David Ralph

Husband | Father | Principal | Teacher | Coach

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

#dailydifference is providing opportunities for Ss to work together that wouldn’t normally get that chance. Something truly magical can happen! #proudprincipal

[Northern Hills Elementary @NHillsUSD345]

Our theme: Every Bulldog Belongs. Our mission is to foster a community of connection across multiple grade levels and provide opportunities for Ss to lead and learn outside of just their classroom.

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

#dailydifference coffee brewing in the staff lounge. Easy instant pick me up. Every Friday a different brew to taste and talk about.

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

#dailydifference watching 6th grade students assisting K students as they navigated their first school lunch was the community of belonging highlight of the day!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Not all your students come to class wanting to learn… but they all come wanting to belong. And when they feel like they belong… they’re much more likely to learn.

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

Best comment from tonight’s sneak peek came from a 1st grader, ‘Mr. Ralph, I can really tell you missed us!’ That I did. Ready for the best year yet!!

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

I’ve said since walking in the doors of NH that it feels a little like Hogwarts. Today, it felt even more like it as the staff conversation board had ‘dumbledore’ as their top costume pick for me to wear for the Halloween parade. Of course I’m all for it! #nhtopdogs

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

The best seats you can have to watch Salvy smash #39 and #40. Was a great night for baseball!

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

First day goals:
1. Ss know they are safe
2. Ss know what to expect
3. Ss know they are loved
Goals achieved! Great first day. #ProudPrincipal

[Northern Hills Elementary @NHillsUSD345]

Great first day of the best year yet! #nhtopdog #learningwithoutlimits

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

First day officially in the books! Going to be a great year! #nhtopdogs

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

It takes courage for teachers to reimagine a classroom different from the one they experienced. I admire those teachers who think outside the box, who challenge the status quo, and who are committed to preparing students for their own future.

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

Cutest zoom meeting of famous Kansans you ever did see! #history #learningwithoutlimits

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

@mattparnell95 Proud of you man!

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

I’m so honored, proud, and excited to announce that I will be serving as the Head Principal of Northern Hills Elementary next year! #nhtopdogs #learningwithoutlimits #BlessedAndGrateful

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

@mrjoshuasnyder @SeamanSchools @mdarter13 @rlkramer06 Love it and digging the cowboy boots!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers don’t always need a new strategy, a new activity, or a new resource. Sometimes… what they need is some encouragement. They need to be reminded that they are professionals, that they are good at what they do, and that what they are doing every day really does matter.

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

I am so proud of our amazing FCRL group of teachers! I’m impressed each and every day with how hard they work and their willingness to pivot in order to make learning engaging and accessible for all students. Have a wonderful and much deserved break!! #learningwithoutlimits

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

@Jsamqua When you google sci-fi movie it’s the first thing you see. (And, it’s a good movie - I said what I said)

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

@Jsamqua 🔥🔥🔥

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

Will always be proud of these kids and teachers! Way to go Logan!

[Logan Elementary @LoganUSD345]

Great job Logan students for casting your vote and to @KristiAmelia for galvanizing civic engagement in our building. #roarloudly #vote https://t.co/IwTQHbtSOZ

[David Ralph @dralpherton]

Great project looking for ways to bring connections to the classroom! Did I mention she has half a classroom F2F and half a classroom full remote - @MrsStauffer307 is making magic happen!

[Kimberlee Stauffer @MrsStauffer307]

I’m planning an activity with my class. We are learning about US geography and we are going to try and send and receive a postcard from all 50 states. (They don’t know this yet) If a teacher from a different sees this and is interested, DM me!! #distancelearning #AcademicTwitter