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TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #vachat! I am your moderator @tcmsprincipal. Let us know who you are

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MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:03 PM EST

Toni from Spotsy. 7th grade Math teacher. #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST

Evening #vachat ers! Phil, Elementary Principal out in (windy) Rockbridge County.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1 in one minute! #vachat

Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi #vachat - Jay - Superintendent from NJ

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi Phil. Welcome to #vachat!

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:04 PM EST

Evening #vachat ers! Phil, Elementary Principal out in (windy) Rockbridge County.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1 What does Teacher Leadership mean to you? How would you define it? #vachat

KamiSchools Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hello #vachat! Been a while but I am glad to be back. We are a tech startup based in New Zealand!

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST

John Bennett, Emeritus living in Midlothian. #vachat

SchleiderJustin Nov 28 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 ts taking control of their learning, help organize events, being a bridge between admin and staff #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:08 PM EST

Jay, glad to have you! Feeling better? #vachat

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Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:09 PM EST

on the mend. Over 2300 steps today with no help AND ate a 1/2 cup of salad! Slow and steady! #vachat

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jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:09 PM EST

#vachat A1: Teacher Leadership --> Assessing & facilitating efforts to help each student optimize Effective Learning skills development!

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1 What does Teacher Leadership mean to you? How would you define it? #vachat

KamiSchools Nov 28 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: To me, T leadership means being a role model for your school and your Ss, and helping all Ss reach their full potential #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: a TL is a person who helps determine what will & won't succeed in a school because of their actions, words, & attitude #vachat

TrueNorthCG Nov 28 @ 8:10 PM EST

Less than two hours! #EDpiper #FormativeChat #tlap #edchat #EdTech #NYEdChat #edtechchat #LearnLap #suptchat #vachat #edchatme #dtk12chat

TrueNorthCG Nov 25 @ 12:09 PM EST

#EDpiper is back this Monday at 9pm. Join us as @HammondsCraig talks about #trust in #schools! #EdTech #BMoreEdChat #TLAP #LeadUpChat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Teacher leadership is supporting and inspiring school, teacher and student success. #vachat

nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:11 PM EST

Dr. Nancy Sulla here at #vachat; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom #LATIC; pres @IDECorp; author of ...

Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:12 PM EST

a1) Teacher leadership is teachers showing their abilities to collaborate, enhance, and facilitate a positive growth mindset! #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q2 in one minute! #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:14 PM EST

Q2 What makes a good teacher leader? #vachat

nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1) Teacher leadership: pursuing a vision; inspiring, supporting, and celebrating others; leading data-driven results analysis #vachat

Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:15 PM EST

a2) good teacher leaders listen, learn, reflect, share, care, provide, nurture, cheer, push, defend, and advocate for their students #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Attitude, intelligence, effort, mindset... #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:16 PM EST

Great points @Jay_Eitner #vachat

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Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:15 PM EST

a2) good teacher leaders listen, learn, reflect, share, care, provide, nurture, cheer, push, defend, and advocate for their students #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:17 PM EST

#vachat A2: A teacher who understands the ultimate goal is each student optimizing their Effective Learning skills & getting to use them.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:14 PM EST

Q2 What makes a good teacher leader? #vachat

KamiSchools Nov 28 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2: Understanding each S + working 2 give personalized learning. Ss learn in many different ways and can be hard to accommodate all #vachat

KamiSchools Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2b: Learn from Ss rather than just teaching them, inspires Ss and is inspired by Ss, creates enthusiasm, focuses on positives #vachat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST

YES, yes, yes! I would add "and fellow teachers" to the end! #vachat

Jay_Eitner Nov 28 @ 8:15 PM EST

a2) good teacher leaders listen, learn, reflect, share, care, provide, nurture, cheer, push, defend, and advocate for their students #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2: a TL wants to grow and improve their craft every day... Many I find are on Twitter seeking out ways to grow #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q3 in one minute #vachat

nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2) Good T leaders listen and observe and then draw from a deep well of experiences and resources to address individuals' needs. #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3: What are some roles that teacher leaders have in your building? #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:25 PM EST

#vachat A3: not'in a building' but should be providing student control & facilitating teacher explorations of optional options to help Ss.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3: What are some roles that teacher leaders have in your building? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3:Some are vocal leaders on leadership team, Some quiet introverts that share 2 their team, but never speak up at a staff meeting #vachat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: Mentors(assigned and unassigned), Department Chairs, Grade Level leads, Instructional Coaches, etc #vachat

nsulla Nov 28 @ 8:26 PM EST

A3) In our client schools, T Leaders provide wrkshps, coach, lead PLC mtgs, open their classrooms to others, & are available to all #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:26 PM EST

Everyone has a role to fill for things to work well #vachat

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philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:27 PM EST

Great question... Usually they have paired off with a more vocal member of their team that shares the ideas. #vachat

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TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:29 PM EST

Q4 in one minute #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: Share some examples of how teacher leadership nurtured in your current building? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4: often, you support them and then get the heck out of the way! #vachat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:33 PM EST

you have such a way with words! 😂😂😂 #vachat

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jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:34 PM EST

#vachat A4: Not in classroom - but sacrificed (dean off-record message) full professor to be a teacher leader in university...

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4: Share some examples of how teacher leadership nurtured in your current building? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:35 PM EST

I was going to use another but, both of my teenager daughters are on Twitter and they are EVERYTHING I type! #vachat

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MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4: My 7th grade team read Move Your Bus By @ronclarkacademy . It inspired us to be "runners" and leaders. #vachat

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TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q5 in one minute #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways teacher leaders are used in your building to support and advance the school’s mission? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:41 PM EST

You have to share your vision with everyone, especially the TLs. They will support you and help run with your vision #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:41 PM EST

#vachat A5: They should participate / facilitate PLC discussions of mission and how to facilitate its addressing!

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:38 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways teacher leaders are used in your building to support and advance the school’s mission? #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:45 PM EST

Q6 in one minute! #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:46 PM EST

Q6:. How might you implement or improve a formal mentoring or peer-coaching program to help encourage teacher leadership? #vachat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5: In my building TLs are used to make sure everyone is on board for the schools vision and doing what's best for kids #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:48 PM EST

#vachat A6: It all depends upon building relationships among PLC members and having honest discussions on what works and why.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:46 PM EST

Q6:. How might you implement or improve a formal mentoring or peer-coaching program to help encourage teacher leadership? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:49 PM EST

I think you have to have a purposeful long term design. I'm new in my building & I would still need another year to get myself there #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q7 in one minute! #vachat

MATHwithMADISON Nov 28 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6: Check with local colleges. I've joined UMW for Pathways to Excellence a teacher/practicum student mentor program for TLs #vachat

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q7: What are the advantages/disadvantages of having teacher leaders be involved or take the lead role in interviewing applicants? #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: Often times, they don't have a complete picture of the building. Also, sometimes can't see their own weaknesses #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:55 PM EST

#vachat A7: They are best prepared to discuss school culture and aspirations for student Effective Learning.

TCMSPrincipal - Moderator Nov 28 @ 8:53 PM EST

Q7: What are the advantages/disadvantages of having teacher leaders be involved or take the lead role in interviewing applicants? #vachat

wadewhitehead Nov 28 @ 8:55 PM EST

A1: Teacher leadership is about advancing in the profession without leaving the classroom, in spite of the traditional career ladder #vachat

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:55 PM EST

Like Michael Jordan, great ball player crappy coach... He could never understand why others couldn't do what he did. #vachat

jcbjr Nov 28 @ 8:57 PM EST

#vachat Great list of possible disadvantages - would lead me to question their being true teacher leaders.

philgriffins Nov 28 @ 8:54 PM EST

A7: Often times, they don't have a complete picture of the building. Also, sometimes can't see their own weaknesses #vachat

wadewhitehead Nov 28 @ 8:57 PM EST

A2: The best teacher leaders ask “Will this enhance, amplify, or otherwise improve student learning?” before EVERY decision #vachat

wadewhitehead Nov 28 @ 8:58 PM EST

A2: The best teacher leaders inspire and challenge others to change school to fit kids #vachat

wadewhitehead Nov 28 @ 8:58 PM EST

A2: The best teacher leaders work for their students, not other adults #vachat