This is a full-on emotion researcher geek out with @susandavid_phd on how emotional granularity & agility benefit us. We think that denying our emotions makes us stronger & more resilient, but research shows that it actually makes us LESS resilient. bit.ly/3kyzVXP

Grateful to have had these leaders as assistant principals. Now Ashley_Padilla and emorrissey begin their 2nd year and Gabrielle Ervin M. Ed. begins her journey in principalship! #learningandleading ACE Dallas ISD #levelingup LEAD DallasISD

B.O.Y. Professional Developments are in session Thomas J Rusk Middle School. We are going for gold! Let’s do this! ACE Dallas ISD

beyoncé narrates simone biles' story for the olympics😭🥹

To all “getting to” begin a new school year soon, here’s to making it your best ever. Thanks to each for all that you do!

3 Expectations to create a great culture for new school year!

Welcome back Ram Nation! Our new and returning families Thomas J Rusk Middle School filled the hallways for Meet the Teacher Night! This will be the best year yet!!! #goingforgold NorthDallasVT

💡 Forced, false positivity is not leadership. It's denial.

We are super excited to see you our returning students, and welcoming our new ones to our campus!! #goingforgold

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for our ongoing partnership with Southwest Airlines at Love Field. They generously provided us with hygiene and snack items to support our students. Thank you for everything you do for our campus! #southwestairlineslovefied

The quality of our lives depends not on how many tough emotions we experience, or even their intensity, but on the way we deal with them. The Four C’s of Emotional Agility can help us transform how we approach our emotions.

Got Sustainability? 💭

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Our Open House was a huge success! 🎉 Thank you to all the families, students, and staff who made it such a special event. We’re excited for the school year ahead and grateful for our supportive community! #OpenHouseSuccess #SchoolCommunity #ExcitedForTheYear #goingforgold

Leadership 💯

Feeling genuinely appreciated lifts people up. Being valued and appreciated helps us reinforce a positive sense of self-worth. At the most basic level, it makes us feel safe, which is what frees us to do our best work. #Appreciation #Leadership

Ten Things Great Leaders Say To Create Engaged Teams #FAST #Leadership

PLC’s and some meaningful collaboration time for our ELAR team at the Thomas J Rusk Middle School because we are #goingforgold!! NorthDallasVT ACE Dallas ISD