Podcast appearances and mentions of amy fast

In today's episode, Ginger and Julie talk to Dr. Amy Fast. Dr. Amy is currently a superintendent in Oregon. She is an author, and education commentator, former HS principal and elementary school teacher…and she is a mom!  Her book, It's the Mission, Not the Mandates can found at https://a.co/d/4ZtW5Kg . Listen in for these great takeaways: “Where I find kids thrive and are the most well, is when there is the magic balance of being pushed hard and loved hard. You can't have one without the other because if you have the love without that developmental push, that just right push, so that they are just enough outside their comfort zone where they're growing but not falling off the edge of the cliff then kids do become entitled or enabled, but if you have the opposite where you are always pushing them with no support, or love or affection then you have kids with suicidal ideation or poor self-concept.” “The work doesn't feel good when it's easy, it feels good when it matters and that's part of why so many educators are suffering. There is a lack of congruence between what we are asking and mandating and telling them to do and what they know in their guts actually matter for kids.”

We "Meet the Hosts" in this episode. Our hosts Amy Fast and John Bixler share their own stories and backgrounds in education as we learn more about the people behind the podcast. They discuss the evolution of classroom technology, the emergence of artifical intellegence, and ... phobias? It's time to get vulnerable and uncomfortable as we put the hosts in the hot seat. 

Join our hosts, Amy Fast and John Bixler, as we speak with Kelli Hascall, Counselor at the Dayton High School. She began her career in education as a student-teacher in Dayton. She has progressively developed her passion for art and woven it into her work live. Ask anyone who writes the master schedule. It is an art-form. This is a talent she shares with one of our hosts. Kelli uses her a wealth of knowledge and shared empathy to reach her students in ways few counselors can. Views expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent that of the District.

Join our hosts, Amy Fast and John Bixler, as they discuss what learning looks like in the Dayton School District with our building principals, Dana Symons and Richard Ceder. They expand upon the following questions: "What is Dayton known for?", "What are your hopes for the school year?", and "What is the most difficult part of your job?".

We hope your pencils are sharped because you may want to take notes on this week's episode. In Episode 16: The Amy and Kourtney Show, we talk with two local educators, Dr. Amy Fast the Principal at McMinnville High School, and Kourtney Ferrua the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for the McMinnville School District.  We got to ask them what it is like to be a part of teaching our children and helping their fellow educators lead in McMinnville. There are so many layers when it comes to education, and in this episode we spend some time reminiscing about our own school experiences (it gets a little personal here), and check in to see how our kids and schools are doing. This is our longest episode yet, and we are so thankful to these two amazing women for giving us a peek into their day-to-day efforts to help make the McMinnville School District the best it can be. And we know they would want us to mention that they don't do it alone, there are hundreds of other educators, staff and volunteers working each day for our kids, and we hope this episode leaves you feeling some comfort. There is always work to be done, but when we do it together, we can help kids move mountains. 

With over 70,000 subscribers on YouTube, Tony Fast has earned himself a large following by showcasing his daily life on the farm. It's all about showing folks the behind the scenes of where their food actually comes from. Tony and Amy live and farm in Montana. We chat with them about everything from farming just across the Canadian border to homeschooling, to fake meats. You won't find a nicer couple and a more genuine family. And guess what, Amy is from Nebraska!

Episode Notes: Amy Fast is the high school principal in McMinnville, Oregon and joins us today for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, culture, education, diversity and society. Dr. Fast helps describe the model they use to aspire toward a groundbreaking culture in McMinnville and challenges us to think about how connecting to purpose creates engagement at every level. The opportunity to talk about how schools and kids are the center of our communities, opens the door for us to engage and take steps towards better relationships, communities and leadership in our lives. Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP! Follow Amy on social media: Instagram: @fast_amy Check out her book: It's The Mission Not the Mandates: Defining the Purpose of Public Education Connect with us: Facebook Group: EYES UP MINDSET FAMILY YouTube: Eyes Up Mindset Channel Websites: http://www.eyesupmindset.com/ AND https://www.jshirkeycounseling.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eyesupmindset/support

Is failure necessary for success? Student success is often determined by achievements, like getting a job, acing a test, or winning a competition. Failure is seen as the opposite of success, and something to avoid at all costs. What if failure is necessary for success? Is it possible that without failure we can't achieve greatness? The relationship between success and failure is a complicated one that students must figure out on their own. Join Steve and Dan Fouts with Amy Fast, High School principal and author, for a conversation about success and how failure can be an integral part to developing confidence and a sense of purpose. Image source: Winston Churchill | Yousuf Kars

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In this episode, Dom and Broc speak with Amy Fast an Assistant Principal in Oregan and author of, "Its the Mission, Not the Mandates." We discuss finding your "Why" in education and how that ties into your schools' mission and vision and sets the foundation for the overall culture at your site. 

In which Dan weighs what 2020 taught us about many of the tenets of education. He's joined by Amy Fast (@fastcrayon), principal of McMinnville High School in Oregon, to take part in "Over, Under, or Properly Rated?", a game of evaluation and reflection. They talk synchronous vs asynchronous, teacher content knowledge, parental involvement, college prep, and more. As always, we welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEd.Music: "Que Extrano Es" by Molo courtesy of Tribe of Noise

Amy Fast is a high school principal in the McMinnville School District in Oregon. She holds a Ed.D. degree. Previously, she’s been an elementary teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She is also an education commentator and author of the book, It’s the Mission, Not the Mandates. After a brief overview of Amy’s career and a discussion of her book, we dug into the issues facing educators amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We covered planning for remote vs. in-person classes, the technology of remote classes, teacher concerns about in-person class safety, funding for cleaning, effectiveness of remote teaching, mental health issues, and long-term changes to education in the post-pandemic era. Parents with schoolchildren and educators will find this interview enormously helpful.

Author and Principal, Amy Fast discusses the reopening of schools from an administrator's perspective as the new school year approaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Assistant Principal, Shawn Peck, chats with us about achieving teacher immortality, the strength of being willing to fail, and why you absolutely have to love kids. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/shawnpeck. Shawn's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Everything Google Book: "Grading For Equity" by Joe Feldman "When I Was The Greatest" by Jason Reynolds "Talking to Strangers" by Malcom Gladwell (audiobook) Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Sheldon Eakins (@sheldoneakins) runs the leading equity center Dr. Amy Fast (@fastcrayon) HS principal in Oregon Mr. Joe Sage (@joesageFHS) HS AP alongside yours truly. YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Tolerance.org and CultOfPedagogy.com Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily - Gratitude Weekly - Communicate with parents. Monthly - Get feedback from kids. Best piece of advice you've ever received: “You’ll be a great principal, if you never forget what it was like to be a teacher.” Links to Connect With Shawn Twitter: @shawnpeck6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

Amy Storer is an Instructional Coach and Technology Integration Mentor in Montgomery, Texas. She encourages and motivates others to reach far beyond the classroom walls to make the learning more meaningful and inspiring. This talented speaker has a passion for working with other educators and students to encourage them to make and foster global connections. Dyann Wilson is a middle school counselor, TSCA Board Member, TCA Board Member, and a Texas On Course Fellow. She is an advocate for her profession and her students. She helps all students in the areas of academic achievement, career and social/emotional development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. She loves to spend time with her family, travel, and living that RV life!! Apps: Buncee, Wakelet, and OneNote People to follow: Texas On Course, Amy Fast, Ashley Wright, Jed Dearybury, Texas School Counseling Association, Marialice Curran, Leticia Citizen, and Brian Romero Smith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edtoday/message

I have a list in my head of smart people I’ve never met in person. Amy Fast is on that list. Her disposition and beliefs line up very closely with mine. She shares great stuff online and is willing to share her struggles as well as shining a light on those she serves. You can listen or watch here but if you’re a podcast listener you can also subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re interested in more of these conversations, my co-author, Dr. Scott McLeod, has started a similar podcast, The COVID Chronicles which is focused a little more on leadership. Check it out!… Read the rest

My conversation today is with leadership coach Jamy Bechler. We discuss his latest book, The Bus Trip, what leadership looks like in 2020, working effectively with millennials, and much more.  If you would like to attend my upcoming free Live Zoom Event on April 28th featuring Dr. Amy Fast and Dr. Brad Johnson, RSVP here. In the meantime, thank you for listening, and be well! --JF   

Dr. Amy Fast is the author of an outstanding book called, "It's the Mission, Not the Mandates."  This book is about how real change occurs and how we never have had a clear purpose for our schools.  Additionally, she argues that now more than ever educators need this book in their lives. Fast is a former teacher, instructional coach, professional developer, and now current educational lead principal at McMinnville High School in Oregon.  Fast's main goal in life is to inspire students, teachers, and educational leaders to be able to find their passion and pursue their purpose. In this episode, Fast talks about having your 3 word why and letting that carry you through every decision you make.  Later, Taya joins Nicole and Jordan to discuss their why and how teachers can be more effective knowing their students’ stories. CONNECT WITH ​AMY: ​INSTAGRAM TWITTER **Award Winning Culture is Sponsored by: CharacterStrong Use the Code AWC and get $200 off the Advisory Curriculum or $100 off the Leadership Curriculum Follow Award Winning Culture : Twitter Instagram

I am super excited whenever I get to talk with Will Parker, and today is no different. Today we are tackling three questions that principal listeners have shared with us from our podcasts, covering these topics:   What to do if or when your teachers give you the cold shoulder about learning something new.  How to manage student dynamics in competency-based instruction.  Ways to measuring student growth in Social Emotional Learning settings.   Listen-in for the complete conversation.   Questions for Jethro and Will:   1. My teachers give me the cold shoulder when I try to introduce them to new ways of teaching. What should I do?   Jethro and I discuss the following: Modeling for teachers Observation of other teachers What is he/she doing well already? Praise first, then instruct. Lead with the question, “Where do you want to grow?” Creating an enviornment where teachers ask for help Celebrating innovative teaching Learning to say yes before saying no   2. How do you make sure that students who struggle don't feel embarrassed or ashamed that they aren't working with their peers? When competency-based, what happens?...   We discuss this question with suggestions about: Defining expecations so that students measure against standards, not other students They are already in different places! Your expectations matter in their perceptions... Help them identify where they are good. And celebrate! It’s not about competition with peers, but competition with themselves.    3. How can Social Emotional Learning success be measured?   We respond with the following: Discover the importantce of self-reflection. It’s okay to embrace different standards for everyone.  Resilient students don’t really need more resiliency training. They need something else.  A student with trauma needs different things than a student without.  Creat an environment where you want your own chidren You can measure the indicators like discipline, attendance and graduation/completion rates  We share examples of SEL through FOMO -- karaoke cafeteria -- from Principal Kim Coody’s High School in Okahoma and Amy Fast’s emotional learning practices in Oregon Recource recommended: Barb Sorrels - http://transformativeprincipal.org/episode269       Now It’s Your Turn What is one new method or strategy you could model for your teachers or team? How can you instll in others the freedom to believe it’s okay to try and fail and in learning? And how can you celebrate the wins along the way?  

Connect with Chase MielkeWebsite: https://affectiveliving.com/ | Twitter: @chasemielke | Newest Book: The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again, ASCDConnect with Vrain WavesWebsite: vrainwaves.com | Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalbLinks & Show NotesOut of Our Heads and Into the Classroom (01:56)Tammy Trzebiatowski (@ttrzebiatowski)- Exercise & alone timeAndy Leiser, Hastings MN - EL Tech Integration (@AndyLeiser): from Amy Fast, EdD (@FastCrayon) - cards written to future selfTyler Tarver, Dean of NLC College (@TylerTarver) - Set 3 goals each weekTemple Hayles, Instructional Technology Coach (@haylessvvsd) - Hold Fast, Stay TrueBen: Exercise gratitudeBecky: Practice mindfulness; Getting Mindful about Race in Schools, Elena Aguilar (@brightmorningtm); EFGHI (Empathy, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Humility, Intentionality)Chase Mielke Intro (10:56)Chase’s story & origin of the book (11:17)Subjective Well-Being, Circumstances v. Action (12:57)Sustainable Happiness Model Meta-Analysis, Sheldon & LyubomirksyCircumstances = 10%; Intentional Actions = 40%; Genetics = 50%“Circumstances matter but my actions matter more.”What can we do? Internal locus of control (15:06)Empowered Thriving Model: Awareness → Attitude → ActionsAwareness (16:27)Matthew Killingsworth & Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University Research - 47% of our time spent thinking about something other than the present momentApp = Track Your HappinessTwin challenges of focus (17:57) - Rambling & Rumination“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - William JamesRumination & Rambling (19:03)Rambling - can’t always control; Rumination we can start to improve with practiceTangible tips for being in the present (20:55)Thich Nhat Hanh: Piece Is Every StepMindfulschools.orgCalm app has free accounts for teachers!! (https://www.calm.com/schools)Atomic Habits: habit stackingSocietal acceptance of mindfulness & meditation (24:15)Excitement from studentsStaff mindfulness (27:01)2 components of happiness: Hedonia v. Eudamonia (27:58)Living purposefully - live our best so we can give our bestRecognizing your own triggers (29:49)Check in with your bodyTechniques for re-energizing (32:39)Better sleep habits; hobbiesGratitude practices, altruistic practicesGratitude (35:20)Upward vs. downward comparisonsPracticing with students / children“What made your heart happy today?”Frequency & Recency of Positive Emotions (39:02)Wired to be more alert to threats than rewardsHebb’s postulate: Neurons that fire together wire togetherInattentional Blindness (41:16)Invisible Gorilla“When I look for X, I notice less Y.”Celebrating the goodFinite Framing (47:35)Moments are unique, this one will end, cherish each onePractical Optimism (51:16)Habits of thinking: Permanence (this will always be as it is) & Universality (everything - a whole child, a whole school, education as a system, etc - is affected by this)Wrap Up & Take aways (54:49)‘Gratituesday’ newsletter at affectiveliving.comASCD one hour webinar from Mr. Mielke

I am really excited to say that today’s guest is the next principal of our school, Amy Fast. As you’ll soon hear, many of us at McMinnville High School are ecstatic to see the vision that Amy has for our school because she holds student connections up as one of the most important aspects of what we do as educators. During the episode, you’ll get to hear Amy’s ideas about the purpose of a public education, her thoughts about the key ingredient to good instruction, and her vision about the direction in which she’d like to see the school grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/matt-brisbin/message

How do we have high expectations in our assessment data while increasing the mastery of student’s soft skills and social emotional health? This week’s guest, Amy Fast, discusses how to embrace measurement, improving school culture through the amplification of student experiences, and the importance of developing your school’s story. About our Guest, Amy Fast: Dr. Amy Fast is a high school Assistant Principal at the McMinnville School District in Oregon and she just announced she has been promoted as the Principal of the same high school! Amy is a speaker, blogger, and author of “It’s the Mission, Not the Mandates: Defining the Purpose of Public Education.” Follow Amy Fast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hansappel094 (https://twitter.com/hansappel094) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fast_amy/ (https://www.instagram.com/fast_amy/) Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Mission-Not-Mandates-Education/dp/1475823363 (https://www.amazon.com/Its-Mission-Not-Mandates-Education/dp/1475823363) Follow Joshua Stamper Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper (www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper (www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper) Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper/ (www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2) New website being launched soon at http://www.joshstamper.com (www.joshstamper.com) Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section. Please use the #AspireLead hashtag as you continue the conversation on social media. If you’ve gotten any value from this show at all, please subscribe and leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening. The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help us reach more school leaders by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review.

Amy Fast is the Curriculum Assistant Principal at McMinnville High School in Oregan. In her book, It's the Mission, Not the Mandates, she argues in order to fix the public school system we need to focus on the purpose of education - to serve each student and society.  This episode was originally aired on 23 January 2018 at KZSU Stanford. 

I'm in leadership now and I understand more clearly how unsupportive I was when I was not. Follow: @jonHarper70bd fastcrayon @bamradionetwork Amy Fast is an assistant principal at McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Oregon and author of It's the Mission, Not the Mandates. Amy is a committed educator and passionate commentator on public education in America.

Today I share my conversation with Amy Fast. We discuss how she uses Twitter to continue her journey as a lifelong learner.  Her book details her WHY, namely that education is about much more than trying to produce the most desirable data points on a spreadsheet.   She believes in the power of schools, and more so, the power of student voices to transform the world. We discuss all this and more in our conversation. As always, thank you for listening. Head to my website with any questions or feedback! --JF 

Reading "My best Parenting Advice" by Amy Fast. Sermon by Lead Pastor Seth Runner.

Reading "My best Parenting Advice" by Amy Fast. Sermon by Lead Pastor Seth Runner.

Hello everyone! It's no secret that teaching is hard. Stress builds. Hours grow long, as the papers pile up. Mandates and emails come at us faster than we can process them...all the while teachers are thinking, "What about me?" In this episode, we continue our talk from last week with Amy Fast, and dive deeper into teacher wellbeing, and how administrators, and colleagues, can help teachers be the best they can be. If you’ve ever felt taken advantage of, asked to do more than you can manage, or simply ignored, this episode is for you, and the people making you feel that way. Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes so you never miss an episode!  

Do we care about our teachers? Do we make sure to take their wellbeing into account, or do we keep asking more of them, never bothering to fill their tanks back up? Amy Fast, an Assistant Principal and passionate voice on Twitter, has a lot to say on this subject. With an honesty that's refreshing and inspiring, Amy holds nothing back as she discusses the state of teachers, how many places aren't treating educators the way they deserve, and what we can do to mend this wound in our amazing field. Many of the points she makes on this episode, and more, can be found in her book, It's the Mission Not the Mandates: Defining the Purpose of Public Education. If you've ever felt taken advantage of, asked to do more than you can manage, or simply ignored, this episode is for you, and the people making you feel that way. Share and enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes so you never miss an episode!

Dr. Amy Fast, author of It's the Mission, Not the Mandates, talks about how to regain the purpose of education in schools. From making your school mission move from the letterhead to what we do in schools and more, get motivated to make your school more today! www.coolcatteacher.com/e171 GradeCam lets you create assessments with formats including multiple choice, true/false, number grids, rubrics, and even handwritten numeric answers that can be read and scored by Aita - Gradecam's Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant. Score assessments, generate reports and transfer grades automatically. Work smarter instead of harder. Sign up for your 60-day free trial at gradecam.com/coolcatteacher

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Tom Braddock is the principal of Evergreen Elementary in Woodbury, New Jersey. How to teach alternatives to violence at elementary school Personal development course Amy Fast’s Tweet Engaging the community through two specific things: Barber Shop: discount on haircut for reading a book out loud while getting haircut Story in Philadelphia Inquirer - South Jersey school district hopes to create 'a buzz' about reading PRIDE Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, And Effort. Babies cry for, kids live for it, adults die for it - Recognition Standout student of the week with home visits 30 days without a tantrum. Sister of Dominique Moceanu Lead with love Build children’s (parent’s, teacher’s, community’s) belief in the school Resurrect resilience We often forget what we’re capable of. How to be a transformative principal? Wake up in the morning and count your blessings. Protect yourself from negativity. tbraddock@woodburysch.com 8568530125 ext 142 Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey

Are you and your colleagues clear about why you work in education? Guest Amy Fast explains how you can keep the fire for teaching and learning alive. Teaching and learning is an emotional endeavor. When you can tap into the “why,” you will gain purpose, energy and motivation. After all, it’s not about the mandates, it’s about your mission.   The Edspiration Inbox Answers… “How to find new ways to grow and develop ourselves.” – Cecilia, Washington DC   About today’s guests Dr. Amy Fast holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and has been an educator for 15 years as an elementary teacher, instructional coach and a HS assistant principal. She is a key contributor to the national conversation on the future of education and is author of “It’s the Mission, Not the Mandates.” Amy inspires others to harness their passions and pursue their purpose in education. 

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JOIN the #1 online conference for Educational Leadership: Transformative Leadership Summit. Join now for free access to over 40 educational leaders expert interviews!   Assistant Principal Dr. Amy Fast explores the responsibility of our schools to focus on the mission, not the mandates.   Microbehaviors Google Forms 6–8 questions Created statements based on national student Gallup poll hopeful teachers care connection to one staff member have friends I feel like I matter have you ever experienced discrimination? Would you report something bad that happened? Big changes around professional development what we do in schools has a lot more to do with mindset rather than skill set Simple ideas are the most profound Exit slips from teachers were more personal approaches Changing teachers’ mindsets What’s best for students is what’s best for teachers Collaboration How to be a transformative Principal? Teachers need to feel like they matter and feel hopeful about their future. Give staff a voice and let them know on a daily basis how much they matter. Let’s not fill their cups because they need to be there for kids, but because they are human. fastcranny@gmail.com @fastcranny   Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Sponsor: Sanebox Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey  

Join the #1 online conference for educational leaders: Limited Free Admission - Transformative Leadership Summit  Assistant Principal Dr. Amy Fast explores the responsibility of our schools to focus on the mission, not the mandates. Educators are humanitarians at heart NCLB made me a better teacher, but it got warped Focus vs. tunnel vision Venn diagram of academic achievement, soft skills, and internal drive Need everyone in schools to bring their A game every single day! Need to measure every single circle What we test gets taught How do we measure that success? Soft skills - measured through observation, should be part of curriculum. Measuring motivation - identify the constructs of motivation: purpose, autonomy, choice, rigor Student survey via google forms Want to know more about you than just your test scores Staff didn’t know them as individuals. Non-anonymous survey. Coded the data Created a high flyer list of kids who didn’t have a high connection to the school. 100 kids who were the most disconnected. Hard to measure the intangibles? Just ask the kids! Measuring the right things Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Sponsor: Sanebox Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s In Our Suitcase for the week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. Amy is the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at McMinnville High School in McMinnville Oregon. She emphasizes that we need to focus on our mission of educating students, and allow the mandates in education to come second. Twitter: @fastcrannyEmail: fast.cranny@gmail.com Amy’s book It’s the Mission, not the Mandate on AmazonTravel AgentAri Flewelling is a tech coach in RIverside, CA. She is energetic and excited, and passionate about education and technology. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer. You can find her on Twitter: @edtechari What’s in Our Suitcase?This week we feature Hangouts on Air. Similar to Google Hangouts, Hangouts on Air is a live broadcast that automatically archives to YouTube. Use it for student presentations, parent nights, or flipped video recording. We use Hangouts on Air to record our EduRoadTrip episodes! Learn more here: Getting Started with Hangouts on Air.

I chat with Dr. Amy Fast about self-efficacy.

I chat with Dr. Amy Fast about the importance of mission in improving the state of public education.