Excited about #katyisdchat tonight. Chris Bailey here. AP @SJHCats IN @katyisd. excited to learn from you all. I️ justcdont knoe what to do with all of these characters! It’s like it goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and
A1. It helps me with moral and know directions. I️ sometimes need guidance and team keeps me focused and let’s me know I’m not alone. Team helps provide support even when i don’t realize I️ need it. #katyisdchat
I’m a little biased but I️ work with the best dang admin team on the planet! Knowing each other’s strengths (and love languages) makes for exciting work! Shout out to @Diana_Sarao@MrsBeekTweets & @MarkMccord10#katyisdchat
A1-Teams are the most effective way I've ever learned anything when it comes to teaching. Even when no one on my campus was willing to try, I had my PLN supporting me. #KatyISDchat
It teaches me different techniques. After 10 years teaching I’m still learning to be a better teacher and teach my kids in a different way. Learning a lot about workshop from my collaborative team this year!
Erin Freeland. 8th grade math/algebra 1 #SJHCats#KatyISDchat
A2. Compassion and humor. The teams that supported me but also helped keep things real and “human” allow me to grow the most. It is easy to live on your own mountain. I️ love the teams that can bring me back down and make me smile. #katyisdchat
A2. Willing to take risks, being open, receptive to constructive feedback, giving grace for the mistakes, willing to loosen up and have some fun! #KatyISDchat
A2 Part Deux- Relationships were developed that allowed for candid discussions of the best ideas/practices with it devolving into personal animosity. #KatyISDChat#radicaltransparency
A3-Another thing I'm proud of is the group of people that brought Enrichment to BJH. It's a great opportunity for teachers to make connections with kids. #KatyISDchat
A3-I've had the pleasure of also coaching numerous athletic teams that weren't always the most talented but ended up exceeding expectations. #katyisdchat
A3 Working towards truly being equitable with everyone on a team was the biggest gift I️ have been given-that means putting children first! #katyisdchat
Creating lessons that work on multiple levels, for so many Ss. Lessons that we fun while still being educational. Honestly, that's always my team's goals! #KatyISDChat
A3. I️ need to work more on active goal setting. When I️ was a special education teacher, I️ was placed in a program I️ was very unfamiliar with and was terrified, my team provided me the support to help me grow and make it my own, not a copy of theirs #katyisdchat
In my former district... Grew the number of early identified dyslexic students, getting them the help they needed to be more successful. Also helped to build the district protocol to identify and support dysgraphic students. #KatyISDchat
A3. In my former district... Grew the number of early identified dyslexic students, getting them the help they needed to be more successful. Also helped to build the district protocol to identify and support dysgraphic students. #KatyISDchat#KatyISDchat
I am proud of the Admin team and ILT that I have joined together @SJHCats We have a shared passion for Ss and adults We celebrate a diversity of thought and strengths! #SJHCats#1stYearFire#KatyISDchat
A3: #katyisdchat Looking at individual Ss and deeply evaluating their needs across curriculum & social/emotional. Sharing struggles & successes to build a plan to help S succeed.
A4. Time. It takes time to build a cohesive team and learn the different languages we speak. We work in a field where time is a precious and rare resource. At SJH, I️ find myself wishing for more time to grow with these great people. #katyisdchat
Ensuring goals are aligned, defining roles and responsibilities, and keeping the kids as the main focus. Keeping personal agendas out of it. #KatyISDchat
A4. Ensuring goals are aligned, defining roles and responsibilities, and keeping the kids as the main focus. Keeping personal agendas out of it. #KatyISDchat
#A4 learning the strengths of your teammates & learning to work with different personalities, but the biggest challenge is figuring out a way to make them work best towards a common goal #KatyISDChat
A4...personalities can be a challenge, especially when you’re new/figuring out how to work together. Communication is something we never really master completely...and yet it can make or break a team. #KatyISDchat
A4...personalities can be a challenge, especially when you’re new/figuring out how to work together. Communication is something we never really master completely...and yet it can make or break a team. #KatyISDchat
The hard truth of hearing from others what they think your strengths and weaknesses are is difficult. But once the team acknowledges each others strengths and weaknesses true collaboration begins. #KatyISDChat#280characters#amiclose?
A5. Checking in. Doing the work. And sharing failures with success. Very few of us stand alone in our success but can find failure to be quite solo experience. A true collaborative team owns it all and celebrates through growth, not just victories #katyisdchat
A5. Dedication and doing whatever it takes to ensure student success. Maintaining focus on the goals and working collaboratively with other to reach those goals. #KatyISDchat
For me it looks like a willingness to continue to work with passion even when things get challenging. Are we able to continue forward progress when everything seems to be some shade of gray? #KatyISDchat
A5. Commitment is when there is determination to achieve the goal. Collaborative commitment is when you’re willing to be determined to work together to achieve a common goal....sorry the achiever in me is coming out 😜 #KatyISDchat
A5-Being able to continue working through the process even when there are set backs and stumbling blocks. One step forward and two steps back can eventually lead to progress. #KatyISDchat
A6-This can be the hardest part of working with a team. I've found that open and honest conversation is the most effective. Add grace to it usually makes it more easily received. #KatyISDchat
A6. Open communication and suggestions. It isn’t enough to simply ask how things are going. You have to also suggest paths to success that others may not see. #katyisdchat
A6. By meeting or exceeding expectations and expecting the same of others. I think I hold myself accountable when on a team, because I want the others to know I value the team and the work we are doing together. #KatyISDchat
A6. Currently, we keep each other accountable by having duties. We each play a part, and it isn't pretty when someone drops the ball. We work hard together to make sure that doesn't happen. #KatyISDChat
A6-Expect the best in people. When we think others don't measure up, it's because they choose to and we go negative. I've found that is rarely the case. #KatyISDchat
A6...I️still always so nice when I️ drop the ball and people ask a question or present concern first. “Hey, are you ok? I️ didn’t see you at your duty.” There are many options for this...but it’s so nice not to feel cornered because we will all fall short. #KatyISDchat
A7. This has been stated earlier but by having difficult conversations. We are all varied and different and that can be a challenge. We should embrace the difference and help it grow. As @MarkMccord10 says “Be spikey as hell!” #katyisdchat
A7. Communication, open mindedness, and honesty. Conflict most often means that two people feel passionate about their ideas and the impact they could have. Finding common ground, collaborating, and maybe even compromising can promote growth for all. #KatyISDchat
A8-Keep having those crucial conversations and don't get complacent. Just as soon as we think we know what we're doing in education something else comes along. #KatyISDChat
A8. Seek out other teams and steal ideas. It is very easy to become comfortable once the team is established. Stay passionate and actively discuss how we can improve for us and the students. Keep the mindset that we can always do better #katyisdchat
Q8 I wish I knew the answer to this, I've yet to beer on a long standing team. To much movement so far. I hope this team will be different #KatyISDChat
#a8 when you truly get to know someone & their potential you learn when they need a little push to keep going. I️ know when I’ve been in a slump before & @MrsBeekTweets was there to challenge & encourage me as I️ needed. #itonlytookus5yearstogettoknoweachother#katyisdchat
Q8 I wish I knew the answer to this, I've yet to beer on a long standing team. To much movement so far. I hope this team will be different #KatyISDChat
Please consider joining us on Saturday. It is a great chance to talk and share about the things you want to learn about from some very dedicated educators. We'll even have coffee and food for you. #KatyISDchat
