Kristi Carreon

Mother of two amazing artists. Assistant principal. Life-long learner. Lover of Baseball.

[Terry Grier @tgrierhisd]

Wise leaders understand that walking away from a losing battle is not a failure of grit—it’s a triumph of wisdom.

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

@JuliaMorales 7 days with no power and not a single work crew anywhere nearby!

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

@TickingTurtle @JuliaMorales Now I’m hearing, “maybe Wednesday.”

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

@JuliaMorales Same! My neighborhood is listed as “pending review”. What the heck do they still need to review??? The power is out ✅. The power needs to be restored ✅. Review done!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Always comes back to relationships!

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

@ArtishaHolmes @DunnES_AISD Keep pushing; GREAT is right around the corner!

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

@N_RobbinsAdams Congratulations! You will love Conroe!

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

YES!! I got to see so much of this during this school year! It’s amazing to get to see teachers feel proud of their own growth! I got to work with some of the hardest working teachers ever this year! ❤️

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Instructional leadership is not about improving teachers… it’s about creating the conditions where teachers can improve themselves.

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

1st book of the summer🤓

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

Summer reading.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders don't have to remember what it was like to be a teacher if they spend enough time in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, bus line, and more. Compassion is about being present and engaged where it matters most.

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

This is the kind of leader that I am working on being.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

School districts need to focus on hiring principals who are leaders, not just managers. Leaders inspire, innovate, and create a vision for the future, not just maintain the status quo. Schools deserve leaders who can tackle challenges with compassion, empower teachers, and influence a culture where staff and students can realize their potential.
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[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

I hope I did all these things this year!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

New principals, here's 5 strategies to make a real and immediate impact next fall:
1. Foster open communication, active listening.
2. Build personal connections, know your team well.
3. Show genuine empathy, offer support.
4. Involve staff in some decisions, input/feedback.
5. Recognize & appreciate efforts regularly.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

As an administrator, I was fortunate enough to figure out that leadership isn't always about evaluating, giving feedback, or critiquing. Sometimes, it's about offering words of encouragement or praise, and other times, it's about saying nothing at all and simply being present.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Book Giveaway! Just retweet or comment for a chance to win. Winner announced Monday night 8pm! Regardless of your leadership role, finding your edge will help you lead with both confidence and empathy. Releases in 2 Weeks!

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[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

This! All day. The campus culture can make or break a school. We have to do better at treating our teachers like the champions we tell them that students deserve. If we want them to be champions, we have to treat them like champions.

[Terry Grier @tgrierhisd]

Good leaders know that--whether you get it right, or get it wrong--you're accountable for how you lead. When you hold yourself accountable, other opinions matter a lot less. Good is not enough. What is wrong with being great?

[Kristi Carreon @k_carr18]

We have to teach this to our kiddos as early and as often as possible.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Happy Friday!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Real grit means using your strengths to experience success, gaining confidence, and then tackling even tougher challenges.