Molding minds, building relationships, and making magic happen in the classroom. Reading fanatic and travel addict. DoDEA teacher in beautiful Okinawa 🏝
Your success as a leader isn't about what you achieve but what you help others achieve.
It's how you support others and clear barriers so those around you can be their best selves and do their best work. #edchat#joyfulleaders#FutureDriven
The school principal sets the tone for a school. A tone of intentional risk-taking and innovation or a tone of rigid compliance. It is the principal who can stifle creativity, imagination, and risk-taking or empower staff to find their greatness…right now
Y’all, this is one of my favorite things to do! And the kids love seeing a teacher eager to learn something new and share it with them. I’m always on a quest for more knowledge 🧠 🤓
One of my favorite students moved today 💔 Coming into the year, he was rough around the edges. His reputation preceded him, I got “warnings” from day one from prior teachers. And sure, he had his moments. But man, I dug deep for the best in him, and he soared! (And so has my ❤️)
Still rocking some Amazing Author Encounters with my fourth graders! Edwin Santos was so much fun to talk to and gave my students such important advice about getting feedback in the writing process!
Of the following "13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders," what top (3) traits do you think every educational leader should possess?
I like them all but if I had to chose three... I think #13, #7, and #8❤️
Student today: "I don't think I can finish this on time."
Me: "How many more days do you need before you can submit something you're proud of?"
Them: "Um...two?"
Me: "Sounds good."
Them: "Will you take points off?"
Me: "Why would I do that?"
Them: 🤗
It's really that easy.