Where to begin? SO many great takeaways from @larrydake 's book, #IdentifyingSmallHabits - but this one- they say practice what you preach, and leaders should. Keeping consistent systems and procedures improves school culture all around #leadliu @andrewmarrotta
Coffee, healthy breakfast, and breathing exercises -- and getting to work an hour early to have some time to set up my day (being a morning person may be my toxic trait...) #SAANYSchat
My word is RELATIONSHIPS - I think that without the relationships I have formed with my colleagues and even more importantly, the students I work with daily- I would be only surviving and not thriving...#SAANYSchat
As school leaders, we have to take responsibility when our community falls short and reflect to determine what changes we need to make. When we do achieve our goals, we must recognize and build on the practices of those who helped us get there #leadliu@andrewmarotta21
As a history teacher I love this analogy - rivers make the land around it more fertile. When we all come together, listen to and share new ideas, everyone grows and benefits β¨
East Ramapo CSD job fair - are you a teacher or support staff interested in making a difference? A real, meaningful change in the lives of students? Then ERCSD is for you! #makeadifference#teachers#EducationForAll
Providing opportunities for students to redo assignments? Since the pandemic I've found this a really helpful strategy for student growth in writing. BUT - enthusiasm, praise, rapport also go a long way. None of these have to be mutually exclusive!
If you thought being enthusiastic and personable were the best ways to motivate teenagers to work hard in school, then think again. https://t.co/M4PgmgYzbK
The energy the principal has at school is magnetic - everyone can feel it. When things are challenging, the principal's support and ability to problem solve with staff, students, and families will encourage and motivate the community @ToddWhitaker@andrewmarotta21#leadliu