Marisa Moses

NJ 4th grade teacher ✏️🍎

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Building relationships with kids is more than being nice to them. Here are some ways we can go deeper:
#teachergoals

[Colts Neck Schools @CNSchools]

If our students are the #1 priority, then their response to our curricula, programs, etc. will greatly impact the culture. As educational leaders, how we respond (notice how I didn't say react) to the climate can have a BIG impact upon the culture. #ifonly4leaders

[Dr. Lisa Gleason @LiGleas]

@kab2216 Sometimes, as new admins, we want to prove our leadership capacity by "getting things done" but stepping back from the work and learning about the organization and people in it builds a bigger, better team to get the real work accomplished #IfOnly4Leaders

[Jane Losinger @jlosinger]

A4: I thought I should have all the answers. I learned to tap into the incredible expertise and support systems around me. As Brene Brown says, “I’m here to get it right, not to be right.” #IfOnly4Leaders

[Marisa Moses @mmoses526]

Thank you @_bcpreston for facilitating this great discussion! As an aspiring administrator, I have learned so much tonight and feel inspired. I can't wait for the next #IfOnly4Leaders chat!

[Bruce 'B.C.' Preston @_bcpreston]

The next #IfOnly4Leaders twitter chat will take place in one month! July 16th 7:00 ETS, then every 3rd Thursday after that!!! Thanks for opening up, being vulnerable, asking questions, sharing experiences! That’s how we close the #LeadershipGaps!! Thank you & good night!!!

[Greenville School @HowellTwpGrnvl]

@_bcpreston A5 - Get to know your staff. Visit their classrooms often. Make yourself visible. You'll identify your "leaders" right away, but it is important that you build leadership capacity in all. This builds confidence. Do the work with your staff. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Rachel Lella @RLellaEdD]

@mmoses526 YES! This is the asset mindset vs. the deficit mindset. It's absolutely vital!

[Dr. Lisa Gleason @LiGleas]

A6 Tackle culture if deeply embedded beliefs & values are creating a toxic climate. Climate shifts, based upon leadership and social environment. Culture needs sustainable attention to foster vibrant work environments that makes people wake up excited for the work!#IfOnly4Leaders

[Colts Neck Schools @CNSchools]

When you are spending too much time on things that do not support the mission and vision of the district. #ifonly4leaders

[Marisa Moses @mmoses526]

Focusing on the positive promotes high morale in the building. In my classroom, I always try to look through the lens of what is going right instead of what is going wrong. Giving students positive feedback makes them want to work harder and continue to be great! #IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Rachel Lella @RLellaEdD]

Listen, listen, and listen some more. Focus on the positive. Build rapport by celebrating what's working, so you have the support of your staff when you work collaboratively to approach the areas in need of growth. And always, ALWAYS, openly praise your teachers. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Ben Howroyd @howroyd3]

#IfOnly4Leaders A5: Be yourself (if not, staff will know immediately) lead with humanity, and treat everyone with respect (staff, parents, students, and your entire community)

[Dr. Lisa Gleason @LiGleas]

STOP -
Stop
Take time to learn the people, the traditions, the symbols, the fears
Observe the way members interact with each other
Prepare to lead!

[Colts Neck Schools @CNSchools]

Never underestimate your ability to change either. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Rachel Lella @RLellaEdD]

Listen, listen, and listen some more. Focus on the positive. Build rapport by celebrating what's working, so you have the support of your staff when you work collaboratively to approach the areas in need of growth. And always, ALWAYS, openly praise your teachers. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Marisa Moses @mmoses526]

Being able to work with and take suggestions from others is extremely important when being a leader. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Emily Karu is Querying! @Emily_K_2017]

@_bcpreston I believe that as a leader one mistake that we can make is sticking to what we know and what we believe to be true. Always welcome new ideas and viewpoints!

[Ben Howroyd @howroyd3]

If building admin doesn’t take risks (and when it doesn’t go quite as planned, step up and take responsibility), staff certainly won’t...and students will miss out on some potentially amazing opportunities #IfOnly4Leaders

[Colts Neck Schools @CNSchools]

@mmoses526 This is a very human-centered organization - relationship matter A LOT! #IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Rachel Lella @RLellaEdD]

@mmoses526 Absolutely! There is so much growth that can only occur when that trust is present and very carefully cultivated. Excellent point. #IfOnly4Leaders

[Marisa Moses @mmoses526]

Trust is one of the most important things between a teacher and an administrator, also between a teacher and student! #IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Rachel Lella @RLellaEdD]

A4 - Not looking deeply enough. People will tell you want you want to hear when you're a new admin. Build trust. Let teachers know they can come to you *without repercussions* if they need to grow in an area. Frontloading this will pay off so much for everyone! @IfOnly4Leaders

[Dr. Lisa Gleason @LiGleas]

A4 Coming in hot at the beginning-not recognizing that respect is earned, not guaranteed. Didn't take long to realize. Teachers are brutally honest. Build trust, build relationships first. Hard conversations are easier to have when there is a relationship in place #IfOnly4Leaders