So thankful for social media during this time! I miss you @bethany_lee1 and all of our precious friends and students! ❤️

So thankful for my colleagues and Hudson’s teachers for their love of their students! Life is truly better at the lakes! 🤩#lifeisbetteratthelakes

Spending the day outside in the beautiful sunshine is the perfect blessing especially when it is spent with these three sweethearts. ❤️ #hudsonjames #hensleybrooke #savagepup #blessings #sunshineforthesoul

Thank you for speaking this truth! ❤️ Ron Clark

We cannot wait to get our Pen Pal letters from our sweet kiddos! Learning and having fun at the same time. Oh, how we miss our students. @bethany_lee1 #lifeisbetteratthelakes #literacymatters #snailmail #distancelearningcanbefun

I love the feeling of opening my mailbox to see precious pen pal letters from our kiddos! I am SO excited about this project! #@bethany_lee1 #penpalbuddies #snailmailforthewin #lovekeepingintouch #keepingitreal

Today was such a precious opportunity to connect with my students! After loading up the car and making 20 special visits, my heart was overflowing. I was able to spread a little joy and let them know how much I love them! @bethany_lee1 @MaryAlcornGLES Jeb Arp

So proud of my husband and the work done at Floyd!

Hudson’s official first and last day of Pre-K pics! I can’t believe how much he and Hensley have grown. We will miss our amazing GLES Pre-K teachers, but we know they have prepared us for a wonderful year ahead in Kindergarten! Hensley’s not far behind! @MaryAlcornGLES Jeb Arp

Nightly story time and snuggles with my precious baby girl makes everything better! #literacybeginsathome #sillymouseandhiscookies #hensleybrookelovesbooks #mamasgirl #snugglesandsmiles #keepmeinthemoment #thelittlethingsarethebigthings

Tomorrow we will open our schools under the most difficult of circumstances, and things will not be perfect. However, our great educators will be there waiting with joy in their hearts, and eager to do the job they love.

The Sanders crew had an incredible first few days of school! Hudson is so proud to be a Kindergarten eagle and Hensley is rocking her 3 year old class at WCA! I know God is going to do mighty things through us this year! #ToGodbetheglory Floyd County Schools @MaryAlcornGLES Jeb Arp

This is how we learn and play- all in, 100%, everyday! #Kindergartenrocks #lifeisbetteratthelakes #hudsonjames #thisboylovesschoollikehismama

Dot Day at GLES was a huge hit! Our “mark” can take us anywhere! #dotday2020 #makeyourmark #beautyisinthesimplestthings #cutedotseverywhere #alwaysbebraveenoughtotry #lifeisbetteratthelakes @MaryAlcornGLES Jeb Arp GLES

Please provide feedback. It’s time to dismantle our high stakes testing system and create something that works for all of our students.

When your incredibly thoughtful office staff rolls their awesomeness to your classroom for special teacher treats, your heart overflows and you know just how blessed you are to be loved and appreciated every single day! #lifeisbetteratthelakes #bootifultreats @MaryAlcornGLES

Good school culture is never a fluke. It results from educators who love their job and make decisions based on the best interests of kids!

I’ve noticed that strong teachers don’t just have high expectations for their students; they have high expectations for themselves. I think that’s one of their secrets.

Beginning ​March 8, Floyd will provide COVID-19 vaccines for educators and others now eligible under Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines. Click on the following link to see if you are eligible and to make an appointment: bit.ly/3c4emuh

I love when amazing leaders move on from the classroom to lead other amazing teachers, but I also love when amazing leaders remain in the classroom. Never underestimate the talent in the classroom.