Madeline Hay

Teacher @ Pathfinder Elementary
•Lifelong Learner•Dreamer•

[Dordt University Master of Education @DordtMEd]

Congratulations to @msheldahl13 as she not only completed her M.Ed in School Leadership this summer (and is holding her @dordtuniversity diploma), but also recently received her Initial Administrator's License! Thanks for blessing our learning community, Madeline.

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“Courage is a noun that shows up as a verb. We recognize it by what people say and do.” @fierce_inc

What did you do or say today to act courageously?

@tvansoelen #toughconvos

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“Authenticity is not something you have – it’s something you choose.” @fierce_inc thank you for reminding me of this important choice. I choose to be authentic in my personal and professional relationships. @tvansoelen #toughconvos

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

This was a big one for me…we have to dig deep inside ourselves to face these tough realities.

[Lonneke Brown @lnnkbrwn]

What you are you pretending NOT to know so that you can avoid tough conversations? @tvansoelen #toughconvos

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

Imagine how our #FierceConversations could change if we removed “but” from our vocabulary and replaced it with “and.” We can all own pieces of the truth when we say “and.” #toughconvos @tvansoelen @fierce_inc

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“What matters anywhere in a company matters everywhere in a company.” @fierce_inc Whether it be a company, school, organization, family…nothing lives in isolation. @tvansoelen #toughconvos

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“What each of us believes to be true simply reflects our views about reality.” @fierce_inc @tvansoelen #toughconvos How are your beliefs altering your perspective? How can other beliefs and ideals stretch your reality?

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

Speaking of intentionality…“Life is about making connections…a deep connection with people; otherwise, we don’t know what it means to be human.” #FierceConversations Asking myself what I can do to keep focusing on forming deep connections. #toughconvos @tvansoelen

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“No matter how logical we claim to be, our emotions are the most powerful factor in how we respond and interact with others.” #FierceConversations
Keeping our emotions in check requires thoughtfulness and intentionality. We must stay present as we have #toughconvos @tvansoelen

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

“Fierce conversations are about moral courage, clear requests, and taking action.” #FierceConversations Have you made “fierce” your attitude? Is it your way of leading? #toughconvos @tvansoelen

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

Started my day with #FierceConversations 📖✈️ Albert Einstein’s encouragement to focus on relationships…these make a difference! #toughconvos @tvansoelen

[PathfinderElementary @PathfinderElem]

Thank you, @ErinKCTV5 and @KCTV5 for sharing your expertise and listening to how much our 3rd graders have learned about weather! Looks like we have a lot of future Meteorologists here at Pathfinder.

[Mindy Wheeler @MindyWheeler2]

@msheldahl13 is using multi-sensory strategies to teach sight word gaps. You can see students delight with how fast they’re learning. Frustration and simple memorization is not necessary here! #PCR3Proud

[Dr. Alicia Casey @alkwilsonkc]

@PlatteCountyR3 new Elementary teachers learning about the Improvement Team process to systematically improve teaching and learning. #pcr3proud

[Flip @MicrosoftFlip]

@MindyWheeler2 @msheldahl13 📖✨Way to go, readers! ✨📖

[Mindy Wheeler @MindyWheeler2]

Authors in @msheldahl13’s class could not wait to record their books to share with all their classmates using @Flipgrid. #wearepathfinder #pcr3proud

[Madeline Hay @msheldahl13]

@readerleaders1 has made a huge impact on our class, so we had to plan a special surprise for her birthday last week! We hope you enjoyed your special day! We love you!! 🥳

[Books Against Bullying @BooksAgainst]

We love seeing those happy faces! Enjoy the books, and have a great school year!

[Jennifer Wright @readerleaders1]

@BooksAgainst @msheldahl13 We have a classroom full of excited 4th graders who can't wait to get their hands on these books!! Thank you!!

[Jennifer Wright @readerleaders1]

Shout out to @BooksAgainst for donating a box JAM-PACKED with books for @msheldahl13 students!! These Ss were beyond thrilled to learn about a young person like themselves who is making a HUGE difference in the world with her own non-profit @PathfinderElem #FutureLeaders