Yes! I did this with my staff on Tuesdays! We called it Terrific Telephone Tuesdays. We all picked 2 parents to call to give a student shout out. As a Principal, I called 2 staff members. Filled us all!

This is so helpful my colleagues! Especially my leader friends!

In summary: (1) Family time is limited—cherish it. (2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones. (3) Partner time is significant—never settle. (4) Children time is precious—be present. (5) Coworker time is significant—find energy. (6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.

“When someone does something wrong, don’t forget the things they did right.”

Look at my hornets all grown up! We still are readers, writers and mathematicians!

Love both of these ladies! Lady leaders rock!

Lots of LOVE & LIGHT coming your way from S.C. as you open the doors to staff & students this year! Be the LOVE & LIGHT for each other & your students. LOVE my colleagues & friends@ AACPS and the Guild! Let’s GO!!! 👍🌟

Leadership development is a journey that I experienced first hand. Here if you need a supportive, servant coach. Love my leaders and the work we’ve accomplished together!

Deep Listening. Without the skills of deep listening, conversations remain superficial. Add the skill of deep listening, and you’re equipped to get to the heart of any issue. Dr. Fran Prolman, The Learning Collaborative. thelearningcollaborative.com/deep-listening/

Today and every day, is the time to celebrate our School Principals! You provide vision, love, support and efforts each and every day. I see you and support you every inch of the way!

8 ways to grow as, or to become, an effective leader… #LeadershipDevelopment #Leaders #LeadershipMatters

Leaders look first to their own behaviors & responsibilities before they look to those of others. A truth 💣and another #AADULLC snap!

Atown teachers are Hard at Work with ULLC!

A-Town vibes at the Abingdon-Avon new teacher orientation w Principal Kristi Anderson & Helen Mateosky 💚💛 Loving the energy! #AADULLC

Teacher Leader Institute, Day 2, with the teacher leaders Abingdon-Avon CUSD#2 & their #AADULLC learning partners. All about instructional protocol, learning walks, feedback, & all things leadership. Helen Mateosky Catherine Herbert @KellyCarolJ Dr. John W. Hodge (My views are my own).

What can you achieve in 5 minutes with a teacher? Some meaningful trust-building, suggests CASEL.

These quick, engaging methods of formative assessment help teachers understand student progress in real time—enhancing a lesson without interrupting it. 🚦🙌 edut.to/3z3Y7Nv

Students should know what successful learning looks like. Success criteria are designed to signal to learners about the destination and provide a map for how they will get there. #CorwinTalks #VisibleLearning