I am going to cherish this chance to chat with @MrJonesOLY. He reminds me why I wrote Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. To be of serve to educators and leaders like him trying to make a more equitable system for our babies. Thank you for your service, Brandin. 🙏🏾❤️✊🏾
My Assistant Principal team and secretaries took time to acknowledge National Principal's Day! I couldn't be more proud to Principal of a place where we do the necessary and hard work to help students achieve. And, I couldn't be more lucky to do this with such a great team!
Consider joining the Olympia team for the 25-26 school year! Interested candidates should apply at https://t.co/KQclpshlku. #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia
Our students raised $120 for C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association via Pennies with Purpose. As a reward, some of the admin started the day in costumes! Mr. Jones was a lobster, Mr. Passarell was a Seadragon and Mr. Loray was a flamingo! #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia
I was invited to read to Mr. Hopkins 5th grade class at Pinebrook Elementary this past Friday. We read "Change Sings" by Amanda Gorman and took time to discuss how we could impact our community in positive ways. Our future is bright! @GreeceCentral@Jsmalline
As educators, we are practitioners, and we should constantly be working to grow in our craft of teaching and learning. I'm proud to be leading that work at Olympia. It's one of my favorite parts of the job. #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia
Olympia teachers engaged in learning around differentiated instruction to accelerate the growth of our students. In addition, they took that learning and immediately applied it to their lesson plans. #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia @GCSDsuper @MrJonesOLY@greecementors
Let's take a moment to congratulate these Spartans (staff and students) for being recognized by staff for demonstrating Responsibility, Integrity, Showing Respect and/or Empathy (R.I.S.E.)! #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia @GCSDsuper @MrJonesOLY
This is one of my FAVORITE parts of my job! Developing, facilitating, and participating in professional development with staff who are proud of their work and yet eager to grow! It's going to be a great year!
Day 1 of our Professional Learning Retreat for staff went beautifully! A dedicated group of teachers, support staff, and administrators coming together to grow in the area of teaching and learning! #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia @GCSDsuper @MrJonesOLY
Let's give a huge welcome to Olympia's newest teachers!Teaching is one of the most important jobs in our society. Those who decide to be teachers are special and we're thrilled they decided to join us! @greecementors @GCSDsuper @MrJonesOLY#GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia
The best in the game! Glad to be working with people who see a greater purpose and vision and are ready to do the transformational work. Oh, and laugh a hell of a lot while doing it! #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia
We had an amazing week of learning and bonding at GCSDs Leadership week. We studied PLCs and what work needs to happen to ensure their effectiveness & had a lot of fun doing it. #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY@MrJonesOLY @GCSDsuper @MrPassarell@loray_gcsd_ap@MrTanOLY @HarringtonOLY
Olympia's School Improvement Team met today to think about systems and structures for improvement and how we, as a team, will operate to ensure our focus is on student achievement and a welcoming environment. #GreatThingsHappenAtOLY#WeAreOlympia @GCSDsuper