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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #SAMedchat! Our topic tonight is The Attitude of the Leader. Please take a moment to introduce yourself: name, role, & location.

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Good evening #SAMedchat! Adrian from Bozeman here. Looking forward to hosting this empowering topic!

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Gordon, principal at the middle school in Lockwood #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome! I'm glad you can join us tonight on #SAMedchat.

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

Chat will be the standard Q1, A1 format. Include #SAMedchat on every post.

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

Good evening, everyone ;-) Crista Anderson, Dixon school principal. #samedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

Kelly. AP lockwood #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome friend! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Question 1 is on its way… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Always great to learn with you! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1: Why do you get up in the morning and come to school only to face the countless typical challenges that crop up every day? #SAMedchat

LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Nick, assistant principal at @HellgateHigh in Missoula #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Welcome to #SAMedchat! We're glad you're here!

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1. I get up knowing that ss and talk rely on my energy and leadership. I enjoy my job #SAMedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Thanks! I'll be a sporadic participant tonight... Multitasking. Great topic though. Couldn't miss it! #samedchat

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1. I get up knowing I'm valued by my bosses and that I have a team of people to help me #SAMedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Thanks! You too! Hanging in there... Tough week, but we have those. #samedchat

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gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 I love my job and the challenges it brings. I hope that I can reach students that struggle and challenge those that need it. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: I am passionate about positively contributing to our community, families, teachers, & students. I love what I do! #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

The power of a PLN. I am glad you have that there. #SAMedchat

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LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: To make a positive impact in someone's life. #samedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I get up every day, do what I do, because I appreciate the power of a consistent vision to support students and staff. #samedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: My role as principal, is to help structure that vision… Support implementation… Close the gaps through establishing systems. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

By acknowledging that, I am sure your impact is far reaching... #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

#TRUTH - Great purpose! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

Question 2 coming in one minute… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

As we heard from @PrincipalKafele we know that a consistent vision strongly impacts school - change, success, etc. #SAMedchat

In reply to @cristama, @PrincipalKafele

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1.2 plus I get to work with @kinsey80. His wealth of knowledge and ideas is never ending. #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

Q2: How are you intentional about what you do as a leader? Reactive vs. Intentional? #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

I know I've grown professionally from him through our #SAMedchat discussions!

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

I will say @gklasna and I are a good team. We balance out. We laugh a lot. We do a lot to be intentional in instruction, etc.#samedchat

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LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: since my purpose is to influence and promote a positive culture, I am intentionally positive in my interactions with people #samedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: We use a lot of data and preparation to be ready for challenges in instruction, discipline, attendance #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

It is all about relationships, isn't it? #SAMedchat

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 We plan intentionally. We have a sense of what we need to prepare for and how to reduce stress and improve students and staff #samedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

A1: I'm intentional in supporting shifts by ensuring teachers, support staff, school board, & community have access to the "why". #SAMedchat

LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: build staff and Ss up so they can do their best, be their best, and positive influence others #samedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 everything needs to have a purpose not just throwing something at the wall to see what sticks. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2: I try to be thoughtful in providing support to our team and to our students. I reflect on individual needs, our vision... #SAMedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2. We are looking at being more intentional at our staff celebrations and morale. We want to do more for our valued staff. #samedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A1: I'm intentional in connecting w/as many people as possible on daily basis. Strive to be accessible & timely w/communications. #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2 Sometimes we have to react to something that was unforeseen but we really try to look at all angles so there no surprises #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

Transparency is so important. That builds trust in teams... #SAMedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: I'm intentional in supporting shifts by ensuring teachers, support staff, school board, & community have access to the "why". #SAMedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: I'm intentional in connecting w/as many people as possible on daily basis. Strive to be accessible & timely w/communications. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Question 3 coming in one minute… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

It sounds like you have a very thoughtful team #SAMedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Oops!! I told you I was multitasking ;-) Had to repost my last two with the right question number. Details, details ;-) #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q3: Do you have a vision of what you expect your students to achieve? #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

our entire admin team works very well together. #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

Yes sir!!! #SAMedchat

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3. I would like to think we want to make sure our kids are ready to enter high school and be able to have success. #samedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3. I like thinking kids will be able to navigate and graduate high school w skills that we give them. we have high expect #samedchat

jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q1: I wake up in the morning knowing what we do as a school makea a difference jn the community I love #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 I hope when students walkout of our doors and head to high school they don't think "I wish I would have been taught that" #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: I hope our Ss leave our doors as caring & contributing members to society. They are global learners who are kind & thoughtful #SAMedchat

LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: I envision a school where my students feel fulfilled, have a sense of belonging and purpose #samedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3. We take pride that our kids excel in academics in hs and are contributing to our community and society. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

That is powerful sir! Welcome! #SAMedchat

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jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q2: definitely a mix of reacting to different events and working to be intentional on bigger more important issues #SAMedchat

LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: Additionally I envision that they feel prepared for what lies ahead as a result of our impact #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

Relationships & Connections - I dig it! #SAMedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

A3: Achievement for us declines fairly rapidly in intermediate grades. Our focus is ensuring quality, engaging instr w/+mindset. #SAMedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3 We like to model our vision for students and to have LW alumni come back to share successes. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

Thoughtful and purposeful... #SAMedchat

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3. We highlight past student success with posters and bios of them. They have come back to talk to our kids. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

True - Sometimes it's not what we teach, it is how we teach it #SAMedchat

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gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

it's great to see students come back excited about high school and what they are doing. #SAMedchat

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jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: I like to think of where my students will be in 15 years and my hope is that they will have agood life and be well #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

I like how you incorporate former students into the lives of current ones #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Question 4 coming in one minute... #SAMedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

this is terrific. well said. #samedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Yes, and an understanding of the learners in the classroom. Need to do better where we see gaps widening. Adjust #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

True - Sometimes it's not what we teach, it is how we teach it #SAMedchat
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Yes! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q4: Do you see yourself as the number-one determinant of the success or failure of your students? #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

Agreed. Personalized instruction is the key to success for many of our Ss. #SAMedchat

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kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4. I don't see myself. I see our whole school community as a key part of this. We believe all our kids can be successful. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

The impact of a T can go a long way. #SAMedchat

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LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: this makes me think of @ToddWhitaker. Says great Ps accept these responsibilities. Yes, we are the determining factors #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4: I think the vision, mission, & purpose of a principal can have +/- impact of a school & community. #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

A4 I hope I can partner w/ parents, Ts and others to help Ss be successful. There are times I feel like we are their last hope #SAMedchat

kinsey80 Feb 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

amen. #samedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4: Currently, definitely the lead holding things together as we build sustainable systems w/shared leadership. Then hub... #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4.2: I've seen a school go from a pos. environment to a struggling one in 1 yr. Ts were the same, but there was a change in A. #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

without a doubt #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

We can make or break a school's culture. #SAMedchat

In reply to @LaatschNick, @ToddWhitaker

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

Sometimes we are... #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

Question 5 coming in one minute… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q5: What do you see are the key elements of successful school leadership? #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

We do act as connectors within a system. It is amazing how much we can influence our environment & change. #SAMedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: As principal & superintendent, aligning Fed & local Grants, PD, staffing in… Helps solidify trajectory, then ensure buy-in #SAMedchat

jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

A4: I seen myself as one of the determinants and having great staff as just as important, if not more. Good School>poverty #SAMedchat

jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4: I seen myself as one of the determinants and having great staff is just as important, if not more. Good School>poverty #SAMedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

I Think I have a couple things… I will forward and add to discussion when I'm at my computer. #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

@jasondcummins It is so important to surround yourself w/great people who are student centered & team players. #SAMedchat

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cristama Feb 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

I do feel we have done students at the service, by including those factors on traditional report cards. #samedchat

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gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

A5 A willingness to understand that you do not know it all and are still a learner as well. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

True! We never stop growing & learning. #SAMedchat

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gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

When I first started in Admin. I thought I had to have all the answers right away. When I changed that thinking life got better #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

I am so glad that I get to learn from you my friend. #SAMedchat

jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

yes, leaders should seek this and not be afraid to acknowledge those more skilled than them in their respective areas
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LaatschNick Feb 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5: create and maintain a positive school culture, develop people so they can do their best/be their best, inspire, learn, care #samedchat

cristama Feb 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: To be an effective school leader, listen a lot more than you speak. Listen to ALL stakeholders & keep student growth as focus #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

All I have to say is... #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:54 PM EST

We always have to keep the main thing the main thing :) #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

Sometimes that is a very difficult first step to change. I appreciate you sharing that. #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

One more... #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

I don't even want to answer Q5-I appreciate all the thoughtful answers this PLN has shared-I don't think I can add anything else! #SAMedchat

gklasna Feb 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

@AdrianAdvinMT thank you for leading tonight #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

Agreed! We have a wonderful PLN here in Montana! #SAMedchat

jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

Friend, I'm learning from all of you guys. You're my better, smarter group that I glean from! Tons of great leaders in MT
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jasondcummins Feb 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

good point, students learning is what we are about as schools #SAMedchat

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