Jen Olson

Elementary principal, MESPA Ed Advisory Chair, mom, wife, coach, Rockets and Lakers supporter, Spuds and Bulldogs alumni. Love life, school, and kids!!

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Ready for lots of principal energy as we kick off the 2025-26 Fall Leadership #MESPA Conference, “Lead the Way: Carry the Key”
Joining principals from across MN to continue to support students, staff & schools with the best experiences possible. Better together!
@MESPAprincipals

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

“You can be ready to lead, but are you someone worth following?”
Actions and connections matter.
#MESPA2025

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

@MarkJWestpfahl Results are in and unless I am misreading the results, you’re moving on! Congrats and good luck!!

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

@MESPAprincipals @FatimaThanks @Highwood_Hills @NAESP @HighwoodHawks @SPPS_News Congratulations, @FatimaThanks!

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Proud to celebrate our @WinstedElem team and community in the validation of MESPA’s MN School of Excellence Award on Thursday! It was great fun, and well deserved. 💙
Very proud principal.🥰
#LAKERproud #MESPA #Family #SchoolOfExcellence

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

@chris_bussmann That’s awesome… my last visit was the spring of 89. Lots of great memories with vb tourneys, camps, and track meets just down the road, but the 89 experience was for my HS graduation. Good luck with your college decisions!

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Love, belonging, purpose, and passion! Thank you to two amazing educators taking a chance to share your stories today within MESPAspeaks. @ken_essay and @inspiretheyouth, your schools are blessed to have you leading them (as is our organization!) Well done.

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

I can’t wait to share the book with my students that was shared with me today… such a great message! Thank you @JoeSchmitKSTP for your gift to principals! 📚🫶🏼#MESPA2024 #KindnessMatters #ItsTheRightThingToDo

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

What you SEE is not always the STORY. We often fill the gaps with our own assumptions and experiences. It’s our job to help SHARE the story and shape the narrative. Give yourself a chance.

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

You are not “just”… we are not “just”. By saying this, you devalue yourself, and devalue others. Invest, own, and be responsible for the work that you do…that we do. Find the joy, the context and a chance to do better. Together. 💙 #MESPA2024

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

It’s okay to productively fail. It’s a gift to learn and grow. Be okay looking through a different lens to find ways to support growth. Hurry up and fail 😉

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Get OUT! Connect on their terms and make time to do it.

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

EVERY student.
Find it… honor their gift(s)… celebrate it. Start (and continue) the conversations.
#MESPAmn

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Really… who ARE you?
Be HUMAN in your leadership. It’s much more than a title. #StrongPrincipalsStrongSchools

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Lean in, use your talents and be “llamazing” #MESPAmn

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Looking forward to a great couple of days of learning… excellent keynote line up, tons of breakout sessions, and a chance to connect with friends & colleagues across the state. Here we go! 💙#StrongPrincipalsStrongSchools
#MESPAmn

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

@MrDawsonL @MnDeptEd Yep! Like watching the water boil on the stove! 😂 It’s posted now if you haven’t looked. 🙌🏼

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

@KoivistoJosie Whoop whoop! Way to go, @KoivistoJosie!!

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Well…my sweet niece lost Bunny. @AmericanAir if your flight crew happened to pick it up on AA 614 from Charlotte to Chicago on 12/16 you’d make a 4 year old’s day. 🐰❤️

Please share. #BringBunnyHome

[Jen Olson @JenO2687]

Love this message. What do YOU offer your family… your students… your staff… Remember your purpose and the impact you make 💙
#mespaMN
#WhyDoYouDoWhatYouDo
#Purpose
#RippleEffect