Leadership is not an expertise. Leadership is a constant education.

Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.

Teachers don’t always need a new strategy, a new activity, or a new resource. Sometimes… what they need is some encouragement. They need to be reminded that they are professionals, that they are good at what they do, and that what they are doing every day really does matter.

"From an adult lens, we wouldn’t say grown-ups have suffered learning loss across this pandemic. We've all learned more than we ever have. Why are we saying this about kids?" ~Lucy Calkins #TCRWP #SupperClub

"When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl

You know it’s gonna be a good ltisdschools #AssistantPrincipal meeting when you start off with critical reading, speaking, & thinking 🤓 Thank you Stefani Vickery for the time to learn & lead together as a PLC this morning 👊🏻 #TXed #WeLeadTX #edleadership #noticeandnote

A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything.

A very short and sentimental chapter from The Comfort Book. Something I tell myself at rock bottom.

Another chapter from The Comfort Book that took months of excruciating research.

I’m just going to leave this here

If you haven’t seen it yet, @itskerrii’s race at the Olympic Trials is something to behold—but her grace and grit in this interview might be even more special. We are all so proud of you, Sha’Carri! Can't wait to see what you do in Tokyo! 👏🏾

If you notice a successful principal, you should assume there is a faculty and staff that is crushing it.

It's time to brag. Austin is the best place to live in Texas, and in the top 10 #BestPlaces to live in the U.S., according to @USNews. bit.ly/3lsnWdx

"Isn’t it incredible that even small changes in teacher talk ('Be ready to show me...' vs. 'Be ready to share...') could transform how students respond to us?" Mike Anderson ASCD #edchat Small Shifts in Teacher Talk Make a Big Difference: bit.ly/3irTyBB

Teachers, don’t assign yourself homework over winter break.

Safe & stable relationships can nurture healthy lifestyle choices & help protect our brains & bodies from the harmful effects of stress. Let your loved ones know you care by spending time with them, or, if far apart, letting them know you're thinking of them w/ these gift ideas:

Never forget why you do it!

Ran into a lot of people the last week and said “reach out if I can ever help you.” I mean it. Whether we are acquaintances, colleagues, or I was your old principal. There is purpose in helping others succeed. An abundance mentality means there is enough success for all of us.

When you point fingers, you're choosing to pick a fight. Not every hill is meant to die on. Choose your battles and make sure they are worth fighting. #OwnYourEpic