Have a Good Life: Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286

Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286

Saturday, July 6, 2019 by jethrojones

Revolutions Start with Relationships with Darren Ellwein Transformative Principal 286

Social media: Tailor everything to the learner - via @dellwein

Darren Ellwein is my dessert bro and principal at the middle level in South Dakota!

Revolution is about a group of people.
From a staff culture standpoint: there was some kickback.
It’s so much fun!
Personalizing learning - what small steps do you need to take?
Tailor everything to the learner.
Mastery projects - success criteria
You have to give up control.
Relationships “it feels like my family.”
Let the kids decide the norms.
Waiting on content for 2-3 weeks.
Done with our standards before we get to the standardized tests.
personalizedlearningtools.com
Personalized Learning is not about sitting in front of a computer all day.
Starts with a relationship, then goes on to flexible content.
Those kids broke in adults every year!
Hannah and Alex - there was a pace set for everyone, even though it didn’t match.
She would tell you she wouldn’t go back to the way it was.
How to be a transformative principal? Be your own person. Hold on to your beliefs. Have the mindset of serving kids.

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!