Saturday started with joy, supporting Peter, our amazing Building Service Worker, at the La Plata Farmers Market, and celebrating as my Cubs earned their white belts! Proud moments all around! #CommunityPride #AlwaysConnected #MightyLions

I am so proud of the Gray family! As proud Gale-Bailey E.S. alumni, they continue to give back in big ways, from mentoring our students to offering Taekwondo classes. Thank you for pouring into our Mighty Lions and showing what it means to ROAR for all.

These incredible ladies were the backbone of Milton Somers when I worked there.They took such good care of me. Some of the most professional and dedicated secretaries in all of Charles County. I can't believe they were all together again!❤️ #Grateful #AlwaysConnected

I had a blast Gale-Bailey E.S. Color Run! Huge shoutout to my amazing AP, Megan Parsons, for planning such a fun and bonding community event. One family even showed up in custom shirts! Love seeing so many staff, community, and families come together. 💚💛🦁 #AlwaysConnected

Started my day at Wade, then GB’s 5th grade celebration next welcoming my new Wade babies from the ELC this afternoon. Full circle moments with students I’ve known since kindergarten and new cubs to ❤️I still hopped on a Zoom for NAESP Bold Principals Meetup. My heart is full.

Just like that, the school year has come to an end, and so is my time at The Best Elementary in Charles County Gale-Bailey E.S. It’s all love. It’s all growth. That’s it. That’s all. 💛💚❤️ #Gratitude #LeadershipJourney #AlwaysConnected

What separates good teaching from great teaching? Effective feedback. Hattie’s research tells us that feedback has an effect size of 0.70—almost double the average. But not all feedback is equal. According to Hattie, “The most powerful single influence on achievement is

Today at PLT, we honored our amazing Executive Director, Ms. Erica Williams! She rocked her first year as ED, leading with strength, grace, and heart. We felt supported and seen as we took steps toward student success. #LeadershipMatters #GratitudelnAction #AlwaysConnected

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Today was my last day as Principal of the best elementary school in Charles County Gale-Bailey E.S.. I’ll miss my West Side family, but I’m headed to the “Purrfect” school for me, William B. Wade ES. Wade, I’m bringing you the best that I've got! ❤️#AlwaysConnected #NewAdventures

Come see me in Seattle.

I was so proud to see two of my former students, Jaz and Shay, one from Lackey and one from Hanson, at the CCPS job fair today! 👏🏽 This is why we must grow our own to strengthen the capacity of our future workforce. #LeadershipMatters #AlwaysConnected

I’m excited to present today at United! Join me for my session, Equity of Care for Black Boys, in the Sheraton Ravenna Room ABC, 3rd Floor. Let’s talk about creating schools where Black boys feel seen, valued, and supported. #UnitedConference #EquityInEducation

Charles County’s finest repping at the National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals conference in Seattle! Ethel Hosendorf introduced Dr. Scales who shared her passion for equity and care for black boys. Charles County Public Schools #principalsUNITED

🔥 NAESP & Seattle United keep me on fire for the work! Gholdy Muhammad: Genius, Justice, and Joy.Daymon Johns: Keep swimming. John Maxwell: Leadership is a process. Lead daily with love, equity, goals, connection, trust, and add value. #NAESP #NASSP #MAESP #MASSP #SeattleUnited

Proud to see MAESP/MASSP represented at #United National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals Grateful for the leadership, collaboration, and camaraderie that keep us all connected. Join today: members.maespmd #UnitedConference #principalsUnited #SchoolLeaders #MAESP #MASSP

So proud of the work Charles County Public Schools for new teachers. Join our team!

I am committed to continuing the work of equity so that all students, especially the most struggling population, feel seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. This work is my purpose, and I will keep pushing for systems that ensure every child has what they need to thrive.

Dr. King’s new school, Thornton, is beautiful. I love the theme, Always Growing. I definitely love the Explorers. Children are diverse, and they all belong.

🎉 Starting August 1st, join me on Instagram @drscales_inthehouse for all things Charles County Public Schools and the latest from William B. Wade Elementary! 📚💛 Let’s stay connected, inspired, and in the know! #WadeWay #CCPS #DrScalesInTheHouse #StayConnected