Patience Bertana

Tech geek, adoptive mom, and creative soul living the dream in the Chicago Suburbs. Innovation & Instructional Technology Coordinator. Opinions are my own.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Taking care of staff IS putting students first.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Make staff morale a priority this year. Here's a few tips:
* give them a voice/ input
* Trust them as professionals
* Treat everyone as individuals/ humans
* Respect their time
* Show them you care personal/professional
* celebrate/ appreciate

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

So grateful for a warm welcome to @NSSD112 this week! I’m so excited to be starting my admin career is such a supportive district. Ready to take on the year with @Mr_KSaunders at Sherwood! 🐼

[Dr. Monica Schroeder, pHCLE, NIU & DePaul alumna @Mschroeder6]

Had the best time at @sherwood this afternoon. Taking time to onboard our new administrators & those who’ve moved into new roles is how we build a positive culture and team. @Mr_KSaunders did a great job of decorating @pbertana’s office in recognition of her 1st day. #112leads

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

Excited to be part of The EdCollab’s 21st FREE, online, K-12 Literacy Conference. My session is titled “Keeping Joy at the Center of Teaching and Learning”.” Watch on our YouTube channel or online:
https://t.co/J5CTQMKPpB

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

Join me for this amazing FREE virtual conference. So excited to once again be presenting!

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

It was an exciting board meeting for me last night! Excited to serve as the new Associate Principal at Sherwood Elementary for 2024-2025. 🐼

[North Shore SD 112 @NSSD112]

Did you miss last night's Board of Education meeting? No worries! We've got you covered with the highlights from an eventful evening. https://t.co/pJDZfqFeXE #112leads

[Kevin Leichtman, Ph.D. @KevinLeichtman]

Sunday scaries are a reminder that you care about your job and want to make a real difference through your work.

Today, don’t focus on the barriers to your impact. Spend a moment in gratitude, remembering why you want to make an impact and what your work means to you!

[Meg Knapik @megknapik]

Standing room only for @pbertana’s session on Amplifying Student Voice & Choice! 🙌🏻 How are you supporting a shared learning community where your students feel valued, seen, & heard? Are you creating a space that truly feels like OUR classroom? #ideacon2024

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

So grateful for @STweedLitCoach agreeing to present with me at #ideacon We had a great session! Thanks to all who attended!

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

Good Morning #ideacon24 Join @STweedLitCoach & I at 10:00 in Schaumburg C. We can't wait to share about how we amplify student voice and choice in classrooms.

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

Come check out the @Seesaw Ambassador meet and greet at the Idea Exchange happening now! #ideacon

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

Thankful to be part of this amazing community. Please read: Position Statement on the Harm Enacted When So-Called "Diverse Titles” Are Segregated from Main Book Collections - Blog | The Educator Collaborative Community https://t.co/6pLIlG4fc0

[Dr. Rachael Gabriel @RacheGabriel]

@NateJoseph19 The argument is not for teacher autonomy. It’s for responsive/adaptive instruction. Which…is supported by research but is missing in practice when implementation of any approach is made to be lock-step.

Two about this recently in RRQ https://t.co/kNFfsEUpwz

[Kathryn Murphy @KathrynM101]

Innovation thrives in an environment where curiosity is nurtured, questions are celebrated, and ‘Why not?’ is the default response. #authenticleadership

[Patience Bertana @pbertana]

@nmzumpano Sad I missed it once again! Was at a leadership retreat today.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Don’t mistake silence for apathy. When people are quiet, they’re often busy thinking and learning.

Extraverts like to process ideas by talking them through. Introverts prefer to reflect before they speak.

I'm not disengaged. I'm listening to your views and formulating mine.