April Long, M. Ed.

Love God, Find Freedom, Love People, Make a Difference. Mama, Teacher, Leader, Literacy Coach, Reader

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

"You can't expect what you don't extend." Learning to Lead with @Region4ESC @kdparrott @MsA99192560

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Great teams aren’t made of the most talented—they’re made of the most committed. Leaders don’t build on talent alone. They build around attitude, effort, and love for the people beside them—nonnegotiables that turn individuals into a force.

👊Show up.
👊Work hard.
👊Lift others.
👊Be unstoppable.

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

Celebrating our students who are Leveling Up in Lexia Core5 @JGoLexia @RobertsRoadES

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

Trust, Focus, Expect, Believe...Make today GREAT💫

[Ken Williams @unfoldthesoul]

It’s not just about showing up—it's about investing in the outcome.
#CollaborationMatters #StartWithTheCrown

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

THIS 👇🏻
@RobertsRdES

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

Reading to children.

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Such a powerful quote here. The reality is people won’t find fault in those who rest in the land of mediocrity. The people who endure the most criticism are highly motivated. As long as you are standing still, no one will complain.

Whether you are a teacher or in an administrative role…
🔹Don’t stand still.
🔺Take the leap.
🔹Try new things.
🔺And always do what’s best for kids, even when it’s hard.

Will you be criticized by some? Yes.
But is this leadership? Absolutely yes.

Remember…
Dogs don’t bark at parked cars…
…They bark at the cars who are moving.

Keep moving forward and keep doing what’s best for kids.

This is leadership.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Transformational!

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

Culture is intentional. 💫

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

#WISDgreatness
#extrainnings🧢⚾🧡

[Nicole Donaldson @NDonaldsonEdu]

Some small snapshots from my amazing experience as summer school principal with the very best staff and @LitCoachLong. Thank you all for working so hard to help our kiddos and letting me love on you! #WISDgreatness

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Leadership is hard. Nobody said it would be easy.
🔺When people talk about you, keep leading.
🔹When people compliment you, keep leading.
🔺When your hard work goes unnoticed, keep leading.

Why? Because we are in the kid business. Kids are the reason schools exist. It isn’t about you or me. It’s about kids. When things are good, bad or ugly, keep leading.

When we keep showing up to lead, that’s when success will follow. That’s when kids’ pathways will be redirected. And that is when we know we are changing the world.

KEEP. LEADING.

#multiplyexcellence

[RobertsRoadES @RobertsRdES]

📻🎤💥 We enjoyed kicking off our 90’s themed Teacher Appreciation week with “Ice Ice Baby”….Bahama Bucks Snow Cones! 🍧

Today was also dress like your students for teachers! We are excited to continue celebrating our wonderful staff all week!
#rreisoutofthisworld

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

To our one and only @PluckhahnJ!💪🏻
Thank you for your fearless leadership and your willingness to roll up your sleeves on the tough days and do the right hard work. We appreciate you! @RobertsRdES

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

As we approach the end of the school year…

💥 Be patient
…because let’s be real. We tired!
💥Celebrate teacher growth
…goodness they have worked hard.
💥Celebrate student growth
…they need reminding of how far they’ve come!
💥Be patient
…did I mention we are tired?
💥Make IEP mtgs meaningful
…these parents deserve it.
💥Give yourself grace
…lots of it. Take care of you.

Schools make the world go round. In this busy season, pause and reflect on how far you’ve carried this generation of kids.

Educators are amazing!

#multiplyexcellence

[April Long, M. Ed. @LitCoachLong]

Hope for tomorrow = One more step today🌟

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers, Regardless of what subject you teach whether it’s math, science, PE, music, special ed, Lang arts, or Art, Etc. You are all on the same Team! Support each other. Encourage each other. Build each other up. The Best Team Wins!