Mrs. Ransom

Why is there a teacher shortage? *Having no voice as an expert *Working excessive hours unpaid *Limited resources *bureaucratic hurdles *Dealing w/ disruptive behavior *Lack of respect/recognition *Unrealistic expectation * Evaluated by standardized tests *Burnout

Culture of excellence requires everyone's best.

Teachers, never take for granted a leader who makes you feel valued and appreciated. They are worth their weight in gold.

10 Signs of a positive school culture * clear vision not division * staff input * people over policies * communication 2 way street * trust is key * collaborate over compete * support/ encouragement * strengths maximized * handle conflict positively * successes celebrated

If students aren’t getting enough physical education, movement, & recess, don’t blame them when they get restless, fidgety, & can’t focus in class. Children are active by nature & need to move. Exercise enhances focus, self regulation and brain performance.

We spend millions to implement research based practices. BUT, we ignore the extensive research that shows how play, recess, & physical activity, can improve focus, self regulation, and on task behavior, as well as academic achievement, interpersonal skills & mental health.