#gcisdchat Archive
This chat is moderated by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD educators where we discuss current education trends and deepen our learning. 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 8:30 PM CST September to May @msbearce @SBarkerEDU
Thursday May 4, 2017
9:30 PM EDT
DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Good evening & welcome to tonight's
#gcisdchat
! For the next hour, we'll be talking about school culture and relationships.
DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I’m Dave Denning, principal at Grapevine High School.
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msbearce
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Yay!
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Jasmine Escalante AP teacher at GHS
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I’m Dave Denning, principal at Grapevine High School.
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Introduce yourself & where/what you teach. Don’t forget to use
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on all of your tweets to stay in the conversation.
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Good evening
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friends! Bridget Visser, Literacy Specialist at O.C. Taylor! Can't wait for tonight's convo!!
leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I'm Leslie Hancock, Learning Liaison at GHS.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I'm Hannah Flanagan, 5th grade dual language teacher at
#sleTHEplacetobe
!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Questions will be asked with Q1, Q2 by
@leslieahancock
Leslie Hancock (and possibly
@codykoontz82
) with images. Answer w/ A1, A2.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Jane Rose GHS 11-12 English and
@gvinestuco
advisor
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Courtney Ervin 5th grade humanities
@HESRegalEagle
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q1:
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amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Greetings! Amy Elliott, GHS English Teacher
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
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Dianna Trang AP English 3, Advanced Humanities, PSAT, new NHS sponsor
Simms_teach
May 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Stacey Simms, HMS
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: The climate of the organization: the beliefs, values, relationships and more. My opinion, its the most important!
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Jodi McCormack, HMS
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Culture = human intellectual achievement...attitudes and behavior. Now apply that to school. It's what we do and how we do it
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Completely agree! It truly influences everything that happens in the school.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: The climate of the organization: the beliefs, values, relationships and more. My opinion, its the most important!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
The climate has to be right for a strong culture.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: The climate of the organization: the beliefs, values, relationships and more. My opinion, its the most important!
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: School culture is EVERYTHING that makes up the school! Ss, Ps, Ts, Admin, Community, Academics, Extra-Curr, Achievements, etc
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Those positive attitudes and behaviors have such a strong influence in all that we do.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Culture = human intellectual achievement...attitudes and behavior. Now apply that to school. It's what we do and how we do it
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1 School culture = The norms we value, how we interact, how we carry ourselves
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q2:
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amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A1: School culture is an atmosphere that can help to determine creativity, positivity, and growth.
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Courtney completly agree! It takes an entire commUNITY to make it happen.
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: School culture is EVERYTHING that makes up the school! Ss, Ps, Ts, Admin, Community, Academics, Extra-Curr, Achievements, etc
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: The way that students and staff approach the day to day events and challenges of the school.
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q1: Beliefs , norms, and perceptions that influence the school commnuity
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
We can approach it with a positive or negative mindset. We get to decide that everyday!
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A1: The way that students and staff approach the day to day events and challenges of the school.
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matapphms
May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Michaelanne Tapp
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A1:School community is built through a variety of roles. It is truly the most critical piece in creating a successful school.
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A2 SC sets the stage for how a commUNITY learns and grows with one another
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q2: School culture promotes kids' ability to learn.
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Learning and growing from each other is critical. Can’t teach or learn in isolation.
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A2 SC sets the stage for how a commUNITY learns and grows with one another
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q3:
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A2: School Culture is important bc it drives a lot of what we do & why we do& how we do united together as a community
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2: I recently read that if school culture is the organization's personality, the climate represents the organization's attitude.
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A 2 Culture will facilitate growth in a staff and students, or a negative culture can upend learning.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2 culture establishes normalcy, history, tradition. It is "home." School needs these things
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A3: The way teachers work together and the values we share
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A2: School culture is important because it is our belief system. It is the heart of what guides the whole group.
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amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A2: For better or worse, SC has the power to impact productivity and overall school success.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A2: This article reported that 40% cited school culture as reason for leaving.
https://t.co/Qr6XyK3Py6
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Howdy! Izzy Fowler- Chemistry and AVID at GHS.
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A3 Definitely a growth mindset + S, staff, admin voice working in collaboration.
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A3: knowing the people around you, and caring about their experience in school and out of school.
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A3: A positive culture starts from the top and trickles down! Collaboration, celebrations, and feeling valued are all essential!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Dianna 100% agree with the way we all work together. This is an important part of culture…all jumping in.
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A3: The way teachers work together and the values we share
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GESHale
May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Nancy Hale - jumping in a bit late
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A3: RESPECT, RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITY, Everyone's a learner & spreading kindness
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A3- positivity, open communication and working together. If people feel a part of a school- they have pride in their work.
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
This includes celebrating failures and growing from them. We all are moving in the same direction.
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A3: A positive culture starts from the top and trickles down! Collaboration, celebrations, and feeling valued are all essential!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Positivity is contagious!
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A3- positivity, open communication and working together. If people feel a part of a school- they have pride in their work.
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q4:
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A3: Relationships are an essential part of a positive culture. Know each other, care, and look for the best!
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
And so is negativity. A school's culture determines which one spreads....
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In reply to @DavidDenning2
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A3: There's collaboration, feedback, growth, respect, trust, positivity, & connectedness. Everyone is working together.
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Completely agree! It's a Top Down approach. Remember you don't have to be IN charge to be a Positive Leader that makes an impact
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In reply to @mrs_flanaganSLE
SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A3:
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GESHale
May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q4: Lead by example and model what you expect and value
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Lead from where you are!!
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In reply to @ervin_courtney, @mrs_flanaganSLE
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
This is where it all starts! There must be trust, love & respect for one another. Yes, I said love! Speak & act from the heart!
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A3: Relationships are an essential part of a positive culture. Know each other, care, and look for the best!
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4: Presume positive intent and try to regularly connect to the passion and why that brought us all to education!
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GESHale
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
I love this and would hope that anyone who walks through our doors feels the same!
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In reply to @SBarkerEDU
jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4: I try to show my colleagues and students how much I appreciate them! When they make me smile, I tell them!
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4 sponsoring
@gvinestuco
continues/promotes GHS culture. Essentially, the Ss establish the culture each year
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A4: Share, collaborate, mentor, Create rigor. Have fun. Spread the wealth. Help each other. Own all the kiddos.
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A4 My students and peers know my door is always open. Bad day? Come in. Great news? Come in. I care about more than your work.
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
I love seeing you and the Ts and Ss at GES. You can tell as soon as you walk in you are welcome and wanted.
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#gesshineon
In reply to @GESHale, @SBarkerEDU
amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A3: A positive school culture must include support, encouragement, teamwork, and a caring spirit!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Our students are the culture!
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4 sponsoring
@gvinestuco
continues/promotes GHS culture. Essentially, the Ss establish the culture each year
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SraA_CHHS
May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A4 Get to know your Ss interests, don't be afraid to be silly, and thank them & show appreciation for when they share w/ you!
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
YES! My biggest belief- lead from where you are! Everyone has something to share & we can all learn from others.
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Lead from where you are!!
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In reply to @ervin_courtney, @mrs_flanaganSLE
escalantejq
May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A4 Take a step back and listen to understand. Learning is a partnership
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A4: Keep a positive attitude, continuously learn from each other, and celebrate constantly!
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A4: have high expectations, model & demonstrate, collaborate, mutual respect, trail blaze, try new things, relate to others
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
One of Covey's 7 Habits of Effective People: Seek first to understand and then to be understood!
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In reply to @escalantejq
GESHale
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
So true! Reminds me of Covey's Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood.
#7Habits
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In reply to @escalantejq
leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Q5:
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A4: School culture is like a garden- you have to plant, but you also have to weed out behaviors that negatively impact it
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mustangstcu
May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Q4: In SPED, we check on each other every morning. It's usually all hands on deck. We help each other 100%.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Help each other. My podmate is the best podmate. 🎉
#ghsunity
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A4: Share, collaborate, mentor, Create rigor. Have fun. Spread the wealth. Help each other. Own all the kiddos.
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GESHale
May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
I think it's important to celebrate students and other teachers! How do you like to be celebrated as a teacher, Hannah?
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In reply to @mrs_flanaganSLE
SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Love this!!!
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A4: School culture is like a garden- you have to plant, but you also have to weed out behaviors that negatively impact it
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
SUZANNE..you are speaking my thoughts! LOVE! Always going back to our WHY & reminding others when they forget to come back here.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A4: Presume positive intent and try to regularly connect to the passion and why that brought us all to education!
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
So important to celebrate and share the positive things we're all doing
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In reply to @mrs_flanaganSLE
mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A5: When you feel treasured & valued, you try even harder to succeed!
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chilipepper25
May 4 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Debbie Cullum. I teach Spanish at GHS. Culture= the diversity of all mindsets working together for a common goal.
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:01 PM EDT
A5: Good relationships help us to give each other the benefit of the doubt. This eases the way for trust to develop
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 10:02 PM EDT
A5- all important. If teachers and admin trust each other, the positivity trickles to students, which spreads to the community.
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GESHale
May 4 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Q5: Relationships are what creates a culture - good, bad, or ugly. The stronger the relationships the more successful all can be!
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:02 PM EDT
A5: relationships allow us to grow&change!
@StaciaVoigt
helped me to understand "re-framing" helped me to see beyond where I was
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 10:03 PM EDT
A5: Relationships based on trust, caring,and respect will promote learning and help students take risks to challenge themselves.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:03 PM EDT
A5: Until we build relationships, we can't understand where others at any level are coming from. I find this quote interesting.
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 10:03 PM EDT
A5 and if all 3 relationships work together- the forward momentum can be unstoppable to drive a school forward.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A5 I'll have a 5th generation Mustang in class next year. The community/school relationship runs deep in these parts.
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A 5 GCISD feels like family; it begins there! Admins, liaisons, and coaches help me feel valued, and I want my S to feel that!
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Great point, Gypsy. If negativity is allowed, it brings a culture down. Must have convos to keep positivity the focus above all.
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A4: School culture is like a garden- you have to plant, but you also have to weed out behaviors that negatively impact it
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A5: our perspective will always be our reality until we change our frame of reference! Open-mindedness > like-mindedness
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q6:
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GESHale
May 4 @ 10:06 PM EDT
So true. In order to change the culture of a building, you have to get below the waterline and focus on personal beliefs.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:03 PM EDT
A5: Until we build relationships, we can't understand where others at any level are coming from. I find this quote interesting.
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A5: When schools are transparent w/community it develops trust. Trust strengthens relationships. Ss, Ts, Ps, Comm..everyone wins.
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Dianna_Trang
May 4 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A6: because it's no fun at school if your podmate is gone.
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GESHale
May 4 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Q6: People don't quit jobs, they quit people.
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cemckinney77
May 4 @ 10:09 PM EDT
I'm Collin McKinney , Algebra 2 teacher /coach at GHS.
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A6... people will always do more when they care about the cause. If there is a sense of belonging- positivity typically follows.
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amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A4: To build a positive culture, it's important to let people know that you are there to unite and to reach out to others.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A6 “People don’t quit jobs; they quit bosses.”
https://t.co/5zWI4mpRwD
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A6: by definition a culture is the collective beliefs, products & actions of a group. The relationships DEFINE the culture
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A6: ...it shapes our view on learning, living together, loving others! It's bigger than school; it's living in a global society
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q6:
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A6 modeling positve, authentic, collegial relationships for students can help them see how great work can be
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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A6 only in a place with a positive school culture can you have a risk-free environment.Relationships are key
In reply to @leslieahancock
bakintas
May 4 @ 10:11 PM EDT
BAK AP world at GHS - without great relationships I could not get 170 10th graders to become Thrashing Mongols each year.
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q6:
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Jane I completely agree. Not only do they learn the material in the class they learn and model behavior they see from the adults.
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A6 modeling positve, authentic, collegial relationships for students can help them see how great work can be
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:13 PM EDT
they are the "feel" of the school, happiness of the teachers, and in the end affect the kids, which is what matters most!
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q6:
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Q7:
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:14 PM EDT
That's culture within a culture. 🎉
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In reply to @bakintas
GESHale
May 4 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Q7: When teachers are collegial it helps them improve, which benefits all their learners, too.
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OCTMHall
May 4 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: Encouragment and teamwork are vital to a positive school culture!
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:16 PM EDT
I LOVE this & I could not agree more! From the superintendent to the tiny pre-k students, it feels like a big family that cares!
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jodibmccormack
May 4 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A 5 GCISD feels like family; it begins there! Admins, liaisons, and coaches help me feel valued, and I want my S to feel that!
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JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A7 the newly retired
@bakintas
continues to participate in
#twitterchat
She is
@Grapevine_HS
culture 🐴❤️💙
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:16 PM EDT
True collaboration must be modeled for our students!
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GESHale
May 4 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Q7: When teachers are collegial it helps them improve, which benefits all their learners, too.
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A7: Treating Ts as professionals who are dedicated to their ss & improving their craft makes ALL the difference.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:18 PM EDT
And when people have a risk-free environment they are willing to push themselves for growth!
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:11 PM EDT
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A6 only in a place with a positive school culture can you have a risk-free environment.Relationships are key
In reply to @leslieahancock
FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 10:18 PM EDT
And your thrashing Mongols are freakishly loyal! They respect you and your class. What a legacy.
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In reply to @JaneRose50, @bakintas
SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A6
https://t.co/YlCxCQuQxQ
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:19 PM EDT
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A7- teachers who work in a collaborative school feel empowered and in turn empower their students
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A7: It allows teachers to feel confident and safe in taking risks & will flow into students doing the same!
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Q8:
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OCTMHall
May 4 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A1: The culture consists of the attitudes and beliefs of a school that influence every aspect of that school
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OCTMHall
May 4 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: School culture is important because it determines the direction that the school goes and has a significant impact on Ss
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cemckinney77
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A6: Being genuine and compassionate helps to lower the barriers that prohibit progress both academically and culturally.
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
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A8 a sense of community is a place where I feel comfortable sharing the areas where I need to improve.
SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A8 "Small acts when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world." Howard Zinn
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A8: True commUNITY means that we all will do whatever is needed to make our school the best Cover classes, move tables, give a hug#gcisdchat
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A8: When the people all value & support each other and step in where/when needed no matter what because that's what we do!
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GESHale
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A8: It takes a village! Teachers, parents, students, district leadership, community members, etc.
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A8 Authenticity establishes trust that can thrive and withstand peaks and valleys
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Q7:
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A7: you find your tribe, feel like you belong, work towards common goals, no man is an island!
ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A8:
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ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A8: come together in unity; supporting each other; continuous growth
SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Yes!
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DavidDenning2
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A8: True commUNITY means that we all will do whatever is needed to make our school the best Cover classes, move tables, give a hug#gcisdchat
JaneRose50
May 4 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A8 School is the place where new communities are birthed. Next gen doctors, lawyers, preachers, teachers, parents, grown here
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A8: Not a slogan or a top down initiative, but an undeniable sense of belonging & purpose that everyone fights to keep
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FowlerIzzy
May 4 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A8- it means coming to work bc you care about your kids, ❤the people you work with, and the community. It's bigger than me.
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amyelliott_ghs
May 4 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A6:... Relationships are valuable to the teambuilding & collaborative process. Isolation hinders growth.
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OCTMHall
May 4 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A5: Strong relationships within the school and community put a strong sense of trust into the school culture
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mrs_flanaganSLE
May 4 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A true community is one where you aren't afraid to take risks and you are constantly growing!
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escalantejq
May 4 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Must Do to foster growth mindset
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:22 PM EDT
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A8 a sense of community is a place where I feel comfortable sharing the areas where I need to improve.
OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Reminds me of my favorite saying: Your vibe attracts your tribe! How perfectly that aligns with the culture that is created.
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leslieahancock
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Q9:
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OCTVisser
May 4 @ 10:27 PM EDT
WOW
@SBarkerEDU
! GREAT stuff!!
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A6
https://t.co/YlCxCQuQxQ
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GypsyMishoe
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:28 PM EDT
When people feel respected they bend over backwards to help the team. Relationships builds trust & trust builds success.
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In reply to @DavidDenning2
ervin_courtney
May 4 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@mrs_flanaganSLE
shout out to my girl a part of my tribe we love you
@HESRegalEagle
even if you're at SilverLake you're
@GCISD
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DrG_at_GCISD
May 4 @ 10:29 PM EDT
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A9 we are headed in the right direction. Let's continue the journey together.
GESHale
May 4 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Q9: Be the reason others want to come to work, learn, collaborate, and help redefine education for our kids.
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SBarkerEDU
- Moderator
May 4 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A9 Keep building relationships and making people feel appreciated. It doesn't have to end at the end of Ts apprec week!
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