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[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

As the school year ends, please remember this:

Not every child is excited for summer.

For some students, school is the safest place they know.

It is where they get meals, connection, routine, encouragement, positive attention, counseling, friendships, structure, and adults who notice when something feels “off.”

So when behaviors increase this time of year, try to look deeper.

Some kids are not acting out because they are “bad.”

Some are anxious about losing the one place that felt predictable, connected, and safe.

The student becoming more emotional, angry, withdrawn, clingy, or difficult may actually be grieving the upcoming loss of community and support.

As a therapist and former principal, I’ve learned that behavior is often communication.

Sometimes it says:
“Will anyone notice me this summer?”
“Who will check on me?”
“What if I feel alone again?”

A little more patience matters right now.
A little more compassion matters right now.
A little more connection matters right now.

Never underestimate the power of:
“I’m proud of you.”
“You matter here.”
“I’ll miss you.”
“You made this place better.”

Some kids are counting down the days until summer.

Some kids are counting down the days until they lose the place that felt most like home.

#Teachers #Education #MentalHealth #SchoolCounselor #TeacherLife #TraumaInformed #MaslowBeforeBloom #SEL #ChildMentalHealth #SchoolPsychology #TeacherSupport #StudentSupport #KidsAreNotOkay #Compassion #Empathy #MentalHealthAwareness #SchoolLeadership #Educators #TeacherTok #EndOfSchoolYear #BehaviorIsCommunication #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Therapist #FormerPrincipal #TeacherAppreciation #AnxietyInKids #SocialEmotionalLearning #EducationMatters #SchoolCulture

[Dinah McMichael @dinah_mcmichael]

We had a fantastic visit to Timber Creek Elementary in Tomball ISD with N2’s #txp vi

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@dinah_mcmichael @N2Learning @TISDJohnson @dinah_mcmichael @TISDJohnson - Grateful for the opportunity to join you this week! I loved getting to know both of you — your leadership is inspiring!

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

Excited to kick off Cohort 15 of the N2 Learning Principals’ Institute! Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside inspiring leaders. Looking forward to the growth, reflection, and impact this school year will bring! 💡📚✨
#TXPVI

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@JimVanAllan @WindsorCUSD1 @DaviessCountyPS @Caverna_ISD @WashCathSchools @EnergyBusSchool @JonGordon11 We enjoyed having you in Pecos!!

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

This incredible recognition is a testament to the dedication, love, and passion our amazing staff pours into building strong relationships with our students every single day. Thank you, Zavala team, for capturing hearts and changing lives. This is just the beginning!

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@halbowman THANK YOU for an amazing day!! Your message is incredible and inspiring! We have been in the same room a lot this summer and pretty much feels like you are family!
I appreciate your words of support as I enter my first year as principal! 🤘🏼

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@KimCamp4Kids Can’t wait to see you next week at TASSP!

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@CoachShawTX in his element - doing what he loves!! ❤️💙🏈

[Monterey HS Athletics @Monterey_Sports]

Leadership Training is rocking today!

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

Topping Off Ceremony for our second new elementary school in PBTISD!! Thank you @pbtisd @VLKArchitects
#hometownheart

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

Ready to support @CoachShawTX and the Lubbock Monterey wrestlers!
Beat ‘em Red, Beat ‘em Blue!!
❤️💙🤼‍♂️❤️💙🤼‍♂️❤️💙🤼‍♂️❤️💙🤼‍♂️
#firsttimers #hswrestling

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

So proud of you brother, ⁦@CoachShawTX⁩
Check out his podcast interview- he starts around the 7:00 mark!!
Keep working hard and doing the things you love!! https://t.co/GEZzL9fSgt

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

While there is a time and place for quiet in learning, it really should be more active, collaborative, and engaging.

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

Can’t wait for Friday night!!! First game at our new stadium!! Let’s go EAGLES!!! 💜💛🦅🏈

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Things you can control in games:
• Effort
• Attitude
• Self-talk
• Attention
• Execution

Things you can’t control in games:
• Winning
• Refs
• Fans
• Your opponent
• Bad luck
• Weather
• The past/future

To play your best, focus only on what you can control.

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

This is year 31 -
Year 27 as a Pecos Eagle -
Helping kids be the best they can be!
💜💛🦅💜💛🦅💜💛🦅💜💛🦅
#proudATwife

[lbirch1231 @lbirch1231]

@CoachShawTX we will always be your #1 fans!! Great game tonight Plainsmen!