Curt Slater Proud to be on Team Wildcat in MN. I work with a group of amazing staff that is willing to take a risk and change education for kids! #MakeItReal
A1: I’m a complete ray of sunshine in my classroom, hallway, & building. I do my best to pierce through rain clouds of negativity, clearing the way for others to become rays of sunlight as well. My daily goal, anyway. #MakeItReal
A1: Empathy and kindness. I this it's important that #kindness being with #empathy to mobilize #compassion and give it wings. We must model and teach walking in someone else's shoes, to give #kindness its why. #MakeItReal
A1 I try to build a positive personal relationship with every student and staff member! I want my student and staff to know that I will do anything to support their dreams. #MakeItReal
A1 My belief in children. It gives them a platform to really tackle learning risk free + is a great model for colleagues to nudge them to see the power in simply believing kids can do MORE! #makeitreal
A1: I try to be as well informed as possible on my subject matters, on what my Ss need to succeed, and on how I can make myself available for them. I don't always succeed, but I am getting better. #makeitreal
A1:I would hope that my gift is my desire to make a positive difference in the lives of my students and staff. To create a culture of excellence I want to be as supportive, caring and as encouraging as possible. #Culturize#makeitreal
As the leader, you're setting that tone that you won't put the job of educating your kids on the backs of the teachers alone. Way to do the heavy lifting and to model leadership #MakeItReal
#MakeItReal A1 I think I'm looked upon as someone who will help anyone - with a smile - anyway I can. All stakeholders: Ss, Ps, colleagues, staff members, admins, etc. people feel comfortable asking, too!
As the leader, you're setting that tone that you won't put the job of educating your kids on the backs of the teachers alone. Way to do the heavy lifting and to model leadership #MakeItReal
A1 Positivity and Joy. I love my job so much and can honestly say that I wake up each morning excited to go to work. We have the best job in the world...working with kids. #MakeItReal
Awesome! I once re-branded all assessments in my math class as Opportunities or Challenges. That positivity makes a big difference. And welcome to #MakeItReal :)
Welcome! So glad you could join us tonight! The #MakeItReal comes out of that desire and takes ideas from the book Instant Relevance and other great resources! #MakeItReal
A2: They already give it to me. Enough support that I know I am valued and appreciated, but enough space to do my job in whatever way is the best for my particular batch of Ss. #makeitreal
A2: Actually, less responsibility is all I could ask for from my admin. I do a lot, & I love being a leader, but I have problems saying NO, sometimes. I’m stretched thin, so NOT being asked to do something would be a gift. #MakeItReal
A2: I'm lucky that @DrCrystalEd gives me the gift to do make decisions and do what's best for my community - Autonomy as a school is the gift #MakeItReal
A2: A voice. A few years ago when I was transferred to another school without being asked, I realized how important having a voice is. Voice and choice isn't just for students! #MakeItReal
A2: They already give it to me. Enough support that I know I am valued and appreciated, but enough space to do my job in whatever way is the best for my particular batch of Ss. #makeitreal
You're right Denis. #Joy is a intentional decision on how you respond to your day-it's a game changer for our schools-and all the people in it! #MakeitReal#VBHasJoy
A1: My openness to collaboration! As a new teacher to my district I have loved reaching out and building stronger collaborative relationships among my grade level colleagues #MakeItReal
Voice is a big one Barbara. You can't have equitable, #joyful thriving schools without uplifting, amplifying and celebrating #StuVoice and Teacher Agency! #MakeitReal
A2: I'm fortunate that my admin let me lead my building with passion. As a school leader having autonomy to make decisions and then being supported means that students and staff can be successful. It's a win-win! #makeitreal
A2 Truly am blessed to work with already supportive leaders and colleagues so I would say that their continued faith, support and guidance is what I’d need. #MakeItReal
A2: I'm fortunate that my admin let me lead my building with passion. As a school leader having autonomy to make decisions and then being supported means that students and staff can be successful. It's a win-win! #makeitreal
A2: Reassurance that it’s ok to try new/innovative things and sometimes fail. We stress growth mindset with kids but sometimes forget that it applies to everyone. Hearing something so simple would put my risk taker heart at ease. #MakeItReal
A3: My goal for every S I teach is that they learn:
How to think
Not to take themselves so seriously
That it’s okay to fail
To work hard
To be kind
To never stop learning #MakeItReal
A3: I teach them to have empathy, be kind and take risks as a learner. Don't be afraid to make mistakes bc it's the only way to move forward #MakeItReal
Our school isn't perfect, but I have just about the best administrators in the business. You're welcome to apply for a job here anytime Carmen :) #makeitreal
It’s so apparent for those of us looking from the outside in. Your school/district is doing outstanding things! Setting the bar high for others 💯 #makeitreal
A3: I want to teach them THIS, to be 'value-able' people who want to do good in the world, to spread positivity and joy, to BE a light! That's a beautiful gift. #MakeItReal
A3: I want them to fully present daily in their learning environment (and world) to see all the gift around them; I want to model and teach #joy so it's contagious & they spread it! #MakeitReal#JoyisaGift🎁
A3: I want my Ss to see behind, around, over, and under every situation. Take nothing at face value...there's always an amazing question hiding in there #MakeItReal
It’s so apparent for those of us looking from the outside in. Your school/district is doing outstanding things! Setting the bar high for others 💯 #makeitreal
A3: As Principal I hope that my staff will see that high energy, enthusiasm, risk-taking, the desire to see the best in others and accepting failure can create greatness. We model what we get! Thanks @casas_jimmy for that! #Culturize#makeitreal
A3: Every day we begin by shaking hands and greeting members of our class family. Visitors are always floored when learners greet them with a meaningful handshake. It makes them feel welcomed and valued. #MakeItReal
#MakeItReal Hard work pays off! There is not a student I teach who does not see and understand my work ethic & and they see and live the results of that hard work. Modeling that for them opens doors for their future. Many Ss later in life email/write to tell me just that! ❤️
A3: As Principal I hope that my staff will see that high energy, enthusiasm, risk-taking, the desire to see the best in others and accepting failure can create greatness. We model what we get! Thanks @casas_jimmy for that! #Culturize#makeitreal
A3 My conversations with kids are always focused on how to treat others, being kind, being respectful and having empathy. These skills are essential as they grow up in life and develop relationships with other people. #MakeItReal
A3- I want them to always take with them the idea that they can do it! In my current position I get to see many former 2nd and 3rd grade students as hs students, which is a huge gift for me. #MakeItReal
A3 I teach my kids to create. They try things out that may not work. They explore their ideas without judgement. They follow their curiosity. Bring their passions to the table. They share their thinking by making it visible. I hope they become fearless creators #MakeItReal
You have all amazed me and reinforced my faith that there are great educators working for the best for our kids every day. This will be a chat I revisit for encouragement! Way to #MakeItReal for me tonight!
