Melissa Violette

Instructional Coach | Aspiring School Leader | she/her/hers |

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@LeaDiStef Congratulations!! 🎉

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

Really enjoyed learning alongside all three cohorts in #edlr5402 ! I hope you all find some time to unwind before school officially begins.

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@JessieR2415 @FredEnde @BernsteinCT @larrydlewis2424 Same! I'm finishing mine now and after reading my initial reflection, I'm humbled by the amount of growth that has occurred since my initial reflection. I can't wait to see how much more growth occurs throughout this program. #EDLR5402

[Drew Sellitti @DrewSellitti]

Equity work is a journey, like many things in life. Continue to grow and evolve! Don't approach a situation defensively, but instead with an open mind and ear to listen. #EDLR5402 @BernsteinCT

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@SChilone This! Another example of why strong relationships are a necessity yet holding people accountable should be the norm. #edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@SMRosati What an incredible idea! Another idea to remember for sure #edlr5402

[Sara Marie @SMRosati]

Could you imagine if every administrator looked at leadership like this? #EDLR5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

Differentiation matters for students AND teachers. #Edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@MmeScarbrough Thank your or sharing! I’ll add it to my list! #edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

Still thinking about this line from @DrMarionWilson last night "Be strong, be courageous, and be authentically you!" Definitely something to always remember and strive for. #EDLR5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

“Listening to understand not to respond” thankful to be learning and listening from Dr. Wilson tonight in #EDLR5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@AronsKristine @mscipteaches7th I love that line! Teachers need to feel comfortable taking risks and learning from their mistakes. As leaders we need to do everything we can to build that type of culture. #edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

"Educated, we would not necessarily change how the white world saw us, but we would change how we saw ourselves." Such a powerful line from @bellhooks #edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@TheBarbashShow 100%, although I do appreciate the opportunities we have had to collaborate and engage in discourse remotely, I do agree it’s not the same. I miss the in person conversations that flow naturally! #EDLR5402

[Eric Bernstein @BernsteinCT]

"Be curious, not judgmental." In an interview today, this is how the candidate described their approach to collaboration & managing conflict. Such a great way to approach conversations without apparent common ground (or even ones where you know there is)! #EDLR5402 #Leadership

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

Such an amazing #EDLR5402 class with @thelearningloop ! Thank you for all of your insight!

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@MsMDema Wouldn't it be amazing to see this in all schools? I'm hoping to start this in my district soon. #EDLR5402

[Mirëlinda Dema @MsMDema]

This is such a great way to give real-time feedback & for leaders to show their investment in PL. #EDLR5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

Great reminder from @thelearningloop that relationships matter! #edlr5402

[Melissa Violette @MelViolette1]

@rachaeljuliano My school did a volunteer book club when we started implementing restorative justice practices. The book clubs took place during staff lunches/before school and after school. Attendance was pretty low but for the few who took advantage it was very powerful! #edlr5402