#ThoughtForTheDay Gossip is one of the biggest culture killers of any organization. By staying silent we may be sending the wrong message. How will you defend those in your organization who are the victims of gossip? Start today by responding in a different way…via #Culturize

It’s Spring Book Fair this week at Blattman Elementary! @BlattmanLibrary Blattman ES

Fourth Graders did a fabulous job presenting their book reviews! @BlattmanLibrary Blattman ES NISDLibraryServices

Because our story is worth telling!💛

7 things that will improve your team: 1. Love 2. Selflessness 3. Encouragement 4. Unity 5. Optimism 6. Communication 7. Vulnerability 7 things that will sabotage your team: 1. Energy Vampires 2. Complaining 3. Ego 4. Selfishness 5. Jealousy 6. Resentment 7. Bitterness

Goal to end the school year: Seek out & thank the ‘invisible’ people within our schools who quietly do their work without much acknowledgement or attention. These team members are often the ‘linchpin’ glue holding everything together & without them we’d struggle mightily.

"Grading does not improve learning, in the same way a scale does not cause someone to lose weight." #grading #teaching bit.ly/2EvwtK9 Tom Schimmer

Building a great team is not just about feeding the positive. We must also weed the negative. Identify it. Confront it. Transform it. Remove it.

Viva Fiesta. The 2nd grade float parade was a success. Our hallways were full of music, vibrant colors and confetti. Viva Blattman.

Embarrassed to be a 7th generation Texan!

Each student belongs and deserves to feel that they are valued. ❤️

Happening Now! @BlattmanLibrary @JonathanAuxie #storyfest2019

My thoughts exactly!

Treat people as if they are doing the very best they can... because often times, they are. Nobody intentionally goes out to do a bad job. This applies to all facets of everyday #life.

I’m so excited for my Blattman Family! #onceablackbearalwaysablackbear

#ThoughtForTheDay Effective teachers & administrators understand that kids & staff hear our words, but believe our actions. What will your actions say today & moreover, this school year? #LiveYourExcellence

Loved catching up with these two special ladies. #NISDLegends#BlattmanAndBeyond#Legendsinourownminds Carin Roubion Adermann

Your influence as a leader is directly proportional to the relationships you have with your team.

My heart is full! Love you, my dear friends!

Retired and proud!