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[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A6: I will never forget a 4th gr. student-always labeled "difficult" in school- who said to me, this has been the best year ever because you are the only teacher who ever WANTED me in her class." Message: Relationships are everything. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A5: It sounds cliche', but I think teacher voices are the strongest when they start with "why." If there is common, solid answer to "why" it will be easier to individuals to see how they fit in and can contribute in meaningful ways. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A4: Facilitating the creation of a culture where all stakeholders feel valued and enjoy opportunities for success is at the top of my list for a campus principal. My belief in this hasn't changed, but my understanding of what it takes/looks like has. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A3: Stop talking and start listening. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A2: Sinek talks about culture and the importance of trust among employees-- "you can't have a good product without people who like coming to work." I want to lead by example so others will see I WANT to be here,I LOVE to be here and I am here for them. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A1: I'm fortunate to see effective leadership daily in our campus principal. I've have seen how a calm demeanor and honest, yet diplomatic communication can go a long way toward diffusing a situation or to keep it from escalating in the first place. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Matthew Gutiérrez, Ed.D. @DrMattGutierrez]

It starts with Culture...

The Culture of your students will never rise above the culture of your staff... #edchat #leadupchat

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

@tsmithFLITE @E3AmandaLE @leisd I agree, Teresa! What a valuable process, but am I the only one who had to shift my mindset from "tell me what I did right/wrong" to "allow me to reflect on what worked and what didn't?"

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

@E3AmandaLE @leisd #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

This sums it up for me. I don't think you can be an effective leader if you don't have a commitment to keep learning... @E3AmandaLE @leisd #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A4: Listen, listen, listen. And then reflect, and then act. We can learn so much by valuing the input we receive from classroom teachers, support staff, and students, themselves. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A3:I'm late to the Twitter Chat b/c I was supporting collaboration among counselors, admin, comm. members, tchrs, & students at the Counseling Advisory Council meeting :) I love collaborating with our team to support district-wide collaboration! @E3AmandaLE @leisd #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A2: A campus leader should equip and empower classroom teachers to provide the quality learning experiences for students. @E3AmandaLE @leisd #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

@E3AmandaLE @leisd A1: One of the big ideas in "Start with Why" is manipulation vs. inspiration, and I wonder if we sometimes manipulate students into doing the work instead of inspiring them with the WHY behind the work. @E3AmandaLE @leisd #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A5: I hope to focus more on my "why" and encourage others to do the same so we can facilitate a culture where our words and actions are automatically filtered through that lens. And I hope it becomes innate and contagious. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

@MelHeckman_DLF @E3AmandaLE I didn't get to read this one earlier, but now I'm moving it up on my to-do list! #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A4: @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A3: Start with Why is about inspiration...Finding it, evoking it, and using it as a springboard for leadership. @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A2: I chose Start with Why by Simon Sinek. And before you think I copied @jensengsd, I bought it first :). But we are digging into it together...leaders hold each other accountable, right? @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3

[Michelle @mgentry_LE]

A1: Grad school gave me the opportunity to grow in content, but ALI grows me as a leader, and I love that! @E3AmandaLE #BookStudyAL3