One of my favorite things is when someone on our team challenges an idea or points out a blind spot. Why? Because it reveals a gap in our thinking and makes the end result better.
Don’t be afraid of respectful disruption.
Invite questioning.
Encourage an autopsy of your…

I shared this the other day at work—a lighthearted reminder to not be satisfied by being “good enough” or “fine”.
The pursuit of awesome consists of peaks and valleys.
Never forget that you are better on your worst day than some people are on their best.
Show up every day.
Give…

Somebody asked me this week the best advice I would give to a leader, transitioning into more responsibility, or just wanting to evolve and become better at what they do.
I shared this quote below.
Understanding what the people you lead need to succeed is the first key to…

Math Night Success - well done Kelly Sipe / Math Specialist and math committee members 🙂♥️🐺 #LevelUp Susan Verdi

Love this!

Ms. Dorner explaining the importance of being at school everyday #LevelUp 🙂♥️🐺 Susan Verdi

Collaboration and planning for ELA instruction was in full swing today during this 2nd Grade ALP session. ALL stakeholders pitched in to support quality instruction for ALL students. Well done team! Carrie Zimmerman Susan Verdi Kelly Sipe / Math Specialist #divideandconquer #literacy

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ALWAYS MY FAVORITE!

Tuscarora Elementary Field Day 2023!!! Best leaders ever!!!!! We thank you!!!!

Tuscarora Elementary School Literacy Night!!!!!! 📖📚📖📚📖

Ms.Grady crushing her SPARK block working on Fact Fluency by playing Fact Go Fish!!!! Love working with Ms.Grady!!!! #FOCUS

This was the madness today in the Hawk Nest at UMS. It was the MTSS Staff v Student basketball game. Each grade level of students got to cheer on their classmates as they took on the Hawk’s all-star staff team. Thank you to everyone behind the scenes ensuring that all went well!

I’m inspired by teachers who make the decision not to be average.

Working on multi-digit multiplication? Try this #samedifferentmath

#mathNSR