Kathleen Deleon

NIET Senior Specialist, Texas

[Milken Family Fdn @Milken]

The 2026 ARTEFFECT competition is now open! All students in grades 6-12 worldwide are invited to creatively interpret the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes. Young artists choose from a list of LMC Unsung Heroes and create original artworks in 2D & 3D mediums + accompanying impact statements. Learn more and explore resources: https://t.co/7kXhlBMnKB

#ARTEFFECT

@LowellMilkenCtr

[Tad Savage @SavageTad]

Another great week in Bloomington ISD! Coaches are fantastic and implementation is in full swing. Keep up the great work! Bonus…It’s also always special to connect with my NIET team! Dani and Jill rock! @NIETteach @KristinaCarssow

[Tad Savage @SavageTad]

Back in Ganado helping to roll out Texas ECHO with the fabulous Ms Melanie along with facilitating PLCs in the Elementary school as we discuss a new HQIM implementation. Keep up the great work team!!! @NIETteach @KristinaCarssow

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

Impact Owls 🦉
Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Arizona! Guess what we all have in common? #Excellence
#Teamwork @KristinaCarssow @angie_kendall12 @NIETteach @Puckgirl211979

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

Building capacity at Sinclair Elementary! Student growth is limitless when we work together! Go Mustangs! @NIETteach

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Time flies when you’re driving instructional excellence and student achievement! NIET is celebrating 25 years of impact, and our new video highlights our years of commitment and support for student success and educator growth. Watch it now!
#NIET2025 https://t.co/nTMxnGt0QY

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

"Life-changing," one fellow stated about her experience in the NIET Fellows Program. Learn more about the program's impact here: https://t.co/tK44FbnH07 #NIET2025 #NIETFellows

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

It was an amazing day at Sinclair Elementary! We learned from each other and continue to grow in order to support student achievement! @NIETteach @ECISDtweets

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

Students at Lucy Aragon Junior High problem-solve, collaborate, and explain their thinking in ALL classrooms! Teachers have created and maintained student-led classrooms. @NIETteach @freerisd

[Josh Barnett @NIETjbarnett]

At NIET, we work relentlessly to ensure educators leave our national conference empowered. Our team looks forward to continuing to support you to positively impact students! #NIET2025 @NIETteach

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

The leaders at Norman Thomas Elementary collaborated to observe instruction and create action steps to ensure continued growth for every student. @NIETteach @freerisd

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

Looking to learn more about what engaging content will be available during next week's national conference? Hear from lead NIET developers on their upcoming strands: https://t.co/qrbMIPIlJ0 #NIET2025

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

NIET's 2025 National Conference is less than two weeks away! Wondering what kind of learning will take place during this action-packed two-day event? Check out the 2025 National Conference agenda here! https://t.co/TM4Ccbo0OY #NIET2025

[Kathleen Deleon @Katvdeleon3]

Great things happening in East Central ISD this week! Campus reflection and data analysis at Sinclair. Observations and coaching at Oak Crest and Salado. #growthmindset @NIETteach @ECISDtweets

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

The #TexasIMPACT grant is a prime example of how building educator excellence gives all students the opportunity for success. Watch the full video here to learn more about our work in Texas: https://t.co/Mc7jhI4U0A

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

From 2019 to 2022, Winona Middle School improved their state letter grade from an "F" to a "B" with the support of NIET. Read more in our 25th anniversary report here: https://t.co/suzFUbvrTm #NIET2025 @Winona_ISD @teainfo

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

NIET staff were thrilled to present this morning at the engaging TASA Conference on the topic of empowering teacher leaders. @tasanet #TASA2025

[Kristina Carssow @KristinaCarssow]

Intentional data talks and action steps impact student outcomes with @Katvdeleon3 in her support of this elementary instructional leadership team! #NIETway #strongfoundations

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

NIET staff visited East Central ISD this week and met with Sinclair Elementary Principal Anthony Harvey to conduct data talks with grade level teachers, creating action steps to grow student outcomes. @semustangpride @ECISDtweets

[National Institute for Excellence in Teaching @NIETteach]

We're looking forward to seeing you all in Washington D.C. next month for our 2025 National Conference! #NIET2025