Kelly D Kennedy

Faithful follower of Jesus, wife, mom, and educator working to grow myself and my family for the plans He has for us.

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MTSS Leaders in Georgia: I am seeking participants to be a part of my dissertation case study looking at the challenges and success of MTSS implementation from the leaders' perspective. DM your contact info for more details.

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@AaronAvera Overreactions leaning toward the negative are more of a concern when we are expecting our staff to process initiatives and how they impact student learning. #GSUEdLead

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How a Pause Can Change Your Judgment of Sincerity https://t.co/JLp07mV9ry A delayed response leads to people feeling the response is less sincere is contradictory to the practice of thinking before you speak. #GSUEdLead

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Why You Think You're Always Right https://t.co/pbSicjLhBU via @YouTube "The brain is making quick sense of incomplete information" and knowing that this is called naive realism it is easier to catch myself doing it.

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@adnlynch I love the idea of front-loading the PLC topics for staff to apply a concept in their classes prior to coming for a group discussion. Processing & think time given in advance could result in a richer discussion. #GSUEdLead

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@MsFrazier81 When I think about shared accountability as an AP, I am fearful of implying correction. But with psy safety, the goal is to be on the same page to be able to share - Where is the balance in leadership? #GSUEdLead

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Professional expertise as a pitfall makes me think about teachers in the same grade level for many years. How often do leaders make changes to assignments because of this pitfall? #GSUEdLead

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@MrCamTeach @GSUEdLead @HelenWangYying In my opinion, this was the most important aspect of the leadership style I developed during my first few years out of the classroom. Be willing to do the work, not just talk about the work. #GSUEdLead

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@MsFrazier81 Setting the stage for collaboration is an underrated skill in education. One that teachers are expected to do, but not often are they coached properly on what it means. #GSUEdLead

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"Our beliefs resist change." This year, I have made it a professional goal to gain a better perspective through observation and questioning. How might I better see the classroom from the teacher and student perspective? How might that help me improve instruction? #GSUEdLead

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@SarritaJAllen @dahlia_restler @GSUEdLead Context is not often addressed enough in terms of reflection. Developing mindfulness depends on the context. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A6: Be present and pay attention. There are things that can be done each day to create the places we know are right by being WILLING to be present & pay attention to those we serve. #GSUEdLead

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@DobashiTaylor @GSUEdLead Being comfortable with the transformational and uncomfortable actions requires commitment. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A5: I went simple here with watching the youngest students in our buildings not worry about anything aside from seeking & creating kindness. Playing with anyone who is being kind to them & they want to speak up when someone is not being kind. Seek & create kindness! #GSUEdLead

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@JDouglasGA @GSUEdLead Fear tends to keep us from the action even when we know can do and be better. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A4: We all need to listen a little more and talk a little less. There are no easy fixes & no always right responses, but when were are engaged in active listening to understand, I can see improvement & growth.#GSUEdLead

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@NateilCarby @sdboyd4 @GSUEdLead Packaged to meet the needs that can be seen with a glancing approach to connecting. #GSUEdLead

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@EducatorKDunlap @GSUEdLead It is all a direct response to trying to find the easy way out. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A3: Siloing is really a big one for me - when I can see that something is being done or said just for a certain audience to witness. Also the Spray & Pray - #GSUEdLead