Being kind, caring, supportive and patient with your staff doesn't make you a weak or soft admin; it makes you a leader.

What Teachers need in 2021: 1) feel safe / supported 2) emotional connection/ relationships 3) feel respected 4) appreciation 5) value within the team 6) their input/ feedback heard 7) innovation/ creativity 8) support for self care 9) treated professionally 10) A Raise!

When I am asked my number one piece of advice for a new admin it is simply to take care of your staff. If you take care of them, they will always take care of the students. A culture of care, support, and encouragement is a culture when everyone can thrive.

Great morning with this SPED team during the Spring Games medal drive.by.....#TeamSISD.

I have been incredibly fortunate to work with some amazing individuals, that have taught me these very things! Thank you to you all of the wonderful admin that I have had the pleasure of working with! #WisdomWednesday

What some leaders don’t understand about the soft stuff(empathy, support, encouragement, appreciation) is that it is often the hard stuff but it is always the most important stuff.

When I walk in a school, I don’t just observe to see if front office or teachers are happy. I observe custodians, cafeteria workers, everyone. Because building positive school culture means everyone is valued & appreciated. And it shows!

My new work family Jenifer Hansen. Love working with these ladies...Terri Flores @amedina_HHES Hbarri01 #TeamSISD Edith Carrillo #homeawayfromhome

❤Spring Games 2022❤@amedina_HHES @jsaenz_CI @AJansen_CI Melissa M Olivarez @MGarcia_Cl #TeamSISD

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month with Terry Flores #TeamSISD #MothersDay

Las Brujas Gilbert R . Martinez #SPEDstrongloteria @jsaenz_CI @AJansen_CI Melissa M Olivarez #SISD @jvasquez_EHS CoachTNieves @NVelarde_DWS

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Celebrating diags' week early with @jvasquez_EHS Clarissa Mijares Virginia Carrizal Amber Armendariz #TeamSISD Socorro ISD

We Love Our ASD Specialist! Clarissa Mijares Virginia Carrizal @jvasquez_EHS #TeamSISD Melissa M Olivarez @AJansen_CI Jorge Sáenz

Thank you @LMancera_CI for helping us decrease the ill-effects of sitting too much. We truly appreciate it @AJansen_CI ! Virginia Carrizal Clarissa Mijares

Thank you all for your love, dedication, and the gains. I’m so proud of you all. Thank you for the gesture. Elizabeth Jacobo Maria Angeles Angie G 𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓽𝔂 𝓗𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓸𝓷 Diana Cruz Virginia Carrizal @c_carmona_ehs Valeria de la Peña Yvette Aguirre Gilbert R . Martinez

Hot Chocolate Station Gilbert R . Martinez with Mr. Desi Gonzales April Medina Virginia Carrizal Socorro ISD

Wishing a joyful Diagnostician Week to these remarkable women. Your dedication and efforts are truly appreciated. You play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our special education department. 🤗 Esther Valle Alfredo I Gómez Manny Lothamer Manuel Serros Luis Martinez, MBA

Thought of the day: A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected. Grateful for the wonderful team at Eastlake for a wonderful Diagnostician’s Week full of love, gifts and food. 🥰