Erica Johnson

Reflecting | Curious Perspective | Encouraged by Self-Directed Thinkers | Inspired by Students Daily | She/Her/Hers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

When students give the teacher math challenges. I genuinely appreciate the personal note, rules, and disclaimer. 😉

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@HMeulenberg

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@HMeulenberg

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

Ss Teaching Ss. 🙌🏼 When the real-world story problems become REAL to students. I stepped away and they stepped up.

[George Couros @gcouros]

If we want to talk about "student success", students have to lead the conversation and have the ability to define what success means to them. This is not only beneficial for our work today but for how students create their own opportunities in the future. #InnovatorsMindset

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

This book was given to me as a gift after I shared a few insecurities about moving forward in my career. I feel like I just finished the best cup of coffee after the most fulfilling conversation with @GilbertLiz ♥️

[Andrew Secor @secorsig]

Love this. Other thoughts that align:
- the smartest person in the room is the room
- leadership is about impact. How do you positively impact others around you?
- it’s about belief. Investing in people and getting them to believe they will be far better than they ever imagined

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

“Other PD programs such as generalized workshops... do not have similar effects on students. Teacher coaching is a rare model of PD shown to improve T practice to the degree required to impact student-achievement outcomes.” Coaching is THE intervention. https://t.co/casI0WcQaj

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

What Do You Do With A Chance? During read aloud, our superintendent shared a chance he took in our district. It was vulnerable, real, and heartwarming. Then he giggled and modeled a “golf clap” —to which my students used it all day long! #ThankYou #Leadership

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

Reading #PatternsofPower & I’m realizing their philosophy applies to more than grammar & conventions. Our daily learning & intuition is based on noticing patterns, so what patterns am I modeling for my people?💭

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@TaylorAFunk Love the wording in these promises! Would your fourth graders be willing to share their ideas with us? ♥️

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@secorsig Andy, you cultivate an environment where everyone feels safe/empowered to take risks! The best leadership. Thank YOU.

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@smithand1015 Thank you for the thoughtful post, Andrew! Learning from you has been a highlight this year!

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@PaulSolarz Glow/grow moment: watching a student read with beautiful expression during read aloud. We were invited into her reading world! #WhereTheRedFernGrows

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

#SilentDay has started! I’m always impressed with students when I give them the opportunity to take ownership and lead. #LearnLAP #TLAP @PaulSolarz you continue to inspire!

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

#GeniusHour is a beautiful revelation of Ss true strengths & talents. It’s straight up humbling.

[Andrew Smith (He/Him/His) @smithand1015]

On my mind tonight...What if we valued vulnerability in our schools as much as we seem to value proficiency & being the expert??

How might you have grown as an instructional leader today? How might you have helped others grow?

#LeadLearner #MichME #MichEd

[Rusty Anderson @RAnderson_Math]

“Sometimes, taking the stance of lead learner is less involved, though no less powerful.”

These pieces, for me, are speaking to the need for vulnerability. Don’t believe it is the expectation to have all of the answers, it might be more valuable to show colleagues you don’t!

[Erica Johnson @ejohnson_88]

@TaylorAFunk @lauriev822 Wow, talk about resources! I’ll need a strong cup of coffee and a Saturday morning for this delightful read. 👍🏼