Episode 83 – Creating a Positive School Culture
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Kimberly Blodgett @KimberBlodgett
Overview of chat topic
Creating a Positive School Culture
Questions from the chat:
Good evening, friends! Welcome to the #oklaed chat. Tonight's topic is Creating a positive school culture. Please start out with introductions and don't forget the #oklaed 🙂 pic.twitter.com/OZw0SuMHpN
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
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Q1: #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/ibXtVJm0Wz
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A1: Creating positive school culture means u are being intentional about making the environment where all Ss soar not just make it. It is important because it determines the success of a Ss #oklaed
— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) September 24, 2018
A1: I forgot to add it means a LOT of hard work. It means you are doing a lot of things even when you don’t feel like it. Forgot to add my realness to the answer pool #oklaed
— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) September 24, 2018
A1. Positive school culture means positive and meaningful relationships with all Ss. Isn’t that what it’s really all about? #oklaed
— Missy Martin-Berry (@MissyMartinBer1) September 24, 2018
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Q2: #Oklaed I am so happy you all are here. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Csg0UrpdYN
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A2) Visibility/engagement. 1 goal of mine is to cont to strive to take the time to do things right, which means not giving in to the typical pressure on a new admin to multitask/give answers quickly. No matter who I’m with (S/T/Comm member), I’m listening and engaged. #oklaED https://t.co/lfszIV7lx7
— Andrea Crowe (@EdPsych8) September 24, 2018
A2 #oklaed I try to make sure we're showcasing all the great things going on in the district. We can always do better at that though. #MDPurpose https://t.co/rjS5AY7cDF
— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) September 24, 2018
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Q3: #Oklaed this chat is hopping! pic.twitter.com/MEtJYwMqEm
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
Link to survey results: http://youthtruthsurvey.org/school-culture/
A3: We have to build relationships before any learning can occur. A major factor is probably bullying. If you have a relationship with your students, they are more apt to be honest about what is happening at school. #oklaed https://t.co/hLVxuk7E5z
— Jami Dawn Cole (@4colesJami) September 24, 2018
A3: horrendous discipline policies, outdated practices, 🤷🏻♀️ #oklaed https://t.co/yRMc2IlXdq
— aub (@AubreeNoelle2) September 24, 2018
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Q4: #Oklaed Loving your responses friends. pic.twitter.com/e70QrBKo6M
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A4: Principals and teachers can help students shift from test cramming to continuous learning that builds week by week and month by month. Recognizing progress as it develops instills confidence and fortifies hope within students. #oklaed https://t.co/GrjljlPjmV
— Joy Hofmeister (@joy4ok) September 24, 2018
A4: I stressed how test scores do not define my students; they are more than just a number. I stress how they have talents that stretch beyond what test scores measure. Why??? It's true! #oklaed
— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) September 24, 2018
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Q5: #Oklaed Struggling to keep up but that's a good thing. pic.twitter.com/KYSa1WovUt
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A5: I try to always thank my Admin when I have a notable success (in and out of the classroom)!! The #cpsreds admin is extremely supportive of continued PD and without their support I would NOT ever have a chance for success. #oklaed https://t.co/nmrFZ7ODR1
— Krista Steiner (@ProfeSteiner) September 24, 2018
#oklaed Q5 As Admin I give positive notes about specific things I see. Each week in the newsletter we have “Sonic Winners” highlighting staff’s best practices, kind acts, etc.
— Janalyn Taylor (@JanalynTaylor) September 24, 2018
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Q6: #Oklaed This is so fun!! pic.twitter.com/7rDnJ0D2jb
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A6) So many great #oklaed peeps are so positive. My source of attitude refreshment each week.
— Twylla Hester (@TwyllaHester) September 24, 2018
A6b – For real, I can’t tag everyone but Oklahoma educators are AMAZING!!! Seriously, the best! Y’all inspire me daily. #OklaEd
— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) September 24, 2018
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Q7: #oklaed I feel as if we could have ended on that positive note but alas there is more. 🙂 Isn't it fun giving shout outs? pic.twitter.com/VcYXuHxa9Q
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A7) On the hard days, I try to end by sitting in a classroom and then making a positive phone call to a parent to tell them how great their kid is. It refocuses me. I’m here to advocate for students and teachers….and amidst it all, great things are happening here. #oklaED https://t.co/5sob7G2rVE
— Andrea Crowe (@EdPsych8) September 24, 2018
A7. I don’t focus on the negative #oklaed https://t.co/N2F3SmbDpw
— Kristy Cooper (@kriscoop80) September 24, 2018
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Q8: Oklaed I knew this would be a good topic. pic.twitter.com/1BMZwi3D94
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A8: Unfortunately, no. I'm the one who has to do it. #oklaed
— Chong Si Lor- #INFP (@chong2087) September 24, 2018
A8: Not in a school but I support both PBIS and other options. Being trauma-informed takes it back to restorative practices and relationships. #oklaed
— Kristin Atchley (@KristinAtchley) September 24, 2018
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Q9: #Oklaed You all inspire me!!! Giving up your Sunday evening to be here to learn together for the betterment of our schools. pic.twitter.com/gFQkuzyTPH
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A9 – When you are in a positive place you feel supported and free to try to new and innovative things. You are willing to try the potentially crazy idea because of that positive support. #MDubLearns #oklaed https://t.co/5PX2bG6lYI
— Todd Gragg (@MrGragg) September 24, 2018
A9: No one has a new idea and runs to their most negative friend to share it with them first. I want my Ss to know that I get excited when they have epiphanies. I’m “all in” with their learning and love when we can come up with new learning strategies together. #oklaed https://t.co/Lzt0wG9GZY
— Caitlynn Neely (@neelycaitlynn) September 24, 2018
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Q10: Sad to see this close to ending. #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/FUsoa4ndek
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A10: Student learning looks like a group of students questioning and assisting each other to strive for understanding instead of just wanting the answer. It looks like students who consistently strive to do their best on every assignment/every test. #oklaed
— Cindy Johnson (@Johnsonmath) September 24, 2018
Q10: In a positive classroom culture learning looks like all of Gardner's multiple intelligences at work. Not children stuck in chairs all day. #oklaed
— Sarah Ford-Hampton (@sfordhampton) September 24, 2018
A10: To me it looks like risk and probably a dose of failure with a smile on its face 🙌🏻 #oklaed https://t.co/Ca17FcittX
— Jessica Robinson (@JessRob) September 24, 2018
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Q11: Cramming now.. as if I waited to study for a test. 🙂 #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/eQ4jU3R2TD
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A11: Ts owning it when they make a mistake and never getting to comfortable with one way of doing things. Just like my Ss, I can always improve. #oklaed https://t.co/taA1swyGfp
— Caitlynn Neely (@neelycaitlynn) September 24, 2018
A11: In a positive school culture, Ts are ALWAYS learning, so it looks like a regular school day! But it should also include elements like #observeme and peer reading groups – and passion projects! #oklaed https://t.co/lSVodzJu0g
— Debra Thoreson (@djthoreson) September 24, 2018
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Q12: I never regret hosting these chats!!! #Oklaed pic.twitter.com/6H2mSRClJ3
— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) September 24, 2018
A12: I would hope they see people who act like they want to be there, lots of smiles and laughter. #oklaed
— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) September 24, 2018
A12: I would hope they see people who act like they want to be there, lots of smiles and laughter. #oklaed
— Steve Gilliland (@Stv_Gilliland) September 24, 2018
Boomsauce Tweet(s) of the Night:
Erin:
A9: Definitely not naturally. When you’re diving into the WHY positive culture, you understand kids as they are today which hopefully can lead to innovation. It can be a challenge but always worth it. #oklaED https://t.co/RgC04TfiL7
— Kristin Atchley (@KristinAtchley) September 24, 2018
Scott:
A1 it’s complex, but it boils down to having an environment focused on teaching and learning where everyone from the principal to the youngest student, the parents, and the community are happy to be there and engaged in the work of education. #oklaed
— Melinda Parks (@mcappsparks) September 24, 2018
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