1. When it comes to the concept of Do No Harm, I believe there are many factors involved, and not just the obvious physical harm. Of course physical harm is included, and individuals should be respectful and not physically harm them selves or others. It is important for individuals and especially stakeholders of a group to realize that it is critical to embrace this pillar within an environment. This can mean physically keeping an area tidy and respecting resources (table, chairs, structure etc...), as well as bringing in a positive and uplifting attitude to not toxify a work environment. The MOST IMPORTANT component of this pillar is to do no harm to ones self. This can include ways of thinking, and even seeking resources if it is difficult to maintain a positive outlook on ones self as well as finding individual value. It is also important to maintain balance between work, family, and social life to maintain and even drive overall well being.
2. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in discipline policies and practices?
As a school leader it is important to start with the end in mind, so identifying the most significant areas of concern would more easily allow leaders to outline policies and practices. I believe that the most harm in a school setting can be done through not accepting and or understanding others. This can lead to gossip and harmful words being exchanged to influence an individuals self esteem. I would also identify negative self talk, or a cycle of failure as harmful to many students as well. For these reasons I would be proactive in establishing a community and culture building program to identify that we all bring value to a community, and the community is only as strong as what we are will to put into it. I would recognize that getting through to many students who have experienced the failure cycle will be difficult, however through foundational relationship building, students might begin to view themselves differently.
I would hope that these proactive approaches would mitigate many of the potential conflicts. When conflicts arise a reflective process will take place to help students understand how the others involved might feel, and identify how they might feel if the roles were reversed.
3. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in program practices and initiatives?
mastery based, student driven, community partnership, differentiate.
4. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in professional developments as a community of learners?
This is a fine line because I understand the value of teachers having prep time. I also however recognize that developing a continuous learning community can be beneficial for the entire school culture. For this reason it would be important to be transparent and discuss potential school areas of concern, while validating all stakeholders input and really identifying a specific area that all stakeholders feel apart of and are willing to work on. This OFTEN requires using other outside resources and professionals to present concepts, and opportunities to the staff from an objective point of view.
5. Is the concept of of teaching students to "first do no harm" integrated into the culture of your school (workplace).
YES!!! it is one of our five pillars.
5 things to commit to making my school more positive:
1. Have lunch with students everyday, and just converse about life. Get to know them.
2. Bring the staff little presents. Example: I often drink coffee that a coworker offers and makes, so I sometimes bring bags of coffee.
3. Allow myself to be human and make mistakes and learn with my students.
4. SMILE: even when I don't feel like it.
5. Take nothing personal (not to be mistaken with accountability, ownership and pride)
2. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in discipline policies and practices?
As a school leader it is important to start with the end in mind, so identifying the most significant areas of concern would more easily allow leaders to outline policies and practices. I believe that the most harm in a school setting can be done through not accepting and or understanding others. This can lead to gossip and harmful words being exchanged to influence an individuals self esteem. I would also identify negative self talk, or a cycle of failure as harmful to many students as well. For these reasons I would be proactive in establishing a community and culture building program to identify that we all bring value to a community, and the community is only as strong as what we are will to put into it. I would recognize that getting through to many students who have experienced the failure cycle will be difficult, however through foundational relationship building, students might begin to view themselves differently.
I would hope that these proactive approaches would mitigate many of the potential conflicts. When conflicts arise a reflective process will take place to help students understand how the others involved might feel, and identify how they might feel if the roles were reversed.
3. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in program practices and initiatives?
mastery based, student driven, community partnership, differentiate.
4. Future sphere of influence, as the school leader, how would my beliefs be reflected in professional developments as a community of learners?
This is a fine line because I understand the value of teachers having prep time. I also however recognize that developing a continuous learning community can be beneficial for the entire school culture. For this reason it would be important to be transparent and discuss potential school areas of concern, while validating all stakeholders input and really identifying a specific area that all stakeholders feel apart of and are willing to work on. This OFTEN requires using other outside resources and professionals to present concepts, and opportunities to the staff from an objective point of view.
5. Is the concept of of teaching students to "first do no harm" integrated into the culture of your school (workplace).
YES!!! it is one of our five pillars.
5 things to commit to making my school more positive:
1. Have lunch with students everyday, and just converse about life. Get to know them.
2. Bring the staff little presents. Example: I often drink coffee that a coworker offers and makes, so I sometimes bring bags of coffee.
3. Allow myself to be human and make mistakes and learn with my students.
4. SMILE: even when I don't feel like it.
5. Take nothing personal (not to be mistaken with accountability, ownership and pride)