#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday February 26, 2017
3:00 PM EST
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Feb 26 @ 3:00 PM EST
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:00 PM EST
Welcome to
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. Please check in with the group.
mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:01 PM EST
Laura from CT
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:)
JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:01 PM EST
Joining
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from Maryland.
jasongriffinhgs
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
Jason from NC, what a beautiful day here in eastern, NC!
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
Welcome, friend!
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whiteeducator
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
Good afternoon from NYC.
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Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
Checking in.
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
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Jace from NJ
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:02 PM EST
Welcome, friend!
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In reply to @JKatzaman
MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:03 PM EST
Hi, y'all! I'm joining the chat from Maryland.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:04 PM EST
Welcome, friend!
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In reply to @inspire0818
inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:05 PM EST
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:06 PM EST
Love our Bitmoji!
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In reply to @inspire0818
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:06 PM EST
Question 1 coming up .....
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:07 PM EST
HI Dannie!
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In reply to @Teach4life96
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:08 PM EST
Q1:What is reflective leadership?
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joerobison907
Feb 26 @ 3:08 PM EST
Joe- MS Science in Alaska-- checking in for a bit
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:09 PM EST
Welcome to everyone!
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Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1) Thinking before you act, while you act, and after you act.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:08 PM EST
Q1:What is reflective leadership?
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1. Call it daily cogitations -- A check in on your practices to include pluses, deltas, and lessons learned.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:08 PM EST
Q1:What is reflective leadership?
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
Thanks, Eric. I'm ready to learn.
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In reply to @daviswelcome
inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
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A1. Ongoing thinking of how to inspire, challenge, encourage those to move towards common vision
jcaseydesign
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
Jennifer from FL. MS social studies and language arts
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whiteeducator
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1: Staying true to your vision/values, but pausing along the way to reflect, listen, take feedback, and adjust.
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:11 PM EST
Great definition...lots of thinking involved. :)
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In reply to @Teach4life96
jasongriffinhgs
Feb 26 @ 3:11 PM EST
A1 It is self-assessment where we learn to adapt to various situations
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
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A1. What's working...what can be improved...How about something we haven't tried
JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1 Reflective leadership takes into consideration goals and values in a deliberate approach.
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
Welcome, Jennifer!
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In reply to @jcaseydesign
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
Very nice!
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whiteeducator
Feb 26 @ 3:10 PM EST
A1: Staying true to your vision/values, but pausing along the way to reflect, listen, take feedback, and adjust.
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mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1: Always reflecting/adapting to help ourselves, students, and to be better leaders
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jcaseydesign
Feb 26 @ 3:13 PM EST
A1 It is thinking about why you lead, how you lead and who you lead all the time. It is leadership as a part of you.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:13 PM EST
You got it!
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JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1 Reflective leadership takes into consideration goals and values in a deliberate approach.
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:13 PM EST
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@inspire0818
Yep...tired of the "we've always done it that way" approach.
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In reply to @inspire0818
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:14 PM EST
Yesssss!
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mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:12 PM EST
A1: Always reflecting/adapting to help ourselves, students, and to be better leaders
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:15 PM EST
Totally agree!
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In reply to @inspire0818
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:15 PM EST
Question 2 coming up .....
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:15 PM EST
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A1. And keeping kids as focus...always ☺
joerobison907
Feb 26 @ 3:16 PM EST
A1. It is not reactionary- it is intentional, deliberate, and always models the relationship b/t serving and risk taking
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
We're in the kid business, right?
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Good point!😀
In reply to @inspire0818
MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2. Sounds like a dictatorship. We need input from others in order to continuously improve and grow. We don't know it all.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:18 PM EST
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A2. We stay the same...stagnant and there isn't improvement or growth
JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
Q2 Without reflection, leaders risk misusing people and resources in pursuit of goals that might not be valid.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
Amen!
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:18 PM EST
A2. Sounds like a dictatorship. We need input from others in order to continuously improve and grow. We don't know it all.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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whiteeducator
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
A2: No one is perfect, has all the answers, or never makes mistakes. We need to reflect & take feeback to grow and improve.
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tchrl8t
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
It can cause the teachers to feel that no one is listening
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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jcaseydesign
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
A2 A lack of reflective leadership can cause unnecessary drama, mission stagnation, and lack of teacher trust.
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mssackstein
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
If we arent reflecting, how do we truly know what is needed? What is working? And what must change?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
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A2. We don't improve ourselves...
jasongriffinhgs
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
A2 We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience - John Dewey
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mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
A2: Guiding solely based upon our experience w/o reflection can lead a school down the wrong path in MANY ways
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
Absolutely!
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mssackstein
Feb 26 @ 3:19 PM EST
If we arent reflecting, how do we truly know what is needed? What is working? And what must change?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
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A2. And without feedback to grow, no next steps or goals for school or ourselves
MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:21 PM EST
Reflective leadership is not just smart; it's necessary.
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mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:20 PM EST
A2: Guiding solely based upon our experience w/o reflection can lead a school down the wrong path in MANY ways
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drangelapeery
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2: Is there leadership without reflection?
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
We'll find out the hard way.
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In reply to @mssackstein
daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
Question 3 coming up .....
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Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
So, what would be the point of continuous school improvement?
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In reply to @inspire0818
joerobison907
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2. means it is typically reactionary & always 2-3 steps behind- likely focused on results/data, and not growth and process
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JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:23 PM EST
A2 Not being reflective leads to, "What were you thinking?" "Uh, nothing."
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:23 PM EST
Good question...if we can call it leadership, it's mediocre at best.
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In reply to @drangelapeery
inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:23 PM EST
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And that can move down to Ss...they also don't want to grow
lmhawkhill
Feb 26 @ 3:23 PM EST
Reflective leadership is having an encounter with others by being visible & monitoring collaboration with faculty & staff.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:08 PM EST
Q1:What is reflective leadership?
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
What are the benefits of reflection?
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phhscience
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
A2 You can not lead effectively without reflecting on the positives and negatives
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Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
Well said!
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drangelapeery
Feb 26 @ 3:22 PM EST
A2: Is there leadership without reflection?
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:25 PM EST
A3: You learn, you grow, you try new things, you tweak old ones, you build community, you improve your school climate, etc.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
What are the benefits of reflection?
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mrs_cruz3
Feb 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3: we gain perspective, knowledge, understanding, and it helps us reach our goals and ensuring we stay on course
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
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A3. Sometimes could be a little scary, but in the end, Reflection is the way to grow
lmhawkhill
Feb 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
A2:It can be a time BOMB, an ACCIDENT waiting to happen & a CHAOTIC atmosphere....DEADLY!!!
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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JKatzaman
Feb 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
A3 Reflective leadership brings people, resources and time together into a well-thought and ultimately successful plan.
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
So true...gotta look at the total picture -- not just wins. Gotta look at the epic fails.
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In reply to @phhscience
Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
A3) Vision, intentionality, sharp aim, growth.
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
What are the benefits of reflection?
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inspire0818
Feb 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
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A3. Celebrating and also What's Next? Not everything is wrong or perfect
jasongriffinhgs
Feb 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
A3 Reflection allows you to call an "audible" Changing the offense allows you to move the ball down the field.
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:27 PM EST
If morale is low, wait for an all-new low.
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In reply to @lmhawkhill
tchrl8t
Feb 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
Yes! The question is how do we, as teachers, encourage more reflection before the 💥
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lmhawkhill
Feb 26 @ 3:26 PM EST
A2:It can be a time BOMB, an ACCIDENT waiting to happen & a CHAOTIC atmosphere....DEADLY!!!
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:17 PM EST
Q2: How can leadership without reflection impact your school?
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phhscience
Feb 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
A3. Without reflection you can not judge what has happened
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whiteeducator
Feb 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
A3 W/o reflection we may never understand, ?, or grow. Must take the time to do this for ourselves & those depending on us.
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jcaseydesign
Feb 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
A3
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:28 PM EST
Love football analogies!
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In reply to @jasongriffinhgs
Teach4life96
Feb 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
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TeachKerley
Feb 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
A3. Reflection helps us grow and improve. But don't forget to look for positives. Reflection = celebrating successes, too!🎉
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
Thank you for your great participation today. Have a great week!
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MLeighMalone
Feb 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
You must serve at the example of a reflective practitioner and continuously ask for their input.
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In reply to @tchrl8t
lmhawkhill
Feb 26 @ 3:29 PM EST
A3: Able to identify SUCCESSES, FAILURES, PROBLEMS, Daily Interaction, Ss challenges/successes, pulse of your building....
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daviswelcome
- Moderator
Feb 26 @ 3:24 PM EST
What are the benefits of reflection?
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