#kyadmin Archive
#kyadmin is a great way for Kentucky School Administrators to share strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday January 18, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Good Evening ! Please introduce yourself, and tell us where you are. Beth Brandenburg, Principal, North Park in Hardin County, KY
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Shelee Clark, Principal of Lakewood Elementary in Hardin County
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Good "cold" evening-Connie here, principal of Mann elem in Boone County.
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MIchael Cole Fulton County Elementary/MIddle School Assistant Principal
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Erika Bowles from Longbranch Elem in Boone County
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Alison Gregory- Graves Co. Watching Martian! Excellent movie!
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Hello chat. Chris from Northern Ky. Looking forward to learning from everyone tonight.
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Amy Turner, Calloway County Middle School in Murray KY!
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Welcome friends! Good to see everyone tonight. I'm your noob guest moderator. We will start w/Q1 shortly!
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the best movie. The book is great too
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Q1: How do you cope with the mental, emotional and sometimes physical demands of being a principal?
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. Tessa Jaggers, Central Hardin High School
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- Philip West, 1st year principal at Green Co Middle School
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Jamie with joining tonight!
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A1: Sometimes, not well. Really making a conscious effort to create balance. Bringing less home, optimizing time at work.
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Amy from Glasgow staying warm
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A1. Take time to Sharpen the Saw--do things I enjoy like exercise, art projects, reading, and time with family.
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first thing I do is call my peeps! and who keep me grounded and are gr8 listeners!
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A1: And...I really sacrificed my health for work the past two years. Trying to regain that now with clean eating and movement.
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A1: This year, I've been attempting healthier choices- eating better, sleep, taking home less work, spending more time having fun.
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A1: Connecting with family and friends often. Laughs help you get through the crazy sometimes.
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A1 Having a mentor to talk with is important but I would saw just unplugging once in a while to remove yourself works best for me.
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A1. Schedule everything in my Outlook calendar so that I don't stress about forgetting something.
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A1: I'll confess also. Not well sometimes. I do enjoy a good run and church activities. These things help. It's hard to focus
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A1: And...connecting with fellow admins in county. We really keep each other real, and balanced.
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A1 I also hv learned to shut my door for 30 min a day to get things done. Learned that from
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So agree. I live by my calendar. https://t.co/riDTk9993s
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A1. Schedule everything in my Outlook calendar so that I don't stress about forgetting something.
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Chris Guier Freedom Elem, Christian Co.
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A1: I've even started trying to meditate- if I can sit down and shut up long enough, lol!
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A1: Definitely prayer, focusing more on the positive and not giving the negative a place since that robs your health and well being
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A1: talking to other admins, Barre class, watching motivational videos, cuddling with my boys, running, good music
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Try to remember "this to shall pass", exercise, chat with
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A1: Can't forget going to the doctor and dentist for checkups. Sounds crazy. I'm serious. We all need to take care of ourslvs
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Prayer and my daily devotional really help me focus and keep stress away too!
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Great answers on Q1: now....Q2: How do you incorporate reflection into your practice as a school leader?
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A1: Take time each with family. Try to leave work at work. Not always easy.
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Lou Carter Murray Middle working an athletic gate
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I downloaded a gratitude app. Trying to add three things a day to it. It works!
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A1 Taking a break to read something not education related. Reading 5th Wave now. Excited for the movie to come out this weekend.
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Not feeling guilty anymore about doing something for myself - A massage one time a month is my treat!!
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A2: We are scheduled to reflect as an admin team daily after buses, but meetings are trumping it. Must rework the schedule.
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I have a terrible time with this!
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A1: I call always. Or I don't talk to anyone at all. I am truly a quiet person.
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A2. I reflect ALL the time in my mind. Have tried using a journal and blogging, but I do best when I just think.
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Love when we have a reflection time as an admin team. Really helps us collaborate...and listen. (you're welcome)
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A1. I have a 30 minute drive to and from school, which is GREAT for reflection. #
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A1: I trying to make time to read my devotional each morning after I get Ss in the building..need to do better. Keeps me grounded
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I think I might like this. Been driving in silence a lot lately. https://t.co/KdohF2TM4p
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A1. I have a 30 minute drive to and from school, which is GREAT for reflection. #
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That is a great time to think. My commute is only 2 minutes and sometimes I need it to be longer.
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A2: I have started keeping a gratitude journal and a positive outcome journal. Historically I have been pretty tough on myself.
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Same here. Need to do better as well. I lot the day sweep me up.
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A2 I reflect at the end of the day with my counselor. Need to start a journal.
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A1. In the summer - my best reflection time is while I am mowing the grass! I miss that in the winter months.
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A2: I've incorporated journaling into my growth plan. That is holding me accountable, but still not doing it enough in writing.
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A2 My Reflections page https://t.co/hJEPO41ORP Important to periodically stop, reflect & make necessary adjustments.
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Q2. My admin team did a plus/delta chart in January to reflect on the first part of the year. Need to do this more often.
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Q2 Going to show my super nerdiness here. I keep a weekly video reflection blog. Its easier for me to talk it out than type.
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A2 I also hv 20 minute commute this is my time to get ready and decompress!
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That's a great idea....where do you store all those videos though.
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I also retreat to the beach or Vegas on breaks! It's always good to get away with family!
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I don't think that's nerdy. I LOVED having a job coach with the Chamber project. LOVED it. Kindof same. https://t.co/gX7GEttpwi
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Q2 Going to show my super nerdiness here. I keep a weekly video reflection blog. Its easier for me to talk it out than type.
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A1: Talk things out with my two APs & , my CS ! Great listeners!
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A principal I used to work with took drives in the evening between school and night events. Helped clear the head.
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Awesome idea! https://t.co/5436jyH5ra
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Q2 Going to show my super nerdiness here. I keep a weekly video reflection blog. Its easier for me to talk it out than type.
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One a private youtube account.
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Wow. Rework that schedule! What a powerful msg about consistency & collaborative support! https://t.co/2L241CrpXw
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A2: We are scheduled to reflect as an admin team daily after buses, but meetings are trumping it. Must rework the schedule.
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I have a 25 minute commute which helps me to wind down and think or of course I text or call
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A2: Being AP for the first year, reflection comes easily. What can I improve up on?
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Where are the Qs? I can't see them from my phone. I need Q2.
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...and...Voxer. Seriously, I love that app. You can reflect to yourself, you can connect with others, you can reach out for help
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A2 not a specific time but definitely reflect daily
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A1: I've tried to set aside time on Friday afternoon after everyone else takes off right after buses to do my journaling. Had to.
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Once in a while I might go back and watch them but it is mostly to get my ideas out of my head. Time time to vent.
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A1: 2016 for me is to focus on the positive and NOT the naysayers. Can't make everyone happy!
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A2 also have a legal pad at secretary's desk we all reflect and post changes needed for next year this has been great!
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A2: most of my reflection happens during my morning run. I also write some things down in my journal but not consistent with this.
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That is the key to successful growth and reflection!
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Great idea!! https://t.co/E4XGj7EGTw
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A2 also have a legal pad at secretary's desk we all reflect and post changes needed for next year this has been great!
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You are doing an AWESOME job, girl! I can see that from afar. https://t.co/0BcQHZDs4C
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A1: 2016 for me is to focus on the positive and NOT the naysayers. Can't make everyone happy!
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A2: it's also good to write the "quote of the day" down in a journal for a future book! Focus on the positive
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Q3: What do you do as leader to help your staff have a sense of the importance of renewal in their own practice/personal worlds?
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- Shelly Hendricks- Nelson County High- running late😁
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A3: I don't know that I'm the best example of this. Looking for advice from the group.
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I love, love, love what I do and less time talking to complainers is a blessing. More focus on the POSITIVE!
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A3. We have 7 Habits Booster Breakfast Sessions once a month to remind ourselves of the meaning of the 7 Habits.
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Q2: I have begun a blog about my school's story its first year...Shhh! It's a secret for my staff. Good reflection time!
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Oops...forgot. We do this too. We're also doing 7 in 7 staring next month. https://t.co/0R8MnMsVf1
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A3. We have 7 Habits Booster Breakfast Sessions once a month to remind ourselves of the meaning of the 7 Habits.
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A3. At the January Booster Breakfast we colored...it was relaxing.
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A3: in my weekly memo, I encourage them to take time to do something they want. We have incorp daily quote for morn meet connected
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A3try to start MOST PLCs with high 5,s and reflections. This helps them reflect, respond, and celebrate one another!
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Staff outings. Tubing, Boogie Nights, Breakout, Amazing Race, Dart Wars. We try to have some fun together.
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A3: Go to them and ask. Some will open right up.
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A3: Trying to lead by example-we talk a lot in our building about the benefits of happiness and what it takes to get there.
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A3 cont: connected to LIM habit of the month. Started a couch to 5k group.
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We are starting in-school clubs (thx ). They get to teach their passion.
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We just use the Booster sessions on The Leader in Me website and serve breakfast. Sessions are optional.
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Yoga once a week after school. Walking club twice.
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A3 I like to go into classes with a snack and drink to give to teacher & let them have my office for 15 min while I cover the class.
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I started this and never finished. Sooooooo wish we had done that. https://t.co/oAYG4cS4De
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Q2: I have begun a blog about my school's story its first year...Shhh! It's a secret for my staff. Good reflection time!
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I want to start these. I think is doing some of these at TNHS too. Great ways to Sharpen the Saw.
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7 habits in 7 minutes. Let me find a link. Hang tight.
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A3- email weekly note to them and keep it positive while trying to stretch them
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a3: I encourage my Ts to go home on weekends and take care of themselves. On breaks they are encouraged to go home. It will be
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A3cont: started voxing this week. Ts were nervous at first but then said they loved the reflection by the team
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A3 started a climate committee this year. We do some type of activity once a month. Participating is growing😊
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a3: it will be here when you get back.
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A3. Our admin team wrote a personal thank you note to every staff member in November.
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YEA! we are starting the voxing the as we visit the classrooms and building.
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I started a school blog. Try to share our story and motivational ideas there. Still a work in progress.
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that's right! I am very passionate about education! I don't have time for negativity
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A3. We have also tried having Food Wars this year where we compete for the best soup, salad, sweet and sandwich. Fun for the cooks.
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We started doing bi-weekly climate surveys too. Really helps gain perspective for t's and us.
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you all have some great ideas ... Last question up next
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Q4: What else do you do to connect w/ your core values, sustain a healthy balance? AKA- How do you get it all done & have a life?
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And fun for the eaters... https://t.co/Vi3W8ZviKG
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A3. We have also tried having Food Wars this year where we compete for the best soup, salad, sweet and sandwich. Fun for the cooks.
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I would love to find out about this too. We do boosters monthly at beginning of team meeting https://t.co/soSEjbTPFC
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7 habits in 7 minutes. Let me find a link. Hang tight.
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Yes, we invited judges from our Central Office for the first two rounds.
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A4: After many years of this, finally realized I will never get it all done and I am okay with that. Prioritize and go from there.
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A4. You can't get it all done...you can only do what God gives you time and energy to do.
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A4: absolutely horrible at this. My mom gave me book about "grounding" that is to relieve stress. Looking for ideas.
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A4: how about following chat while I'm on the treadmill;) Missed you my friends.
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Also feeling more positive and happy than I have in years. For you Erika - The Happiness Advantage is for real. I highly recommend.
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A4 definitely not good at this!! Just trying to work on being fully present wherever I am.
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Simple. I don't get it all done.
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Big rocks. I live by my big rocks.
