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TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:00 PM EST

WELCOME to #VACHAT. I am your moderator tonight. I am a mom, wife, Army Veteran and proud Elem. Assistant Principal serving @RPS_Schools

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participatechat Jan 16 @ 8:00 PM EST

Participate in the upcoming #vachat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/zfgwExrI9g

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:01 PM EST

#vachat Our format will be Q1/ A1 remember to include #vachat in all responses. Our topic is Servant Leadership. Please introduce yourself.

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:03 PM EST

It's roll call for #Vachat where do you work and what's your impact! We need to hear from you.

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:04 PM EST

Happy to be here from Virginia Beach! I’m an elementary school literacy coach and an aspiring administrator. Mom of 4 and wife. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1 Is coming up. #vachat @cyndiWms5 @bigpapi1958

In reply to @CyndiWms5, @bigpapi1958

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome! Glad to have you #Vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:04 PM EST

Happy to be here from Virginia Beach! I’m an elementary school literacy coach and an aspiring administrator. Mom of 4 and wife. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:06 PM EST

#vachat Our topic tonight is on Servant Leadership.

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1: #vachat Define Servant Leadership in your own words!

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Servant leadership is characterized by a leader who does not stand above others but beside them with a heart for service. #VAchat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 #vachat Servant Leadership is about serving others First. Being a proud, joyful servant to all-my leadership style=Servant Leader

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2 Is coming up for all present and future Servant Leaders #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:11 PM EST

A servant leader is able to listen and empathize with others even during times of disagreement. Embodies kindness and respect. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:12 PM EST

thanks for sharing #vachat

In reply to @Dr_TravisBurns

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:12 PM EST

Good Evening! Erin, Instructional Coach, typing from outside of Richmond, working in Spotsy. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2 #vachat What does it mean to be a Servant Leader in a school/central office setting?

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:13 PM EST

Yes.Empathy is so important #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:11 PM EST

A servant leader is able to listen and empathize with others even during times of disagreement. Embodies kindness and respect. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:13 PM EST

Welcome, Q2 just posted. What does it mean to be a Servant Leader in a school/central office setting? #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:12 PM EST

Good Evening! Erin, Instructional Coach, typing from outside of Richmond, working in Spotsy. #vachat

AdamBrownEDU Jan 16 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2. Understand the need to make time for stakeholders. Always put them first #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Schools and central office leaders continue to put students first while building relationships with Ts and Ps. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: One who cares more about the culture and vision than personal glory or credit. Who will jump in and work alongside ANYONE #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: #vachat My principal always tell me...sometimes other just need to be heard. So still growing and learning as a servant leader

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:16 PM EST

Very important #Vachat

AdamBrownEDU Jan 16 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2. Understand the need to make time for stakeholders. Always put them first #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:16 PM EST

Servant leadership is fluid. We’ll never be done learning or growing. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: #vachat My principal always tell me...sometimes other just need to be heard. So still growing and learning as a servant leader

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: It means that you value the input of the professionals around you. A good idea is worth pursuing regardless of who it came from. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:17 PM EST

Awesome graphic & quote. It is truly amazing. Servant Leadership at its finest. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: One who cares more about the culture and vision than personal glory or credit. Who will jump in and work alongside ANYONE #vachat

robinwellshick1 Jan 16 @ 8:17 PM EST

Knowing when to be either/or, flawlessly without struggling to retain one while being required to be the other - A2 #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:18 PM EST

Moves us right into quest. 3. #vachat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:19 PM EST

Q3 #vachat What attributes do you associate with Servant Leadership? #Vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:19 PM EST

I am thinking you are reading my mind. #vachat

In reply to @robinwellshick1

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q3 #vachat Strong morals, be able to self-reflect and have genuine concern for others or all stakeholders. So many just to name a few...

robinwellshick1 Jan 16 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3 being on the humble, protectiveness of staff/students. identifying greatness and mining it to make a greater team. #vachat

robinwellshick1 Jan 16 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3. speedy corrective action and discipline #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q4 #vachat is coming up...

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3 (in picture form) can't think of anything else to add to it. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:23 PM EST

Always about the team and our followers. #Vachat

robinwellshick1 Jan 16 @ 8:21 PM EST

A3 being on the humble, protectiveness of staff/students. identifying greatness and mining it to make a greater team. #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Relationship builder, listener, seeks to build the capacity of others, compassionate, risk-taker to provide best opportunities. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Humility. One of my admins always says he hires and surrounds himself with people smarter than he is (and he's brilliant) #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4 #vachat What are some ways you have observed Servant leaders empowering others in your building?

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:24 PM EST

Yes, always find ways to celebrate others. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Humility. One of my admins always says he hires and surrounds himself with people smarter than he is (and he's brilliant) #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:26 PM EST

What are examples of Ts or Admin doing this in your building. We all learn from one another. #Vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3: Relationship builder, listener, seeks to build the capacity of others, compassionate, risk-taker to provide best opportunities. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: B/C the culture is in place & groundwork laid, Ts are scaling the walls of innovation and greatness b/c admin BELIEVES they can #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: I have seen leaders asking for input from Ts and from Ss. Transparency & honesty. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:26 PM EST

“@ErinWest_ITRT: A3 (in picture form) can't think of anything else to add to it. #vachat https://t.co/D13CjpPO9R” Servant Leadership #vachat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:27 PM EST

If we believe they can, they will believe the can and they will. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: B/C the culture is in place & groundwork laid, Ts are scaling the walls of innovation and greatness b/c admin BELIEVES they can #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: The entire SIP was created by Ts and they are running each of the goals. With shared ownership there is buy in and engagement #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:28 PM EST

“@CardwellTeachMe: A4: I have seen leaders asking for input from Ts and from Ss. Transparency & honesty. #vachat” powerful

In reply to @CardwellTeachMe

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q5: Share with #vachat a servant leader you respect & would model yourself after & WHY?

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:30 PM EST

My principal has a student advisory group where they support the entire student body. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: The entire SIP was created by Ts and they are running each of the goals. With shared ownership there is buy in and engagement #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:32 PM EST

Q5: Hands down w/o a question the epitome of a servant leader is @RELeePrincipal I hope he reads this and blushes. :) He's the best #vachat

In reply to @RELeePrincipal

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:32 PM EST

A5: My principal meets with student groups and is right there to support Ts when they are trying out something new. #vachat

robinwellshick1 Jan 16 @ 8:32 PM EST

A5 I've hit the principal lottery- She is fair , consiitent, like the kids, encouragesPD, is not a push over and can be trusted #vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:32 PM EST

Greetings #vachat from rural NE IOWA !

posickj Jan 16 @ 8:33 PM EST

A5 My model is @m4flynn. He is always kids first, a relationship builder with staff and families, and is an educator all the time. #VAChat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q5: Share with #vachat a servant leader you respect & would model yourself after & WHY?

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:33 PM EST

YES! What's great is it's modeling the expectation so Ts can pass it on to their Ss. It's a cycle. #vachat

In reply to @TiawanaG

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:34 PM EST

fan of @TechNinjaTodd & @awelcome they work for kids as well as the Ts they serve. #vachat

In reply to @TechNinjaTodd, @awelcome

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:34 PM EST

#vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:34 PM EST

#vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:34 PM EST

This is how we build capacity. #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:33 PM EST

YES! What's great is it's modeling the expectation so Ts can pass it on to their Ss. It's a cycle. #vachat
In reply to @TiawanaG

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:35 PM EST

#vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:35 PM EST

Welcome to #vachat.

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:32 PM EST

Greetings #vachat from rural NE IOWA !

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:36 PM EST

#vachat This is a powerful PLN. I appreciate everyone who is a part of it. You all help me grow.

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q6 #vachat How are you/teachers modeling Servant Leadership for Students??

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6: I do my best to ensure Ss know that there is nowhere in the world I’d rather be each&every day. My time with them is priceless. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:39 PM EST

Q6 We empathy through our Morning Meeting & Positive behavior Intervention support (PBIS) focus #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q6 #vachat How are you/teachers modeling Servant Leadership for Students??

EduGladiators Jan 16 @ 8:40 PM EST

⚖️Don't miss #EduGladiators SATURDAY as we discuss Restorative Justice! #edtechchat #flipclass #LearnLAP #NJEAchat #formativechat #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:41 PM EST

“@johnccarver: #vachat this is powerful #vachat https://t.co/lhCAHKfGKO”

In reply to @johnccarver

posickj Jan 16 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6 Staff are great leaders of National Junior Honor Society and Student Senate and they guide kids to give back. #VAChat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q6 #vachat How are you/teachers modeling Servant Leadership for Students??

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:41 PM EST

#vachat As a Supt. I never forgot I was a teacher first. I serve Principals and Teacher so they can serve students

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q6 #vachat How are you/teachers modeling Servant Leadership for Students??

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:42 PM EST

So important that we are intentionally teaching Ss about Servant Leadership...It's bigger than "I". #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6: I do my best to ensure Ss know that there is nowhere in the world I’d rather be each&every day. My time with them is priceless. #vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:42 PM EST

#vachat

stony12270 Jan 16 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: I love genuinely complimenting Ss! Especially the ones that rarely hear it! What if we all looked for these Ss each day? #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:43 PM EST

Never forget our most precious resource are our People #vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
#vachat As a Supt. I never forgot I was a teacher first. I serve Principals and Teacher so they can serve students
- TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:37 PM EST
  
  Q6 #vachat How are you/teachers modeling Servant Leadership for Students??

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:43 PM EST

Beautifully said. #vachat

In reply to @johnccarver

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q7 is coming #vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:43 PM EST

#vachat So which do you have in your world? So which are you!

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q7: #vachat What are some opportunities Ss have in your building/district to promote Servant Leadership?

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:44 PM EST

Wonderful Graphic. Who can make one for our kids that we can teach them. #vachat

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:43 PM EST

#vachat So which do you have in your world? So which are you!

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:44 PM EST

@TiawanaG I have to jump off early and get these kids headed towards bed! 5am comes early. I’ll be reading the #vachat hashtag later!

In reply to @TiawanaG

mgrosstaylor Jan 16 @ 8:45 PM EST

🗽Impossible is Nothing! Join me Tuesday w/ #divergEd as we Empower Students to Dream Bigger! #musedchat #NJEAchat #vachat #formativechat

posickj Jan 16 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4 Our health/PE teacher @Physed_Pomeroy is having 8th graders share positivity all over the building. #VAChat

In reply to @Physed_Pomeroy

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:45 PM EST

Thank you for joining! #vachat

CardwellTeachMe Jan 16 @ 8:44 PM EST

@TiawanaG I have to jump off early and get these kids headed towards bed! 5am comes early. I’ll be reading the #vachat hashtag later!
In reply to @TiawanaG

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:46 PM EST

Powerful. We love it #vachat

posickj Jan 16 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4 Our health/PE teacher @Physed_Pomeroy is having 8th graders share positivity all over the building. #VAChat
In reply to @Physed_Pomeroy

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:46 PM EST

What a difference this would make for our "High Flyers" #vachat

stony12270 Jan 16 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: I love genuinely complimenting Ss! Especially the ones that rarely hear it! What if we all looked for these Ss each day? #vachat

yankee_todd Jan 16 @ 8:47 PM EST

Hi guys! Enjoy following the chat! Todd from San Antonio, Texas. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:48 PM EST

Final Question is on the way... #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:49 PM EST

#vachat: Have you read MLK Letters from a Birmingham Jail-Here's a quote chg Injustice to illiteracy and justice replace with education.

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:50 PM EST

#vachat Please share your response #Vachat “Injustice (illiteracy) anywhere is a threat to justice (education) everywhere”.

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:51 PM EST

#vachat Here is MLK's Letter from a Birmingham jail. https://t.co/rlQyFnC5da

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:51 PM EST

#vachat Here is MLK's Letter from a Birmingham jail. https://t.co/ls32zpwTj4

johnccarver Jan 16 @ 8:52 PM EST

#vachat This is what I live to do! @howellprincipal @DrLongnecker @RyanBJackson1@cjmarczak @EricLHughes

In reply to @howellprincipal, @DrLongnecker, @EricLHughes

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:53 PM EST

We are the ambassadors of education. Every child who walks through our doors deserve our very best.Every child, every day #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:55 PM EST

#vachat As always, it's pleasure to engage with a powerful PLN. Stay connected. This week is VA Principal Week. Celebrate Principals!

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:55 PM EST

A8:A very tongue in cheek response is the movie "Idiocracy" but satire aside, MLK's more eloquent point remains true. #vachat

TiawanaG - Moderator Jan 16 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thank you for joining us, hope to see everyone back next week #vachat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 16 @ 8:55 PM EST

A8:A very tongue in cheek response is the movie "Idiocracy" but satire aside, MLK's more eloquent point remains true. #vachat