Believer, hubby, dad & educator. Working to lead by example, help others live well, & think critically. Opinions are mine. #Yankees#Eagles#Bulls#GoBlue#Avs
Maslow before Bloom reminds us that every student—and every educator—needs safety, care, and connection before they can grow, learn, and shine. When we meet basic needs first, we unlock potential. When we support the hearts of our students and the well-being of our staff, excellence becomes possible for everyone.
#maslowbeforebloom
Joe Girardi was a win away from going to World Series, and got fired.
Aaron Boone’s Yankees collapse every season, and he keeps getting contract extensions. Makes sense.
This past week at an @NPSchools_VA School Board Mtg. several @GhentSchoolVA students, staff, & volunteers who #IgniteAndInspire others were acknowledged for their contributions to helping our students to show their amazingness! #READy2WRITE
We’re grateful for partners like Mr. Crawford of @NPSchools_VA, who made some custom cabinets for our classrooms to help meet a need, & also for our 4th grade field trip to the @ODUWBB’s game recently! #IgniteAndInspire#READy2WRITE
We’re grateful for staff & students alike who know “ways to make sunshine” as they did this past Friday when they took pics together & had ice cream to finish the @all_district_reads program! #READy2WRITE#IgniteAndInspire@npschools_va
Congratulations to our #TeacherOfTheYear for Elementary School, Mrs. Lawrence, & for Middle School, Mrs. Thompson! We appreciate the ways you #IgniteAndInspire our ☀️ & 🚀 scholars! Congratulations to all those nominated as well! #READy2WRITE@NPSchools_VA
Teachers love Admin who:
1) Jump in to help
2) Really listen
3) Present: in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria
4) Value teachers' time
5) Support/encourage them
6) Respect /value them
7) Have their back
8) Appreciate them
9) Seek input/feedback
10) See them as human 1st.
@PrincipalKafele Quite significant! Glad you went. My grandfather is buried in the same cemetary, & I grew up around the corner from there as a child. Glad you invested in back home!
I'm very grateful for the last 4 yrs at @SouthsideSTEM! I learned a ton & am grateful for the opportunity to be an administrator there! The staff truly love a brilliant group of scholars! #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork was evident! Continue to #RISEwithREDasWeGoGreen! On to Ghent!