Nuggets of wisdom for the new school year from my experiences as an Educator.

HAPPENING NOW: Johnston County Public Schools is celebrating its improved student test scores. Johnston County is the only school system in #NC to see a major decrease in under-performing schools. 14 schools were low-performing in 2018/19. This year, 5 schools are listed as low-performing. WRAL NEWS in NC

SO excited ab Data Days w. Corinth-Holders Elementary School 🤩 1st & 5th have been on fire engaging in data based prob solving so far & we can’t wait for the rest 🔥 Grateful for teachers & leaders who think outside the box to meet the needs of all our learners 🥰 Johnston County Public Schools MTSS Johnston County Public Schools #growth ↗️

It was my pleasure to be apart of Corinth Holder High's Data Based Problem Solving Meeting, facilitated by MTSS lead Ms. Webb and AP Booth. Great conversations and strategic planning around data! Johnston County Public Schools MTSS Corinth Holders High Nicholas King Dr. Tamara Thomas

Great data conversations facilitated by Tim Chartrand, MTSS lead at North Johnston High School! #studentsfirst North Johnston High Go Panthers! Johnston County Public Schools MTSS Nicholas King Dr. Tamara Thomas

West Johnston High School's Data Based Problem Solving meeting facilitated by Jennifer Birkhead, MTSS Lead! #studentsfirst Johnston County Public Schools MTSS Nicholas King Dr. Tamara Thomas West Johnston High School

Good leaders know that to achieve long-term success you will always need outside help. Chose wisely. And don’t wait until you need a friend to try and make a friend. Networks are the key to support—today and tomorrow.

Thank you Principal Dr. Chena Cayton, Ayden Grifton High School, and Pitt County for your hospitality and sharing your High School MTSS Model. It's wonderful to witness all you do for your students. #studentsfirst Johnston County Public Schools MTSS

You get the best effort from others not by lighting a fire beneath them, but by building a fire within - Bob Nelson #sweetmemories #literacycoach #elementaryed

Great visit today with Cleveland High School's phenomenal Essentials and Foundations teachers! Thank you for all you do for students! #walkthroughs #RIMETime Nicholas King Dr. Tamara Thomas Johnston County Public Schools MTSS Cleveland High NC

CIA Room 206 loves Ms. Donna! We love you!

This! #inquirymindset Trevor MacKenzie

An arts education is essential to the whole of education. Art heals. Art inspires. Art engages. It shapes our thinking, and it moves us to action. Raising the bar in education must include the arts.

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… academic recovery can only happen as a result of high quality EVERYDAY teaching…

Another phenomenal performance by Gray’s Creek High choir #waytogoParis #proudauntie Gray's Creek High School CHOIRS Gray’s Creek High School

Important reminder! 🙌

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