Our chat will focus on the idea that we can lead and make positive change from any position in our school systems. Leadership is not about a title, it is a way of thinking and acting.
Good Morning, Crew!
We are LIVE from the Alaska Principals' Conference this morning! Time for welcome and intros! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Good Morning #leadlap crew! I'm thrilled to be here at the Alaska State Principals' Conference and joining you for some BOLD leadership conversations this morning! Here we go! #BoldSchool
Good Morning, Crew!
We are LIVE from the Alaska Principals' Conference this morning! Time for welcome and intros! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Good Morning, Crew!
We are LIVE from the Alaska Principals' Conference this morning! Time for welcome and intros! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Good Morning, Crew!
We are LIVE from the Alaska Principals' Conference this morning! Time for welcome and intros! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Good morning #LeadLAP! still doing the soccer thing but will do my best to jump in! Thrilled that @BethHouf and @casehighprinc are both in Alaska! There will be many lucky educators in that state over the next few days😊☠️
Good Morning, Crew!
We are LIVE from the Alaska Principals' Conference this morning! Time for welcome and intros! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Hey #LeadLAP crew! I’m Greg, an elementary school principal from Northern California. This is a photo of my wife, my daughter, and me up in Alaska last summer right before I fell off the dog sled! #AlaskaIsAwesome#ImAClutz
My biggest passion as a leader is helping other leaders reach their potential. Nothing better than helping someone see themselves fully as a leader! #leadLAP
A1: My passion is building relationships. I think that before students can learn, before Ts can trust, those relationships need to be built. I bring it out by modelling! #LeadLAP
A1: My Passion is helping others realize their potential by making school a fun place to be... Taking risks, putting myself out there, doing anything that I would ask others to do, laughing, smiling, and doing the little bit extra it takes to make school amazing! #leadlap
A1. My passion is helping others reach success. I strive to do this w/ teachers by giving feedback, removing barriers and empowering them to try new things and lead. For kids - I get to know them and provide ways to lead. #LeadLAP
A1: My Why; to positively impact the lives of others; create an exceptional experience for every student everyday; help others to remember and focus on their why #LeadLAP#ThisIsWe
A1: I'm passionate about helping those all those around me be the best version of themselves. I do this by creating strong relationships and rapport with everyone I come across. Everyone matters, everyone is important. #leadlap
A1: My passion is seeing Ss and Ts learning and achievement grow! I love seeing Ts become more comfortable in what they do and in return it boosts Ss to see their full potential. #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is to make every day amazing for students and staff. I work had to make sure that every conversation I have inspires others to be better, do better and search for greatness #LeadLAP
A1: Literacy! Whether teaching in the classroom or supporting students in my other roles, literacy has and will always be a passion of mine. Not only do I love to read myself but I love supporting students to develop their skills as a reader. Always sharing books! #leadlap
A1: The joy of serving and helping others truly drives me to lead. I strive to bring a positive, problem solving attitude to every challenge I meet. #LeadLAP
A1 My passion is pedagogy. I love learning about and coming up with new and innovative ways to engage students in learning. I pass it along by guiding some brainstorming in CLTs, being open to helping, and leading PD sessions that showcase new strategies. #leadlap
A1: My passion is seeing Ss smile, Ps smile, and Ts smile because they are engaged, celebrating a "win", and/or succeeding. I live every day trying to create situations that allow allow all three of those things to happen. #LeadLAP
Encouraging #studentvoice and #studentengagement in every student I meet!
I have started a whole school management project through interactive bulletin boards. It has been awesome to see the student responses and voluntary participation.
#LeadLAP
A1: my passion is student learning & that is so easy to bring out in educators. As long as I always circle it back to Ss, I believe it is fairly easy to get others onboard! #LEADLAP#EDUchat#TXed#edleadership
A1. My passion is knowing I have the ability help not only the students in my classroom, but other students, other teachers, and members of the community. #LEADLAP
A1: The underdog. Doing things that benefit all kids. This is my passion. And know where my school can be, how to get there, and doing things that are effective. #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
A1 My passion is making a school we are both students and teachers want to come every day. I love seeing the excitement when they are having learning experiences in the classroom #leadLAP
A1: My passion is to unleash the creative spirit in others! Some have put out that creative fire for years! I love being the one who starts the flame again! #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is seeing Ss smile, Ps smile, and Ts smile because they are engaged, celebrating a "win", and/or succeeding. I live every day trying to create situations that allow allow all three of those things to happen. #LeadLAP
A1: I love creating, improving, and/or enhancing school climate! We spend a lot of time at school, so why not make it a place you want to come to. #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is empowering the adults around me to empower the children around ALL of us! So much about leadership is about walking your talk. If we want desired behavior patterns to show up in kids, they'd better see them early and often in adults. #NorthtotheFuture#leadlap
A1: my passion is letting others know they can do anything they put their mind to! I model stepping out of my comfort zone regularly so others can see that it is ok! #leadlap
A1: I am passionate about student learning & building an awesome school culture! I love seeing students succeed & love learning! I think modeling your passion is powerful! As a leader, I want to do anything I can to create the best learning environment for our students! #LeadLAP
A1: A coworker and I were just talking about how we eat our feelings. I told her to find the thing that makes her feelings equal fresh fruits and do more of that. I have a feeling that thing is her passion. #LeadLAP
A1: If students can come and hang out with me at any point during the day - I know I'm doing something right. My office isn't the "scary" place that only "bad" kids go! #LeadLAP
A1: I’m passionate about making schools awesome for kids and staff. That means making school fun. That means making sure people know they matter. That means making sure they have the resources and things they need. #LeadLAP
A1: I am here to seek out & inspire the greatness in others. My passion comes from helping others see their genius and us moving forward on our path to greatness together. #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is serving others-working with Ts and Ss and inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. I bring out passion by showing up everyday excited to learn. Right along side amazing staff and students! #LeadLAP
Good Morning! Sherri @ThirstyBeesNY joining in. I was a Principal in Nenana, AK for 4 years, and always looked forward to attending those conference. In 2017, I was named the AK Region II Principal of the Year. #leadlap
I served as an English teacher prior to my AP position. I have always been passionate about literacy and helping kids discover the power of literature and writing. Kids who read will succeed but they need someone to to help ignite that spark. #LeadLAP
A1 I have many passions.
I am most conscious of my responsibility as a role model.
I'm am poassionate to model the possibilities when one works hard.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture
A1: My why is to build genuine relationships, to inspire genuine curiosity/wonder that propels authentic learning, and to do whatever I can to genuinely serve those around me! #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is seeing personal growth within students.
I’ve put every chapter plus + activities of my upcoming book The Superstar Curriculum on Google Classroom so teachers can access and use as mini-lessons.
Code: yrnmgq You need a https://t.co/imVOhI8gpa domain #leadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A1 I have many passions.
I am most conscious of my responsibility as a role model.
I'm am passionate to model the possibilities when one works hard.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture
A1 Helping Ss realize there is a great big world beyond our beautiful little community. That they don’t have to limit what they can become just because they don’t see it our area at the moment. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: We get a lot of email! So when I'm walking from one class to the next - I check the email. If I can answer an email quickly I do it.
Why is this important? My staff need to know I am there for them and that I am communicating effectively. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2 I think being out and about when the kids are there. I have seen good principals pop in rooms just to be there and check emails at that time, much more immersed than parked in their office. #LeadLAP
A2: I am not sure if this is time saving or not. I am at school an hour and a half before others and usually there after everyone leaves. This is the time to get my administrative work done so I can be immersed in the school while Ss & Ts are in the building. #leadlap
A1: My passion is in making education fun, engaging, and relevant for my students. My passion is in preparing teachers to help with this by providing fun, engaging, and relevant professional learning for them. 🙂 #leadlap
A2: Not focusing on the little @%&# like lesson plans and trying to focus on the kids and staff. Also, getting organized with my day each morning so that I can focus on the focus #LeadLAP
A2. Constantly learning from my PLN and then implementing within my school what is appropriate. We have tried to make our school a place kids and staff want to come to so we try to make each day special! #LeadLAP
Being organized. Having a place for everything and everything in its place.
Stumbling around trying to find materials is no way to conduct yourself as a educator. Be prepared and notice the stress of teaching dissipate exponentially.
#LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2b: This year I am also trying to be more mindful about how I spend the time while Ss are in the building... Instead of a blank calendar, carving out the time to purposefully plan for the important work of being in classrooms and with Ts and Ss. #leadlap
A2: This isn't time saving, but always be reading, writing, creating, or talking to someone about learning/culture. Continual LEARNING. This stuff is on my mind always because I have such a responsibility to my Ss that I couldn't be happy with myself otherwise. #leadlap
A2: Lists, sticky notes, preplanning, setting time frames. All of these help me on the go. It is so easy to get bogged down. Using prioritizing definitely allows me to see where a majority of my time is spent each day. Reflection at the end of day helps as well. #LeadLAP
A2: I think this is where goals can help keep your focus so that all the things you choose to do are purposeful. Being in classrooms and participating in all the great things is important. You can't be immersed by sitting in your office. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: Always remember your why; then having laxer-like focus around those action steps that support your why; collaboration is extremely important bc we are not alone in our work; we are greater together #LeadLAP#ThisIsWe
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: Spending some quiet time after students go home planning out the next day's kid meetings and my goals for the day help me make the most of my time while students are at school. This allows me to get out of the office and with the kids. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: I have a daily checklist of 5 things to do each and every day. It starts with visit 5 classroom and ends with write 1 thank you note. If I don’t get to something, it becomes my priority for the next day. If I miss two days in a row, I know it’s time to refocus. #LeadLAP
I do that, too. On occasion the custodians remind me I need to leave. I love the energy of the day and the peaceful time to reflect & plan at the end. #leadlap
A2: Time saving strategies that help with Immersion:
*Stay connected to Ss & Ts via email or other tech methods to respond promptly.
*Teaching SEL/Mindfulness to save time later as Ss can self regulate
*Prioritize by Ss first, then Ts, then the paperwork & red tape.
#LeadLAP
A2: I wanted to be in classrooms all day. I tried to stop calling Ss out of class. I went to the classroom and 1 or 2 next door, observing, leaving feedback, and then speaking to the S privately. To lead a culture you have to be seen in all parts frequently. #LeadLAP
A1: My passion is justice. I believe that education is the great equalizer. We have a moral obligation to meet the needs of ALL students. For this reason, as a leader, I MUST take care of my staff, who serves our youth. #leadlap
Hey #LeadLap - Jordan, K-4 principal from MA here. Chiming in for a bit.
A2: Biggest time saver for me is setting up a one-stop google doc with hyperlinks to everything for staff. Cuts down on the "Do you have a minute?"
A2: The importance of getting into classrooms, doing bus duty, and getting into the lunchroom each day are my focus. Also, being the model of positivity, kindness, and resilience I want from the staff and students #LEadLAP
I find time during the weekend to review my calendar for the upcoming week. I then put reminders on my schedule for walkthroughs and essential conversation. If I don’t put these things on my calendar, my time gets eaten up by task instead of my priorities. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
This is really a great strategy! I made a mobile office out of an old AV cart this year. I think that can totally help me if I do this too! Thanks for all the ideas! #LeadLAP
A2:I'm learning to drive my schedule. Getting into classrooms daily is important work and my goal is to see every teacher every two weeks. I've learned it's important to schedule the time and stick to it. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: Continuous learning- I make sure to take my learning anyway I can: audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts, digital PLNs, etc. When our learning becomes our focus, it allows us to stop wasting time on futile issues that we know do not result in what our goals are #leadLAP#TXed#educhat
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2. As a teacher with a group of great paraprofessionals, I'm doing my best this year to have them help me more with various tasks in the room. I gotta remember it's not my classroom, it's our classroom. #leadlap
A2: Immersion for me is about being present. My strategy to be immersed and be present is to disconnect from tech and distractions in order to connect fully to the task and the people around me. #leadlap
A2: I’ve realized it takes me a long time to communicate with families through email because I’m a perfectionist about wording, so I typically to call. I think this is also helpful with building those family relationships. #LeadLAP
A2: this is my first year as a Principal, I was drowning at the beginning but made a calendar for everything I needed to do...it has helped immensely. #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
Reflection is so important in re-centering our focus; it’s often pushed to the back burner but we need to keep it as a priority; reflection leads to growth! #LeadLAP
A2: Getting students involved has helped me and @lissa4211 save time. Ex. We made over teacher cafe and want to change each month. Now Art classes are going to help. #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
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A2: Take advantage of times like arrival, dismissal, lunch for building & modeling positive relationships w Ss. Planning my ideal week and carving out the time for what our Ts and Ss need from me. We make time for what we value. #LeadLAP
A2: We focus a lot on telling the story of our school. But, it is a lot of work & takes a lot of time. I try to schedule tweets & use my drafts folder so that I can be “all in” for leading our storytelling efforts but reasonable in the amount of time it takes to do it! #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: I make sure I am 100% ready before Ss walk in the room. I use lists to help stay organized and prioritize. It’s really important to me that I am able to greet every Ss in the AM at my door so I can set the tone for their day! #leadlap
A2: I’m always trying to get newsletters, projects, etc. done at home or after school so that I am focused on being with students and staff. Try not to overwhelm yourself during the day, instead pick three goals for the day to focus on. Don’t be afraid to delegate. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: Always remember your why; then having laser-like focus around those action steps that support your why; collaboration is extremely important bc we are not alone in our work; we are greater together #LeadLAP#ThisIsWe
Q2: pouring into my team (other admin, counselors, social workers, office professionals, custodians) and making sure they are set up for success allows me to be immersed in the learning #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Great idea! I'm trying to stay out of the office and only stop in twice a day to check email and complete paperwork. After school works, however I like to spend my mornings visiting with students and teachers. Still tough to get everything done. #LeadLAP
A2: pouring into my team (other admin, counselors, social workers, office professionals, custodians) and making sure they are set up for success allows me to be immersed in the learning #LeadLAP
I think you are spot on here. The amount I've learned from others has saved me countless hours and I feel better knowing that I'm doing the absolute best I know how for Ss. That feels good! #LeadLAP
I echo this! Taking the time/effort to get/stay organized BEFORE the school day begins is key for me to be able to stay immersed in the learning/culture throughout the school day! #LeadLAP
A3: Trying to have real conversations with everyone, listening instead of just talking, apologizing when I'm wrong or go off without thinking, and acknowledging the greatness of those who do the work in classrooms daily #LeadLAP
This is Awesome, Jordan. I have a one stop site for Ts and working on making it as interactive as possible so we can connect before we meet face to face. #leadlap
Hey #LeadLap - Jordan, K-4 principal from MA here. Chiming in for a bit.
A2: Biggest time saver for me is setting up a one-stop google doc with hyperlinks to everything for staff. Cuts down on the "Do you have a minute?"
A3: Make rapport happen by:
☠️Attending events of Ss & staff (sponsors) to cheer & support
☠️Listening and asking questions instead of doing all the talking
☠️Make moments in the hallway between classes, lunch time, before/after school count.
#LeadLAP
A1 My passion is empowering others, guiding them to make decisions on their own and to choose to be a better teacher.
I try to be more open, to listen more and judge less. #LeadLAP
A2: I keep a notebook on my desk to make notes of what’s been done, what needs follow up, what I need to do, etc. I jot things down as I can throughout the day. Before I leave I carry over the things I need to touch on tomorrow. #LeadLAP
A3: I build rapport with my Ss through getting to connect with them on interests they have. Even if Idk what they are talking about, I’ll go with it and then do some research to come back and talk to them about it the next day or within the week. #LeadLAP
Being available to people when they need you, not when it is convenient for you.
Being empathetic to everyone you meet, you have no idea the struggles we all face everyday.
Being positive & passionate about what you do inspires others to do the same!
#LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3 I go out of my comfort zone daily to engage others with a friendly greeting and encouragement. “Have a great day!” This helps break the ice when daily encouragement is given. As I blogged about be purposeful! https://t.co/yyHNeqkoja#leadlap
A3b: With my Ts, I find ways to connect with them through positive messages, shoutouts, recognition in my weekly newsletter, and those crucial one on one meetings. As well, I connect with some of my Ts outside of school to let them know more about me and get to know them #LeadLAP
A3: This is our most important job! I think relationships are all about being HUMAN! Get to know people, be visible, be a member of the #CommUNITY, jump in wherever needed, participate, show up, show grace and humanity. Ask #HowCanIHelp! Be humble & always #ChooseKind! #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: I have real authentic conversations with Ss/staff. I share the positivity, keep my mind open, learn as much as possible each day, try to stay humble, and most importantly stay flexible and grateful for the opportunity I have to serve. #leadlap
A3: MY FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB!! I spend as much time as I can away from my office. Be vulnerable and silly!! Share these experiences with the parents, staff & community! #LeadLAP
A3. For staff - every PD time we spend time getting to know each other (non school stuff) and we do team building. We try to make it fun. For kids - I try to know each one by name and their passions; strengthen it by the “good call of the day” home to parents. #LeadLAP
A3: to build effective rapport you need to be present, emotionally intelligent and display a genuine interest in the other person. See the person before the position #LeadLAP
A3 I love to drop anchor notes to my colleagues. They make me better each day and I want them to know they matter to me. I also check in with and ask them how they are doing as much as I can. #LeadLAP
Again... Love this!
I started something this year called #lunchwithLedford. One day a week, I go and have lunch with my 6th graders! I love the connections I am making! #leadLAP
A3) Starting each day off @ parent drop off speaking to kids & waving to families as they leave. In the hallways talking to Ss & Ts during transition. Supporting my Ss.#LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: Rapport isn't always about what you say, it is about how you say it. 93% of our communication is non-verbal. Do you love your job? Love the people around you? Love your kids? Love today? Pssst...tell your face. ;) #leadlap
WALK YOUR TALK! I never make a suggestion, to staff or students, on something I would not do myself! I believe this shows that the leadership is not a top-down approach, but rather a collaborative journey #leadLAP#edleadership#EDUchat#EduGladiators
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: Be Intentional; Intentional with time spent getting to know staff; truly get to know them as human beings; model empathy; plan time for collaboration; created a PLC for newly-hired teachers to build and nurture relationships and administrative support #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: My goal was always "people by day" "paperwork later." This meant coming in early & staying late to conquer all those administrative tasks like emails, reports, etc. Didn't always save time, but helped with relationships. #leadlap
A2: One yr we were having hallway culture problems, so I made a 2nd office in the middle of the upstairs hall. Office staff would meet me there. I could hear lots of instruction. Ss on the way to the bathroom got a quick little grade check. BR numbers slowed WAY down. #LeadLAP
A3: At the beg of year I set up a @Flipgrid challenge where Ss had to introduce me to their fam & share about their likes/dislikes. With my colleagues I started a @Flipgrid challenge where every month I post a topic/challenge. Ts hop on & respond! #leadlap
A3 Listening is the most mportant skill in building relationships. Focus on breathing during the conversation and you’ll see yourself more actively engaged. #LeadLAP
A2: 1) Be your best authentic self. Always. We need the trust of others to do this work. Trust happens when you are authentic and strive to be your best. 2) BE PRESENT in as many ways as possible (physically, emotionally, mentally). 3) Value & create space for voice. #LeadLAP
Q2: The {I} in PIRATE is all about being immersed in the most important work of learning and culture.
What are time saving strategies that help you with {Immersion}?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Apologizing and owning up to being wrong or making a mistake is huge for both Ss and Ts! It's hard at first, but the more I do it, the more natural it is for me to say, "I'm sorry. I'm wrong." (Notice I didn't say it gets easier, but it feels less awkward). #LeadLAP
Q3: I strive to greet students and fellow staff each day with a genuine good morning and happy ___day! Sometimes when out and about the school during the day, I'm on such a mission. I need to remind myself to take time to build authentic #relationships and slow down. #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: Greet students at the door when I can, get into classrooms and try to participate or help with student questions, take the time to learn about teachers. There’s definitely more I need to do in this area, and I think communication is key moving forward. #LeadLAP
A3: The single most important thing I can do for my Ts and Ss is to BELIEVE in them. Remind them of and value the gifts they bring to our community every day. Those relationships are the foundation for challenging & supporting them them to take risks. #LeadLAP
A3:Be present! Greet students at the door and find time to visit with all staff members. It's important to connect with others on a personal level. Take an interest in their life outside of school hours. I love leaving thank you notes in a teacher's box with a goodie. #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: We build relationships w/ people when we’re around people! So it starts by getting out of my office & being on the playground, in classrooms, & in the cafeteria. And then it grows when we talk / kids & staff about who they are & what matters to them. #LeadLAP
A3: I came to this school under predetermined difficulties. Construction, lack of previous leadership, no computer, a mess. I have worked on building relationships by getting down to my students level when I talk to them & it’s all about the fist bumps! 1/2 #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
A3: This is our most important job! I think relationships are all about being HUMAN! Get to know people, be visible, be a member of the #CommUNITY, jump in wherever needed, participate, show up, show grace and humanity. Ask #HowCanIHelp! Be humble & always #ChooseKind! #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: The single most important thing I can do for my Ts and Ss is to BELIEVE in them. Remind them of and value the gifts they bring to our community every day. Those relationships are the foundation for challenging & supporting them them to take risks. #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: I know every students name and because I don't have a classroom of students, I stand by the front door and greet all the students and families as they come in. It's a great way to start the day. Running clubs is also a great way to build relationships. #LeadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: Being there. Taking the time to talk and listen to students. If I see a student is having a hard day I make sure I stop and check on them. Then follow up on it later on. #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A1: My passion is helping others see the need to view our Ss as individuals with their own unique struggles and gifts. To help with this, I try to tell my Ss’ stories. Help others understand what they are going through. #leadlap
A3: It's cool to the kids when you Tweet about them & the Superintendent tweets them back! Our division is awesome! @gregluterbach! This happened yesterday! #LeadLAP
I try to be friendly by smiling and greeting everyone. I ask teachers how it’s going and then I listen and offer to help. If I have to say no to a request, I try to offer an alternative idea. #leadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A2: My strategies are simple. Note what I need to do (like grades, prep for IEP meetings, conferences with Ss, writing letters of recommendation) and set deadlines for myself. I like the @momentumdash app. It helps me. My Ss like it too. #leadlap
A3: Rapport isn't always about what you say, it is about how you say it. 93% of our communication is non-verbal. Do you love your job? Love the people around you? Love your kids? Love today? Pssst...tell your face. ;) #leadlap
A3: I also have a T IG account where I post pics of what Ss are doing (& sometimes pics of my dogs). It builds a relationship w parents that they can see everyday what Ss are doing & allows Ss to have a new connection to me & peer into my life & what’s important to me #leadlap
A3 Since I see so many middle school Ss I ask them every class to let me know how they are- with the ? below I have been able to connect w/Ss over things I may have never known-it’s been amazing. #leadlap
A4: I do this all of the time. Completely changed the schedule this year (first year in the building), added two more recess times. Also transformed staff meetings to more teacher centered, less me centered. #leadLAP
A4: We have a weekly all MS assembly. The first one of the month is led by me. To keep my Ts and Ss in the “loop”, I went through and projected our behavior, attendance, testing numbers compared to previous YTD. It was an eye opener for my Ts but my Ss were most impacted #LeadLAP
A3: In K, this is a number one priority. Some areas are very remote and dark, and there are many social issues in these villages.Creating social events, morale-building activities, after-school & weekend community involvement, and being there to provide love & support. #leadlap
A3: Look for opportunities. Realize when you are in that rush, rush, rush phase and slow down. Whenever appropriate I try to respond to Emails with personal responses and take a minute to check in. When in class, hallway, lunchroom-take time to connect with S’s. #LEadLAP
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: Starting in a new school this year I have had a focus on knowing names of staff and students - this only happens by showing up in classrooms, lunch, recess, extracurriculars, staff social events #LeadLAP
A3: It's cool to the kids when you Tweet about them & the Superintendent tweets them back! Our division is awesome! @gregluterbach! This happened yesterday! #LeadLAP
A3: because of this, talking to staff beforehand was a challenge.Since, I have been working to build trust, collaboration,getting things moving forward to benefit all kids. Last year of AR.Celebrate all kids. Most are receptive, some are culture destroyers. #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
A3: I used #postivesignthursday. Learned it from @casehighprinc. I was just at my former school holding my sign. A girl walked through my door and said, I choose this door. It makes me feel good about myself. I also celebrate hobbies. I ran a skate park competition! #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4 Lunchroom setup. Last year myself and the other 2 deans at our middle school made it a point to redesign the setup of the lunchroom to be less rows and more creative interactive and non-industrial. Kids loved the set up and it was very efficient. #leadlap
A4: We changed our first day of school. It was a big New Year's Party. Greeted staff and families with noise makers, confetti, and signs in chalk welcoming them back #LeadLAP
A4: Made a BOLD move this week. Having Ss prepare a webpage via @AdobeSpark to recap/show their 1st qtr learning. Target audience? Parents (conference is Thursday). Ways to show learning? Up to Ss. Targeted areas? 5 main content areas discussed in class. Fingers X. #LeadLAP
This year I am trying an #AugmentedReality pumpkin patch for our school. I took the day off and will be in the hallway all day on Oct. 31st to create a virtual experience with the students! I am hoping it will be #Amazing!
#leadlap
Some say we leave our personal life out the door or at the parking lot. How can we build relationships without sharing a part of ourselves? #LeadLAP#TENph
A4: We had a talk about sharing our school narrative. My principal at the time & I wanted to do something different - so we did a video for our school. Lots of people helped contribute - but it shows a lot about our school. Better than a letter! #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Agreed! Just yesterday I had a Ss get in trouble.. instead of going right for the write up to the principal, I sat with him & listened and let him talk! I helped him understand why his actions were wrong. #LeadLAP
A4: At the beginning of the year I created a First Day of School photo booth for Ss and their families and wrote welcome back at the front entrance. Normally we don't do anything but I felt like we needed to show some excitement about having our Ss return! #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: I used #postivesignthursday. Learned it from @casehighprinc. I was just at my former school holding my sign. A girl walked through my door and said, I choose this door. It makes me feel good about myself. I also celebrate hobbies. I ran a skate park competition! #LeadLAP
A4: I made a mistake in building relationships with Ss. I could have brushed it off as their fault for "not getting it." Instead I took ownership, & told Ss why I became a teacher, how much this means to me, and that I want to make it right. Relationships strengthened! #leadlap
A4: I'm working on making school fun for staff. Trying to figure out how to have a whole day game of tag based on this : https://t.co/0p6naCLfIz#LeadLAP
A3: Let them know that they come first! Answer emails, texts, messages ASAP! If I don’t know the answer I tell them I’ll find someone who does! #leadlap
A3: In AK, this is priority. Some areas are very remote and dark, and there are many social issues in these villages.Creating social events, morale-building activities, after-school & weekend community involvement, and being there to provide love & support. #leadlap#AKPrincipals
A4: Gave an Ignite talk at #IgniteNOW around “What If” and reimagining education for our students; completely out of my comfort zone but challenged me to be a thought leader and inspire others to think “What If” and take action to improve education; Ignite2.0 is in Feb! #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4. We started an Eagle Camp for 6th grade led by our own 7th/8th graders. Getting kids to lead and model kindness for new students- big risk-even bigger positive impact! #LeadLAP
A3: Again, be authentic. Hopefully, you genuinely care about people & are able to communicate this care through your interactions with staff, students, parents & community. Clear communication helps as well. Verbal and written clarity re: expectations is super helpful #LeadLap
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: I made a BOLD move this year to take my professional learning to the next level by participating in and running a Twitter chat! I'm grateful to you all for the learning we share in moments like this. Thank you for being brave, brilliant, and BOLD! #leadlap
A3: With staff, I’ll share resources that I’ve discovered thanks to my PLN. I shared this with some Bio Ts-@BioRender. Every now and then, my wife makes some brownies for my co-workers when it is an especially stressful time. #leadlap
Q3: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
The {R} in PIRATE is all about {Rapport} Share examples of how you make this happen with your staff and students?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Right now I'm trying to work on ways to kick staff meetings up a notch. I'd like to see them be more teacher driven-teachers sharing great things they are working on in the classroom. Small doses of meaningful and differentiated PD. #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: These last few months it’s been about working with science PLCs and helping where I can with #PBL that includes #DesignThinking and an authentic audience for student work #LeadLAP
A4: One year I went completely PAPERLESS in my classroom- it was a difficult learning curve, but other than district and state assessments, it was all GREEN! The kids loved it, I loved it, and it allowed for MINDFUL organization! #LeadLAP#EDUchat#edleadership#TXed
I feel like I’m still learning the way of things as a 1st year AP. Right now, we’re working on reconfiguring our committees so we can focus on our biggest needs! I definitely have more plans for the future! #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A3: The most important way to build relationships is to get out and be visible! Greet the Ss and staff every morning, walk those classrooms, walk and talk the lunchroom and spend time asking questions to get to know everyone on campus! #LeadLAP
I don’t consider this transformational per say, but bold for me. I signed up for the Cowhide (our rival football game) staff dance. It’s way out of my comfort zone, but being my 2nd year at my site, I’m hoping it helps build rapport with students and staff. #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: Giving (& encouraging) teacher autonomy. It's amazing what they can do when you give them the freedom to be creative. I've seen this transform the entire school culture. #leadlap#AKPrincipals
A4: First staff meeting, created roles for everyone on team. So ALL were involved. Warrior of pen (group note taker), Collaborator (team building activity), Critical Friend (@ end of meeting, did we meet outcome stated). Team loved having structure for voice #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: I did a room transformation! Instead of my blah lesson generalizations in ELA, I became a general & turned my classroom into a military base. I changed our activity around to go w the theme! My Ss were SO engaged & it was def out off my comfort zone! #leadlap
A4: We wanted to celebrate instructional risk. We started Pineapple Awards and Pineapple Visits. Basically, I can't see anything pineapple without thinking of great lessons and risk taking Ts. The key was celebrating the risk takers publicly & celebrating strategic risk. #LeadLAP
a5 I think it is important to both pick out what can be learned and seal the envelope on information that seems counterproductive at the time. I do hold onto those envelopes, though. #leadlap
A3: For Ss, I’ll eat lunch with the Ss, talk to them in the halls, give them high fives or 👊🏽, console them when they are upset, send emails when they are sick, bring them little presents when they are being awesome, and joke around with them. #leadlap
A4: We used to have an advisory period which we changed a few years ago to #FalconsCARE with a focus on #CommUNITY service projects. Students & staff connect through similar interests. From landscaping to quilting & everything in between. One of my favorite things 🧡💙! #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: Currently working through the design thinking process to re-design the high school experience for our students with @MHSMiddieTweets and team #LeadLAP
A5: I think if I have a strong WHY I do what I do, then with a conversation I can help explain my reason. They don't have to agree, but if kids are benefiting and staff are happy - not sure they can argue. #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: lunch. Got some heat for this...but I made it so that kids played first and then came in to eat. Recess first, Lunch second. SO big of a change in student discipline, kids are fed, and they learn and behave better! #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
A5: I just continue to do what I love to do.. improve my Ts craft and offer the feedback. I’ll continue doing what I’m supposed to with a smile and positive thinking. How the bitter respond is on them. #LeadLAP
A5: I'm working on taking the softer approach... but it's difficult. I continually shout out those who are taking risks, trying new things and searching for greatness. I let them share and hopefully others will join the positivity train #LeadLAP
By being professional. I do not have to like everyone to be able to work with them.
I let the haters hate and don't give them my attention or thoughts.
I have to do what I feel is best for me and my students, if someone does not agree that is their issue, not mine.
#LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
The work is never done and time isn’t on our side. Every year has its challenges. We do our best to make our school family a place we would want our own kids. Knowing we won’t make everyone happy is tough. Knowing our heart is in the right place is key. #LEADLap
A5: The best advice I received when I was an Ocean Lifeguard re: angry tourists— “Kill them with Kindness”. It has helped with critics looking to sabotage. I fully believe in go high when others go low. #leadlap
I'm right there with you, as a first year AP. We have focused a lot of time on strengthening our PLCs to meet the needs of our learners and teachers. Feeling so grateful for the amazing opportunity. #LeadLAP
A4: We turned over as much PD as we could this year to teachers and scheduled time for “Genius PD”. Teachers are empowered to learn what they want to learn about and then come back and share out. #LeadLAP
A5. I try to have conversations to gain empathy and understanding of their views; but if someone chooses to be negative “then when they go low, I go high” and I try to model positivity and kindness and focus on what’s good for kids. #LeadLAP
Have you considered doing a small scale #edcamp? Could be a great way to get teachers learning about their interests and sharing their strengths with each other! #LeadLAP
A4 last year I started screen recording silent videos (to music:) to reach colleagues in a new way. All were less than 2 min & I completely forgot one of my challenges to them in this end of yr video was transforming BLAH into BAM! Plan to try this again soon:) #leadlap
A5: The best advice I received when I was an Ocean Lifeguard re: angry tourists— “Kill them with Kindness”. It has helped with critics looking to sabotage. I fully believe in go high when others go low. #leadlap
A5: this is hard for me. I do have one culture destroyer in my school and I have yet to try to figure out how to reach her. I think because this has been happening for so long that I don’t know if I can, to be truthful. #LeadLAP#AKPrincipals
A4- my favorite is transforming the first day of school! Dance party last year and teacher banners and cup challenges this year! Ss can’t wait for day 2 😀#leadLAP
A5: I find this very challenging but I try and surround myself with as many positive people as possible and I keep spreading my positivity regardless. Finding twitter this year and engaging in so many great @dbc_inc books has helped me keep my passion alive. #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: We changed the culture at our school so that it reflects love AND high expectations. And then I got others on board to help tell our story. We have a school full of Twitter users who help with this daily along w a monthly #TMGenius chat. #LeadLAP
A5 Critics may provide me with a point of reflection. They may be a catalyst for relcaibration or iteration.
But negativity doesn't get me down.
I need no permission to be more awesome tomorrow.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture
A5: Seriously, I pray. I pray that I'm not responding w my ego. If someone attacks my work, then I handle professionally and quickly. I pray to send them love & understanding because our collective work is too important-kids are counting on us. #LeadLap
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: I try to listen and remember that we all have the same goal...student success. “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” It’s important to not destroy relationships just because we have different leadership styles! Listening is 🔑! #LeadLAP
A5 Resilience and passion. If you show passion for what you do and know it works keep being passionate about it! People will be attracted to your passion and join. #leadlap
A4) Recently, We collaborated w /#DMSGens & @dcpsmoss to provide relief for a middle school that was devastated by Hurricane Florence. Both schools did a coin war and had great support from our communities. #LeadLAP
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Using criticism to make you better instead of bitter is all about interpretation of criticism. Receiving criticism is a skill. The ability to internalize it as feedback about behavior(s) as opposed to an assessment of who you are personally is the hinge point. #leadlap
A5: Working with others who criticize is hard:
🌟Know your Why and push back gently but firmly
🌟Stay positive in the face of negativity
🌟Lean in to their emotion without caving in (sometimes they just need validation before crossing over to your side).
#LeadLAP
A4: We do weekly PBIS raffles. We try to “supersize” the prizes and really pump them up during testing and other stressful times@of year. I like to do staff raffles too, to help them also be part of the fun #Leadlap
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: It’s not the critics who count; we don’t care about the critics who aren’t in the arena fighting with us; don’t listen to the critics; continue to be the reason for our kids #LeadLAP#ThisIsWe
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Critics can be tough. When I get “beat up,” I vent to a mentor and then I reflect. Reflection usually drives me to make changes in how I communicate or work with people. I try to focus on solutions instead of allowing my myself to wallow. #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: I keep the Ss at the forefront. I am intentional about making myself better, for the Ss. When I have others trying to sabotage that, I remind myself that it has nothing to do with me. When the learning needs of kids are always the reason, it becomes easy! #leadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: Try to include them in the great things that are happening! Give them leadership opportunities, listen to their concerns, engage them in the process. We have to model our expectations. Sometimes we have to SHOW them & make things meaningful & relevant! #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A4: Some of our end-of-the-year activities can be blah, so I used an app I had learned about at a conference to make things fun. I used @GooseChase and the Ss were doing dances and crazy poses. It was fun! #leadlap
Q4: {Transformation} Time! Share with us a time you took a {BOLD} move to kick it up a notch to transform something that is traditionally blah to BAM!
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
This is a huge point and can get you into further trouble if you misinterpret. I try to assume good intent until there have been a few examples to realize the intent is destructive. #leadlap
A5: You keep being you. Don't give up on them, either. Their reluctance could be about you or it could be about something else. There might be some gold in there if you keep working at it. #leadlap
A5: I drown out their grumbles & comments. My hope is that others will see my passion & listen to my WHY & turn their not so nice comments (or lack of participation) into something more positive! If it’s best for the Ss I won’t let negative Nancy’s bring me down! #leadlap
A5-Hence why we need to make sure that we hire the right people. The “I” cannot be greater than the “We.” Look for people that have positive character. They don’t have to agree with you, but they need to travel with you.#leadLAP
A5: This happens to every principal. I respond to them the way I would to challenging students. Talk with them, praise their "good," ask them to try just one thing & let me know how it worked, & LISTEN to them (they may have a good reason for being critical). #leadlap
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: I know that there will be people who don’t agree with everything I do. That’s natural...especially when you work in a large school with lots of personalities! Embrace the differences and continue to respect each other! Change is ok!! #leadlap
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: I try to figure out what my style causes them to "lose". What does my style change in their normal pattern? How can I support that? Being on time might mean losing time w/ their kids in the morning, or maybe they had designed the schedule and now it is changing, etc. #LeadLAP
A5: Maybe those people will get it and join along and maybe they won’t, but you can’t let it stop you from doing what’s best for kids. Be professional and positive and you’ll have support from others who will help you. #LeadLap
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A6. @posickj did something where he did activities with all students and staff were taken out to lunch at a restaurant. Just awesome- trying to figure out “how”. #LeadLAP
A5: If someone is critical of something I’ve done, I start by appreciating that they told me and then I try and seek understanding. And then I reflect on what I could have done differently. #LeadLAP
A5: I stay grounded in my WHY and filter criticism through that. I stay open to all perspectives and am a better leader by carefully considering others who see things through a different lens. But if it doesn't fit w my WHY & is there to sabotage, I dismiss and move on. #LeadLAP
A6: We did this: One teacher made a pledge to only speak in the positive about students, staff, and colleagues. She had the best year ever last year. Now, my staff has taken on the challenge... the Positivity Challenge #LeadLAP
Yes, we need both, but there are important differences. Gotta use the right one in the right context. I wish I always got that right but I keep a bucket of water handy for when I don't. #LeadLap
A6: Just this morning @amberattheshift (T in my district) shared something she does with her Ss every Wednesday to help open communication & build relationships! She uses google forms to check in with each Ss. Something I am taking into my classroom for sure! #LeadLap
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A5: It's important to listen and try to understand the perspective of the critic. Be a model! Isn't listening and having empathy what we would want from staff and students. Assume positive intent and politely remind the critic...it's about what our students need! #LeadLAP
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A6: I got an idea today from @MajaliseTolan to use my mobile office to deal with Ss issues. I want to try that more! They don't always need to come down to the office! #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
I love @thomascmurray message at #masscue18 that every 30-second interaction can either build culture up a bit or tear culture down a bit. Leading and spreading that mantra is a new action step for me. #leadlap
A6: Good question. Lots of colleagues/PLN members are doing S lead conferences. We want to move in that direction slowly in my building, but I want to cannonball in to that ( @TaraMartinEDU style)! #LeadLAP#REALedu
A6: Leadership is about LEARNING! One BOLD move I've seen implemented across schools is the #observeme movement. Inviting others into your classrooms/schools to provide feedback and developing a culture of observation, feedback, and learning is HUGE! #leadlap
A5: #StartwithWHY , listen, question and remain open minded. I try to be as transparent as possible. Including others in the process is critical too. #leadlap
I would bring a few pineapples to meetings and give them out. This year that school is giving out reusable grocery bags with pineapples on them. : ) #LeadLAP
A5 this is a deep question!! So many possible answers but it is certainly amazing what can happen when you get enough people excited about something regardless of your role-the energy in the air becomes contagious and impossible to deny. #leadlap
A5: A few years back I worked with a tough crowd. I tried to “kill them with kindness” but with no success. The more I gave of myself (to be a better coworker), the more ppl took. I ended up isolating myself to not lose my joy. I don’t have a good answer for what to do. #leadlap
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
I gotta go - thanks so much everyone as you inspire me w/ this chat and help provide me the motivation to keep pushing forward. Thanks for reminding me to “be the leader I would want to follow.” #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
I’ve seen the way so many leaders provide professional learning for staff in a positive, fun way. There’s so much out there learn about how to engage our 21st Century learners! #LeadLAP
A6: We did this: One teacher made a pledge to only speak in the positive about students, staff, and colleagues. She had the best year ever last year. Now, my staff has taken on the challenge... the Positivity Challenge #LeadLAP
I'm sorry you had this experience. There's a great short video (2 min) on youtube. Look up Lady Gaga + kindness. I think it's worth the watch. #LeadLAP
A3: Wes, your observations are spot on. As a T who begins year 45 on 11/3, I feel Ts & admins. need to support each other. We Ts should take care of our own business & keep the whining out of the main office. Admins. & Ts, let's work together. Focus on Ss. Draw no lines. #leadlap
A6: I have heard of a few people who do fun events over the summer to build community and relationships before the school year even begins. I would love to do this! I also want to have @mandyeellis wardrobe that match all the great books she reads! #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A6: I have seen great examples of staff care-like the “Woot Woot Wagon”, “Apple Bar” and “Room Service” I’d love to try those out. Also love seeing the mobile office concept and would really like to try that out. Just need to turn words into action. #LeadLap
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A6: I spent the day yesterday at a workshop w/ the incredibly awesome & honest @MrazKristine who challenged us to think about how we recognize kindness. And I’m ready to #DitchRewards for genuine praise. Trying to figure out how to have this conversation with Ts. #LeadLAP
I'm sorry to hear that. Not sure this is a response to your situation, but a message about "KTWK".....Sometimes we have to let the haters hate and focus on the supporters of our message. We can isolate supporters when we don't give them attention. #leadlap
A6: I'm inspired by @KellyGToGo's writings against multiple choice tests in English and will probably mostly eliminate them this year completely. #leadlap
A5: I learned that some ppl, no matter what you do, are only happy when they are putting others down or elevating themselves. With individuals like that, be careful. Be kind but don’t let them take advantage of you. Fill your mind with positive thoughts. #leadlap
A5: A few years back I worked with a tough crowd. I tried to “kill them with kindness” but with no success. The more I gave of myself (to be a better coworker), the more ppl took. I ended up isolating myself to not lose my joy. I don’t have a good answer for what to do. #leadlap
Q5: Critics can dull your sparkle. How do you work with others that may not agree with your leadership style or seem to want to sabotage your efforts to help make you {Better} not bitter.
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Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A7: Share with them when you see them taking the lead! Encourage them to do it again! I became an administrator because my AP believed in my & gave a gentle push - I think I can do that for others too! #LeadLAP
A7: By leading boldly! Providing very specific feedback/praise when others are bold. Thanking them for courage and vulnerability. Be who you want your people to be. #LeadLAP
A6: Two things in my perfect principal world: personalized learning like @dellwein and a #FabLab like @bobby__dodd! We have created an awesome #makerspace in our Learning Center & a #STEM class for all 7th graders. We are moving in the right direction! #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
We moved to one bell schedule for 6/7 grade and 8th grade transitions at another time, without a bell at all. Tough at first, but it has helped so much!! #LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals#BoldSchool
A6: Curriculum team recently had 2 days of district-wide personalized learning; focus around the district strategic plan and every staff member had choice; meaningful and relevant professional learning; so proud of all of my colleagues! #LeadLAP#ThisIsWe
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A6: Taking a stand against prioritizing standardized testing and, instead letting real-world connections, student engagement, and authentic assessments drive instruction. For this, you need superintendent & school board support, otherwise it's a battle. #leadlap#AKPrincipals
I rarely use MC in math. I'm finding magic in highlighters & mass communication instead of writing out comments on each paper. Multiple ways to give specific feedback faster. #leadlap
Oh I’ll kill them with kindness. But we have to remember that we are in the business of building up others and not tearing them down. There is not room for that type of behavior in a school building. We have enough of that in this world. #LeadLap
A7: Reminding them that mistakes are a part of the process! However, that environment to feel comfortable in making mistakes needs to be there before those conversations can begin to happen! #leadLAP#TXed#edleadership#EDUchat#edugladiators
A6: This is one BOLD thing I'd love implement. Thank you @Wes_Kieschnick for the amazing idea. I'm interested in learning how you started this with your staff. #LeadLAP
A6: Leadership is about LEARNING! One BOLD move I've seen implemented across schools is the #observeme movement. Inviting others into your classrooms/schools to provide feedback and developing a culture of observation, feedback, and learning is HUGE! #leadlap
Choose one thing a month! I found this helps! I see so many amazing things I want to do them all - then it gets overwhelming! I chose the mobile office first b/c I thought it would impact Ss more! #LeadLAP
- Thanks, Henry! Good seeing you yesterday!! ...but like I shared yesterday, a shout to my man @Joe_Sanfelippo for challenging MY thinking with the 30 seconds at a time. (Credit to him on that one.)
A6: Saw @tsocko’s presentation on going gradeless in the classroom at #MassCUE18. Opened my eyes. I’ve been thinking of how I could go about doing it in my 8th grade ELA classroom.
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True. I realized there was no way to win them over. The more I tried, the worse I felt. You are right. I just focused on strengthening other relationships and finding allies. #leadlap
A7: By modeling it! Also recognition/praise and sharing about their successes will make them (Ts or Ss) be bold and do something amazing again! #leadlap
A7: A Social Studies T emailed me and asked if she could help plan content PD for our district. I helped her run with it and we just brought in Rethinking Schools and Zinn Education Project for a teacher initiated PD. The Ts all loved it and now she wants to do more! #LeadLAP
Lead with a mindfulness of the joyful responsibility we are entrusted with. Every day, parents hand us the things in life they value most. They hand us their children. Own that responsibility. Love that responsibility. Live that responsibility. #BoldSchool#leadlap
A7: To encourage risk taking by Ss & Ts:
☠️Model-make sure Ss/Ts see your risk taking
☠️Discuss why risk taking is necessary for leading BOLDly
☠️Provide opportunities for Ss to lead (and take risks) frequently
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A7: Encourage them to do so, notice & appreciate them when they do, and model for them what that looks like. Also, share the positive results that occur when this happens. #leadlap#AKPrincipals
A6: We also borrowed @BethHouf’s idea of room service and have turned it into weekly #SwoopSnacks delivery by our @mrsle_ccmsls’s amazing students! It has turned into a Wednesday afternoon pick me up for staff and a nice compliment to our #Swoop Coffee Shop. #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A7: Lead by Example; model leading boldly everyday; then provide the needed support when their feelings of self-doubt creep in; be their biggest cheerleader; be in the arena! #LeadLAP
As leaders, we have to first be bold leaders. It’s important that we don’t discourage innovation by focusing on what could go wrong and that we highlight and applaud risk taking. Students and staff should not be afraid to fail. We need a growth mindset culture. #LeadLAP
A7: Model it. Share the greatness of your staff. Acknowledge risk-takers and leaders. Give opportunities for growth. Make listening a priority. Grow from mistakes. #LeadLAP
A4: I used a scheduling issue to finally be bold and run our first LCSD EdCamp. I sent an email out to Ts to see who wanted to help and found new T leaders who are ready to go. They all helped run our first one. It got great feedback so we want to try more! #LeadLAP
Thanks! The experience taught me a lot about myself. I saw things in myself that I didn’t like. I’ve been working on these things ever since. Still working and improving. #leadlap
Hey #LeadLAP, I’m out and about with kids but I’d love to chime in on these fantastic questions throughout the day.
I’m Ryan from Milford, MA. Host of Pondering Education podcast. Curriculum Coordinator. 8th grade ELA educator.
I had a similar experience. Sometimes people interpret joy and optimism as a threat. I can't relate at all to that, but it certainly is a thing. #LeadLap
A7: I love to find ways to say YES! It encourages risk taking, supports innovation & creativity, & provides a safe place for them to experiment & maybe even fail forward. I love reading student proposals & listening to their ideas. If I can find ANY way to say yes, I do! #LeadLAP
A7: Ask for volunteers to facilitate our after-school learning lab for teachers. #leadlap No one can lead better than those down in the trenches every day! Teachers know what works!
A7: Encourage others to lead boldly...
-Cast your vision of a shared leadership culture.
-Use empowering language.
-Make their leadership development a priority.
-Shatter the information silos and create opportunity.
-Get over yourself.
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I’ve been doing that, and it helped me immensely! Feel so much more at peace and I still have my joy. Great advice! I share this as a lesson for others. I probably should blog about it. #leadlap
Bold discussions about grading policies and homework...I believe it’s important to reflect on this topic often with colleagues so that we’re certain what we’re doing is best for kids. #LeadLAP
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
Q6: Better Together!
What is a bold move a colleague/PLN member has implemented that you would like to try on your campus?
#LeadLAP#NorthToTheFuture#AKPrincipals
A7 just started “moment of awesome” to start every 7th grade class where any S can send me something to share to spotlight themselves or something they’re passionate about-trying to encourage leading by being proud of who they are. #LeadLAP
A6: To build a school culture of reading. Where Ts and Ss are reading and talking about books together - recommending them. Can’t keep kids out of the library if I tried kind of reading culture. 😊#LeadLAP
A7: You have to model the boldness. Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. Highlight students and staff when they go for it and lead boldly! Support and give opportunity!! #LeadLAP
A7: I’ve been talking a lot recently w/ Ts about collective teacher efficacy. We’ve got to believe that we have the ability to do great things for kids. We’ve got to believe that we are better together. I think staff needs to hear more that I believe in them. #LeadLAP
A7: Jay, listening is the key. When listening, we must use our heads & hearts. Risk taking is indeed important, but we must be sure that these risks are reasonable. Also, we must be reflective on our actions. Otherwise, we lose sight of the impact of our actions. #LeadLAP
A8: Thanks to @saschnit I will be making time to intentionally reflect on the day! Thinking of starting with 3 positives, 2 things to improve, and 1 question to spend time thinking about... #LeadLAP
A8: My call to action this week: Ss who show up for P/T conf on Thurs. will lead the conf. They will show their Ps the webpage they created to show learning & walk their Ps through it. They have access to their grades 24/7 so the focus will be on learning not grades. #LeadLAP
A8: I'm going to take the joy you've given me this morning & ROCK the keynote this morning at the Alaska Principals Conference. Thank you all for helping to feed enthusiasm for our wonderful profession. You give more than you'll ever know! #BoldSchool#NorthToTheFuture#leadlap
