Nicole Schutter

Leader, Assistant Professor, Researcher, Continual Learner

[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

[O. M. Tiffany Elementary School @AberdeenOMT]

OMT is so lucky to have future teachers from NSU in our building! Yesterday they helped third graders with their opinion writings. #asdomt #aberdeenpublicschools

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Principals, we don’t need to do a walkthrough or observation every time we go into a classroom.

Sometimes we just need to enjoy spending time in a classroom with the kids, and leave a handwritten note of encouragement for the teacher.

[Central High School @AberdeenCHS]

The CHS Golden Eagles Marching Band closed out its season today in Vermillion at that US BANDS QUAD STATES MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS with a 2nd place finish in Class 5 Open with a score of 84.1. The band also won the caption awards for Best Visuals and Best Percussion.

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

🥳💙💛 #BandKidsRock #GoEagles

[Central High School @AberdeenCHS]

CONGRATULATIONS to the
CHS GOLDEN EAGLES MARCHING BAND
earning 1st Place finish in both parade & field competition at the March to the Meridian in Yankton on Saturday. The band also earned the Field Sweepstakes Award for the highest score at the competition.

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

🚨We did it again 🚨 Second year in a row at #1 in South Dakota for education programs! We ARE teacher education! ❤️💛🐺 #GoWolves #TeachingTeachers

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

Northern State University is ranked #1 in SD for education programs and residence halls by @nichesocial! 🏆✨ Proud of our top-notch living spaces and commitment to shaping the future of education.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/Te3FmfCD7k

#NorthernStateU #GoWolves #FoundMyNiche

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

❤️💛🐺

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

We're thrilled to welcome our newest Wolves! Friday's move-in day was a success, and we kicked off the academic year with our New Student Convocation. Here's to an amazing semester ahead!
#NorthernStateU #NewWolves24 #GoWolves

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Disrespect doesn’t just make people feel bad. It leads them to perform worse.

Evidence from medical teams: Even a single insult decreases the quality of diagnoses and procedures. Rudeness disrupts focus and undermines collaboration.

Civility is not optional. It’s vital.

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

❤️💛🐺

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

Hey, Aberdeen! 🐺 Move-in day is tomorrow, and our Wolves are coming back to campus! Let’s welcome them with a Maroon Out across the community and campus. Put on your maroon gear and show our Wolves some love!❤️💛

#NorthernStateU #GoWolves #AberdeenSD

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

❤️💛🐺

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

A big thank you to the 450+ area educators who joined us for the Back to School Workshop!

It was truly inspiring to explore the potential of AI in education together, and we’re excited to see how you’ll integrate these new tools and ideas into your classrooms.

#NorthernStateU

[Northern State University @NorthernStateU]

Congratulations to @AberdeenYMCA on the ribbon cutting of the YDC expansion! We're thrilled to see the addition of the #NorthernStateU room, where we can all collaborate to educate those who shape our children's futures. Here's to fostering learning and growth in our community!

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

So proud of the CHS Golden Eagle Marching Band & the way they represented our school, community, & state at the National Memorial Day Parade! What an experience! #GoEagles #BandKidsRock 💙💛🎉

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

Shout out to @AberdeenOMT for being such great hosts for our teacher candidates! #TecahingTeachers #NSUTeacherEd #weAREteachered ❤️💛🐺

[O. M. Tiffany Elementary School @AberdeenOMT]

1st graders in Mrs. Salfrank's class enjoyed having Northern State teacher candidates teach science to us! We learned about animals, sound, and shadows/light. #ASDOMT #AberdeenPublicSchools

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

It’s easy to live the standard when the lights are on, when the boss is around, when eyes are on you, when you can get recognized and rewarded.

Character is who you are when nobody is watching. Can you live the standard then?

Character is a competitive advantage.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Instruction without rigor is weak. Instruction without relevance is lame. Instruction without relationships is futile.

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

How about that CHS Band Program!! 🎉 #bandkidsrock #highschoolsoundtrack

[Central High School @AberdeenCHS]

Congratulations to the CHS Bands on their outstanding performances at Large Group Contest today. All SUPERIOR ratings. Ensembles are assessed on a 35 point rubric.
Eagle Band scored 32-32-31;
Concert Band scored 34-30-32;
Symphonic Band scored 35-35-35;
Keep up the great work!

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

👏🏻👏🏻

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Stop making decisions based on what you think people will think about you, and start making decisions based on your purpose and values.

Be motivated by your potential, not their opinion.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Caring raises your effort.
Caring raises your intentionality.
Caring raises your attitude.
Caring raises your standard. 
Caring raises your impact.

Caring is a competitive advantage.

[Nicole Schutter @nicschutter]

👏🏻👏🏻

[Aberdeen Public School District @AberdeenSD61]

March is Music in our Schools Month, and we're celebrating the remarkable achievements of our exceptional music programs across the district! We’re so proud of our talented, dedicated Golden Eagle musicians! 🎵 #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

Make sure you look.