Working on my own digital portfolio today; showcasing how I’ve engaged with and shown proficiency in each of the administrative standards this year. #digitaldouglas #digitalliteracy @DDprincipal

We cannot forget to take care of ourselves as well during this time. This quote reminded me of words we’ve heard from our district leaders in the last weeks: grace and flexibility!

Wow! Where have the last two years gone? I'm so thankful for #WPLP NELA for an amazing MSA program and support network for years to come! Cally Hudson Weller Erica Dale Kate Miller

What great experiences NELA & Wake County Public School System have provided on our journey through the Wake Principal Leadership Program the last 2 years. So thankful for these friends & colleagues for their endless encouragement, & wisdom. I know they will make every student, each day happen!

Our district acknowledges the historical system of education is inherently racist and commits itself to dismantling and rebuilding a more equitable, empowering system for every student, each day. We are encouraged to use our voices to ensure our students know black lives matter.

So excited for Carroll LT Magnet to add the amazing Taylar B. Flythe to their leadership team 🎉 She’s the real deal!!

So excited and blessed to join the wonderful Lead Mine Elementary family! Can’t wait to get started! 🎉

What an AWESOME first day and such a warm welcome to the Lead Mine Elementary family!! Met some of our learning leaders and some lovely new kindergarten families! Jena Wojdylo-Kehler @MaddensMatters and #Frenchie make a great welcome committee!

Our Lead Mine Elementary staff has really made some WONDERFUL lemonade out of the crazy lemons life has thrown our way! Glad and grateful to be able to pause the hustle and bustle today to say thank you and have fun together with our staff!

Last week my buddy Dani Hopwood caught me without my shoes on...and needless to say.. she is looking out for me!! Love how Lead Mine Elementary staff are boosting each other’s spirits.

Thankful for Sandy Chambers and Seydric Williams for leading our Master Leadership Symposium this morning and walking us through data stories. The reflection about our role as change-agents being the front line for student discipline was powerful.

Y’all. It’s just too sweet! I’ve felt blessed to be part of the Lead Mine family since my first day! Lead Mine Elementary knows how to make you feel appreciated!! Thank you Leopards!!!

I call this compilation “Selfies with some of the best Assistant Principal thought partners and friends” - thankful for each of them and their continued patience, support and ideas as we navigate our 1st year as APs together! So many others out there..but no selfies to go with!!

Thought I was surprising DeAnna and Ms. Schneid classes today as their mystery reader...Turns out they had a surprise in store for me with appreciation posters! Definitely feeling the leopard love this week!! 🐆💕 Lead Mine Elementary

I’ve seen in the past 8 months being an AP is never glamorous but beautiful work to be a part of! I felt showered with love this week, especially from Jena Wojdylo-Kehler who took a chance on me and continues to support me in navigating AP life! Thank you for everything LME! Lead Mine Elementary

I’m OVERWHELMED by the appreciation I’ve been shown this week!! Everyone has such busy schedules.. I’m honored that friends, coworkers, students, families, basically EVERYONE has taken time out of busy schedules to celebrate me!! How did I get this lucky?! So thankful and blessed

I’m telling y’all. The mine has the cutest, greatest, most creative crew around.