Building Relationships with Curt Rees Transformative Principal 026

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How to manage time on social media with being a principal, doctoral student, etc. How to connect with others.
It is about connections that is most beneficial.
Connecting with Bill Ferriter and John Pederson
It isn’t about the tech itself, it is about the real.
Technology just helps you connect with others.
What Curt is most proud of that is happening at his school right now.
Remodeling his school thanks to a funding referendum his community.
Student-produced newscast. (Led by Crystal Brunelle)
His school’s Facebook page
Going out in the school and snapping pictures.
International Happy Day “Wouldn’t this be cool to do?” - said a teacher at his school.
People make stuff up on the Internet
Humility - Curt is constantly deferring praise to others and deflecting praise and comments to his staff and other people around him.
Strengths-Based Leadership Great book!
Great leaders need to be excellent listeners.
How Curt grew to learn about himself. Evaluating others.
Giving feedback that is based on what is seen in other classrooms, rather than, “When I was a teacher…”
We have to notice others around us.
Spend time to get to know people. Make sure you’re winning hearts and minds before you try to do anything.
We aren’t a bunch of independent contractor.
Techlandia podcast. And on Twitter - If you listen to this on Sunday, you’ll find something that you can put to use on Monday.
How to be a Transformative Principal: Be well read.
What motivates him: Nice notes from teachers, parents, students.
“You are responsible for the energy you bring into this space.”

Shoutouts: Bill Ferriter Solution tree Crystal brunelle

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