Dr. Erika Garcia Niles

petite spitfire, student advocate, teacher supporter, passionate educator, elementary principal, beautiful disaster, justice seeker, she her, tweets mine

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Every now and then, I’ll be sitting somewhere, lost in a random thought, and it suddenly hits me—oh yeah… I wrote a book.

https://t.co/yc8o2S7bjd

[Kareem J. Weaver @KJWinEducation]

Sold a Story changed the conversation on reading.

Season 2 is looking at what happened to teaching itself and why an evidence-based approach (Direct Instruction) was sidelined for so long.

Trailer is below, new episodes tomorrow

https://t.co/8G9PKGmWlq

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Build yourself up. Build your beliefs up. Build others up. You don’t have to tear anyone down to do any of it. And if you lead others, remember: share the credit, own the mistakes, and never sacrifice someone else to save yourself.

That’s what’s on my mind. Thank you.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@TolentinoTeach Paper, pencil, cursive, physical books, novels, times tests, standard algorithm, grammar, consequences and dodgeball.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

One of the things I’m realizing in this role is how much I love being connected to the ❤️ of the work. Leadership isn’t about being removed from the classroom, it’s about staying close enough to see, hear, learn, and understand what our teachers and students experience every day.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@KatherinePrange Yes… The research is linked to students, knowing what they are learning and why. It sounds like that’s what you’re doing.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

If the biggest evidence of instructional quality is whether the objective is posted on the board, we’ve confused compliance with teaching.

I care less about what’s written on the wall and more about what’s happening in the minds of kids.

There, I said it.

[Zearn @zearned]

To educators like @flyingmonkey13 — thank you for everything you do for your students. 💜

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

A leadership lesson I keep coming back to:

I haven’t been in charge of a classroom in over a decade. I can read, observe, and even take over. But that doesn’t make me the expert.

The best thing I can do as an admin is remove barriers, support teachers, and get out of the way.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Go, O!

[St Louis CITY2 @STLCITY2]

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞 🇺🇸

Owen Jorgensen has earned his first call-up to the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team for their upcoming international training camp in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain.

🗞️ https://t.co/ZhT4YQf4i1

[John Muchlinski @jam11]

AWSP Summer Conference in Spokane WA. @flyingmonkeyDr

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Hello Favorite Educators,

I need some help and would love yours. I am looking to create a progressive discipline matrix at both the elementary and middle school level. If you have one that you would be willing to share, would you please DM me. Please and thank you!!!

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@ESL_fairy Brilliant!

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

A new school. A new system. A new perspective. I’m loving the challenge of learning, watching, and finding ways to support.

Bonus: Pre-K lunch duty. Easily the best—and messiest—part of my day. ❤️

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@Modeltrainfan74 Yes. It’s gorgeous!

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Who knew Davenport was such a vibe?

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Coming in as a new leader can make you eager to jump in and change things. The agenda to change should never overpower the agenda to understand. Learn the culture, listen to the people, understand the climate, and honor what works. Change is better when rooted in understanding.

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@EDUwithEmily Really anyone who might be assisting in a classroom

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

Teachers, if you had an assistant teacher what would you want them to do and what professional development would you hope for them to have?

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@justinholtedldr Whatever is needed. Currently I’m working with the related arts programs to make sure they have what they need. I’ve helped principals with the tedious jobs. Once school gets underway I’ll work on professional development. I want to be helpful, not in charge!

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

First day of school at a new school! New systems. New faces. New kids. And the same reminder of why I ♥️ education: being surrounded by people who will do whatever it takes for kids. I miss being a principal, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to support staff in a new capacity

[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

@kraekerc Thank you for this! Honestly, I am just learning what they do and how they do it and trying to figure out how I can best be helpful. They have great administrators and I am getting the chance to make their lives easier!