Melissa Bereuter

3rd Grade Teacher in @forneyisd.

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

We are surrounded by visual problems with hidden opportunities.

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

My Hawk Leadership students delivered handwritten Christmas letters to residents at one of our healthcare centers before the break. #ForneyFamily

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

“Differentiation is not a methodology or series of steps; it is a philosophy that one accepts.”

Tomlinson (1999)

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

“The real purpose of observation and feedback is not to evaluate teachers but to develop them.”
@UncommonSchools

[Dr. Steve McCammon @drstevemac1]

#EDLE5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

@DoughneyJ A4: The first year of teaching is often the hardest because we are actively looking for all the new ways to approach the content and reach the learners. True educational change requires this approach to surface more often. Tiring- but rewarding. #edle5330

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@DoughneyJ I always appreciate the use of surveys in gaining feedback. Thanks for the resource! #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

Question:

We are heavily focused on how to lead change, but as leaders, what warning signs indicate that an initiative is starting to derail? #edle5330

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@finscience Leaders must also be situationally aware to realize when change is needed in the first place. #edle5330

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A3: Relating to the role of transformational leaders- change facilitators support & nurture change, but also encourage or push change to happen. CFs protect those who take risks. Their efforts toward change energize commitment rather than depleting it. #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

@DoughneyJ @elaine_anaya I like the way that Ron Wright worded change leadership- we must be 'trailblazers'. #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

Who else loved the piece of Simon Sinek's TedTalk in which he spoke about Dr. King?

"He gave the 'I have a dream' speech, not the 'I have a plan' speech." #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

One could argue that a true transformational leader would inspire followers to take risks though. #edle5330

[Elaine @elaine_anaya]

@MrsBereuter But as educators and leaders the stake are higher leading to fear of failing #EDLE5330

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A good application piece-

We preach to our students that they learn more and grow when they make mistakes.

As educators and leaders, we have to live by these same principles. Don't be afraid to fail and grow as a result. #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

@DoughneyJ I would not expect them to be approached in the same manner. Procedural change requires small adjustments to the process in which a job is done without really affecting the core of the system. Structural/cultural requires a complete change in perspective and intentions. #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

A2Q2: What types of changes are currently being implemented/tested at your campus?

Would you say they are procedural, technological, or structural/cultural? #edle5330

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A2: (2 of 2) Structural/Cultural change- change the nature, purpose, & intention of the job (Ls must consider needs of individuals; alter the rules, roles & relationships; & consider changing beliefs & values of the system) #edle5330

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A2: (1 of 2) Procedural change- minor adjustments to the way in which a job is done (Ls must understand rules, roles, & relationships)

Technological change- change in the means by which a job is done (Ls must focus on innovation & best practice) #EDLE5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

Rather I should say what the team BELIEVES is best. Change must start with our beliefs and values. #edle5330

[Melissa Bereuter @MrsBereuter]

I think this is why it is so important to develop a strong leadership team and involve them in developing change processes. A few naysayers can't negate what majority of leadership feels is best for kids/school environment/culture. #edle5330

[William Quillen, M. Ed. @CoachQSays]

A1; Q1: Since it will be almost impossible to get 100% buy-in from our staffs when we implement change. How do we prevent the few naysayers from ruining the change? #EDLE5330