#SEL #believeinkids

The historical origin of the word 'administrator' is 'ministrare' (to serve). As administrators, we must never forget to keep our focus on how we can better serve our students, our colleagues, our students’ parents, and the schools/districts we represent. #edchat #cpchat

Schedule 15 to 30 minute walk-abouts: Gratitude walks. How can I help walks. Noticing walks. Just notice stuff. Curiosity walks. Learn about people walks. Celebrate progress walks. #leadership #LFreakquote

Reflection for admin, teachers, support staff, students: What are you contributing to your school culture? How are you making your school a better place? #FutureDriven

I just asked a 3rd year teacher what she’s learned as a new teacher. Her advice: 1) Pay attention to the needs of your kids... not just the standards. 2) Talk through behavior issues; don’t JUST assign consequences. 3) Rely on your colleagues. 4) Take things in stride.

Probably the most important #atplc read ending this school year --> On What Kind of PLC Journey Are You: Learning...or Doing? allthingsplc.info/blog/view/387/…

You don’t have to worry about practicing what you preach if you take care to only preach what you already practice. Hypocrisy is when your actions fail to live up to your words. Integrity is when your actions guide your choice of words. #SaturdayThoughts

Did you know the Aligned blog has a whole series of posts on the Most Misunderstood Math Standards? There are six different posts in all: one for each of grades 3-8! bit.ly/2KAvJUN #iteachmath #teachervoice

Home is more than where you live. It's the people you surround yourself with, it's the place where you can deeply breathe and be yourself without fear or worry. It's where you're loved. #life

One of the major impediments to providing time for educators to work together is the uniquely American notion that a teacher who is not presenting a lesson in front of a classroom of students is not working.” (DuFour & Marzano, 2011, p. 73) #atplc

While she continues to contemplate this from the back row, I thought I’d share my work again for her to think more about exactly who betrayed whom. medium.com/@sonjacherrypa…

Have You Ever Considered Being A Substitute Teacher? prairiepride.org/news/?p=5373

I have a feeling that there are a number of educational (and life) metaphors that can be extracted from this short video. Here are two: • Always check your assumptions. • Don't blindly follow the herd. Let's hear some more!

BREAKING NEWS: New Overtime Rule Raises Salary Cut-Off to $35,568. bit.ly/2lkoqZN SHRM #SHRM @LisaPiazzaSHRM

Thank you to everyone who have been so wonderfully supportive of my learning during this endeavor! Your insights, feedback, and mentoring is so appreciated!

LEADERS!!! Saying we’re all in this together is great...but when the world puts us in a position where we have to LIVE WHAT WE SAY...we better be ready. What is the EXTRA that keeps kids connected? #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work #ImpactTheNarrative #HackingLeadership

New article, "Standards-based Grading Implementation Pitfalls to Avoid in Secondary Math" via Iowa Math Journal. #sblchat #iteachmath (Article begins on p. 11) static1.squarespace.com/static/58abc3d… NCTM