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[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A6: Check the "armor" at the door and be completely vulnerable. Defensiveness is crippling and does no good moving me on the trajectory of growth. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@Claudine1286 @GSUEdLead R5: This is very true and often overlooked!

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A5: Unsaid feelings! Psychologically, this does a number on the folks who don't feel comfortable speaking up. It ignites the fire in a toxic work place. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@spelaka @GSUEdLead R4: Sometimes the most simple ideas, like listening, can fall by the wayside if we get too wrapped up in the fat pace of the day to day.

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A4: It’s important to remain culturally inclusive, which involves sub sets of people in the community. Validating the fears and normalizing vulnerability is necessary to build a solid relationship with the community. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@adnlynch @GSUEdLead R3: I have this quote written on a sticky note on my desk!

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@KimHawk24306431 @GSUEdLead R2: It's really important to normalize mistakes!

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A3: It should be one of their top priorities. Staff who don’t feel psychologically safe won’t deliver the results or performance if they don’t feel they work in a place where mistakes are safe and necessary to grow. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@msmanila99 @GSUEdLead R1: One of my favorite quotes by @BreneBrown is "Courage starts with showing up and being seen"

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A2: Leaders must be vulnerable and courageous in order to connect and having meaningful impacts on those they lead. Without transparent vulnerability, the credibility of the leader may be questioned as inauthentic. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A1: Rachel Weber, Special Education Teacher with Gwinnett County Schools, Tier 1 Cert Only Program. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A5: policies and procedures must be in place first. I would think the school leadership team would have run this up the chain of command before putting it in action. The area superintendent or superintendent should be aware when major changes like this take place. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A4: this would have to be detailed more concisely through data. The superintendent may want to meet with this board to find out more information. Also, it sounds like the teachers were just doing what they were told. This is a leadership issue, not a teacher issue. #gsuedlead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A3: Dropping honors courses from the curriculum has a negative impact on students who have adhered to the honors program and curriculum. Transcripts don’t come with a narrative, so John will have a gap in rigor that isn’t explained when applying to colleges. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead A2: I would hear his concerns and look closer into the discrepancy of the program change. I’d like to see the differences in student achievement befor making any knee jerk reactions. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@GSUEdLead Rachel Weber, Special Ed teacher with GCPS, in the add on Ed Lead program #gsuedlead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@PrincipalsCtr A6: Treat everyone with kindness, an open heart, and always assume good will. #GSUEdLead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@MsSabers @PrincipalsCtr I find this to be difficult, since my natural listening style is to relate and connect instead of listening and absorbing.

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@PrincipalsCtr A5: It's important to be intentional with all conversations and remember that someone has come to you with a problem or looking for advice and your response will resonate with them positively or negatively. Be intentionally positive. #GSUedlead

[Rachel @RWeberGSU]

@joy_mor @PrincipalsCtr I like this idea. It would be helpful when I feel my defenses kicking in and I need to stay objective.