Recently teamed up with the Dallas Mavericks to help decrease #chronicabsenteeism. @TrayT_MavsGG your message about the importance of relationships and responsible decision making was powerful!

NEW: Before the pandemic, 8 million students were deemed chronically absent. But once schools began to close & virtual learning began, isolation led to alarming increases in chronic absences. In this report w/ Attendance Works, we address the issue: edtru.st/3mVGFnN

This week is THE week! There is still time to register for this free virtual event! I am so grateful for the privilege to present alongside these inspiring leaders in this important work! #sel #mentalhealth #schools #students

If leaders ask the right questions, it will amaze you what can be done to keep teachers from resigning. Such a rich discussion about creating the conditions that honor open, honest communication that could lead to increased teacher retention. #TAASPYC1 #teachers

Increasing school #attendance should be the BUSINESS of all of us. Join my webinar to learn ways that all school #community stakeholders can fight #chronicabsenteeism and build a culture of attendance. events.ed311.com/event-series/c…

Hey DFW! Have you been screened? To sign up for a FREE mammogram this month, use westdallashealth.com . Then, UTSW Moncrief will contact patient to clear eligibilty/confirm.

It’s going to be an INCREDIBLE day of learning and growing together at the PlanoChamber Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit! #Diversity #equity #inclusion

Spreading the word about the Plano ISD City of Plano 2023 Back to School Fair!

Back to School Mathews Elementary! Lots of smiles and excitement! Plano ISD

What a powerful way to start my Saturday with Action at her Reset Conference! #Reset2.0

Come learn from the BEST who will have you prepared to pass!

A great leader focuses on developing oneself as a leader through personal leadership, managing relationships, building team identity and purpose, leading through inspiration, protecting one's team, & taking responsibility as a leader. Thanks to Duke University & Antonio Grasso.

Friends! Please take a moment to vote for my #SXSWEDU 2025. Together, we will discuss strategies for transforming the approach to chronic #absenteeism in #schools from punitive to problem solving. panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/148126

Reminder! Please click and vote for my #SXSWEDU 2025 Panel Picker to help shift school absenteeism approaches from punitive to problem-solving by 8/18. panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/148126

If sleep is the only kind of rest you get this weekend, You're setting yourself up to fail next week. There are actually 7 types of rest we need, explains Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, And sleep is only a PART of ONE of those 7:

I am pleased to share that I will be presenting my session titled “Increasing School Attendance in a Distressed and Distracted World”! If you are attending this year’s #txEDCON24, I invite you to join my session at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow. #txed #leadership TASAnet Texas Association of School Boards

Pinch me now! I had the privilege of engaging in a fascinating panel discussion on ways to address #chronicabsenteeism through staff wellbeing with Hedy Chang of Attendance Works, Mary Mancuso of Kaiser Permanente, Lisle Reed and Dr. Kyle McDonald of Alliance for a Healthier Generation!

#SELSYM2025