Celebrating freedom.

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When so many leave an organization for a lateral move, does it make you wonder? It shouldn’t, it’s LEADERSHIP!

In lieu of an “icebreaker” to launch the new school year..think about having each grade or team in your building have time to share, put their accomplishments together, share them with colleagues, students, parents and the community. Would celebrate teacher voice !

A strong leader reminded me of this lesson. Look for those who will help you thrive and avoid those who will stifle joy. And be on guard to make sure you aren’t the one doing the stifling. cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/

Yes, the residency is over, but I’m vested in Langston, Sophia, Ivie, Madonna, Tonya, and Kanisha, just to name a few, so I’ll stay. Yes, I could be doing a lot of things, but I choose this. Share splash was a success. 22-23 is coming and RLES will be ready. Rogers Lane ES

30 minutes until my last class session with a remarkable NELA cohort. Time to kill so catching up on Twitter. Said this before, if you can hire a NELA graduate as an AP or Principal, do it!

It was the hugs, screams, “welcome back,” and all the things. No matter how far I stray, I’ll always be a knight! #capturethemoments

The Smiths and Meeks take II Empire. The best times are had with good friends. Till next time.

Hats off to every pandemic principal. It could not have been easy but you did it. So to all of you, I say “Bravo!” Your support systems saw you. Thank you for doing your best moment by moment.

Day 1 back in the classroom Knightdale High after 6-7 years. It was kinda like riding a bicycle……kinda, 😂🤣.Either way, bring on day 2!!!

Today was beautiful. A tremendous thanks to Todd’s Production for thinking enough of teachers to give back to their neighborhood schools. A big shout out to East Wake iTech and Design Magnet High School Wendell Magnet Middle HodgeRoadElementary Wakelon ES Neuse River Middle School Kaneland High School for Admin presence. You made the difference!

Layla’s first community service project. She worked hard, right up until she started riding the horse and playing with the family dog. Still proud of my girl.

eastwakehs: Sonya Meeks Wendell Magnet Middle HodgeRoadElementary Wakelon ES Neuse River Middle School Kaneland High School Look at Mrs. Meeks getting things organized for all the Eastern Area teachers. Servant Leader!

You’re looking at a STEM star of the week! Hey girl hey! ⁦Wakelon ES⁩

Look at Knightdale High School Early Childhood Education Interns. Keith Richardson Knightdale High

If I'm a superintendent, I encourage those with leadership potential to attend one of the sessions. If I'm an aspiring school leader, I'm first in line. The results NELA graduates produce are remarkable.

After we learn a new sound it becomes the “secret password” for entering the classroom, allowing for several extra daily repetitions. The kids ❤️ it - and don’t worry about the ones who forget; if they don’t copy the child in front of them I supply the sound for them to repeat.

Celebrating my friends and family!

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