#mnlead Archive

A Twitter chat for leaders and learners. Sunday evenings at 7:00 CT.

Sunday March 18, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Good Evening, Welcome to #mnlead. Please introduce yourself and 1 thing you’re looking forward to for Spring!
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello #mnlead Kristina in Alberta, Canada dropping in on your chat again! Great topic!! I'm looking forward to green grass again!
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good evening, #MNLead, Mark here, elementary principal in Hopkins, MN. I’m looking forward to getting outside for walks, hikes, runs, and bike rides this Spring!
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Matt Carlstrom - Moderator tonight, Day job - Teacher/Coach/Jack of all trades… ;-) Spring = TRACK season! #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Amy, School Counselor in Luverne. I am looking forward to being outside with my 3 year old....lots of energy! And being able to run outside! #mnlead
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello #mnlead. This is Anthony Golding, Principal of Houlka Attendance Center in Mississippi. I’m enjoying my final evening of Spring Break. Over the weekend, I planted many southeastern wildflower seeds so I’m looking forward to seeing them bloom.
  • willmelbye Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #mnlead Hey everyone! Will, Principal at Riverdale Elementary in Southampton County, Virginia. I am a MN native and @Twins fan. Can't wait for Opening Day!! Very excited to be here with everyone tonight!
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Kristina from Alberta!! #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi! Kory, Elem. Innovations Teacher down in Byron, MN. The one thing I am a pessimist about is Spring in Minnesota-I usually don't expect it until mid-April/early May. :) #MNLead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    What’s up there, eh? #MNLead
    • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
      Hello #mnlead Kristina in Alberta, Canada dropping in on your chat again! Great topic!! I'm looking forward to green grass again!
      In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Amy, spring n’ Kids = Awesome! Welcome! #mnlead
    In reply to @cook_amy24
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hello! My name is Maggie and I am a current foreign language education student at Colorado State University :) This Spring I am looking forward to spending more time with the students at Preston Middle School! #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Where are you from? #MNLead
    • willmelbye Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
      #mnlead Hey everyone! Will, Principal at Riverdale Elementary in Southampton County, Virginia. I am a MN native and @Twins fan. Can't wait for Opening Day!! Very excited to be here with everyone tonight!
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Barry ALC/VIBE Principal from Worthington. Looking forward to less layers when running #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Mark, glad to have you on board tonight! #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Arthur from Winona. Looking forward to warmer temperatures! #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    HI all, Chris...Director of Wildlife in Farmington (AKA MS Principal). Spring? I love long bike rides with my Golden and getting the smoker out for 16 hours. #mnlead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    We are having record breaking amounts of snow right now! It's incredible the amount of snow we are getting! #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Welcome from one of of the Mississippi to the Other Anthony! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrGolding_
  • AnnDettmann Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Ann, principal of BOLD Elementary... Looking forward to digging in my garden! #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Me too, I can’t wait to get outside more! #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Kory! Glad you came tonight! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • jillp0926 Mar 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Jill from Byron. Looking forward to opening day and baseball! #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Great to have Pre-Service Teachers on board! My niece is attending CSU! #mnlead
    In reply to @Maggie_M_Marsh
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Oh yeah! Can't wait for opening day too! Except a big @BlueJays fan!! I have to travel far to see them, but I love ball! #mnlead
    In reply to @willmelbye, @Twins, @BlueJays
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Happy to be here! Might have to cut out a little early. #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Glad to “see” you Barry! Sorry for you loss, my friend. #mnlead
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • jenhegna Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Jen Hegn From Byron, MN. Looking forward to gardening! #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming Chris! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Great Graphic, Ann! #mnlead
    In reply to @AnnDettmann
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    1st question coming up, we’ll follow the traditional Q1 - A1, Q2-A2 #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    1)Describe what Balance means to you? #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Sam Ol from Rochester, and one thing I’m looking for is golfing! #MNLead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Nothing gives me such great freedom as working in my yard. #mnlead
    • jenhegna Mar 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Jen Hegn From Byron, MN. Looking forward to gardening! #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    We’ve got 2 from Byron tonight! Jen and Jill! How great is that? @jillp0926 #mnlead
    In reply to @jenhegna, @jillp0926
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Balance means being able to be happy at both work and home. Knowing there are days of stress in each place, but making sure one doesn't take over the other. #mnlead
  • Dale_Chu Mar 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @mcarlstromDR moderating a conversation on balance. Follow along at #mnlead!
  • jillp0926 Mar 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Well, technically I work in Pine Island now, but still live in Byron, so I'm claiming it. :-) #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR, @jenhegna
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I had garden boxes added to my backyard last year. I'm nervous and praying I can make something grow! #mnlead
    In reply to @jenhegna
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 No doubt about it. This is what balance means to me. Once I discovered this quote a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. #MNLead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #Ahem :-P #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR, @jenhegna, @jillp0926
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1) Balance is trying to achieve harmony between work and home; family and friends; alone time and being with others; learning and relaxing; eating healthy and having a donut. #MNLead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. Balance means doing what is best for you and everyone else (work, family, friends, etc.)! Without it all areas suffer! #mnlead
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1. Balance means finding a way to have a rewarding and meaningful personal and professional life. It means finding the time for success in both even if it means making a few sacrifices. #mnlead
  • jillp0926 Mar 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    @jenhegna Yes! Three of us!! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers, @mcarlstromDR, @jenhegna, @jenhegna
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Love that! #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • jillp0926 Mar 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    It might be easier for me to answer what's NOT balance right now. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Great Quote! Thanks Kory! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I’m sure many teachers are in that predicament this time of year! #mnlead
    In reply to @jillp0926
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 Balance is keeping everything (work, family, personal) in perspective and remembering there is always another day #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Balance to me is happy family, happy Ss, and happy staff. My life revolves around family and school. I am always happy in my home life and work life. #MNLead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    You’re not alone! #MNLead
    • jillp0926 Mar 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      It might be easier for me to answer what's NOT balance right now. #mnlead
  • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) For me, balance is trying to find a healthy mix of work and home. Not very easy to do, but one can hope...#mnlead
  • GSmit4Character Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Gary, former supt from Illinois, realized the time I took to keep connected to family & interests not only kept me balanced but it ensured that I returned to work as a “whole” person. #mnlead
  • AnnDettmann Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1. Balance means carefully planning my time and efforts towards family, work, my health, my faith, and the world. #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    You bet! I know it goes against the whole topic of balance, but truly, my life became more calm once I found this quote. I was able to understand the unbalanceness of life-I've got a lot of things worth fighting for. #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • jenhegna Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1) Balance to me is figuring ways to keep my personal/family life a top priority while continuing to develop my craft. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Question 2 is on the way in a minute! We’ve got 7 + the CTA tonight… ;-) #mnlead
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: For me, balance means understanding and organizing your responsibilities with respect to priorities and health! As a college student time management plays a big part, but remembering to relax is equally important #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Welcome aboard Gary! Good to have you “here”! #mnlead
    In reply to @GSmit4Character
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    2)We talk about Work/Life Balance, how well do you manage that? #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Balance means understanding what people need from you to be at their best (personal and professional) as well as what you need to be able to give them that. Rest, peace, drive.... A complex symbiotic world, if you will. #mnlead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Nothing is more important than family. Everything else can wait! We try to tell our Ts that too! #mnlead
    In reply to @jenhegna
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    can't wait! This is such a great topic.....especially as we hit the home stretch of the school year! #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I totally get it. I like the part of anything you believe in/fight for leads to imbalance #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Sort of an organizational “Triage”? #mnlead
    In reply to @Maggie_M_Marsh
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2. Over my 8 years in education each has been better......but it always depends on the "week" or "the time of the year" #mnlead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I think different parts of the year I'm better at it. I have a great admin partner who helps keep me balanced. I also have a niece & nephew who hold me accountable to family get togethers. #teameffort #mnlead
  • ipapaverison Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 I love the "healthy mix idea." I just want to toss this idea out: sometimes, if we, as Coach Wooden said, try to do something for someone who can never repay us, somehow, our perspectives of balance can be renewed, and the balance struggle takes a back seat . #mnlead
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 Not well with this being my first year as a principal. But I start everyday with a 6-10 mile run to set the tone for my day. #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2) Generally, I do a good job. I’m aware that some months during the school year take more of my time at work than others. It balances out. #MNLead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Cheat it by 10% from work to family and see what happens. Often times when we ease up on all the time we give to work it ends up just fine and we, and our families, benefit by greater than 10%. #mnlead
    • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1) For me, balance is trying to find a healthy mix of work and home. Not very easy to do, but one can hope...#mnlead
  • jenhegna Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2) Putting down the phone/technology can help.... especially during family time. Not sure I do this "well". Getting better! #mnlead
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2. I feel that, during the school week, work is my life. I am likely to work 70+ hours Monday - Friday. On the weekends, it’s family first. My wife understands that this profession is my calling and she is fully supportive. #mnlead
  • GSmit4Character Mar 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: As I share with my dental hygienist when she asks if I floss. "I could do better." #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    I love working out.....3+ months ago I committed to working out every morning! It has truly been life changing for me! Keep up the great work! #mnlead
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2) This time of year...not very well! There are a lot of pieces out there that all need some of my time! #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    And at your pace, your done by 6:45? At school by 7:30? ;-) #mnlead You’re using the run to clear your head for the day?
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Well, now that I have that quote of mine, I'm doing great! :) Honestly though, I think w/my girls now older and my switch from regular classroom T to specialist, and just being older and wiser, I am getting much better at it. #MNLead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    lol - that is awesome! I tell them that too! #mnlead
    In reply to @GSmit4Character
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A goal w should all ascribe to! #mnlead
    In reply to @jenhegna
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2) I also haven’t turned on the television all weekend. I’m not a crazy March Madness fan so I was good and more productive! #MNLead
    • jenhegna Mar 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A2) Putting down the phone/technology can help.... especially during family time. Not sure I do this "well". Getting better! #mnlead
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    That sounds like a perfect description of my life! #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    That’s great and a tie into an upcoming question! #mnlead
    In reply to @MrGolding_
  • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Thanks for the advice!! I will give it a try! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: I would like to believe I’m at equilibrium all the time. I wake up and put my lil man. He is my purpose in my every waking moment. I would like to practice what I preach, when I feel I’m off balance, I put Henry in the forefront. #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    such a great reminder! I have my work email connected to my phone.....set a few more limits this year on when I will answer! #familyfirst #mnlead
    In reply to @jenhegna
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Question 3 coming up! Shortly, Y’All are doing so awesome! Thanks! #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: I have gotten much better at it. I am still one of the first people in at 6:00 a.m. but I am no longer one of the last people to leave. I need my time to work out and 273 checkins at the fitness center last year proves it! #healthymind&body #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 Also, I am SO much better at not comparing myself to others. Their version of balance might look very different than my version of balance, and that is completely OK. #MNLead
  • AndrewSharosAP Mar 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    We would be honored if you joined our inaugural #APTeach chat for all those that teach, lead, or support AP programs. 4/4/18 at 8pm CST #APchat #nctechat #wischat #edchatri #mnlead @All4sand5s @CB_Forums @collegeboundstl @APforStudents
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    yes!!!! It is crazy how getting up at 4:45 and starting my day with exercise can feel so great all day, truly sets the tone of the day! #mnlead
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    THIS! #mnlead
    In reply to @cook_amy24, @jenhegna
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Wow! This is incredibly important. I think this is important to stress to our newer teachers. #mnlead
    • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A2 Also, I am SO much better at not comparing myself to others. Their version of balance might look very different than my version of balance, and that is completely OK. #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    It’s all of those endorphins your producing. Hahah #MNLead
    In reply to @cook_amy24, @BarryFischer100
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yeah, it took me a while to get there, but once I did, it made so many things so much better. #MNLead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • AnnDettmann Mar 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2. If I plan meeting a few goals in various areas of life, things are more balanced, but I never achieve perfect balance. #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I have to say somedays are easier than others......I try to remind myself and can't fix everything for everyone all the time if I don't take care of myself too! #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR, @jenhegna
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    One of my Admin friends is at school early, but 2-3 days week, he leaves at 3:30 to spend time with his kids… Nearly a non-negotiable for him. #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: As AP, I don't teach a lot, but it comes first, I never miss!! I try to balance it by what's the biggest impact on kids right now. Can some things be pushed to after school when kids aren't there. #mnlead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Strong Body, Strong Mind! So, this’ll put up past your bed time? ;-) #mnlead
    In reply to @cook_amy24, @BarryFischer100
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: I would say that my work life balance is virtually non-existent (I'm a RA so I live with my "clients"). Physically removing myself from work (my hall) and doing nothing work related once a day helps! #mnlead
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3. Prioritization! It’s easy to get overwhelmed when looking at our to-do lists. However, we must determine what tasks to complete that make the most positive difference versus those that we complete just to “check the box”. #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 I've learned to say no to things without feeling guilty. #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    As an AP, you’ve got a 100 different things/people/responsibilities pulling at you all the time, how do you #balance them? #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    good for you! Any advice?!?! I am sooo not good at this one! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: If you are blessed to have children know that you only have about 18 years before they leave the nest. Work will always be there. Err on the side of time with family. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    The Power of “No.” Even to kids? #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize.....and make use of every minute possible! #mnlead
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    This was one of my hardest lessons to learn! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Well I have a team! We figure it out together! You won't have balance if you try to do it alone. Blood & bones first and then each day is different. What is most important for the students - do that! #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • SFPrincipal Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    5 Ways to Differentiate Professional Development for Teachers https://t.co/eV5dj9t3uK via @sfprincipal #edchat #bendingED #mnlead #caedchat #ntchat #teachers #paedchat #nyedchat #ksed #edadmin# edleadership #principls #edreform #k12
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3. Setting and sticking to my calendar as much as possible. It is easy to get caught up in so many little things, but a strong calendar keeps my day focused #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3) My calendar helps me with balance. I schedule travel time to and from meetings, time to get out of the office and connect with others and time to buckle down and complete tasks. If I don’t do that, I’ll create stress. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: As a GIP Coach, my schedule is very hectic. I put my residents first. I make sure they have the support they need. There are days where the only time I eat is when I am cooking for my family. From 8:00-3:45 (sometimes 7:00) my time is in the classroom with residents. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    To not feel so guilty I remind myself that I am no good to my students if I am stretched too thin. And that I just can't do it all. Trust me, it's not easy, and I still feel guilty from time to time, but I know that big picture it is making me better for all. #MNLead
    In reply to @cook_amy24
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Not doing it alone is so important! #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I use a paper calendar to do this! I know that lots of people have gone digital but I like to see it all spread out!! #mnlead
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3) Oh, and I also schedule lunch time. Skipping lunch is not good for me or anyone around me! #MNLead
    • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      A3) My calendar helps me with balance. I schedule travel time to and from meetings, time to get out of the office and connect with others and time to buckle down and complete tasks. If I don’t do that, I’ll create stress. #MNLead
      • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
        Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • GSmit4Character Mar 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Still not sure what the secret is to balancing the life of a school leader but I do know trying to please everyone and satisfy their needs can only lead to failure. #mnlead
  • btcostello05 Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Are you sure? #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    And don’t forget low breathing hahah #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR, @cook_amy24, @BarryFischer100
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: With my current classroom experience I'd say my lesson balance comes from reading the room, doing check-ins with students to see if they need more help or if I can continue with the lesson plan #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    For the most part, yes. :) #MNLead
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    That’s what @BarryFischer100 said too. #GreatMInds and all that #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench, @BarryFischer100
  • PrincipalArthur Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3) I have a daily planner that I fill out. Do First, Do Next, By the End of the Day, and If Time. I have yet to follow it...but that's part of the job! #mnlead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      Balance applies to more than just Work/Life, we’ve also got to fight for Balance at School… SO 3)How do you balance “School Balance”? Teaching, Meetings, Committee’s, Coaching? Grading/Lesson Prep? Kids needs? #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    agreed! I have an online one that my husband and I can see for stuff that matters to both of us.....but NEED my paper planner! #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz, @BarryFischer100
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Yes, even to kids. Ask my own girls. ;) #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3.2: When people are present, you must also be present. The rest can happen when you have a computer, a pen, or a free moment to just think. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    4)Reflecting back to Question 3, Which one of those threatens your balance the most? #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    The GIP (Graduate Induction Program) Coach is an instructional coach for graduate students from Winona State and Rochester Public Schools. These are first year Ts getting their Masters. #MNLead
    In reply to @AnnDettmann
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4) My balance goes askew if I’m trying to complete a task and something in the building requires my attention putting that on hold. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      4)Reflecting back to Question 3, Which one of those threatens your balance the most? #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Oh, if we find it? We’ll all become Zillionaires selling the secret! #mnlead
    In reply to @GSmit4Character
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: When lots of Ts need support all at once. Trying to prioritize can be difficult. We have to look as a team, which person's strengths match with the situations. #mnlead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      4)Reflecting back to Question 3, Which one of those threatens your balance the most? #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Bingo! #MNLead
    • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
      I am still working on the secretaries not scheduling appts to close. They forget about travel time and bathroom breaks.
      In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4 Meetings for sure. Especially when it doesn't seem like a purposeful meeting. #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I meant kids in your classroom? That’s the biggest unbalancer for me… #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    What A Great Idea! #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsamol, @AnnDettmann
  • btcostello05 Mar 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Saying no? #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4. For me, it’s simply getting caught up in the little crises of the day. Discipline, for example. I am bad to drop what I’m doing at the moment to handle it. In reality and most often, I can fulfill my task and handle the situation when I’m free. #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Maybe because I'm a specialist I don't get a whole lot of questions where I have to say no to my students. What kinds of questions do your Ss ask? #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    No. #MNLead
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    The unknown pop up situations are always hard to keep balanced. Sometimes a student issue can take well over an hour to deal with. #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4. Being pulled in several directions because so many people within the school need something at the same time.....I want to help but need to remember I can help only successfully help so many people at a time. #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: TIME If only we had more time in a day. Can’t be Superman, so I encourage the Residents to take the bull by its horn. Go in co-teach, model, and gradual release #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      4)Reflecting back to Question 3, Which one of those threatens your balance the most? #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    @BarryFischer100 . Bathroom breaks, bathroom breaks? You don’t need no stinking Bathroom Breaks! ;-) #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench, @BarryFischer100
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Glitter would only unbalance my life if I actually used it. :-P #MNLead
    In reply to @btcostello05
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I try to manage that by not waiting until the last minute to complete things! Or, go in early in the morning to have uninterrupted work time. #MNLead
    • AnnDettmann Mar 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      How do you manage that?
      In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4: It all depends. Just like we say that learning is the constant and time is the variable so applies to productivity and task completion. I spent a very focused 3 hours this morning on staffing and master scheduling for next year alone in a school meant for 1000 people. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    And those just kill morale too! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • btcostello05 Mar 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    But that’s what balance is, moving to one side or another. When you are too far off to one side, you adjust back to the middle. It’s ok to be right or left of center, just don’t fall! #mnlead #teachersjourney
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Do you find each person seeking help feels as though their situation is most important? I find it hard to explain why someone may have to wait! #mnlead
    In reply to @cook_amy24
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: I am an extremely empathetic and extroverted person, so I can definitely see myself getting off track of a lesson by addressing students needs/interests in excess #mnlead
  • btcostello05 Mar 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Or if you got some in the mail? #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4 As a first year principal, every day is a disruption. But its a great journey #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A brief aside, but @BarryFischer100 @PrincipalFrench got me thinking about this, how many use early morning for getting caught up vs. late night? #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Passed on to me from a very wise mentor I once had! #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Yes! Which I understand to them at the time it is the most important......but working through the balance of me only being one person to several situations is never easy to explain! #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    It’s early morning for me. my bedtime is 9:00! #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    The 1 day I try to protect from school work is Saturdays… Sunday’s usually 3-5 hours depending upon whats going on and if we’re in Track season! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I for sure try to use early morning to get caught up. Usually though its the time Ts can pop by for a quick chat. The informal relationship building during this time makes me always plan to be at least an hour early. #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Much more an early morning than I am a late night, but there are times I burn the candles on both ends. Those days usually catch up to me eventually and then I crash. #MNLead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    To be honest, it's a bit of both. I wish email was never invented...for starters that would help. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    This!! The power of Mentors! A program that more schools need to implement! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    @APKRentz I can only speak for myself. When a colleague approaches me about a tech troubleshoot, I make it my TOP priority to assist them. I VABB (Validate, Affirm and build bridges). If their concerns are addressed, I can continue on with work. #MNLead
    In reply to @APKRentz, @cook_amy24, @APKRentz
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Question 5 on the way! The night is just flying by! Thanks everyone! #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    5)Do your friends and family who are NOT in education, understand the demands that impact your Balance? #mnlead
  • TimmyHuls Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I hear you...throw shared staffing into the mix and creating a master schedule is like solving a 7 sided Rubik’s Cube. Ultimate Problem Solving.👍🏻#mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #mnlead
    In reply to @APKRentz
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    great plan! I am thinking more 5 kids needing 5 different things outside my office and all 5 thinking their situation out weighs the person next to them! All about balance though and teaching them the skills to work through it! :) #mnlead
    In reply to @mrsamol, @APKRentz
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    LOL! Too true! We’re accessible 24/7/365 then! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Tim, I love how you just sneak into #MNLead from time to time to throw in your input! :) #MNLead
    In reply to @TimmyHuls, @chris_bussmann
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5. Thankfully, yes. I alluded to this earlier, but this job is a calling. My wife understands that and supports me through that just as I support her in her career. #mnlead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: Hmmm I don't think I have people that are not in education! Probably should diversify my social network! #mnlead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      5)Do your friends and family who are NOT in education, understand the demands that impact your Balance? #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Word. I love giving choice and voice to MS students but maybe 25 electives to choose from was a bit much for the person that has to make it happen! :) #mnlead
    • TimmyHuls Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      I hear you...throw shared staffing into the mix and creating a master schedule is like solving a 7 sided Rubik’s Cube. Ultimate Problem Solving.👍🏻#mnlead
      In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5) My husband understands and is very supportive. He helps me out by taking care of the household chores since he is retired. I’m very lucky! #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      5)Do your friends and family who are NOT in education, understand the demands that impact your Balance? #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: Not one bit. My dad was a former teacher/principal back in Cambodia, he tells me that I am “too dedicated” to my work. I tell him that it’s my job to make sure my Ss (when I was teaching) and Residents have the resources so that they can be proficient in their class. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      5)Do your friends and family who are NOT in education, understand the demands that impact your Balance? #mnlead
  • GSmit4Character Mar 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: Not a chance. As a supt, I would have extended family members tell me that most likely after a night board meeting, I probably did not go to work until 10:00 the next am. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Anthony I think thats so key… Either they buy in and understand or… But it’s tough for ppl w/ 9-5 jobs to “get” what we do… #mnlead
    In reply to @MrGolding_
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5. Yes! My husband it great about helping with balance.....but also keeping me in check when I lose my balance. I am able to do the same with him as he is also in the "helping" profession! #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: I have a brother who is an executive chef and a sister who is a nurse. Neither are sympathetic to my long days. ;-0 #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Mark, my elementary principal met you at some meeting a few months back, heard you speak, was very impressed… I’d already told her to follow you! ;-) #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5 For the most part, yes. My friends most definitely, the other 3 in my immediately family are the ones that from time to time think I do too much for work. #MNLead
  • BarryFischer100 Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5 My wife is also in education. Our kids are used to Sunday as being a part of the work week. #mnlead
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    My wife and I joke about how my work never ends; I can simply delay it for a few hours. #mnlead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    LOL! #mnlead
    In reply to @GSmit4Character
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Maybe diversifying would be a bad idea and just create more problems!! #mnlead
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    The Residents had a tough time adjusting earlier in the school year. They thought it was a 9-5 job, and teaching isn’t that way. Ts are constantly changing, planning, grading, and thinking about their Ss. #MNLead
    In reply to @mcarlstromDR, @MrGolding_
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Amy’s gotten used to it too. #mnlead 62 out for track between us and Remer, I’m expecting another 5,6 in DR #mnlead Miss coaching w/ you man!
    In reply to @BarryFischer100
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5: I have a lot of educators in my personal life so they understand full well the demands, however it is very common in our society to look down upon and underestimate the workload of a teacher #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I think that’s what happens… Like Police Officers end up being friends w/ the Police Officers… ‘cuz they “get it” #mnlead
    In reply to @Maggie_M_Marsh
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Chris, you might have seen this somewhere. It reminded me of Taylor Mali: https://t.co/ujcBlzf30J #MNLead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • FoleyKev Mar 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Kevinnhere a Teaching Principalm with Irelands first School mSTEAM Room #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    6)@ToddWhitaker say’s “It’s not the time that get’s to teachers, it’s the Intensity” Do you agree or disagree? #mnlead
  • townsleyaj Mar 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Just under 15 minutes to #IAeChat focused on supporting active learning environments! Please join us! #WISchat #MNlead #1stChat
  • TimmyHuls Mar 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Snuck a comment in while waiting for another round of @FortniteGame to reload. Problem solving this game is like solving a 7.5 sided Rubik’s Cube... 😀#mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers, @chris_bussmann, @FortniteGame
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Welcome Kevin! We’re a Good Bunch! #mnlead
    In reply to @FoleyKev
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #makeAdifference #mnlead
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6: It may be a bit of both. I think the intensity of one thing would be okay. But when they are expected to do many, it gets overwhelming. They could always use more time, but no teacher wants more time away from their students. It's tricky. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That’s an Awesome Analogy! Thanks Tim! #mnlead
    In reply to @TimmyHuls, @korytellers, @chris_bussmann, @FortniteGame
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    6. Absolutely. I’ve heard people use the phrase “it’s a marathon, not a sprint”. Well, education is a sprint that is as long as a marathon. Our work is demanding and many of those outside education feel they can do it better, but there is no professional more rewarding. #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6) I would agree. There is so much intensity, urgency, priority, and expectations placed on teachers. #MNLead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    So true! Every profession has its demands, so I truly feel it comes down to respect for each others professions! Wouldn't change being in the education world though! #mnlead
    • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      6. Absolutely. I’ve heard people use the phrase “it’s a marathon, not a sprint”. Well, education is a sprint that is as long as a marathon. Our work is demanding and many of those outside education feel they can do it better, but there is no professional more rewarding. #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Our kids need our 100% every day! Our peers need our 100% every day. That’s 200%, and although not a math genius… I didn’t think we could do more than 100% ;-) #mnlead
    In reply to @PrincipalFrench
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    The 7th and Last question is coming! #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6 I don't know if I would call it intensity as much as I would call it weight on my shoulders. As much as I am better about things, there are still times when I wonder if I am doing enough for my Ss. That weighs heavy at times. #MNLead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6: I once said that teaching was like being the mastermind behind a series of 174 One Act Plays that were put on in consecutive days with less than 24 hours to prepare for the next one. It is time and intensity all wrapped up in the same commitment for students. #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    That’s because you care so much! #MNLead
    • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A6 I don't know if I would call it intensity as much as I would call it weight on my shoulders. As much as I am better about things, there are still times when I wonder if I am doing enough for my Ss. That weighs heavy at times. #MNLead
  • GSmit4Character Mar 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6: Intensity. Teachers must be very skilled and exquisitely well-trained, because neither the teacher nor the surgeon can say: ‘everybody sit still until I figure out what in the heck we’re going to do next. Madeline Hunter #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    7)What is your ONE special “skill” or “Tool”, to “Balance” all the plates in the air? Inquiring minds want to know #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    yes! I have these moments too! These are the times I have to do some serious reflection, but also lean on my support team to help me see things that I don't see! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A6: I'd say it's both: time is hard to manage through intensity, but a lack of time in the school day/class period doesn't help #mnlead
  • korytellers Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    OK, have to cut out early! Thank you @mcarlstromDR for some great questions tonight! Everyone make it a great week! #MNLead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Thanks Chris! That is Awesome! I’ve got to share that! #mnlead
    In reply to @chris_bussmann
  • APKRentz Mar 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: Team - it's the only way to keep things balanced. #mnlead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      7)What is your ONE special “skill” or “Tool”, to “Balance” all the plates in the air? Inquiring minds want to know #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    @korytellers I think it’s important for educational leaders help carry the burden. If we are going to implement something new, something needs to be taken off our plate. #MNLead
    In reply to @korytellers, @korytellers
  • Maggie_M_Marsh Mar 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: My special tool is definitely the relationships I build with my co-workers! They help me out and keep my accounted to my work #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    You too, my friend! Have an impactful week! #mnlead
    In reply to @korytellers
  • MrGolding_ Mar 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7. Collaboration and delegation. #mnlead
  • cook_amy24 Mar 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A7. Personal life = finding "me" time, for me it is working out. Work life = team work, for me that is working with all staff, admin, etc.! #mnlead
  • PrincipalFrench Mar 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A7) Using my phone to manage emails, use my calendar, text messages, keep up with social media, take and post photos, create lists, listen to music, find directions, create graphics, read and learn. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      7)What is your ONE special “skill” or “Tool”, to “Balance” all the plates in the air? Inquiring minds want to know #mnlead
  • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    CTA - “Call to action” is coming soon! #mnlead
  • chris_bussmann Mar 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A7: Become great at knowing WHEN you need to do WHAT. Once you figure that out the rocks come out of your backpack. #mnlead
  • mrsamol Mar 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A7: Blessed to have a wife who teaches. Also blessed to surround myself with amazing people who would help carry the burden. @JenCoenen @janaemonnet @briandurgin @LauraGWillis @KellyStroeing @OscarUribe90 and others. We all have something in common=grow as leaders. #MNLead
    • mcarlstromDR Mar 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      7)What is your ONE special “skill” or “Tool”, to “Balance” all the plates in the air? Inquiring minds want to know #mnlead