Erica McDonald

Principal at Overland Trail Elementary @OTECougars | Wife | Mother | Lifetime Learner

[Blue Valley Schools @bvschools]

“I love being a principal in Blue Valley because it gives me the unique opportunity to support not just individual students or classrooms but an entire school community. Every day I get to help shape a positive, inclusive culture where both students and staff can thrive. I find deep purpose in empowering students and educators, celebrating growth and ensuring every child feels seen, supported and challenged to reach their potential. What’s most fulfilling is knowing that the decisions I make — whether big-picture or day-to-day — can have a lasting impact.” — Erica McDonald, @OTECougars principal 💚

On National School Principals Day, we want to celebrate our extraordinary principals like Erica! We're thankful for your tireless effort, leadership and support in everything you do to guide our students, staff and schools to excellence!

#BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@OTEPuccetti ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@TaylorFegan, what a deserving honor! We are proud to have you as this year’s building nominee. Keep shining bright, Taylor! ✨

[Overland Trail Ele. @OTECougars]

We are so proud of @TaylorFegan and her @OTECougars nomination for @bvschools Teacher of the Year!

[Alicia Anderson @OTEAnderson]

The training we received today on @ConsciousDiscip from the one and only @TabathaRosproy will definitely prove to be beneficial @OTECougars this year and beyond!

[Overland Trail Ele. @OTECougars]

Welcome to Blue Valley and Overland Trail Elementary! We are excited to begin the 23-24 school year with the newest members of our staff. @bvschools @OTEMcDonald @OTEAnderson #bvtogether

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@OTEAnderson @bvschools @OTECougars I’m SO lucky and excited to have you as a teammate, Alicia! ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@CPEWildcats It was FUN inviting our newest CPE Wildcats to Kindergarten Roundup! Welcome to Cottonwood Point, Class of 2036! 🤠 🎈

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@OTECougars @OTEHansen @ksdehq @bvschools @KCA_counselors Well-deserved, Mrs. Harsch. I’m incredibly proud of you. You are doing amazing and lasting work! ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@CPEWildcats Thank you for the love shown today—CPE spoiled me! ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@cpewildcats What a great few days we shared—we are ready for 2023!

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@tomerrigan Thank you! ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@coespinoza @SpringfieldSMNW Thank you ♥️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@dstubblefield Thank you—you’ve been an inspiration throughout my journey. 🙏🏾

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

New year, new beginnings. From a KSU Wildcat, to a Baker Wildcat, and now a Cottonwood Point Wildcat. Beginning this year as Principal at Cottonwood Point Elementary brings me all the joy. Thank you to everyone who supported me up to this accomplishment.

Happy New Year! 🐾 🎆

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

We are #bettertogether, OTE! 🐾

[Overland Trail Ele. @OTECougars]

Our DEI Council met last night for our first official meeting! We are focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and families here at OTE! It was so fantastic to see so many wonderful people come together for a great cause! #BetterTogether #OTEcougars

[Overland Trail Ele. @OTECougars]

These 3rd graders had an OUT OF THIS WORLD performance tonight! “Spaced Out” was so much fun! Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Stroud! #OTEcougars #BetterTogether #ReachForTheStars #SpaceRocks

[OTE Library @OTECougarsLMC]

Get excited @OTECougars, @storywalk is here! Check out Leaves by Ezra Stein next time you are outside. Thanks to the @BVEdFoundation for this engaging opportunity. @bvlibraries

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@bvschneggs students are enjoying an awesome read aloud by Mrs. Mason, @OTECougarsLMC, in library checkout this morning! @OTECougars 📚 🐛

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@MisterCavey Yes, yes! 🙌🏾

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

@mitzipete Mitzi, those times were TOO GOOD not to repeat. ❤️

[Erica McDonald @OTEMcDonald]

It was a fun day for OTE Cougars! 🎃

[Overland Trail Ele. @OTECougars]

We “mashed” & “brewed” up some serious fun on Friday with a whole school dance party! #MonsterMash #WitchesBrew #BetterTogether #OTEcougars