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Signs of healthy school culture :
* clear/ shared vision
* people are priority
* communication is 2 way street
* trust
* team focus
*input/feedback from staff
* support/encouragement
* everyone is valued
* respect time
* self care
* let kids learn as kids (play, movement)
Always important to listen!
"Listening, done well, is an act of empathy.”
On January 24, 2024, #DDSBLetsListen, let’s all focus on listening when someone is ready to talk.
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A good working environment for teachers creates a good learning environment for their students.
So moments of joy from some great students in my building. First is my hand drawn portrait and second my orange cupcake order at the Kindie pastry shop! #momentsofjoy
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There are 3 expectations that set the professional tone for your school culture:
1) Be your Best, whatever your role, do your best
2) No Surprises. If something is wrong, I want to hear it from you, not the grapevine.
3) We support each other. We are a team, not competitors
Wow what a panel!!
Finally rolling out this 5-week event in March & April 2024 w/ @MisterMinor, @RuizSealey, @GholdyM, and @DenaSimmons. 4 individual sessions & 1 w/ all 5 of us. Sessions will be recorded if you have to miss any. Learn more: cultivating.eventbrite.com
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This not only shows empathy and validates students’ feelings, but helps build self-advocacy skills.
Learners know what they need – you just have to ask.
#BiteSizedPD via T @heyitsmshughes
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The reason I don't like standardized teacher evaluations is because there are no standardized teachers!
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Today is World Mental Health Day 2023
Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world & mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
who.int/campaigns/world-ment…
LOVE this idea!
Before intro to 100 word memoir assignment, students in @Ahpotts class built blanket forts & shared memories. Oral before written. Community before assignments. #ThisisENL1W. This also spirals skills for future #storycorps interview. storycorps.org/

























!["When students come to me upset, I've learned to say, 'Do you want to vent, problem solve, or would you like a supportive space to be silent?' Their shoulders immediately relax. Choice and autonomy [start to] provide the safety they've been seeking." –Teacher Lindsay Hughes](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8omxraaEAAxk13.jpg?name=small&format=webp)





