https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c en-us 2017-12-04 15:48:52 UTC 2018-01-11 02:27:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png joey_nice https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/216293075 2017-12-14 19:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/216293075 joey_nice https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/217773451 2017-12-21 18:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/217773451 https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/219870380 I had a teacher express to me that our secure staff allowed students to sit in chairs that the teacher had placed in the room for the secure staff. He further stated "I want all students to be seated in a student desk, not staff". After he explained the entire incident he concluded that the best response was to remove all chairs from his classroom and of course tries to end our conversation with "just wanted you to know why there are no chairs in my classroom". Before he could leave I asked if I could give him a suggestion. I began to explain that the best way to develop a team with secure staff is to demonstrate care and support for them. So I stated, "could you ask the secure staff about how to handle the situation. Let them know what you want to accomplish and ask if the chairs are too much of a temptation for the students". The teacher agreed and the chairs remained in the classroom and students are not allowed to use them. They are for staff only. 

I have many of these examples. I am training my staff to genuinely care about and get to know the secure staff. Then we can ensure unity and teamwork. My aim is to destroy the "us" verses "them" mentality.    

]]> 2018-01-09 17:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/219870380 kgraham28 https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220435666 By the end of this month i should FINALLY have a full education staff at my facility. Since December it has only been myself, a TA and the welding instructor for the whole facility. I have been the only certified teacher on campus since November and i lost a vocation instructor that had been with the facility for 13 years at the beginning of December. I'll be able to start fresh with a whole new education staff. I know it will be a struggle to begin with as we learn about each other and figuring out what will work for everyone.  Plus it will help with implementing my Capstone Project at our facility. Thankfully the group of kids we have have been very understanding.
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I hate that i will not be in attendance tomorrow. I will be there in spirit. :) David and Lynette make sure Renette leads a game of Big Party!!!! :D ]]> 2018-01-11 01:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220435666 kelli_goff https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220436414 2018-01-11 02:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220436414 https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220438566 It is imperative that educational staff and facility staff work together to establish clear expectations, create plans, and problem solve to best support the good of all.  Treat others the way you want to be treated in all that you do. 
LaTonya Parker ]]> 2018-01-11 02:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/renette_crosby/kxbla9zmxq9c/wish/220438566