The whole of these United States of America, Republicans and Democrats alike, needed that fly. It was a gift from God’s celestial shore. Just a few more weary days and then. I’ll fly away.

Putting grades in for first quarter and we’re all arguing about whether no-shows get zeros or fifties And someone tells me not to worry about it, because “middle school grades don’t count anyways” I wonder, then, why we give them out at all?

The more you connect, the less you correct! #relationshipsmatter Collaborative Learning Solutions Courtney Franklin

Today was such a refreshing day of professional development! As a counselor, I love collaborating and understanding how I can support students and teachers. Today’s topics included SEL, attendance, behavior and grading equity! Dr. Jessica Mendoza Desert Ridge Academy Desert Sands USD

Normalize apologizing without making excuses, being defensive, or justifying the mistake, but also, normalize asking clarifying questions, believing the best about someone, and giving grace for growth.

“I have soo many jobs or careers that I wanna do now. At first I didn’t know what I wanted to do but now I do.” A 6th grade student after completing the californiacolleges.edu interest profiler. Absolutely love helping students find their purpose✨

My students are future nurses, engineers, business owners, biologist, teachers, psychologists, air traffic controllers, professional athletes, and so many more! One reason I love californiacolleges.edu it gives hopes and dreams to young minds. Desert Ridge Academy Dr. Jessica Mendoza

Got my selfie with Trish Hatch at #NSCLC2021 🙌🏼 Corwin 📖

Kids need to see adults: - Reading books - Working hard - Taking care of themselves - Making mistakes - Learning from mistakes - Being happy - Being sad - Helping others - Standing up - Voting - Playing - Being silly - Being serious - Being scared - Being brave - Being kind

Stop focusing on changing the behavior. Instead focus on changing how you respond to the behavior. One I control. One I don’t. #1 rule learned in #recovery- “If I change me I change everything around me.” #bethechange #leader #thatonekid

Find your crew, your corner, your niche, your spot, your lane, your whatever, then chill. Invest there. Grow there. Be there.

"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A simple leadership tip: Kids and adults who feel noticed feel like they belong - belonging matters.

A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything.

As adults, we cannot expect children to know exactly how they should respond to every situation. They’re learning. They’re kids.

It's deceptively simple, but the best way to empower a child is to point out their strengths, help them articulate goals, & tell them you believe they can do ANYTHING. Someday they may forget the dreams they had at 12 or 13, but they'll never forget that someone believed in them.

A real leader doesn't lead because they want a title. They lead because there's something that must be changed for the better.

Negative leaders attack their team when there's a problem. Positive leaders work with their team to attack the problem.

We need to keep our students engaged & empowered, not busy. #CodeBreaker

Love this one pager from ASCA #schoolcounseling schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/c8d97…