On this episode, Abbie and Robert talk about teacher leaders and how they view collegues once they get a more global perspective of the school.   Can everyone be like the "runners" or should they just "run" in their own way?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts  as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Should teacher leaders, or any leader, expect everyone to "be like you" are?
• How can admin and teacher leaders help the other members of the staff?
• How far can you, or should you, push people?   
• Is anything but 1st place ok?

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After a little time off, there are many hot topics out there.  School safety, hiring, morale, and so much more!  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts  as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• What experiences should a student-teacher have prior to holding a position?
• Is there a way to change college coursework that will prepare students better?
• Can student teachers complete different types of practicums prior to being in the classroom?
• Will things ever change?

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Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

We were all student teachers once, but were we prepared when we graduated?  What was your coursework like?   Did you have great experiences when you were completing your practicum?   Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts  as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• What experiences should a student-teacher have prior to holding a position?
• Is there a way to change college coursework that will prepare students better?
• Can student teachers complete different types of practicums prior to being in the classroom?
• Will things ever change?

Connect with Abbie and Robert     

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ItsAllAboutPerspective2021

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Perspective-102961565105781

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

THT (Teacher's Health Trust) is not improving, and this is not helping the educators practice self care or relax during summer.  Why is this happening and what else could go wrong in this profession these days?   Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts  as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Teacher's Health Trust and the difficulties with insurance
• Why can't the union and the district agree that teachers should be taken care of?
• What is the point of being in the union as a teacher from our perspective?
• Where are the incentives to be an educator these days?
• Will things ever change?

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Perspective-102961565105781

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

An entire grade level comes into the podcast and shares various perspectives and thoughts.  The 2nd grade team from Tyrone Thompson goes live with thoughts on distance learning, building a team,  communication, and who inspires them.  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts and guests as they discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts and guests discuss:

• thoughts on how to build a cohesive team
• the worst parts of distance education
• welcoming a new member into the group
• sharing ideas and learning from each other
• making all members feel valued
• the time commitment it takes to be an educator
• two rapid fire questions for all four teachers

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

What is your return on investment (ROI) of time on strategies you are using?  What about other areas of your job?  Could you be using your time more wisely in more areas in order to impact learning?  What do the hosts believe has a negative ROI?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• the definition of ROI (Return on Investment)
• John Hattie's effect size and meta analysis
• Areas that are not worth the time
• Are districts focused on the correct things based on research?
• Why do admin value things with a negative effect side?

Connect with Abbie and Robert     

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ItsAllAboutPerspective2021

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Perspective-102961565105781

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

Do you give awards to students?  What types of awards and recognition are you handing out?  Is there a set of criteria best for rewarding or recognizing students for academic accomplishments?  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, the hosts discuss:

• Types of recognition that should be given
• What criteria they believe is best
• They items that are valued as awards in today's world
• What we are recognizing VS what we should recognize

Connect with Abbie and Robert     

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

Our special guest this week is Greg Smedley-Warren (kindergartensmorgasboard)!  He shares his perspective on what he found were the most difficult parts of the year were for him, his thoughts on distance learning, colleagues, and self-care.   Check out his thoughts on how he feels professional development has changed and where it will go from today.  Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode, Greg Smedley-Warren discusses: 

• What he plans to take from the year of distance learning and use next year as the world returns to normalcy.
• Where he draws the line between home and school.
• His perspective on colleagues at school and the profession.
• Where he sees professional development going in the future.
• The types of feedback he loves to get from his administration.
• Answers to Rapid Fire!

 
Connect with Greg Smedley-Warren through social media @
www.instagram.com/kindergartensmorgasboard

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/ItsAllAboutPerspective2021

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

When searching for an assistant principal, what is an administrator looking for?  And what about a teacher?  Should teachers be involved in the interview process?  What responsibilities will a new AP have?  And what kind of AP should both the admin and teacher be looking for?   Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode: 

• What roles would a new AP likely have?
• What would a teacher like from an AP, especially a new one?
• What is the process for becoming an AP at a school?
• How does the interview process go in our schools?
• What should a new AP do first according to admin and a teacher?

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Perspective-102961565105781

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS

What do you do during the summer?  Can you unwind and escape or are you constantly thinking about next year?  Does your admin give you any direction?  Where is your balance and can you find it?  How about the hosts - what do they do during the time off?   Listen and follow along as you will benefit from engaging with the hosts discuss different ideas and viewpoints on all educational topics as they provide their insight and “perspective” in hopes of having a greater understanding of their profession.  Join administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson as they examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Take the challenge of looking at a topic from another side and see if your opinion may change.   In the end, no matter what side you are on, it’s all about perspective.  What’s yours?

In this episode: 

• What do administrators due during the summer?
• What do teachers do during the summer?
• Is everyone the same in these areas?
• Where is your balance and can you find it?
• How many people can escape the job mentally?

Connect with Abbie and Robert     

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ItsAllAboutPerspective2021

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-All-About-Perspective-102961565105781

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAllAboutPer2

Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_chaos/’

Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pryncypalwithay/

Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertHCCS