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We know so we must do better! #edequity instagram.com/p/CBLMNXUFvfq/…

Just finished listening to Principal Matters podcast with Dr. Jeff Springer on the power of P.L.A.Y - People. Love. Acknowledge. Yearn. Great ideas for leading in any school year but especially this year’s storm!#EncourageEmpathy William D. Parker (Principal Matters Podcast Host) Dr Jeff

The perfect message to end my meditation practice this morning! A reminder to renew my self-care plan as there is so much work to do. #CALM

RESPONSIVE RETURN-TO-SCHOOL UPDATE: The School Board approved the recommendation for a Temporarily Online start to the 2020-21 school year for all students. View details on our website and make your family choice by July 31, 2020. cpschools.com/return-to-scho… #StayConnectedCPS

Not just survive it- thrive it! George Couros #newand betternormal

I love this! Thank you for sharing. #newandimprovednormal

I feel that my number one responsibility is to take care of my staff’s social emotional needs first. They so often don’t care of themselves. In every phone call I make to a staff member, I ask, “what is your self-care plan this week?” #encourageempathy

As you make challenging decisions today, stay calm in your heart. #newandbetternormal #encourageempathy

I am choose gratitude! Play the gratitude countdown game with a friend. Each of you share 10 things you are grateful for today. This will game will train your brain to be free of negative thoughts. #EncourageEmpathy #newandimprovednormal #Calm

I am shedding the old “normal” and becoming the new and improved normal. I am grateful for it! #newandimprovednormal #EncourageEmpathy

What an amazing team! I am so grateful for their service to our community BM Williams Primary

Wow! I am honored to be part of this incredible group of educators. I am so proud to be part of the 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 family! #EncourageEmpathy

I will lead today with a level head and peaceful heart. #EncourageEmpathy #compassion #Calm

I am letting go of the illusion of control. I will make decisions today based on what I know and trust that the rest of it will be okay. #EncouurageEmpathy #Calm

My team! I am grateful for the people who make my job easier. This school year is so hard BUT I am grateful for the memories I am making with my amazing team. The problems they solve blow me away every day. #EncourageEmpathy #gratitude

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We are so excited to welcome you back! We may not be able to see each other face to face just yet, but we wanted to introduce you to our amazing staff! #empowercps… instagram.com/p/CEsNX75Ag6p/…

That’s my team! I am so proud to serve with this compassionate and encouraging staff. They are truly the best!#EncourageEmpathy

YES! This is what I lose sleep over each and every night! I am so worried that I am not enough for my staff right now. They work so hard. #EncourageEmpathy