#ChristianEducators Archive
#ChristianEducators chat occurs every Thursday evening at 9:00pm EST. Rik Rowe, @WHSRowe is the moderator and should be followed for reminders.
Thursday February 18, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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Breck from Texas. Ready for another great evening with . Talking about
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I'll miss the crew tonight. Wishing you all a blessed week!
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Welcome everyone to Please share your name, title, location & fav winter activity
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Thx for checking in, you will be missed
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Greg- 2nd grade, MD. Just returning from awesome Black History Month program at middle school! Hello all!
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Great to have everyone to Please share name, title, state, & fav winter activity
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Hi Greg, great to have you
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Laura Walters, 7th grade ELA, Plano, TX, and enjoying the winter sun. đŸ˜‚
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Fav winter activity has to be duck hunting. Just love freezing in the marsh at 5 am.
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Always a pleasure to fellowship with each week!
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I've missed you three weeks in a row! Hope all is well!
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Hi Laura, thx for joining us - winter sun is awesome
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Hello! Jenna, 1st grade teacher in Phoenix, joining in!
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Jenna, thx for being a part of
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Christy from Katy, TX SpEd 6-7 Co-teach Sci, S.S., Reading
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Tonight we talk Leadership on
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Jacquelyn Johnson, 2nd grade ELA in Katy, TX! Enjoying some winter (75 degree) weather at the moment!
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Come on down south. I'll take you.
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Hi Jacquelyn - Wow 75 degrees, that’s awesome, like summer. Welcome to
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Favorite winter activity is sitting by the fireplace
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Always a favorite, nothing like a fire and scores
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Chatting about Leadership tonight on - The God Given Gift of Leadership
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Hi Jenna, things are a little crazy ~hope to settle back to "normal" soon. Miss you & hope you are well!
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Q1 Coming up faster than spring time
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Thank you! I know the feeling! Hope you're resting in the midst of craziness!
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Q1 What does it mean to Lead our students?
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Hello. Julie, librarian on Texas, joining in tonight.
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On vacation this week. Wishing our Faithful Crew blessings through communication and fellowship.
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Hi Julie, great to have you in
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A1- To lead is to serve. Being present for our Ss, caring, supporting, guiding, encouraging, hold accountable…leading!
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Woo Hoo - is in the House
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Amen, it’s all about loving beyond our own abilities
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Leading Ss comes in guiding them- both in the classroom and equipping them for outside school walls.
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Enjoy, friend! Peace and Blessings.
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A1 Leading students is 1 of most influential jobs aside from parenting. We can build up Ss or crush them.
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Michelle you will be missed. Be blessed.
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Amen, so true - we all need to do this
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Q1 What does it mean to Lead our students? .
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Hi Abe, thx for joining in on
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Buenas noches! Abe from NYC. Watching movies & football.
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Wireless is off kilter tonight. May be in and out tonight.
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A1: Leading Ss means setting an example
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A1: We need to lead them academically and also by example in and toward the light.
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Plenty of modeling taking place, no question!
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A1: leading Ss is also mentoring, steering, guiding.
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A1: To lead is to be present, & show Ss by example. Building relationships are a must to lead.
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A1 - To lead is to set an example as well. listed excellent traits of a leader
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Thanks. Here to learn and grow.
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A1 leading means showing Ss you value learning so that they will value it too. Learning is lifelong
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Hi Sabra (Co-Host of ) , great to have you in
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A1- Leading Ss can often mean being a living example for them. They need to see us in action.
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Q2 Coming faster than a crocus pushing through the frost
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So true, we need to do this more
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A2 How do we develop students that become leaders in school & beyond?
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A1 Prof Susan joining from IL. At end of a major presentation on North Korea by journalist/photographer MarkEdwardHarris
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Thanks Bill great to be here, we are off tonight so I am getting in some chat tonight!
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A2- Use the language, demonstrate action of leaders. My class is known as . We talked about leadership.
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A1- In current role, I often lead Ss indirectly by providing leadership for Ts. Different than in the classroom.
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A2 (cont.)- We’ve thought about how leadership, looks, sounds, and feels. Character traits of leaders; leaders as…
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A2: Building character traits...leadership stems from there
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A2: You encourage, applaud & ask them to model for next group of Ss.
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Awesome, glad you could join us
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A2: We mentor Ss & help them see that they can make a difference. We believe in them & let them know it!
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A2 (3 of 3)- …problem solvers. Use the language and model. Encourage and recognize Ss leadership demonstration.
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A2 How do we develop students that become leaders in school & beyond? .
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A1 Leadership K12 & univ is constitutive of student growth & maturation. It is ennobling for all.
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A2: Give them opportunities to lead, offer support, encourage
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I am a consultant for schools! Today, I went back to teach Junior Achievement at my high school alma matter.
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A2- Give Ss opportunities to explore learning & work in groups w/out intervening when there's an issue. Work it out.
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Insightful, thx for sharing
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A2-At my level (primary), we allow kids oppt to serve in the building. Hosts, greeters, read to younger kids, etc.
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Yes! Build problem solvers, and problem solving skills. Ts don’t always have to find solution.
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A2 We need to give students opportunities to lead, create, problem solve, innovate
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By reminding them of the importance of character & through training them in righteousness https://t.co/mExy2OQGLR
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A2 How do we develop students that become leaders in school & beyond? .
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A2: Mentor students so they can see the qualities they desire for themselves. Even through characters in literature.
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Here comes Q3 - Get ready to Lead
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A2 Service-learning helps students develop as civic-minded leaders. Also transformative readings, films.
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Q3 Reflect on this: U can’t choose your boss but you can choose your leaders
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A3: We need to seek out those we want to follow and be like. That may or may not be your boss.
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A3: Who are your mentors, who do you emulate?
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A2 - Start by building relationships!
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Allow students to work with local government and civic leaders and solve problems.
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A3- You listen to and usually do what the boss asks, but you follow the leader.
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It’s all about relationships
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Sometimes you can't, sometimes you can. People do jump from job to job often.
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A3: You can choose who you "follow" as a leader.
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Q3 Is there a difference between a Boss & Leaders?
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Q3 Is there a difference between being a boss and a leader?
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A3: Yes, you want to follow leaders.
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A3: People whose value systems i admire. People who live lives consistent with their values.
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A3: A boss is someone who wants to tell you what to do, a leader wants to be there showing you the way.
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A3: I find myself following fellow teachers who do a great job of leading by example.
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A3 - when there's poor management, leaders rise up to support the greater good of the group.
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A boss drives using fear ... a leaders leads by inspiration.
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A3- Sometimes they wear the same badge or title. But, often leaders have no title. People just choose to follow them.
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Love this - Leaders Inspire
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A3- Definite distinction btw leader & boss. Leaders push forward. Boss might manage status quo, desire to control.
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yes! A boss tells you what, but a leader shows you how
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Awesome, a leader shows, comes alongside & encourages
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I look for leaders in my school that aren't normally noticed and find what they do well. https://t.co/FdgXNKUAUK
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A3: I find myself following fellow teachers who do a great job of leading by example.
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A3 (cont.)- That being said, a good boss is a leader. Assertive yet supportive, growth-minded, driven by the vision.
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Q4 How do you need to improve as a
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Level 5 leadership is finding leaders w/in to tackle new endeavors, opps for growth. Definitely team effort.
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A3-Just because you have a bosses title doesn't make you a leader. Leading others makes you a leader.
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A4: Differentiation. In no arena is everyone in the same place.Remember what it is like where each of them are.
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Q4 How do you need to improve as a ?
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I get to work w/some amazing leaders in my building daily!
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Well - I hope it is OK if I jump in half way! I have so missed this group! Back from my Spanish class early!
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I agree. Sometimes the "boss" is also the leader. Sometimes they are simply a manager.
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Same here, I am honored to work w inspiring & amazing leaders
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Makes the work experience all the better day in and day out!
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A3 - True leaders aren't necessarily appointed--they grown naturally.
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A4- This is a multiple answer question. So many areas to grow.
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Indeed! Having opportunity as well to inspire and be inspired by daily!
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A4 Not enough space on twitter for me to answer that question.
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A4: I need to remember Ss are always watching, even during my not so great moments. It makes me want to be more mindful
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Winston is in the HOUSE!!
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A4 As a young leader I want to hear what Ts w/ years of experience have to say and develop trusting relationships
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A4 I would like to get better at "differentiating" my leadership - and listen carefully to the needs of those I lead.
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A4 more modeling the behaviors/qualities I see lacking in my students
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It’s all about the relationships
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I have to head out early. I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!
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A4- Organization, specifically physical organization is always a work in progress for me. I’ve improved, praise God…
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Bienvenida! Nunca es tarde.
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A4 (cont.)- …and for that I’m certainly thankful, but I still have some growing to do. Paper gets lost, lol.
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A4- I need to improve in my abilities as an instructional . Still learning primary Ting methods.
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A4: I can improve on being a leader by encouraging and helping others to experience their full potential. Dream Big
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Q5 Tag or mention a that you admire & why
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I'm sorry I can't be with tonight but I'm so proud of and representing
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Hi Josh, thx for checking in
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So true. I learn daily from the experienced Ts on my staff, some w/ 30+ years under their belt.
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Gracias :) I am a beginner - a mission trip in Gautemala this last summer has spurred me on this journey!
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As a team leader I want to find strengths in each T so all have leading roles. We're all diff members of the same body.
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A4 - remember that everyone has different strengths & don't be afraid to delegate
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Listening carefully. I can relate.
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A4: I need to listen and be patient.
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Our admin EMPOWERS the Ss and Ts at RMS and hold all accountable w/ love and support.
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I need 2 be where the conversations are happening,at coffee breaks, in the classrooms - and out of my office :)
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because she sees my potential and supports me in every step of the learning process https://t.co/8B3MDBwyFU
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Q5 Tag or mention a that you admire & why
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Q5 Tag or mention a that you admire & why ,
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Glad to hear that coming from a veteran school leader. I still have hope. đŸ˜€
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A5: I admire as a leader. She truly seeks to lead by example, encourages along the way and listens.
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You must know I have to hit google translate to understand you :) a work in progress!
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One of my favorite leaders is John Wooden. His influence changed lives for the better.
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A5 are just a few of the leaders I admire.
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You should lead a chat in Spanish at the same time
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A5 our AP that handles all issues with class & cares for his staff by taking time to listen and talk
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Amen Brother, these leaders Rock!!
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A6 Share your favorite leadership quote/Verse
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A5 trusting her young leaders with big roles and leads them through their mistakes
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A5 A leader that first encouraged and mentored me, and thus admire, has reached his eternal reward. He impacted many.
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Ok but that is how you learn w ppl who can respond to you in Spanish. Keep it up!
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You going to lead a chat in Spanish at the same time in the future?
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If there is a need and ppl who are willing to be a part of it.
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A6 Share your favorite leadership quote/Verse .
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A5 spends all day&night with middle school aged students and her own children MVP mother and AP!
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A6 Each 1 of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, "How can I help?" Romans 15:2
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I think there is a need, we would need to work and promote it, but I think it would be awesome
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. It would be a while before I could join that group! I might have to just follow along!
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Let me know. Here to serve.
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That’s alright, I think many would join an Espanol chat
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Smack Down begins in 3 minutes - share your thoughts, prayers, joys, cries, etc.
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Thoroughly enjoyed the conversation tonight! Have a great week on purpose, everyone! Peace and Blessings!
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A6-John 15:5 describing our need to remain in Jesus to bear fruit. Apart from Him, I can do nothing
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There is much that can keep us at R desks,it all feels necessary and urgent at times! Always learn'g and try'g!
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Smack Down Begins - Share your Thoughts, Joys, Praises, Cries, Prayers
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Thanks for the great conversation!
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Kelli, thanks for being a part of it
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Agree. Trying to work on doing paperwork done after Ss leave so I can hit the building during the day.
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A6 Whenever a thought of war comes, destroy it by a stronger thought of peace.
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A6 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9
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Loved tonight's topic! Great ideas!
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Woo WOO President is in the House
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Love that verse, thanks for sharing and for joining in
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Please pray for a particular S, I'll call J, dealing w/ major issues both in & out of S. Trying to work with him.
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Thanks for joining us, great to have you as part of the chat
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Smack down: Joy - there is so much to be found in working with children and leading the adults who serve in our school.
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A6 Overcome thoughts of hatred by more power thoughts of love.
