Have a Good Life: Greatness Requires Internal Toughness with Bridget Belcastro Transformative Principal 260

Greatness Requires Internal Toughness with Bridget Belcastro Transformative Principal 260

Sunday, January 6, 2019 by jethrojones

Bridget Belcastro is the principal of Johnnsburg Elementary School.

Principal of every grade level in K-12
Why Bridget joined the mastermind.
I’m always just starting out, even in my 12th year.
Makes me reflect on things that I have experienced.
I can give recommendations or experiences that helped me.
I do have some very specific goals for my career, and I get those through the mastermind.
Intimacy of it, we all have time each week to share what we are doing.
GRIT Program - Greatness Requires Internal Toughness.
A team of 10 teachers developed the lessons.
There is a new series of lessons for each grade level.
We talk about Goal Setting, Perseverance, Overcoming Obstacles, Reflection, Growth Mindset, Etc.
Talk about brain research and famous failures.
Teachers buy into it more when we create it.
Year 1 was very easy, all the lessons look the same.
Year 2 was a little more challenging with fresh approach and different topics.
Year 3 is really challenging.
Teachers have t-shirts Got GRIT?
If I fail, I’ll be OK. I’ll just try it a different way!
Restorative practices - Problem-solving skills
Working through frustrations with kids.
Make sure our practice matches what we’re preaching.
Are we giving kids chances to show that the “Yet” part?
How to be a transformative principal? Reminding yourself that you’re all in this together. Making sure that your staff believes it!

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!