• Does the grading system need a change?
• Should there be a “minimum F” for kids that do not do the work?
• Should students get the change to retake a summative assessment?  How many times?
• Where do learner behaviors come into play?
• Can you make grades completely objective?

When a teacher receives an award or recognition, is it a good thing for a school?  Does it cause division or bring a group together?   Why would positive attention be a bad thing?  Does it depend on the group of people you have in a school matter, or does it come down the the actual person who wins and the character of the people that do not?  See if you agree, or can take an idea and make it work for you.   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: 

• Do you celebrate when your colleagues get recognize, or does it matter what colleague receives the recognition?
• Why would we not be happy for a colleague who wins an award?
• Are staff recognitions bad for morale even though it is supposed to be a good thing?
• Can the administrators and teachers create an environment where everyone celebrates winners even when they do not win?

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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

In mid-April, all Clark County Schools were told they were offering school for ALL children in June.  Why this year of all years?  And what teachers are willing to work during this year’s vacation?  Is your opinion on this topic different that the host’s viewpoint?  See if you agree, or can take an idea and make it work for you.   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: 

• Are you teaching summer school?
• Will summer “acceleration” help kids after this year?
• Why is the state willing to spend so much money on 22 days of instruction for kids in June?
• Can the administrators and teachers make this work well?
• What will your school be focusing on during the days in June?

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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

Everyone had an idea on how to "fix" education, from budgeting to removing the mandatory standardized testing.  The ideas are limitless, but what would Robert and Abbie do if they had unlimited funds and the ability to do whatever they wanted?   See if you agree, or can take an idea and make it work for you.   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: 

• Does school choice "fix" schools or kids?
• Is Common Core antiquated in many ways?
• Should the arts still be in elementary school or be a choice?  Or should there be more options for "specials" in the younger grades?
• Should people be allowed to stay at one school regardless of whether or not they fit there?
• Are textbooks the answer, or is there a better solution?

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

When does teaching go from being a "passion" to just being a "job" for educators?  What areas do you "sprint" in and why are those important?   Why aren't teachers being maximized in the areas they care about?  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: 

• Self-reflect and remind yourself what your "passion" for education entails and what parts of your position just feel like a "job" these days.
• Identify what areas you "sprint" in.
• Discover what areas you "ride" during the year.
• Is your admin fanning the flames or putting water on your fire?
• How should admin get the most out of people so that the feel like their career is a "passion" and not just a "job" they complete?

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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

Are you a teacher who is "burned out" and wants to leave the profession?  Why is "burn out" happening and what can be done to combat this mental exhaustion?  How is this epidemic going to hurt education in the future?  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 is causing "burn out" this year at Thompson ES?
• Why are teachers burning out nationwide?
• How are teachers coping with all of the protocols and extra items that are creating more "burn out" in the profession?
• Is being a teacher still a "noble" profession?
• What are some activities teachers or administrators can do to combat "burn out" in their lives or buildings?

Connect with Abbie and Robert     

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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

Newly appointed Gunderson Middle School Principal Pam Lindemuth comes into the podcast arena, sharing her perspective on multiple topics.  Hiring, paperwork, relationships, and how she handles working with individuals are all discussed as she shares her opinion and inspires the people around her.  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 would cause an elementary based person to move up to be the principal of a middle school?
• What characteristics does Pam Lindemuth look for in her employees?
• What is her goal for the rest of her career?
• What inspires Pam to be "all in" for kids?
• Rapid fire - nine answers that will make you think how you are as an educator.

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

Pam Lindemuth on Twitter:  @lindemuthccsd
Gunderson Middle School: www.gundersonms.com

What is "toxic positivity" and why can't people stand someone who is always trying to be positive.  How does trying to be positive in the forum of education have to be a bad thing when so many people want to be around positive people.  Does it involve more than validating people's feelings?  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: 

• Do you work with someone that is exudes "toxic positivity"?
• Should "toxic positivity" even be a thing?
• Would you rather work with someone who is "toxically positive" or "toxically negative"?
• Why can't we just "what-if" the positives?
• How long should a principal or leader accept people being stuck in a rut due to their feelings?

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

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Why isn't state testing cancelled this year?  What assessments should be given?  What is the point behind testing in the end?  This year, with distance learning, this is a hot topic.  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: 

• Discussions about types of assessments and their return of investment of time
• What is the point of testing, especially in the year of distance learning?
• Which assessments are pertinent and which are a waste of time?
• Why is a school rating on one test, and how does that apply to the teachers in those grade levels?
• Should we be doing assessments this year, of all years?

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

The first guest on the podcast is Sarah Dlouhy (creativeschooldaze) who brings her perspective as she discusses her career, which encompasses many of our previous topics.  She joins administrator Robert Hinchliffe and teacher Abigail Peterson and reflects on working with Abbie in a grade level, working with Robert as an administrator, and her career path going from someone who debated leaving the profession to presenting at one of the biggest conferences in the nation.   The three of them examine different educational topics from various points  of view.  Follow along as she takes the challenge of looking at a topics 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: 

• Sarah Dlouhy walks through her career and how she has grown personally.
• A discussion between teachers who struggled to work together, but learned to respect each other's approaches to the job.
• What did a difficult grade level teach an administrator?
• An outside perspective on the previous topics from someone who has a deep knowledge and experience with change, social media, programs with fidelity, and the hybrid model.
• Why can't they all be like you are?
• Why isn't success for ONE teacher, success for ALL teachers in a school?
• Rapid fire with Sarah Dlouhy.

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