#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday February 14, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome to ! Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Good evening all, Tim, assistant principal from Red Lion, PA joining.
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Q1: How do you identify the educational passions in your staff?
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A1: Real, honest conversations. Get to the heart of WHY they are an educator.
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A1: Get to know them for who they are, not what they teach. Talk about the why.
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Vital that we engage our teachers in meaningful and authentic conversations.
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A1- Talk to the teachers about why they chose the profession in the first place and what they desire to see in their Ss
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Often the hallway talk is important in finding that connection to have that authenticity
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Q2: How do you support staff members to ensure their passion is utilized and appreciated?
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A2: All about empowerment. Find opportunities for the passion to be shared and grown.
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A2- Give them the tools necessary to explore these passions, allow them opportunities to lead. If the cause is worthy support it.
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A2: Opportunities to participate in choice school service committees/initiatives
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Mark, middle school AP in State College PA
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A2: Eliminate obstacles that hinder expression of passion. Give them praise for the things they are doing
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Q3: How do we ignite/build upon passions in our students?
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A3 - Give students and opportunity to share their passions with others and truly listen. Provide student leadership opportunities.
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A3: Build and maintain strong relationships with all students...teach students, not content
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A3: Finding was for them to take leadership in things throughout school. Leaders come in all personalities.
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A3: Build them in the same way we would with our staff. Offer opportunities such as 20% time projects
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Haven't gotten to take part before! Thanks for letting me crash. These are some fear ideas!
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Leaders lead no matter the size, age, or shape they come in. Give them a chance to shine and they will
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Absolutely. Do not give leadership to only those that are obvious choice. Students will rise to higher expectations
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Q4: How can we ensure that passion is not lost in the processes of the school?
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A4 - Carve/Calendar time out for those important opportunities so they don't get caught in the everyday processes. Keep learning fun
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A4: Regularly celebrate successes, no matter how big or small...spend time allowing students to be kids
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Join us next week as 2016 Digital Principal of the Year takes the controls for .
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A4: Take the time for stakeholders to be heard. People want to feel a part of something both young and old.
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Until then...thanks for spending your Valentine's Day with us. Be better every day in every way - our students deserve it.
