#prinleaderchat Archive
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is starting a new #prinleaderchat every Sunday at 9:00 pm EST. We will be starting this Sunday October 2. Our schedule is listed on this google spreadsheet https://goo.gl/SI9LVo.
Sunday October 2, 2016
Welcome to tonight's FIRST . Please introduce yourself by name, title, location and WHY being a PRIN… https://t.co/DJMQXX8m86
Jay, Principal from Merton, WI, ready to learn with all those in
Danny ... principal in Alabama. Being principal rocks because I get to connect with awesome students and teachers everyday!
Ted, Middle School Principal from MO. It Rocks because I am learning alongside Ts & Ss each day.
Hi all Vicki from NNY principalship rocks because I get to help steer our future! It's our morale purpose!
Honored to be part of the first & thx to for leading us.
Alright! has a quick 4 question format for Q1 coming up soon.
We will follow the Q1, A1 format. Just do your best and hold on for some inspired learning.
Q1 Culture has been defined as a critical lever for a school's success. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Kelly Schofield, principal from Iowa.
I'm Melissa from Texas here with principals4principals. Principals are the difference makers!
Scott Rhodes former high school principal at East Henderson High School. Located in Henderson County, NC
Billie, High School Principal from NC.
Tim, MS principal from Upstate NY, ready to join to distract from Sunday night monkey mind!
Good evening all! Derek from NC
Brian, HS principal from Mass. Being a principal ROCKS bc I have the opportunity to be a positive change agent every day.
Steve Carlson, Principal of Sandusky Jr/Sr High School in Mich. My job rocks b/c I get to encourage growth.
Sped teacher. Currently in leadership program with . Southwest Va
A1 Agree "When the principal sneezes, everyone gets a cold"! Great advice from
Matthew Johnson, K-5 principal from SC. Love working with children daily.
Ted, Middle School Principal from MO. It Rocks because I am learning alongside Ts & Ss each day.
Hi Steve, great to have you in
Wow so many AMAZING school leaders joining !
A1) culture is not just a lever it is a definer. It is how success should be measured. Growth based, supportive, achieving
Hi Dawn middle school principal New York
A1 Q1 Agree. Building a positive school culture is the most critical aspect of building a great school.
Q1 A: absolutely! Culture and vision go hand in hand. Culture is direct reflection of school health
How can we best build trust in the beginning? ?
Great to have a fellow part of
Claire, principal K-6, in Ohio!
A1: Agree. Initatives and strategies are great and necessary but a strong culture leads the way for sustainability.
Lisa, cohort, and from Wythe County
Hi Dawn middle school principal New York
Culture eats strategy for breakfast! Dr Bill Daggett
A1. I absolutely agree. The school culture will determine the movement (forward or backward) you school takes.
Good evening ! Craig from and proud to work alongside some amazing educators. Near and far!
A1 - Completely agree...Culture can make or break the school as a whole! School should be a place where all love to come!
A1 Culture is at the heart of what we do, the culture reflects the leaders
A1: Being positive and listening to people.
A1: Culture determines whether or not there is trust, a willingness to take risks, robust collaboration, and honesty.
Hi Everyone, Bill Ziegler from Philadelphia area - member - Look forward to learning together
A1 A positive thriving school culture constantly evolves. when a culture struggles, EVERYTHING is a battle.
Hello ! David here from Missouri, HS principal of .
Hey - Don MS Principal - NY
Building relationships is key! Let people know how you are and what you are about A1
Hi My Friend, great to see you joining in on
Have to jump in...this looks fabulous! Bethany, elem lead learner from Arkansas.
Danielle, High School Assistant Principal checking in from Upstate NY...hi all!
Thanks for joining us David!
A1 it's all about the 3 R's relationships, relationships, and relationships!
Liza from outside Seattle and an elem principal intern!
Aloha Bethany! Good to have you on
Hey Kelly! Hope you are well
trust must be established in order to have a successful school culture!
Jumping in late! Jacki-elem prin from Central Ohio
Suzanne, elem principal from NC
A1 it's good to have a fun culture at school
A2 A positive school culture feels like home, a place to be believed in, safe, and cared for
Steven Helmick. AP in Little Rock!
Svetlana Elem AP Deerfield Il great first topic!
A2: Positive cultures have a feel about them that sometimes cannot be put into words! There is a synergy, a vibe...
Hi Steve, great to have you in
Awesome to have you here Jacki.
A2 feels like safe place to take risks....
A2-a positive school culture can been felt and seen in every action Ss and Ts take-it's how we behave
Q2 joyful, productive, collaborative, problem solving
Hi Demeka, great to have you in
A2 you should be able to feel it when you walk into a school. Main office is your front line! Customer service!
A2: It looks like passion, curiosity, and collaboration ... it feels safe ... and is always fun.
I've got a feeling....yes! Agreed! . Can also feel it when it is NOT there. https://t.co/GMbzqm1mQc
A2: Positive cultures have a feel about them that sometimes cannot be put into words! There is a synergy, a vibe...
The culture of the school is the glue that holds everything together.
A2: Looks like Ss and Ts learning in harmony with respect for all. Feels like family or at least a great neighborhood.
Aloha Demeka. Glad you could join
A2 A positive culture has a 'we' feeling. We're in this together. We can do this. We are a team.
Hi! Joining late. Adam from VA. K - 12 Principal
A2: Positive cultures exude passion for the profession, and for KIDS, who always come first no matter what.
A1: Culture (and the relationships within) are the core of everything we do in schools. Great leaders focus on those.
A2 risk taking on all levels is encouraged, supported and welcomed as well as failure! 😉
Yes. Verbally and nonverbally! Agreed. https://t.co/v6zSbFP9wn
A2-a positive school culture can been felt and seen in every action Ss and Ts take-it's how we behave
A2. Looks like smiles, risk-taking and laughs. People want to be with each other. Relationships are prioritized.
Q2: Everyone (teachers, staff, & students) celebrating each other's victories! And fist bumps in the halls always help!
A1. Culture is the foundation. Everything is the framework and can easily crumble w/o culture
A1: Agree, creating a collaborative culture wiht a common mission, vision, and expectations is how to facilitate change
A2: A positive school culture looks and feels....happy. Like a winning team feeling.
A1 meeting people's needs, validating their life's work, providing them a safe place to fail n grow impacts the whole system
A2A A positive school culture is evident as soon as you walk into a school. It's tough to describe, but evident...
Q2- one that all S's & T's are running to enter daily! I believe culture is paramount to S's & T's success as well as admin.
A2: Passion and discussion on what is best for kids! Both Teachers and Students.
Yes! The right school culture will even get you through the tough days. https://t.co/2pfd1zfLT0
A2 Open and honest conversations to discuss what's best for kids. Laughter, smiles, high fives, & hugs, even on tou… https://t.co/9ERvI6A5yf
A2. It's what you feel when you walk into the building. The excitement and positive atmosphere.
I love a good fistbump. or a high five. https://t.co/0tNFqkWyQR
Q2: Everyone (teachers, staff, & students) celebrating each other's victories! And fist bumps in the halls always help!
2) a culture is not bound by borders. When school spreads to home, communities, twitter😉...then you're on to something
A2. Simply enough.. you can just 'feel' it. It's inviting, warm, and encouraging for all who enter
You also feel it when it's not there.
Q2 A2: collaboration, collegiality, and inclusive. Faculty, families, communities, and students all have value!
A2. It's the warm fuzzies
A2 A positive school culture feels like a place where you belong
Q2 everyone is inspired to be better each day.
I'll walk through fire or a wall in the right culture. It matters.
A2 Culture is something you can feel as soon as you walk in the door of a school.
Nice to see and tonight at
A2. The sharing of voice and ownership with all stakeholders.
It's also the effect that your behavior has on others-culture is contagious https://t.co/kGjUxGZgfw
A2. It's what you feel when you walk into the building. The excitement and positive atmosphere.
Yes! Unless every kid and staff member feels it, there is still work to be done! https://t.co/uV891DBGXD
A2 A positive school culture feels like a place where you belong
A2 Positive school culture means having a place where teachers & students want to be each day.
A healthy culture can handle, even promote, challenging thought and respond with a growth
A2 Lots of questions and lots of listening. Every voice matters.
Great to see both of you guys!
A2 it's flexible: union & admin give I order to do what's right for students: it's caring, it's visible, it's community
and where everyone knows your name and you know their name. https://t.co/AO3WKoSDQw
A2 A positive school culture feels like a place where you belong
Reminder: Quick chat format so we are already halfway home.
I can't keep up! WOO HOO! Great ideas all over.
Opportunities for all voices to be heard! https://t.co/VZKDA0FZU3
A healthy culture can handle, even promote, challenging thought and respond with a growth
ooo we have to do that firewall with some Day 🔥
A2 it feels supportive, where we are being productive & challenged while pursuing a clear purpose
A3: Staff -- one door at a time and one interaction at a time! Positivity, Visibility and Trust! https://t.co/Lbdcb6D2Jy
Love the Quick Chat format U Rock!!
A3. By having a relentless leader who leads the charge towards success with their daily actions and decisions
Culture is evident when you have affective leadership. Leaders building leaders inside the school w/ a clear focus on people.
it's the first one, Bethany... 😳😉
A2: I like smiles, great attendance, positive classroom environment, collaboration, open doors
Can I add non judgmental, forgiving, growth mindset https://t.co/IhTQTYNHBC
Q2 A2: collaboration, collegiality, and inclusive. Faculty, families, communities, and students all have value!
A2: Everyone (teachers, staff, & students) celebrating each other's victories! And fist bumps in the halls always help!
A3 A positive school culture is nurtured by every staff, student, and parent.
A3: Through constant communication, hopefully in-person. Face-to-face conversation is always more meaningful than an email.
A2: collaborative teams, engaged in challenging convos, Ts and Admin in each other classrooms, student voice evident
A3 It is nurtured moment by moment and day by day. It starts with leaders and a passion for people.
A3: Culture is cultivated through relationship building, opportunities, transparency, and most of all everyone has a voice.
Principal must start with taking care of teachers. Students can't thrive if teachers aren't valued.
A3: Making positive connections with all, communication, and being visible.
I may have to steal this for my morning greetings! :)
Big shout out to former colleagues and . I miss working with you guys.
Q3: be real! Be authentic! Set the tone with leader's positive actions. Take ownership of mistakes as well as success
I agree. Communication is crucial to positive culture.
A3 over the yrs, honest convos, getting to really know Ss and Tt personally their families and likes and dislikes
A3 do things -- do things that make statements abt what's important Try new things -
Q3-When S's and T's alike feel a sense of value they will literally move mountains for the betterment of the campus. Values
Everyone wants to be part of something special.Make your school that something special! https://t.co/2ghATcSFvq
A2 Positive school culture means having a place where teachers & students want to be each day.
A3: High visibility, personal conversations, stopping for people, transparent leadeship.
A3. It is cultivated through shared decision making and empowering their voice.
Absolutely. Take care of teachers so they can take care of kids. https://t.co/jnSnmt9rj4
Principal must start with taking care of teachers. Students can't thrive if teachers aren't valued.
A3 Several have used the word "nurtured" to describe culture building.
Fantastic...I am loving it!
A positive school culture means simply you families want to be there, and they will tell good things about your school.
A3 - Cultivate from the top - As the leader of the school, this work to cultivate positive climate is always ongoing.
A3 School culture is nurtured through leaders who are student centered
A3: All play a role when it comes to building a student-focused culture. That includes ALL staff, not just principal.
A3 give everyone a voice and grow leadership throughout the school!
A3: Leadership based on service and not from titles.
Culture needs to be summed up in a few simple statements-then live it, preach it, believe it
A3: Through communication & collaboration. By encouraging risks & making failure safe. With engaged learners & leaders.
This is on FIRE!!! Way to get this chat rocking
This is on FIRE!!! Way to get this chat rocking
A3 it's relational for adults and students. I think being a principal of a school is really a calling & a moral purpose
This is a powerful statement because it's true!
A3 Culture is created by having your priorities in order and setting expectations for all stakeholders.
A3 I will always go back to moral purpose, why are we doing this??
Like drinking from a firehose! Hey wasn't quick chat your idea. Awesome thoughts from awesome principals!
A3. We allow students to take the lead in organizing school-wide events (Veterans Day Celebration). https://t.co/0YpPyOxvjb
A3 Effective communication and relationships are paramount to cultivating a positive culture.
A3 when you consistently push out positives - the culture follows interdependent
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A3 Cultivated thru positive relationships over time. Voices are listened to & heard. Being present with an eye to the future
Have to remind myself of that during the tough days, which I suppose is when culture is most important.
Amen, I agree this is awesome, thanks for leading it.
Good culture's created by ensuring every action is consistent with a collective commitment to making a difference for kids!
Q3 Inspire your staff. Remind them of their WHY. Often and passionately!
The greatest superpower a principal can have is Visibility!
my pleasure, we at are deep in this process. We've hit a few snags, but we are getting there
A3: Growing leaders within...no titles necessary. Lead from where you are!
A3 - Cultivation begins with a clear vision that the leader brings to life with their every action & decision with Ss & Ts.
A3: culture must be cultivated day by day. We can't simply throw a ton of "miracle grow" on once and expect success.
hello - sorry I'm late to the party - Darrin, principal in Rock Springs, WY
I agree. Piece by piece, it builds. https://t.co/w1k7wnqCvW
A3 when you consistently push out positives - the culture follows interdependent
Celebrate what you want to see more of!
A4. The best resource is yourself. Your daily actions and decisions are the most important tools you can use.
Wow that was a fast chat!
A4 is a great tool to build community in schools - Communication Builds Community
Leslie Guizzetti from Downriver High School, an alternative HS and MS in Michigan. Sorry a little late!
🙏EVERYBODY MATTERS in a school culture-Principal, Ts, Ss, Parapros, cafe ladies, custodians, bus drivers, and families🙏
we all hit snags. It's how we get through them that defines us.
A3. Teachers lead out committees and Admin serves as facilitators.
A4 - Walt staff shout outs, students of the week, positive phone calls home. Inviting parents to engage in meaningful work
Q4- adopt- a -senior program, sending appreciation notes, passing out high five sticky notes as we are in the hallway.
A3: we must also be willing to fail in order to create a culture of innovation and risk
A4: One of my favorite ways to promote culture comes from my amazing friend, and his :)
A4 Social Media is a great tool to celebrate your school community - Tell your school’s story before someone else does
A4 volunteering to teach lessons, learning labs for Ts, devoping T leaders and PLCs, celebrating Ss and Ts
A4 Build culture - connect, encourage, celebrate, listen, support, and share.
I've just started to use . Having some trouble with it
A4. Celebrate each day. Tell people that they matter. Be mindful and purposeful. Be grateful.
A4 The Best tool to build culture is the personality of each person
A4: SM--Instagram, Twitter, Facebook...celebrate and brand you school while communicating! Win-win for all.
A4: We have started a journey that will have us redraft a mission/vision that articulates & promotes the culture we want.
absolutely, control your message and promote your kids and teachers https://t.co/WUrFCR7kxb
A4 Social Media is a great tool to celebrate your school community - Tell your school’s story before someone else does
A4: I promote culture through involvement and visibility. I have an open door policy with all.
A4 - The notion of servant leadership. My job is to support & make my Ts jobs easier. They have the hardest job!
A4-create a team to train your Ss and Ts in the values and behaviors that drove your cultire-make culture visible
We all need this message. Thanks for being such a thoughtful leader, Brian. https://t.co/6onRDa6pv1
A4. Celebrate each day. Tell people that they matter. Be mindful and purposeful. Be grateful.
A4-Some upbeat music as the students and staff first walk into the building. Especially on Mondays.
. Love being MIRE THAN visible.
A4: Created a system where teachers use a Google Form to nominate students for letters home to families from the principal.
The principal's #1 tool to influence culture, empowered teachers
Storytelling builds community; tell the best stories.
A4: Write appreciation cards, random acts of kindness, visiting classrooms, listen, support.
A4: Visibility is great...but only if you are connecting/conversing/interacting with your students and staff.
A1: Culture and climate are the foundation of your building and program.
A culture of empowerment is the supreme goal! BOOM! https://t.co/mQthjKwGvj
The principal's #1 tool to influence culture, empowered teachers
. Love being MORE THAN visible.
Thank you everyone for being here. Let's conclude with some shoutouts. Who are your that people should follow!
A4 - we greet all kids, parents, staff, etc with high fives on Friday
A4 Smore newsletters are great ways to build community
Cultivating a school culture has to come from within the heart of a leader. I don't think you can entirely manufacture it.
A4: Also use to send out a weekly multimedia Monday Message to staff w/ news, notes, blogs, tweets, & articles.
are some of the ones that give me courage to lead.
This chat is filled with in my book! What a great group tonight. Great reflections on culture.
A4 Using social media is a great way to build your culture by celebrating what you value. Create a hashtag for your school
Totally second this! I am a FAN!!!! https://t.co/bPZSLBe777
This chat is filled with in my book! What a great group tonight. Great reflections on culture.
Thanks everyone for joining in on the learning and networking - Principals ROCK!!! Way to go
Well done ! Have a great week!
Let’s Be Brilliant for our Students and Faculty this week!!! Be Brilliant and Be Great!
I hope my eduheroes know who they are. They have motivated me to evolve, connect and be a better leader each day.
That's very true. All are so important. Culture is all inclusive. https://t.co/vHbOp3iX5E
🙏EVERYBODY MATTERS in a school culture-Principal, Ts, Ss, Parapros, cafe ladies, custodians, bus drivers, and families🙏
Thanks for the invite tonight to .
Thanks for organizing this chat! Have a great week everyone!
Thanks and for getting everyone together. Love hearing from so many successful leaders.
A4: we've just started a bi-monthly staff Twitter chat. Love the synergy it has already created!
So glad I stumbled upon Will definitely check this out again!
Grateful to and for tonight's awesome .
Mahalo for being here Brian! !
change this week! Great chat
Thank you for an inspiring
Always awesome to chat with you Scott!
Hey Thanks for your work in supporting and promoting this new
Teachers voting on and facilitating their own professional development. This creates buy-in and "teamness"!
Mahalo Ted, thanks for supporting . Need you to moderate one week.
Hello all! Joining late...putting girls to bed:) Britton Hart from Kansas!
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Don't make the mistake of thinking culture & climate of a building are just the responsibility of the principal; each adult plays a role.
Be aware of neuroweaponry, neurosecurity, neuroethics
Thanks and for organizing this speed chat!
Joining late! Lisa from Bartlett, TN!
Ok! Time for sleep . Good night everyone. Thanks again for thinking of me to help.
You're awesome Lisa. Mahalo again.
We created a team Scaventure activity to build relationships and just hosted our first family Bbq picnic!
My first chat! Learned so much! Thank you :)
- check it out... The Cafeteria Is Your Classroom: How Principals Could Leverage Lunch Duty https://t.co/u7QxF8UWYy
A2: Looks like family and feels like home.
Thanks for the nod, friend! https://t.co/OcKMLYMCT3
A4: One of my favorite ways to promote culture comes from my amazing friend, and his :)
