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I encourage kindness with my students through P2, our monthly positivity board, and by acknowledging students when they show kindness. I've also expressed to them that kindness is the most important thing, and that anyone can show kindness.

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I try to create experiences that focus on kindness and supporting my students by modeling good behavior and kindness daily at school. We often focus on supporting one another in our Positivity Projects (P2) every morning. Discussing kindness, support, good behavior, empathy, and love. Having these discussion help build that good character.

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I try to use real life situations as learning experiences. I also allow students to give me situations and we talk them out together and discuss how we can use kindness to work through them.

I also use real situations in my room and use them as learning experiences as well.

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1. Ask them how you can help or what they need from you.
2. Really Listen to their concerns, and validate that their feelings are real.
3. Repeat what you heard to make sure that you heard them correctly.
4. work together to find a solution.

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Someone who inspires someone to be themselves and see their true potential in themselves.

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Styer- She really sets the example of what patience, humor, and grace looks like. She supports our team and helps those who need it without question.

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Kindness
Flexibility
Positivity
Drive
Passion
Empathy

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As a leader, I try to lead by example every day. This is an example for my kids and for my fellow peers. I'd like to think that the things i teach every day are illustrated in my actions every day.

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Whenever there is any conflict with my students. I ensure that both students have a moment to share their feelings, without being interrupted. I remind students to use phrases such as "When you do this, I feel this" to help resolve conflict in a respectful and meaningful way. Our P2 conversations have also opened students to a new understanding of appreciating others and how to look outside of themselves and admire the positive qualities in their peers. I build relationships with my students so that they know they can trust me and that I am here to love and support them.

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I try to model kindness to my students. I also  remind my students what it means to be kind. We often refer to the previous P2 words. We discuss how we can respond with kindness even if others are struggling to show kindness. We discuss how to show kindness when other make mistakes.

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I think building relationships with your students and creating a classroom environment promoting and modeling kindness is very important. Our conversations during P2 about the importance of kindness has been very beneficial.

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-compassion
- team player
- flexibility
- honest
- positive

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Leaders are those who are willing to help others do their best. It includes listening to those you are leading as well as providing support as you guide others. I try to be a leader by creating high expectations for my students while providing them with support to meet expectations.

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I model kindness in our morning meeting through P2. I also model kindness by trying to praise students showing kindness. I think the best way to show kindness is to show kindness each day to students and other people. 

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I model kindness in our morning meeting through P2. I also model kindness by trying to praise students showing kindness. I think the best way to show kindness is to show kindness each day to students and other people. 

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I attempt to model kindness through interactions with students and staff across the building on a daily basis. Sometimes this is recognizing great behavior or an achievement. Sometimes this is showing compassion and kindness when a student is having a tough time. In speech therapy we have lessons on using "kind language" and review social stories that explicitly teach kind interactions (e.g. sharing, no hitting, etc). Finally (and most importantly in my humble opinion :) ) I have specific conversations with students about treating peers with different abilities and disabilities with kindness and respect. I have already seen a HUGE difference in the way some of my general education students talk and interact with the students in our structured learning classrooms following these conversations <3

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We focus on supporting others with kindness by using the character strength discussions during our P2 meetings. Students get an opportunity to give a classmate a shout-out for something good that they noticed and recognized during the week.

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In my role, I use a lot of books (picture books) and discussions with the younger students.  With the older students, I shift my focus to the online world and digital citizenship.  A lot is discussion and scenarios of trying to relate the topic to real-world problems or scenarios.

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Taking time to recognize when students are kind, and also applauding other students for noticing the good in others. Making it a priority to spot the good in others before focusing on mistakes and faults. Our P2 lessons this year have really helped foster these ideas especially talking about an "Other people Mind Set"

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First by acknowledging that what that person may be sharing is hard. Validating feelings and offering a different perspective on the situation. If it is one certain thing the person is focused on, offering help with the situation or a new set of eyes may also help the person experience the situation differently.

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An awesomizer is a person that takes time time to look for the positive. Some one you want to have in your corner supporting you and cheering you on.

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Kindness can be shown to students by example.  In my roll, I do not work with the same students each day, so I try to show kindness when working with the staff, and hope that the students see  kindness and want to be that way to their peers.

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When working in groups, I have my students use meaningful talking points: "I agree because...", "I see what you are saying, however I feel..." or "Could we try my way next after your way?". I also have some team building games we play on Friday during Morning Meetings: 'Think, Pair, Share', 'Hot and Cold', and 'The Voice' are some favorites. I also have a Question of the Day that fosters conversations within them.

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Pay attention to whether you are noticing the faults of others or their acts of kindness. Model acts of kindness. Help all those you can by setting an example. Discuss acts of kindness every day and take a minute to talk about it throughout the day, when it happens. Write notes of kindness to each other as well as the people cleaning our classrooms. Be aware of what is happening around us.

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P2 has helped us to really focus on how we can apply kindness in everyday life.  As we talk through our character traits, we can look at each one and create a culture built around these positive traits.    We use specific examples for how we can support each other at school when having these conversations and I try to highlight whenever students follow through. We talk about how to handle mistakes.

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One of the best ways for students to learn kindness is to lead by example. If students see the adults in the building being kind and complimenting each other, they will follow suit. I try to demonstrate kindness and empathy by being kind to students while there are other students around.

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I like to catch my kids being kind and let them write their names to be entered in the kindness bucket. P2 also teaches lessons on kindness. SOAR cards. Recognize kind deeds in the room.

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Gwen Wallace
I think P2 positivity project helps with kindness. morning meetings, Mrs. Scannell's lessons, SOAR cards, giving positive compliments, and encouraging my students to be kind to each other.

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We create positive experiences in the classroom revolving around kindness by using positivity project and morning meeting to promote classroom culture. I also do "bucket fillers" for students who are caught being respectful.

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Morning meeting, P2, creating an inviting classroom where all feel they can share. Positive reinforcement.

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The P2 lessons have been wonderful for supporting peers with kindness. My class loved the 'We are proud of you' chant and they've embraced cheering on others.

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I think that the P2 lessons are a great way to show my students support in demonstrating kindness. We also have conversations about being kind to others. I praise when students help each other out. Lastly, it is so important to create a classroom environment that promotes kindness.

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Within the EC resource setting, the older kids I serve have often been on the end of other kids not being kind to them.  So in my setting, they are often automatically kind to each other. When someone makes a mistake, there is no judgement and someone is always quick to jump in when help is needed.
If a student is new and feels self conscious or apologizes when they make a mistake, I immediately reassure them that it's fine and that's why we are all here! For the younger kids, I model kindness to each of them and compliment them often when I see it. Again, within the small group setting it all tends to happen naturally among the students because they are all struggling in one way or another and are seeking help from others.

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The most important thing is to have relationships with students. Show them by example how to treat each other with kindness by trying to always be kind to them and others in the building. Teach students how to speak and disagree with each other respectfully. When working in cooperating I try to be sure to teach students sentence starters and words they can use to show kindness to others.

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Positivity Project Meetings, writing positive notes/letters, talking through scenarios with students about how they can show kindness under difficult circumstances.

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-P2 morning meetings
-"I wish my teacher knew" box (in calm down corner)
-classroom environment  that is supportive and inclusive.

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Listen to them and let them know you are there for them and come up with a plan to help them overcome what is causing them frustration.

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-Listen and respect their feelings
-Stay positive
-Calmly express your thoughts/feelings
-Take Action

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Being an Awesomizer is all about honoring and valuing others. It's about supporting others and being open and understanding towards them.

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To be an "awesomizer" means you support and encourage ALL students in whatever ways they may need it.

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5th Grade Team - I have felt welcomed and supported during my first year here at Patriots. This team is awesome and everyone chips in!

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-Good Listener
-Supportive
-Trustworthy
-Honest
-Humble

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5th grade team- They have been extremely supportive and helpful with my current arrival not only to Patriots but to 5th grade.

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To me leadership means that you are able to take charge of something without taking control over everything. It is about helping to provide others with support and guidance and leading them to make decisions on their own.

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-Positivity
-Encouragement
-Flexibility
-Trust
-Compassionate
-Dedicated

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Leadership means that others can trust you in decision making and motivating them to do their best. Great leaders encourage those that succeed but also those who need more practice.

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I give students an opportunity to earn "table points" if they are caught showing kindness while working in groups. During P2 lessons, students have the opportunity to learn methods to show kindness in situations. I also give students the chance to apply what they've learned about kindness in their real-time conflicts with peers. I may facilitate their conversations, but I allow them to show independence in their decision-making when handling conflicts. I also shout-out students who show encouragement to others or congratulate others when their classmates receive positive feedback or rewards.

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In AIG we have a Shout-Out board where students can write a note to a friend who they notice is being kind, cooperating or just doing a great job in class. We read the shout outs at the end of the week and the students take them home. I encourage students to write shout outs to not only their close friends, but also someone who needs a "pick me up."

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Modeling kindness - if I'm kind to my students and my coworkers, my students are more likely to follow that example.

Meaningful discussions during P2 about the power of kindness, how to face issues in friendships with kindness, and how we can be accepting and kind to those who are different than us.

Use read alouds often that show social situations in which we can imagine ourselves in - how we could handle things with more kindness and grace.

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I feel that our Morning meetings (P2) really lead to conversations about how to act correctly and how to treat ourselves and others. I find that due to the great conversations we have as a class, students are constantly making connections and pointing out when someone in the class or even a character in our stories are demonstrating these character traits like kindness. I also feel that I lead by example and show kindness to my students and in return they treat me the same way.

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Sometimes, fostering the conversation and facilitating the connection makes a world of difference. Random partnering is an example of a way that students can work on building connections with peers that they may not typically gravitate towards. This promotes not only kindness, but a sense of belonging and connectedness.

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I encourage students to be supportive and understanding of others by using "I Statements"--I feel___________ when __________ (without using the word "you"). I also have students use sentence stems earlier in the year to help prompt conversation and ideas, and to make sure that you are thinking about others, for example, "Today I read ______________ and learned that the main idea is _______________. What did you learn from your book?"

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Create a culture where the members at the school feel like they can be themselves and thrive.

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It is our responsibility to light the fire for kids to love learning.
Words are more powerful than you realize.

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The kids who we have the we have the strongest connections with are the ones who trust us because they know we care.

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Not allowing others to affect your mood if crucial to success. Changing other people's mood by showing yours is a sign of leadership.

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Your vibe attracts your tribe
I love this quote because it is so true. How act attracts people with similar personalities.

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Our P2 helps open conversations about kindness and how to respect others. The lessons and activities help students apply kindness to their lives and others around them. I am beginning a Kindness Certificate when students show kindness with out being prompted or told to do so. Learning about various cultures and backgrounds help students learn and appreciate others to help share kindness to our world.

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As a kindergarten student I try to be an example for the students. One thing that I do is when a situation happens I make sure to acknowledge it with the entire class and then give encouraging words to show my students how they should be treated. This goes along with in the book being empathetic and taking the time to acknowledge how other's feel. Another thing to do is to give examples and allow the students to act out how they can be kind in each scenario/situation. This can go along with modeling forgiveness and showing the students how to support one another with kindness and even easily forgive when someone does something that we do not like.

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Flexibility
Compassion
Encouragement
Empowerment

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A strategy that I can use to respond to someone who is negative is ask them to give me an oreo cookie response. They will give me a positive response then one negative response and then another positive. So basically you allow yourself to listen to their concerns or what is bothering them but you also navigate them towards finding additional positive responses as well. You want to acknowledge how people feel and that you hear them but you want to help them come up with a different mindset to overcome their negativity.

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L. Davis
Leadership is being willing to do whatever it takes to help others, empower those around you and get the job completed successfully. A leader is someone who understands where others have been and encourage them to grow into a leader themself. To me, A true leader trains others to be even better than they are. I am trying to be a leader to my students by example. I am not where I want to be but I have to keep working at it every day and I hope they see that hard work will pay off/

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A strategy that you can use for someone who is negative is to try to listen to the person to offer compassion and some understanding. Next, you can think of a solution together and look for the positive in the situation.

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An Awesomizer is kind, sweet, accepting, understanding and compassionate to others.

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I do think there are times when people need to vent. I don't think it is healthy to keep inner struggles inside. We should all be aware that real problems arise and schools are not a utopia. I would make sure to listen to the person and try to decide if it is a real problem or if they are just venting. If I was qualified, I would try to come up with solutions to fix the problem. If I didn't know how to fix it, I might suggest they talk to someone who could make a change for them.

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I think being an "awesomizer" means the staff and students can look to you to see the positive side of things. I agree that negativity can start to become a habit and both our colleagues and students can start to associate people according to their disposition.

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1. Actively listen to their concerns and let them know you hear what they're saying.
2. Do not just deflect, but take into consideration what they are saying.
3. Come up with a plan to help overcome the negativity.
4. Check back with them regularly to see if the plan is working.

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Being an awesomizer means that you are supportive, encouraging, compassionate, and always willing to help others achieve their goals.

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When someone is negative it is important to be a good listener. We never know the struggles that others are facing. After listening and understanding where the negativity is coming from, you can provide support, continue to listen and allow them to vent, or simply give them space.

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To be an "awesomizer" means that you are inviting, civil, accepting, and compassionate. Awesomizers show empathy, teach kids, not content, and they are extremely passionate.

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The kindergarten team! Everyone supports each other to ensure that the whole team is successful!

Mary Ellen and Dante are both amazing! They are very supportive!

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Qualities of an untitled leader:

-Flexible
-Positive
-Encouraging
-Humble
-Trust worthy

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Leadership is being part of the team! A leader should be able to guide the team and jump in to help when needed. They should show by example and be supportive.

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To be an awesomizer means to be a welcoming person who is always there to listen to others whether it's students or colleagues. Be the person that your students feel comfortable sharing how they are feeling and take the time to check in on students to let them know you care.

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1. Listen openly to that person
2. Try to help them set positive goals for themselves and think about the positives in their lives
3. Always check in on them to see how they are doing
4. Try to always be a positive person for them to be around

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Vince Taylor - He is such a positive, insightful person and is always willing to jump in and help students no matter what!

Erika Kramer - She is such a bright light to be around. She is always so positive, kind, and helpful.

2nd grade team - They have always been there to answer my questions, hear my crazy ideas, and support me as a beginning teacher.

Amanda Davis - She was such a great teammate and office mate last year! She would always support me no matter if it was asking a question about teaching, personal life, or making sure my classroom decor looked good.

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-Positive
-Perseverance
- Mindful
- Flexible
- Continuous learners
- Self reflects
- Forgiving

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A leader is someone is a bright light to be around and someone who strives for success, whether it be theirs, a colleagues, or their students. They have high expectations for everyone around them and holds everyone to the same standards.

I try to be a leader by being a good role model for my students, having fair expectations, and helping my team out.

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It's the opposite of being a "downer." Try to spread positive thoughts - about kids, other teachers, admin or good experiences outside of the building. Be someone that your colleagues want to come to for advice. Be there as an ear/shoulder for others when they just need someone.

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Listen to them first. Try to put yourself in their shoes when they are describing the problem. If you think you have a possible solution, offer it. If you don't, acknowledge their frustration but try to end the conversation on a positive note. As you interact with that person throughout the school day, try to offer positive thoughts about anything! Keep a smile and share positive teaching experiences .

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1. to listen and hear. To not think about solutions while they are talking, but to hear, understand, and consider what is being said.

2. To operate with compassion with those who don't respond the way we want them to.

3. To give in that moment, when you just want to walk away.

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- to truly hear
- to truly see
- to truly desire the best
- to truly give your best

for every student and every co-worker.

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Ms. Peeples - even with being new to teaching, she is willing to do whatever she is able to be able to help her teammates, she leads by example.

Mrs. Dwyer - the veteran of the math group and one of the two veterans in 4th grade, she is willing to do whatever is necessary for the success of her department and her team.

Connect Team: These teachers are some of the most flexible people I have ever worked with. Their willingness to adjust and make changes when needed is truly appreciated.

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- humility
- kindness
- patience
- gentleness
- compassion

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True leadership is in service. Service to others before service to self. When there is a need, getting involved and helping out, even when it is not part of your responsibility area shows people how important they are to you and how they should be living their lives as well.

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Listen to what is being said. Sometimes just listening gets the negative out.

Take a step back and try not to follow into the negativity all the time. Try to see the positive and learning point from the negativity.

Encourage others to to think of one positive thing (home or at work) no matter how small to clear the negative out

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Being an "awesomizer" is someone who is positive and encouraging to others to achieve their best. They want to help others (students and adults) in ways they can.

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Listen to them and acknowledge that they are unhappy/disatified.  Sometimes giving a positive about the situation can change a mindset of someone negative.  Inspire people by being an awesomizer even in hard/impossible situations. Help the negativity by talking through it with them.

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An "awesomizer" is someone that can help others realize their talent and skill set. Someone that is compassionate, uplifting, and an encourager to everyone.

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When I try to combat negativity, I usually try to always find a positive in the situation. Even in hard moments, positives can be pulled from it. Helping others see the positives helps them deal with the negativity they feel. Always listen and validate their feeling too. Finally don't continue down their negative path. It will just make things worse.

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This may be my favorite topic yet! My goal every day is to be an "awesomizer." Even going through the hardest trials, try to find some positives. It will make you feel so much better. I love the quote from this chapter "Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe." It's so true if you are "inviting, civil, accepting, deterring, and compassionate," people will want to be around you. These types of people I want in my tribe!

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-Just listen.  Sometimes a person just needs get the frustration out and know that they have been heard.
-Offer help if you can or offer to help them find the person/resources that can help them.
-Remain positive-try to find one small positive thing in the situation
-Check back with the later to see if the situation got better

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Being an "awesomizer" means always doing what you think is best for students and helping others to also do their best.

Being inviting, encouraging, supportive, and helpful to students and adults whenever you can.

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We should try to listen to them and then try to come up with a realistic plan to make things different/better.

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Being an "Awesomizer" means to be positive, hard working, flexible, and an advocate for others.

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Angela Styers - Angela always advocates for her students and for her team. She is the most positive person I know and has a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to help others. I have learned so much from her this year.
Lauren Coyle - She advocates for her students, makes learning fun, and is a wonderful team player.
Melissa Dilling and Terri Ward - They always willing to share resources and strategies to help students become successful. Both of them do what is best for their kids and really help their team.

I love ALL of the third grade team and feel very lucky to work with them and learn from them.

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-being flexible
-being fair
-working with others

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I feel like good leadership is not asking anyone to do something that wouldn't be willing to do yourself. I also think good leadership is making decisions that are best practice even when those decisions are hard. I try to do both of these things to the best of my ability.

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Truly listen and validate their feelings. You don't have to agree, you don't have to have the answers or come up with a plan but you do need to be a safe place for them to talk and share. I often respond with "That makes sense" or "It makes sense to me that this upsets you."

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An awesomeizer advocates for all students and is a positive, compassionate person. They're reflective, supportive and encouraging!

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Courtney McCree is such a sincere, positive person. She's a fantastic PLC lead and is trusted by her peers. She means business but does it in such an inspiring way!

Kate Hicks is thoughtful, kind and genuine. She builds great relationships with her peers and with her students. She is such a heart-led person and I admire her so much!

Melissa Bowman has been such a huge help to the participate teachers and new teachers on the 3rd grade team. She is such a sincere person and builds positive relationships with her students and their families.

Mrs. Dwyer is a an impressive leader. She knows her stuff, supports her team and manages her 4th grade students in such a calm and respectful way. She has a positive impact on her students and her peers.

Mrs. Rouse helps her team live their excellence by supporting them in PLCs and whenever anyone needs help. She's consistent, reliable and well trusted and respected by her peers. She builds and maintains positive relationships with her students and their families.

Mr. Taylor is a beacon of light. He's very kind and respectful and his students love him! He is great at building up teachers and supporting teachers in being the best they can for their students. He's a wonderful advocate for students.