Thanks to the Commack Walmart for donating more than $400 in school supplies to our teachers in honor of "Teacher Appreciation Week." Our teachers are amazing. They are dedicated to providing each child with the tools needed to be successful inside and outside the classroom.
My learning from this week...
When you are confident in your own experience and knowledge but humble enough to know that you can still learn and improve from the meaningful input of others, there are no limits to your growth.
This is what I thought about when I worked with @CommackSchools this past week. There are so many wonderful things going on in their school district that I felt so blessed that I was able to share my own ideas and experiences, but I was open to improving on what they were already doing. I am sure, like any school district, things there aren’t perfect, but wow, they are pretty good.
The best organizations I have worked with are already doing incredible things yet still strive to get better. Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox @LI_Educator shared with me that “Above and Beyond is our Baseline,��� and that is what they expect from themselves, not only in their school experience but also in how they take care of themselves outside of school.
This week was a reminder of why I love what I do. To be surrounded by enthusiasm and people who want to continuously get better makes you gravitate to those traits yourself.
3 More Things I Learned This Week
1. A great routine can be constantly modified to become better. Small tweaks can lead to big results.
2. The best things in life often come with the most obstacles. Sometimes, when you are struggling in the moment, take a step back and think about what it will look like when you achieve your goals. That can be the fuel to keep going. Don’t get caught up and assume your current struggle is how it will always be.
3. With every birthday, I hope to use that day to celebrate others and let them know the impact they have had on me. As I get older, I become more grateful for those closest to me who have supported me over the years.
What was your big learning this week?
When the crazy ideas become a reality - Beyond grateful for this amazing team and @gcouros for being here to inspire us and keep us laughing 💛🖤 #CommackSchools
Teach for the best! Commack's job fair had over 600 candidates apply for an interview at our Teacher Job Fair! Twelve administrators helped to interview candidates across multiple certification areas. #PreparingForTheFuture#HiringTeachers#CommackSchools
Thank you to @ScottOshrin for a fantastic, collaborative, HR session at the Learning & Development Academy. Special thank you to @mradamwelcome for his inspirational words! @CommackSchools
Thank you @mradamwelcome for spending some time with the new teachers in Commack today. As always, motivating, inspiring, and down to earth. You’re awesome!
@nallyvv @mradamwelcome Looks like a lot of great stuff. I can buy a lot of it with building funds too. Let me know what you still need after fundraising efforts. Hope you both are enjoying summer!