Comments on: Making it worthwhile http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/ In order to change the culture of schools, we must lead by example. Tue, 12 May 2009 13:40:17 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Delaine Zody http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Delaine Zody Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:50:24 +0000 http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/?p=14#comment-13 Wow, you must have a very young faculty or be a very new school. I cannot imagine a brand new teacher coming into our school (which is 120 years old) and becoming department chair. The best inservices are the ones done inhouse, as you have learned. I hope you have a great second year, doing even more. Wow, you must have a very young faculty or be a very new school. I cannot imagine a brand new teacher coming into our school (which is 120 years old) and becoming department chair.

The best inservices are the ones done inhouse, as you have learned. I hope you have a great second year, doing even more.

]]> By: non-tenured southerner http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/comment-page-1/#comment-9 non-tenured southerner Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:17:49 +0000 http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/?p=14#comment-9 I think there are lots of people on our faculty who would be willing to do what it takes to help, but I guess we didn't know where to start or how (or we were just too scared to try) These days helped me get focused and know that I am going to have to step up and take a few babysteps myself! Thanks for being our voice and helping us help these kids and our community to improve! I think there are lots of people on our faculty who would be willing to do what it takes to help, but I guess we didn’t know where to start or how (or we were just too scared to try) These days helped me get focused and know that I am going to have to step up and take a few babysteps myself!
Thanks for being our voice and helping us help these kids and our community to improve!

]]> By: Another nerd from the south http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Another nerd from the south Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:10:58 +0000 http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/?p=14#comment-7 As a teacher who has been at MHS for SEVERAL years and also grew up in the community, I must say that our school has lots of potential that has not been tapped in the past. Part of that is due to the fact that nobody has been willing to really step up and take charge of the situation. Too many of us are good followers, but not the best leaders in the world. Hopefully, these two days will encourage us all to initiate change in our students, as well as in ourselves. It has to start with us. We can't expect our kids to do their very best when we don't push them to work to their full potential. As a teacher who has been at MHS for SEVERAL years and also grew up in the community, I must say that our school has lots of potential that has not been tapped in the past. Part of that is due to the fact that nobody has been willing to really step up and take charge of the situation. Too many of us are good followers, but not the best leaders in the world. Hopefully, these two days will encourage us all to initiate change in our students, as well as in ourselves. It has to start with us. We can’t expect our kids to do their very best when we don’t push them to work to their full potential.

]]> By: Fellow Nerd from the South http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Fellow Nerd from the South Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:53:33 +0000 http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/?p=14#comment-6 I must first say that someone has way too much time on their hands.....JK...I was one who left the "Madness" feeling refreshed. Thanks for taking the time to organize such an event. I think as a school community that we really turned a corner over those two days. I look forward to working with my colleagues next year. Have a great summer all and keep those creative juices flowing. I must first say that someone has way too much time on their hands…..JK…I was one who left the “Madness” feeling refreshed. Thanks for taking the time to organize such an event. I think as a school community that we really turned a corner over those two days. I look forward to working with my colleagues next year. Have a great summer all and keep those creative juices flowing.

]]> By: Cathy Gassenheimer http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/2008/05/29/making-it-worthwhile/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Cathy Gassenheimer Fri, 30 May 2008 12:01:12 +0000 http://leadbyexample.edublogs.org/?p=14#comment-3 Brandi, How exciting to read this blog. Sometimes baby steps are the way to start. Moving slowly but deliberately with your eyes on the prize: improved student engagement and learning! I like the comparison to the Galapagos. Not only are there volcanos, but the undersea life is amazing: full of beautiful things just waiting to be revealed for those who are brave enough to take a plunge! Keep me informed, have a great summer and hope to see you soon! Cathy Brandi, How exciting to read this blog. Sometimes baby steps are the way to start. Moving slowly but deliberately with your eyes on the prize: improved student engagement and learning!

I like the comparison to the Galapagos. Not only are there volcanos, but the undersea life is amazing: full of beautiful things just waiting to be revealed for those who are brave enough to take a plunge!

Keep me informed, have a great summer and hope to see you soon!
Cathy

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