Dr. Crystal M Edwards

Educator | Retired Superintendent | Researcher | Curious mind & resilient leader | Rooted in family, inspired by movement—running, biking, hiking, yoga.

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

We only have 24 hours in a day. Let's use them wisely.

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

Grateful for H.O.T. Conversations with School Leaders w/host Matt Mason.

I shared a memorable moment that occurred on Halloween when a principal set me straight!

It wasn't the "treat" I wanted, but it was exactly what I needed.

🎧 Take a listen here: https://t.co/Lqq1wqBnZi

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

Celebrating the School Leaders Institute! 🎉

Grateful to Dr. Wayne Harris, Dr. Michelle Day, Dr. Tracie Daniels, Dr. Tracy Kwock, Kristyn Schmidt, and Dr. Lori Mueller for leading our Recently Appointed Administrators through such meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

October is National Principals Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible school leaders participating in the School Leaders Institute: Recently Appointed Administrators program!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #SchoolLeadership #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadersInstitute #LeadWithPurpose

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

@LTPS1 @robyn_klim Love this! @robyn_klim Congratulations Steven, Jen, and Kerry!

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

Calling all Leading Ladies:

Join me at the LRBA 2025 Emerge Summit as we eXXplore navigating and thriving in male-dominated spaces...because power, purpose, and leadership have no gender.

Together, let's celebrate our eXXtraordinary voices, eXXperiences, and eXXpertise!

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

🎯Wednesday Wisdom - Mission Keeper Notes🗒✏️

My former deputy superintendents shared the "Mission Keeper" note idea to use when our central office team visited schools. Great for Principals and APs too. #leadership #Principal #gratitude #assistantprincipal

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

Thursday Thoughts!
#growthmindset

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

Have you ever:
😣 Struggled to hold staff accountable
🙄 Faced team confusion about tasks
🤔 Wondered if your staff have the skills needed

It may be time to assess your CLARITY as a leader.

🎯Clarity builds confidence. Confidence builds trust. Trust builds results.

[George Couros @gcouros]

"...schools aren’t central to the community, but they are the community."

3 Observations from Summer That Inspired Hope for the Year Ahead https://t.co/w3r6IRn2te

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

😮Playing peekaboo now can prepare your child for PreK and Kindergarten later. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PreKTeachers #KindergartenReady #SchoolReadiness #PeekabooScience #BackToSchool

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

As Kindergarteners begin school, remember that we’re not just supporting kids, we’re supporting their parents, too. Their resilience deserves recognition.

Let’s honor their journey by walking side-by-side with them in this new chapter of their child's life.
#KindergartenReady

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

💛Sending extra love to the incredible PreK and K teachers who gently guide little ones through the first day of school jitters.

👶And here’s a fun tip for parents of infants & toddlers: Play peekaboo! It’s not just a game...it’s brain-building.
#EarlyChildhoodEducation

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

This!

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

The most important thing to get ready in your room…IS YOU! Kids are going to walk in and see their name and know if they are supposed to be in that room. Then they’ll look at you…and know if THEY BELONG. Just got to take care of each other. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #1minwalk2work

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

School Leaders: Include a visit to the athletic fields during new teacher orientation. Coaches offer powerful insights into student motivation, mindset, and resilience.

Here are 6 key skills that can go from the athletic field to the classroom!⬇️

#FallSports #CoachingMatters

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

School Leaders,

As you welcome new teachers through your New Teacher Orientation, make sure you're not only equipping them with what they need to get started, but also creating a school culture where they are supported, valued and excited to stay for the long haul. #leadership

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

This one is for all the talented and highly effective teachers, administrators, and school staff.

Despite the challenges your students may experience, you continue to encourage, inspire, and celebrate them.

We applaud you!
#education #leadership #teachers #schoolleadership

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

When I was young, I learned this:
❤️Grace - getting something good that you didn't deserve
❌Mercy - not getting something bad that you deserve
🎯Justice - getting what you deserve

Now that I'm older, I've learned this:

[Dr. Crystal M Edwards @DrCrystalEd]

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