#HISDAdminChat Archive

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:00 PM EDT

6pm on Sunday can only mean one thing: time for some quality time with your #HISDAdminChat family! Super stoked that you made it :)

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texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:01 PM EDT

The genius is the power of the room. Share your name, campus, and one silly fear or phobia that you have. #HISDAdminChat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Maxie Hollingsworth S.C. Red Elementary. Fear that I will back down & not speak up when I should. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:04 PM EDT

#AllYouAllDay #HISDAdminChat

etinglesr Oct 22 @ 7:04 PM EDT

#HISDAdminChat Eric Tingle, Principal @SugarGroveHISD #PrideOfTheWestside Fear of disappointing my kids (The Tinglets)

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:01 PM EDT

The genius is the power of the room. Share your name, campus, and one silly fear or phobia that you have. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hi Maxie! Glad you could make it this evening. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @MHollingswort17

Mr_DDHarris Oct 22 @ 7:04 PM EDT

DeShaun Harris/@REDSTEM_Magnet 5th grade math teacher/3-5 math lead. I have a phobia of birds..#HISDAdminChat

RGVReaderLeader Oct 22 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Lisa @Mitchell_Elem; fear of heights #hisdadminchat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:01 PM EDT

The genius is the power of the room. Share your name, campus, and one silly fear or phobia that you have. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

#KeepUp #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Welcome Eric! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @etinglesr, @SugarGroveHISD

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

RGV! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RGVReaderLeader, @Mitchell_Elem

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hey DeShaun! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @Mr_DDHarris, @REDSTEM_Magnet

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

That & those ridiculously giant water bug/tree roaches here in Texas. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

igsandate Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Irma from Durkee. Fear driving in Houston and my GoogleMaps stops working! #hisdadminchat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:06 PM EDT

#WhatAreYouReading #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Ha! Good one Irma! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @igsandate

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

RGVReaderLeader Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Weather alerts now too #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

I think everyone gets a little edgy when it starts raining hard nowadays. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RGVReaderLeader

m_squaredBHS Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Michael from Bellaire. When it comes to Astros & Steelers, I'm incredibly superstitious. #NoShaving4Playoffs #SameClothes #HISDADMINCHAT

demeka03 Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Demeka Simmons- Administrator. My fear is not being able to meet everyone’s needs to include t’s, & s’s. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Superstitions approved. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @m_squaredBHS

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT

I fear this as well Demeka. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @demeka03

RGVReaderLeader Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1: Missed opportunities #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Ever an opportunity you missed? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RGVReaderLeader

m_squaredBHS Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT

A1) If you don't face them they will always remain. #HISDADMINCHAT

etinglesr Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

#hisdadminchat A1. They continue to be afraid, not truly knowing if they can indeed conquer or beat that fear. Grab the bull by the horns!

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Yup. They will keep at it until we do something about it, right? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @m_squaredBHS

igsandate Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: Not stopping to look at our fears causes hesitation #hisdadminchat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

They never learn what they can face. They won't learn where their strengths & weaknesses lie & how to overcome #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Well said. Ever have to coach someone on this? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @etinglesr

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

I like this. If we always believe we can't, then we likely won't. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @MHollingswort17

demeka03 Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

R1- They eventually become discouraged. In some cases burnout and eventually quit. #HISDAdminChat

theignitEDteach Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Good evening everyone! #HISDAdminChat

m_squaredBHS Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Some fears should remain or it's okay for them to. They have utility. It's figuring which 2 address & when/how that matters. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

Mr_DDHarris Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

A1: They go their whole lives being “safe”...limiting their ability to be bold, risk-takers, and independent #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Good point. I think the hiding from the fear can exhaust ppl. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @demeka03

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Which ones should remain? I'm thinking the fears that keep us vigilant? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @m_squaredBHS

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Absolutely! Fear is exhausting if not channeled properly. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye, @demeka03

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Not facing our fears certainly falls squarely into playing it safe. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @Mr_DDHarris

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT

It's like the effort of avoidance is worse. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @MHollingswort17, @demeka03

MaggyTovar1 Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Yup! #HISDAdminChat

etinglesr Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT
#hisdadminchat A1. They continue to be afraid, not truly knowing if they can indeed conquer or beat that fear. Grab the bull by the horns!
- texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  Q1 #HISDAdminChat

5StarStudents Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT

A1:They become complacent and never grow, subsequently our S’s become stifled.#HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:13 PM EDT

#HISDAdminChat

MaggyTovar1 Oct 22 @ 7:13 PM EDT

I agree! #HISDAdminChat

m_squaredBHS Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Some fears should remain or it's okay for them to. They have utility. It's figuring which 2 address & when/how that matters. #HISDAdminChat
In reply to @texasbuckeye

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Good point. We don't face our fears, how can we ask our students to do the same. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @5StarStudents

MaggyTovar1 Oct 22 @ 7:13 PM EDT

They don’t grow. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Or maybe they grow in unexpected, unwelcome ways. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @MaggyTovar1

MaggyTovar1 Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Your fear builds walls to your imagination! You remain in your comfort zone and resist new things! #HISDAdminChat #DoganNation

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

RSBurgan Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: Fear is not a bad feeling, it shows you care about it. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

Agreed. I think facing it can also be a sort of acknowledgement. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RSBurgan

m_squaredBHS Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2) Innovation usually includes risk. And risk can be scary when you're thinking about kids. #HISDADMINCHAT

MaggyTovar1 Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

This is true as well! #HISDAdminChat

RSBurgan Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: Fear is not a bad feeling, it shows you care about it. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

That fear of failure can halt innovation, right? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @MaggyTovar1

theignitEDteach Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2: Fear keeps ppl from trying new things. Some Ts are too afraid to try new ideas because of push back from admin. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

You play it safe & don't unleash the creativity - I call it the kraken. We need creativity to solve problems. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Or when you are thinking about someone looking over your shoulder. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @m_squaredBHS

5StarStudents Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2:With fear innovation is non-existent. #HISDAdminChat

RGVReaderLeader Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2: Being afraid to try new things causes complacency & you may miss meeting the needs of everyone by doing same ol same ol #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Very sad; school leaders should model and encourage risk taking and innovative thinking. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @theignitEDteach

igsandate Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Q2: Fear stalls our creativity when we overthink things #hisdadminchat

demeka03 Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2- When you are fear typical this has caused you to shutdown mentally & in order to be innovative there has to be capacity #HISDAdminChat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Either we 2nd guess ourselves or someone else does. Smart risk-taking is necessary! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye, @m_squaredBHS

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT

hard to look forward when you are constantly looking back, right? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RGVReaderLeader

Mr_DDHarris Oct 22 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A2:When fear stifles innovation, you’ve become okay with being normal-instead of allowing your creativity to start a movement #HISDAdminChat

etinglesr Oct 22 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#HISDAdminChat A2. Its the whole idea of "walking on eggshells." You have to be bold and courageous in our field. It's a must

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Last Q on the way #HISDAdminChat

RSBurgan Oct 22 @ 7:20 PM EDT

One must step out of comfort zone in order to create something new. Innovation is not about doing what is comfortable. #HISDAdminChat

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Q3 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Q3 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:22 PM EDT

I think our kids thrive on innovative practices, we do them a disservice by operating on fear. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @Mr_DDHarris

RGVReaderLeader Oct 22 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A3: Stick to your gut! If you know you are doing what's right for kids, then do what you need to do.. #HISDAdminChat

lpapplegirl Oct 22 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A1: They do not find their best self. :-( #hisdadminchat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:23 PM EDT

#UseThatMoralCompass #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @RGVReaderLeader

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:23 PM EDT

And we all need to find our best self #KidsDeserveIt #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @lpapplegirl

etinglesr Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT

#HISDAdminChat A3. Stick to the facts, don't be afraid to ask questions, admit when you're wrong, and be humble and empathetic. #Reflection

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Q3 #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT

#This #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @etinglesr

theignitEDteach Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A3: #HISDAdminChat

ealy_daeducator Oct 22 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: they continue to stay scared. Can't get pass them unless you take them on face to face!! #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Q1 #HISDAdminChat

igsandate Oct 22 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A3: think about the objective, end in mind, we are ultimately advocates for kids who sometimes cannot articulate their needs #hisdadminchat

smithdianemarie Oct 22 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A3) ok to be motivated but keep emotions in check - make sure you have research/data to back you up and then document success #HISDAdminChat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Q3: Do you stand on solid ground - true to mission, maintaining integrity & what motivates this pursuit? #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

Mr_DDHarris Oct 22 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Q3: Never think that what you have to offer isn’t what is being sought after. Be confident in your approach. #HISDAdminChat

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Good point, check the emotions before we begin, they tend to make tough things tougher. #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @smithdianemarie

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

...and that's a wrap on the best 30 minutes of the week. Special Treat: we have a guest moderator on #HISDAdminChat next week :)

RSBurgan Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A3: Truly believe in what you are doing and breathe. #HISDAdminChat

ealy_daeducator Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A2: being scared of how others will view your decision! Being fearful of being stagnant helps me to keep moving. #HISDAdminChat

HISDAdminChat Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 #HISDAdminChat

MHollingswort17 Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Q3 - Know who's behind you & who's blocking you. Build coalitions! #HISDAdminChat

In reply to @texasbuckeye

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@michelle_mbt is ready to take the wheel next week. #HISDAdminChat #BeThere

texasbuckeye - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

...and that's a wrap on the best 30 minutes of the week. Special Treat: we have a guest moderator on #HISDAdminChat next week :)