Humbled to be working with some amazing leaders from across the west to talk about student voice, building struggles, and ways to help recruit new teachers to the profession. #NASSPregion7
Leaders don't have to remember what it was like to be a teacher if they spend enough time in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, bus line, and more. Compassion is about being present and engaged where it matters most.
What an honor to meet with Senator Risch this afternoon to talk about teacher shortages, mental health issues, and teacher’s compensation. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us!
Leaders, people quit their boss not their job. But don’t make the mistake of thinking these leaders were all bullies, too demanding or unreasonable. Many leave because they never felt valued, Appreciated, or supported. Praise, acknowledge, & let them know how important they are!
“When was the last time we allowed a professional learning community to focus slow and steady for 3 months on 1 or 2 strategies to improve?” asks educator Michael McDowell. Administrators, explore why patience is a winning virtue in education. 🏆 👇
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Part of being a Jerome Tiger is a commitment to service, from youth camps, helping at the local food pantry, moving members of the community, and much more. Every two years, the Tigers are given the opportunity to help place American flags at Crossroads Point as part of a
Teacher evaluations should be more aspirational:
How are you doing?
What do you think we are doing well?
What is an area we can improve?
How can I best support you right now?
What professional goals can we help you achieve?
5 tips for building class climate:
1) Talk to kids when they walk into class.
2) Learn 1 thing about each student.
3) Praise the class publicly and criticize students privately.
4) Apologize when needed.
5) Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Shoutout to our two All-State players, our five first-team All-Conference players, and our five second-team All-Conference players, our Sportsman of the Year, and our 10 Honorable Mentions! Coach @gambless was named Great Basin Conference Coach of the Year!
If I’ve said it once I’ll say it a million times, @Airbnb is beyond awful. I can’t believe they’re charging me for a trip I cannot take, legitimately- Hawaii isn’t open to tourism! So I’m paying for a condo I can’t go to! How is this right? #whatajoke
If a teacher is absent we call a sub.
If the principal is absent no one cares.
If the secretary is absent we need to shut down the school!
Happy #administrativeprofessionalsday! Thanks for being difference makers every day!