#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday February 19, 2017
3:00 PM EST
participatechat
Feb 19 @ 3:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#SafeSchoolsChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/FU36VP8gzg
inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:00 PM EST
I'm ready for
#SafeSchoolsChat
!
JKatzaman
Feb 19 @ 3:01 PM EST
Joining
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from Maryland to talk about courageous leadership.
Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:02 PM EST
Dannie from sunny NC. Let's do this!
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:02 PM EST
Meredith joining
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on a lovely Sunday afternoon.
Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:04 PM EST
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edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:05 PM EST
Tara from North Carolina - I just finished a book today with a chapter devoted to courageous leadership! Ready!
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:05 PM EST
What was the book?
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In reply to @edu_taraw
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:05 PM EST
Welcome to
#SafeSchoolsChat
. Please check in with the group.
SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:06 PM EST
Checking in to
#safeschoolschat
on a record-breaking warm February Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee!
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:06 PM EST
Question 1 coming up .....
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:07 PM EST
Q1: What is courageous leadership?
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edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:07 PM EST
"I Hear You Knocking, But You Can't Come In," by the one and only Eric Davis!
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In reply to @mjjohnson1216
inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:07 PM EST
Good afternoon
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! I'm Jace from NJ.
SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:08 PM EST
A1: it's taking lead no matter the obstacles that stand in your way!
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In reply to @daviswelcome
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:07 PM EST
Q1: What is courageous leadership?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:08 PM EST
Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!
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In reply to @edu_taraw, @mjjohnson1216
mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
I just ordered this one yesterday. I will have to seek out
@daviswelcome
's book as well.
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In reply to @edu_taraw, @daviswelcome
edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
A1)The leader is willing to take risks and "step out of the box" in order to do what is best for the students
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Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
A1) Doing what is right for students. We are in business for their future.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:07 PM EST
Q1: What is courageous leadership?
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
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A1. Courageous Leadership is not being afraid to follow a vision with your team...You're not afraid of Change
JKatzaman
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
A1 Courageous leadership is willingness to take a bold stand to achieve a vision or goal.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:09 PM EST
You got it!
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In reply to @Teach4life96
mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:10 PM EST
Meredith joining from beautiful Florida.
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AdamBrownEDU
Feb 19 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1. Putting yourself out on a limb to inspire others
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:11 PM EST
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@daviswelcome
...when did you write this? can we buy thru B + N? Wonderful!!
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edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:11 PM EST
This is not always comfortable, but a true courageous leader is willing to take the risk to put students first!
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:12 PM EST
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A1. Putting yourself out there...not being afraid and being true to yourself
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:12 PM EST
I wrote it back in 2011. I can send you the link if you would like to order it.
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In reply to @inspire0818
MrsKnicki
Feb 19 @ 3:12 PM EST
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A1) doing what's right, even if it wasn't what was always done...
mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1. Risks based on previous experiences that are developed with a team who feel passionate about initiating the change.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:13 PM EST
So true!
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In reply to @inspire0818
inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:13 PM EST
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You lead with children coming first
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:14 PM EST
Question 2 coming up ....
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:14 PM EST
Amen!
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:13 PM EST
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You lead with children coming first
PMcPeake1
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
A1 Being a courageous leader is possible when you've earned enough respect to lead from the heart.
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
A1. Having background experience with the innovative practice/initiative helps ensure its success.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
Q2: Why is it important to have courage?
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Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:16 PM EST
Everyone must be enjoying the 🌞today.
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AdamBrownEDU
Feb 19 @ 3:16 PM EST
A2. Progress is never made without it
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MrsKnicki
Feb 19 @ 3:16 PM EST
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A2) sometimes our students do not have anyone else to advocate for or defend them!
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:17 PM EST
You got it!
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AdamBrownEDU
Feb 19 @ 3:16 PM EST
A2. Progress is never made without it
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:17 PM EST
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A2. I think when you're true to yourself and your passion, you need to have the courage to move ahead for children
mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2. Isn't this an interesting perspective about courage?
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stahrmie
Feb 19 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2:
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How can I expect my students to demonstrate courage if I don't? Like everything else, model.
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
Q2: Why is it important to have courage?
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SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2: courage is the first step towards change! It takes courage to stand up for what is right!
@daviswelcome
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
Q2: Why is it important to have courage?
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Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:19 PM EST
A2) The current is strong, stakes are high, no such thing as maintaining-going backward or forward.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:15 PM EST
Q2: Why is it important to have courage?
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JKatzaman
Feb 19 @ 3:19 PM EST
A2 Courage gives leaders backbone to take a stand against opposition and lead a team.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:20 PM EST
Powerful!
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2. Isn't this an interesting perspective about courage?
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:20 PM EST
Please respond to this question? - Do you prefer 30 or 60 minute chats? What aspect of a chat makes you want to return?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:20 PM EST
Yesss!
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In reply to @JKatzaman
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:21 PM EST
Question 3 coming up ....
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edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2) By demonstrating courage, you are modeling to your staff and students the importance of putting students
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
Q3: How can you demonstrate courageous leadership this year?
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SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
30 mins are quick & great for wknds - 60 during the week. These a great for fostering convos & networking!
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In reply to @mjjohnson1216
GPearceWSD
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
A2) courage isn't always about facing your fears, more often it's about facing your failures until they are accomplished.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:24 PM EST
Great perspective!
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GPearceWSD
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
A2) courage isn't always about facing your fears, more often it's about facing your failures until they are accomplished.
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:24 PM EST
A3. Moving away from being an administrator yet continuing in education was a courageous move. Still a work in progress :-)
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:25 PM EST
@daviswelcome
How have you been courageous this year?
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In reply to @daviswelcome
edu_taraw
Feb 19 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3) As a teacher, I do this by constantly implementing new research-proven strategies in my class - takes courage to change
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:26 PM EST
That's very true. I wonder how many leaders I have met who would never admit they had a failure?
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In reply to @GPearceWSD
JKatzaman
Feb 19 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3 Don't shy away in the face of challenges. They are tests of your credibility and courage.
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SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3: by encouraging inclusivity at school and not tolerating bullying - showing the importance of not being a bystander.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
Q3: How can you demonstrate courageous leadership this year?
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mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:27 PM EST
Yes, you are a leading leadership learner! Way to go!
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In reply to @edu_taraw
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:28 PM EST
Love this.
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SaintAorg
Feb 19 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3: by encouraging inclusivity at school and not tolerating bullying - showing the importance of not being a bystander.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
Q3: How can you demonstrate courageous leadership this year?
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:28 PM EST
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A3. It's courageous to try something new in the classroom and it's courageous to reflect sometimes
Teach4life96
Feb 19 @ 3:28 PM EST
A3) STAND when it matters. Standing when it's not imp. dilutes impact.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:23 PM EST
Q3: How can you demonstrate courageous leadership this year?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 19 @ 3:29 PM EST
Thank you for your great participation. See you next week!
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inspire0818
Feb 19 @ 3:29 PM EST
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A3. But without the process and being courageous, I think it's hard to grow professionally
mjjohnson1216
Feb 19 @ 3:29 PM EST
@daviswelcome
Thanks for consistently moderating this chat - you are appreciated!
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In reply to @daviswelcome
JKatzaman
Feb 19 @ 3:29 PM EST
Thanks, Eric. See you Friday for
#EngageChat
.
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In reply to @daviswelcome