#K12talent Archive
#K12Talent chat is for K-12 HR professionals or any school leader interested in learning more about human capital leadership. Topics include: rewards/recognition, recruiting, hiring, interviewing, difficult employees.
Tuesday May 9, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
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May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#K12Talent
#edchat
! This chat does not serve as legal advice. If u have legal questions, call ur orgs legal counsel for advice.
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Today we are talking
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
and
#K12Talent
? How are you celebrating?
#NationalTeachersDay
#ThankATeacher
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
I'm really busy this week hiring new teachers and appreciating all the great things they will do for students!!! :)
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Don’t forget to respond to our Q's by using A: and
#K12Talent
!
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1. Let’s start off with introductions! Share your name, position, and location!
#K12Talent
#NationalTeachersDay
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Kelly here with
@_AASPA_
joining you from my kitchen in lovely
#KC
#K12Talent
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1. Brian White, Exec Dir of HR & Ops, Auburn-Washburn USD 437, Kansas
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Jon Bartelt, Supt, Bloomingdale SD 13, Illinois, but right now attacking a Panera salad in Geneva
#K12Talent
KrugerAly
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Teacher should be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and caring about his or her students in order to be considered outstanding
#K12Talent
#edchat
In reply to @Coashjohnson
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Alway great to have you
@bcwhite
and
@jonbartelt
on the
#K12Talent
#edchats
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight,
@bcwhite
!
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
In reply to @bcwhite, @bcwhite
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Great to have you tonight
@jonbartelt
!
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
In reply to @jonbartelt, @jonbartelt
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q2. It's
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
. Do you have activities planned? District-wide or by building? How are you participating?
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight! Great to have you for our
#K12Talent
chat on
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
In reply to @KrugerAly, @Coashjohnson
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Buildings coordinate daily recognition, district coordinates a gift from the board
#K12Talent
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2. Building celebrations - District is sending cakes - Getting out to buildings to visit staff - Sending electronic recognition
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: I understand in most districts the
#PTA
handles
#TeacherApreciationWeek
but I hope some central admin staff can get involved
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2.2: To be honest, teachers and ed staff require more than a week for recognition - building the future is pretty important
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
May I ask what the board gave this year
#K12Talent
?
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Buildings coordinate daily recognition, district coordinates a gift from the board
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q3. When it comes to recognizing outstanding
#qualityteachers
, how involved are you as a
#K12Talent
leader in putting forth information?
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
My 13 year old says that is so true and so very nice to say
#K12Talent
In reply to @jonbartelt
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Cooler bag swag - or a lunch bag for bigger appetites like mine.
#K12Talent
In reply to @Coashjohnson
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q4. What are the 3 top characteristics of an outstanding teacher who should be recognized?
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: The hashtag helps acknowledge the great things D13 teachers and staff do everyday and shares it public ally
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4: We don't do enough to share positive experiences. A pitfall of
#K12HR
is we tend to spend too much time on discipline
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4: Child centered, life long learner, shares creative talents while bringing out the same in their students
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: 1) Love of Learning, 2) Desire to "grow our future" 3) Professionalism
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q5. How are you finding these characteristics in your potential new hires this season?
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Perhaps equal time can b spent celebrating the successes that occur in every school. They are there - we just need 2 find them.
#K12Talent
In reply to @Coashjohnson
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A4. Always does what is best for kids, role models positive behavior, builds and fosters relationships
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A5: Great screening tools and talent identifiers in D13 accomplish this each year
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Do share more...Any particular resource for
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A5: Great screening tools and talent identifiers in D13 accomplish this each year
#K12Talent
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A5. Building leads and nurturing relationships early, focusing on student teachers,, behavioral interviewing, references
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q6. Do you have a unique idea or way you are celebrating
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
?
#K12Talent
#NationalTeacherDay
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I am a big proponent of
@HUMANeX
trainings and tools - invest in selection process, not in attorneys fees (sorry lawyer friends)
#K12Talent
In reply to @Coashjohnson, @HUMANeX
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A6: Share the importance of their work through the students themselves ... like this
#K12Talent
mitchcenter
May 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A6) Appreciate teachers by providing teachers with great colleagues. That's how you show respect and appreciation.
#k12talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q7. In honor of
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
share what you most appreciate about the educators who inspire you?
#K12Talent
#NationalTeachersDay
mitchcenter
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
My thoughts on teacher appreciation week:
https://t.co/jhkUr0R9BW
#k12talent
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A6. Sharing employee testimonials for why they love their jobs!
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A6: I have asked my girls to write an email to their favorite teacher and cc the Principal
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Yes! Use them on your website too for
#K12Talent
#Recruitment
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A6. Sharing employee testimonials for why they love their jobs!
#K12Talent
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A7. I appreciate that they were able make me want to learn more, continuously improve, and serve others.
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A7: Mrs Boyle of CCSD181 taught me how to read, my mother taught me the essential life skills (assist from dad)
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A7: I appreciate that I get to work with a group of folks that generally never tell me no. I love
#K12Talent
#educators
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A7.2: Finally, Professor Bartelt (my wife) is the best teacher I have ever observed, develops them at the university now
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q8. Any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on today’s topic of the
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#K12Talent
#NationalTeachersDay
WillCounty92
May 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Pete Sullivan. Superintendent from outside Chicago who is late to the party.
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A8: Close your eyes and recall those teachers who made the difference in your development - few professions have this impact
#K12Talent
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
TY for participating
#K12Talent
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#K12HR
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bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A8. Be generous w/ recognition, positive behavior is contagious, make recognition a standing agenda item at every meeting
#K12Talent
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Hey Pete! Glad to see you in the chat tonight!
#K12Talent
In reply to @WillCounty92
WillCounty92
May 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A7. I had teachers who saw more in me than I did in myself. I marvel when I see very special Ts change the trajectory of lives.
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Great advice
@bcwhite
! Those are awesome ways to make teachers and all staff feel appreciated!
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
bcwhite
May 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A8. Be generous w/ recognition, positive behavior is contagious, make recognition a standing agenda item at every meeting
#K12Talent
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Thank you
#K12Talent
chat participants – see you on the next
#Edchat
on May 23 / We will be talking more on
#Rewards
&
#Recognitions
#K12HR
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Great topic tonight - but why do I get the feeling
@EmilyDouglasHC
is trying to avoid me?
#k12talent
In reply to @Coashjohnson, @EmilyDouglasHC
Coashjohnson
May 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
SteeleThoughts
May 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Our goal should be to catch teachers being awesome... and celebrate it! What gets validated is what gets replicated.
#JoyfulLeaders
#LeadLAP
_AASPA_
- Moderator
May 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Very true
@jonbartelt
! Teachers make such an impact
#K12Talent
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#NationalTeachersDay
jonbartelt
May 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A8: Close your eyes and recall those teachers who made the difference in your development - few professions have this impact
#K12Talent
WillCounty92
May 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A8. Excellence in our field comes when teachers maintain high standards while taking ownership in student success.
#K12Talent