Teachers are more motivated when their administration supports them, values them, and encourages them. I suspect that’s when students are more motivated too.

It isn't always easy to show up in the vulnerable, open ways that lead to authentic connections with kids. But when you can do it, it makes a difference edutopia Center for Whole-Child Education ow.ly/F1ek50vzUnS #edchat #teaching

First day back fun! Cape Fear Elementary Pender Schools

We’re back! T-minus 5 days til we get our kids back! penderschools #cfes #mvpmindset instagram.com/p/B1eCPQXBHoC/…

Bulletin board is done! ✅ Cape Fear Elementary

Who are you lifting up today? Who is making your life brighter and do they know it? Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody ⭐️ #WeRisebyLiftingOthers

1st day of school tradition for the last 5 years 💙 Pender Schools Cape Fear Elementary Every kid needs a champion (Rita Pierson | TED Talks Education) ted.com/talks/rita_pie… via TED Talks

Maybe empathy and awareness are the most important things you can teach your students? Great discussion with @JJuravich on the podcast this week. theartofeducation.edu/podcasts/build…

Happy 2nd Day of School! Make someone feel good today! ❤️

Somebody is learning to be a person by watching you. 💙 Be the best version of you! Cape Fear Elementary Pender Schools

Super excited to teach my little artists about Vashti Harrison and her amazing illustrations this month! instagram.com/p/B2KXz0kBw_A/…

Looking for rainbows after the storm! Ready for Monday! 🌈

These kindergarten artists “dreaming” of what they want to be when they grow up! Got lots of mermaids, teachers, and vets! The world is gonna be a good place ❤️👨🏽‍🏫👩🏻‍⚕️🧜🏼‍♀️

Some of the first round of art class artworks! Self portraits for everyone 🌈❤️ Pender Schools Cape Fear Elementary

Peace. Love. Art Club ✌🏼❤️🎨 @ Cape Fear Elementary instagram.com/p/B3nVdmUhzRn/…

All the Kinder portraits are finally up. I love watching them walk down the hallway and see their art hanging! 😊🎨 #arteducation #arted #elementaryart #elementaryteacher #artteachersofinstagram @ Cape Fear Elementary instagram.com/p/B3uU-SZhyT3/…

1st grade were Texture Scientists today! We explored lots of different types of actual textures and then created some implied textures #arteducation #arted #elementaryteacher #elementaryart #artteachersofig @ Cape… instagram.com/p/B38QPNgBY2o/…

Book character parade costumes! 🖍 The Day the Crayons Quit #arteducation #arted #elementaryteacher #elementaryschool instagram.com/p/B4f_zrQBeWh/…

First grade is working so hard on their imaginary friend sock puppets! We’re learning about our feelings and the correct ways to deal with those not so good feelings. Our imaginary friends help us do what’s right!… instagram.com/p/B5sgL9kB1xj/…