Diana M Smith, Ed.S

Momma. Wife. Literacy Lover. Lead Learner at James Lane Allen in Lexington, KY. MLL Advocate. Relentless. Reading Recovery trained. UK fan.

[Mark Anderson @mandercorn]

"Students progress at a much faster rate in phonics when the bulk of instructional time is spent on applying the skills to authentic reading and writing experiences, rather than isolated skill-and-drill work. "

--@wbny

https://t.co/JCFMg1MgXP

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@teachkjw @KeglerLisa Love the shirts!!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Yes, your child does act like that at home. The difference? You don’t have 25 others getting interrupted by it.

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@ValentinaESL Are you presenting at any upcoming conferences?

[Kentucky Men’s Basketball @KentuckyMBB]

Did you like that, #BBN?

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@MoonPie This makes me want a moon pie!

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@AllysonApsey @TEPSAtalk @NAESP How can I learn where you'll be in TN?

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Everyone has a story. Lead with empathy.

[Andy Beshear @AndyBeshearKY]

I was raised with the Kentucky values of treating everyone with respect and looking out for our neighbors. It's the right thing to do.

[John C. Maxwell @TheJohnCMaxwell]

Many times, action is not the riskiest path — the riskiest path is inaction. Successful leaders have the courage to take action!

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

This has been my mantra since I was an AP and now as principal I feel it is my duty to make sure everyone knows their strengths. I must use those strengths to maximize their impact on our students, staff, and families. "The right people in the right place doing the right thing!"

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

One of the main roles of principals is knowing the strengths of others and putting the right people in the right room at the right time.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

For years my daughter talked about how much she liked her 5th grade teacher…

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Happy teachers build thriving schools. Leadership is about trust, time, and support. When we focus on their well-being, everyone wins.

[Chris Bailey @Kentuckyweather]

I've seen worse things in Church League Basketball games not get a Tech. #BBN

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

Absolutely not a touchdown.

[Tyler Thompson @MrsTylerKSR]

Not even close to a touchdown. Ridiculous.

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@ZBauermaster Might need to take this idea on!

[Diana M Smith, Ed.S @dianamdsmith]

@KashDaniel15 Truth!!!