When Pat Summitt's son was cut, she was upset but- She didn't blame the coach or call the school. She told her son,"You didn't work hard enough.I guarantee if you wear out both of those basketballs,you'll make the team." Don't prepare the path for them- prepare them for the path.

If you want to talk about kids you had last year... DON'T tell their new teacher to watch out for ______ (insert name here). DO give them advice on how you best supported ______ (insert name here).

Pretty sure this is where I am meant to be! ❤️❤️Boston #Boston

These girls make my world go round! #burnettgirlsinboston #bigworldoutthere #startarevolution

Ouch!!! This one stepped on my toes. 👣 #UnderNEWConstruction #InformInspireInfluence

I don't know who decided or when that moving into a principal role meant you needed to break away or separate from the teachers/ staff, but I can tell you it is a horrible philosophy.

Getting ready to flip the bulletin boards @madisonelem with @TAfaulkner_

Stay Positive! This doesn’t mean you ignore reality. It means you address the challenges you face and you stay positive to create a better reality.

Working each day to be a better human🤟🏼

youtu.be/ZMmjaFiFWH8 it was amazing first day at Madison! #igtbac #wearemadison #firstdayofschool

Year 16! Will never forget what it is like to start a classroom or a school year!

Mrs. B is reading letters from past 5th graders! They left a little advice for the new fifth grade family!

Many days I go back to parts of Focus 3 podcasts and recalibrate myself. The podcast with Cori Close and Tim Kight is a great listen! Today is an opportunity to learn and grow AND live my core values!

Groveport Vs. Canal tonight! Today I put my maroon and white away and go for the Black and Red! Beat Canal! #igtbac

Still thinking and excited about the professional learning I was a part of today with Jana Alig and Patrick Callaghan! Thank you!

Mrs. Peterson is taking any minute she can to practice math facts. Student transitioning from lunch have an entrance ticket!

Ms. DeWitt won our first week “Love of Reading” Challenge! She read books to her class about groundhogs!

Mrs. B using a more concrete model to talk about fractions!

Two ways that good intentions become failed efforts: 1. Lower the standards to please people. 2. Too little courage in meaningful moments. Without clear, high standards and the courage to act on them, even the best intentions lead nowhere.

“Why can’t school be more like Disney World?” It costs absolutely nothing to smile, laugh, and make kids feel loved and appreciated.