Kim Fine

A1 While not PD, one of our most successful moments as a community was table top conversations that included discussions on PD. We are excited to provide staff what they are seeking and feel they need based on those conversations in the year and years to come. #MLDSchat

A1 Working on how to make all the required onboarding at the start of the year more engaging and less eye rolling not this again. #MLDSchat

Hi all! Kim, principal in St. Louis, Mo. Today was the last day of students. Slime time. #MLDSchat

A3 The graduate parade. The whole building comes out to celebrate our graduates after they take their senior group photo. #MLDSchat

@awall777 @MsTaylor_PHS I have checklists for my checklists. I like “task dump!”

@ToniDBass Yes! I know I’m not alone feeling like I’m treading water April through the end of the year.

@KimFine2 I think that is the difficult thing - admin is so busy prepping for next year and that is what makes it all feel so overwhelming! #MLDSchat

A1. One day at a time! With my head halfway into the next school year I’m trying to make sure I’m staying present and not losing sight of the now. #MLDSchat

Hi all! Kim Fine, high school principal in St. Louis, Mo. #MLDSchat

@foxtheatrestl Will the curtain time be delayed due to weather tonight?

A3. Being restorative doesn’t mean lack of accountability. Being held accountable is part of the restoration. Including students in the outcomes. “Tell me what you think the next steps should be?” nearly always results in a student holding him/herself accountable. #MLDSchat

@halliesmills Yes! Making sure I’m giving each person my undivided attention.

A2: Intentionally listening and putting down all the other “things” when talking to staff. #MLDSchat

A2. Checking in. Not just immediately after an incident but throughout the day and days that follow. Covering a class when they need and should take time to regroup. Listening and supporting throughout all the pieces of a given situation. #MLDSchat

@jf_converse Hey John!

Hey everyone. John Converse, Director of RP from St Charles MO #MLDSchat

A1. For me restorative practices means identifying ways to repair relationships and community - which leans starting with building the relationships and community! #MLDSchat

Hi all! Kim Fine, high school principal in St. Louis, Mo. #MLDSchat

A2 Don’t forget to apply what we know about good teaching to PD. Engagement of staff is not just “sit and get” presentations. #MLDSchat

@KimFine2 Okay! I’ll definitely share!! It’s all on a Google Form.

A1: I start with a needs assessment that is very carefully crafted so it hits lots of different goals for the building & district. #mldschat

Hi all! Kim Fine, high school principal in St. Louis, Mo. #MLDSchat

A3 Schedule it and have an accountability partner! #MLDSchat