Brooke LeVecchi

Ed leader, advocate for students and families, mother of 3 kids, and proud wife of a small business owner @exteriormedics

[Brooke LeVecchi @blevecchi]

#Honored #Inspired EVERYDAY by this guy who I call my dad @fauquierhs Guidance Director, Mark Bjorkman. I hope I can live up to your legacy in education and all you do for students and families. @PWCSNews

[PWCS @PWCSNews]

Let’s go, PWCS! 🚀

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Thank you ⁦@LDMcDade⁩ & ⁦@GRASSGURU⁩ for taking time to attend our 4th Annual Neabsco Community Family Engagement Carnival! 🎡 We are grateful for all your support! 🤩 ⁦@PWCSNews⁩

[PWCS Nutrition @PWCSNutrition]

We had such a fun time bringing our #SmoothieBike to @NBESStars to make smoothies with the 2nd graders last Friday! This wraps up our #TourDeFork for the 2023-24 school year! Can't wait for next year!
#TourDeFork #BlenderBike #NutritionEducation @PWCSNews @blevecchi

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Each year, @PWCSNews Title I funds a Summer Thrive Program designed to provide continuous learning during the Summer break. 📚Neabsco Elementary’s Summer Thrive Family event provided families with math journals, games & books in addition to breakfast or dinner!

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Neabsco Elementary’s 1st senior walk to honor our local seniors! 🎓 Congratulations! 🎉 #FutureLeaders 🤩

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

"Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We're educators. We're born to make a difference."

Watch Rita Pierson's full TED Talk here: https://t.co/dyKXHKJv9E #TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Congratulations, @blevecchi & Team Neabsco!! 🤩 AMAZING leadership is being highly recognized by @VDOE_News for 2023-2024 Board of Education Continuous Improvement Award!! 🏆 #resilience @PWCSNews

[Brooke LeVecchi @blevecchi]

Virginia Board of Education recognizes Neabsco Elementary School for continuous academic improvement - Prince William County Public Schools https://t.co/zcgkhuJQog

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

As your team reflects on data this spring, this tool from @caselorg can help you center equity and elevate a range of perspectives.

https://t.co/oAYVPisd7f

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Nick Saban said, "My toughest job? Being a leader. Being a leader is about vision, about organization, about communication, about being focused on an organization's needs, and about anticipating problems."

Being a leader is tough.

It takes action and courage.

8 Nick Saban Principles on Being a Great Leader:
1. Great leaders stand up when adversity rises -
It's during tough times when leaders need to provide strength and guidance. True leaders stand, give support, and take ownership during tough times. This is when leaders are looked to lead because that is when you are most needed.

"Times of adversity are when leaders are needed most." - Nick Saban

2. Great leaders allow the team to take ownership - It isn't about what you can accomplish, but asking what can we accomplish together. Give people ownership and responsibility. Let people know that this is also their team, and they're responsible.

"Great leaders know how to follow." - Nick Saban

3. Great leaders embrace future leaders - Great leaders develop more leaders. They focus on nurturing talent, empowering others, and creating a culture of continuous learning. It means believing in people and their potential.

"I strongly believe that one of my responsibilities as head coach is to help those on my staff fulfill their potential and achieve their dreams." - Nick Saban

4. Great leaders lead the orchestra, but let them play - This is the art of letting go as a leader. You have to have faith and trust in your team. Empower them, love them, and care for them. You have to be smart, tough, and use good judgment. It should be easy to serve them and want to see them at their best.

"At home, as a parent, lead your children but allow them the room to grow." - Nick Saban

5. Great leaders make tough decisions - Great leaders don't try to please everyone. They know it isn't about popularity, but about responsibility. It means making tough choices and decisions. Leadership is being willing to do what is right for the team even if it doesn't make you liked.

"Make the tough decisions by doing what is best for your organization - but always be fair and honest with those involved." - Nick Saban

6. Great leaders accept responsibility - It always starts with you. When you accept responsibility, you set a standard for yourself. People notice when you honor your commitments and take ownership of your performance. This self-accountability sets a positive example for others and builds credibility.

"Whatever happens on your watch, take the fall. The worst thing a leader can do is pass the buck." - Nick Saban

7. Great leaders must insist on excellence - Everything you do should be done at the highest possible level. Your ability to be great and focus on working at the process will create results. Your commitment to excellence will set an example for everyone else and inspire others.

"If the leader doesn't demand it, then certainly everyone else won't expect it." - Nick Saban

8. Great leaders don't have all the answers, but they find them - People respond to a positive, constructive, and directed environment. It is easy to be negative, but hard to stay positive. Your ability to find answers during tough situations sets an example for others.

"The best leaders know they don't have all the answers, but they know where to find them." - Nick Saban
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The quotes and context of the post is sourced from Nick Saban's Book: How Good Do You Want to Be?

[Babur Lateef, MD @LateefForVA]

Great story by @Gelman_Scott highlighting the important work to address chronic absenteeism @PWCSNews

[Kathryn Greene @MsGreeneEdu]

"One Thing I Learned..." was a favorite strategy I used to use with my students. I created this one on the history of International Women's Day using @diffitapp!

https://t.co/n0YWKfuLqP

[Babur Lateef, MD @LateefForVA]

As a doctor, parent, and educator I am proud to announce my campaign for Lieutenant Governor Virginia today to build a stronger and better Virginia. Join us➡️

[Ditch That Textbook @DitchThatTxtbk]

What if we took cues from popular YouTube video styles to create memorable classroom activities?

8 YouTube-inspired classroom video ideas like:

📦The unboxing video.
💄The makeup tutorial.
🧳The travel vlogger tour videos.
➕more!

https://t.co/bwj38UKLt8 #Ditchbook

[Brooke LeVecchi @blevecchi]

@fauquierhs Mark Bjorkman ❤️

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Congratulations, @PWCSNews Neabsco Elementary & @blevecchi for our enormous decrease in our chronic absenteeism! 💯🎉🎯#attendancematters 📚 #everystudenteveryday 🤩

[WTOP @WTOP]

Counselor Lydia Larimore’s plan to address chronic absenteeism at Neabsco Elementary School in Woodbridge, Virginia, started to come together after she observed her own kids.
https://t.co/0hBxMTkYY1

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

Tonight’s BINGO NIGHT at @NeabscoElementary was huge success! 🤩 Our families, community, students, and faculty enjoyed a wonderful, fun-filled family night! @PWCSNews @blevecchi

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

"No matter how hard you train, Somebody will train harder. No matter how hard you run, Somebody will run harder. No matter how much you want it, Somebody will want it more. I am Somebody." —Steve Prefontaine

[Cindy Lindsay @cynthiaslindsay]

🦃 Neabsco 1st Annual Turkey Trot was a huge success! 🙌🏻 Way to go, Coach Shuma for his amazing dedication in ensuring our students are participate in physical activities! 🤩 A special thank you to @PWCFireRescue Sparky for his guest appearance! 🚒@PWCSNews @blevecchi @afPE_PE