The smile you get from your kid when you bring home the leftover trail mix treats from your committee meeting 😍

So much to love about this! 💜

Great resources for Sped Tchrs! sites.google.com/view/distance-…

Thanks Embrace® Special Education Software for the hand sanitizer you passed out at the IAASE conference! Who knew it’d come in SO handy?! In my car ready to sanitize! 😉

This is SO clear and streamlined!

Teaching our boys to not only look for the helpers, but also BE the helpers when they can. So proud of my boys for helping deliver meals to 15 seniors/people with disabilities 💙 #davisdudes #elearninglessons #empathy #volunteer #covid19

Yes!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

During tough times, we need leaders who keep us focused on what is possible, not what is wrong. #leadership

Of course we’re concerned about what the fall will bring as far as COVID19 goes, but that’s not distracting our team from preparing to serve students with emotional disabilities. SKILLS Program Rebuild Workshop #1 in the books and can’t wait for the next one! #toughteam

When students hold themselves accountable for their progress, they not only excel academically but they also become more empowered and invested in their learning. Read on: bit.ly/2Y8gziE

I dislike the phrase “behavior problem” when referring to challenging kids. Behaviors aren’t usually the problem. They are solutions they pick to problems. IE... kid calls out inappropriately = needy for attention / connection. Focus on what’s driving the behavior. #thatonekid

If our intention is to make everyone feel welcome in our school community, then we must frame every family as a good family, regardless of structure, socio-economics, race, or gender. Read on: bit.ly/2BYtITj

How To Lead When You Don"t Know What To Do? Key Strategies for Learning and Leading in Challenging Times. Join me Wednesday, July 29 at 7 PM CST for a FREE Webinar. Register here at bit.ly/JCWebinar2020

So many feeling this way 💜

It’s not everyday your son gets walked into school by the Assistant Superintendent! Thanks for the friendly welcome Dr. Charles Kyle 🤗#BowerPride #YourCommunitySchools

"The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." - Ray Kroc

Never too old to try something new! This morning I had the pleasure of riding a big yellow school bus to assist with phasing in our middle school students to in-person learning. Loved their excitement & nerves 😍 #YourCommunitySchools

Looking for a long term sub for one of our in-person ED Sped Classrooms (1st-3rd grade). Please message me if you, or someone you know, is interested! School is in Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. GREAT team and a lot of support built into the position/program.

Welcome, Dr. Mary Davis, as the next principal of Jefferson Early Childhood Center! Read more here: bit.ly/3MRH2YX #YourCommunitySchools

I’m so honored to be the next principal at Jefferson! Who are the best Early Childhood principals to follow?!