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“Knowing your WHY makes your HOW more impactful as you work in your purpose”Michael Jr. With the busyness of day to day work in schools, educators seldom take much time to consider and reflect on their WHY. Knowing your WHY fits well into a restorative mindset.
2:58 My WHY makes my job my calling
4:39 People looking for purpose and meaning
5:27 An example of WHY “I know people can change”
6:37 Example of WHY “There’s more to school than academics”
7:43 Whole child developed in restorative practices
9:27 Take a moment to reflect on your WHY
11:05 Teachers feel a high level of control without the corresponding support needed to be working WITH others
12:24 Fear of making mistakes prevents realization of your WHY
13:18 Start with strengths and ask “What made you get into this business?”
15:20 Staff agenda topic – why did you get into education?
16:45 Check in go around questions – What’s something you’re planning? Celebrating? Have learned?
18:31 Ask others “When you were a kid, what did you used to say you wanted to be when you grew up?”
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