Run by Iowa educators, #IAedchat is on Twitter the first, second, and third Sundays each month at 8:00pm CST. We have added #IAedchat LIVE to the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm CST. This will take place in Google Hangout on Air. We will share the invitation and link to #IAedchat LIVE each month.
I only have one Sunday alarm, and it is for 8:00 pm to remind me to join the #IAedChat! Looking forward to tonight’s discussion on self care and burnout prevention!
I only have one Sunday alarm, and it is for 8:00 pm to remind me to join the #IAedChat! Looking forward to tonight’s discussion on self care and burnout prevention!
Hello! My name is Eric Hoops and I am an elementary assistant principal in Chanute, KS. Looking forward to tonight's chat about self care and burnout prevention! #IAedchat
Hello! My name is Eric Hoops and I am an elementary assistant principal in Chanute, KS. Looking forward to tonight's chat about self care and burnout prevention! #IAedchat
Choice: A Key Ingredient for Teaching and Learning" @regieroutman “We get far greater results–not to mention better engagement, enjoyment, and higher quality of work–when students have some choice in what they do” https://t.co/FsxDQbQg8G#plaea#edchat#iaedchat
Good evening, #iaedchat. Dan Butler, I serve as the principal of @EpworthElem in the Western Dubuque School District. Happy to participate and moderate the conversation tonight with my partners in crime: @townsleyaj and @DuffysClassroom!
Brittney Howell, Director of Special Education for a school district in Central Kentucky! Teacher and Administrator self-care is such an important conversation! #IAedchat
A1: Just like anything that I consider vital, I make sure to schedule and complete a workout every morning. That gets me centered to go about my day. #IAedChat
A1: I exercise (should more often); spend time with my wife and daughters; read; go to arts events; spend time with those who give off positive energy; and a glass of red wine and dark chocolate every now and again...you know, for my health. #iaedchat
A1: Look for the good instead of dwelling on negative, exercise, eat well and hobbies. Also focus on my why-no matter what happens, I'm still here becuase I know I can do better for these kids who need better. #iaedchat
A1: #IAedchat I have to intentionally plan time to enjoy positive experiences within the district. For me, getting into classrooms, hanging out with kids at lunch, arrival and dismissal high-fives re-energize my “WHY!”
A1: I love re-reading my favorite books, so I do that a lot during the school year. I don't have to absorb as much when I re-read, so it's perfect after days of teaching. #iaedchat
A1: I have realized I am at my best when I eat right, exercise, and get an appropriate amount of sleep. This certainly does not always happen; however, I am certainly at my best when it does. I also find things outside of school to do that I enjoy. #iaedchat
A1 - I think we still need to really work on this, but one thing we did this year was allowing more choice and work time during PD days with a must do/may do list. This was just a small start to allow teachers do get things done. #IAedChat
I think the first thing we have to do is be honest with ourselves through reflection. Recognize when you are getting burned out. I have found that exercise helps a great deal and also being able to politely say “no” to certain requests. #IAedChat
A1: I get up early before the rest of the family to workout. Throughout the day, I spend time in classrooms, hallways and the lunchroom to visit with students and see how things are going in the building. What ideas do you have to encourage your staff self-care? #IAedchat
A1: To promote self care, I make time to do what makes me happy. Whether that is beating my hubs at dominos, visiting my adorable nieces, or snuggling with my pup (look how cute!) #IAedChat
A1: To promote self care, I make time to do what makes me happy. Whether that is beating my hubs at dominos, visiting my adorable nieces, or snuggling with my pup (look how cute!) #IAedChat
A1 #IAedChat Jake l-principal-Katy,Tx- During the summer, TAKE a break! Do it with LOVED ones. I recently went to NAESP in Orlando, wife, daught. & niece there. Network- do things with peers! Talk to peers and listen to peers, they KNOW your pain! Love my PLN, thnx @casas_jimmy
A1: I think we first have to be honest with ourselves through reflection. We have to recognize the problem before we can address it. Two things which work for me: exercise and having the ability to politely say “no” to certain requests. #IAedChat
A1: Mike from Marshalltown tuning in. I spend time with family doing a activities NOT related to my job. I find I'm much more energized and have lots of stories to share when I spend time doing other things. #iaedchat
A1: #IAedchat I have to intentionally plan time to enjoy positive experiences within the district. For me, getting into classrooms, hanging out with kids at lunch, arrival and dismissal high-fives re-energize my “WHY!”
A1: Mike from Marshalltown tuning in. I spend time with family doing a activities NOT related to my job. I find I'm much more energized and have lots of stories to share when I spend time doing other things. #iaedchat
A1. I exercise as well, as many people have tweeted, but I also try to read books for fun, hard to do sometimes, but a good fiction book does help after a tough day #iaedchat
A2: Too many times we say yes to things without realizing that means we’re simultaneously saying no to other things. Saying yes/no isn’t bad, we just need to be more intentional about prioritizing our yeses for things that matter. #IAedChat
Brian from IL checking in a bit tardy
A2 The worst thing Ts can do is not have an intentional life outside the classroom There must be a part of our lives w/o text books & grading #iaedchat
Thanks! Sorry for the delay! Working on some vehicle maintenance while it's cooler out. Goes with my doing others things not related to my work! #iaedchat
A2: I think the tendency to shoot for perfection in everything leads to burn out. We are trying to help our students understand how to learn from mistakes, but sometimes we don't allow ourselves the same privilege. #iaedchat
A2: It has the potential to be exhausting when balancing a number of items in addition to scaffolding instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Add critiques & insults of the profession? Yeah, it's tiring. What we need are educators to pull together for strength. #iaedchat
A2: Too much to do and not enough resources (time, energy, skill, etc) to do it, burnout can happen. When educators feel as though they do not have a voice and feel micromanaged. Also when there is a clash in values or beliefs within the organization. All risks. #iaedchat
Yes! I also like to camp out in classrooms to watch all the great things our teachers and students are doing. Often puts things in perspective. #IAedChat
A2: We struggle to meet the needs of a variety of students and there is ALWAYS MORE TO DO... we are nurturers and push students to work hard... so we do too! #iaedchat
The more I talk with educators from all over, the more I truly feel it’s THIS more than anything else. Hope to focus more on this topic for a PhD in the future. #iaedchat
A2. I think part of it is the worries about students that we take home with us. We care about students so much that we take those concerns home to try to figure out possible solutions that could help them. #iaedchat
A2: For me, I've experienced burnout at times when I was singularly focused on my job. This would include spending every opportunity improving my practice with workshops and extended learning. Not enough time was spent outside of my field focused on my other interests. #iaedchat
A2: For me, I've experienced burnout at times when I was singularly focused on my job. This would include spending every opportunity improving my practice with workshops and extended learning. Not enough time was spent outside of my field focused on my other interests. #iaedchat
A2.2: It is such a challenge to disconnect from work in 2018. The boundary lines have been seriously blurred with instant access to your classroom or office through technology applications. It takes more intentional effort than ever in the opinion of this educator. #iaedchat
A1: I’m very similar, Jon. I decided to add more fiction to my reading arsenal this summer, with my current book being “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” #IAedChat
Great point, Jon. We're one of few professions where we carry the weight of others on our hearts and minds after we walk out of work. We may not physically be at school, but for so many of us, our minds are in some way "at" school. #iaedchat
A2. I think part of it is the worries about students that we take home with us. We care about students so much that we take those concerns home to try to figure out possible solutions that could help them. #iaedchat
A2.b: When I have branched out with my other interests, I have found I have more stories to share with the students. It's one of the ways I have been able to connect with kids in the class. #iaedchat
A2 A big one is saying yes to everything b/c we think it validates that we r a hard worker... when it actually empties our tank b/c what we said yes to may not be close to our heart. If it is close to our heart it will energize us instead of deplete us #iaedchat
Ts often go it alone & don't ask for help If we do a better job managing our energy we can keep burnout in check, if not it will happen to all of us #IAedChat
A2 A big one is saying yes to everything b/c we think it validates that we r a hard worker... when it actually empties our tank b/c what we said yes to may not be close to our heart. If it is close to our heart it will energize us instead of deplete us #iaedchat
A2: When educators don’t have a clear “why” behind what they are doing each day and lack the time, resources, support, and knowledge or motivation to get there, burnout happens. #IAedchat
A3: Attitude turns negative:
Blame- those kids, those parents, Ms. Smith down the hall;
Shame- uptick in office referrals or negative consequences for minor behavior;
Lack of Fame- they don't feel recognized or important, jealous of colleagues, complaining, etc.
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Hard truth, Jon! This is so true in today's classrooms. Students are an extension of a teacher’s family. They don’t stop caring/worrying about them just because it’s 3:30pm. #IAedChat
A2. I think part of it is the worries about students that we take home with us. We care about students so much that we take those concerns home to try to figure out possible solutions that could help them. #iaedchat
A3: I would look at absentee rates. Are staff members gone more than usual? That could be a sign. Another indicator could be when a person withdraws from the group in collaborative conversations or social opportunities. One more: noticeable cynicism or negativity. #iaedchat
A3: When an educator (either teacher or admin) are struggling to take an empathetic approach. They are distancing themselves emotionally from education. #iaedchat
A3: Depends on the T; some stop smiling, some hunker down and grade instead of coming to lunch, some take a sick day, some cry, get migraines, some just exude negativity... #iaedchat
A3: Some indicators might be a subdued or grumpy demeanor, lack of genuine passion, or a lack of direction. That negative team member might be struggling and need more support than you think! #iaedchat#Leadership
A3: #IAedChat We need to be especially sensitive to no. of office referrals, non-verbals during meetings, and interactions with students. Marinating in stress doesn’t look good on anyone. #itshows
A3: Depends on the T; some stop smiling, some hunker down and grade instead of coming to lunch, some take a sick day, some cry, get migraines, some just exude negativity... #iaedchat
A3.2: Another strong indicator would be depersonalizing others. For example, thinking of students as a number in the book or product on an assembly line, rather than unique individuals with beating hearts and unlimited potential. #iaedchat
Going through the motions of teaching, no desire to engage with students more than “clients” of the job, overwhelmed, too much on the plate, lack of collaboration or desire to collaborate, just a few! #iaedchat
Going through the motions of teaching, no desire to engage with students more than “clients” of the job, overwhelmed, too much on the plate, lack of collaboration or desire to collaborate, just a few! #iaedchat
A3: When the general enjoyment and satisfaction of the work no longer seems to be present, the individual is experiencing burnout. It’s one of those, “you know it when you see it” things. Less interactions with peers and a sense of helplessness.
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A2 #IAedChat A survey I viewed a few years ago listed education as one of the most stressful careers around, with law enforcement top billing! Principals/Ldrs are the CEO/President if you will, of their school/dept. So many roles to play. It’s exhausting by nature. Respect- low.
A3: Attitude turns negative:
Blame- those kids, those parents, Ms. Smith down the hall;
Shame- uptick in office referrals or negative consequences for minor behavior;
Lack of Fame- they don't feel recognized or important, jealous of colleagues, complaining, etc.
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A3: #IAedChat We need to be especially sensitive to no. of office referrals, non-verbals during meetings, and interactions with students. Marinating in stress doesn’t look good on anyone. #itshows
If there are more than one educators in a building becoming stressed, frustrated, disgruntled… I would ask myself, “What conditions are contributing to this within our culture? What can be done to fix/correct these conditions? #iaedchat
Those working in the service professions are at a very high risk for burnout. Educators, medical personnel, police, social workers, etc. Highly emotional work. Great thoughts, Jake. #iaedchat
A2 #IAedChat A survey I viewed a few years ago listed education as one of the most stressful careers around, with law enforcement top billing! Principals/Ldrs are the CEO/President if you will, of their school/dept. So many roles to play. It’s exhausting by nature. Respect- low.
A4: As a building leader, I need to be more aware of what I am asking teachers to do, what I am adding to an already full plate, and what I am willing to shield them from. I have to be the gatekeeper for what is allowed in. #iaedchat
A4: This is huge in my opinion. I believe burnout is more about the environment than it is about the individual. An environment that is negative and one that does not value the voices and thoughts of others can heavily contribute to burnout. Culture matters so much. #iaedchat
A4 Over reliance on Ts The Ts who have passion/drive/ideas are leaned on because they will get things moving When the group of doing Ts is not growing over reliance and burnout happens #iaedchat
A4: For me, loneliness exacerbates my stress. I need to be connected to my colleagues and supported in success and failure by my admin. Culture is HUGE. #iaedchat
A4: Once major factor that I’ve noticed and discuss in my book is a top -> down mentality that focuses on compliance. Compliance and Autonomy are a dichotomy. We need cultural condition that foster the latter. #IAedchat
A4: When I have to deliver the news about something that you know will be a blow to multiple people that already give so much of themselves..that’s tough. #IAedChat
A2: I think when we lose focus on WHY we chose to become teachers and worry too much about things we can’t control it can lead to burnout. Keep your WHY close by and focus on the things we can control like attitude, effort & passion. #IAedchat
So critical for leaders to follow the advice of my man, @ToddWhitaker. Make your decisions based on your best people and continue to ask "What do your best people think?" #iaedchat
A4 Over reliance on Ts The Ts who have passion/drive/ideas are leaned on because they will get things moving When the group of doing Ts is not growing over reliance and burnout happens #iaedchat
A4: Not only be as awesome as the Power Rangers, but also the school community needs to be in it together striving for the same goals and sharing a passion that contributes to student success. #IAedChat
A4: I’m a Special Education Director. Excessive PAPERWORK! Compliance is a necessity in our field but ultimately compliance doesn’t move kids. It’s daunting and steep for teachers, especially new teachers. #IAedchat
Excellent point Dan! The healthier the dist/school/classroom, the healthier the T will be A negative situation weighs down Ts & leads to burnout #iaedchat
That's a big factor for some individuals. There's a difference between providing autonomy and taking a hands off approach. I feel the latter is being confused with the former. #iaedchat#leadership
A4: When teachers do not have a voice in the school and feel like their experience is not valuable, it can lead to burn out, because it's hard to maintain positive relationships in those circumstances. #iaedchat
A4 people need to feel appreciated and have a voice in collaboration and ownership in our decisions. A family atmosphere and a strong support for one another can help us avoid and help us get through #iaedchat
A3 #IAedchat Lethargic, lack of energy/direction and talk of retirement to name a few. Focus gets difficult when stress is high. Those are behaviors. There are a host of medical implications; high blood pressure, anxiety, depression! Look out for peers! We need each other!
A4: When teachers do not have a voice in the school and feel like their experience is not valuable, it can lead to burn out, because it's hard to maintain positive relationships in those circumstances. #iaedchat
A2 Trying to do much with very little appreciation or feedback. Living at and for the job trying to keep others appeased with little care for yourself. #iaedchat
A4: I think whenever there is a lack of clarity on a direction, initiative, or policy of how things are to be done contribute to burnout. It's hard to work in an environment when you are unsure if you are fulfilling expectations. #iaedchat#leadership
Just like our Ss, Ts need to feel relevant & a part of something When appreciation & collaboration are void in a Ts day, burnout is soon to follow #iaedchat
So critical for leaders to follow the advice of my man, @ToddWhitaker. Make your decisions based on your best people and continue to ask "What do your best people think?" #iaedchat
A4 Over reliance on Ts The Ts who have passion/drive/ideas are leaned on because they will get things moving When the group of doing Ts is not growing over reliance and burnout happens #iaedchat
Without a positive and motivating culture, educators can often struggle to keep fighting and putting in the effor, especially when they lack their clear reason for teaching. A driven mission, trusting leader, and collaborative support system is key to prevent burnout! #IAedChat
Well said, Jove. It’s not always about compensation. People want to feel part of something larger; that there’s a shared purpose and commitment to kids. #iaedchat
Absolutely. One of my favorite definitions of my role is one our district has used- "set and communicate direction." Clarity precedes confidence. #iaedchat
A4: I think whenever there is a lack of clarity on a direction, initiative, or policy of how things are to be done contribute to burnout. It's hard to work in an environment when you are unsure if you are fulfilling expectations. #iaedchat#leadership
A5: Unplugging. We need to make it a family obligation that we honor our time and unplug together!
I’ve recently started to honor my time and not scheduled myself to the absolute max. I schedule time for lunch now! #IAedChat
A5: I struggle not always being on the go. I'm uses to moving fluidly from one task to the next. My wife has to gently remind me to stop every so often and take a breather! #iaedchat
A5: Easiest- Do's--> find balance, make mistakes; Dont's--> forget why I went in to education- everyday is a reminder.
Hardest- Do's--> unplug from technology; Schedule myself thing...usually eat lunch at 1:30 or 2 and it's gone in 5 minutes.
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A5: It is hard for me to not be on the go at all times. I have a tendency to want to be everything to everybody and that keeps me hopping more than I should. I struggle with unplugging, but I am definitely working on this. I find none of these things to be easy. #iaedchat
A5: I play music all day long. I have to, I would suffer from burnout in minutes without it! It's difficult to stop and focus on one thing. It's difficult to focus and not try to balance everything all at once. #IAedChat
A5 unplugging is so difficult for me. I want to learn and spread what I have acquired to others and be engaged. I also want to work hard at branding our school. The easiest thing is during the day I take brain breaks #iaedchat
A4 Meetings that could be handled by email. Initiatives that have little to do with student success and progress. Trying to be too many things to too many groups of people all at the same time. #iaedchat
A5 Do: Balance Ts live life on a tightrope When we are out of balance, personal vs. professional life, it takes more effort to keep walking the tightrope #iaedchat
A5: I play music all day long. I have to, I would suffer from burnout in minutes without it! It's difficult to stop and focus on one thing. It's difficult to focus and not try to balance everything all at once. #IAedChat
A5: easiest for me -- ignoring SM versions of good teaching. Comparison is the thief of joy and no teacher has a Pinterest life 24/7. I'm ok being real! #iaedchat
A5.2: I do, however, do well with structure so planning those breaks in my day, as silly as it sounds, works for me. So I'm learning to schedule my breaks and not be in a rush to do something. #iaedchat
A5: It's hard for me to unplug from technology, since most of my class prep and professional learning has to do with technology projects. It's easy for me to remember why I went into teaching--I love kids! #iaedchat
A5: Music is something that I play all day and use it to turn my attention to different things with different Pandora stations. Unplugging is something I need to create as a goal for myself! #iaedchat
A5: Easiest is remembering my WHY....because it’s making a difference for the kids I see everyday. Hardest is giving myself permission to make mistakes. I am too much of a perfectionist and people pleaser. #IAedChat
Causes of teacher burnout:
1. Misbehaving students
2. Bad administrators
3. Early and long hours
4. Poor eating/exercise/sleep habits
5. Unreasonable parents
6. Test score pressure
7. Assigned outside their strength
8. Bad work culture/coworkers
9. It’s hard
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A5 for me, as a social worker, it is taking a break after something hard has happened. I find most admin get that teachers need a break, but not me.
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A5: One of the hardest is to unplug from the technology. Even when you try, we’re always a text or call away. Trying to be a little unapproachableat times proves challenging. #IAedChat
A5: Easiest - Remembering my “why.” I’ve been better at reflecting on this throughout my career, particularly on tough days.
Toughest - accepting I can’t always please others. I was a people-pleaser throughout my formative years. Still trying to break this.
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A6: Be present in your setting. See your people, listen to your people, care for your people. Read the room...know when to cut a meeting short or give the gift of time to your teachers who desperately need it and will use it. #IAedChat
A6: Model it! Show staff you honor your time with family as well as honoring their time. Be aware of times emails are sent, ask for feedback when doing schedules. #IAedChat
A6 When leaders, building or team, don't make all conversations about school it leads to less stress Talking family or other interests occasionally goes a long way to helping a group fight burnout #IAedChat
A6 practicing it themselves, giving permission to staff to do self care, do assessmentsand allow staff to set goals on self care, bring in pd on self care
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#iaedchat A4 - Jim from Texas, lurking tonight while Harry Potter beats Voldemort. Burnout happens when we look short-term on long-term learning. Deadlines, duties and testing makes us focused on the now rather than keeping eye on the bigger prize.
Alone, these seem manageable. When you pile the list together, it seems like a great recipe for burnout. I’d add that when the are combined, lack of motivation to persevere takes place. #IAedChat
And that’s why I am absolutely admit that we mean it when we say ALL. If you believe there will alway be the few “reluctant” educators who will never change, that thinking is poisonous to a school culture. #iaedchat
#iaedchat A5 I'm not sure this is the same for everyone. Although I realize I need to unplug and not compare myself to those with blogs, pinterest and TPT, I find my greatest inspiration and motivation from podcasts, Twitter and conferences.
A6: Building time into the school day/year for self-care is critical. Take time to do team building activities, team outings, potluck lunches, etc. We can’t work non-stop. We have to make time for fun and relaxation at work, too! I guarantee productivity will rise. #IAedChat
A6: It is so important for leaders to model the way, as it relates to self care. They can do this by leaving work at a decent time, contributing to an environment that values educator voice, and making time to appreciate others. #iaedchat
I've shown this film a couple times to groups, "Under the Surface" as we talk about empathy and understanding the weight others carry. https://t.co/Xw2eXhyy8u#iaedchat
Q5: Giving myself permission to make mistakes & cry has been a struggle. Growing up on a farm = no crying or any room for mistakes as they could be life threatening. I am now discovering my growth mindset & learning to embrace my mistakes as learning opportunities. #iaedchat
Hard for me, too. Developing thick skin, for me, makes me think about not caring as much. I have a hard time with that. *perception is reality* #IAedChat
A4: The self-destructive "heroic" teacher narrative. Teachers are incredibly important, but not otherworldly. It's unrealistic and unnecessary to constantly work for students. #IAedchat
A6: Unplug from technology, fire up the grill, and visit with friends and family the old-fashioned way! Take time to visit new places, read a new book, there are countless ways to refresh! #iaedchat
A4 #iaedchat All contribute to it if structures are not in place to minimize the reality of rhe stress and MAXIMIZE anybabs all opportunities to CELEBRATE the good!Test scores are a reality that weigh heavily on all educators!Model that Ss &Ts are worth more than one-shot tests!
A6: Leaders need to build relationships with their staff, like they expect their teachers to do with their students, so that they can recognize stress or potential burn out, and address it in a personal way. #iaedchat
A6: Being cognizant to the struggles that our teachers face and be willing to discuss on an individual basis as needed. Sometimes, people need to be able to express themselves and have someone who cares. #IAedChat
A6 we have to discuss it openly and honestly, develop a system of accountability partners, make time for teachers cut lose outside of school, I’m not afraid o use PD time to support , promote and practice self care #iaedchat
#iaedchat A6 - Understanding that teachers are working their backside’s off and to not cause them more issues. Our role is to clear the path so they can impact kids. We are all in this together.
A6.2: It can be as simple as stopping to talk to someone and genuinely ask how they are doing. It's amazing what someone will do when they know they know someone cares. #iaedchat
A6.2: It can be as simple as stopping to talk to someone and genuinely ask how they are doing. It's amazing what someone will do when they know they know someone cares. #iaedchat
A6: I had a fellow staff member tell me 5 good things from his day each day for a week. It was somewhat strained, like " I didn't strangle anyone today" at first, but I really feel like focusing on the good and developing an attitude of gratitude can help us all. #iaedchat
A7: Be more cognizant when I am scheduling my time to promote more balance in health, productivity, learning, and self-care. And remember to just CHOOSE JOY! #IAedChat
A7: Short term- family travel (with a 6 and 2 year old...woohoo, lake house, connecting with nature and each other). Long term- focus on what I can control. Keep feeding my life with positive people & energy. Treat every day like the adventure it is. #IAedChat
A7: Step 1 is to be aware and mindful of your current situation. In my experience, it works best to be proactive with interventions to burnout. That is, exercise, eat right, get good rest all of the time, not just when you're feeling burned out. Commit to well being. #iaedchat
A7: Being open about our passions and find colleagues that are willing to commit to the same things. Be mindful of those that do struggle in some of these areas and find ways to make goals with them as well. #IAedChat
A7 as a school leader I can make more time for myself to recharge and bring my extra joy to building a culture of joy and kindness. Build relationships with our staff so I know when they may need a little extra pick up or help to rejuvenate #iaedchat
A7 Schedule email time and Twitter time and not look every chance I get, because that is taking time away from preparation, which then leaves me stressed. Try to surround myself with positive people, and remember I have hobbies outside of school. #iaedchat
I have high regards for building administrators, but I don’t understand why so often I see the word “Leader” only used interchangeably with admin? If empowered correctly anyone has opportunity to own the label. #iaedchat
A7: Be mindful of when I am feeling stressed and in those moments take time for some deep breathing and/or a break. Find my “marigolds” (supportive colleagues) and lean on them for support. Commit to doing something for me at least once a week! #IAedChat
A7: For me, it's accepting the things I can control and letting go of those outside of my influence. Not ruminating on my shortcomings, and reminding myself of the accomplishments that did happen. #iaedchat
A7.2: I think @ToddWhitaker says it best, "When the principal sneezes, the whole building catches a cold." Do I react or do I respond? Am I mindful of how I am impacting our culture and climate and ultimately ensuring our journey is worthwhile. #iaedchat
A5 #IAedChat I have a hard time unplugging from technology! There is so much to learn, and it is at my fingertips! Must improve! I also need to spend more time reflecting on why I am doing what I am doing 29 years later!
Every person in the school setting is a leader. From cooks, to custodians, to paraprofessionals, teachers, to the superintendent. We all lead. #iaedchat
A7: #iaedchat My favorite quote, “it’s easy to give grace when I remember how much I need grace.” #giveittogetit I commit to being gracious to others. I commit to seeking out the good in others and calling it out. I commit to give lots of high-fives.
Now that I'm over 50 I can't go on 5 hrs of sleep a night for more than a couple days I need to use time better & simplify things to allow more time for sleep #IAedChat
Thanks to tonight's participants and my partners in moderating @danpbutler and @duffysclassroom!
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#iaedchat A7 - After 27 years, I’m on backside of my educational journey. My job now is to model for the next in line how to work hard, build relationships and enjoy the journey. Those are my goals for the coming year. And to never stop learning.
Thanks to my co-moderators: @townsleyaj and @danpbutler and to all of you. Whether this was your first #iaedchat or you've been with us from the beginning...I love to learn with you each week! Thanks for being here.
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It can be hard to say no to someone as we want to be helpful. At the same time, we must take care of ourselves as well! I understand the struggle! #iaedchat
