Bríd McCoy

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

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[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

@KCorbett10 @Playworks @ESCItweets @PDSTpe Hi Kathryn, 2 teachers were trained in Playworks in our school about 3 years ago, did training in Galway, it's fully up and running in the school now and a great success! I can vouch it works 😊

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Tips for New/Aspiring Principals
*Don't have to know it all
*Don't seek perfection, but be your best
* Focus on relationships w/staff & building trust
* Celebrate successes
* High morale is key
* Value everyone
* Read a lot
* Find a mentor
* Care about staff as humans 1st
* Serve

[Brendan O'Sullivan 🇮🇪🇪🇺 @ImtaBrendan]

The different types of focus that leaders need.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Intrinsic motivation is really about strengths and interests. Students will have more "rigor", "perseverance, &"risk taking" when it is related to things they do well or interests them. Make those connections and intrinsic motivation is built in. The same is true of adults.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, when you make communication a one way street, it quickly runs into a dead end.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Principals and assistant principals are the difference makers for the difference makers when they support, encourage, appreciate, and celebrate their staff.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Not all students (or colleagues) will be ready to talk when going through something, but they will definitely remember you were there for them.
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[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

The greatest education quote of all time. Gives me chills. 💛🧡❤

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If you are worried about teacher retention, remember, if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals. Few want to leave a winning team!

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

A powerful quote that all leaders should aspire to #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

[Dr. Niamh Hickey @niamhickey]

Looking forward to gaining more insights into new principalship from @BerniMoreno this Wednesday!

If you are available, I would highly encourage registering and joining online💻

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

Reading about power this week led me to this wonderful quote, well worth remembering #pdsl #leadership @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

Powerful Ted Talk, well worth a listen to understand the power of position, of networks and of information #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE https://t.co/LrKRMm5N7k

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, when we get the little things right, everything works better. Like greeting staff and students each morning. Visiting classes, celebrating small successes, spending time in the hall, cafeteria, bus duty. The little things, daily things make a big difference in culture.

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

As teachers we are good at finding the strengths our students have and helping them to develop it, as leaders we must learn to find the strengths our colleagues have and do the same #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

We were only discussing this during the week, students never receive feedback on standardised testing here, surely feedback is essential for improving learning! #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Besides the many issues with standardized testing. Most students have no idea what they missed on the tests and teachers don't either. And by time they get results students have moved on to next grade. So how is this really important data?

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

The way we look at people can determine how we react with them, love this idea of seeing people in a positive light instead @pdsl @leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

[Carla Garcia @SSW_CarlaGarcia]

A strength based approach is the best way to expand on untapped potential. #Growthmindset #Lifelonglearner #SchoolSocialWork #teambcsd

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

How often have we come across this scene on our travels? Leading from behind gives him the best view of his flock. Great leadership style. Food for thought on the day we celebrate our shepherd St Patrick 🍀 #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE

[Bríd McCoy @brid_mccoy]

Reminded me of Nell Noddings ethics of care #pdsl #leadership @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers, your students may not remember everything about your class, but they will remember that you cared, showed grace, made them feel valued, and encouraged them to be their best. They will remember that forever.