Chat Transcripts
Topic
Chat Session 3
Date
2025-06-16
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296911| User | Timestamp | Message |
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| Brank, Nicole | 06:56:24 pm | Happy Monday! |
| Ross, Amber | 06:56:33 pm | Same to you! |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 06:57:02 pm | Hello everyone! |
| Brank, Nicole | 06:57:10 pm | This weather is so crazy lately. |
| Peralta, Mirla | 06:57:19 pm | Hi |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 06:57:20 pm | Hello Nicole and Amber and now Rosalie 🙂 |
| Ross, Amber | 06:57:49 pm | Hello! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 06:57:59 pm | Hello everyone |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 06:58:06 pm | How are the storms in your areas? |
| Yoswa, Toni | 06:58:11 pm | Hello, happy monday! No storms here. Calm! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 06:58:21 pm | yes, I was happy to see the sun out and suddenly it became cloudy 🙁 |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 06:58:27 pm | Same as Toni! Sunny in southeast MN. |
| Ross, Amber | 06:58:29 pm | No storms here yet! |
| Brank, Nicole | 06:58:30 pm | It's getting dark at my house again/ |
| Frazier, April | 06:52:48 pm | I think they went around us here in Cold Spring |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 06:59:08 pm | Same here |
| Evans, Casey | 06:59:15 pm | My son just had a blouwout so bathtub rinse it was! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 06:59:25 pm | It was sunny then -super pourdown rain - then sun and now getting dark again |
| Evans, Casey | 06:59:26 pm | We had hail in Richmond today. |
| Ross, Amber | 06:59:38 pm | Same here, Brenda |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 06:59:45 pm | My weather app has no idea if I'm in a tornado watch or warning! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 06:59:52 pm | my daughter was on the freeway earlier and said she was hydro-plaining sp? |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:00:02 pm | oh my Rosalie |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:00:05 pm | Hydroplaning is so scary!! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:00:27 pm | No storm but heavy weather cloudy and humid |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:00:42 pm | Well here is our back up plan again - just in case we get disconnected. If we do - go back into the syllabus and answer any remaining questions for this week that we don't get to/where we left off and email it to me |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:00:40 pm | Casey - my kiddos love to blow out right before I need to be on time for something! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:00:55 pm | I've already taken attendance for tonight so far |
| Roering, Angela | 07:01:04 pm | Happy Monday everyone! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:01:17 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:01:25 pm | Happy Monday! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:01:38 pm | We need a happy Monday - so thank you for that |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:01:48 pm | It's been a great day - productive - but super busy |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:01:54 pm | How's everyone else |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:02:09 pm | Super busy with work. |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:02:15 pm | So busy, running like chicken without head 🙂 |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:02:24 pm | We had our first summer camp today! It was a lot of fun! |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:02:35 pm | I guess I will do that Brenda, I’m having a very bad connection |
| Frazier, April | 06:56:32 pm | I am leaving for FL on Thursday morning so it kind of felt like it went slow for me today! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:00 pm | Mirla do what you can tonight |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:02:56 pm | Busy busy! Mondays seem to be my busiest days... The most chaotic at work with staff needs and kiddos, and then pretty fast paced as soon as I'm home between dinner prep/three kids/class/bedtimes! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:02:58 pm | April, I am jealous |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:10 pm | If you are off and on with connections that is ok too |
| Roering, Angela | 07:03:12 pm | Busy working and running kids to all of their activities! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:03:14 pm | Nice Rosalie, can you tell me more about the camp, is it for scholl age or preschoolers? |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:25 pm | ohhh April 80s and sunny |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:36 pm | Yes angela!!! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:48 pm | Well it's after 7 so lets dive in* |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:03:46 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:03:53 pm | before we get disconnected lol |
| Ross, Amber | 07:03:48 pm | * |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:03:51 pm | It is a * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:03:56 pm | * |
| Evans, Casey | 07:04:03 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:04:09 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:04:12 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 06:58:08 pm | Training 2 new hires this weeks so hopefully if I just focus on that it will fly by. Yes I am going to Treasure Island, its right off the Gulf. |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:04:28 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 06:58:16 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:04:36 pm | Nice April |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:04:53 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:05:13 pm | Ok, I have just two of you that I'm waiting on to finish discussion board - answering x3 peers. So if that is you go ahead and finsih tonight so I can give you credit for it |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:05:28 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:05:31 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:05:32 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:05:34 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:05:38 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 06:59:26 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:06:05 pm | We are on week 3 today - here are our learning objectives: Learners will be able to interpret and adopt the responsibilities to personnel as outlined in the code ● Address ethical dilemmas by offering a supportive corresponding COE (Code of Ethics) article |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:06:14 pm | any questions before we get started? |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:06:18 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 07:00:07 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:06:25 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:06:27 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:06:28 pm | * |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:06:30 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:06:31 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:06:34 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:06:52 pm | ok first one - Section I-3A.1 of the Code states a responsibility “to establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration and cooperation with coworkers”. How might this look in practice? |
| Ross, Amber | 07:07:38 pm | Building a team by offering team building activities and gaining trust with each other |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:08:05 pm | It might look like having consistent check-ins, open door policies, and addressing conflicts right away (even if it feels yucky!) professionally and privately. For example, if a teacher is struggling with a classroom issue, I would offer support without judgment, ensuring they feel heard and respected while we work together on a solution. |
| Evans, Casey | 07:08:11 pm | *When having conversation about professional development that may not be the most positive or requires a lot of tough questions and strong responses; having those conversations in the office and not repeating them to others. There is a totem pole for a reason, and stepping outside of that can create less teamwork and more distrust than trust. |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:08:12 pm | We listen to each other’s ideas, speak kindly, and respect different backgrounds and beliefs. |
| Frazier, April | 07:02:06 pm | First you do not talk about other employees to others, you need to lead by example and treat everyone equally (no favorites). You cannot expect your staff to respect, trust, confide in you, work with you or trust you if you do not show them the same amount of respect back. It is a two-way street. |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:08:29 pm | Effective communication |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:08:35 pm | Building positive relationships, listening, open door policy, communication. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:09:02 pm | hmmm trust, consistent, conversation, professional development, listening, commuication.... |
| Evans, Casey | 07:08:57 pm | *When looking for new ideas and trial of different things, allowing all to try, not just the a couple teammates' that typical are strong at that., for example. |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:08:59 pm | We keep personal information private and don’t gossip about coworkers. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:09:12 pm | lots of typos by me - but that' ok |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:09:24 pm | trials of different things, trial and error Casey yes |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:09:33 pm | Hmmmm Ratiba yes |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:09:31 pm | Active listening to coworkers ideas and feedback, offering help and stepping in when others need it, giving credit where it's due |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:09:30 pm | I think building strong relationships as a leader first, and then making sure everyone can honor and celebrate our diverse strengths. Sometimes someone is a more squeaky wheel, but that may make you think and look at a situation differently than you had on your own. Additionally, som people are very reserved, and so we say "take space, make space" for meeting participation. Everyone should be supporting each other, and confidentially is so important. |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:09:34 pm | Respectful and effective communication! |
| Roering, Angela | 07:09:36 pm | This means we need treat coworkers with respect, listen to their ideas, and have open and transparent communication. We need to keep private issues confidential. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:09:45 pm | You all have such great examples here |
| Ross, Amber | 07:09:47 pm | I love that Alyson! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:09:53 pm | We help each other with daily tasks and support new team members. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:10:05 pm | so true Alyson |
| Frazier, April | 07:03:55 pm | Getting your team involved and inviting new ideas from them can create the bond you are looking for. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:10:45 pm | so bonus question - have you experienced it when this has not happened? In 3-4 words or so describe the situation |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:10:44 pm | Discretion in communicating certain forms of communication/ information. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:10:52 pm | ex: teacher conflict |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:11:13 pm | Stressful for everyone |
| Frazier, April | 07:05:04 pm | We have had plenty of that |
| Evans, Casey | 07:11:27 pm | Oh yes, it creates tension beyond belief. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:11:32 pm | Teacher conflict will always be there. Being a resource to help working through the conflict all togetther |
| Ross, Amber | 07:11:42 pm | IT is stressful for everyone |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:11:51 pm | Owners lack ethical operations |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:11:56 pm | super stressful |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:11:53 pm | Yes, specifically with blurred lines between staff and leadership.. I think as leaders we also need to be very careful about venting frustrations about staff to others - I've seen that A LOT from my center. It just seems shady and two-faced. If your boss is lamenting about a peer TO you, what makes you think they aren't doing it ABOUT you? Leaders need to not blur those lines. |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:11:53 pm | Also, I feel like we need to know when someone is struggling. I had a staff member recently struggle and said they. "hated walking children on a sidewalk." That is something we can work around, and build their skills in, but knowing when to push comfort zones and when to adapt is also really helpful. Doing that respectfully and behind the scenes, not in front of co-workers, is really important too. |
| Evans, Casey | 07:11:53 pm | *We have had situational role playing in employee meetings to help such possible situations from happening |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:11:55 pm | Stressful and frustrating |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:11:56 pm | Gossip and when things are not communicated to the person involved |
| Ross, Amber | 07:12:15 pm | HEather, I agree, it can start from the top and trickle down |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:12:20 pm | the gossip yes |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:12:22 pm | We work together to solve problems and conflict in a professional way |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:12:34 pm | ummm 'mean girls' has happned at a center I was at |
| Ross, Amber | 07:12:30 pm | That's a good idea Casey |
| Ross, Amber | 07:12:43 pm | Brenda, yes! It is the worse! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:12:59 pm | Brenda that is the worst |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:13:00 pm | There's very unique challenges to working in a female dominated fiedl! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:13:05 pm | misunderstanding of poilicy too spread by rumor vs. fact from leadership |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:13:22 pm | it's awful. Like middle school |
| Ross, Amber | 07:13:22 pm | Yes, yes there is Heather! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:13:30 pm | So true Heather |
| Ross, Amber | 07:13:40 pm | Then there will be times where everyone gets along just fine..then the coin flips! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:13:48 pm | I think too - not respecting how we may all approach a family - curriculum - whatever...different |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:13:58 pm | Amber so true |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:14:01 pm | That is so true Amber. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:14:15 pm | ok* |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:14:12 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:14:13 pm | and sometimes you don't even know why! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:14:14 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:14:15 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:14:15 pm | We had a former teacher speak negatively about her director and tried to get all of the other teachers to agree with her. It was so stressful for the staff AND kids! |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:14:15 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 07:08:02 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:14:19 pm | * |
| Evans, Casey | 07:14:19 pm | * |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:14:28 pm | * |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:14:39 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:14:50 pm | terrible Angela. great example of how the kids pick up on that energy |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:15:13 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:15:23 pm | ok - daydream back to the positive wonderful programs with all respect and understanding of one another. How/What can you do to foster this type of atmosphere? |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:15:57 pm | first thing is to model the behavior you want to see |
| Frazier, April | 07:09:47 pm | Be there for them in all aspects of the job, show them you care. Take time to ask them how they are doing personally and in the classroom. If they need help with a child or a time of day, make sure you are there to help out and guide them so they can be successful. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:16:14 pm | Ratiba, I was just thinking about that. Starts from the top |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:16:27 pm | Lead by example through kind, honest, and inclusive communication But also Celebrate team successes and show appreciation regularly |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:16:32 pm | Be a good role model , Model respectful language and tone |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:16:32 pm | Model respectful behaviors (it works for us just like it works for the kids!), encourage team-building, celebrate staff contributions, and establish a peer support system |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:16:32 pm | Take the time to go around the center and let them know that you are there and listening to what they have to say |
| Roering, Angela | 07:16:33 pm | I try to lead by example. I strive to have open, respectful communication, and offer support whenever possible. I also try to provide positive feedback and express appreciation. |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:16:41 pm | Integrity, saying what you mean, and following through on what you say. living what you speak and want to represent. Leading by example, and ensuring that you are nipping things in the bud as soon as they are presenting themselves, by using clear, effective, fair, communication . |
| Ross, Amber | 07:16:46 pm | How you can help them best, understanding their way how they want to be communicated with, taught, ect. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:17:03 pm | lotsw of modeling yes |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:16:59 pm | Provide clear expectations, follow through on commitments, and express appreciation often... definitely model the values I want to see at my center. I've gotta own up to my own mistakes as a leader, as well, because growth is a two-way street |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:17:04 pm | Also, showing up! Show your staff that you're in this as much as they are! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:17:15 pm | oh I like that Heather |
| Ross, Amber | 07:17:16 pm | create consistency between everyone. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:17:32 pm | Yes, admitting you are wrong! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:17:46 pm | Amber boom!!!! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:17:46 pm | Yes Heather! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:17:52 pm | Create a safe space where team members feel comfortable speaking up |
| Evans, Casey | 07:18:06 pm | *I am a handle things head-on. If I "hear' something and I can positively clear it up on the spot- I will. Sometimes I will ask a staff "are you just picking a bit" because they are looking for that sense of control in that moment. I like to say and think that I have a great way with words, even when its uncomfortable or unpleasant. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:18:11 pm | I use to do team building activities at our team meetings to build the team because when I got there they were so beaten down |
| Ross, Amber | 07:18:07 pm | Yes, I love that Ratiba |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:18:08 pm | I agree Reatiba |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:18:21 pm | Ratiba I like that |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:18:45 pm | Casey it's one thing I learned to do as a director and carry it with me in my practice today as a leader |
| Ross, Amber | 07:18:43 pm | Ratiba, I had to learn that the hard way a few years back! |
| Evans, Casey | 07:18:49 pm | *Allow teammates to talk to each other, while youre in the room. It is a ncie barrier at moments, a nice clear up at times, and a nice way to break or help awkward silences when talking about something that doesnt feel the greatest1 |
| Ross, Amber | 07:19:01 pm | Casey, not Ratiba. Sorry! |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:19:08 pm | Ratiba - I love to offer ways to give anonymous feedback for my staff and then take action on the comments I receive, I think it has helped staff feel comfortable coming to me and speaking up later on after they've seen that how staff feel about situations DOES make a difference 🙂 |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:19:08 pm | Remember what brings you joy and excitement. There was a rainbow this morning right when we were supposed to meet, so I moved our meeting outdoors to watch the rainbow fade while we talked about the day. Also, knowing your own limits. I was getting crispy at the end of the year and small bumps in the road felt really big. I had to check myself and think of leaders who stay steady when things get really challenging. |
| Evans, Casey | 07:19:46 pm | Amber- its not easy to do for all, and that is another place where I like to mentor and "coach" on how to approach or talk about such things. I try to do that with April 🙂 |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:19:52 pm | Alyson yes I love that. I use to have a smile file as I called it of notes or reminders or cards that I wanted to keep to remind me of the impact I have on the field |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:19:56 pm | I like that Casey. I feel like I am always in the room (my desk is in the classroom), and never thought of it that way! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:20:06 pm | Amber, we are always learning from the kids and the staff, I learned a lot all these years. and I am learning here too 🙂 |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:20:07 pm | "getting crispy" I'm stealing that |
| Frazier, April | 07:14:13 pm | You have to keep your personal feelings for someone out of it, it is our job to teach and guide them even if we do not see eye to eye. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:20:42 pm | Good point Casey |
| Ross, Amber | 07:21:01 pm | April, yes! It can be hard, but treat everyone equally! |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:21:09 pm | Haha Rosalie -yeah, not quite burnt out. I got it from a friend in hospital work during the early covid pandemic days. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:21:15 pm | It's nice to hear each others stories Ratiba, it motivates us to try something different to imporove our practice even more |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:21:16 pm | April, that is what I say all the time, its not personal. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:21:31 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:21:29 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 07:15:16 pm | Casey is a great coach/teacher both to the children, staff but also to myself! |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:21:30 pm | * |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:21:31 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:21:32 pm | * |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:21:32 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:21:33 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:21:35 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:21:36 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 07:15:34 pm | * |
| Evans, Casey | 07:21:53 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:22:01 pm | ok think outside of yourself - What would you need from your supervisor (or other outside professionals) to assist you in fostering such an environment? |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:22:15 pm | meaning not just your works |
| Ross, Amber | 07:22:16 pm | Positive and negative feedback |
| Frazier, April | 07:16:14 pm | I feel the hardest time to support your staff is when you are in a classroom of your own. You can’t leave out the class to go help and support another classroom so it makes it impossible to support them at times like that. So, the main thing I feel is to be staffed properly or to allow their directors/building leaders to not be in a class during the hardest times of the day so they are available to support when needed. |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:22:32 pm | A sounding board to go over ideas either positive or negative. |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:22:34 pm | Clear expectations and being held accountable |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:22:46 pm | good one Amber. this can be verbal, a survey, questionairre, a review |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:22:54 pm | Constructive criticism - not just plain criticism, visible support, open-door policies |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:23:00 pm | Nicole I am also a sounding board type of gal |
| Evans, Casey | 07:22:58 pm | *Them also understanding and respecting the totem pole. Them role modeling the behavior. Them also happy-sandwiching when entering centers, etc. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:23:05 pm | Brenda, yes! I love getting feedback to better myself! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:23:26 pm | Rosalie I like that cuz you are wanting feedback you can use - the good and the ugly |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:23:25 pm | Positivity, sprinkling room for growth advice, and knowing they are working hard too. Clear expectations are so helpful. Approachable. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:23:34 pm | 🙂 |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:23:38 pm | approachable is HUGE! |
| Frazier, April | 07:17:27 pm | Yes positive and constructive feedback is a good one! |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:23:43 pm | I need to be trusted in my leadership decisions! The self-doubt that comes from decisions being questioned or scrutinized consistently makes me waiver in my commitment to uphold the code of ethics and standard of care. It makes me lean towards decisions to please a "back seat driver" rather than what is actually best practice. |
| Roering, Angela | 07:23:52 pm | Support from leadership, meetings/ongoing professional development, opportunities to have conversations outside of the classroom. |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:23:56 pm | Same as our staff, we need encouragement and recognition |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:24:11 pm | Does anyone have a resource they utilize that keeps them going |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:24:15 pm | Heather, that is really hard! |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:24:16 pm | Ratiba, I needed that reminder. Thank you. |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:24:32 pm | Heather- YES! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:24:32 pm | Yes Ratiba! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:24:54 pm | I love using the NAEYC goup chat - I am not sure what it's called but I get emails of discussions. It's like a discussion board of thoughts and questions and ideas |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:24:57 pm | CICC is my go to 🙂 |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:25:15 pm | I find professional conferences, seeing other schools, interacting with other directors even if it is a quick vent session and moving on, all of these fill my cup! And Brenda, I love your idea of a "smile file!" |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:25:22 pm | Heather xxoxoxxoxoox yes |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:25:22 pm | I will have to check that out Brenda |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:25:28 pm | I get the weekly emails from CICC, but I'd love more! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:25:35 pm | Alyson that is a super smart one |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:25:43 pm | NAEYC group chat, looks like a great group to join besides all the groups I am in 🙂 |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:26:00 pm | Brenda, does everyone have access to that chat or is it for certain NAEYC members only? |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:26:07 pm | I am at CICC so I can personally vouche for us. We have free resources, tip sheets, podcasts, etc |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:26:23 pm | CICC is a great resource! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:26:35 pm | Great question. I'm not even sure how I got on. Its probably through membership |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:27:02 pm | We started Leadership cohorts about a year ago for coaching too - for us - free of charge |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:27:19 pm | * |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:27:17 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:27:17 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:27:18 pm | * |
| Frazier, April | 07:21:04 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:27:20 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:27:21 pm | I signed up for the Brenda, but passed right now due to this class. |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:27:21 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:27:22 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:27:23 pm | * |
| Evans, Casey | 07:27:31 pm | *Cohorts are the bomb! |
| Evans, Casey | 07:27:33 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:27:49 pm | Nicole that was a good idea. You can always sign up again |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:27:53 pm | Yep! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:28:04 pm | How can you share principles of the Code of Ethics with staff when explaining your decisions and/or policies? Why/How would this be beneficial? |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:28:19 pm | Tell Talk also is a good resource |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:28:31 pm | I mean - it's not riveting material |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:28:38 pm | Tell Talk yes |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:28:57 pm | that's a monthly webinar on various topics |
| Ross, Amber | 07:29:03 pm | Intresting! |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:29:03 pm | It helps the staff actually see the code and how it's grounded in shared professional values. Using anonymous real scenarios would help the staff reflect on ethical choices made through the COE |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:29:22 pm | so like case studies |
| Evans, Casey | 07:29:20 pm | *Breaking it down, and talking through them- putting them into situational terms and examples. It is like the ECIPS; it takes multiple readings, multiple practices of learning it, because it is so important to know. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:29:44 pm | Breaking it down, all at once is too much! |
| Evans, Casey | 07:29:48 pm | *Staff that may disagree or struggle to see the reasoning of the outcome- talking them through the COE and how the outcome- came to be, can be helpful. |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:29:49 pm | I think having this in the handbook for the staff to look over and use scenarios of things that have happened in your center |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:29:50 pm | yes Rosalie scenarios or exemples |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:29:57 pm | that would be easy to do cuz you can take real life 'what would you do' that happens at the center and take names off and see how they problem solve |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:30:01 pm | linking each decision to your ethical responsibility. Exemple: Illness policy protects children's health and safety. |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:30:03 pm | Yes, exactly like that. I think it would help the staff begin to form consistency |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:30:09 pm | I took a few excerpts out of the COE for our staff wrap up week, sprinting them in prior to a discussion, or in reflection on a presenter. I think little bits shared when it is relevant to a situation supports good discussion. |
| Frazier, April | 07:24:18 pm | Its good to have something to back up they why you are doing something, sometimes they think its just to make their job harder. They don't always see the big picture and this will help them see it. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:30:42 pm | right piece by piece breaking it down |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:30:42 pm | Sharing them regularly as staff development.meetings, trainings. This can be beneficial with helping them understand the "why" as we move through policies or talking points. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:30:57 pm | true April, like licensing. we utilize it in a same way |
| Ross, Amber | 07:30:58 pm | Yes, the why behind it is so helpful |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:31:12 pm | Right April, and it feels like some staff see it as a hoop to jump through for Parent Aware. Yes Brenda, like licensing, |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:31:19 pm | Toni yes, introducing parts over and over so it becomes part of the culture to reference back to |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:31:18 pm | Explain the “why,” not just the rule to help staff understand the purpose behind expectations. Exemple: Advance notice of absences supports classroom stability. |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:31:21 pm | I think its important, too, to make it a part of daily conversations and interactions. Not just the big flag you waive at staff meetings but embed it into every day problem solving and action taking. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:31:31 pm | Bravo Alyson |
| Roering, Angela | 07:31:47 pm | We often discuss real-life scenarios at our meetings, particularly when we are struggling with specific child or family. It helps staff understand the dilemma using the code rather than focusing on the challenging they are facing. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:32:00 pm | Right - we do with accredidation such as Parent Aware or NAEYC.. this is another tool we can use to show the consistency in our field |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:32:14 pm | That is a great idea Angela! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:32:21 pm | Ratiba that is a big deal |
| Ross, Amber | 07:32:17 pm | Consistency is so important! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:32:53 pm | I love that Angela cuz then staff don't feel alone in their decision. Problem solving with colleagues |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:33:02 pm | ...and in a safe space |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:33:12 pm | Our field is so demanding, so sometimes consistency is a challenge |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:33:20 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:33:18 pm | * |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:33:18 pm | * |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:33:18 pm | * |
| Roering, Angela | 07:33:19 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:33:21 pm | Ratiba, yes! |
| Frazier, April | 07:27:08 pm | * |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:33:23 pm | * |
| Evans, Casey | 07:33:23 pm | * |
| Ross, Amber | 07:33:24 pm | * |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:33:33 pm | * |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:33:40 pm | How could the COE play a role in your interviewing/hiring process? Performance reviews? |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:33:36 pm | * |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:34:22 pm | You could present scenarios based on real ethical dilemmas and ask candidates how they would respond 🙂 |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:34:38 pm | ooo Heather I like that idea! |
| Ross, Amber | 07:34:42 pm | Asking questions that come from the COE to help better understand them |
| Evans, Casey | 07:34:46 pm | *We ask "tell me a time" questions when it comes to behavior guidance, staff disagreement, but not necessarily questioning and asking about a time where they were ethical perplexed; how did they handle that or who did they turn too. |
| Roering, Angela | 07:34:48 pm | We often ask scenario-based questions during interviews to see how a candidate might handle a certain issue. |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:34:52 pm | Great for performance reviews, helps outline the expectations, areas of opportunities, as well as teachable moments during review process. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:34:53 pm | I like that idea Heather |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:35:00 pm | goodness Heather I love that |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:34:56 pm | Asking ethical dilemma questions and maybe sharing a copy of the COE |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:35:07 pm | great idea Casey |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:35:11 pm | Or with staff reviews you can align feedback with ethical principles, like recognizing a teacher’s commitment to respectful communication or making a note that they need to grow in their ability to maintain confidentiality |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:35:18 pm | Yes amber cuz that's the begining of understanding |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:35:29 pm | hmmm Heather yes or goals even |
| Frazier, April | 07:29:13 pm | We talk a lot about behavior guidance in our interview process. You can talk about the COE when it comes to this and intertwin them in the discussion. |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:35:33 pm | Performance reviews could have COE principles as some of the evaluation criteria |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:35:38 pm | It backs up this question (borrow from the U of M Lab School) we ask all candidates, and I find to be our most helpful interview question: "As an Early Childhood Education program, we are working to critically examine the curriculum, assessment, and overall practices of the Early Childhood Education program to ensure that all coursework identifies and addresses the goals of anti-bias and anti-racist education: identity, diversity, justice, and activism. What does being an anti-racist educator mean to you? " |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:35:40 pm | During interviews, look for behaviors and attitudes that align with professionalism, and ask candidates questions that show their commitment to key ethics like respect, confidentiality, and teamwork. Example: “Tell me about a time you managed sensitive information or resolved a coworker conflict. What did you do?” |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:35:52 pm | Rosalie yes, they need to see it and lay hands on that |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:36:18 pm | exactly Alyson |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:36:45 pm | Ratiba I use questions like that too - and that aligns with our values as a team |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:36:54 pm | a student once asked me.... |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:37:31 pm | Brenda if you had a teacher apply with lots of experience but a bad attitude vs. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:37:51 pm | a teacher with little experience but has a great attitude what would you hire? |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:37:59 pm | What is your vote? |
| Roering, Angela | 07:38:02 pm | Good attitude! |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:38:04 pm | less experience and great attitude |
| Ross, Amber | 07:38:14 pm | great attitude |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:38:14 pm | Less experience/good attitute |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:38:22 pm | Yep the attitude! |
| Roering, Angela | 07:38:22 pm | It is almost impossible to coach someone that doesn't want to learn |
| Ross, Amber | 07:38:31 pm | Angela, yes! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:38:33 pm | character and attitude is a plus then you train her |
| Evans, Casey | 07:38:43 pm | *Absolutely! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:38:50 pm | A teacher with little experience is easier to coach/mentor |
| Frazier, April | 07:32:42 pm | Better attitude for sure! You can give them experience, you can't change someones attitude. |
| Ross, Amber | 07:38:57 pm | You can always teach them the way you want to from the start! |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:38:59 pm | Good attitude! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:39:21 pm | I agree April by experience |
| Evans, Casey | 07:39:22 pm | **A bad attitude is poison to a team. |
| Roering, Angela | 07:39:31 pm | yes! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:39:38 pm | This is what I said. The person was surprised thinking as a leader we'd want the experience. We do - but we can teach the 'things' but that attitude issue is toxic for the program |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:39:45 pm | poison yes |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:39:43 pm | A teacher with little experience but great attitude is always a great learner |
| Frazier, April | 07:33:32 pm | Yes Casey! We have had a few in the past! |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:39:58 pm | You can't teach passion and optimism |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:40:04 pm | yes Mirla - like playdough |
| Evans, Casey | 07:39:59 pm | *Everyone has a bad apple every once in a while. |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:40:12 pm | right Heather exactly |
| Evans, Casey | 07:40:13 pm | *Sometimes that apple can be saved, others- the worm already got to it! |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:40:31 pm | haaaaa lol love it casey |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:40:38 pm | Love it Casey! so True |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:40:51 pm | well on that note.... we are done for the night and just in time as it's getting super dark here |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:40:59 pm | any questions before we jump off? |
| Ross, Amber | 07:41:06 pm | None here, thank you!! Stay safe everyone! |
| Frazier, April | 07:34:54 pm | Have a great night! |
| Brank, Nicole | 07:41:13 pm | Stay safe! |
| Roering, Angela | 07:41:15 pm | Have a good night! |
| Ascheman, Rosalie | 07:41:16 pm | Thank you so much, Brenda! Have a great night everyone! |
| Yoswa, Toni | 07:41:21 pm | No questions. Thank you |
| {Lowe, Brenda} | 07:41:27 pm | ok wonderful. Good night, see you next week |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:41:23 pm | in my culture we talk about bad tomato 🙂 just sharing, |
| Kirchoff, Heather | 07:41:23 pm | Everyone have a good and SAFE night! |
| Frazier, April | 07:35:14 pm | I think the last 2 MOndays we had storms also! |
| Peralta, Mirla | 07:41:49 pm | Bye everyone- be safe! |
| Quinn, Alyson | 07:41:49 pm | I agree, to a point - we hired a super positive teacher, but he did not have early childhood experience. It was a steep learning curve, but I think over time I would still choose positive attitude! Have a great night! |
| Maameri, Ratiba | 07:42:42 pm | Thank you eveyone, and stay safe! |
| Evans, Casey | 07:42:49 pm | Ratiba- thank you for that share <3 |
