A7: Actively listen to them and hear what they have to say. I want to know why they do what they do. It helps me to know them better and how I can help support them to achieve academically or even in life. #VCSGreatTeachers
A2: I love when I am around colleagues who have open mindsets and are positive. It keeps me motivated to keep pushing forward even through challenging situations. #VCSGreatTeachers
A1: Ann Greene, Beachside Elementary. I’m most excited about meeting all of our new students and staff and welcoming them to our Beachside family. #VCSGreatTeachers
A8: I feel like I always have a data driven plan for interventions; however, I would like to be more intentional and data driven this year in my coaching. #VCSGreatTeachers
A7: If we embrace the mindset described as never needing to repair, then we will less frequently need to repair. It’s also a win-win because we would be modeling the correct character traits for our students and colleagues. #VCSGreatTeachers
A6: We can flip the narrative by spreading all the good that happens in our school on our social media and not responding to those who are spreading the negative. #VCSGreatTeachers
A5: I ❤️ the phrase “Perception can become reality.” If you approach each day with the mindset that it is going to be the best day ever and stay focused on that mindset, it is more likely to happen. Everyone should embrace each day like it will be the best! #VCSGreatTeachers
Q4: I think I’m pretty good at immediate praise. I think my most challenging would be clean praise. I am the type that wants to attach something to it or have a reason for giving the praise. I need to work on this. #VCSGreatTeachers
A3: Sometimes we all need to get something off our chest, we just can’t live in that negative space. We need to know our own mindsets and know that we just have to look at the upside of whatever is frustrating us. #VCSGreatTeachers
A8 - scheduling time weekly for teams to meet and develop, review etc. BIPs I think time for as many members of a team getting to collaborate is so important to the success of the plan and student decreasing inappropriate behaviors. #VCShappykids
A7: By keeping focusing on the child and THEIR needs. Sometimes what they need is love. Sometimes what they need is consistency. Sometimes they just need someone to listen. Also working with a team so you don’t feel like it is all on your shoulders. #VCSHappyKids
A6: Remaining optimistic. I just loved everything about that section of the book. It is so easy to forget to be optimistic. Every kid deserves it. #VCSHappyKids
A5: This tool is very useful to Support teachers Who may be struggling with a student in the classroom. As an academic coach, I am often asked to help in this situation. I see myself using the tool. #VCSHappyKids