The power of modeling behavior for kids should not be underestimated. Our actions are far louder & more impactful than our words. Be vigilant in how you are presenting yourself as this is the takeaway that stays with kids; not what you say, but what you do. #SEL#kidsdeserveit
In discipline situations, our perception determines whether we punish the child or teach new skills. If we are triggered, we can actively calm ourselves, choose a new perception & respond helpfully instead of reacting from unhealthy pre-programmed messages. #iHeartCD
So grateful to have @JillSmith34 as the principal for these guys! Every year they take this picture on picture day and the memories will last a lifetime! Thanks for all that you do to impact the people around you #SchippParty
When people are upset, our instinct is to try to fix things by changing how they feel as soon as possible. But that doesn't work. Here's what to do instead. #EWOpinion#HelpStudentsThrive https://t.co/GQVxQ4sFhC
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my non-Black friends about how to be a better ally to Black people. I suggest unlearning and relearning through literature as just one good jumping off point, and have broken up my anti-racist reading list into sections:
What a kind and generous thing to find in my inbox today. Thank you for all that you do for us at Prairie Trace @PrairieTracePTO. It takes a village and I am grateful for your support and encouragement.