Q3 My favorite chapter in the book is the one on Joyful and Engaging Classrooms! Children need them! How can we cultivate schools with cultures that children look forward to attending each day? #VAESPChat

Q2 How do we find better ways to connect and build relationships with students? Help someone tonight! They want to know! #VAESPChat

Q1 curiosity is important. I realize I don’t know what I don’t know- so ask lots of questions #vaespchat

Krista Arnold Ex Director of VAESP #GoBills #vaespchat

In just 2 hours, The December #VAESPCHAT will take place today: Sunday , December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- Principal, Author, Speaker: @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships, Joy, and Resilience

The December #VAESPCHAT will take place TOMORROW Sunday , December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- Principal, Author, Speaker: @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships, Joy, and Resilience. @Joe_Sanfelippo @PrincipalKafele @JerryJonesEdu

The December #VAESPCHAT will take place TOMORROW Sunday , December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- Principal, Author, Speaker: @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships,Joy, and Resilience @MrsASchott @KbartonKrista @egoodman1215 @NAESP

When leaders protect peace, listen deeply, and recognize others, the brain releases chemicals that strengthen trust, safety, and motivation. It’s not fluff, it’s physiology. Belonging isn't built by rules or policies, it's built by people! #TheScienceOfKindness #Kindness

Q2: One of the things we talk about in the book is the idea of replacing “buy-in” with “try-in”. Instead of selling an initiative or idea, we try it out and see how it works. What benefits do you see in this approach? #VAESPchat #LessTalkMoreAction

A1: I have worked in Improvement Science & PDSA cycles very similar to this research cycle. A challenge is Ss behaviors & noise in cafe. We have a "cafegymatorium" & we have to squeeze in to free up the gym for PE. We are trying a strategy & looking how it helps Ss #VAESPCHAT

Hello! I am Megan from SWVA. Meeting topics that have been on repeat...sometimes it feels like Groundhogs Day #VAESPCHAT

Krista Arnold Executive Director of VAESP #GOBILLS #vaespchat

The November #VAESPCHAT will take place this Sunday , November 2, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- School Leader, Author, Speaker: @AllysonApsey Topic: Less Talk, More Action. #ZONE3chat @KbartonKrista @Principal_EL @MHawley_3 @egoodman1215 @MrsASchott @AmyGonzales622

Thanks to everyone who contributed to a highly successful @NAESP National Distinguished Principals Program. Congratulations to the NDP class of 2025. We salute you and sincerely appreciate the terrific leadership you provide for the students and communities you serve!

The November #VAESPCHAT will take place on Sunday , November 2, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- School Leader, Author, Speaker: @AllysonApsey Topic: Less Talk, More Action. #Zone3Chat @MEMSPA @Principal_EL @LexiOHudson @DrChrisCulver @egoodman1215 @KbartonKrista @efranksnaesp

Q4. Although I just posted this link, all the recommendations are good and will help guide you in this area. https://t.co/ZV3PZjBTZ7 #VAESPchat

Q4: How can school leaders advocate for student data privacy and protection in tech contracts and vendor agreements? #VAESPchat #Zone3Chat @NAESP @theVAESP @KrysiaGabenski

Q2 #VAESPchat being intentional with the tools exposing Ss having open dialog with all staff and Ss input

Q3: What policies should be in place to ensure transparency and accountability in how AI is used in schools? #VAESPchat #Zone3Chat @NAESP @theVAESP @KrysiaGabenski

Q1: What are the biggest challenges you face when trying to keep up with emerging AI and tech policies? #VAESPchat #Zone3Chat @NAESP @theVAESP @KrysiaGabenski