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Greatness Requires Internal Toughness with Bridget Belcastro Transformative Principal 260
Greatness Requires Internal Toughness with Bridget Belcastro Transformative Principal 260
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Bridget Belcastro is the principal of Johnnsburg Elementary School. Principal of every grade level in K-12 Why Bridget joined the mastermind. I’m always just starting out, even in my 12th year. Makes me reflect on things that I have experienced. I can give recommendations or experiences that helped me. I do have some very specific goals for my career, and I get those through the mastermind. Intimacy of it, we all have time each week to share what we are doing. GRIT Program - Greatness Requires Internal Toughness. A team of 10 teachers developed the lessons. There is a new series of lessons for each grade level. We talk about Goal Setting, Perseverance, Overcoming Obstacles, Reflection, Growth Mindset, Etc. Talk about brain research and famous failures. Teachers buy into it more when we create it. Year 1 was very easy, all the lessons look the same. Year 2 was a little more challenging with fresh approach and different topics. Year 3 is really challenging. Teachers have t-shirts Got GRIT? If I fail, I’ll be OK. I’ll just try it a different way! Restorative practices - Problem-solving skills Working through frustrations with kids. Make sure our practice matches what we’re preaching. Are we giving kids chances to show that the “Yet” part? How to be a transformative principal? Reminding yourself that you’re all in this together. Making sure that your staff believes it! Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher. Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal. Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey
Released:
Jan 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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