CA MTSS PLI

When the spotlight is focused on you, do your best to shine it on others. Elevating their work and achievements never dims your light. I had an incredible opportunity to keynote the #CAMTSS event this past week in Anaheim, California. I was incredibly nervous about following Catherine Price (@Catherine_Price) and speaking ahead of Dr. Shree Walker (@ResilientWalker), as they are both so accomplished in their respective fields. Before speaking, I dived deeply into their work and did my best to highlight their ideas in my talk and how they connected to my own work. I learned so much from watching their videos and reading the things they have written over time. Their work is incredibly inspiring! But I also wanted to highlight so many of the incredible participants at the event from whom I have learned over the years. There are many negative aspects of social media, but one of the most positive elements that I have found over the years is connecting with educators who have incredible ideas and are implementing them in their respective organizations. One of the best ways you can grow is to be willing to learn and embrace the work of others. Highlighting others never diminishes your work. In fact, it shows that you are willing to grow and learn. That is always a good thing. What a blessing to be a part of such an incredible event. 3 More Things I Learned This Week 1. Even from afar, I was so incredibly proud of @AllysonApsey's presentation for #WhatMakesAGreatPrincipal at #PrincipalsIUnited. So many people shared how much she inspired them, and she is always looking for ways to help others. Allyson is an incredible leader. 2. @LainieRowell is an incredible presenter. Her focus on gratitude improving not only well-being but also learning in school is something I am constantly trying to embrace. Much of today’s message was inspired by her presentation at #CAMTSS. 3. I was able to do the group run at the #CAMTSS event, and it reminded me how much easier it is to push yourself when someone else is doing the same right beside you! That was the quickest a run has gone by for me in a long time, because I didn’t do it alone! What did you learn this week?