#rwmentoringmoments Therapeutic Thursday. Try something to maintain the best version of yourself. Listen to a podcast, read a book, go for a walk, or simply take a breathe. robwottawa.com/podcast

#rwmentoringmoments Worldly Wednesday!! Focus on problem solving skills with a global perspective! The jobs we are preparing kids for do not exist, so focus on soft skills!!

#rwmentoringmoments Multidimensional Monday!! @darrinpeppard and @gcouros - We do not have the answers especially with all the layers of our schools and community! Great episode!!

#rwmentoringmoments Financial Friday! Clubs and trips are great ways to teach children about financial responsibility!!! Selling tickets, organizing scholarships, or fundraising for a trip are all opportunities to teach!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Think-career Thursday. Think WHO you want to be not WHAT you wan to be. Explore our interests and wonders!!! And have FUN!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Well-balanced Wednesday! Keep the Family / Work life as balanced as you can. Be Balanced for your Ss and Ts, being a consistent person helps people to feel supported.

#rwmentoringmoments Tailored Tuesday!! Meet people where they are at in the moment. Differentiate our leadership to Ss and Ts. Empathize before customize.

#rwmentoringmoments Melting Monday! Be flexible, adaptable, and teachable. Be like water!!! Always learning and growing.

#rwmentoringmoments Freezing and Frigid Friday. Look closely for those who may need a little extra love. Our PTAs or other organizations could help those who might be in need.

#rwmentoringmoments Think-Ahead Thursday. What is your legacy lesson? What will your students/teachers remember of you 10 years from now?

#rwmentoringmoments with David Wicks, COO of @esboces, David unpacks his journey from physics to leading 51 districts towards the future. Episode drops on Monday 2/2 at 5am Available on #Spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic and my website: robwottawa.com/podcast #edusky

#rwmentoringmoments Well-Intentioned Wednesday!!! Always put others first! Think with the best of intentions from the start. Serve our students and teachers!!

#rwmentoringmoments Snow Topped Tuesday (Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, for some). Be safe as you hear in today. Be careful around the bus stops.

#rwmentoringmoments Frolicking Friday. Give everyone some grace when they are a bit crazed for whatever the reason. You never know what people are walking in the door from.

#LIETS Calling LI educators!!!! Proposals are being accepted for our Long Island Educators Teacher Summit with Keynote Andrew Marotta! It will be held on 2/28 at Hauppauge HS! #edusky Please submit proposals here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/long-islan...

#rwmentoringmoments Thought-proving Thursday!!! Build assessments that make our children think…. We need problem solvers and collaborators!!!! Let’s create great thinkers together! #EduSky

#rwmentoringmoments Assessment Worried Wednesday!!! Day two of midterms, many children worry about these tests so give them time to breathe and show your support with kindness.

#rwmentoringmoments Mid-Term Tuesday!!! Best of luck to all students on their exams. Teachers, good luck in supporting our children!!

#rwmentoringmoments You’re never Finished Friday!!! Growth mindset, we will never be finished… always learn, work to grow indefinitely, and strive for improvement!!

#rwmentoringmoments Thoroughbred Thursday!!!! Don’t doubt your days, make your days count!!! Failing forward!! We don’t often see the hard work behind success!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Winning Wednesday!!! When we achieve our target to connect we have a small win, several small wins = LARGE win!! Connecting with a new person is a win, build your network too!! Win Win!!!

#rwmentoringmoments On Target Tuesday!!! Are we practicing our skills? Are we learning new ideas? Are we on Target to be a lifelong learner?! Read, reflect, and reciprocate!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Masterful Monday!! Mastery mindset is a fixed goal, being masterful is always learning and practicing to remain as a master of your craft!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Figure it out Friday! Problem solve, collaborate, and innovate. Lead and teach. That’s what we do!! Inspire!!

#rwmentoringmoments Let’s Think Thursday! Ask questions, listen to understand! Build empathy towards others and situations!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Ask Why Wednesday! We can all learn more and hone our listening skills by asking questions rather than responding. Think inquiry-based learning!

#rwmentoringmoments Tactical Tuesday! Take the time to plan ahead, don’t over plan, just be strategic and line up the learning with our breaks!!

#rwmentoringmoments Memorable Monday! Lead and teach with empathy, remember what it’s like to be a kid. Check out my new podcast that dropped today!!! robwottawa.com/podcast

Great way to start your morning back to school. #rwmentoringmoments with Dan Brazil Liance, episode drops tomorrow (1/5) at 5am. Dan is a great friend that I taught with at Longwood! Available on #Spotify #applepodcasts #amazonmusic and my website: robwottawa.com/podcast

#rwmentoringmoments O Tannenbaum Tuesday!! Enjoy this season of giving everyone. Be well.

#rwmentoringmoments Merry Magical Monday!!! You make a difference each day! Use your magic for good!!!

#LIETS Calling LI educators!!!! Proposals are being accepted for our Long Island Educators Teacher Summit! It will be held on 2/28 at Hauppauge HS #LIELS Registration: tinyurl.com/52aa57d9 Proposals: tinyurl.com/4kd4f7ax #edusky

I do this all the time. The messages of appreciation are exponential!!! Totally worth it!

#rwmentoringmoments Family Friendly Friday! Create a culture of care and a sense of family within your school. And support a family-first mindset. Be well.

#rwmentoringmoments Holiday Themed Thursday! It’s ok to have fun in school with our students and teachers! Laugh, be silly, and maybe just maybe if our kids see us having fun: then they’ll have fun too!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Winter Warlock Wednesday! Warm the hearts of everyone we come in contact with each day! Make a person smile! Be the reason a person comes to school!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Under the Tree Train Tuesday!!! Try something new, recognize an under recognized student, say hello to a different teacher, and get off that circling track!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Mistletoe Monday! Care for the people you teach and lead!

#rwmentoringmoments Jack Frost Friday!!!! Be aware and beware of Jack Frost who can keep us frozen in time!! Always grow, always wonder if there is a better way!!! Go inspire!

#rwmentoringmoments Theatrical Thursday! The classroom is our stage! Give your best performance everyday!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Winter Wonderland Wednesday! We can share in our seasons of giving!!! Build empathy for one another and support one another in our celebrations of family!

#rwmentoringmoments Twinkling Tuesday! Everyone deserves to shine and twinkle! Allow the space for people to be their very best!!!

#rwmentoringmoments “H” is for Humbled Blog reflection. The original was from COVID!!! Crazy to see my “office” photo!!! robwottawa.com/blog-%2F-mor...

#rwmentoringmoments Merry Monday! Teaching and leading is a calling! We GET to go to school each day!

#rwmentoringmoments Frosty Friday!!! Reinvent yourself each year!!!! We should change along with our students and teachers.

#rwmentoringmoments Thermal Thursday!!! Read the temperature of the room, use our intuition, and pivot when needed!!! Stay warm too!!!

#rwmentoringmoments Wrapping Paper Wednesday. We never know the burdens a person is holding no matter how they appear. Listen to understand rather than respond.

#rwmentoringmoments Tinsel Tuesday! There has to be a lesson or metaphor here somewhere?!

#rwmentoringmoments Merry Monday!!! We have to feel well to be our best!!!! Here we are in the season of giving!

Reminder: This episode drops tomorrow. #RWMentoringMoments robwottawa.com/podcast