Hello #PIAchat, moderating #NAESPchat but hopping in here too, hanging in rainy MA, best part of my day...getting hugs and high fives from kindergarteners!
Hey #piachat Kristin here from Illinois. Had a wonderful day wrapping up PLCs with our teams today...with a friendly game of Would You Rather. Lots of belly laughs ❤️
Hey Friends- Principal Julie Bloss joining in from rural Oklahoma. Best part of today was hosting 138 PreK students at their end of the yr musical celebration. 🎉 #piachat
What’s up #PIAChat. Eric from Kansas. Best part of my day is right now, out shopping and dinner with the family. Gonna miss the chat but will catch up later!!
Good evening everyone! Robyn Harris from AK. The best part of my day today was talking with students and getting them excited for our field day tomorrow! #PIAChat
Andrew from Denver - best part of my day was the PTA budget meeting where all of our major projects on our three year wish list were approved for funding! #piachat
Kaylen from @NAESP. Tonight I’m attempting to double chat w #NAESPchat (talking #SEL). These days the best part of my day is getting into my garden. #PIAchat
David Sheffield from AL. Best part of my day - took a personal day to visit Dr. Steele and the school I did my Principal Candiadte Semester Residency. #piachat
A1 I reflect when I run, when I drive around in my car, when I walk the halls, and when I write our staff nuts and bolts every week. Reflecting is vital to being better every day. #PIAchat
Nichole Thomas from Farmersville, OH. Best part of my day was hanging with my students at the park and watching them go through the 8th grade clap out today. #PIAchat
A1: I started using #OneNote to organize my thoughts as events passed during the year to reflect upon how they went and make notes for next year. I tried to write down observations of what I liked, and what could be better. #PIAchat
We are always talking about what worked and what didn't work as we plan for the next year. I keep a notebook of the things we need to work on the following year and cross them off #PIAChat
Jen Olson, elementary principal from MN saying hi. Best part of my day was watching 100+ kindergartners sing their hearts out...literally just minutes ago. Wow 💙🎶 #proudprincipal#PIAChat
A1. Reflection has been an encouragement this year. I have many areas to grow, but I’m better this year than I was last year. Growth is satisfying. #piachat
A1: having and executive coach has been huge for reflection - one hour twice a month focused on development and growth and reflection. Meditation helps too! #piachat
A1- Reflections happen after the daily conversations I have with my students, staff and community members. I constantlylearn and grow from those vital conversations. #PIAchat
A1: I sent my goals out to the staff and surveyed them throughout this year to get feedback. It was a great way to reflect and grow from their perspectives! #PIAchat
Q1: asking myself if I accomplished what I wanted to with every decision and if not, what do I need to change to succeed. Asking others for feedback is also a common practice. #PIAchat
A1. Reflectionwas my #oneword. I spend the first moments of my day reflecting on the previous day. What I’m proud of, what mistakes I made and how I would do things differently or make things right. #piachat
A1: I'm always reflecting when I drive...and when I cook..when I work..
Pretty much I "should have" on myself a lot. But, its always good for learning #piachat
A1: Gary, former supt, now trainer of Ts on character counts. Reflect after each training as to whether I was able to have Ts believe change in practices was worth it - will they gain more than they give up. #PIAchat
A1) I talk to mentors and friends that help me grow, see the opportunity in challenges, encourage me to engage in productive conflict, and continue to strive for a better tomorrow. #PIAChat
A1- Talk with my colleagues, chats like these, take notes, and just turn the radio off and think on my drive home. Many things to celebrate, and other times asked myself...what was I thinking!?! #piachat#alwaysroomforgrowth
A1. I’m intentional about when I reflect. I want to ensure I don’t over do it. I want to be reflective, but also in the moment. Both are important. #piachat
I have seen so many things through my #pln365! I started a birthday book cart thanks to @bethhouf as well as the twitter fairy. I borrow so much brilliance from this group! #PIAChat
A2: I was inspired by @GustafsonBrad to implement an ongoing Choice PD series at my school. The feedback- 100% of teachers benefitted more from that than the one size fits all PD. I am so thankful to learn from my PLN! #piachat
Q3: What role does your School Resource Officer serve in social-emotional or mental wellness? Or what other staff do you use to help with social emotional learning? #NAESPChat#momsasprincipals#PrincipalsinAction
Hey Liz! We dont have an #SRO at our school. However, this work is carried by everyone on my campus. We can't do this work alone! #PIAChat#NAESPChat#SEL
Q3: What role does your School Resource Officer serve in social-emotional or mental wellness? Or what other staff do you use to help with social emotional learning? #NAESPChat#momsasprincipals#PrincipalsinAction
Ellen, elem principal from Long Island, NY. Jumping in late after my son’s LAST elementary cocert 😢 Best part of my day was watching him play his bass. It’s bigger than him! #PIAChat
A2– didn’t do it as well as I wanted to, and definitely have plans for a better year next year...Good News Calls, monthly book visits, and a principal book club. #priorities#PIAChat
If you guys are listening to @alienearbud podcasts...you are missing out. I love Better Leaders Better Schools and The School Leadership Series #piachat
I saw @Laura_Jennaro present on Voxer and I saw @posickj lead an #edcamp session and I took the opportunity to do the same at my first edcamp with his gentle nudge.
Next year @jrestock3 and I get to present with both of them😁 #PIAChat
If you guys are not listening to @alienearbud podcasts...you are missing out. I love Better Leaders Better Schools and The School Leadership Series #piachat
I reflect every day. I have a 40-45 min commute, so it’s built in reflection time! Also, Voxer and Twitter connections from aroundthe country help me reflect and ponder #PIAChat
Professional growth opportunities for staff is in order! For students, more excitement and fun from the staff; we ARE going to get out of our comfort Zone! #PIAChat
A3- I have an amazing staff who are producing amazing & engaging lessons. I would like to provide more opportunities for them to learn from each other throughout the school day. #PIAChat
A3- I hope to be a bit more organized in year two. Focusing more on curriculum & data, yet supporting social emotional needs of student & staff #PIAchat
A3: I’ll open up any door I can for my school community. I will never stop working hard for them & empowering them to make decisions in the best interest of our students! #relentless#PIAchat
A3- I have an amazing staff who are producing amazing & engaging lessons. I would like to provide more opportunities for them to learn from each other throughout the school day. #PIAChat
Q3: planning to implement grade level planning meetings every two weeks next year. Teachers asked for it. Giving them encouragement to become teacher leaders. Continuing a shared leadership style. #PIAchat
A3: more opportunities for student leadership. I would love to have a leadership team of students. Their voice is so important & they are the reason we are there! Still thinking of the logistics, but it will happen! #PIAchat
A3– be more organized so I am able to offer and serve. #Listen to what the needs are...problem solve to make our school community an even better place to learn and grow, both personally & professionally. #PIAChat
