Small group reading is learning how to drive a car in an empty parking lot. We control all the variables. IDR is taking the car on the road. They are in control. 🤯 #collabclass

If you’re incapable of leading with compassion and reconciliation, you’re incapable of leading. Effective leadership is about caring for people, helping people, and bringing people together.

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Amazing things really do happen @VistaViewElem Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 #wearevistaview #one91

#wearevistaview #one91 ⁦ Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191⁩ ⁦@VistaViewElem⁩ Beautiful poem. Beautiful artwork. Beautiful children!

District 191 encourages all families to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Learn about the benefits your family could receive. Completing the application can also make a huge difference for your school! Learn more & apply at isd191.org/edbenefits.

What a fun One91CommunityEd Rockin' Reader today with @VistaViewElem Principal Jeff Nepsund! He read "IMAGINE: An Inspirational Story of Calming Strategies for Children," by Gideon Pond Elementary teacher @ElisaOdegard! Make sure to join us with next week's reader, Principal Buchanan!

What a great joy to read Elisa Holton Odegard’s book called IMAGINE at today’s Rockin’ Reader at Nicollet Commons. Friend - Teacher - Author. Way to go @ElisaOdegard ! handprintonmyheart.org Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 #wearevistaview #one91 Gideon Pond Elementary @VistaViewElem

Rockin’ Reader today! ⁦@jnepsund_VVelem⁩ and ⁦@ElisaOdegard⁩ shared “Imagine- An Inspirational Story of Calming Strategies” and thoughts about the book and the process of writing. It was so fun to meet and greet the author, who teaches in ⁦Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191⁩ !

Positive thinking doesn’t mean you ignore the reality of the situation. It means you have the optimism, belief and faith to overcome the situation.

Picture day ⁦@VistaViewElem⁩ #wearevistaview ⁦Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191⁩

How clever!!! There are sweet humans behind those masks! #wearevistaview @VistaViewElem Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191

We are completing our ROAR passports @VistaViewElem #PBIS Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Kerianne Green (she/her) Jodi Dempsey

ROARy is helping display the t-shirts I use when I record morning video announcements! @VistaViewElem Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 #wearevistaview #PBIS

Our freshly painted Buddy Bench @VistaViewElem Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Jen gandrud #burnsvillestrong Thanks, Jen, for rounding up a volunteer!

Thank you @VistaViewElem Peer Helpers! Great work taking care of your peers! #wearevistaview #isd191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191

Such a highlight - six week old Ruth is “all eyes” on Grandpa! Congratulations, Dr. Nepsund! @jnepsund_VVelem Bethel University

Kindergarten graduation @VistaViewElem ! What an incredible way to inspire our future high school students to set the minds on HS graduation! Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 #wearevistaview Some very proud families and beaming students!

Today. I’m walking away from a 32-year career in public education. Retirement. I think it’s going to look great on me! Some exciting possibilities for continuing to support students, staff, and principals are in the works as well! Thank you Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 @VistaViewElem #wearevistaview

What did I do on my first day of retirement? Spent time with grandson Emmett and bought the new bike I’ve been saving for! Grandson courtesy of Andrew & Brenda. Salsa Journeyer bike courtesy of Angry Catfish - sale handled by Andrew! Andrew Nepsund Angry Catfish