Brad Daudlin

Educator 35+ years. Band & music teacher @ WVSS. Supporter & advocate of Performing Arts. Musician. Basketball coach. Former SD45 school administrator 26 years.

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

@DrBradJohnson Your numerous comments about the importance of one to one personal recognition and support are square A1 but can be harder and take more time and courage than a school bulletin post. Relationships first right.

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

@DrBradJohnson Generally agree with all your posts - but not this one. It would be a mine field when deciding who to recognize and avoiding hurt feelings of those missed or the perception of having favourites. Very hard things to “repair” once any damage is done - even if completely unintented

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

@LynneBlock1 @wearewvss @WestVanSchools @SteveRauh Thanks to @KayMeekCentre for providing a pro level experience for the students.

[Lynne Block @LynneBlockMLA]

"My, my, hey, hey - Rock & Roll is here to stay" and stay it did with a terrific @wearewvss Rock Band Concert rocking the night away with an enthusiastic audience & special guests' performance by Mr. Toth & @JBWDaudlin 🤘
@WestVanSchools #westvaned @SteveRauh #SoMuchFun

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

⁦@wearewvss⁩ Bantam Boys Basketball team battling hard in ⁦NSSSAA⁩ semifinals vs Argyle Pipers. Go Highlanders! Thanks to Coach Meldrum - the team has come so far. ⁦@WestVanSchools⁩ #westvaned

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

Wow! The ⁦@wearewvss⁩ Jazz Band under the direction of Ms. Shin killing it at the end of semester WVSS Jazz Cafe. Congratulations to the students on a great semester of music and inviting parents in for this celebration. ⁦@WestVanSchools⁩ #musicmatters #westvaned

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective leaders know that putting teachers first is in reality putting students first. They take care of the ones who take care of the students!
#PuttingTeachersFirst

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

Yep. This. It does have a name. Thanks.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

You can't administrate a school to excellence.
https://t.co/72ASVVlXZE

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers/ Staff have to trust you before they trust your leadership.
Relationships before Rigor.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Please don't remove students from physical education, music, Arts, or other classes to remediate them in other areas. These classes are just as important for overall education and may be their favorite classes and one reason they like school.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

It costs nothing to be kind. But it can be priceless to the recipient of your kindness.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective Leaders know that taking care of their staff IS putting students first.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The #1 priority of admin should be staff morale.
Everything else is secondary. Here's a few tips:
* give them a voice
* Trust them as professionals
* Treat everyone as individuals/ humans
* Respect their time
* Show them you care personal/professional
* celebrate/ appreciate

[Brad Daudlin @JBWDaudlin]

Twitter profile change day. Going back to where it started teaching band & music @wearewvss as of Sept 1 after 26 years of school admin in SD45. Thanks to @WestVanSchools Superintendents @PlayerDoug, Geoff Jopson & @chrkennedy for the opportunity, trust & support. #westvaned

[Irwin Park Elementary School @IrwinParkSchool]

It was definitely a FUN last Friday of the school year at Irwin Park - ‘Spirit Day’ sporting events (@DANCEPL3Y, target games, beach ball volleyball, spike ball, pickle ball, relays, bocce, skipping) followed by a ‘Hot Dog Hangout’ hosted by the IPPG! 🌭 #westvaned

[Irwin Park Elementary School @IrwinParkSchool]

Congratulations to @IrwinParkSchool Grade 5 student Anson for placing FIRST and receiving a Canadian Champion Medal for Mathematica Centrum Fibonacci Math Contest! Over 6000 students. Wow! Many other Gr 3-7 @IrwinParkSchool students placed on the contests Honour Roll.#westvaned

[Irwin Park Elementary School @IrwinParkSchool]

That’s a wrap! What a show! Two performances of MATILDA Jr by the students of @IrwinParkSchool with a Grade 7 cast and crew. Such a great way to welcome parents back in and end the year. Congrats also to teachers Ms. Kozak and @msj9king who led the way! #Matilda #westvaned

[Liz Hill @lizhill45]

Full house this afternoon at the @IrwinParkSchool production of Matilda. Well done students and staff on a great show!

[Irwin Park Elementary School @IrwinParkSchool]

Not quite the beach but @IrwinParkSchool students are enjoying our new outdoor volleyball net. Physical literacy skills being developed! Thanks to the IPPG (PAC) for supporting productive outdoor physical activities with this and other great equipment.#westvaned