Better Conversations 6 & 7: Making emotional connections by JoAnne Parrra https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67 Identify someone you think you especially need to connect with more effectively. en-us 2018-12-03 14:34:58 UTC 2025-12-15 09:51:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Removelove.png Try to spread myself out better throughout my campuses so I can be seen and present to make more bids. I can't make bids if I'm not at the campus. EGarvic https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299568 2019-03-08 14:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299568 arlene_jacob https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299851 Be persistent! Don't take things personally. Remember it's about the kids!]]> 2019-03-08 14:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299851 jermaine_todd https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299932 Walk the halls during “passing period” ]]> 2019-03-08 14:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339299932 tammy_quamme https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300063 Be more "present" in a relaxed area. Hang out in the teachers lounge.

]]> 2019-03-08 14:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300063 Be present more frequently at low traction campuses. m_fikac https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300358 2019-03-08 14:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300358 https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300540 Show Up]]> 2019-03-08 14:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300540 Pause and really listen and interact with people who are turning toward me. Pay attention and really focus instead of thinking of other things. EGarvic https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300584 2019-03-08 14:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300584 yvonne_post https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300634 Be present with teachers more frequently! Smile! :)
 ]]> 2019-03-08 14:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300634 Be present and attentive. Turn off technology when talking to teachers. m_fikac https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300789 2019-03-08 14:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300789 jermaine_todd https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300792 Try to relate— have a convo that doesn’t even involve tech/impact cycle ]]> 2019-03-08 14:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300792 Keep checking back even if it is just to talk about something good in their life. Jeanette https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300852 2019-03-08 14:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300852 Smile https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300861 Notice smiles]]> 2019-03-08 14:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339300861 tammy_quamme https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301029 Find a common interest to spark conversation.]]> 2019-03-08 14:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301029 Look at everyone instead of straight ahead to notice their facial expressions, pauses, attempts to bid. Listen to them and what they are trying to say. EGarvic https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301171 2019-03-08 14:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301171 arlene_jacob https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301392 Validate the teachers' perspective.]]> 2019-03-08 14:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301392 Bruce https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301463 I like to just ask about them!]]> 2019-03-08 14:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301463 Jeanette https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301835 Notice the little things they have accomplished. ]]> 2019-03-08 14:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301835 F m_fikac https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301879 2019-03-08 14:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301879 Feed them and they will come! m_fikac https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301967 2019-03-08 14:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339301967 Offer individual time for that person. Give them the 100% time and attention they are asking for. And offer it even to those who aren't asking for it. EGarvic https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302020 2019-03-08 14:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302020 jermaine_todd https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302092 Put yourself in their shoes. ]]> 2019-03-08 14:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302092 arlene_jacob https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302151 Be genuine.]]> 2019-03-08 14:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302151 Hang Around https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302239 2019-03-08 14:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302239 Jeanette https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302509 Just take a couple of minutes of their time if they seem rushed. Compliment them about something]]> 2019-03-08 14:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339302509 Jeanette https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339303295 Visit their room and notice something great they are doing. 
Organized, relationship with Ss, creative etc.

]]> 2019-03-08 14:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339303295 arlene_jacob https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339303770 Be empathetic.]]> 2019-03-08 14:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339303770 Take the time to listen and be fully present. m_fikac https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339304326 2019-03-08 14:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joanne_parra/betterconversations67/wish/339304326