Mary Bridgers

Principal of Tyrrell Elementary School, Mother, Educator, Life-long Learner

[Former Superintendent of Education, NC @CTruittEdu]

Thank you to @TycoSchools for inviting me to Tyrrell Elementary School’s Blue Party! It was a pleasure to celebrate your growth and achievement as we begin a new school year! #nced

[Tabari Wallace @TabariWallace]

Great in @TycoSchools. @CTruittNCDPI joined in the celebration of Principal @MaryBridgers7 students great accomplishment of exceeded growth, met growth in ALL subgroups & moving out of improvement! Her dedicated staff and great culture is infectious. Ride or Fly! @ncpublicschools

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

Committed > Convenient

“When you are interested in doing something, you only do it when it’s convenient!

When you are Committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results!”

-Kenneth Blanchard

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Success in an event.
Excellence is a process.
Success is the pursuit of wins, trophies, and status.
Excellence is the gradual pursuit of getting better.
Success is about results.
Excellence is about your effort.
Chase excellence and success will follow."
@BallisPsych

[Tyrrell Co. Schools @TycoSchools]

Thank you NC Superintendent Truitt , DPI Cares Team, Families and Tyrrell County Community leaders for celebrating our district gains in student achievement, meeting and exceeding growth expectations!

[Mary Bridgers @MaryBridgers7]

So proud of my students, teachers and staff!! TES EXCEEDED growth and moved from a D school to a C school! An amazing group of educators💕

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

COMPARISON is the thief of joy. Embrace your uniqueness, be grateful for what you have and life the life that only you were born for.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"If a coach holds you accountable, it's because they care more about your future than your feelings."  @DaveAnderson100

Holding someone accountable is something done for someone NOT to someone.

The greatest players are low on entitlement and high on accountability.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

5 Commitments of Great Teams:
1. Commit to giving 100%.
2. Commit to getting better.
3. Commit to staying positive.
4. Commit to the team’s mission.
5. Commit to each other.

[Dr. Catherine A. Stickney @castickney]

Recognition for @TycoSchools at the @edstateboard_nc for strong growth in Kindergarten and Grade 1 literacy scores! #NENCproud @karen_roseboro @Terry_W_Worrell @NERESANews @NCDPI_OEL @MaryBridgers7

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Looking for a new way to elevate staff voice this coming school year?

These planning period "staff listening sessions" might offer some inspiration.

(Via P @QOHSPrin_Thomas)

[Barbara Bray✨Empowerment Coach❤️ Grow Your Why🌱 @bbray27]

Who is the wisest person?

[Dr. Jared Smith @JaredSmithPhD]

Hire the personality. Train the skill.

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

Doubt is a part of leadership. In your most challenging times, lean on those who you know best & share your biggest fears. Reaching out will strengthen your relationships with others & remind you that you are never alone. Doubt often precedes clarity. Time to #Recalibrate

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

BAM. 💥

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Effort is the relentless fuel that propels you towards greatness.
It's not about occasional bursts or half-hearted attempts; it's about consistently giving everything you've got.
Make every rep, every practice count.
Effort is the separator between ordinary and extraordinary.

[TCEA @TCEA]

⚡The Difference Between Scaffolding & Differentiation⚡

https://t.co/i79zAunb5N via Caffeine Queen Teacher
#teaching #edutwitter #educoach

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

You can’t please everybody.
You won’t get approval from everyone.
You can’t avoid criticism.

So stop trying.

Give your best effort.
Show up with integrity.
Be at peace with yourself and ignore the noise.

Be about progress.