#BmoreEdchat Archive

#BmoreEdchat is a weekly chat from Baltimore, MD that inspires educators to #Bmore for their students and school communities.

Wednesday December 6, 2017
9:00 PM EST

  • bmoreedchat - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #BmoreEdchat this evening! Thanks to @MoralesPattie for moderating! Please intro yourself with your name, role, and location! Thanks for being here!
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Hey everybody! Justin 4th grade teacher from @BaltCitySchools here for #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Good evening! Pattie Morales here - Instructional Technology Specialist in Milwaukee. Excited to moderate!#bmoreedchat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Jessica, elem AP at @BrookAveElem in Waco, TX...mostly lurking as I’m supposed to be presenting my dissertation proposal rough draft #BmoreEdchat
  • kait013087 Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Kait here! 2nd grade teacher from Baltimore City Schools! 👩‍🏫📌✂️🖍✏️#bmoreedchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Kennedra, Phys ED teacher. Howard County, MD. #Bmoreedchat
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Amber Kilcoyne, Principal, Medfield, Baltimore #BmoreEdchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hey! Excited for tonight's topic! #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Question 1 in one minute! #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Going to be a good one! @MoralesPattie is legit! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE, @MoralesPattie
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Tiffany Ott from Northeast Ohio here! Not sure how long I will last tonight in this chat- I am one tired teacher! But I'll be here for a few questions! #bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1) Change is hard. What is one example of a difficult change your school has gone through? #BmoreEdChat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Greetings from NYC! Middle school AP here! #bmoreedchat
  • Owl_b_TorresEdu Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1: Our campus experienced more than 8 different administrators over the past 5 years...so thankful for their patience #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST
    A1: Our restorative practice focus and change this year has been difficult as we have various educators at various levels and perspectives. Our kids drive us to get better every single day. #BmoreEdchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: About 20 new staff members (I'm new to the school too!), new principal, one new assistant principal (we have 3 total). #BmoreEdChat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Leadership changes & staff turnover is difficult. Similar with my school, too! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @Owl_b_TorresEdu
  • kait013087 Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    We decided to departmentalize 2nd grade. Difficult change at first since we went from teaching all subjects to 1, teaching 27 kids to 54, but we are seeing great strides from it. #bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) we lost a teacher (fired) at the end of May for nefarious reasons. They were a very loved and well respected member of the team. It was shocking and hard for people. #bmoreedchat
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: Change in grade level teams is tough. New content, new partners...ripple effect. #Bmoreedchat
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: tomorrow #BmoreEdchat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1: We're starting to incorporate principles of #UDL into our lessons. Various levels, comfortability, & mindsets! #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1cont: Interesting how many of us noted the staff changes we encounter every new school year #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST
    These kinds of changes are so great and so hard at the same time! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @whiteeducator
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Hope all is well Randy! Every day is a new one! That is what makes our roles so intriguing and powerful. #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST
    maybe a chat on teacher/staff retention (or appreciation!)? #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
    So indicative of the changing education climate! #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 Our district has been changing the way gifted services are provided to students over the last several years. Some of you may know that #gifteded is an area often boiling over with strong opinions, biases, and misconceptions. It has been a difficult transition. #bmoreedchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A few years back we had shifting and rearrangement at nearly every grade level in our elementary school. It was a very emotional, difficult process for almost everyone involved. #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @AmberKilcoyne
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Agreed! On a positive, staff is seeing students respond to having more choice & control of their learning! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST
    Question 2 coming up! #bmoreedchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: Staff changes are key. They have a tremendous affect on the whole building and the student population #Bmoreedchat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
    I would! DM me. Let's connect!!! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Hello #BmoreEdchat PLN happy to join again today..Rizza here from Philippines! Hi @MoralesPattie missed chatting with you in ECEchat
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 going from trad to being BYOD in grade 5 up levels #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Change is difficult. One of my favorite books for this process is Our Iceberg Is Melting by Kotter. #BmoreEdchat
    • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST
      Yes. I'm a military brat, so personally I love change. But- I've learned this isn't the case for most.
      In reply to @justincholbrook
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Whitney Ward, coach in idaho. Joining for the first time. #BmoreEdchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Definitely. I think they were moves that needed to happen, but it was challenging nonetheless. #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie, @AmberKilcoyne
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Q2) How did the change impact school morale for teachers and students? #BmoreEdChat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Hey Whitney! Thanks for jumping in! So glad you are here for #BmoreEdchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1. We math curriculum this year following standards based grading change last year. So good. So hard. #BmoreEdchat
  • kait013087 Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST
    At first, Ss only viewed their homeroom Teacher as their "real teacher". This was difficult with developing a solid classroom culture. But, we overcame these challenges and have seen improvements 🤗#bmoreedchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2. Morale is down. But it’s also November. When admin gave some time to work on implementation, morale jumped. Efficacy leads to better morale for Ts. Which impacts S morale #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2) this particular change was very hard. Teachers were upset at admin, parents were upset with admin, students were confused - and we couldn’t talk with them about it. Made it very difficult for all involved. #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: @AmberKilcoyne already mentioned this...change is difficult because it impacts all staff members in a different way. In terms of our Restorative Practice work, some staff were skeptical. Some resistant. Some all in. Question then is how do we unite?FOR KIDS! #BmoreEdchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Yes & no. More services offered, which is great! The immense changes, however, have soured some people to the Gifted teachers in the district. Complicate it by changes in state law that threw gifted ed on its head here in Ohio and it has been... interesting. #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST
    A2: I'm new to the school so I can't speak to what happened last year but in October I noticed that teachers were missing a lot of days from work & that concerned me. #Bmoreedchat
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Hi Justin made it again today. #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook, @MoralesPattie
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Hi there, #BmoreEdchat friends! I’m Kathy, an elem resource teacher from SOMD, joining late
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 Negatively. It is starting to level out now. But morale took a massive hit (especially on the student side of things) that has been hard to recover from. #bmoreedchat
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 oh as usual most Ts were hesitant at first they felt we were not ready and some Ps #BmoreEdchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST
    I totally agree and it's impacting the school. #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2: 😀😩😡😟🤪🧐🤨😫😮🤗#BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST
    Question 3 coming up! #bmoreedchat
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A1/2: We’ve had a leadership transition at our school— which as @justincholbrook already said, has affected staff members in different ways. Change is unpredictable, so it can be scary #BmoreEdchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Just followed! Thanks for the recommendation! #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook, @Gifted_AwareLLC
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Q3) Who is responsible for school morale? #BmoreEdChat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
    BEST ANSWER! 💚 it! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A1: We are going through a change from a 6-8 building to a 7-8 building next year. Difficult but needed! #BmoreEdchat
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A2: There are a few split camps. We are getting better at answering questions and getting feedback! #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST
    A3: Might sound simple but it all starts with you & your mindset. #BmoreEdchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A3 Every single person in the school. It is not the admin's job. Not the teacher's job. It is the job of every adult and child in the building. It is not enough to merely avoid or ignore the toxicity that can seep into schools. We must actively counter it! #bmoreedchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Hey #bmoreedchat leaders! Greg- K, #TeamFelegy. Joining in for some time tonight. Hope all are well.
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A4: Collectively it falls on everyone’s shoulders, but administrators have greatest responsibility for morale. #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Feedback is a great way to get those staff or community members who are afraid of change to jump in for the ride! #BmoreEdchat
    • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST
      A2: There are a few split camps. We are getting better at answering questions and getting feedback! #BmoreEdchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Nothing better than #boymeetsworld to make your point. Well played. And you’re so right! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    True, but what happens to school morale without a collective mindset? #bmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    What prompted the change? Will sixth grade now be at elementary? Being a middle grades educator for the first half of my career and now a 3rd-5th grade teacher, this topic interests me! #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @gvtechteach
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3: This is an interesting question. Ultimately, if a school is a true community - everyone is! But, leadership needs to have strong relationships with all and keep an eye on everything! And needs to make sure staff/Ss/fams feel heard & appreciated! #bmoreedchat
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3- Every person that walks through the door. Walk with intention, purpose, and a positive attitude toward learning and possibilities for each day. #bmoreedchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Q3: Good ques. Everyone in the building, I think. At my school, I feel like I have to remain focused on Ss 1st even if the building is challenging. I'm responsible for my own morale & can't expect others to be solely responsible for boosting me. #Bmoreedchat
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3: ... what she said! Perfect @TechieTeachOtt ! #BmoreEdchat
    • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:24 PM EST
      A3 Every single person in the school. It is not the admin's job. Not the teacher's job. It is the job of every adult and child in the building. It is not enough to merely avoid or ignore the toxicity that can seep into schools. We must actively counter it! #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Agreed. Formal and informal leaders emerge. Titles don't necessary matter. Leadership should be shared and supported. #BmoreEdchat
    • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST
      True, but what happens to school morale without a collective mindset? #bmoreEdchat
      In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I totally agree! Ignoring the toxicity always allows it to fester and grow. #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Absolutely agree with that, admins play an important role #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
    they can provide the resources and time to make the change process a smoother ride #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Why do you say that? Not that I don’t agree, just wondering where your perspective comes from. #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: I agree that morale is the work of every staff member, student, and family member within the school community #BmoreEdchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Yes! I think this also helps answer the question about collective morale. Perhaps focusing on the most important pieces mitigates toxicity? #BmoreEdchat
    • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST
      Q3: Good ques. Everyone in the building, I think. At my school, I feel like I have to remain focused on Ss 1st even if the building is challenging. I'm responsible for my own morale & can't expect others to be solely responsible for boosting me. #Bmoreedchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Yep! Just what I said. I know we all have our roles but we can easily get into the blame game if we don't take ownership of our own morale. I kid you not...Twitter PLC's helped to boost me in the last 2 years when I felt burnt out. #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A2: Lost a teacher that was a walnut . Resulting in an entire wing of a building becoming happier. https://t.co/qkhvYOMebS #Bmoreedchat
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST
    I️ like to think as admin we get to help showcase amazing leaders in our building; our students and staff ! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @whiteeducator
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST
    I love that this includes families and community members. They are also vital to morale! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST
    It takes a village! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Interesting perspective. I do think that informal leadership can rise above when authority doesn’t. But how much better when our authorities are leaders and honor that responsibility? #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 everyone is accountable for the school's morale it's ripple effect affects everyone #BmoreEdchat
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST
    As an administrator, I am a firm believer in my power to have a positive impact on my students and staff. It’s my responsibility to help them find laughter and happiness in the midst of all of the hard work. #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST
    This. All of this. #BmoreEdChat
    • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST
      Interesting perspective. I do think that informal leadership can rise above when authority doesn’t. But how much better when our authorities are leaders and honor that responsibility? #BmoreEdchat
      In reply to @raleshevich
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Here is how the change process works with various mindsets and perspectives. We all have different roles and leadership responsibilities depending on our role, viewpoint of change, and morale. #BmoreEdchat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST
    YES! Coordinated a totally staff-led PD. Morale was up because staff was learning from their peers & facilitators felt important/valued. Leadership is all about empowering others to lead! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @gvtechteach
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST
    True. I also think you have to find people in your building who have the same positive mindset you do and spread your energy amongst each other otherwise you'll feel alone. Positive energy can shut down negative energy sometimes #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @_datagirl
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Indeed! But there are times that support from members of the community definitely help #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @_datagirl
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:32 PM EST
    My Twitter PLC is my rock when things are getting tough at school. I can always find inspiration here and support when things are just too much to handle. #bmoreedchat
    In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST
    individually we have to decide if our ripple will help guide students in the right direction or cause a tsunami. #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @rizzapiccio
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Yes! You have to find a like minded group - and be open to letting others into your circle! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE, @_datagirl
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Ss-centered thinking! Being intentional! #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Question 4 coming up! #bmoreedchat
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST
    yes! This by @JohnCMaxwell #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @whiteeducator, @JohnCMaxwell
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Q4) How is school morale ties to school culture? #BmoreEdChat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Totally agree @raleshevich Admins have it hard too...who boosts them when they're boosting others? Have to help admins find laughter too. Doing my admin internship now & I keep thinking...if I was the admin @ my school..it'd be really hard!! #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @raleshevich, @MoralesPattie, @raleshevich
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Thank you for sharing. I love this! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @gvtechteach, @JohnCMaxwell
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: well. Have to say, it's always begins with admin. #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I know #BmoreEdchat it's getting cold and we are talking morale but here is the John Kotter Our Iceberg Is Melting book link: https://t.co/i7PQAINPek
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4- Positive school morale can help foster positive school climate. Positive school climate can help cultivate and spread positive school morale. They are not mutually exclusive. #BmoreEdchat
  • TechieTeachOtt Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Off to bed for me! I can't keep my eyes open to read tweets. :) See you next week, #bmoreedchat!
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST
    ABSOLUTELY!!! Had no idea that social media would help guide me through teaching. Has been a Godsend this past yr especially. I was burnt out! Being connected to educators across the world helped me re-gain perspective on my role as an educator. #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @TechieTeachOtt
  • jazzmeister2013 Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST
    This right here! Growth-minded leadership! #BmoreEdchat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Jumping out! I've been sick so trying to get some extra sleep! Night all! Thanks for a great chat, @MoralesPattie, @justincholbrook, and everyone! Enjoyed reflecting & learning w/ you!!! #bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Agree. They’re definitely strongly connected! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @jazzmeister2013
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST
    there are days! A good school community lifts those up on the days you need it! I am lucky my teachers 🙌 #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Thanks for joining! I always enjoy learning with you! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @whiteeducator, @justincholbrook
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A4: How I feel about a building when I walk in, directly impacts how I treat the people in that building. If I dread coming in, my interactions w/Ss & Ts will be less than positive. If I'm motivated going in, I'll spread that energy around. #Bmoreedchat
  • Ms_Eig Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A2: Change is inevitable. Your response to change is what counts. Behaviors, standards, and leadership will always be developing and changing. The question is, are you going to let that consume you? Or are you going to show your kids how to respond to that change? #BmoreEdchat
  • gvtechteach Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4: I think they are mutually tied. You can’t have a Positive school culture with poor morale #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A4: I love how @ToddWhitaker describes culture as the "way we do things around here." Morale has a direct impact on EVERYTHING that happens aka school culture! It matters EVERY SINGLE day too! #BmoreEdchat
  • whiteeducator Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST
    #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie, @justincholbrook
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST
    hey Rebecca! Glad you could jump onto #BmoreEdchat tonight!
    In reply to @Ms_Eig
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I’ve been in those buildings - when thinking about walking in makes you feel sick to your stomach, things aren’t right. #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @MsTuckerRocksPE
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST
    This is neat!!! #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Absolutely. If we can’t model responding to change, students won’t learn how to work through it. #BmoreEdChat
    • Ms_Eig Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST
      A2: Change is inevitable. Your response to change is what counts. Behaviors, standards, and leadership will always be developing and changing. The question is, are you going to let that consume you? Or are you going to show your kids how to respond to that change? #BmoreEdchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Wow! I can see so many failed iniatives and changes in this chart. And some changes that might need advocacy soon! Thanks for sharing!! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Question 5 coming in 1 minute #bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST
    Q5) How can we collaboratively rebuild school morale/culture after a difficult change? #BmoreEdChat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A5: Intentionally plan in time to bond and talk about life. Not just school or our students. We have to create memories as peers in order to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively. #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5) I think open and honest communication is a huge part of rebuilding. If there is no trust - there is no team. #bmoreedchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST
    I see this graphic from @AmberKilcoyne as a chart to place staff members on when going through a change process. In other words, it can tell you what they need to jump on board. #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie, @_datagirl, @AmberKilcoyne
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5 relationships matter when building morale and urging for a apositive change in school #BmoreEdchat
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5: Listen to staff and students about what is wrong and right with everything. Give everyone a voice then act. #Bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST
    What a great reminder that we are multifaceted individuals with so much to offer each other! #BmoreEdChat
    • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST
      A5: Intentionally plan in time to bond and talk about life. Not just school or our students. We have to create memories as peers in order to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively. #BmoreEdchat
  • MsTuckerRocksPE Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Agreed! #Bmoreedchat
    In reply to @MoralesPattie
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A5. Analyze the impact on individuals. Adaptive? Listen, support, slow the pace, focus on the why. Technical? Resources & Cheerleading. So basically? Relationships! #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Go back to our @participate site to find all the resources from tonight! #BmoreEdchat https://t.co/qLLQWBQKY0
    • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:48 PM EST
      I’ll be pulling this out during our tech committee meeting!
      In reply to @justincholbrook, @_datagirl, @AmberKilcoyne
  • Mr_Wickman_KHS Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A4: How do schools celebrate both students and adults? Making celebrations part of school culture will have a direct impact on school morale. Student work displayed in classrooms. Adult work showcased in meetings and PD sessions. Everyone needs to feel the love. #bmoreedchat
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A5: power to the people! Make sure decisions that should be shared are put out there for staff to have input. #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Love that you’re including students! Their voices are vital to school culture and morale! #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @AmberKilcoyne
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Yes!! Interesting how different pieces might be missing for different individuals. Applicable to everything! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook, @MoralesPattie, @AmberKilcoyne
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A5: It's important to find your group of positivity in school-- and build out from there #bmoreedchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Call to action coming up! #bmoreedchat
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Sorry, nodded off during Q4! #BmoreEdchat
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST
    You have your cult of positivity here at #BmoreEdchat anytime! 24/7!
    In reply to @ReadingReineke
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST
    And employing our teachers as experts instead of just bringing in extra consultants. #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @Mr_Wickman_KHS
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Q6) Call to Action: How will you work this week to improve school morale? #BmoreEdChat
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Absolutely agree!!! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @ReadingReineke
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Totally agree! It may take longer to build support, but the results are worth the effort! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @raleshevich
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST
    I agree-- it's so important to take the time to celebrate, even for the small successes. Builds momentum for more successes... #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @Mr_Wickman_KHS
  • Mr_Wickman_KHS Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A5: Sorry I was a bit late to the game tonight. Leaders of change embracing and planning with the Influencer Model in mind can save many headaches and heartaches later down the line. #bmoreedchat
  • AmberKilcoyne Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5: Do things together outside of school. Meet each other's families. Build trust. Be funny. Be honest. #bmoreedchat
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST
    You must always try and finish what you start out to do! #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @justincholbrook
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5 I and the rest of the team bring food to share for everyone in the faculty lounge #BmoreEdchat
  • ReadingReineke Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST
    This exactly why I'm grateful for the #BmoreEdchat community that you have brought together!
  • justincholbrook - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A6: Speak up and call out negativity with a kid first mentality and support them to make it a kid first reality! #BmoreEdchat
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST
    CTA) I’m going to go with a suggestion from tonight and show some love to my amazingly supportive admin this week. @jpdropik and @abrazouski are the best! #bmoreedchat
  • rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Yes it's always a great way to have my dose of positivity here 😊 #BmoreEdchat
    In reply to @ReadingReineke
  • MoralesPattie Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST
    I was at a school where we did that every Friday and had a small celebration of the week. #BmoreEdChat
    In reply to @rizzapiccio
  • raleshevich Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6: the usual. Get everyone smiling and laughing. Humor heals and lifts spirits. #Bmoreedchat
  • _datagirl Dec 6 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A6. Listen, listen, listen. Be visible. Listen again. And remind people (myself) that we are in the business of hope! #BmoreEdchat