Academic outcomes will not change until INSTRUCTION changes.
As a former instructional coach, I know for a fact that instruction dictates Ss achievement. Not poverty, not culture, not race, not dis/ability, not parent involvement, or any other factor. It's TIER 1 instruction!
Mom was an addict & alcoholic, dad was MIA, homeless, walked until I had holes in my shoes, ward of the state until age 21…but I made it out alright! Went to college, earned a BA and M.Ed degrees, became a teacher married a teacher, won teacher of the year, now serving as AP! 🙌🏾
So honored to join the @OscarSmithMS staff to celebrate the amazing @amazon donation of over 1100 backpacks FULL of school supplies for each student! @cpschoolsva @EmpowerCPS
🎉SPECIAL DELIVERY!📦
Amazon's Chesapeake Delivery Station made a surprise donation of over 1,100 backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies to @OscarSmithMS! 🎒📙
Thank you to @amazon and their employees for supporting our students and schools! #CPSCelebrates#EmpowerCPS
Many plates are overflowing- before adding to your plate, organize what’s already there & make progress on those items. Keep it simple, it’s okay to say “It’s a good idea AND not something I can add right now.” Respect your load & the load of those you serve. #DailyDoseOfOxygen
I’ve been a school counselor for 17 years (5 elem. level/12 secondary level). If there has ever been a time to do a hard reset on education, the time is NOW! Our young people need more than just learning how to pass a SOL and accumulating credits. They need to know how to live.
Please do not judge a book by its cover! Give students access to opportunities of hope and promise, and watch them surpass your expectations. This is how we change the narrative for S's who look like me in classrooms across the nation! #noglassceilings#equitymatters#heartwork
VBCPS has enlisted veteran educators to help new teachers learn the ropes. Meet the new teacher retention liaisons! Read the full story here: https://t.co/MXKlPcTE3l
It can be a struggle for servant leaders or passionate leaders to give themselves permission to take a break and truly rest. Winter break is here for some & on the horizon for others- give yourself permission to truly disconnect & rest. #DailyDoseOfOxygen#LiveWellLeadWell