#memspachat Archive
A chat for Principals, Administrators & Lead Educators. Come join the Collaboration and Learning THURSDAY'S at 8pm ET.
Thursday August 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#MEMSPAchat
- It's OPENING NIGHT!!!! I'm tonight's moderator discussing "A Summer of Leadership" Let's start with INTRO's...
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
is STARTING NOW!!!!! Come join the learning & collaboration on "A Summer of Leadership" w/
@MrDomagalski
It's Opening Night!
participatechat
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#memspachat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hi friends! Jon here, elem principal from Livonia! Ready for a new season of
#MEMSPAchat
with
@MrDomagalski
at the helm!
#LeadPositive
debbiemcfalone
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hey, all! Debbie McFalone checking in--Living the dream in Caledonia!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
TONIGHT's MODERATOR: Mike Domagalski - St. Clair Middle School Principal in the
@ECSDSchools
Glad to be back on
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Matt Severin, Principal of Merritt Elementary School in Brandywine Community Schools. Yup, new school! I am so geeked!!
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Tweeps...I am on
#memspachat
for the next hour. If you have notifications turned on, ignore the buzzing...
MEMSPA
Aug 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
So excited to have you back, Jon!
#MEMSPAchat
is back starting now!
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hi friends! Jon here, elem principal from Livonia! Ready for a new season of
#MEMSPAchat
with
@MrDomagalski
at the helm!
#LeadPositive
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Lots of us going to new schools this fall. Good luck to you!!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mattseverin
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hello everyone! Jeff See, AP at DC Everest Senior High in Weston, WI. Let the schooling begin!!!!!!!
#memspachat
PrincipalMCS
Aug 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kelly McCloughan, Arnold Elementary
#memspachat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Drea Weiner, STEM Education Specialist out of Traverse City MI. Hope everyone had a great summer.
#memspachat
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Jonathan, new AP of Lakeshore MS, like Debbie and my boy
@dougammeraal
, I , too am
#livingthedream
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Love TC!! Lived in Cadillac for 13 years. Welcome to
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @DreaWeiner
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
so excited
#MEMSPAchat
is back!
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Questions starting in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
Look for
@MrDomagalski
for questions... Retweet and Share for others! Here we go...
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello
#MEMSPAchat
friends! Happy New School Year! Cyndi, Elementary Principal, Walled Lake.
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Thursday nights just got real again!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @BillK76
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: FIRST QUESTION to start the 2017-18
#MEMSPAchat
year What was the biggest district/building summer change that is going to affect you?
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Laura Washington, Heritage Principal, Grades 4/5 in Saline, MI
#MEMSPAchat
Looking forward to a great year!
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hi! Julie Mytych, k-4 principal in MI. Happy to be here.
#memspachat
donistamour
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
hello friends
@donistamour
Associate Director MEMSPA coming to you from my senior son's FB game Clare vs. Ithaca
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Bill, principal at the amazing Yale Elementary! Excitied to have kids back on Tuesday!
#MEMSPAchat
debbiemcfalone
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Laura,
@rewiredprinK2
and I LOVE having the Saline crew in Leadership Matters Cohort 8 this year!!!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HERprincipal, @rewiredprinK2
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Biggest change for me was moving buildings. New community, new staff, new students, new adventures! All good:)
#MEMSPAchat
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Syndee from Wayne County!
#memspachat
PrincipalMCS
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1 Superintendent left the first week of August, bond projects aren't done😊
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Kate Brohl, Principal at an Upper El in Westland...most staff turnover this summer and new sup
#MEMSPAchat
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hello,
#MEMSPAchat
Mark here, elementary principal in Hopkins, MN.
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: The biggest district change that is going to impact me is the fact that my new district chose me!
#memspachat
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Me too! Not only a new school, but also a new level! I jumped from 6-8 to PK-2 and I am loving my new team! :-)
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Biggest change for me was moving buildings. New community, new staff, new students, new adventures! All good:)
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Woot Woot!! Mark is in the
#MEMSPAchat
house!!
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. Finally completed w building construction, new custodial team.
#MEMSPAchat
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: The devastating loss of full time SSWs.
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1b: I am mostly acclimated, but still feeling out my role. Cannot wait to introduce them to obnoxiously positive new AP.
#memspachat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hi all, Joe from northern IL here for the first time! Asst Principal for a PK-2 building
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: Biggest change was moving buildings, TWICE! So excited about being at
@scmspto
and the new direction of
@ECSDSchools
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
That will sting. Is there a game plan?
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalMCS
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: More engaged partners looking for support. It's a good thing.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: FIRST QUESTION to start the 2017-18
#MEMSPAchat
year What was the biggest district/building summer change that is going to affect you?
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Welcome Joe! You're going to love this group!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @joemullikin86
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1) We welcomed a new Superintendent who started July 1, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed. She's generated excitement and energy.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Wow, welcome Mark! Honored you're checking out
#MEMSPAchat
. Much respect to you and what you do!
#principalsinaction
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: New district, new level as admin, but back to MS roots. It's like riding a bike, but I won't get as m(any) drawings from Ss.
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: FIRST QUESTION to start the 2017-18
#MEMSPAchat
year What was the biggest district/building summer change that is going to affect you?
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Principal French is IN. DA. HOUSE!!! Welcome!
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2 coming up on
#MEMSPAchat
in less than 1 minute from
@MrDomagalski
...
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I am also back in the HS after three years in MS. Also a larger district and building, but those are all positives!
#memspachat
In reply to @JWSwegles
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Made the transition from teaching HS to PK-2, adjusting but loving every minute
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @mattseverin
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2: We need time to ourselves, where did you go, what did you do to relax and retool this past summer? Share a pic on
#MEMSPAchat
...
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Thank you! I'm originally a Michigan boy, born in Royal Oak, raised in Gaylord, college in Marquette.
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Principal French is IN. DA. HOUSE!!! Welcome!
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Remember, I've seen that photo by the tree with the birds on the shirt. I KNOW you are all Michigan.
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Much like great teaching, great leadership transcends grade/age levels, right! Good luck to you!
#memspachat
In reply to @JeffreyASee
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1. Building change is supporting Ts as many of them have taken large steps to remake their classrooms,add flexible seating.
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
If you are new to Twitter or this chat, look for folks with whom you might connect. That is how to grow PLN.
#memspachat
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: Porcupine Mts. No cell service and family only! It was perfect!
#MEMSPAchat
PrincipalMCS
Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Had the honor to see my husbands Uncle receive the Medal of Honor. Unreal experience.
#memspachat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: My friend and I took on Philly to relax and explore.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q2: We need time to ourselves, where did you go, what did you do to relax and retool this past summer? Share a pic on
#MEMSPAchat
...
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Enjoyed every fun opportunity and family time...in Bay Harbor now
#MEMSPAchat
donistamour
Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Julie that is sad. Here's hoping u & your team get to plan alternatives
#SEL
&
#mindfulness
#memspachat
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: The devastating loss of full time SSWs.
#memspachat
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2) I got to spend a week here; at a cabin, on an island, in a lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I unplugged.
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: Took 2 weeks off to spend time with my family between jobs, a week in the smokey mtns, and drove to TN to see the eclipse
#MEMSPAchat
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
He was the talk of SW Michigan (and the state I'm sure) for months, and rightfully so. I started my teaching career in Bangor.
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalMCS
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2. Lots of baseball, coaching my sons team was a blast. (Hence profile pic) Adult weekend to Nashville was a lot of fun too!
#MEMSPAchat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 spent time in Sawyer, MI at our lake 🏡 and on the beach
#MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Question 3 is next on
#MEMSPAchat
, stay tuned....
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
Mike from Warren checking in after making the rounds at our 3 new stadiums "opening night ceremonies".
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. I spent every minute camping in our new camper & cherishing the time w my husband & children.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Hawaii with the family, 2 weeks! AMAZING!
#MEMSPAchat
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: first time in 9 years...took 6 weeks off and RELAXED!
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3: What type of PD did you attend this summer that you are excited about sharing with your staff or colleagues?
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Almost no summer with new job, but lots of time at concerts in communities near camper.
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: got a little excited thinking about Ludington & forgot the hashtag
#MEMSPAchat
😮
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3. No direct PD, but read lots of good books, especially
#LLAP
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2b: We did sneak in a quick two-day trip before I left.
#memspachat
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Drove to Vermont...was wonderful, beautiful...can't wait to do it again!
#Memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Spectacular view!
#memspachat
In reply to @kobrohl
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3) Shared tools w other principals at the
#NPC17
in Philly. Excited to use
@Flipgrid
to amplify student, staff & family voices.
#MEMSPAchat
debbiemcfalone
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I had a blast this summer giving two keynote addresses--new for me. MASB and Haslett Schools Opening Day! It was big fun!
#memspachat
Kyle_Mayer1
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Always enjoy
#memspachat
. A great place to listen and learn.
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Pretty impressive pics, Mark...beautiful.
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Ha! Sold my house which meant projects which meant no trips other than seeing fam. Did get son in prek across from Lake MI.
#memspachat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: I went to a fab tech ed conference where every workshop had a hands on activity that you could take directly to PD/classroom
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3: What type of PD did you attend this summer that you are excited about sharing with your staff or colleagues?
#MEMSPAchat
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT
#memspachat
Spent a weekend in Grand Haven, for Soccer in the Sand.
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
What else did you read? Here are some of my great reads:
https://t.co/OHCys2FaTG
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @BillK76
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3 Journeying through the
#7Habits
trainings with staff as we begin our journey of becoming a
@TheLeaderinMe
school
#MEMSPAchat
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Nerd Camp was exceptional. PBL 201 with the Buck Institute and many team members really has me fired up!
#MEMSPAchat
richbacolor
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Hello
#memspachat
- I am lucky to work with
@Syndee_Sue
on science curriculum at WRESA. She's retiring. I'm not. Got sci Qs? Hit me up.
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Syndee from Wayne County!
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Had great summer learning at the Summer Learning Institute with awesome presentations by
@debbiemcfalone
&
@rewiredprinK2
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Not really summer, but attended Collaborative Leadership with
@peterdewitt
at
#1stedu
in Wisconsin.
#memspachat
donistamour
Aug 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Dundee that sound fantastic
#Memspachat
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Drove to Vermont...was wonderful, beautiful...can't wait to do it again!
#Memspachat
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3. Inspiring time reading
#sldunktank
and meeting
@RickJetter
@RebeccaCoda
. Thanks to
@Syndee_Sue
#MEMSPAchat
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: Amazing
#sldunkdank
PD arranged by
@Syndee_Sue
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3b: My best PD has been getting to know new staff I serve and APPLYING my
#LeadLAP
and other PD to my new reality.
#memspachat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Question 4 is on deck... Get ready! Great work everyone! Love the
#MEMSPAchat
crew, ALWAYS! Thursday's 8-9pm
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: saw
@RebeccaCoda
&
@RickJetter
with
#sldunktank
thanks to
@Syndee_Sue
reminds me my first three years really happened!
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Tough to top Hawaii!!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Welcome!
#memspachat
In reply to @Syndee_Sue
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: Read a few books, but learned a lot about collaborating on house projects with wifey.
#Imnothandy
#stayinmylane
#yesdear
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4: Was there a specific break out session or workshop that you enjoyed or benefited you recently for the new school year?
#MEMSPAchat
StacyVespremiCD
Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2 and A3 I got a new "job" this summer and the customer service training was so applicable to what we do
#MEMSPAchat
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Rich is the Science Go to GUY!!!! He is AWESOME.
#Memspachat
richbacolor
Aug 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Hello
#memspachat
- I am lucky to work with
@Syndee_Sue
on science curriculum at WRESA. She's retiring. I'm not. Got sci Qs? Hit me up.
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Syndee from Wayne County!
#memspachat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Ahhh! I'm late to the party :) Welcome back everyone
#MEMSPAChat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A4 Had some great breakouts/discussions with
@mikelubelfeld
&
@npolyak
at
#ASuperWeek
2.0 this summer.
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A4: I have truly benefited from Studer training and support. Almost no admin PD in previous gig. No more "Just Google it."
#memspachat
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Hmm...looks like a Lifetouch party theme idea if you ask me.
#memspachat
In reply to @jon_wennstrom, @MrDomagalski
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4) The most beneficial recent work was bringing a group of staff members together to recharge our PBIS work.
#KeepItNiceDaily
.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4: Was there a specific break out session or workshop that you enjoyed or benefited you recently for the new school year?
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Got to hear
@gcouros
present, met
@RickJetter
&
@RebeccaCoda
& all the sessions at
#MEMSPASLI17
...Good summer of learning!!
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
More of us need to have that customer service lens. SO important.
#memspachat
In reply to @StacyVespremiCD
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: The reminder that we need diverse books in our classrooms. All kids to feel a connection to literature!
#memspachat
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4. The new Seclusion and Restraint was AMAZING! .....(can you sense the sarcasm through twitter?? Love the new mandates!)
#MEMSPAchat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Our district is also doing the Studer training. Great stuff.
#MEMSPAChat
In reply to @JeffreyASee
secorsig
Aug 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Welcome back! Just wrapped out with open house here in Hudsonville and ready to chat
#MEMSPAchat
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: I attended the NAESP Mentor training in Alexandria VA. It's coming to
#MEMSPA
in Oct. Highly Recommend!
#MEMSPAchat
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4. Our district leaders focused our Kick off theme of promoting working hard while maintaining balance.
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4b: Stop it. All of you. You know that Bloodborne Pathogens is where it's at.
#memspachat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: Fav workshop was textile fabrication. It was simple, accessible, showcased Ss learning & included a wide range of ages.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4: Was there a specific break out session or workshop that you enjoyed or benefited you recently for the new school year?
#MEMSPAchat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 The
@HUMANeX
conf was amazing with
@gcouros
@JonGordon11
@mikelubelfeld
@npolyak
and so many others! Invigorating as a leader
#MEMSPAchat
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A:3 New job, new school. Same district. My learning has come from my new colleagues.
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4: New district does a 1 day admin "retreat", great to meet/get to know ad staff in a relaxed environment. Played pickleball!
#memspachat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Question 5 is up next on
#MEMSPAchat
- less than one minute!
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What books did you read this summer that were engaging and helpful as it pertains to educational leadership? Suggestions?
#MEMSPAchat
secorsig
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4 - went through
#AdaptiveSchools
training again with
@sewardstephen
. Best PD I've ever been a part of
#MEMSPAchat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A5:
#Memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A5: Too many 2 cnt. LeadLAP, Renegade Leadership, Start. Right. Now, Empower, Hacking Leadership x 2, reread Innovator's Mindset
#memspachat
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Great shelfie!
#memspachat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A5:
#Memspachat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5:
#memspachat
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: Finally finished Innovator's mindset and read Lead like a Pirate. Working on Renegade Leadership now.
#MEMSPAchat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5 The Book Whisperer, Balanced Leadership, Radical Candor by
@kimballscott
, Power of Positive Leadership by
@JonGordon11
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What books did you read this summer that were engaging and helpful as it pertains to educational leadership? Suggestions?
#MEMSPAchat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
This inspires me to get cracking on my independent reading.
#MEMSPAchat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A5:
#Memspachat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Thanks! I'm a little addicted to reading...
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @CyndiNickel
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
Aug 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Great reads!
@KristenBrickey
@AaronPBaughman
@Andrealyneen
AllysonApsey
Aug 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Hi
#MEMSPAchat
friends!! Jumping in to wish you a great year. Can't wait to hear about all the awesome things you are doing ❤️😊❤️😊
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT
We can't forget the Radical Candor Podcast.
#memspachat
In reply to @joemullikin86, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Radical Candor is a great read
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JeffreyASee, @joemullikin86, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: 5 Obsessions of an Extraordinary Exec, Love Wins, and Wait What, all quick reads. Highly recommend Love Wins and Wait What
#memspachat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I thought the book was spectacular & have been using the app to drive conversations
#MEMSPAchat
@candor
In reply to @JeffreyASee, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11, @candor
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5: Two great reads this summer.
#SLdunktank
&
#ArtofHappiness
Finding Balance
#MEMSPAchat
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5: MindShift was at the top of my list.
#MEMSPAchat
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5) I can't share the title of book here that helped me most. It's about declutting things in your life. DM me for title.
#MEMSPAchat
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 I really enjoyed reading
#KidsDeserveIt
this summer.
#MEMSPAchat
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Finishing up
#SLdunktank
now
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @jon_wennstrom
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5. Lean In, re read my classics- 7 habits, Leverage by Tom Many. Just started reading The Zen Teacher
@thezenteacher
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Question 6 is on deck, get ready
#MEMSPAchat
crew...
chieflearner06
Aug 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Michael Johnson of Ann Arbor Public Schools, Chief Learner of Carpenter Elementary School...white hat READY to BUILD!
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I have only listened to Podcast. App?? Where??
#memspachat
In reply to @joemullikin86, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11, @candor
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6: How has your Growth Mindset changed, evolved, improved, etc... over the summer? New thoughts, Ideas, anything…?
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I think I know that book:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
On my iPhone. It's just called Candor Coach. It's great
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JeffreyASee, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11, @candor
Syndee_Sue
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Add
@sherylsandberg
Option B to your list...life changing!
#Memspachat
In reply to @CyndiNickel, @thezenteacher, @sherylsandberg
secorsig
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5- Lead Like a Pirate really rekindled the fire I had burning from Teach Like a Pirate
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
How was Lean In?
#memspachat
In reply to @CyndiNickel, @thezenteacher
AllysonApsey
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I know! Enjoying a chilly summer night with some friends. Catch up soon 😊
#MEMSPACHAT
In reply to @jon_wennstrom
richbacolor
Aug 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
.
@MEMSPAchat
You twittery admins and your sci teachers are welcome to do a science with
@MSTAMich
&
#miscichat
too
#MEMSPAchat
HERprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Q6: Really understanding the "why" kids needing more than content. 4Cs thinking really does need to happen for kids.
#MEMSPAchat
aatprincipal
Aug 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Started in a new district this summer. Have to maintain that Growth Mindset, so much to learn but with a GREAT team!
#memspachat
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6. Motto for this year- EXCITE....ENGAGE....EMPOWER looking forward to all the new ideas & challenges that await this year!
#MEMSPAchat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Thanks, Joe! I sent survey to staff even though I am new. Will shape my goals this year. I will post publicly.
#memspachat
.
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
On my iPhone. It's just called Candor Coach. It's great
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @JeffreyASee, @kimballscott, @JonGordon11, @candor
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Haha, just looked it up! Interest peaked!
#memspachat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6: With a new school and new team, I'm trying to look at everything with new eyes & ready to try new things!
#MEMSPAchat
#GrowthMindset
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6) Even after 36 years in education, 21 as principal, I'm never too old to reflect, learn, grow, take risks, role model.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6: How has your Growth Mindset changed, evolved, improved, etc... over the summer? New thoughts, Ideas, anything…?
#MEMSPAchat
secorsig
Aug 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
"Grow" and "stretch" our team as individuals, teams, and for the district. Encourage cognitive conflict and inspire innovation
#MEMSPAchat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6: My growth mindset has evolved to create space to being aware of when I'm judging others and myself too harsh. Compassion.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6: How has your Growth Mindset changed, evolved, improved, etc... over the summer? New thoughts, Ideas, anything…?
#MEMSPAchat
chieflearner06
Aug 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Our theme is: READY 2 BUILD! If you build it well, they will come, stay & feel welcomed. Looking forward 2building w/my team
#memspachat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
There's a TED Talk for those who aren't aware.
#memspachat
In reply to @JWSwegles, @PrincipalFrench
DrBody4Life
Aug 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
In a new position and school this year, so I'm trying to determine how I can be a value added individual to students and staff.
#MEMSPAchat
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#memspachat
Love that theme
chieflearner06
Aug 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Our theme is: READY 2 BUILD! If you build it well, they will come, stay & feel welcomed. Looking forward 2building w/my team
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT
https://t.co/YXJdNU1D7U
#memspachat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q7: What has
@MEMSPA
done over the past several months that will benefit you in the future? Workshops, Summit, Readings, ...???
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Question 7 is coming up next on
#MEMSPAchat
...
PaulLiabenow
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Caring for five-year-old grandson post surgery today/tonight. Sorry I'm missing you all.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Love the pics on
@chieflearner06
theme "READY 2 BUILD" on twitter and Facebook! A true leader with meaning and inspiration!
#MEMSPAchat
chieflearner06
Aug 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Our theme is: READY 2 BUILD! If you build it well, they will come, stay & feel welcomed. Looking forward 2building w/my team
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: I didn't hit my stride until 16 years as a teacher. My wife says I'm not the man she married (not a bad thing). Now an adm.
#memspachat
mattseverin
Aug 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A7: Not sure if this is too off-topic, but I joined a gym.
#MEMSPAchat
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: Being the NKOTB, I'm getting a great perspective of what new students go through and how to give them added support
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: Our theme this year:
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
Aug 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: Taking up running has really transformed my thinking about growth mindset. It's about persistence, improving day by day!
#MEMSPAchat
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6. I'm focusing on LIVE WELL. LEAD STRONG. Using that as my framework as I design the school year.
@debbiemcfalone
#MEMSPAchat
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I did a workshop where the room had to build a geodesic dome out of newspaper. It was inspiring to see the Ts struggle w/it.
#memspachat
In reply to @chieflearner06
PrincipalMCS
Aug 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7 Helped work through and provide opportunities to plan for 3rd grade reading law.
#memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6b: I can learn from new community, but I also found my voice. I think I have a new lens to bring to new role.
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: The magic of
@MEMSPA
is in its people and how they inspire me, support me, and push my thinking...online & in person!
#MEMSPAchat
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Thanks,
#MEMSPAchat
, for welcoming this Minnesotan. Michigan will always have a special place in my heart as Ilived there my first 22 years.
DreaWeiner
Aug 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7: Honestly the
#MEMSPAchat
is the most valuable thing to me from
@MEMSPA
these past 7 months.
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q7: What has
@MEMSPA
done over the past several months that will benefit you in the future? Workshops, Summit, Readings, ...???
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
Aug 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Last question coming up on
#MEMSPAchat
tonight. Q8...
#MEMSPAchat
WILL BE ON next week! Check us out on Thursday, August 31 at 8:00pm!!!
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
You're always welcome here Mark! Thanks for all your inspiration (and your killer back to school video:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Thanks,
#Memspachat
for welcoming this Cheesehead from 'Sconnie. Looking forward to learning all year.
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q8: What is a suggestion you can give
@MEMSPA
to improve summer leadership opportunities in the future?
#MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPA
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7
#memspachat
The Thursday night chats
@memspa
keep mepositive and focused on staying student centered
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7.
@memspa
offers top-notch professional development, developing my relationships w
@memspa
colleagues,
#MEMSPAchat
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: Memspachat and then connecting with so many amazing educators on Twitter because of it
#Memspachat
JeffreyASee
Aug 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q8: I'm an outsider, but I say the same thing to WI Admin Assoc: Help more leaders get connected. We are better together.
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A8: Have met several aspiring administrators recently. Maybe more
#MEMSPA
workshops for aspiring admins & mentors?
#MEMSPAchat
kobrohl
Aug 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Shout out to
@conniehamilton
for introducing me to tweetdeck so I can keep up during
#MEMSPAchat
#Waynelsl
@Syndee_Sue
DrBody4Life
Aug 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Even though I'm not in your state, I have followed you all because of your accomplishments, positivity and wisdom. Thanks!
#MEMSPAchat
mschulte50
Aug 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT
#memspachat
A8: Roadtrip!! Get a bus and take the east siders to west side schools. Or take the southerners UP NORTH.
CyndiNickel
Aug 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Great to connect w
@JulieMytych
@Syndee_Sue
having a real life
#Memspachat
here in the kitchen
JulieMytych
Aug 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: Memspachat and then connecting with so many amazing educators on Twitter because of it
#Memspachat
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Cont to explore the mitten with SLI. So many wonderful places to be during the summer in our great state.
#memspachat
PrincipalFrench
Aug 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Adele hasn't contacted me yet for a duet, I'm still waiting!
#MEMSPAchat
https://t.co/mJT7FykktY
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT
You're always welcome here Mark! Thanks for all your inspiration (and your killer back to school video:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PrincipalFrench
jon_wennstrom
Aug 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Hard to believe that I started these chats on my phone! LOL
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @kobrohl, @conniehamilton, @Syndee_Sue
joemullikin86
Aug 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thanks
#MEMSPAchat
for a great chat tonight! I might be in IL now but I'll always be a
@tigers
#GreatLakesRaised
#puremichigan
JWSwegles
Aug 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Just like that
#MEMSPAChat
is...again
BillK76
Aug 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Good luck to all
#MEMSPAchat
this school year. Keep fighting the good fight! Thank you
@MrDomagalski
for a great first chat!
DrBody4Life
Aug 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8 Even though I'm not in your state, I have followed you all because of your accomplishments, positivity and wisdom. Thanks!
#MEMSPAchat