Hello #PIAchat I’m Eli, Lead Learner/Principal from Abq., NM. I try to be out of my office but unfortunately am still in it more than I’d like but I’d describe mine as service centered around those I serve
Hey #PIAChat Joe from northern IL here. Back at it after a tonsillectomy over Spring Break 😷 My office is small and isn’t terribly inviting right now. Hoping to change that next year.
I'm Kelley from Kansas. I'm a PreK-6th Grade principal, co-founder of #momsasprincipals, and #piachat moderator. My space is welcoming and meant for collaboration with kids and adults
Jonalee Searcey elementary principal from North Kansas City my office space is covered in pics of my two favorite little men in my life, my boys Slayton and Stone #piachat
A1: Leslie Kapuchuck- AP in VA. My office space is a mobile cart that I take around to different parts of the building! I prefer not to be in my permanent office as often as possible. I’d rather be where the kids are! #PIAchat
Hello #PIAchat Gabe Hackett, elementary principal from Monticello, MN checking in. I'd describe my office space as a great place to learn from students. #culturize
Curt Slater Proud Principal of the @Jrwildcatsroar in Forest Lake we call the office the “Welcome Center” and it is full of student work and pictures of my family. #PIAchat
If you are a school ldr who believes in delivering messages that will uplift your Ss and Ts and reinforce the message a perseverance and a growth mindset @CJLuckeyDope should be on your schedule. #PIAchat#cpchat#TheCAPSTour
@matthew_arend & @PrincipalPaul gave me a chance to present in front of their schools in 2014 (Inman) & 2015 (Sigler). They were the first Principals to give me a shot when many turned me down. I greatly appreciate these guys for believing in me. Very grateful for both of them!
Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. My office is orderly chaos. I am always everywhere, my mind is all over. Many post-its to be color-coded. #PIAChat
Hi #piachat crew! I’m Kas, Elementary Lead-Learner in OK!
📌My office has NO DESK!
📌I brought in a table & storage cubes & pillows to make it inviting & a collaborative place for kids to come!
I am Liz from MA and my office space has been described you Ss as a “kid office”...no desk, an art and play doh center, lots of books, colorful comfy rug that Ts and Ss like to sit on! #PIAChat
A1: Leslie Kapuchuck- AP in VA. My office space is a mobile cart that I take around to different parts of the building! I prefer not to be in my permanent office as often as possible. I’d rather be where the kids are! #PIAchat
Ellen, elementary principal from Long Island, NY. My office is colorful (just changed paint and curtains last summer), inviting (I hope) and full of books! Sometimes it’s neater than other times!😉 #piachat
Jen, elem principal from central MN. My two offices are “well” lived in at the moment...many irons in the fire. Kid friendly, but cluttered. (Big event this week, prizes, books...FUN!) #PIAChat
Joe, elementary principal in Kenosha. My office space has Floor to ceiling windows (that open) overlooking a park like boulevard. Sunshine’s warm in the AM. I’m Spoiled #PIAchat
#LeadLearner from @KirkElementary#Houston checking in for #PIAchat .... office space no longer has a conference table... comfy chairs that can easily be arranged for collaboration and discussion.
A1. Our staff and I believe that we create the environment/feeling that we want to see. If we don’t bring the energy our kids will not be energetic. We are always looking for new ways to energize. #PIAChat
Q1 "No one person is responsible for determining your success or failure but you, and no one is responsible for your morale but you." How do you or your staff members believe and model this? #PIAChat
A1- We try to bring it everyday for kids, give ourselves a clean slate everyday and make it the best day that we can- for ourselves and Ss. Lot's of smiling :) #PIAchat
A1: You have to continually focus on what you have control over and what you don’t. You have to let go of anything that is out of your control. You can’t let it consume your https://t.co/FRvfXQ6Yxq’s hard to do at times! #piachat
A1 This has definitely been something I’ve tried to be intentional of this year as the new principal in my building. Culture eats structure for lunch as they say. Morale is a huge element of that. #PIAchat
A1: Bring the positive energy everyday and make the choice to have a good day. I end morning announcements with “I hope you make it a good/wonderful/fabulous day, the choice is yours.” #PIAChat
A1: Culture first. Culture always. We are a @TheLeaderinMe school and are focusing on intentional acts that are investments in the emotional bank accounts of students and staff. That all starts with me! #PIAChat
A1: two words...dance parties...sometimes it’s me with tons of kids and adults and sometimes I am the only one dancing...but no matter what I just keep dancing! #PIAChat
A1 At a staff meeting today, I shared a video clip that focused on a political “spin team” with the notions that there’s a silver lining for everything #PIAChat
Hello #PIAChat! Melody, elem principal/lead learner from N KY here. 🤗 I am currently redoing my office - got rid of my desk (never sit at it) & trading it out for collaborative space we can all use. #Culturize
A1: this takes a total commitment to a focus on the kids - Moving students and adults forward not backwards. Taking responsibility for your attitude and leaving the problems/drama/negativity at the door. Smiling is contagious! #PIAchat
Because of my #INspiredLeadership training and my awesome coach @TamaraKonrade , I learned a long time ago that the only feelings and reaction I can control is mine. I decide how long I stay low. I bounce quickly! #piachat
A1- It all starts with the ‘hello’ in the hallways, staff to staff, staff to students, student to student. It shows we are all one big family & in it together. #PIAchat
A1 We all need to be responsible and accountable for our attitudes, our goals, the part we play in a collective mission/vision. No one can control the way we react. We need to have a positive attitude, uplift and celebrate, serve as role models. #PIAChat
A1. We highlight our first school agreement. You are the driver of your bus. We can not control circumstances, but we own how we respond to them. #piachat
A1. No matter what. I am on. I am ready to greet staff and students. No matter what, I am positive and excited to engage with staff and students. #piachat
A1: Also important to remember that CULTURE and CLIMATE are not the same. Climate swings but culture becomes entrenched. Easy to move climate, but hard to change a culture. It takes work, trust and resilience to shift the change positively #PIAChat
A1) I try to make sure I am positive everyday and model this positivity everyday by greeting the students when they arrive. Showing them that no matter what they went through before they came I am happy to see them. #PIAChat
A1: MODEL daily the perseverance for Joy, respond to the impossible w/ solutions, create the culture to fail forward. Never miss an opportunity to LOL w/ staff or breathe w/ them. ALWAYS lead w/ their choices as Ss & Ts ownership #PIAChat
Hi #PIAChat I'm Rob from PA. This year I added a Lego table and Nintendo Wii to my office! This summer it needs some brightening up. Kids love visiting. Would like to figure out how to make it more welcoming for staff.
A1 we have moved away from counting down the days of school until summer to celebrating everyday that we have with them. We will start the ABC of the School Year with our students on Tuesday. #PIAChat
A1- Like @James_M_Kerr book Legacy states “Never be too big to do the small things that need to be done”. You have to have an all in attitude everyday in order for your students to be successful #PIAchat
Hello everyone! Kristen Boyd, Elem Principal, joining #PIAchat tonight from NC. My office space is a little out of sorts currently. “Organized Chaos”, but I have an awesome mobile desk in there that I am using when I’m out & about in our building!
A1 When the principal sneezes, the building catches the cold... no matter what you have to #BetheModel and leave it in the car as @awelcome@TechNinjaTodd would say. #PIAchat
A1-biggest thing for me would be honesty with staff... Owning mistakes, celebrating great things, and asking for help. I am in control of my success or failure and try to lead by example. #VulnerabilityIsOkay#PIAchat
Q1 "No one person is responsible for determining your success or failure but you, and no one is responsible for your morale but you." How do you or your staff members believe and model this? #PIAChat
A1: It all comes down to relationships. We must continue to build positive connections each and every day. We are all part of the culture, so we must all "bring it" every day. #piachat
#PIAChat I always think about #Ghandi’s words. I can not allow anyone to own my moral. I ultimately get to dictate how I respond. I choose to be positive.
A1 - Reflection and modeling reflection with an appropriate actions to not only execute but model for others so they see it in action! Staying the course and being YOU is most important! #PIAChat
A2. Everything we do as leaders is a way to spark change. I am a firm believer that modeling the behavior and change that we want to see is the way to spark new ideas/change. #PIAChat
Q2 "Our spoken words and the positive way we conduct ourselves can be the catalysts that can spark change and culturize a school community that yields success for all students." What positive ways do you conduct yourself to spark change? #PIAChat
A1: Never miss an opportunity to lead. I am a teacher and the concept of Teacher Leadership resonates with my wholeheartedly. I feel that we are all leaders and capable of contributing positively to the climate and culutre of a school. #piachat
A-1 our school motto is Excellence Begins with Me! Our students and teachers know it, say it, believe in it & practice it. Always trying to be a better self each day. #PIAchat
A1: We can control our own actions! I try to lead by example- positive attitude, energy and passion for kids,& a love for teaching& learning, & LOVE for my staff & students! So much of morale is the result of leadership. I want school to be a place staff & Ss love! #piachat
Absolutely. Every interaction we have can build others up or tear them down. If I’m living it out, others are walking away feelin better about their situation. #PIAChat
A1: It all comes down to relationships. We must continue to build positive connections each and every day. We are all part of the culture, so we must all "bring it" every day. #piachat
A2- Always smiling, really listen to those that want to talk to me, genuine concern for all my T's and S's... Show my excitement to be at school- it can be contagious #PIAchat
A2 Any change that happens can be traumatic for some and no big deal for others. Support those in "trauma" and encourage others to support them, too. We can't do this alone! #PIAChat
A1. It is so important to consistently share this message. We want to empower kids and adults by making sure they always have a choice. You choose to smile every day, to laugh, to be kind, to work hard even if things are tough. #piachat
A2. Model, model, model. With the tech initiative, I tried out one new app each staff meeting. Sometimes things went well, sometimes the tech didn't go as planned.Staff appreciated vulnerability, transparency, and the can-do effort. I try to do that with everything I do! #piachat
A1: I believe you in compliments in the presence of others. A sincere, meaningful word of affirmation goes a long way towards building a collaborative, positive school culture. #Culturize#BeTheOne#ALLIN#piachat
A1: I live and die by my mantra: It Starts With Me. From dancing in the halls, to teaching a class for the rest of the year, to subbing, to driving the bus-I can and WILL be the change I wish to see in my school & the world. #piachat#itstartswithme#Culturize
A2 - Make sure that my outward expression is truly the inner reflection of how much I love my job! Starting the day with morning announcements and a thought for the day helps to set the mind right! #PIAChat
A1: definitely that collective effort. I have met with all my teachers and entire support staff over the past 2 weeks to gather ideas as to areas of strength, refinement and ways I can support them in their professional desired growth. #invest#piachat
A2 I always try to model being positive, being kind, celebrating others. It’s not enough to talk the talk, you have to walk it. I hope by leading with heart, it will serve as a model that people need to follow examples. It is all about positive relationships. #PIAChat#Culturize
A2 I try to model a healthy, active and balanced life style, model the risk taking and practices I’m asking T’s to partake in, being transparent and intentional, and above all putting relationships at the center the best I can #PIAchat
Amen.Sadly,I had to attend a funeral for a former student today.This child defined for my staff how I go about consequences. It was a tough time to go through,but slowly,the culture had changed towards students w/ trauma. His impact on my career will stay with me 4ever #piachat
A1: Also important to remember that CULTURE and CLIMATE are not the same. Climate swings but culture becomes entrenched. Easy to move climate, but hard to change a culture. It takes work, trust and resilience to shift the change positively #PIAChat
A1: We have a Leader-Leader culture and we all share in the responsibility of building and supporting the kind of culture where we can be at our best for our Ss. We want and create the kind of school where we enjoy working and our Ss enjoy learning. #PIAChat
A2- Model what you want to see and expect. You have to bring it (positive energy) daily and it slowly becomes contagious! A little Treat Trolley always adds a spark also! #PIAchat
A1: Your school culture is not a product of circumstances. Your school culture is a product of decisions. Culture is built on decisions made during interaction that occurs in the building. Every interaction is either money in or money out. U decide your school culture. #piachat
Joel fromND A1 My belief is that you have to make the effort to be motivated and happy some days even if it is a struggle once you start it takes off #piachat
A2: I ask others to only promise to try. Learn something new. Not everything but something. Get the willing on board and let the positive changes be noticed. One by one everyone wants in on what works! Best if rolled out as a ripple effect. #PIAchat
A2: I walk the walk! I know that modeling is the best way to lead others. It’s also okay to not be perfect, but to also show the ways to work through the hard. #PIAchat
A2: We only get one life and one shot at this journey. Choose to be joyful! If I make that choice every day, I provide an opportunity for others to as well #PIAChat
I always respond to crisis situations in a calm manner and never have a large reaction. I try to get the teacher to model that behavior so the student is open to talking and addressing the issue. #PIAchat#culturize
A2 Have been working with the team of teachers around sharing and learning from each other. We have created a #pineapplechart to help start the process and we also created an amazing PD CART to support personal learning. #leadlap#tlap#PIAChat
A1: Your school culture is not a product of circumstances. Your school culture is a product of decisions. Culture is built on decisions made during interaction that occurs in the building. Every interaction is either money in or money out. U decide your school culture. #piachat
A2: Be honest, even when we have to speak criticism or reality. Speak UP always, never create the culture of criticism, rather the cultured curiosity to achieve higher relationships. Ask good Qs- find the soul of your culture & grow it! #PIAChat
A2 Being present and visible to have that communication, offer support and endless amount of encouragement. Never too busy to lend a hand and if I’m tied up, I promise an upcoming times that’s ASAP #PIAChat
A1. It is empowering to embrace the quote and to live it out. If it is true, and it is...that means I am the creator of my own joy and passion. If I choose to be fired up every day. I can! #piachat
A-2 By being the lead learner and model in everything I ask of staff. I share in the struggles, offer support and guidance, and roll up the sleeves to do the work with them! It’s always about our kids. #PIAchat
A2: I Bitmoji on my weekly newsletters, texts to teachers. I’ve ordered stickers/labels and am going to create Bitmoji stickers to pass out to the students...just to see them smile! #piachat
A2) Keep modeling in mind in everything we do. Recognize that our students are always watching and learning. Embrace change and risk-taking. #piachat#culturize
A1: No matter how we feel each day, it’s our responsibility to bring the best version of ourselves to school each day! It’s about being our best for our kids! #PIAchat#weareaycock
A2
1. Promise to always be happy
2. Greet and meet at the door
3. Stress the great things we do and avoid the one thing that isn’t perfect.
4. Focus on the culture of helping students. #PIAChat
A2: I am not always one to ask permission 1st when I know it is best for Ss. Taking that risk, encouraging my Ts to do the same has led us on a journey I am proud to be a part of...change is SO HARD, but necessary. Our Ss have benefitted greatly! #piachat
A2- Model what you want to see and expect. You have to bring it (positive energy) daily and it slowly becomes contagious! A little Treat Trolley always adds a spark also! #PIAchat
A2 Any change that happens can be traumatic for some and no big deal for others. Support those in "trauma" and encourage others to support them, too. We can't do this alone! #PIAChat
A2: "What we model is what we get" As a teacher, crushing rumors and focusing on the positive allows people to feel safe with you. People want to surround themselves with other who energize them and give them hope. I try to be hopeful in my tone and mannerisms. #piachat
Q3 "I wish I knew then what I know now" referring to starting the administrative journey. What advice would your experienced self give to your novice self? #PIAChat
A2:As leaders, we must inspire others & be change agents by supporting them, encouraging growth, and showing them we believe in https://t.co/JU9zpVh3WE one sparks change by telling someone to do something just because they are the leader or because it’s his/her idea. #PIAchat
A2 Being present and visible to have that communication, offer support and endless amount of encouragement. Never too busy to lend a hand and if I’m tied up, I promise an upcoming times that’s ASAP #PIAChat
A1: How the principal goes, so does the school. We try to make it fun and engaging for all our children. Check out my floss dance competition with my 5th graders. #PIAChat
A3 When in doubt, always ask if this is what's best for kids. If it is, then do it. If it isn't, then don't do it. Sometimes what's most difficult for the adults is what's best for the kids. #PIAChat
Q3 "I wish I knew then what I know now" referring to starting the administrative journey. What advice would your experienced self give to your novice self? #PIAChat
A2: We value positivity and as a team we do things daily to support this. We have a shared WHY that inspires us and brings us together around common goals. We are real with each other & know that change is hard but worth it. We laugh and have fun together! #PIAchat
A3- Always do what is in best interest of students (don't listen to critics).. Bring the energy and make school FUN for T's and S's- make them want to come back each day! #PIAchat
A3 Trust and lead with your heart. You will never go astray. Focus on relationships. Build your PLN and rely on your support system. Focus on the positive and on what you can change. We are all leaders in the service of others, work together. Be kind. Always. #PIAChat
A3: Still very much my novice self but it would be listen. Even if what the other person sayings is way off base. Just listen. Reframe and move on. #PIAchat#culturize
A3 I am still a novice at this, my first year 😂. My best advice at this point though would be to continue being a learner and not be so hard on self. Sometimes time just needs time. I have to be reminded of that a lot #PIAchat
Q3 "I wish I knew then what I know now" referring to starting the administrative journey. What advice would your experienced self give to your novice self? #PIAChat
A3
1. Remember why we became teachers.
2. Realize that it is impossible and unhealthy to force change in people.
3. Focus on always building students up and never letting them down.
4. Be a risk taker and dream maker.
5. Every day you’ll help at least one kid. #PIAchat
A3- Things don’t change over night. Make time for yourself- balance is essential. Sometimes you make a bigger impact on a student than you know. #PIAchat
“Top 10 Trust Traits” model:
Be there.
Show you care.
Provide resources.
Communicate regularly.
Involve others.
Celebrate success.
Value diversity and dissent.
Support innovation.
Address underperformance.
Demonstrate personal integrity. @Jeff_Zoul@mcconnellaw#piachat
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@mccall_kelley, @Jeff_Zoul, @mcconnellaw
A3 Students will not learn from people they don’t like! Students need to know you care before they will let their guard down to build a relationships. Students will always remember how you made them FEEL! #PIAChat
A3: I would tell myself that leadership was never meant to be a committee of one. That I don't have to lead all by myself & that I will be a much more effective leader if I invite others to lead w/me. #PIAChat
A3: “You don’t always get to decide what’s on your plate, but you can always decide what to eat first.” Find the good & gross on the plate & make it into what you need/ want go eat. #PIAchat
A2. Words matter...they can build up a culture or tear it down. But words also need to be coupled w/ positive action to have any meaningful impact. I love encouraging kids and adults. I love playing with kids at recess. Being present and engaged. #piachat
A2- I spark positive change as a listener. I feel like an open mind and a listening ear offers staff the ability to take risks and try new things. Good for kids? Let’s go. I work incredibly hard to maintain a calm positive approach with everyone. #PIAchat
Model the positivity we want to see. Smile, have fun, acknowledge others all the time. Allow them to see and experience how they contribute to the success of the whole! Be a great listener and stay calm and collected! #piachat
A2: Great leaders know that the people that follow them they can only go as far as they go. If we stop growing, we stop leading. We cannot model what we do not possess. Ask no more of others than you are asking of yourself. #piachat
Q3 "I wish I knew then what I know now" referring to starting the administrative journey. What advice would your experienced self give to your novice self? #PIAChat
A3- Two things I learned is that you are never going to please everyone, no matter how hard you try .....and that you must be persistent and never give up in something you believe in. #PIAchat
A2: I work to continuously be upbeat and positive when conducting meetings and talking with staff and always relate what we are talking about to kids and what is best with kids. I use a common message of “Kids Deserve It” inspired by @TechNinjaTodd and @awelcome#piachat
A3: (I'm still a teacher...but if I were a future admin. I would say..)Be kind to yourself. You are your own worse enemy (but try not to be). Never forget what its like being a teacher. And great leaders are always great teachers (vice versa). #piachat
I also like to be the guy who isn’t afraid to put myself out there. I have dressed in a gorilla mask and sang happy birthday to a teacher or student and gave them a banana! School should be more fun. They feel that #piachat
I get my energy from connection with others. Collaboration makes for a happy Kelley. I couldn't be alone in this journey. I had to bring teachers in on the leadership. It's where I thrive. #piachat
A3:
💡Listen to understand...not to simply reply.
💡Positive phone calls are game-changers for building relationships with parents and students
💡You must take care of yourself-you can’t pour from an empty cup.
#piachat#Culturize
A3 At 9:00, turn off your computer, phone, and any other device that connects you to school. It can wait until tomorrow. And I'm talking 9PM, not 9AM. #PIAChat
A3: I would make sure to tell myself not ask others to do what I am not wiling to do myself. What we model is what we get so model the behaviors I want to see repeated. #PIAChat
I have a weekly video announcement and always end with my moniker..it’s a great day to be a brave or a star!!! My response it “how are you doin?” Awesome tonthe 10th power!! #piachat
A2: Change can be exciting, complex & scary at times! By being positive, encouraging & understanding with my team about change is important! Model, take risks & fail openly! “All in this together” #PIAchat
A3 At 9:00, turn off your computer, phone, and any other device that connects you to school. It can wait until tomorrow. And I'm talking 9PM, not 9AM. #PIAChat
I also like to be the guy who isn’t afraid to put myself out there. I have dressed in a gorilla mask and sang happy birthday to a teacher or student and gave them a banana! School should be more fun. They feel that #piachat
A1: Do you know what gives you energy and helps you show up at your best? I'm facilitating a FREE Friday group coaching experience on "Living and Leading Your Best" with info and application only available to those that subscribe to my emails 😉#PIAchat
A3: I would make sure to tell myself not ask others to do what I am not wiling to do myself. What we model is what we get so model the behaviors I want to see repeated. #PIAChat
A3: 1. Positive culture first and the rest will fall into place. 2. People don’t care what you know until they know you care. 3. It’s okay to be a leader who challenges the status quo & does things differently than they’ve always been done! 4. Don’t work 15 hr. days! #piachat
Ryan -- I think people are scared to ask for help. Then scared to actually be known. Then scared to be accountable to change because it just might unleash the GIANT within #PIAchat
Be patient and wait to make the call. Sometimes time is our friend. And don’t ever forget to be yourself. Faking it doesn’t work because the real you shows up. #piachat
A3: I would remind myself that, yes, it is important to invest in others, but it is just as important to invest in myself. I am at my best when I am in a better place and space when I take care of me too. #PIAchat
