Tonight will have regular questions. You can use your @Bitmoji or not. It's up to you! #MEMSPAchat
If you don't have one, or are wondering what's happening, just join in and respond regularly.
Q1: How do you motivate your staff and/or students to always “HAVE A GREAT DAY?” #MEMSPAchat (Also - What @Bitmoji can you use here to motivate staff?)
Q1: How do you motivate your staff and/or students to always “HAVE A GREAT DAY?” #MEMSPAchat (Also - What @Bitmoji can you use here to motivate staff?)
Q1: How do you motivate your staff and/or students to always “HAVE A GREAT DAY?” #MEMSPAchat (Also - What @Bitmoji can you use here to motivate staff?)
A1: Everything we do starts with relationships. I genuinely care about my staff personally and professionally. We have to be intentional with our interactions. #MEMSPAchat
A1: Being present & providing praise is a critical aspect for motivating staff--really being present & demonstrating appreciation for specific accomplishments. #MEMSPAchat#motivation#praise#present
Q1: How do you motivate your staff and/or students to always “HAVE A GREAT DAY?” #MEMSPAchat (Also - What @Bitmoji can you use here to motivate staff?)
Food is always a good motivator! But we also use celebrations and every staff meeting to remind everybody of all the good that is going on in the building. #MEMSPAchat
Q1: How do you motivate your staff and/or students to always “HAVE A GREAT DAY?” #MEMSPAchat (Also - What @Bitmoji can you use here to motivate staff?)
A1: I understand the importance of leading by example. The leaders make the weather and form the culture. Be positive, be engaged and do everything in your power to help them see the positive!! #MEMSPAchat
A1: You got to, accent-uate the positive and el-im-inate the negative and latch on, to the affirmative and don't mess with Mr. In-Between! #memspachathttps://t.co/zK2Fvl4NYH
A1: Relationships and contact...SAY IT. Continuous positive energy that is heard, seen, and felt by students and staff. Be positive...always.
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A1 Always try to model and lead with positive attitude. Build relationships using humor and laughing when I make mistakes helps. Also important to acknowledge staff efforts and accomplishments. #MEMSPAchat
Question 2 is on deck on #MEMSPAchat - Stay tuned!
We are working in the @Bitmoji avatar's into our questions and even answers tonight to have a little fun!
A1: Although it can be challenging…I try to let the positives about our team drown out the negatives of a moment. Lead with optimism and hope. #MEMSPAchat
Q2: When you know a parent or staff member is upset and “HAD IT UP TO HERE”, how do you handle the situation? #MEMSPAchat (Also, what @Bitmoji could help in this situation?)
Q2: When you know a parent or staff member is upset and “HAD IT UP TO HERE”, how do you handle the situation? #MEMSPAchat (Also, what @Bitmoji could help in this situation?)
Q2: When you know a parent or staff member is upset and “HAD IT UP TO HERE”, how do you handle the situation? #MEMSPAchat (Also, what @Bitmoji could help in this situation?)
A1: Leaders set the mood. Be enthusiastic and happy, even when you’re having a challenging day. Celebrate each staff member’s contributions and talents often. #MEMSPAchat
A2 Listen, listen, listen. Sometimes rather than rushing to fix an issue, it's valuable to connect with the individual and first determine what the actual issue is. #MEMSPAchat
A2: with Ts jump in and assist them when possible. With Ps give them space and listen. When both are calm try to empathize and move forward #MEMSPAchat
A2: I enter EVERY situation with the mindset that there is positive intent. Insights, thoughts, ideas, concerns or even problems are put out there because they care. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Upset parents are usually a sign of miscommunication. Time for a listening ear, understanding & empathy (might not mean we change our mind, but approach with an open one) #MEMSPAchat
A2: It is so important to look for ways to address concerns and frustrations head on. Look for ways to negotiate, dispel or otherwise compromise in order to move forward together. Relationships are the key!! #MEMSPAchat
A2: My two words for this year when working with others are patience and kindness. I find that they are pretty much what I need when things are stressful. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Try to empathize and help the situation. Be authentic. LISTEN. Focus on serving and helping....knowing that looks different for each person. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: When you have made a mistake, how do you hold yourself accountable and say “OOPSIE WOOPSIE” to staff or parents? #MEMSPAchat (Any fun @Bitmoji that you can show here...?)
Q3: When you have made a mistake, how do you hold yourself accountable and say “OOPSIE WOOPSIE” to staff or parents? #MEMSPAchat (Any fun @Bitmoji that you can show here...?)
A3 I think it's important to share our vulnerability as leaders. We make mistakes (at least I do!) Important to acknowledge our mistakes, apologize if necessary and use the experience to growth. A sincere apology goes a long way. #MEMSPAchat
A2: Listen, show empathy, and offer support. Use humor if appropriate to help the person get out of the pool of frustration. Reassure that “this, too, shall pass”. #MEMSPAchat
A3: So I have two words when I am working with others. I have another that is just for me. That word is "transparency." When I make a mistake, I try to own it and be transparent about my struggles. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: When you have made a mistake, how do you hold yourself accountable and say “OOPSIE WOOPSIE” to staff or parents? #MEMSPAchat (Any fun @Bitmoji that you can show here...?)
A3: The first step is to admit the mistake. Vulnerability is a really important #leadership trait. The greatest leaders have an extreme ability to balance #confidence & #vulnerability -- often displaying them at the same time. #MEMSPAchat
Q3: When you have made a mistake, how do you hold yourself accountable and say “OOPSIE WOOPSIE” to staff or parents? #MEMSPAchat (Any fun @Bitmoji that you can show here...?)
3) Always admit your mistake before a second person points it out, whether the first person is you or someone else. Humility proceeds trust. Trust proceeds growth #MEMSPAchat
A3: Eye contact. Heartfelt apology. Provide specific facts of how I was wrong and my awareness of how it affected the other person. (Then don't guilt myself afterwards...move on!) #MEMSPAchat
A3: Ask for feedback and use those oopsie moments to improve your craft. I communicate directly with those that were impacted by your mistake. #MEMSPAchat
A3: Name it even if it’s in front of a large group. No excuses or backpedal. What you did that was wrong and what you might do differently next time #memspachat
A3: Just experienced this while at #MEMSPA17. Call parent while away & scheduled meet for first thing Mon. morning. Listened to son's side of the story, apologize & accept responsibility. #MEMSPAchat
A3: When I screw up (when...not if), say whoops, apologize if necessary and publicly reflect. That how leaders gain trust because of, rather than despite of, shortcomings. #MEMSPAchat
It's important to have grace for ourselves as we do others. Mistakes happen. My boss @MelissaLloyd836 often says, "If we are going to fail, we are going to fail forward." That's the mindset that I'm working on. #MEMSPAchat
A3: Great leaders embrace mistakes and take ownership. The best leaders use their own mistakes as opportunities to build a culture of forgiveness. Am I the only one who believes that great leaders check their ego at the door each morning?? #MEMSPAchat
Q4: In what ways do you celebrate the great things going on in your school by saying “PARTY TIME?” #MEMSPAchat (Add a @bitmoji to your tweet to show your celebration skills...)
Q4: In what ways do you celebrate the great things going on in your school by saying “PARTY TIME?” #MEMSPAchat (Add a @bitmoji to your tweet to show your celebration skills...)
A3: I ask my staff to fail forward everyday. I have to model that too…I am not afraid to say I made a mistake. My staff also likes to let me know (frequently) when I goof. 🤭 #MEMSPAchat
A4: Make EVERY day a celebration by using social media to highlight students and teachers! They are special every single day! (Slip n slides help too) #memspachat
A4: Celebrations at the school, announcements, Twitter, newsletters, and finding time to get together as a staff outside of school! Building those RELATIONSHIPS!! #MEMSPAchat
Q4: In what ways do you celebrate the great things going on in your school by saying “PARTY TIME?” #MEMSPAchat (Add a @bitmoji to your tweet to show your celebration skills...)
A4: using our closed FB group for parents to see our daily fun celebrating our learning. Starting to use live streaming of events. Whole school picnic with families #MEMSPAchat
A4: love to bring the fun and hand out gifts. Check out the pics from today as we handed out umbrellas/bags & Teach Like A Pirate books from @burgessdave ...celebrate staff everyday #MEMSPAchat#PPSamberly#innovatePPS
As @davidsimpson512 said, find those small things to do each and every day. Find out what makes your staff feel valued and appreciated and hit that as often as you can #memspachat
A4: Tell them!! I send emails, texts or catch staff in order to celebrate and appreciate. It is the backbone of the culture in my building. We grow together!! #MEMSPAchat
A4: I just try to celebrate success that I notice with personal connections. Teaching is hard work and we should celebrate often. It’s important to celebrate but also make connections to grow further. #MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat A:4 We take a bus to a Tiger's game every year. Spouses & significant others welcome. I load a cooler and pass out "pops" on the way down. So much fun!
Q5: What is a something coming up where you have said, “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?” Tough, but ready to attack! #MEMSPAchat (Add a @Bitmoji to show your accomplishment!)
A4 Staff meetings-team building activities with entire department, celebrating progress on initiatives, celebrating individual accomplishments. Food and fun are important elements. #memspachat
A5: “Gift of Time” for staff. What is the one thing we never seem to have enough of? Time. Find time to do their job so they can be freed up to do what they need or want to do #memspachat
The #10DaysofChristmas was amazing for building culture and letting staff know they are appreciated. And, it has been so much fun! One day left...
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Q5: What is a something coming up where you have said, “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?” Tough, but ready to attack! #MEMSPAchat (Add a @Bitmoji to show your accomplishment!)
Shoutouts, notes to the family members of teachers, social media, personal conversations, notes/emails, sharing the love of our school with everyone I meet! #MEMSPAchat
A5: I am proud of #TroyUnion as we have defined our why around literacy, cultures of thinking and leadership. We are digging in as a community to make a difference for our students. #ChangingLives We can’t do this work alone. #MEMSPAchat
A5: Our building is moving toward automating MTSS referrals and ODRs through Google Forms. I've been challenged to adjust on the fly for the different situations that come up. It's working out pretty well. #MEMSPAchat
Q5: What is a something coming up where you have said, “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?” Tough, but ready to attack! #MEMSPAchat (Add a @Bitmoji to show your accomplishment!)
(Checking in late, Christmas program night!) I look at each challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. Also, being open that everyone has difficult days, it is how we respond that makes a difference. #MEMSPAChat
Q6: What is something successful going on in your school where you can “TAKE A BOW” because you helped start it? #MEMSPAchat (Show how proud you are through a @Bitmoji if you'd like)
A5: My top three accepted challenges of 2017: 1) teaching 1st graders bathroom etiquette. 2) running faster down the street than our kindergarten runner. 3) figuring out how to write an algorithm to allocate instructional support minutes where needed. #MEMSPAchat
Q5: What is a something coming up where you have said, “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?” Tough, but ready to attack! #MEMSPAchat (Add a @Bitmoji to show your accomplishment!)
4) so often admin only celebrate those who are following their plan. We huddle as a full staff EVERY morning and pass out brag tags to risk takers and innovators- #MEMSPAChat#WEgotTHIS
A5: @RandyMuffley and I have challenged one another to create videos of ourselves reading to kids. We each have created a few. We are hoping to create a video library our kids can access. We are all in on this challenge! #MEMSPAchat
My kids just got home! Got to get some hugs! Merry Christmas Friends! I wish you a blessed and bounteous 2018! I passionately appreciate everything you do each and every day for kids! Listen with your eyes, and listen with your heart tomorrow! All the best!#MEMSPAchat
A5: I am part of the 500 classroom walk-through challenge issued by @eduleadership. I'm behind but determined to hit the 500 mark by the end of the year. It has made a huge impact on my relationships and quality of feedback. Practice makes perfect! #MEMSPAchat
A6: We do Anchor Rooms. Our 444 students are split into 26 mixed grade level groups for PBIS learning. IT IS AWESOME!! All Ss and Ts are involved. Students love it! #MEMSPAchat
A6: Starting school wide community meetings. We started last year, now all K-3, 4/5, and 6th grade are using community mtgs to build a positive and collaborative climate. #MEMSPAchat
A6) I love celebrating with the Citizens of the Month identified from each classroom. Staff, students, and family members are enjoying this program I started last year. #MEMSPAChat
A6: #TroyUnion and all of #oneTroy can take a bow for their work around MTSS. “All means ALL” is a mentality that is contagious. Proud to be living into that. #NeverSettle#MEMSPAchat
A6: Just so stinkin’ proud to work alongside educators who accept every challenge, who are passionate, creative, and willing to fail. I ❤️my crew so much #QuincyOn#MEMSPAchat
#MEMSPAchat 4) If we have a staff that does not use social media and that's the only place we recognize them, we are only serving our interests. Meet them where they are. #InPerson#InPrivate#TheirWay
A6: Focus Teams -- w/o true teams, putting identified students with the same 4 core teachers -- communication, focus, support, scaffolds, behavior, academics, success, etc. #MEMSPAchat
Q7: “WHAT’S NEW” happening in your school that you are very excited about? Share something great! #MEMSPAchat (Can you show some excitement through a @Bitmoji of your own...?)
A6: Been in current position for less than a year. Started a Peer to Peer class for our MS. Over 50 7/8th gr Ss applied to class that starts after the break benfiting our neediest Ss. #MEMSPAchat#SuccessTRAIN#inclusionrevolution
A7: believe it or not, teacher evaluation! While it’s not new, I feel like we are in a spot where the inquiry cycle is about collaboration, coaching, support, and growth. Therefore, instructional strategies continue to grow! #memspachat
A6 We have made a conscious effort to increase our positive supports of our PBIS plan. we started a school wide assembly each month to honor one student from each classroom that is teacher chosen. They get a certificate, a little prize and a Pizza w/ the Principal! #MEMSPAchat
A6: Sailor Excellene Program started by @scottpanozzo and our MSLT! Setting high standards and then organizing an amazing 2 hour surprise for nearly 70% of our students. Here’s a glimpse... #MEMSPAChat
A7: we are tying to create a collaborative culture where Ts learn from each other by opening classroom doors. This has been modeled through prof. learning supported from within, with @RonRitchhart and @TCRWP. Shoutout to @literacynat too for helping us along the way! #MEMSPAchat
A7: Just placed the order for tbe 2nd phase of our STEAM LAB overhaul. New furniture, new 3D printer, green screen WALL and now the Chromecart to ensure innovation!! Go Cougars!!! #memspachat
A7: Using my "Mobile Office" to help me get out of what my secretaries are now calling my "vacation office" to be in the halls and in the classrooms! #MEMSPAchat
Q7: “WHAT’S NEW” happening in your school that you are very excited about? Share something great! #MEMSPAchat (Can you show some excitement through a @Bitmoji of your own...?)
Q8: When have you said “THIS IS NOT HAPPENING” - how did you address this and how did you solve it? #MEMSPAchat (Use a @Bitmoji to show your successes!)
A7: Cross-grade level collaborations for all students. Upper and lower elementary students partnering on a variety of learning activities. Mentoring and friendship. #MEMSPAchat
A7: We added members of community to our 7 Habit/red carpet rally's to show how they use habits in their everyday life. Making connections to real world!#MEMSPAChat
A7: Not so much new or necessarily exciting, but shared major personal challenge I've been facing with my staff. Support has been incredible. Love my team. #MEMSPAchat
This week... it's been a long one. Our staff has been together for a long time, a break is needed but work to be done. I'm going to pull out some LMCohort Learning when we return to rebuild the positivity! #MEMSPAchat
Q8: When staff asked for us to not participate in mandated tests. Begrudgingly, sometimes you have to toe a line, as a team, even when you agree with your staff, and many parents...and kids. #MEMSPAchat
A8: We stay grounded in our “why” and core beliefs around learning and leading. Our why is the beacon that guides us. Sometimes I need reminders too. #MEMSPAchat
A8: Movie Night and none of the technology is working. A few deep breaths and showing the students how things in life don't always go as expected. We problem solved together! #MEMSPAchat
A8: Lots going on at the start of the year, contract negotiations, bldg closure, medical insurance related stress and grade level moves. It was/is important to give much needed time to teams to build new platforms. Never more important to have a shared vision!! #memspachat
