LEAP: The leader that connected with me... by Jorge Acosta https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57 en-us 2021-06-27 20:19:42 UTC 2025-10-26 14:27:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Title is your first and last name jacosta1 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1627237184 Did...
1. 
2. 
3. 

Did not...
1. 
2. 
3. ]]> 2021-06-27 20:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1627237184 Robert Gutierrez robertgutierrez https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628594739 Did...
1. encouraged me 
2. gave me opportunities to showcase my strengths
3. validated my feelings and thoughts

Did not...
1. hold me accountable for my mistakes and inactions
2. exemplify role model standards
3. explain the reasoning behind decisions]]> 2021-06-28 15:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628594739 Elizabeth Ordaz eordaz2 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595025 Did..
1.Cared about my story (Connections)
2.Put me in leadership positions (Believed in me)
3. Led by example
Did not...
1. Mentor me 
2. Not in the best interest of myself only in their best interest
3. Blamed others and never took responsibility for any mistakes.]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595025 Caitlin Berney https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595120 Did...
1. led by example
2. solution orientated
3. made personal connections

Did not...
1. let leaders fall through the cracks
2. make decisions involving teachers without asking for input first]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595120 Linda Kindred https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595163 Did…
1. Made time to talk
2. Gave me opportunities to develop
3. Was honest 
Did not…
1. Avoid tasks
2. Talk negatively about coworkers

]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595163 Luis Gonzalez https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595228 AG (#thegoat)
Did...
1. She was VERY specific in her praise.
2. She trusted people to be experts in their area/subject and to be professional--until they demonstrated they didn't deserve that trust.
3. She constantly and consistently conveyed her WHY, never losing sight of her main goal: what is best for students?

Did not...
1. Ask me personal questions.
2. Did not bring her personal life into the workplace.]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595228 Lila Velasquez livelasquez https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595315 Did...
1. Check-in with me
2. Ask for feedback
3. Encourage me to take professional risks

Did not...
1.  Give feedback...suggest specific areas for growth
2. ]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595315 Dr. Tonnett Davis todavis2 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595480 Did:
1. Introduced herself and her role in the school.
2. Engaged in conversation whenever she saw me and there was time.
3. Talked to me about what she and others see in me that I don't think anyone is noticing. 

Did not:
1. Leave leading me to the grade level leader.
2. Tell me she didn't have time when I wanted to talk with her.
3. Ignore me in the hallways.  ]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595480 Carrie Daniels https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595574 Did...
1. Took time to listen to me
2. Gave constructive criticism
3. Told me to slow down
4. Encouraged me (you can do this!)
Did not...
1. Tell me what to do (asked questions instead)
2. Make me feel like a subordinate; I felt 'equal' in our conversations/interactions
3. Leave me hanging when they gave me feedback (followed up on challenges/issues)]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595574 Anita Wallace https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595635 Did ...
1. connect with me
2. gave me feedback on how to approach a career
3. have a positive attitude 

Did not ...
1. ignore those who entered the school
2. approach others in a negative manner]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595635 Emily Denson edenson https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595695 Did...
1. invested valuable time in me
2. pushed me
3. guided me to self-reflect

Did not...
1. tell me what to do]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595695 Katerine Garcia kagarcia6 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595696 Did...
* Made herself vulnerable
* Was  actively supportive 
* Connected with me 
* Assumed best intentions
Did not...
* Made it seem like any question was unimportant
* Leave to drown on your own

]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595696 Haley Wolf hwolf https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595750 Did...
1. had an open door policy
2. asked lots of questions
3. challenged me
Did not...
1. set ultimatums
2.  jump to conclusions
3. shut down ideas]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595750 Natalie Martinez https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595945 Did...
1. challenged me in a difficult situation
2. supported me
Did not...
1. play favorites

]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628595945 Ashley Boysen aboysen https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596046 Did...
1. gave constructive & meaningful feedback 
2. Actively listened, made self available
3. encouraged my continual growth
4. Treated me as a fellow team member
Did Not...
1. Tell me what I wanted to hear
2. jump to conclusions/assumptions
3. Dismiss feedback
4. Treat me as a subordinate]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596046 Adrianna Perry aperry38 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596102 Did...
1. Shared personal stories to form a connection
2. Engaging and direct
3. Encouraging

Did not...
1. Make me feel unwanted
2. Say one thing and do another
3. Tear others down]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596102 Julia Glowacki https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596130 Did:
1. have a vision 
2. open to frank conversations; was honest and straightforward
3. lead by example

Did not:
1. have favorites - saw the room to improve in everyone 
2. shut down communication - again it brings back an honesty in conversation
3. see obstacles as road blocks but rather opportunities to reflect]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596130 Melissa Colvin mcolvin4 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596146 Did..
1. Invested in all members on campus
2. Identified areas of growth instead of only complimenting strengths
3.  Accountability in a positve way that was consistent and fair

Didn't...
1.  Give False Praise
2.  Accept Mediocrity
3.  Avoid Conflict ]]> 2021-06-28 15:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596146 Derek Dunn ddunn45 https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596522 Joe Estrada did...
-Listen to understand and teach
-focused on the big picture
-was personable and always willing to discuss

did not...
-see negative results and show his stress
-make others feel undervalued and underappreciated

]]> 2021-06-28 15:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628596522 Candace Moffitt https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628597294 Did:
1. stressed perception 
2. accountability 

Did Not:
1. give direct advice - used reflective questioning 
2. belittle anyone]]> 2021-06-28 15:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628597294 Shelley Gregory https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628598132 Did…
1. Ask questions
2. Allowed me to demonstrate leadership roles versus always being a follower
3. Built trust]]> 2021-06-28 15:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628598132 Christina Wiseman https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628598364 Did...
1. Listened when I was struggling with a situation
2. talked me off of the ledge and coached me on the correct way to respond
3. Approached me with any situation that she saw that I needed help on so that I could grow as a leader

Did not...
1. Sugar coat the feedback...made it very real
2. Talk about our conversations behind my back]]> 2021-06-28 15:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628598364 Ronequia McGregor https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628599643
Did...
1. Listen
2. Authentic
3. Allowed you to be Authentic

Didn't do...
1.Listen to follow through
2. Didn't follow up

]]> 2021-06-28 15:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628599643 Jesus Rayas https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600164 1. Led by example
2. Allow people to be themselves
3. Hold people accountable to the common vision

Did not
1. Assume I’ll intent
2. Held people back
3. Discard other people’s input

]]> 2021-06-28 15:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600164 Karonda Davis https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600197
Did
1. Checks in consistently
2. Allows opportunities to grow and lead 
3. Offers advice and encouragement 

Did not
1. Make me feel not valued
2. Be unprofessional 
3. Not care]]> 2021-06-28 15:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600197 Tashaye Doss https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600489 1. Challenged my thinking 
2. Took interest in me
3. Open door policy

1. discouraged me
2. Belittled]]> 2021-06-28 15:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628600489 Tori McClelland https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628601954 Did:
• created a safe environment
• vulnerable 
• mentored me through tough situations
Didn’t 
• always know my love language and ways I like to be seen

]]> 2021-06-28 15:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628601954 Shelley Gregory https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628602232 Didn’t…
1. Offer feedback as often as I hoped for
2. Take the time to develop more learning opportunities 
3. Laugh very often]]> 2021-06-28 15:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628602232 Hayde Reyes https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628602478 Dr. Smith is so inspiring and motivating.  He gives our team anything we feel we may need to ensure student success.  Most importantly, he always greets us.  Even if he acknowledges you with eye contact he takes the time to walk over, shake your hand, encourage you and uplift your spirits.  He is happy to be here and happy you are here too.

He did not ignore the needs.  He did not avoid crucial conversations.  ]]> 2021-06-28 15:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628602478 Title is your first and last name Did... 1. 2. 3. Did not... 1. 2. https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628603199 Kerrie Tarver

Did...
1. Visited  my classroom often
2. Walked the hallways and always spoke to staff
3. Very knowledgeable and took time to coach 

Did not...
1. She did not pretend things were always perfect 
2. She did not  let negativity bring her down  
3. She did not 
]]> 2021-06-28 15:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628603199 Patty Rodriguez https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628605303 Did
1. Listened 
2.Communicated vision and mission and specific goals
3.Provided Opportunities 

Did Not
1. Provide specific feedback to improve craft
2. Make important campus decisions without including leadership teams at different levels
3.provided the why ]]> 2021-06-28 15:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628605303 Natalie Melton https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628608579 Didn't do:
1. micromanage
2. quickly find fault or growth points in my projects rather than starting with the positive reflections
3. stifle me from prof growth and learning

Did well:
1. View me as a valuable contributor even if an area of growth for me
2. Fostered my prof growth and career evolution.
3. View me as an individual rather than just a unit/staff member. ]]> 2021-06-28 16:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jacosta1/n5c5azclflnmoh57/wish/1628608579