There’s nothing wrong with boxes of sprinkle doughnuts and one-off stress management workshops. Unfortunately, though, these actions can give school leaders the illusion that they’re improving teachers’ working conditions—instead of actually improving them. 🧵1/12

So true! This one was mine in Kinder.

The success of a #StructuredLiteracy approach depends not only on WHAT you teach but also on HOW you teach. The elements of a SL approach need to be taught using evidence-based strategies that maximize how the brain learns and, ultimately, student learning! If you find

So true! 🧡

Note to self: “Schools don’t exist so that adults can have jobs. Schools exist for kids.” -Kids Deserve It If we are making decisions with an adult centered focus, we have lost our purpose. It’s not about you. It’s not about me. It’s about… KIDS.

Could the weather be better for a band day? Warhill High School Band brought the sound to the #hermitageclassic today!! ☀️🎶🥁💙

Because you cared.

There is a kid waiting to bust through your school doors this morning, eager to have positive interaction with an adult. BE. THAT. ADULT. Welcome him/her with open arms and a smile. How your greet your kids in the morning matters! Love kids hard. #multiplyexcellence

☀️☀️☀️ What brings sunshine to your leader life? (Inspiration via P Michael Glynn)

My new #TeamNewKent jersey just came in! Why 32? The Class of 2032 started kindergarten during my first year as superintendent. They are already almost a quarter of the way through 5th grade. Time flies!

Biggest take away from todays ⁦SURN⁩ SOR@Conference. Thanks for reminding us ⁦Kristin Conradi Smith⁩ !!! 📚❤️ ⁦New Kent County Public Schools⁩

Want to know the research on phonemic awareness or decodable books or how to best use small group time? WE’VE. GOT. YOU. COVERED. Register 💻 bit.ly/lit50booktalk (yes, it will be recorded!) BYOB = BRING YOUR OWN BOOK 📚 amazon.com/Literacy-50-Ha…

I’m so thankful to Melissa and Lori to have the chance to share this all important topic! Excited to share a few gold nugget teaching tips for comprehension instruction alongside my favorite literacy partners Kristin Conradi Smith and Ellen Frackelton, NBCT! 🙌🏼📚💛💚

Love hearing the ⁦Old Dominion University⁩ Marching Monarchs tonight at the Tallwood Competition! ⁦Warhill High School⁩ Marching Lions did great!! 🎶🥁#bandmom

READING matters! Apply for our online program to become a reading specialist! We'll share info at a webinar 11/14 at 5pm. Register here: education.wm.edu/admissions/gra…

“How do we begin to create an ecosystem in 6-12 for reading instruction like we have in K-2…. even as practice begins to shift, there are many older students who won’t benefit from policy changes mostly targeted at grades K-5.” “Let’s just be honest. We are still sending