Ms. Kwilos

[Michele Hill @HillMrispo]

Absolutely!👏🏻

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

This is badass.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true! 🧡

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@DrTUlrich @OB_Foxes @wdsd_7 He is the best!!!!

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

We are enjoying a music performance from 2nd grade. #wdsd7

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@CassieAngelis Great Emma! I am so happy for you sweetheart! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@DrBradJohnson @cmgaddis2 @MrsLAinsworth Ofp

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@DrBradJohnson @cmgaddis2 @MrsLAinsworth 3a5tyo

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

I think its called smoke and mirrors when politicians won't pay teachers a livable wage or give them voice in how education is run, but blame them for all the woes of education and society. hmmmmm

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

It’s not just students who need Maslow. Teachers need:
1) feel safe / supported
2) emotional connection/ relationships
3) feel respected
4) appreciation
5) value within the team
6) autonomy/ flexibility
7) take time for self and family

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, please make morale a top priority this fall. Teacher/ staff morale is lowest its ever been.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teacher effectiveness is not greatly improved by curriculum, new programs, or initiatives. But, when teachers are respected, valued, supported, & feel like their talents are utilized, then morale increases, job satisfaction soars, & teachers are most effective!

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@MrsTokarczyk @WestviewSchool1 @WVRoom6 Stop it!!!! I love this so much!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Often in education we are more focused on change than progress. The latest programs, newest gimmicks, or just adding more doesn’t mean progress. In fact it rarely does. Perseverance is important. We have to stick to what we believes works & then actually give it time to work!

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

We are independently reading our books on this beautiful day 😀 #wdsd7 @MrsKwilos @OB_Foxes

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

When leaders see serving their staff as a privilege, it doesn’t cancel the heirarchy, but it does invert it, which is a culture changer.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Too many teachers are experiencing empath fatigue. Here’s 5 questions to reflect on for your own balance:
* is it my stress or other peoples stuff
* am I empowering or enabling
* am I sacrificing too much
* is my sense of purpose realistic or superhero level
* am I self caring

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers, if you interview for new positions, ask the admin questions too. What is their leadership style. How do they exhibit it? How do the improve morale, how do they support teachers? etc. If they can't or are uncomfortable answering these, ask yourself why?

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

We are being the boss of our books during independent reading outside on our towels. #wdsd7 @MrsKwilos @OB_Foxes

[Ms. Kwilos @MrsKwilos]

@DrBradJohnson Thank you for your kindness!