A4 - I still value relationships above everything else. I will always start from a place of care and concern for staff and students. This experience has just reinforced this mindset for me. #PIAchat

A3 - What do we need to do with universal Tier I instruction so that we are reaching all kids before the gaps emerge or evals are necessary? I want to keep pushing on this as much as possible. #PIAchat

I read Half Time by Bob Buford. How can I move from success to significance? How am I going to positively impact others during the second half of my life? Lots of reflection... #PIAchat

A1 - I've been so impressed with the high level of collaboration between staff. I hope this continues! #PIAchat

Christian Pleister, elementary principal in Wisconsin. I always wanted to be a pro surfer. #PIAchat

A3 - I try to remember something significant that is going on in every staff members' lives and then follow up on that during the year. #PIAchat

A2 - Our PTO is organizing a different random act of virtual kindness each day next week and encouraging families to reach out to as many staff as possible. #PIAchat

A1 - I think a personal note of thanks means more to an educator than most other things. "Thanks for caring for my kid" goes a long way. #PIAchat

Christian Pleister, Elementary Principal in Wisconsin. Staff are very appreciative of personal check-ins with them during this time. #PIAchat

A3 - Virtual Fish Fry Dinners with family members via FaceTime. Big deal in WI! #PIAchat

A2 - I am trying to send positive video selfies a couple times a week specifically to staff to let them know I miss all of them! #PIAchat

A1 - Attending as many virtual class meetings as possible, reaching out to families from whom we're not hearing much during the day. The #PIAchat

Christian Pleister, elementary principal from Wisconsin. Figuring out how to conduct interviews via Google Hangouts! #PIAchat

A3 - Students are displaying way more creativity in the work. The opportunity to work in a different manner has really opened the possibilities! #PIAchat

A2 - I've also seen way more collaboration. Very inspiring! #PIAchat

A2 - Staff are using virtual learning as an opportunity to rethink their brick and mortar teaching. #PIAchat

A1 - Finding balance. And trying to help staff do the same! #PIAchat

Good evening! Christian Pleister, elementary principal, Brookfield, WI. Warm weather! #PIAchat

A3 - youtube.com/watch?v=vsYBtfQ3… #piachat

A2 - Helping teachers be OK with the fact they're not going to cover every piece of curriculum. It's OK! #piachat