Love this! Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice, Inclusion is an action and Belonging is an outcome. Well said! #HappyPrideMonth

Teachers, take some time this summer to reset, relax and renew. #teacherselfcare 🤍💛

Equity in excellence for all students is #1!

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Principal tip: Keep bottles of water in your office. When a dysregulated student (or adult!) has to visit, offer a bottle of water before talking to them or having them talk. Water dilutes the cortisol that is working overtime during dysregulated moments. ♥️ #JoyfulLeaders

Teachers/staff want leaders who are competent and confident, but most importantly who CARE.

Kids are not complicated. They like to feel supported, encouraged, and valued -- same as teachers.

5 Things to Remember This Week: 1) You are stronger than they think. 2) Your heart is bigger than they know. 3) You have more in you than they can see. 4) Your positivity is greater than their negativity. 5) You are more powerful than their opinions.

Gratitude…pass it on!

I’ve learned a lot of things as a principal… but the big one is this: Teachers are the most important resource in the school. They need to be supported, encouraged, and celebrated. They drive the school.

"The best teachers have three things in common: They are all about the students. They always bring positive energy into the classroom. They are relentless about getting better." ~ via 'Essential Truths for Teachers' by Danny Steele & Todd Whitaker

Some classroom environments are more conducive to learning than others. As it turns out, effective instruction involves more than just a good lesson.

We all have a cultural lens that shapes how we view the world, situations, & people. Combine that with dysregulated emotions & implicit bias that we all have, & it can inhibit our ability to connect with others. It’s hard, but self awareness & empathy can choose the right lens.

5 Steps for Collaborative Goal Setting in K-12 Schools | Edutopia edutopia.org/article/thinki…

How to Maximize Parental Involvement in Developing the Individualized Education Program | Edutopia edutopia.org/article/maximi…

I have talked too much and done too little. If you are like me and are ready to act, then perhaps you want to start where I did: discovering everything I don't know. New Blog post: When You are Ready to Act: Ten Things to Do wp.me/p2Gytw-9b

This is a very important ruling in helping to keep children and teachers safe. Thank you Governor Hochul. flic.kr/p/2ntV25j