mindy parker

My name is Mindy Parker and I am a mother, wife, teacher and Catholic. I love to see a plan come together!

[mindy parker @mindyparker28]

Love DEVO!

[JNPSD @JNPSD1]

Forever a Titan! ⚡⚡

[JHS Baseball @JHSBaseball2]

Jacksonville took on Beebe at home tonight in a conference double header. Beat the Badgers the first time 8-7. In the second game, Jacksonville swept the Badgers 12-0.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers love Admin who:
1) Go above & beyond for their staff
2) Do whatever is needed even small tasks
3) Who are present: in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, lunchroom
4) Value Teachers time (planning, meetings, after school)
5) Support, encourage and inspire them

[Dr. Jason McDowell @JMcDowellEdD]

Tons of great take away from Essential Truths for Principals by @SteeleThoughts and @ToddWhitaker . This one stuck with me today. #patience #nooneisperfect

[Tom Bennett @TomBenn1985]

“If service is beneath you, leadership will always be beyond you.” - Dr. Salome Thomas-EL #ADESummit2019

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Great school leaders are usually characterized by these two things: 1) They support their teachers… always having their back. And 2) They inspire their teachers… continuously reminding them of their core purpose -- making a difference for kids.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

It’s good when central office admins remember what it’s like to work in a school. It’s good when school admins remember what it’s like to be a teacher. It’s good when teachers remember what it’s like to be a student. The students… they’re just trying to get through their day.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Students are generally more excited about learning when the teacher is excited about teaching. The engagement of the kids is usually connected to the enthusiasm of the adult.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teacher morale is not complicated. Involve them. Support them. Recognize them. Value them.

[Matthew Sheets @theprincipalguy]

Our kids are coming to our schools everyday with unmet physical and psychological need. 1 in 5 are hungry, far more than half do not live with both biological parents. They are dealing with things they shouldn’t have to. Are they really just too lazy? #BeTheReason

[mindy parker @mindyparker28]

@CoachKursh @gojhstitans @JNPSD1 Great game!

[Jacksonville H.S. @gojhstitans]

Parent teacher conference is Tuesday, February 12, from 4:15 - 7:15. Parents after you visit with teachers, we will be hosting our Pathway Fair in the media center. This is the information regarding elective class to be offered at JHS.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I don’t think there are many people who wake up with a goal of doing a poor job at work. Most people are doing the best job they know how. It is the leader’s job to take people where they are… and give them the tools, resources, training, and encouragement they need to grow.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

5 Ways to build culture:

1) Focus on finding solutions rather than complaining about problems.

2) Collaborate with others in the decision making.

3) Give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

4) Celebrate little victories.

5) Always keep the focus on students.

[mindy parker @mindyparker28]

@SteeleThoughts So true!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Good leaders trust their people.

Period.

If they don’t... they will end up micromanaging, and that sabotages morale.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I asked my 12 year old nephew who his favorite teacher is. He mentioned a teacher’s name and said: “She is always walking around with a smile...so I think, ‘man, she must enjoy her job.’”

Kids notice.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Schools do not thrive because of programs or plans… they thrive because of the passionate educators in the building.

[Ron Clark @mrronclark_]

When I was younger I let a negative colleague affect me so much. I gave her too much power over my happiness! I (essentially) have her my twenties! Don’t give people power over your life! They don’t deserve it!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

If you wanna be an effective leader, you need to be excited about the journey... not just the destination. #JoyfulLeaders