Laura Baldwin

McKinley Elementary Principal

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

#ThoughtForTheDay We have the power as educators to make a student walk out of class feeling better than they did before they walked in. The opposite is also true. When we bring our very best we help ensure they leave feeling their best and in turn so do we. #LiveYourExcellence

[Bethany Hill🌟#JoyfulLeaders @bethhill2829]

Schools that choose restorative practices over punitive have a challenging road of travel. It’s exhausting, especially if adults take behaviors personally. Looking beyond, seeing the child, and being their calm is still TOUGH, but it is empowering for both students and adults.

[SocialEmotionalLearning @SELearningEDU]

Are you a school counselor working in a multi-tiered system of support? Here's a helpful graphic on how to engage within each of the three tiers. #SEL #MTSS #schoolcounselors

[David Geurin @DavidGeurin]

Our true character is revealed by how we treat students who are the most difficult.

It's easy to be kind and generous with people who are kind and generous.

But we need to show empathy and understanding to every kid. #FutureDriven

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

@SeamanSchools @StevePNoble @THS_Trojans @BGCofTopeka I was just thinking how much relationship @StevePNoble creates with those students by showing this side of himself. Very cool Steve!

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

What a great way to start my last day at McKinley! #mckinleyrocks #abilene5starschools

[Michael Linenberger @MichaelLinenbe1]

Safety Day at McKinley #McKinley #abilene5starschools

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

McKinley Student Council for 2018-2019 #park #greatkids #mckinleyrocks #abilene5starschools

[Michael Linenberger @MichaelLinenbe1]

Thanks to the Abilene Public Library for coming to McKinley today to promote summer reading. #McKinley #abilene5starschools

[Megan Lady @TheMeganLady]

Working hard completing community projects in our room today! 🌾We have some GREAT peer helpers!🙌☺️ 💛 #abilene5starschools #learningtogether

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

🏆These girls won our last two character trophies for the month for CARING. 💕#teachgenerosity #recognizethelittlethings #theyarebig #mckinleyrocks #abilenefivestarschools

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

@mccall_kelley Take a kitten out of a backpack that a student had brought to school claiming she didn’t know it was in there. “...sister must have did it.” 😂

[David Geurin @DavidGeurin]

Integrity matters...
1. Lead w/ your heart
2. Value people first
3. Speak truth
4. Show respect
5. Stand firm
6. Give your best
7. Always do what's right
#FutureDriven #JoyfulLeaders

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

McKinley won big when we got these ladies to be administrative personnel in the front office! #havefunscratchin’ #kidswriting #thanks #mckinleyrocks #abilene5starschools

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

Kansas State School Board Member, Deena Horst, came to present the Challenge Award to McKinley students and staff today for outstanding math, reading, and attendance! Everyone who taught and worked with these kids deserves credit! #mckinleyrocks #teamwork #abilene5starschools

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

She beat me fare and square in cards and then turned around and did it again with checkers! #kaylee #timewiththeprincipal #bestpartofmyday #abilene5starschools

[Abilene Athletics & Activities @AbileneCowboys]

This year’s prom decorating committee is an amazing group of resilient Cowgirls. Super impressed with their dedication and great attitude. Thanks for all you do! #abilene5starschools

[Laura Baldwin @MckPrincipal]

Hannah and Breckyn won the character trophies 🏆 for being CARING this month. We need to all be a little more KIND like these girls. #mckinley #abilene5starschools

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Something I’ve noticed about good teachers… is that they want to be better teachers.