leaders to follow are @ToddWhitaker@ctovani@robertjmarzano@rickwormeli2#leadupchat
A1 - In my 2nd year as AP, My goal is to share the heck out of all of the amazing things that are going on in our school. My first step was to join Twitter, and it has been an incredibly valuable resource. #leadupchat
Q4: What do you do to make time to read and write? How do you prioritize that? Who are some of your favorite authors, illustrators, thought leaders? #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
My commute is a little over an hour. I can listen to books on tape, podcasts, recordings, etc. make the commute more enjoyable and educational. #leadupchat
I listen in the car as much as I can and I love it! My issue is that I'm such a visual learner and when I'm driving I can't mark up my text! #leadupchat
A5: I am also reading so much more than I ever have and I have seen my writing grow as a result. It's been such a fun process! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
I've found that I have to give myself grace and be okay with not being able to quote the text I hear. I pull away big, general understandings from what i hear. I replay, I listen again, and bookmark important passages to listen again! #leadupchat
Sharing our story - website, blogs, newsletters, videos, etc... However, I would like to commend the consistency, effort, & #VPSamazing ness of @VancouverSD communication team. As far as how needs to be amplified, I would suggest Students more than anything else. #leadupchat
A5. I only joined Twitter last December, in part because I needed to find more people who were like me, the risk takers. I got inspired by a few people I met, and started a blog on a whim #leadupchat
So refreshing to see Principals doing this! It’s a moral boost for teachers to see their leaders interact with the students! Bravo Mr. Nesloney! #leadupchat
A5: I coached a UIL oral reading group this year! That was so much fun and so different from what I do on a daily basis as a principal! My kids compete on Tuesday!!!! #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A4: I have to be intentional about my time to read(like everyone)! I enjoy reading all types of genres, but professionally am loving all the #tlap authors and working to build a professional library for my Ts.
#leadupchat
We just had listening sessions with the whole school (in small groups), so the negative voices were heard, but it was balanced out with lots of other voices. #leadupchat
A5: Applying to present at conferences has been TERRIFYING for me. I'm learning more to push my own boundaries and comfort zone through this to share my teaching and ideas. #leadupchat
A5: I've always said the best way to deal with negative people is to drown them in encouragement. It's hard to be negative when everyone is telling you how wonderful you are. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
@KatieJMcNamara Amen! Some of our BEST collaboration come from being able to connect with those outside our site. Something to be said for talking & sharing with others. This is why we like our twitter chats #leadupchat#teachwSoul
A5: I taught an online class for the first time. Used #hyperdocs, #GoogleClassroom, and @Flipgrid to model blended learning and share the power of technology in the classroom. Such a challenge, but I loved creating everything!
#LeadUpChat
A5: Ha! I started grad school this week. Feel the fear and do it anyway, right? To keep the negative voices silent I really didn’t tell many ppl or ask for opinions/ feedback when deciding. I just applied and started! I’m NOT one to stay in a box. 💪🏼#leadupchat
A5: #leadupchat I am in the process of writing my first ever proposal to speak at a national conference this spring.EEEK! I've worked with negative people and it was horrible! I know that I'm successful at what I do and I refuse to let the haters stop me from doing what I love.
A4: I also have a couple of other books going too. Normally a biography of someone interesting, and then a fiction novel. Currently I'm reading Hidden Figures and a book by James Lee Burke. #LeadUpChat
Q3: As educators we have to be growing our reading and writing lives as well. What are you reading right now to push your own thinking and biases? What is something you've written about recently? #leadupchat
Typically I do not have such stimulating conversation with educators who already have their own classroom. My forums for debate are using confined to my peers and professors. Participating in these chats has taught me so much about how innovation, passion and #leadupchat (pt.1)
A5: I would say that I continually offer support. Negativity or staying within the box is so often about fear. Build people up and help them find their way #leadupchat
That's AWESOME! I'm taking my boys (5 & 7 yo) to see them in March at @winterjamtour. Super pumped. Best show I've ever been to. And yes, @AndyStanley is great! #leadupchat
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A5: I have tinkered with meeting structures with the goal of creating group learning and growth opportunities. I always invite nay-sayers to join me when they are comfortable. #leadupchat
We @cllowery and @lowman1010 started our own data company asteachers wanting to make data easy for teachers. We read and learned and now are teachers @ljhpatriots with our own company! You can do it! #leadupchat
A4: Reading is always a priority each day--I make time for it. My Ss need to see the value in reading to better yourself & allowing yourself to just get lost in a good book. #LeadUpChat
A5: I went ALL DIGITAL in my classes for the first semester. A colleague joked about the silliness of such an endeavor. The jury is still out on my success, but it has been a learning experience for all and feels like growth towards real 21st Century learning. #leadupchat
A5 Some people say to ignore the naysayers and carry on. I like to engage them with questions to push their thinking. Always bringing the convo back to students usually supports the point. Some people just need a metaphoric hug. #LeadUpChat
A5: Sharing my notebook with students. Putting my notebook under the document camera & writing with them. Removing myself from the front of the room and trusting student decisions. I’m told I’m wasting my time. But still, I beat on against the current. #LeadUpChat
A5: It's easy to say "ignore them" and for me, that's very hard to do. So when I'm surrounded by negativity, I go and find "my people" who will ground me and help remind me who I am. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
RTQ5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
RTQ5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
A5: Switched grade levels/content and looped with my kids. I have also been part of thinking strategies. It’s a mind shift for me and it’s been challenging.
I try not to let negative people get to me but I am human and it does happen. I have found the power of PLN. #leadupchat
A5: I presented yesterday at a 3-5 Kindness Assembly with my Admin, plenty of eyerolls ensued. I am working on letting negativity fuel me to greater heights of positivity! #kidsdeserveit#LeadUpChat
Q5: Twitter since last week is my big jump! I am learning I simply can’t give my energy to negative people! Instead, I have to do what works for the kids and myself, and realize if negative folks don’t embrace it, it is likely a great reason to keep on pushing! #leadupchat
A5 ~ Taking time to prepare ways to share innovations and strategies with my staff, focusing on how it can be implemented into their classrooms (world language). Asking colleagues to invite me into their rooms when they try implementing! #leadupchat
A5 part 1 I have been EXTREMELY luck to have opportunities to cover for other admin in different buildings all over my district (like the sub principal as the kids say) & this has expanded my knowledge & helped me see new things & push my comfort #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat#Kidsdeserveit
A5: After running into Ts who are intent on suppressing other Ts voices this week, I called @drchagala so he can share his magic and remind me why i do this! #leadupchat
A5: Sharing my notebook with students. Putting my notebook under the document camera & writing with them. Removing myself from the front of the room and trusting student decisions. I’m told I’m wasting my time. But still, I beat on against the current. #LeadUpChat
Working on my Master's from @WGU has taught me I'm most productive in the morning, and I can accomplish a lot in just 15 minutes, as long as I don't check email. Once my Master's is finished, I'll use time to read & write. #leadupchat
A5: Boxes are small I am big I allow small individuals to stay in them I like room to breath. I did a flipgrid video and posted it online. THat was huge for me. #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
A5: Learning about education and considering it as a career path has been discouraged. Participating in these chats is outside my comfort zone, but I've realized that if no one is going to stand behind you, then sometimes you'll just have to standup for yourself.
#leadupchat
A5 - Okay this is going to sound like a simple thing to some of you. I had my students debate in class. That was way out of my comfort zone. Loved the response. Every S doesn't want to debate. So they end up in groups to help prep a debater. Their ideas matter. #leadupchat
At first I was frustrated with myself when I felt like I needed to listen to a book again - but I know the power of rereading texts, so again - gave myself some grace! When we reread (or listen again) we can learn more! #LeadUpChat
A4: Part 2--I love the https://t.co/UFwjdxAecP with @THEjeffbrown because I can listen while I drive or walk on the treadmill. I'm exposed to a variety of fantastic books and glean powerful insights from each one. #leadupchat
A5: I remain comfortably vulnerable. It's a delicate balance. Transparency is important to me. For sage advice, and always a good reminder, read @ToddWhitaker's book, Shifting the Monkey. #leadupchat
A5 Twitter chats and pushing my blog are out of my comfort zone. I always feel like I don't have much worth sharing. Sometimes I need to take the same advice I give my Ss... all of our stories are worth sharing! #leadupchat
A5:taking opportunities to speak up with Ts, S’s, com members etc. my natural inclination is to listen so speaking up is out of my comfort zone. My 1 word this year is renew, so if I hear negativity I take a breath and renew my thoughts back to my purpose & intention #LeadUpChat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
A5) Being on a new campus in a new district this year I am pushing myself daily to learn and enculture myself. We grow best when challenged to discover new connections and pathways undiscovered. #Leadupchat
A5 First year as principal and in a new district. Every day is a wonderful new challenge. I was comfortable as VP so it was a step outside my comfort zone to make this leap. So glad I did! Love my job! #leadupchat
A5 I hope to be able to do my practicum for school this semester down in Texas (I am from Iowa). That is something I could never see myself doing 2 years ago but I think it will be a great experience! #leadupchat
A5 joined TRC testing sweep team. First time administering the assessment. Out of my comfort zone, but glad to be able to take it off Ts plates #LeadUpChat
As a parent I understand teachers' feelings like they do so much for our kids already--including parenting shortfalls. But all the more reason to have families welcomed. #leadupchat
A5: First understand the 📦 others might want you to stay within is THEIR box, NOT yours! Don’t let the fears or limitations of others keep you from reaching your goals! #leadupchat
A5: With negative people, I try to get to know them. Most people have become negative due to a sequence of events or by feeling misunderstood. If you take the time to listen and encourage, with many folks their negativity lessens. #leadupchat
A5: I began my Doctoral program; this is an extension of my add-on to my School Admin degree; with this comes more responsibility on my end. I am observing more teachers, giving feedback to teachers. I'm beginning to provide teachers crucial feedback... #leadupchat
A5: Our district is on track to Redesign our schools for the start of the 18-19 school year. This is pushing and pulling me. I love the challenge, but there is also much negative. I have to stay focused on my 17#oneword which is TRUTH! Surround myself with the best! #leadupchat
A4: Reading "Ready Player One" right now because I have several students who are very excited about it and the movie that is coming out. It is helping me better understand them and gives us something to talk about. #leadupchat
A5: I’ve simply been very vulnerable with some safe friends about some of my struggles. Hoping to grow from the stretch of transparency. I commit to thinking new thoughts and taking charge of my own thoughts! #leadupchat
A2 Anyone! Tearing down the walls that restrict us bc that is how the system has always been set up would make S learning so much more authentic and relevant. SS, Science, PE, Math, Art, Music, FACS, AG all offer unique collab opps! #leadupchat
A5 So easy. I left where they were trying to keep me "in the box". This is from my PI assessment from @1coreyc ... You can't keep me in a box!!! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A5: as a resilient leader, i know there I will always face negative people. I just stay focused on the outcome and the joy my goal will lead to “the others!” Never let neigh sayers have the upper hand. #leadupchat
A5 Hosted a small twitter chat for the first time with my admin team to give them tips on participation. Different viewpoints on the use of Twitter. Scary! #LeadUpChat
A5: Dylan Thomas said to “rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Teach. Influence. Change minds. Affect hearts. The work we do with students speaks volumes, especially when juxtaposed with the ignorant clamor of negative thinking. #LeadUpChat
My go to writers for reflection and inspiration: Margaret Wheatley, Brene Brown. I have many things I want to write about. 30 years worth of professional reflections lessons learned #leadupchat
A5: TWITTER! I have had many wonderful PLN moments outside my rural school &experienced things I would not have 'inside the box'. We have PIR hours to meet each year and Twitter or personal reading time does NOT count...@Shelley_Emslie and I are wanting to change this #leadupchat
A5 I still believe that face-to-face, reasonable conversations are the best ways to silence negativity. It's hard to be a hater when you take the time to talk to them. #leadupchat
A5 having to tackle negativity is the something that I have had to deal with and pushed me out of my zone; it’s something which I have to get better at handling #leadupchat
A5: continued...I often found myself being "worried" to give teachers feedback, or information they may not like to hear. I'm learning, as a budding administrator, to provide teachers with constructive feedback on instruction #leadupchat
A2 - @mrsmoore06 , grade 3 T, knows all too well my favorite saying, “I have an idea!” Our technology coach, @Thearclark recently heard it for the 1st time, but I plan on partnering up with her a lot more in the future 😉 You’ve been warned, Thea! #leadupchat
I think this is so important...so often, social media gives the impression that everything is always "museum quality"...sharing our strike-outs shows we are human and learning as well!
#LeadUpChat
A1: We should also be sharing the strike-outs, the places where we weren’t successful. If we want to amplify all voices, we have to show that all stories are valid & not all of them were successes. #LeadUpChat
A5 blogging about my worst failures of 2017 pushed me in a) being vulnerable and b) not sharing too much. I didn't want to throw 💩 in anyone's face https://t.co/I96evjVvFq#leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
I would never underestimate he power and influence our parents, families, & communities have on being our students first Teacher. So whatever can be done to engage those stakeholders in a meaningful way to create a durable learning experience for students is crucial. #leadupchat
A5: I’ve recently accepted some awesome opportunities to share my voice & lead the conversations for different platforms! I have to remind myself that I’m worthy of these opportunities & that I have a message to share!! #leadupchat
Yes, it’s important to do this. It might not be the most comfortable thing for either side, but it’s the way to grow. I’m going to work on this. #leadupchat
A5: I don't let those negative people steal my joy. They're the people who are going to complain about everything. I don't let it become anything more than white noise and instead look for and call out the positives! #LeadUpChat
A5. Saw this on the twitter. Stole it sorry.
I feel I have put myself out there more this year. Trying to do more things and learn more things. #leadupchat
A5: I've learned that negative comments impact me more than they should, but the power of a PLN has allowed me to find folks who let me vent and then help me move on.
#LeadUpChat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
A5: It's easy to say "ignore them" and for me, that's very hard to do. So when I'm surrounded by negativity, I go and find "my people" who will ground me and help remind me who I am. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
Yup. Thankful that you're one of "my people" dude. Appreciate you, you're encouragement, sarcasm, humor, authenticity, and leadership. I can alway rely on you to make me feel better about myself...even if it's just because I witnessed you make a mistake. ;-) #leadupchat
A5 I think reading, growing and most important listening is what pushes me forward. I am also a huge believer in flooding positivity outblooks after negativity people. #leadupchat
A5: One week ago I began training to get Google Certified. I’ve never been a tech leader (more a tech user), but I want to push myself to accomplish that goal. Over halfway finished! This week I met with & presented to a group of future educators. It was great! #leadupchat
A5. I’m more and more intrigued to go for it all, pushing beyond the comfort zone. I believe all greatness is on the other side of fear. Be bold and courageous! #leadupchat
Q5: I am currently offering blended PD: 1/2 face to face and 1/2 within a Canvas Course. Attitudes are contagious, so surround yourself with positive people. When the negative enters, respond with, "What are the possible solutions?" #LeadUpChat
A5: I'm pushing to accelerate through my @WGU master's program. I finished 1 term's worth of classes just since November. I ignore/ avoid negative people.#leadupchat
Good sleep habits are essential to long term success. Reading before bedtime helps make it a routine and has been proven to help sleep quality.
#leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A5: Negativity is NOT my comfort zone! I'm swimming through it by raising my positivity factor & adding a bit of humor. People are starting to change their behaviors around me now. I hope I'm having an impact on their thinking. #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat#Kidsdeserveit
A5: Listen more, try not to solve the challenge, & let my teams struggle a little. I share expectations & trust them to use their skills sets to find autonomy that works for them & is best for kids. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt#thestruggleisreal
RTQ5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat
A5: My comfort zone really knows no bounds- not sure how that happened, but I believe honestly everything for greater good is worth pursuing; discomfort does not factor. Always hear & sift the meaningful but never, detour the purpose b/c of negative! #leadupchat
I recently faced a hard conversation with someone who sees things from a different perspective than I. Upon learning that this person feels that sharing, transparency, #JoyfulLeaders, and celebrating my school was self promotion, I just had to let it go. #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat#Kidsdeserveit
A5: When people appear negative and want us to "stay in the box" I think it's important to seek first to understand. It probably stems from fear - what can we do to help? #LeadUpChat
A5: With negativism, try to take a moment to see if there is something that I can learn, but I try hard (not always succeeding) to avoid dwelling on it, giving it up to God in prayer. #leadupchat
A6: Taking time to serve. I loved when I spent a day behind the counter at the cafeteria line serving food alongside those hard working ladies! Be a servant. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A5) I am always careful to label someone as "negative" b/c often they simply have not had an opportunity to have something resolved or be heard. Listening & agreeing are two different things. We would be wise to know when to implement one or both. #Leadupchat
A5: Ignoring negativity is difficult, try to rembr to focus on my why...what’s best for kids. Not always going to make everyone happy especially you’re changing/challenging beliefs #leadupchat
A5: I decided to be open to professional pathways outside of the "traditional" and discovered that there are many ways to fulfill my calling--which is to have an impact on teaching and learning. #leadupchat
Q5: What have you done recently to push yourself outside your comfort zone? How do you deal with negative people who would rather you stay within the box? #leadupchat#Kidsdeserveit
A6: Check in on them. Talk to them about anything other than school. Bring them a sonic drink, note of encouragement, Vox, anything to let them know you are thinking of them! #leadupchat
I enjoyed that movie. The language blistered my ears a bit. I hope the movie will leave that in the book. But what a fun SF way to go retro. #leadupchat
A4: Reading "Ready Player One" right now because I have several students who are very excited about it and the movie that is coming out. It is helping me better understand them and gives us something to talk about. #leadupchat
A6: Engage them in conversation, share your perspective on their value in the organization. Connect them to the overall successes your organization is making on behalf of children. #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
I realize not everyone thinks the same. I make a conscious effort to continue to push for innovation knowing if at least one person is impacted than multiplication of effort is achieved. #LeadUpChat
A5) I am always careful to label someone as "negative" b/c often they simply have not had an opportunity to have something resolved or be heard. Listening & agreeing are two different things. We would be wise to know when to implement one or both. #Leadupchat
A6: I think posting pics on our school social media accounts of these often forgotten heroes working with kids and thanking them for what they do is a good start for this week...
#LeadUpChat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6 We are participating in the #GreatKindnessChallenge next week so I’m going to be spreading kindness and positivity across the school, community and district! #leadupchat
A6: Just do it! Set an alert if you don't think you will remember in the business of the day. I have a recurring alert that reminds me to intentionally lift up others. #LeadUpChat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: Speaking to them, letting them know that you see them and appreciate the work they do. Share book recommendations. Invite them to writing groups. Create a place for people to gather and talk/write about teaching. #LeadUpChat
A6: Encouraging others through face to face thank yous. Be fully present in the conversations. Notes are important also. Staff tends to keep these "in front of them" for reminders of appreciation! #leadupchat
I love this! Taking a negative situation and turning it into a more positive teaching moment. Sometimes people just need a little bit of convincing or further understanding to accept a new or frightening idea. #leadupchat
Sorry I can’t stick around for more of the chat. Late in and early out but time for Jazzercise. Thanks everyone for the inspirations ! I needed a kick to stay positive and do what is best for kids! #LeadUpChat
A5: I close the lid on the box by making sure the negative have very few to talk to. Positivity can spread just as fast as negativity if you refuse to let it impact you and keep making the positive more enticing. #Leadupchat
A6 I am very shy and introverted, so it's hard for me to just pop in. But I want to get into other Ts' classrooms and leave them notes about what I see. I know that everyone is doing something worth sharing and praising. #leadupchat
Q6: Taking time to talk with them, share a compliment or positive, share something you are doing that relates to student work, model a positive behavior, share some humor, be the bright light! #leadupchat
"The world is moving so fast these days. The people who say, 'it can't be done,' run into the people who are already doing it." -Alvin Toffler Future Shock #leadupchat
A5: Took a new job & every day I learn & grow so much listening to S’s , staff, & community. And there were some naysayers, but having mentors keeps me grounded. Amazing to have as they push my learning & growth. Always asking me great reflective questions. #LeadUpChat
A6: Use the talents and voices of the kids to teach them about acknowledging the work so many put in that don't get recognized and brainstorm with the kids what you can all do to show more appreciation!! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6 Take time to talk and be present in those conversations, send postive email, get out and about in buildings, forgive mistakes and encourage #leadupchat
A6: I am in the Central Office now. It is always a GREAT day when I can get out in the Schools and in classrooms to see the teaching & Learning taking place. This is where true happiness is! #leadupchat
A6: Taking time to serve. I loved when I spent a day behind the counter at the cafeteria line serving food alongside those hard working ladies! Be a servant. #LeadUpChat#KidsDeserveIt
A6. Awww! As a music teacher it's nice to be noticed.
Every so often I get @Starbucks for the cafeteria ladies and the front office staff. Just to say thanks and to let them know that I notice how hard they work!
#leadupchat
I would never underestimate he power and influence our parents, families, & communities have on being our students first Teacher. So whatever can be done to engage those stakeholders in a meaningful way to create a durable learning experience for students is crucial. #leadupchat
A6: Go to them. A good morning, a smile, ask about their family, and always end with "what can I do to better support YOU?" #LeadUpChat#relationshipsmatter
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
A6: As a building leader you must make time to check in with everyone on your staff. Don’t forget about those in “forgotten” roles. The work they do is vital to ensuring that a school is well-run. #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: It's so important to give the same kind of "shout outs" to those who support students differently - bus drivers, nurses, etc. Why not use the same social media tools to share those stories? #LeadUpChat
A6 I think that just the acknowledgement that they are important to us is so invaluable. I buy all the support staff gifts at Christmas and I like to chat with them to hear about their lives. It’s about connection and genuine interest. #leadupchat
A5: I'm learning more about social media pedagogy in prep for a presentation to Ss, working on my chapel talk, did an intv for an the online mag @ParentVoiceMag, continue to hit publish on my blog posts, saying yes to being on a podcast w/ @iamDrWill#leadupchat
A6) Humanize our conversations & be a servant leader toward those folks in support roles. For example, I ask myself as a campus leader, "before I call the custodian can I take care of this b/c I know their plate is also full." Not hard to grab a mop or pick up trash. #Leadupchat
RTQ6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
RTQ6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
A6: Make a point to greet everyone personally. Have a conversation. Connect. It doesn't take a lot to show you care. Tell them exactly what you see them doing to contribute. Appreciate them! #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
A6: The question is the answer @TechNinjaTodd. I recently changed my journal habit. Questions I ask every day: "How can I help someone today w/out wanting to be paid back?" "How can I bring the MOST value to my community today?" https://t.co/vxKS82Kisu#kidsdeserveit#leadupchat
A6 with NFL playoffs the center of the sports world, I can't help but use football as the metaphor here. The best have all players on the same page, ready to execute their roles for success of TEAM #LeadUpChat
A6: I LOVE #celebrating those that feel isolated or forgotten. Yesterday, I used flippity to randomly pick names & then ran to Sonic during happy hr for their favorite drink. At the beginning of the year I do a fun survey so I have their info ahead of time. #leadupchat
A6: #leadupchat I was going to say, leave a positive note. Make a mindful choice to look at people, smile, and greet them. Sometimes we're so caught up in what we're doing that we forget to acknowledge our peers.
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: I’m declaring National Cooks & Custodians Day soon! We always include our Paras in community, communication & fun! And it’s possible that “Tell Me Something Good Twizzlers” is making its way to passing period again this week 😱😱 #leadupchat
A6: I ❤️ giving verbal recognitions as I walk around the building. Say hello/etc. then follow up with what I see + what it shows ( commitment, dedication, initiative etc). The words change a little for each person, but the power of authentic praise is immeasurable #LeadUpChat
A6: I often try to give an encouraging word, jump in and help when possible, or just chat it up for a few minutes about their day/lives. It’s the little moments that truly can make all the difference in the lives of everyone we encounter. #leadupchat
A6 - True story. I flunked out of college year 2. Became a school janitor. Found I liked classrooms and teachers. I wanted to do that. Desire grew. I got serious about being a student. Teaching is my dream. And it challenges me every single day. #leadupchat
A6: WART ALERT! I need to grow in this area. I stink at it. Acknowledge something they do well and be specific about it. Write a little note or just go tell them F2F. BUT...be specific. No one likes generic "Hey, great job!" encouragement and it means very little. #leadupchat
A6 with NFL playoffs the center of the sports world, I can't help but use football as the metaphor here. The best have all players on the same page, ready to execute their roles for success of TEAM #LeadUpChat
Yeah -- not thrilled with the language but definitely interested in the premise. Also gives me the opportunity to talk about the nature of language with students #LeadUpChat
Love the idea of using Ss' ideas to find new ways to recognize those who don't get recognized much! So often their idea are better than mine anyway! #leadupchat
A6: Use the talents and voices of the kids to teach them about acknowledging the work so many put in that don't get recognized and brainstorm with the kids what you can all do to show more appreciation!! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: Listening, sharing, laughing. Stepping outside our classrooms/offices/hallways. Random acts of kindness go a long way in supporting and lifting up those around us. #leadupchat
A6: I like to send cards to others and sometimes place goodies in their mailbox with an encouraging label. Some mornings I pick up biscuits for co-workers. Any RAK brings a smile! #LeadUpChat
A6: we just had a major ice/snow event, @w_york and I fixed soup and sandwiches for our Maintenance Crew & custodians to show our love & appreciation of them! Show appreciation! #surprise&delight #leadupchat
A6: I plan on inviting those "forgotten" heroes to our classroom! I'm going to ask if they would like to lead a learning station, or even provide times for a Q & A with our new custodian so the third grade students can meet him and form a bond with him! #leadupchat
A6: This upcoming weekend is my schools sorority recruitment. Being on the other side of the process this type around, I am hoping to be a positive and encouraging voice for both my sisters and the potential new members. I want everyone to feel the love. #womenrule#leadupchat
A5: With negativism, try to take a moment to see if there is something that I can learn, but I try hard (not always succeeding) to avoid dwelling on it, giving it up to God in prayer. #leadupchat
A6: A simple thank you goes a long way! I heard on a podcast that an administrator spends the first 5 minutes of his day writing thank you cards to members of his staff and placing them into their mailbox.
Something that took minutes of his day can last a lifetime. #leadupchat
A6: All adults who are involved in education are critical to the daily successes of our students. We need to recognize that and communicate that routinely! #LeadUpChat
A6: Be visible in buildings, talk to everyone, say hello, good morning, good to see you, thank you for all your hard work, thank you for your dedication, look them in the eyes. The power of relationship is impactful. #LeadUpChat
A6: I think the act of intentionally looking for the good around you is the first step. The second and most critical is saying something when you see it. "See something, say something" takes on a whole new meaning! :) #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: As an admin. team we have a rotating morning duty. One day a week, each of us goes around to greet everyone in the building. This week I will make an extra effort to make sure they are not forgotten. #leadupchat
A6. Stop in every classroom/office and workspace every week. Have a specific compliment on work performed. Nothing but praise on this visit. Build the climate. #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
A6) This is a fantastic challenge this week. Each day I am going to pick one of my amazing staff members and find a meaningful way to serve them! We are in the people business. #Leadupchat
A4. Audio books have helped to make time for reading as I can do this while driving or cleaning.
Favorites include:
Carol Dweck
David Sousa
Zaretta Hammond
Alfie Kohn
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A6: This is so important! Simple thank you's, notes of appreciation and a smile go a long way, but also try to listen for needs & opportunities to be a blessing.
#leadupchathttps://t.co/QyfrB0e4us
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
A6: As an admin. team we have a rotating morning duty. One day a week, each of us goes around to greet everyone in the building. This week I will make an extra effort to make sure they are not forgotten. #leadupchat
Great idea / reminder. I should write some thank you cards.We shouldn't wait for an official week to show Classified staff we appreciate them. #leadupchat
Powerful words Jeff! This is one of our main responsibilities. I often ask myself, how did they get here? What was the journey which lead this T to feeling and acting this way? How can I help change their narrative and story? #leadupchat
A1. I’m encouraging educators to use the #imagesofed platform to take the lead on the narrative surrounding public education. Who better to tell the story of what’s happening in schools than the educators? #LeadUpChat
A6: When faced with morale- stealing colleague, focus on reactions. That's what you can control. Lift up those who are struggling or feeling unappreciated. #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit#leadership
I love to find ways to engage others in learning, as well as celebrating success. Ideally-and often-it's a visit. Other times, an email with an idea. Whenever possible, it's tagging teachers in tweets and rerweeting their awesomeness. I'm open for additional ideas! #leadupchat
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat
A5: Jumping out of my comfort zone has allowed me to stretch and grow myself at a new campus this year. Negative ppl sometimes just need tools to change their mindset or ppl just to support their process. Often we are too quick to judge. #LeadUpChat
A6: our school doesn't recognize the AWESOME things teachers do that are extra...as an #aspiringleader it is super frustrating to me...I would do it in any way I could...little post-it notes of encouragement, a note on the teacher lunch table, a spotlight board, ETC. #leadupchat
A6: I think the act of intentionally looking for the good around you is the first step. The second and most critical is saying something when you see it. "See something, say something" takes on a whole new meaning! :) #leadupchat#KidsDeserveIt
Q6: In what ways can you encourage others on your campus this week? Maybe those in more "forgotten" roles around your campus (nurse, librarian, cafeteria, music teacher, instructional aides, central office, etc)! #leadupchat#kidsdeserveit
Yup. Thankful that you're one of "my people" dude. Appreciate you, you're encouragement, sarcasm, humor, authenticity, and leadership. I can alway rely on you to make me feel better about myself...even if it's just because I witnessed you make a mistake. ;-) #leadupchat
A6: We have a Stationery Station set up in our mail room! Love grabbing a card & leaving a note of encouragement!! With purposely seek up new people this week!! #LeadUpChat
A6: As an admin. team we have a rotating morning duty. One day a week, each of us goes around to greet everyone in the building. This week I will make an extra effort to make sure they are not forgotten. #leadupchat
A4 - Audible has helped me quench my thirst for reading. I wasn’t a big fan of audiobooks, but without them, I don’t get to read as often. Still love the feel of a book in my hand, and read multiple times a week, but it’s great when I can drive to work & listen too #leadupchat
A6 Love helping custodians - sweeping, stacking chairs for events, etc. Bringing them random treats. They are so important to a well-run building! #LeadUpChat
A6: Be visible in buildings, talk to everyone, say hello, good morning, good to see you, thank you for all your hard work, thank you for your dedication, look them in the eyes. The power of relationship is impactful. #LeadUpChat
