Middle level assembly 1:45 pm

Richard Ramsey. Now we are talking This guy is the real dealOur children are talking to us every day but sometimes we are not listeningWe have to stop labeling students. That student we call slow can still smile ear to ear Don't judge themWelcome to the world in the middle by Richard RamseyIt all begins in the middleIn the middle is where we make the Difference!WE must build bridges for the studentsWords and wisdom of MAYA ANGELOU-I've learned that no matter what happens today or how bad it seems, life does go on, and it will be a better tomorrow-I've learned that making a living is not the same as making a life-I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chanceNone of us is anything until the least of us is somethingIf you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passionIf you are waiting for easy street stop- because that bus is not comingRELATIONSHIPS PROCESSES PRODUCTSIf we kick the kids out we can have less teachers- good line when teachersbtell you to throw students out!Very important to connect with students by talking with them and not AT themAttitude expectations and a sense of humornare the keys to being a middle school educator or administratorI have to remember to tell everyone the Mrs. Johnson story with the obit.I WISH EVERYONE COULD SEE AND HEAR THIS GUY. I am so engaged I can't take notes...Expect the best because you get what you expectWe can't let teachers look at students and predetermined their successWhen you make kids feel special they will do anything for youKids will say some things to you that will make youbcrazy if you let it! Remind teachers about that too...Yelling does not effect middle school students. You have to be active and do something unexpectedOne teacher was being disrespected so she laid across the floor by the door one day. The kids said whatbare you doing laying on the floor and she said you are treating me like a rug so I figured I would make it easier for you to walk all over me. That was different!Developmental needsVoiceBelongingChoiceFreedomImaginationSuccess-Used the dial up parent call. Ie to lie about why student was absent etc and it was hilariousHow do you build relationshipsTalknwith studentsVisibilityApproachableAvailableBuild communityHave a listening earShow you careLeave your ego at the doorUse self disclosure when appropriate. Be a real personThe 6 PsPriorProperPlanningPreventPoorPerformanceWe all have to stop playing the blame game. I think every speaker has said this during the past three days Programs don't change people, people change peopleEight Habits of the Heart Nurturing attitudeHigh expectationsCourageHopeWe all have to step out of our comfort zone sometimesNobody wants to push the train but everyone wants to ride itHow can you make your students feel welcome in your school?How can you boost your students views of themselves?How can you protect your students of today's problems?This guy is amazing. He even closed with playing "hero" in the background and reciting what matters most about leadershipTell kids they can make it when don't think they can and don't quit. Never quit. Show them you care HE IS BRINGING PEOPLE TO TEARS. Don't eve let anyone tell you that you cant be somebody!If you can get parents to tell you to never stop doing what you are doing. Go out and love a child!Sent from my iPad