Our chat will focus on the idea that we can lead and make positive change from any position in our school systems. Leadership is not about a title, it is a way of thinking and acting.
Welcome to #LeadLAP! Please introduce yourself by telling us your name, where you are from, what you do. Also, share a graphic with your favorite quote! #Path2Serendipity
Welcome to #LeadLAP! Please introduce yourself by telling us your name, where you are from, what you do. Also, share a graphic with your favorite quote! #Path2Serendipity
Morning! Ambre Lee from SoCal-SPED teacher & Content Leader. Confession: I haven't read the book (yet)-I've seen it popping up everywhere & I'm super intrigued by the Amazon reviews ; )#leadlap
Welcome to #LeadLAP! Please introduce yourself by telling us your name, where you are from, what you do. Also, share a graphic with your favorite quote! #Path2Serendipity
Good morning #LeadLAP I'm Jay and elementary principal from NJ and this is my favorite quote about leadership ... and I have a lot #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Good morning, #LeadLAP crew! I normally use my intro gif, but since we need a fav quote graphic, I'll use that! It's a close race between @gcouros positives so loud and this one, but this one edged it out today! Oh, and HS Eng/Tech Coach/Webmaster/Dist. Comm Dir from MO!
So blessed to have @AllysonApsey steer the ship today! Hate to miss it but enjoying mom time on this Motherās Day Weekend! #LeadLAP ā ļøā¤ļøā ļø
Liz from Wisconsin, art teacher and tech liaison. Third chat in a row this morning, Iām swimming in the deep end this morning and learning so much! #LeadLAP
Good morning #LeadLAP! Robert, proud Principal of Los Lunas HIgh School here. Our seniors graduate next Saturday, and my daughter graduates tonight. Excitement!
Hi! šš¼Anna from San Diego, where I teach English 11 and AVID 11, mentor a student teacher from SDSU, and learn from my mentor @AmyLIllingworth at #SUHSD Teacher Leadership Academy. My favorite quote of this week is from my student. #LeadLAP
Hello from Georgia. Iām teaching elementary seed next year and canāt wait! Favorite quote: Being nice is cool. Donāt know who said it, though. š #LeadLAP
Morning #LeadLAP checking in from California - former Jr high educator who works in higher education! Love applying concepts from K-12 and sharing concepts from higher ed! https://t.co/XycTLJPynp
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Good morning #LeadLAP I'm Jay and elementary principal from NJ and this is my favorite quote about leadership ... and I have a lot #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Good morning #leadlap from Barbara, school counselor and author of What's Under Your Cape? in Friendswood, TX. Super excited to grow with all of you today.
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Big changes ahead; just last night I dreamed I was going back into the classroom to teach third grade! It was scary because I was a high school Spanish teacher before I became a counselor. #leadlap
A: Learning. I love to learn, I want to do my best for my students and co-workers. That can only happen if I grow along with the changes around us. #LeadLAP
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Hi! šš¼Anna from San Diego, where I teach English 11 and AVID 11, mentor a student teacher from SDSU, and learn from my mentor @AmyLIllingworth at #SUHSD Teacher Leadership Academy. My favorite quote of this week is from my student. #LeadLAP
Morning #LeadLAP. Dropping in to hang out with all of you and learn something this morning. Iām Latoya and itās a beautiful day in SC. My favorite quote:
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1: The life I want to live in one word: LIGHT!
I want to light up the world for the people around me, I want to lighten their load, I want to be a light in the darkness.
So, I wrote The #Path2Serendipity. Here is another pic of a page in the book.
#LeadLAP
A1: I could BELIEVE in:
Myself, my colleagues, my Ss, our ability to accomplish anything, in the power is positivity, the possibility to transform the world and make it a better place! #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#LoveLiteracyLearning
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1: Great question! I would like to lead an "adventurous" because diving into Ed Tech can be a bit daunting at times. I want to try new things and not shut down like I sometimes do when things get tough. #LeadLAP
#educhat#LeadLAP Any thoughts or experience with self-contained classes in 3rd-5th grade vs departmentalized teaching. We have 3 sections of each grade level divided by subject matter. I have my opinions but really want yours! TIA!
A1: If I could describe the life I want to live in one word it would be INTEGRITY. Itās so important to do whatās right for our students! #Path2Serendipity#leadlap
RT Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
JOYFUL! Hands down. being just happy is fleeting. Itās based on circumstances. When you are joyful you can face trials with grace and a positive attitude. #leadlap
#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity A1: Happy. Happiness brings out the joy in others, leads to positivity being the platform which you base everything on and happiness leads to success (not the other way around); firm believer in the whole child and "whole adult"
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1: Musical. Music fluidly traverses the emotions, it unifies us, it helps us find joy and can calm us with just a few notes. It can bring discord but then there'll be a key change and it'll resolve in beautiful harmonies! #leadlap
A1: If I could describe the life I want to live in one word, it would be ācaptivating.ā If I can feel captivated by my experiences and captivate others,we can experience deeper meaning in relationships. Everything I do it about bettering relationships. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Doing this backwards because I was filling out an online application for an administrative job, my name is Lester Dinerstein. I teach in Moreno Valley, California. I am currently teaching Honors English and AVID to 9th and 10th graders. #LeadLAP
A1: Musical. Music fluidly traverses the emotions, it unifies us, it helps us find joy and can calm us with just a few notes. It can bring discord but then there'll be a key change and it'll resolve in beautiful harmonies! #leadlap
Looks like a great conversation! Joining from Connecticut.
A1) Love. After all, itās almost the same as ālive.ā Sounds corny... which movie was it, that weāre here for having loved or being loved? Want to say The Wizard of Oz. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1) Purposeful! (Agreeing with @mradamwelcome) School came natural for me thankfully but a lot of my students with & w/o special needs, it requires consideration & contemplation about their passions & strengths & weaknesses. Purpose-driven teaching looks at all that. #LeadLAP
A1. KIND is definitely the one word Iād like to live by. Kindness is free yet so valuable. Kindness, or lack of it, can change a personās life. #Leadlap
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1: Purpose...because I think we are out here on earth for a reason, and when we are aligned with our purpose we are at peaceā¤ļø with ourselves. #LeadLAP
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A1. Courageous-I believe that our courage is a direct reflection of our hearts. Leadership is about having the courage to do what needs to be done for the good of the organization, world, etc. Greatness is rooted in courage. #LeadLAP
A1 to live a genuine life full of meaningful relationships as a husband dad friend and educator bc in the end it is the relationships that matter the most #LeadLAP
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
a2 I believe that every person who is in my life is there for a reason. If I need to be annoyed, someone will walk into my life to help me with that. #leadlap
A2: I was recently preparing for a difficult conversation with someone. It ended up going much better than I expected. I was reminded that when we take time to ask someone their thoughts & goals & then LISTEN, it makes a difference. #LeadLAP
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A2: My mom became my best friend when I was an adult & losing her was the hardest thing. I learned to understand the beautiful gift of being loved and loving someone so deeply. There is a chapter in my book about this. Here is a page from that chapter. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: When my EDUhero dad was in his final days, and we had to take caare of him in shifts, I learned that I can do things I thought impossible, and we're truly #BetterTogether . #LeadLAP
A2: recently Iāve been learning that confirmation is counterfeit affirmation. I look to have my values, opinions, feelings confirmed. I need to focus on my value as a human, and be affirmed by that! #LeadLAP
A2. Kindness is at the heart of a beautiful lesson I learned with a challenging student. When he realized we cared for him and treated him with care, it changed everything for all of us. Very special. #Leadlap
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A2: Challenge was conflict w/a parent. Lesson was that as parents we all want to do the right thing for our children - we just may disagree w/what we think is right/best. #LeadLAP
I forgot my quote for #LeadLAP Doh! āWhen they give you lined paper, write the other way.ā ā Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 *In otherwords, be different and find your own way in life.
A1: CONTRIBUTE. I'd like to look back and see that I contributed to my purpose, my family, my community....
that I gave of my talents, my money and my time in positive ways. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#TMGenius
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: I'm in the middle of one now... I'm learning that there is so much good in the world and the power of bulding a culture of love and Kindness says a lot about who you are and how your school operates #LeadLAP
Good morning from DFW! Jumping in late. Hi, my name is Stefanie. I am a consultant in Early Childhood Services. These quotes touched me the other day. Closing reflection of instructional coaching for the year with a school district. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: Two of my Ss w/autism--who would NEVER give up on anything taught me how to differentiate for every Ss. The response from the Ss parents-unbelievable #leadlap
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
Wow. I feel like you took a page out of my own life. My mom was my best friend too, and losing her was one of the hardest things I've ever survived. #LeadLAP
A2: Ss will surprise us, if we give them the opportunity to explore their interests and say "Why Not". Be the wins beneath their wings and watch Ss soar. #LeadLAP
A2: As a refugee escaping a war in Bosnia in the 90s, Iāve learned that hardships can help us grow, take risks, and push forward when all odds are against us. #LeadLAP
That is such a big theme of The #Path2Serendipity --living our best lives so we can help others live their best lives. Never hurt, always help. #LeadLAP
RT Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity A2: Lesson from a challenge. Always be honest with yourself. This means asking for help when you don't know something. Not pretending to be able to do eveything yourself.
A2: I learned that itās ok to feel vulnerable and share our emotions with each other. We often think we are the only ones struggling with things and supporting each other is so important! #LeadLAP
A2: Our students may challenge us at times but will most definitely teach us more love & compassion than we could ever learn on our own. #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A2: This year I learned that I can't solve every problem students have. I can help but I can't always solve and that is a lesson that helped me address issues in my class. Still hoping the situation finds a happy ending but learning I can't force it has helped me. #LeadLAP
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A2:I understand the true gift that life is after being diagnosed with cancer 8 years ago. The power of faith, family and friends and the valuable lessons I was able to teach my students about never giving up, believing in a cause and rising to a challenge saw me through. #leadlap
Doing this backwards because I was filling out an online application for an administrative job, my name is Lester Dinerstein. I teach in Moreno Valley, California. I am currently teaching Honors English and AVID to 9th and 10th graders. #LeadLAP
A2: When I was hit head-on by a drunk mama on her way to get her 2nd grader from school five years ago, I learned to choose joy, to find gratitude in all things, and to forgive. I also learned to slow down and savor. #leadlap
Hi there #LeadLAP! Melody, elem lead learner from KY here. Popping in late - just got back from a mrng run & realizing someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that, in KY, usually there is Spring between Winter & Summer! š
A2: A very angry parent of a child whom we had poured our heart and souls into supporting. Attacked me verbally over and over in a large meeting. Learned itās not always about me but the principals chair. the most challenging need our support the most. #leadlap
A2: My students were becoming highly dependent on the teacher for help. Since my class is self-paced with videos, I told the students one class that I would remain silent the whole time and take notes on their self-direction. Iāve never learned so much about my kids #leadlap
A3: My #Path2Serendipity was to attemp a @breakoutEDU game. I didn't have time to write one. I tried out that someone else created. My kids worked together to solve the puzzles. The students worked until the very end to accomplish the goal. Greating teaching moment. #Leadlap
Yes - in the end we all want whatās best for the child. When contentious, itās usually b/c they want whatās best but may not know how to advocate collaboratively w/ school. #LeadLAP
A2: Challenge was conflict w/a parent. Lesson was that as parents we all want to do the right thing for our children - we just may disagree w/what we think is right/best. #LeadLAP
Looks like a great conversation! Joining from Connecticut.
A1) Love. After all, itās almost the same as ālive.ā Sounds corny... which movie was it, that weāre here for having loved or being loved? Want to say The Wizard of Oz. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q1: We get to decide the kind of life we want to lead. If you could describe the life you want to live in just one word, what would it be? And why? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: That you truly can trust the process. Sometimes we want to force things to go a certain way. When they donāt we are disappointed. When we look back we see why that was the best thing that could have happened. #LeadLAP
A2. I learned the importance of being heard from my brother who had Downās syndrome. He would end conversations with a command āSay itā and listen as you repeated what he had said to make sure you got it. #LeadLAP. PS this #leadlap is giving me feelings.
A2- We never where our path will take us and after a very challenging work envir- i'm not in the most amazing place- things really do happen for a reason #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A2: Moving unexpectedly from elementary to middle school has stretched me as a leader in ways I didnāt know possible, but Iām so grateful and blessed. #LeadLAP
A2: My daughter, now 22, has severe Sensory Processing Disorder. Everything has been a challenge. But each success has brought incredible joy and triumph. I remember the first time she was able to go down a slide at age 6. I cried tears exhileration. #LeadLAP
A2: Embracing Middle School life after being Elem for 10 years was a challenge. Now I donāt know why I fought it so hard! Middle schoolers are amazing & I canāt see myself going back now. #LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: I was told to teach tech to Ss about 15 years ago and I was really scared. I didnāt feel qualified and felt I was only asked because I was part time and they needed to put a body in there. I rocked it! And now it has morphed into teaching Ts about tech! #LeadLAP
Thanks for sharing that, Shelley! Think teacher/parent conflicts are because of an assumption that the other is prioritizing something over the right thing for the child? #LeadLAP
A2: Challenge was conflict w/a parent. Lesson was that as parents we all want to do the right thing for our children - we just may disagree w/what we think is right/best. #LeadLAP
Such a blessing Amy!! Thank you for sharing your connection! Did you read The #Path2Serendipity yet? When you do, be careful with Stop Eight. Blessings to you this Mother's Day weekend!! #LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: After the let down of a position not achieved and a move to a new state, I learned that what I think I want/need may not be what I want/need. #leadlap
A2: Over the past couple of years I have FINALLY learned to do the hard things. Do the scary things. Do the uncomfortable things. I've learned more and grown more through taking those leaps than ever before. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#TMGenius
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A2: A lesson I've learned multiple times over the past few years is that the most challenging situations provide valuable learning opportunities. Of course, in the moment, I'd rather not experience them! However, in reflection, they are incredibly beneficial.
#LeadLAP
A1) I am a firm believer of everything happens for a reason and that the path we walk is for a purpose. I wish to lead a life where I can be a good person, but so can my kids and those I lead. #LEADLAP
@BethHouf and I made our moves at the same time. That was the same time I found my PIRATE peeps at the very first #LeadLAP presentation. I am an immeasurably better principal and leader for it.
A2: Moving unexpectedly from elementary to middle school has stretched me as a leader in ways I didnāt know possible, but Iām so grateful and blessed. #LeadLAP
A2) First year teacher brings its challenges. Treating each day as a brand new start has been the best lesson. Some days donāt go well, so I reflect and then decide to start the next day fresh. #LeadLAP
A3: I work w/ adults as I lead professional growth for a district. I think CHOICE is critical & offer it through Edcamp, rotations where leaders select which topics to discuss, scenarios & sharing of best practices. #LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2: As a refugee escaping a war in Bosnia in the 90s, Iāve learned that hardships can help us grow, take risks, and push forward when all odds are against us. #LeadLAP
A3: Everywhere I can, I allow choice. When I allow it and when I can't, I get their feedback at the end of class. If Ss need immediate feedback, then so do I. Then I can adjust & improve. Ss have choice in activities, some formal assessments, some in what they read, etc. #LeadLAP
A3: In my classroom students have the #choice to #create their own representation of their learning. My Ss love using @Screencastify to create videos to explain the process of their learning #LeadLAP
A3: I did not love school as a student. Heck, I didn't even like it. Have incredible responsibility to make sure that our Ss don't feel the same way. Ss NEED to be empowered with choice and voice in the classroom! Here is a pic of a page from The #Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
A3. Being attentive to what students are interested in is a great way to insert meaningful choices to the classroom. You can have lots of choices that wonāt connect with students, which can be less effective. #Leadlap
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
This weekend is never easy, as you know. I'm hoping my dear friend @burgess_shelley has a copy of #Path2Serendipity to share with me soon! I look forward to reading it! #LeadLAP
A2: Learning to live alone was challenging, as it was my biggest https://t.co/acIKG1vEeG took about 2 years of anxiety-filled moments and lessons for me to fully embrace the idea, and now,I am able to sit with myself and genuinely rest in contentment. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
RT Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A3) I think we are foolish if we fully donāt embrace the power and effective of student choice today. Those are whom we are serving and preparing for the future, right? That does not mean pizza everyday for lunch or recess all day, but it means listening, not hearing. #LEADlap
A2- I thought I was confident but it has been tested the last few months. Found out some painful things about my past & it shook me to my core. Itās been painful BUT! Iām stronger & more confident than ever before. This experience reminded me the greatness I have within. #LeadLAP
A2: One leadership lesson I've learned & lean into now instead of running away from is this quote from @ThisIsSethsBlog š. To be a pirate leader means to be remarkable. And that always come w criticism from those who don't share your why or are fearful. #LeadLAP
A2. Growing up in poverty taught me many great lessons. Most of all it taught me this. I feel compelled to share my story with others to inspire hope and serve as a living example that accomplishing dreams & goals is possible for ALL! #LeadLAP
Found the Wizard of Oz quote and not sure it's what I had in mind: "A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much your are loved by others." That's a nice sentiment too, though! #Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
A3: I like to give Ss options for showing mastery of content. After yrs of being told how to do every little thing, itās tough for Ss at first bc they want to know every detail. They end up loving it! #LeadLAP
A3: As Principal I encourage my teachers to provide choice with every lesson they teach. Let students pursue what they are passionate about. If my teachers are willing to take risks, then I know the students will be. The excitement is in the pursuit of learning... #leadlap
RT Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2) Being rear ended by drunk driver and pushed into a guard rail a few years ago, taught me to understand life is not promised and to enjoy every second. #leadlap
A3: Ss often can choose among multiple texts (input) & multiple expressions (output)-each year I can incorporate more choice. What Ss want: the choice in the classroom background music : ) #leadlap
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3- sometimes choice comes from listening and allowing T's or S's to choose what they want to teach, learn, listen to, express themselves This also gives them a voice...
#leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A2: You cannot grow a teacher if they are dehydrated. Just like Ss, Ts need to feel successful before they are ready to grow. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
That is a HARD lesson, but it is so true. As a principal, I feel the same way about staff. I wish I had a magic wand, but I don't. Sometimes I even make the problems worse unintentionally. We have to be the guide on the side. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3: Just working on a presentation on Who's Doing All of the Work for #tct18 - Giving lot's of options including #PBL#Hyperdocs#GeniusHour#Inquiry and so much more #LeadLAP all are tools for student leading the way
A2: after working in CPS for a career ended after a year (!) We moved to Denver and I learned all about leading for Ed equity for ELs and more about MTSS and building an intentional culture - all bc the IL leg. Made my out of state license as transfer all but impossible! #LeadLAP
Yes - in the end we all want whatās best for the child. When contentious, itās usually b/c they want whatās best but may not know how to advocate collaboratively w/ school. #LeadLAP
A2: Challenge was conflict w/a parent. Lesson was that as parents we all want to do the right thing for our children - we just may disagree w/what we think is right/best. #LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3: When lessons are personal to students it inherently allows for choice. Each unit of study should end with a project that infuses the academic content with the students home and community #leadlap
That's always the question I ask people to consider- who is doing the work. Just like, "Whoever talks the most learns the most, so who is doing the most talking in your room?" #LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A1: 1ļøā£Word: POSITIVE.
I want to be a person that my school family, my home family & everyone in general are drawn toāand drawn to for good reason. With positivity, every thing else will fall into place.
#LeadLAP
A3: Asking Ts what they would like PD on/ to present about, the writing topics provided to Ss, this year Ts were given the role to complete agendas for collaborative planning & Ts record what they want discussed or need help with #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#LoveLiteracyLearning
Mark your calendars now for #edcampnj 2018 on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
We're returning to @NBHSZebras@nbpschools
More details coming soon! #NJed
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A3: This year, I had my students in groups instead of rows. I got special permision for them to set up there own Google Classroom. Almost all assignments, they work together to complete and place into their Google Classroom. The kids choose the roles. #Leadlap
A3: We give our students choice in arts electives. We also are using student groups for character ed program and honors day assemblies- totally student led! #LeadLAP
A3: My students have the choice of which story they read and how they demonstrate understanding of the content and skills for each unit. Providing a variety ensures that studentsā work will represent their understanding in a more personal way. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3: Through Social Stations and alternative seating, Ss get to choose how and where they are most comfortable practicing our core values & social skills in leadership class. https://t.co/2oIJJ1PgWQ#leadlap
A1: PURPOSE would be my life word. I want to live a purpose-filled life in all ways. My purpose fuels my passion and that is one powerful combination. #LeadLAP
Thank you @AllysonApsey. I think we all go through hardships at some point in our lives, and whatās itās important is to find support, move on, and pay it forward! #LeadLAP
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3. Hereās what we know about the human condition: when people feel they have some control over their success they are more motivated. If we think the end result happens in spite of our actions, our efforts to be great & do great things is significantly lessened. #LeadLAP
That is a HARD lesson, but it is so true. As a principal, I feel the same way about staff. I wish I had a magic wand, but I don't. Sometimes I even make the problems worse unintentionally. We have to be the guide on the side. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Good morning #LeadLAP! Sorry to jump on late-A2 trying to provide time for conversation among colleagues is certainly challenging, but Iāve learned itās not about how many show up, itās about the moments we make even when itās only a few of us!
A3. There are many paths to the same location. Find what the students are interested in and use it. If they like something you will get better work. As a band director, the elements I want them to demonstrate can be found in all types of music. Let them choose. #LeadLAP
A3: We have "club day" once a month. Every adult in the building hosts a club. Yoga, engineering, calligraphy, soccer...and everything in between! The adults get to share their passions & students get to choose what they want to explore. #TMGenius#Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
Q3: CRAFT-ing a need-satisfying classroom is in the First Stop along The Path to Serendipity. The āCā in CRAFT stands for choice. Tell us how you incorporate student choice into your classroom or school. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3: Many opportunities for choice in culinary. Can choose missions to personalize learning, personalize dishes with own creative touches, create dishes for challenges. Here are some dishes from this weekās Mediterranean pitstop in our Amazing Race.
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#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity A3: There is so much I have to do to incorporate this; but so choice I give is how much time they need to complete projects. Pacing is huge for me with students. Always giving them opportunity to revise.
Thank you, Allyson. It was a horribly challenging part of my journey filled with incredible blessings as I learned to receive loving care and to forgive. #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A3: For Ts choice in PD and instructional risk-taking and model the choice Iād like to see. Led to the joy you see in this photo! For Ss take the learning outdoors, in the halls, on the floor. Choice of activities and assessments for learning. #leadlap
A3: I offer flexible seating, many options for practicing/demonstrating the same skill, time in the day that is completely student-led, and I have learned to pause before saying "no" to ask myself why the reflexive no was there. #LeadLAP
A3: Offer a wide variety of classes - students choose those that interest them; support a variety of clubs & encourage st to create their own to match their interests; host a variety of AS activities; coach teachers on incorporating st choice into their lessons & units #LeadLAP
A4: Restorative circles can create instant bonds! We can also encourage student-student relationships by ensuring students have structured roles in collaborative work and have to work w/ all others throughout the year. #LeadLAP
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A2. I learned the importance of being heard from my brother who had Downās syndrome. He would end conversations with a command āSay itā and listen as you repeated what he had said to make sure you got it. #LeadLAP. PS this #leadlap is giving me feelings.
A4: I've done lots of things, like the All About Me Kahoots that Ss create and we play all year when the lesson is shorter than the period, but my new fav is the #EduProtocols Frayer a Friend! That was awesome! @jcorippo@mhebern#LeadLAP
Same holds true for the educators I have worked with. We all have love in our hearts for students. Knowing that can help us connect in different ways when we disagree. #LeadLAP
A3: Not in a classroom or just one school right now. Important to model the element of choice in PD or coaching so that Ts can transfer it into their classrooms. Simple answer: content, process, and/or product #LeadLAP#path2serendipity
A4: Everything we do brings us closer to others, or takes us further apart. Every. Little. Thing. We have to be aware of this all the time so we are building relationships up rather than tearing them down.
Here is a page from #Path2Serendipity that illustrates this.
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A3) Choice in our classroom happens with final projects for some. Options to make a video, create a summarized graphic novel, or options for questions to answer. If Ss choose, they feel more invested. #LeadLAP
A2: A challenge I faced was the shift of teacher evaluations. After a great deal of collaboration, it stressed and reinforced that relationships and trust are what matter. Now we even do Learning Walks where teachers visit 2 classrooms in lieu of May Faculty mtg. #LeadLAP
A4: R- relationships - Funny, at the beginning of the year I was going to eliminate snack time to increase instruction - Teacher said that this is important social time for Ss to learn how to have dialogue and make convos - good call #LeadLAP
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4. The best way to help students with building great relationships is to serve as an exemplar. Relationships matter and always will. Our dedication to building strong ones with students will inspire them to also build strong and productive relationships. #LeadLAP
A3 start with the essential question and then guide Ss to find answers in varying ways. They then share their understanding that goes well beyond standards. #LeadLAP
A4: I have a growing number of teachers on my staff who do a great job of modeling relationships for our students. Again, we're not there, but we work hard at it. #LeadLAP
RT Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3: I did not love school as a student. Heck, I didn't even like it. Have incredible responsibility to make sure that our Ss don't feel the same way. Ss NEED to be empowered with choice and voice in the classroom! Here is a pic of a page from The #Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
A4. If you dont know them you cant reach them. You dont reach them you really cant teach them. GET TO KNOW YOUR KIDS! Talk with them. Ask them what they are interested in. Use that info to your advantage. #LeadLAP
A4: Modeling positive relationships by treating students with respect supports them so they can form those same relationships with each other #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity A4: I stop making decisions and giving them answer they can find for themselves. I cultivate that the class is your family, so ask each other for help.
A4: Building positive relationships from begininning is incredibly important. Here is a blog post I wrote about starting the year! https://t.co/CERD2cXA8E#leadlap
Thank you for joining us from vaca Sean!! I love that your girls and your wife surprised you at school! You are amazing, my friend. Can't wait for #ThePepperEffect#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Is there a schedule of when the ā#___LAPā twitter chats happen? Theyāre chalk full of great peeps and great thoughts and Iām always bummed to miss them by a few minutes...and sometimes a few days. š TIA! @burgessdave@burgess_shelley#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4: I believe in modeling the relationships for the students. Be their advocate, be there to listen, encourage, support and guide. Our role as educators is to prepare students for the world outside of our schools. It begins with fostering relationships. #leadlap
A4 - Been reading the book Nonviolent Communication by Rosenberg. Normally way too touchy-feely for me... But it's showing me how to be a much more compassionate communicator. Observe. Feel. Explain. Request. Immediate results with kids. #leadlap
I agree. Sometimes there is shame attached to it for folks and I completely understand that, but I choose to share my story because it can give someone hope. Everyday I am trying to live a more authentic life. Itās freeing! #LEADlap
A4: intentional morning meetings, having lunch with the kids to Foster communication and letting kids solve problems with our supervision vs doing it for them #LeadLAP
A4: Get to know Ss, talk with them in class about extracurriculars, interests, etc. Celebrate them to build relationships with them and their peers. #LeadLAP
A2: Over the past couple of years I have FINALLY learned to do the hard things. Do the scary things. Do the uncomfortable things. I've learned more and grown more through taking those leaps than ever before. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#TMGenius
Q2: #Path2Serendipity is about embracing all experiences, especially our challenges & uncovering the beautiful lessons they contain. Tell us about a beautiful lesson you learned from a challenge. #LeadLAP
A4: I model for them what I expect from them and for each other. When they know that you care, & that their peers care, they will open up and share themselves. Relationships are key to building a sense of community. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#LoveLiteracyLearning
A3: As a principal, I invite Ss to be part of interviews and other decisions like curriculum and assessment resources for our building. Commitment matters! #fmsteach#leadlap
A4) education is a ārelationshipā / people business. If you do not develop positive, productive relationships with students, staff, parents, and all other educational stakeholders, you have nothing. When you have no relationship, it creates animosity and anger. #LEADlap
Also need educators who werenāt āmodelā students. I share stories with my Ss about ridiculous choices I made as a S; reminds them that Iām human. Gives me more inspiration to create experiences that eliminate the behaviors I may have exhibited as a S. #LeadLAP
A3: We focus on building a school community where everyone knows they belong & have a voice. It's "how we do things." Sometimes it's just as easy as asking "What do you like?" "What could we do better?" People have an innate desire to be a part of the story. Let them. #LeadLAP
The best learning comes when Ss have the opportunity to teach themselves! As #TeacherOfTheDay (chosen via @Flipgrid), Miss Torres decided she wanted to create her own game to teach her peers about contractions during small group. She calls it āContraction Actionā! @KirkElementary
a4 My S teams have assigned roles as in professional work environs & must support each other to increase "productivity." They learn how to work through relationship challenges and become better with and for each other. #leadlap
Q4: My English 11 class has an Instagram page. I post videos of them voluntarily sharing their throughts about class or work they did in class. I have also posted random videos on the āstoryā about how much I love being their teacher. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A3) We created a #formative Bloom Ball for Romeo & Juliet and everyone chose which side they would contribute. Some are written, drawn, or typed. #LeadLAP
A4: Relationships are a huge focus at our school. Students learning to design and build together, class meetings to share and solve issues, Leadership groups, Ss running assemblies, many clubs & activities, SEL focus in classrooms... #LeadLAP
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
I know, right?! I expand my #PLN in the best possible way every time I jump in on one of these chats! Amazing people in these communities! #tlap#LeadLAP#xplap#LearnLAP#PlayLAP
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@teachtran, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
A4. We need to honor the human element in our work. A balance between data sets and the human condition is absolutely necessary. Iām hopeful for a future in public education where we honor both. #LEADlap
A4: We use #PBIS to reward students for caring and kindness and weāve incorporated daily #restorativecircles into all of our classrooms this year! Also, cross grade level opportunities establish relationships among different ages/grades of Ss in our school community. #leadlap
A4: Students need the social skills and character traits to build relationships with each other! Classroom culture is a subset of school culture. We are implementing a schoolwide character ed program where every student earns recognition each month. Focus: Positive. #LeadLAP
A4: I'm working with staff to implement an advisory/homeroom period to build connections and community for our 2,200 student HS (goal: make our huge school feel a smaller & more inclusive). Our leadership students host purposeful events & activities to bring st together. #LeadLAP
A3/4 (running behind so combining:) I tweet about #geniushour A LOT because itās just that powerful-choice & relationships skyrocket & Ss get to know each other on a whole new level. #leadlap
A4 - Relationships matter most and modeling for our kids is key. Shaking hands, eye contact, investing in others, in a genuine and positive way. #leadlap
A4: We are an @EnergyBusSchool & intentionally grow our teachers and students as positive leaders. These skills help us learn how to build strong relationships w each other while supporting each other to be the best we can be. #LeadLAP
A4: Students need to recognize that as they get older teachers and professors are less hands on and they must become reliant on peers to grow. It is critical to build classroom models that transfer the ownership of content from the teachers to students #LEADlap
A5: In any power struggle I step back and I LISTEN more than I speak. People want to be heard and most conflicts are about misunderstandings or miscommunication. I work hard not to talk over people of any age. #LeadLAP
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4: We support connections by first connecting our faculty and staff. Morning meetings & restorative circles are such a strong way to unleash the power of relationships and build emotional literacy in a safe setting. #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4: I establish in my classroom the truth that "everyone knows something I don't." I try to instill this in my Ss so they always remember that we are a team & stronger together. My Ss ask each other ?s, compliment each other, encourage each other. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
RT Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4-See & acknowledge EVERY Ss-this makes the Ss see each other. Celebrate strengths and cheerlead the challenges--when you become a cheerleader--Ss join in and support each other #leadlap
Q4: The āRā in CRAFT stands for relationships. How do you support students to make strong, positive relationships with each other? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5. Great question to ask ourselves daily! I avoid making the student the focus. The unwanted behavior is my focus. I try to help them find a way to do better. #Leadlap
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5: If you have been in a power struggle with Ss, raise your hand. The chat goes silent because no one can type--everyone's hand is up. It is OK, it will happen. Just don't make Ss do something stupid because you told them to when you were mad. #Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
A5: Choice in setting limits always helps. When students know that you're listening (really listening) to what they need, you can get them where you need them to go... eventually. Sometimes they just need you to listen #LeadLAP
A5. The only power we need to be tapping into is the power inside of us to do great things, to overcome obstacles, to serve and to love others to the best of our ability. I see power struggles as unproductive. We need to work together to accomplish the goals we set. #leadlap
A5: The best way to avoid power struggles is to frontload your expectations, and give regular reminders of them. Students don't argue nearly as much if expectations are crystal clear. #LeadLAP
A4: Foster positive relationships from Day1 & encourage mindset throughout year. We created these last wk. SS will be more apt to love one another if they know one another. (Oooh...I may have just thought of my next #HeardItFromHankins quote!)
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#LeadLAP. A4: Ss are humans. Get to know them. Let them get to know you. The enjoyabe time you take to do this will lessen the decidedly not enjoyable time needed for discipline.
A5: Iām super honest and vulnerable with my Ss. I just tell them that Iām and I need a minute before I say anything else. I always end those conversations with reminding them that I love them. #unconditionalmamaloveforSs#LeadLAP
YES. We have to own the fact that "I am either supporting a positive culture or I am tearing it down." There is no middle ground. Love this! #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5: Each side feels strongly & is willing to defend their perspective. I try to stop, reflect, and place myself in their shoes. Am I listening? Do I hear what theyāre trying to say? What can I do to help? Am I making this worse? #LeadLAP#LoveLiteracyLearning
A5: I have gone with the āpraise in public; punish in privateā idea when I need to counsel a child...you donāt do it in front of other students...
#LeadLAP
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
RT Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A4: From Day 1, I let my Ss know that we are a family and within families there are expectations of how we treat eachother in times of joy and in times of frustration. We support each other, are kind and respectful ALWAYS. I model conflict resolution and grace. #LeadLAP
A4) Itās amazing how much complimenting and encouraging my Ss, gives them the courage to build each other up. We are an #inclusive school. So modeling #positivefeedback really works. Iāve seen kidsā self esteem totally grow from this environment. #LeadLAP
A5: First, I let them know I care. Then, I listen as students say what they need to say, acknowledge and validate their concerns/thoughts, and let them know my side. Then, I ask what we can do to work together to make sure that we get the best outcome. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5: Power struggles with Ss are avoided by less talking and more listening and sometimes no talking at all. Planned ignoring can work for some Ss in some situations. With adults, the same! #leadlap
How do we begin to see that solutions come from within us all working to make the changes needed to address grand challenges and often thorny problems- we canāt wait until ātheyā do it for us #satchat#hacklearning#hackleadership#LEADlap#SaturdayMorning
A5: Learned at a Master Teacher's seminar to always provide choices for S so he/she can save face, not to back them in corner. Option 1 is their current course of action plus remind of consequence, and Option 2 is the escape route I provide. Tone/body lang important too. #LeadLAP
Our admin recently started advising making a list. So I give the Ps a list of things or a path they can follow for a happy outcome. I don't think they care so much what we do, but we need to provide them hope. #leadlap
A5: To avoid power struggles, Keep in mind ā you are the adult. They are the kids. Their brains havenāt even fully developed yet! We are not here to see who will win, we are here to be on the same team! Take a deep breath and remain positive. #LeadLAP
A4 Do meaningful activities all year. Sometimes students have to be taught how to build relationships. Think Ennegram and Harry Potter. Itās going to be greatness. Stay tuned in Aug. Building relationships needs to be active and meaningful. #leadlap
A4 - Relationships matter most and modeling for our kids is key. Shaking hands, eye contact, investing in others, in a genuine and positive way. #leadlap
A4: We have done global school read alouds (Wonder, Ugly, I Am Malala) during advisory this year (all staff participate) on the common themes of empathy, empowerment and hope. A positive side effect has been building a common experience and sense of belonging. #LeadLAP
A5 - Back to this book NV Communication. Observe - tell the S what you observed. Then tell them how you felt. Now I express my need. Finally, I make a request. So far, this is taking the air out angry responses. Been looking for this for a long time. #leadlap
A5. Try very hard to remember everyone is fighting their own battle. Try to be kind rather than right. I donāt always succeed, but those are my gals. #LeadLAP
A5: I seek to understand students' perspectives, asking questions & truly listening. In most cases, letting students have a chance to explain their feelings helps. I also give st time to de-escalate by giving them space, waiting to talk with them until they are calmer. #LeadLAP
A5: Talk with the student one-on-one. Find out what they are interested in. Get to know them. Power struggles happen when there are misunderstandings. Listen, empathize and offer opportunity for expression. After all, they are the student. We model what we get. #leadlap
A5b: And in the event that I mess up (weāre all human) - I apologize to the student. Telling a S that Iām sorry for what I may have said is so powerful & strengthens the relationship. #LeadLAP
Yes! Public humiliation is NEVER a positive experience that encourages a change in unwanted behavior. Private convos can lead to trust building which develops positive outcomes all around. #LeadLAP
A5: To avoid power struggles LISTEN! Sometimes students are trying to tell us exactly what we need to know but we donāt hear them. Weāve got to take the time & effort to give them the chance to communicate effectively #leadlap
And once we are able to control initial responses we have the power to rewire our brains to feel and respond differently. "The Brain that Changes Itself" blew me away. #leadlap
A5B- I have a hard rule that the student will complete the activity. Thatās not an option. However I tak to them and ask questions to see where the hang up is. Thereās always an underlying issue of a student is having a power struggle. #leadlap
#leadlap I do something called a Box Breath. It looks similar to me. I start most mornings with these and I practice smiling. Okay... here's me being honest... I have to practice.
Also understand some students experience public humiliation and we donāt recognize when they do. We tend to make choice about who to humiliate subconsciously - something Iām chewing on #leadLAP
A5: A Ss told me she knows when I'm upset because I sit on my stool, get real quiet, & eat a mint. She's right (& observant)-a moment of inaction allows time to process the correct action #leadlap
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5: Listening works the best for me when I feel the need for power or control. Asking the words "Tell Me More" buys me time and helps me center. We teach the Ss this SOLER model from @flipflippen#leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A6. Iāve made lots of mistakes and learned lots from them. I have learned mostly that if you follow your heart and intuition, usually it ends up just fine. Worrying is not a productive strategy. #LEADlap
A5: I have a strict "no arguing with kids or parents" rule - sometimes that means just listening and saying "i hear you" and "that sounds ________" - my strategy is to stay calm and stay rooted in our school vision #LeadLAP
EXACTLY! I can actually feel that happening for me. I was never a big power-struggler, but like most it would pop up from time to time. Now, almost never! #leadlap
A6) Iāve made mistakes daily. Some little, some big. My biggest mistake I made as a Superintendent was I was āhearingā a group of parents and not truly listening to them. I got called out on it at a BOE meeting and it really opened my eyes-truly a learning experience. #LeadLAP
A5: if you build strong relationships with students and focus on solving problems together then power struggles are rare. When they occur I focus on building the relationship - helping Ss work through the issue #LeadLAP
For example- how do you navigate when a student publicly humiliated another? If we avoid humiliating that student, what message does that send to student originally hurt? #leadLAP
A5 The more my colleagues and I work together to give Ss something to own, the more empowered learners we see. They are often so engaged in what theyāre discovering, creating, and preparing to share its hard to even get their attention:) #LeadLAP
A6: I am regularly reminded of two things: the need to communicate effectively, and the need to listen to understand. Nearly every time I find myself in a conflict, it's because I didn't do one, the other, or both. #LeadLAP
A5: I have gone with the āpraise in public; punish in privateā idea when I need to counsel a child...you donāt do it in front of other students...
#LeadLAP
Q5: The āTā in CRAFT stands for āTurn it Aroundā & helps us remember to avoid power struggles w/ Ss. No one wins in a power struggle. What strategies do you use to avoid them? #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A5: I have a strict "no arguing with kids or parents" rule - sometimes that means just listening and saying "i hear you" and "that sounds ________" - my strategy is to stay calm and stay rooted in our school vision #LeadLAP
That was me! Just like Allyson, I did not enjoy school. This is why I am so passionate about making sure my students WANT to come to school and WANT to learn. I understand those kids who donāt. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#TeachingWithASMILE
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@iluveducating, @AllysonApsey, @JeremyDBond
A6: Many mistakes are made because of haste and perceptions. Our perceptions become our realities unless you are open your mind to the positive. Basically #presumepositive#LeadLAP
A4b: Never underestimate the importance of teaching Ss how to apologize and how to ACCEPT an apology - even when they are not ready to forgive. And that means being willing to apologize in those moments when we've made a mistake or let our humanity show too vividly. #LeadLAP
Donāt be afraid of mistakes. Build capacity to handle the aftermath of the mistakes we make. Thatās been the best lesson for me #leadLAP donāt focus on intentions, focus on impact
A6: oh my goodness!!!! I am the QUEEN of sticking my foot in my mouth! š¤¦āāļøš¤¦āāļø I am learning to just keep my mouth shut. HA! The struggle is real, yāall. #LeadLAP
A5: We also need to model how we want kids to react in power struggles with other kids. If we fight with them, they will fight with each other. #LeadLAPhttps://t.co/RXOXKVLdaq
A5: In the classroom w Ss, in the school w Ts... if we want great things for those on our team, we must check our ego at the door. I have to remind myself of this when I feel drawn into a power struggle. #LeadLAP
I hate to go but Iām arriving in Newport RI for a pre Motherās Day lunch. Itās been great! Thanks for hosting, @AllysonApsey . Canāt wait to read #Path2Serendipity ! Plz join us next weekend -excited to host a convo about āCaptain Conversationsā #leadlap
A6. Iāve learned that my physical, spiritual, and mental balance must be top priority in order for me to be the best leader I can be. To take care of others, I have to take care of myself. #LeadLAP
A6: I have learned to add space at the end of my lessons for evaluating dishes with teams. I used to pack too much in and missed out on this valuable and powerful reflection time. #leadlap
A6: My mantra for the year ~ Judge less. Love more. ~ came out of the many times I mistakenly have judged a book by its cover. I have to consciously work to give grace, to love unconditionally. #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A6: Always feel like it's a big mistake if a S disengages because of me and I didn't know I was the reason. Doesn't happen often, but it happens. Need to be aware of Ss who withdraw to see if it is me or something else. Then see if situation can be remedied. #LeadLAP
Avoid power struggles by giving up the desire to try to win every situation. Swallowing your pride and being the bigger person will be more beneficial in the long run. #LeadLAP
I hate to go but Iām arriving in Newport RI for a pre Motherās Day lunch. Itās been great! Thanks for hosting, @AllysonApsey . Canāt wait to read #Path2Serendipity ! Plz join us next weekend -excited to host a convo about āCaptain Conversationsā #leadlap
A5: Iām super honest and vulnerable with my Ss. I just tell them that Iām and I need a minute before I say anything else. I always end those conversations with reminding them that I love them. #unconditionalmamaloveforSs#LeadLAP
A6 - Mistake. Tried to take up a child's note she was writing in class. Ended up making a way bigger drama of it than it needed to be. Took some doing to get the girl's trust again. #leadlap
A6: I was rushing 8th grade through a ceramics project and put all in the kiln too early. The pieces were too wet and most blew up. Ss were upset and it was my fault. Lesson learned...slow down. And start earlier in the year. #LeadLAP
A5: Underestimated Ss interest. As a 4th grade writing T, I started āWriting Cafeā before school and during lunch. On my 1st day, I had way too many students to be productive. I quickly went to āWriting Cafeā reservations. I have never underestimated Ss interest again. #LeadLAP
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
A6: Iāve learned that you should NEVER assume that someone that āseemsā difficult to speak to, collaborate with, count on is that way because of you. It could be because of past interactions with someone in the same role as you. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity#LoveLiteracyLearning
A6: Biggest mistakes are made when they are done quickly. Take the time to involve stakeholders, think about all possible outcomes and most importanly, is it in the best interests of students. #leadlap
A7: I'm selfish sometimes & need to check myself to make sure I'm considering others' needs. Writing to reflect & hold myself accountable helps me SO much. I write on blog called "Serendipity in Education". Check it out here ==> https://t.co/utQecrZACE#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Finding my ācollectiveā or āvillageā where I can be completely real and honest, and they will be honest with me. That keeps me grounded. I need people to tell me Iām wrong. Itās rare. #leadLAP
A6: Many mistakes are made because of haste and perceptions. Our perceptions become our realities unless you are open your mind to the positive. Basically #presumepositive#LeadLAP
A6- I thought I had to do things the way everyone else did. It was fake and ineffective. Now Iām myself, for what ever thatās worth. At least Iām being genuine. #LEADlap
A7: By being aware of those around me, re-orbiting the world so it isn't revolving solely around me, giving validation to others, & giving myself the time I need for what I need. #LeadLAP
A6 when I started as a tech coach I pushed my own passion way too much, but it was because of the mistakes I made that I realized the power in helping Ts/admin unleash their own passions & most certainly bring them to school! #LeadLAP
A7: Self-care isn't selfish. At all. Here are some Plan BE ideas that won't infringe on anyone else while you're caring for your own wellBEing. https://t.co/iK0aVX9VSy#leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A5: This can be very hard. It takes time and trust to discover where the Ss' need for power comes from and find other ways to provide it that don't interfere in learning for themselves or others. #LeadLAP
A6: I've made so many mistakes! A lesson I learned last year is to slow down. With the pace in schools, there is the illusion that decisions need to made quickly. This is a misconception. Taking time to make thoughtful decisions, even around discipline, is often helpful. #LeadLAP
A7: I take care of myself by doing three things every day: 1. Laughing hard (even if I have to search up jokes on the internet); 2. Reading a book of choice (even if I have to get up early to do it)
3. Being VERY kind to myself (we all make mistakes, big woop.) #LeadLap
A7: Taking care of ourselves show we respect ourselves & want to give the best to others. I meditate every morning & build in self care activities that are meaningful to me (outside of work commitments). #LeadLAP
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
A7: It's always about empathy and seeing the big picture. When we can see both sides of a story or an agenda, we have a better chance of earning respect and understanding motives #LeadLaP
A6: I learned to take... my... time... responding. Many times, I blurt out answers without thinking through their effectiveness and potential impact. I teach my students to choose words wisely; I need to practice what I preach. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A7 - Start my day early. Reading the Psalms this year (in Esperanto - hey, it lights up my brain). Box breathing. Practice Smiling. 5 - 10 reps of an exercise that makes my heart thump. Pray. #leadlap
A7- taking me time, time to rest and rejuvenate so I have more of me to give... but not at the sacrifice of being with the family also! balance #leadlap#Path2Serendipity
A7) A former BOE president said it best to me: āYou first, us second.ā I had a hard time comprehending that, but then I realized I wasnāt good to anyone if I wasnāt well. Itās now a quote on my desk. #LeadLAP
RT Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
A6: My worst mistakes as a school leader have been when I rushed to a decision. I have learned to take my time, apologize, reflect on what I could have done better, and move on - knowing that it is all a part of becoming a better person and a stronger leader. #leadlap
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
From my understanding, SEL provides comfort & healing, and brain science, can empowers them with the ability to change how they feel and respond. #leadlap
A7: Thatās a great question! I just try to think of others first always, how they might feel or react or perceive. Their perception is their truth, so I try to keep that in mind. #LeadLAP
This platform is good practice for that... and it isn't. It expects immediate response. Though I suppose we often have to think on our feet in the non-digital world. #LeadLAP
A6: I learned to take... my... time... responding. Many times, I blurt out answers without thinking through their effectiveness and potential impact. I teach my students to choose words wisely; I need to practice what I preach. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
A6: Any decision I made out of fear has been a mistake. EVERY SINGLE ONE. Living boldly and trusting myself is scary and the most rewarding way to grow. #LeadLAP
A7) Taking care of my needs has been a lot about #truth this year. Seeing that Iām human and itās ok to feel hurt or excited or disappointed, but to talk to a colleague so I can come back and give to my Ss. #LeadLAP#path2serendipity
A6: Making the mistake of not getting all of the information before making a decision & moving forward. Then realizing = Uh-Oh. Take the time to get all of the facts, see the big picture, stick to the vision, then be decisive & supportive. #LeadLAP
A7: I think reflection is key is all facets...but definitely this one. I need to hold myself more accountable through writing as you've suggested @AllysonApsey. Writing helps me remember my reflections & therefore not repeat my mistakes. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
A7: Blogging has been a big help for me. https://t.co/9xJVR582gU Also, knowing that I can connect with my PLN here is a huge support. Biggest piece is finding time to stay in shape and keep the mind and body strong. I find myself being better for everyone! #leadlap
A6-My mistakes come w/pushing through curriculum or a lesson when I shouldn't. Especially creative endeavors when the Ss need more time. When I give the time-the products are amazing #leadlap
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
Have heard others talk about "talking to ourselves" in the way we would talk with a friend if he/she made a mistake. Great advice!! Be kind to ourselves! #Path2Serendipity#LeadLAP
A7: I chose to be a wife and mother. I chose to be a teacher too. Wife and mom are way more important! I step away from my job when I am at home so I can focus on family. #LeadLAP
A7: @alienearbud taught me the Miracle Morning (SAVERS) & it is such an awesome combo of those important self-care things I can do before the craziness of the day rolls in. #BLBS#LeadLAP
#LeadLAP Without a doubt!! Seemingly closed-minded folks are often actually afraid of the unknown. This is where working alongside of someone trying something new can be of such benefit.
A7 although I whole heartedly believe in running to school every day Iāve learned that running through school deserves some attention-working on slowing down so that I have enough fuel for colleagues, Ss, & very importantly, my family. #LeadLAP
Thanks @AllysonApsey for a great #leadlap chat! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Thanks for all you do for your own children and the ones in your classrooms!
A7: Practice. I learned (am still learning) through teeter-tottering my experiences with the decisions I know to be best at the time. Weighing out the consequences of my decisions is the most helpful way I know to be aware of the impact of my choices. #LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
CQ: This question will be on my mind all day. Even when Iām taking care of myself, it seems like Iām doing it with someone elseās interests in mind. I need to take the time to take care of myself. Thank you, @AllysonApsey#LeadLAP
Q7: Respect is defined as meeting your own needs without interfering with someone else meeting their needs in The #Path2Serendipity. How do you make sure that you are taking care of yourself without stepping on the needs of someone else? #LeadLAP
YOU are amazing! Thank you so much for the inspiration, the learning and the connecting this morning! Please be sure to check out The Path to Serendipity! Available NOW on Amazon: https://t.co/RJFmDZe8N5#LeadLAP#Path2Serendipity
Yes! As Admin there is pressure to feel like you have all the answers. I have to remind myself that it is okay to say āLet me check on thatā and, when it comes to problems, helping others find their own solutions (solving for others takes away their power) #LeadLAP
A6: I've made so many mistakes! A lesson I learned last year is to slow down. With the pace in schools, there is the illusion that decisions need to made quickly. This is a misconception. Taking time to make thoughtful decisions, even around discipline, is often helpful. #LeadLAP
A6: I am regularly reminded of two things: the need to communicate effectively, and the need to listen to understand. Nearly every time I find myself in a conflict, it's because I didn't do one, the other, or both. #LeadLAP
Closing reflections: I'm inspired to get #Path2Serendipity and read and then share it at poolside PD this summer. June 8th sounds like a fantastic Friday for that! Thank you @AllysonApsey! #leadlap
