Gina

Elementary Principal, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Elementary Ed, Early Childhood Ed, Educational Admin

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Something to remember before the kids get here:

They are not:
SPED kids
EIP kids
RTI kids
504 kids
"Those" kids
Low kids
_____ kids.

Kids are kids.
First, love them
Then learn them.
We don't love labels.
We love learners.
Love, believe & challenge ALL kids.

No excuses.

[Gina @gg44gr]

@beckycarlzon @PrincipalCCW I would love to have this too, Becky!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

3 Truths About Leadership:

1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others.

2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others.

3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.

[Meghan Lawson @Meghan_Lawson]

Our schools don’t need more shiny perfect people. We need more deeply human people. Modeling care, reflection, sincere apologies, learning, & changed behavior. We need people who see, celebrate, and utilize the strengths of others. People who believe we truly are better together.

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

People watch your walk, not your talk.

[Gina @gg44gr]

@thedrgrady This makes my heart burst. ❤️ My grandfather and father were both lifelong educators.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

This is important! 🙌

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

No one should be able to make decisions about education without spending time in the classroom. Especially policies implemented by politicians.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

This! 🙌

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Kindness counts! 🧡

[NCAA Softball @NCAASoftball]

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄-𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 🏆🏆🏆

(1) @OU_Softball becomes the first team in over three decades to win three consecutive National Championships by defeating (3) Florida State, 3-1.

#WCWS

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers never take for granted a principal who is supportive, encouraging, and appreciative because they are like a guiding light in the storm. And always let them know they're appreciated too.

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Passion for relationships is just as important as the passion for learning.

Love kids first.
Then teach your heart out!

#multiplyexcellence

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

So true! 🙌

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

There is nothing more precious than a teacher-student relationship. The student’s expression in this picture says it all. 😭

When you end your career, leave behind a legacy of relationships. That is what your kids--and you--will remember.

#multiplyexcellence

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective leaders don't feel the need to micromanage. They trust & respect their staff to do their job. They know their role is to sometimes mentor, but to always support and encourage those they lead. Effective leadership is getting the best out of those you lead.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Important reminder! 🙌