Monday, December 8, 2014

#HappyToHelp

I shared the following video from KLM with some peers and think it’s worth sharing for everyone. Watch the link first then read below….


Talk about Branding. What makes your class/school different? Are you truly a team of collaborating professionals? As I watched this video, I saw everyone pitching in to make the customer experience #1 priority. I saw no titles and no division of jobs based on job description. Everyone was doing exactly what needed to be done to make the customer happy. To give them an experience that made them want to come back. To create memories that last. We happen to offer the same services for our students, but are we doing it together? A personal challenge for me, from this point on, is to have the #happytohelp mentality. No matter what class you teach…. I want to help. Mother Theresa said, “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” So, how can you help other teachers make their classes great? What service can you offer to make your school great? Eliminate the boundaries of classroom walls and the isolation of staying in your comfort zone. Hopefully you agree…..with a little #happytohelp mentality the student experience will be like none other. I challenge you to seek out a colleague; offer a fresh perspective and be #happytohelp!

B1,

John


Monday, December 1, 2014

Leave your mark...

I shared this with our staff today and thought it was worthy of attaching to the ole' blog. I hope you leave a MARK!

What kind of mark are you leaving on your students? I read Mark Sanborn’s blog today and thought about our students. Are we making a difference in their lives? Do they leave knowing we care and that we gave it our all? When’s the last time you didn’t teach but took the time to learn more about your student’s? I hope you take the time before winter break to be committed in building relationships. Don’t get caught up in deadlines and schedules. Look at your lesson plans and question what experiences are you creating. Leave a mark. Let them know you care!



























B1,

John