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Retired elementary school principal, PD lover, social justice warrior turned Missouri Leadership Development Specialist

Joined March 2009
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Gem #1: Many students suffer from PTSD (Poor Teacher in School Disorder). Stop breaking kids and trying to send them back. Dr. Chris Emdin Gem #2: Do not take critique from people you would not seek out for advice... Dr. Erin Jones #SBE24 #mycupisfull
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Ep.17 is out! Give @jschuler2 & @RobGreenhaw's convo with the amazing @thompson71 & @SonyaLMurray2 a listen as they talk about equity in our schools. The rest of the convo will be released next week! anchor.fm/showmeedu/episodes… #equity #moedchat #mldschat
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Here’s the link for our Spotify listeners: Episode 1: Confessions of a 3rd year Teacher open.spotify.com/show/2Byvhu… Enjoy & tell us what you think! 💛
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Focus on what IS... not on What IF! @ROSAISIAH #MLDSchat
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True leaders recognize the trauma in students and staff and they lead with compassion. @rosaisiah #MLDSchat
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Excited to learn from Rosa Isiah this morning!#MLDSchat
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Lets play football! #ReFusztoLose
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A3: Implementing an open door policy for questions and learning, will be necessary for veteran teachers. It will be important to cultivate a culture of learning among staff that makes it ok to "not know".#MLDSchat
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A2: This year it may be useful to expand your view of mentoring with some slightly different criteria in mind. I'm sure lots of teachers could use some mentoring in the area of tech, regardless of the number of years of experience. #MLDSchat
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A1: I've seen building leaders use very creative ways to introduce new staff to students, parents and other staff members. Displaying their pics and bios on social media account is 1 way. #MLDSchat
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Thanks for the great conversation. Until next time....#MLDSChat
A3: Allow yourself to not have all of the answers and to make mistakes. At the same time, give your staff the same grace. These are uncharted waters, so we are all learning. #MLDSChat
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A2: Your stakeholders will let you know if it's working. Seek feedback often and from multiple stakeholders.#MLDSChat
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A1: In addition to providing resources and advice, I am being the best cheerleader ever on the sidelines. #MLDSChat
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Lisa Thompson, MLDS Specialist, St. Louis region. #MLDSChat
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Thanks for the time to reflect and learn!#MLDSChat
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A3:The biggest challenge I am facing is creating innovating and interesting ways to deliver content virtually. #MLDSChat
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I think we all have to get comfortable with saying what we don't know. We will need to be transparent to build trust. #mldschat
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A1: I am consuming the news on a regular basis. This change so fast that I feel I need to do this just to keep up! I am also active in several social media groups of educators.#mldschat
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