#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday October 23, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal, PD Faculty, and Moderator for
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Lindsay from TX, teach 1/2 day PK and serve as admin/Instructional Specialist the other 1/2
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Jaime, Associate Principal from central VA checking in.
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I've been thinking about the concept of a
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Terri, Associate Principal, HS, Delaware
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Tonight we are discussing "Turning Passion into Purpose"
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Q1: How do we identify the passions in our students?
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- Look deeper. What are S's failing at, yet are coming back for more? Could be the start of passion.
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A1: we find our Ss passions by observing and talking to them. Listen and Learn! https://t.co/YFJ1h7QDkf
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Q1: How do we identify the passions in our students?
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- I'm told TweetDeck is slow this evening.
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A1: talk to them; learn about them outside of the academics. Connect w/S on their level and then that can lead to academic passions
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A1 - bldg relationships & observing Ss in class activities
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Q2: How do we identify and nurture the passions in our colleagues?
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A2: again, talk to them outside of academic convo. Get to know the person in the classroom, this will again lead 2 prof passions
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Want to know what drives your colleagues? Ask why they became a teacher.
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A2 cont. once passions are recognized you can find attributable PD, book studies, Twitter chats etc to help them grow
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Similarly to students, we talk with and encourage them. We find ways to support, not compete or critique. https://t.co/BVjkYnUzYA
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Q2: How do we identify and nurture the passions in our colleagues?
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A2: look and listen! Values come out in actions. Important to provide outlets for extending these into learning and improvement
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Q3: What gets in the way of turning passions into purpose (action)?
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A3: time, out of school commitments, know how, willingness to take a risk
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Our staff created their own Twitter chat we just help promote it. So proud of them!
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A3: all the things we need to do each day that don't always align with our values. Have to try to prioritize passion and joy
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Such a great idea! I would love to help them facilitate this! We have a big learning curve to tackle first! https://t.co/h1kwsF8fih
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Our staff created their own Twitter chat we just help promote it. So proud of them!
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It's been a two year process of tweeting, but year 2 has seen tremendous growth in Ts comfort, we use it all the time
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Q4: What can we, as leaders, do to ensure that school is a building built around passion and not requirement?
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A4 We can encourage the passions of our staff and leaders. When we only stick to the official playbook we miss opportunities
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A4 bring you +Ss passions in2 teaching;make the standards work for YOU,rather than you working for them; it's work but it will work!
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A4: Ts and Ss turn in their best performances when it involves something they are passionate about.
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Q5: YOUR TURN - What makes/made you want to lead?
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A5 I experienced a terrible princ;she destroyed our staff/campus;i knew there was so much I could do so this didn't happen 2 others
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You ARE a great leader, ! You inspire me
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It's unfortunate that we can sometimes learn more what NOT to do from a poor leader--but still a good lesson
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luckily I am now learning under an amazing leader and I am so grateful for it.
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Thank you for joining tonight. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
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