EB Morse Elementary leverage teacher leadership and strengths when investigating how the instructional foundations within their HQIM support student access to standards. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching LCSD 55 @SClauratew

I had the pleasure of having Coach Eddie West stop by the school today to sign two vintage Ford Eagle basketball jerseys. I’ll treasure these; Coach West is such a giant of influence among those of us who came through Ford during a certain time period.

My twin for Halloween, Mr. Schar, down to the name badge!

CORE Eval Training Day 2 LCSD 55! They are still smiling, y’all! Learning success! National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

Learning how to lead effective cluster meetings and working on my dance moves at National Institute for Excellence in Teaching with Claire Murray and Bobbie Jo! LCSD 55 #L55LEARNS #LaurensLEARNS

Cluster training day 2 in full swing this morning LCSD 55 #L55LEARNS National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Claire Murray

Enjoying the snow and #BASCbehavior PD today with some amazing colleagues! Behavior Alliance of South Carolina

“When teachers are supported, they elevate the entire system.” Dr. Cade Brumley, LA Education Superintendent National Institute for Excellence in Teaching #25yearsofimpact

I was inspired by the message of Dr. Cade Brumley this morning at #NIET2025. Thank you for challenging me as a school admin to keep teacher support at the forefront of school improvement efforts.

"Good teachers want to be great teachers. That's paramount to NIET's mission." Cade Brumley #NIET2025

Empowering Student Ownership Through Teacher Leadership What a remarkable session to kickoff #niet2025 National Conference National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Bobbie Jo

That’s a wrap! HickoryTavernSchool in LCSD 55 was center stage this week as National Institute for Excellence in Teaching captured high quality teaching and learning in South Carolina!

Why Boys Are Behind In School From the Start nytimes.com/2025/05/31/ups…

"When schools ask for parent volunteers or expect consistent at-home reinforcement, they’re making assumptions that don’t match today’s reality. It’s not apathy. It’s capacity. Families aren’t opting out—they’re burned out."

Before today’s children even begin school, they have already been exposed to more technology-driven information, media, and sensory input than their grandparents encountered by the time they graduated school. Think about it. No other generation in history has been exposed to this

Wisdom can come from unusual places. I recently heard a commentator on a sports podcast say, “You can’t read the label from inside the bottle.” Great leadership advice and something I hope to keep in mind!

I am most likely very late to the party but I highly recommend Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead. This is one you can refer back to over time.

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