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Artist. Educator. Leader. Texan. BFA '04, MA '13 @utaustin, PhD '25 @ttueducation School Leader @dallasschools

[Dr. Rey Cervantes | Principal @DrReyC]

Stronger together in @dallasschools! 🌟 Grateful to join neighboring schools for powerful PD focused on student ownership. Huge thanks to @LongfellowCEA for hosting and showing us their beautiful new campus. Collaboration = success! 👏🏫 #Region4SayNoMore @SHussainDISD @Educ8torHicks @MJJackson1906 @amercon9 #MagnetsUnite 🧲

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

This is the big project I’ve been working on while completing my PhD. Praxis, praxis, praxis!

[Dallas ISD @dallasschools]

✨🏫Welcome to the future of learning at @LongfellowCEA! The brand-new campus features a culinary kitchen lab, debate room, dance studio, and so much more.

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Proud of my team and my community of learners!

[LongfellowCEA @LongfellowCEA]

Longfellow, once again, earns an A+ (96/100) Rating and ALL 7 Distinctions for achievement. We're continuously proud of our students and our outstanding faculty for the community of learning they've created at Longfellow! @mjjackson1906 @disdmagnets @dallasschools

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Thanks for the spotlight! We do it for our students and our community! Proud to be a Longfellow Longhorn!

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Principal Tatum is a two-time Master Principal!

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

I’ve been very lucky to be a part of the legacy of excellence in our 1947 building AND honored to shepherd its tomorrow through the design phase of its future (opening in August).

[LongfellowCEA @LongfellowCEA]

Longfellow Alumna Cynthia Izaguirre reflects on her time with us and saying goodbye to the 1947 campus. Reminder to join us on Friday for a drop-in goodbye between 2pm-7pm. @MJJackson1906 @DISDMagnets @dallasschools @N_Bernardino https://t.co/KQdefRPf8j

[Dr. Rey Cervantes | Principal @DrReyC]

Feeling like the luckiest principal! 🙋🏻‍♂️ Loved celebrating with @dallasschools today. Together, we’re striving for excellence for our students—let’s keep climbing those top charts! 🚀🎉 #RegionV @TransformDISD @thebridgelad @amercon9 @mscotttatum 🎭

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

8/8 What does purpose-driven leadership look like in your school or organization? How are you aligning with a clear mission to inspire and empower? Let’s keep the conversation going! ✨ #EdChat #InspireToLead

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

1/🧵 In education, purpose-driven leadership means aligning every action with a clear mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. It’s about inspiring both educators and students to pursue excellence, creativity, and innovation. 🎯 #LeadershipMatters

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

7/ As educators, we’re not just preparing students for tests—we’re preparing them to thrive in an evolving world. Purpose-driven leadership in schools means ensuring that everything we do is in service of that greater goal. 🌱 #WholeChildApproach

[Mr. Mykel Estes, M.Ed. @MrMykelEstes]

It’s a great year to explore tomorrow at @LongfellowCEA! #Back2School

@dallasschools • @DISDMagnets

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

When you trust teachers, your PD/Work Days look very different. #TikTok https://t.co/OtRcJ3HRJC

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Leading through Service!

[Heather Mays @HeatherJLaffey]

At Longfellow “Exploring Tomorrow”means preparing for the future today! We are exposing students to a diverse range of professions to help them discover their passion & potential! #CareerReady #FutureFocused @dallasschools @MJJackson1906 @N_Bernardino @LongfellowCEA

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Congrats @MrMykelEstes on being selected as a @dallasschools Teacher of the Year Finalist! Way to represent @LongfellowCEA and @DISDMagnets

@MJJackson1906 @N_Bernardino

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Vessel and Filter: the source of raw data around us is filtered, often unreliably, into a collection of stories and experiences. If we share the resulting worldview and works, we can be a source of inspiration for others.

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Come along for my journey of reading and reflecting on The Creative Act by @RickRubin

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

9/13/23: Awareness - How do we move from intervention to objectivity in the way we observe the world: persistence of study, the level at which we study, and the awareness of the difference.

[mscotttatum @mscotttatum]

Very proud to serve as a mentor principal this year. It’s been wonderful supporting our new principals!

[LEAD DallasISD @LEAD_DallasISD]

🏔️ Reflecting on our previous NPA Session on Giving and Receiving Feedback: Principal mentors provided invaluable insights. Following the campus 'hike', new principals honed their feedback processes. Heartfelt thanks to mentors! #DallasISDNPA