Alicia Bohannon

So thrilled to be an Assistant Principal at @NorthSideFWISD!

[North Side High School @NorthSideFWISD]

🐂 NSHS XC kicked off the season at Brock Relays!

👏 Boys Varsity & JV placed top 8 🏅
MVPs: Edgar R. (meet) & Erick R. (summer) – hard work pays off!

#SteersUp #ElevateEverything

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@mannydlc2 these look very familiar! So thankful for your leadership. 🤘🏼

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

As school leaders head back before staff arrive, those first few days can feel both energizing and isolating. But that solo time is incredibly valuable. Here’s what the latest research and top experts say great principals should focus on in these early days:

1. Recenter on Vision and Strategy
Michael Fullan reminds us in The Principal that coherence is the foundation of effective leadership.
•Revisit your school’s vision and mission
•Identify 2–3 high-leverage focus areas for the year (such as engagement through cooperative learning or strengthening Tier 1 instruction)
•Ask yourself: “If this year is a success, how will students, staff, and families experience it differently?”
@MichaelFullan1

2. Prepare the Physical and Emotional Environment
Todd Whitaker has said that “the culture of a school walks in the building before the principal does.”
•Walk every hallway, classroom, and shared space
•Refresh key areas with intention—this might mean reorganizing a staff lounge or updating student celebration boards
•Ensure your building reflects excellence before anyone else steps inside
@ToddWhitaker

3. Design Your Feedback and Coaching Systems
Robyn Jackson’s work (Never Underestimate Your Teachers) emphasizes the importance of structured support and growth.
•Draft your classroom walkthrough plan and feedback calendar
•Build coaching tools aligned to your schoolwide focus areas
•Prepare your first five feedback conversations before school even starts
@Robyn_Mindsteps

4. Make the Welcome Personal
Elena Aguilar’s coaching research points to the power of connection.
•Write a short, personalized welcome note to each team member
•Record a brief message or video sharing your excitement and vision for the year
•Design a meaningful welcome-back experience that reminds your team they matter
@brightmorningtm

5. Study the Right Data
Paul Bambrick-Santoyo and Douglas Reeves both stress the importance of early, focused data work.
•Review not just test scores but engagement, attendance, and discipline patterns
•Identify a few key indicators to track weekly
•Let your early data drive your first PD sessions and instructional priorities
@DouglasReeves

The best leaders don’t wait for the team to arrive to start leading. These first few days are your chance to set the tone, clarify the path, and prepare the runway so your staff can take off.

#LeadershipMatters #InstructionalFocus #SchoolCulture #PrincipalsLeadFirst #VisionDrivenLeadership

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

It is such an honor to join this team. I’m back at @NorthSideFWISD with my #steersup and ready to make #boldmoves

[Manuel De La Cruz @mannydlc2]

It was once said to ‘surround yourself with people who push you to do better, no drama or negativity, just higher goals and higher motivation.’ I’m lucky to have this group around me at @NorthSideFWISD! 🤘🏼@AFBohannon @MadisonTurnerC @LaMissGloriaM @Jasma_Hayes @julescastellano

[North Side High School @NorthSideFWISD]

Kicking the year off with purpose, passion, and bold vision. Our Steers are ready to lead with #BoldMoves and spark #ImpactfulChange. Let’s go, #GameChangers! #boldandaggressive #SteersUp 🤘🏼@mannydlc2 @AFBohannon @LaMissGloriaM @MadisonTurnerC @Jasma_Hayes @julescastellano

[North Side High School @NorthSideFWISD]

Campus culture workshop with Principal @mannydlc2 and our incredible teacher leaders has us united, aligned, and ready to lead! #ElevateEverything 🤘🏼@mannydlc2 @AFBohannon @LaMissGloriaM @MadisonTurnerC @Jasma_Hayes

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@principal_008 @CoachSchweik is the BEST. North Side is so lucky to have her. Congratulations 🎉

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

The kids and staff said an emotional farewell + congrats to @mannydlc2 from @NorthSideFWISD today. Once a Steer, always a steer!🤘🏼

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@NorthSideFWISD AVID asks you to consider sponsoring a student’s college visit! @DrCamilleR @ChrisjBarksdale @principal_008 @mannydlc2

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@AmandaInay @tuckerlct @NorthSideFWISD @FWEdCat @ChrisjBarksdale ❤️❤️❤️

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

Saturday is for college visits! Thank you to @twuniversity for welcoming @NorthSideFWISD AVID students. @principal_008 @ChrisjBarksdale #steersup

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

Let’s pack this hiring fair table up. Every position filled! Can’t wait to work with our new @NorthSideFWISD staff ❤️🤘🏼@FWISDCareers @ChrisjBarksdale @principal_008 @mannydlc2

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

Lynette, Jose, Noel, and Mia received growth mindset awards this week! We are so proud of these @NorthSideFWISD freshmen! #freshmansuccess @tuckerlct @ChrisjBarksdale @mannydlc2

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

#freshmansuccess loves to celebrate our students and teachers! We are so lucky to have Isaiah and Ms Lindstrom at @NorthSideFWISD

[North Side High School @NorthSideFWISD]

Congratulations to Freshman Isaiah Taylor for being selected Freshman of the month by our Freshman teachers! Congratulations to Stephanie Lindstrom for being selected Teacher of the month by our Freshman students! 🤘🏼@amramsey13 @CharlieGarciaFW

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

These @NorthSideFWISD dual credit freshmen enjoyed a campus tour and lunch and received a shirt and their FIRST college IDs today! #steersup #freshmansuccess

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Encouragement is a powerful and often underestimated force that can have a significant impact on people's lives. Positive reinforcement, acknowledgment of efforts, and words of support can go a long way in boosting someone's confidence, motivation, and overall well-being.

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@NSHS_Volley @CoachRivas1ar @NorthSideFWISD Looking strong, Ladies! 🤘🏼

[North Side High School @NorthSideFWISD]

Our very own, Ms. Tuff, is featured in Fort Worth Magazine at a TOP Teacher! Congratulations Ms. Tuff! 🤘🏼#steersup #northsidepride @principal_008 @ChrisjBarksdale @CharlieGarciaFW @amramsey13 @DrCamilleR

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@CortezLupe1 Thank you @CortezLupe1 and @StacyManross! We have the best Steer Crew and teachers who helped pull it all together. Love this job ❤️🤘🏼

[Alicia Bohannon @AFBohannon]

@AmandaInay @ChrisjBarksdale @NorthSideFWISD I love to hear that! This year’s group is really special. I can’t wait to see what they accomplish!