Christina Stanley Sweador

Leader @DobsonHigh, Over-achiever Mom, Budding Ally

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

Today a teacher of 25yrs reflected in a PLC that not matter how much he has learned or how much he has things sorted, there is always space to be curious, to be surprised, and to grow.

Teaching is a practice.

Teaching is aspirational.

There is immense joy in the journey.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

You would think that teachers would get more respect in our culture, especially when everyone has a teacher or teachers who believed in them, pushed them to be their best, and made a lasting impact on their lives.

[Katie Hobbs @katiehobbs]

👋 Hi, I'm Katie Hobbs.

I'm Arizona's Secretary of State and I'm running for governor against the most extreme GOP candidate in the country.
Every poll shows this race NECK and NECK.

Can you retweet this and help me reach 130,000 followers?

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@CTrevorNelson And, what’s with that comma?

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

One of my favorite things about school culture… is that everyone gets to contribute to it. It is not just a reflection of the administration or the leadership team; it is a reflection of everyone.

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@DrBradJohnson I’m doing this with the teachers I evaluate and it’s making a difference.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers don't leave because it's hard. Teachers are some of the hardest working professionals I know. They leave because the expectations become more unrealistic every year.

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@dmcroley Too funny, girl!

[Katie Hobbs @katiehobbs]

I'm traveling to every corner of this state to learn from our communities what issues matter most to them because Arizonans deserve a governor who listens. I'm ready to be a reproductive & voting rights champion - will you RT to help me reach 100k followers and spread the word?

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@JoshRBuckley I remember that feeling. It feels great.

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

We can learn from the instincts of children. More comfort and empathy.

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@PrincipalKafele We have one at Dobson HS in AZ and it’s amazing!!! We won Grand Champion at the National Educators Rising Conference!!!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

I think one of the most telling attributes of an effective leader is that they bring out the best in those they lead. Imagine what a staff can do when they feel valued, supported, and appreciated!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

If you want their best...

[Christopher Emdin @chrisemdin]

“I have a great belief in the fact that whenever there is chaos, it creates wonderful thinking. I consider chaos a gift” … it is in chaos that we get to exercise our love #septimaClark #HipHopEd

[Christina Stanley Sweador @crsweador]

@NicholasFerroni Proud admin here! Following you!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Stop giving value to the words of people who don't know your worth.

[Monte Syrie @MonteSyrie]

I was a teacher for (many) years before discovering I really wasn't teaching.

I was talking, assigning, grading.

And I thought I was teaching. Truly.

I wasn't. I didn't start teaching until I learned to respond to each kid's learning.

That is where/when I become a teacher.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, if you aren’t vested in staff morale, you aren’t vested in school culture.
* Empower teachers w/ voice/ input
* Trust them as professionals
* Treat everyone as individuals
* Respect their time
* Show them you care personal/professional
* Celebrate all successes