Loving this book! If we aren’t willing to learn and have open, honest communication about ongoing racial inequality, our students and schools will continue to suffer. #bethechange

The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome. -Brene Brown

#ThoughtForTheDay Don’t let negative people live rent free in your head. Jealousy is still the root of most evil. Don’t let the awfulizers ever take away your excellence. #Culturize

What happens when educators get together after summer? Baby Shark! So fun! 🤣🤪🙌 #wemissourkids Peninsula S.D. Purdy Elementary

Thank you to our amazing custodian, Leah Levar, for going above & beyond to get our school ready for students & staff! We appreciate you! #purdyproud 🙌👍💪 Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

21 Things Every 21st Century Educator Should Try This Year (2019 Version) hookedoninnovation.com/2019/08/26/21-… via Carl Hooker #lcinnovation

First day, yeah! We had a fabulous first day of school at Purdy! It was filled with smiles, hugs, laughter, friends & learning. We ❤️ our Purdy Panthers! It’s going to be a great year! Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

Purdy staff made a special welcome back video for students encouraging them to be bold & brave, make change, & to rise up & shine together. It’s going to be an amazing year! 💜 youtu.be/BHy-8qbkElE Peninsula S.D. Purdy Elementary

1 min. reflection from my run... Empathy vs. Sympathy! We need more empathy (empowering) in our schools & less sympathy (oppressive); let’s keep empathy at the core of our work! (Sorry about the noise) #HackingLeadership #NYEDChat #HackLearning #edchat #JoyfulLeaders #Empathy

this deserves endless retweets #inspiration #love #edchat #motivation #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha Wright Thurston

Check out the smiles of these 5th grade students as they sing the 5 elements of reading. Students love learning when it is engaging. #engagedlearning #purdyproud 👍🙌 Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

Thank you to Ms. Jay, Purdy‘s exceptional art teacher, for creating a masterpiece involving all students to welcome families for conferences. #artinspires #weloveart Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Jarvis for serving lunch to students at Purdy and taking the time to listen to student voices and feedback! We appreciate you! Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

We are honored to have received a $3000 grant from Gig Harbor Garden Tour to help support literacy. Thank you to Ms. Manning for applying for the grant to support our Literacy night & inspire a love of reading for our students. Purdy Elementary Peninsula S.D.

Mondays are a great day to focus on what we GET TO do instead of what we HAVE TO do. Life is a gift, not an obligation.

Surround yourself with people that lift you up... and be the type of person that lifts others up.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be inspired by leader Jimmy Casas to be a Champion for others. “Culturize: To cultivate a community of learners & inspire each member of the school community to become more than they ever thought possible.” #culturize #inspired @Jimmy Casas

What happens to our brains "on art"? New studies show that the arts are indispensable, boosting crucial skills like spoken and written language, focus, self-control, and empathy.

So grateful for these amazing friends, leaders, & learners who set out to make a difference in the lives of others. ❤️ 🙌 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #PSD

Thank you Krestin Bahr! We value the opportunity to positively impact kids daily!