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18-yr veteran principal, founder of TCS, TCSMS, & IPC; believer in children’s voices, OG Associate Level candidate 🌊late-blooming gardener 🌻pollinator protector 🐝, Chiefs 🏈 fan, 2nd gen Latina
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Learning is joyful 💕

Lots of research shows that competition often leads people to act unethically. This study offers an explanation, focusing on long-standing rivalries where more is at stake, psychologically speaking: is.gd/3S1Vrq

Never forget.. Jimmy Carter left the Southern Bapitsts because of their stance on women

@pammoran1.bsky.social Hi Pam! What days/times work for you?

“Stop asking why schools don’t have bullet proof glass and metal detectors at all the doors. Ask why schools have to. That’s the question that needs to be asked.” - Police Chief in Madison, WI

I'm reminded how society doesn't see students as human beings. It's true that we must do everything we can to protect them, we forget that our children have aspirations to agency, too. Some of us like children to speak, but only when they sound like idealized versions of us. We can do better.

Public schools won’t give kids the amount of support time they need to be proficient readers - even when an OG trained professional wants to give them this support for FREE! Mind boggling!!

Nikki Giovanni's "Truth Is On Its Way" blazes with poetic fury and gospel soul. Her words slice through injustice, while the NY Community Choir lifts spirits high. A revolutionary fusion that still ignites minds 50 years on. #NikkiGiovanni #RIPNikki #TruthIsOnItsWay #SpokenWord #JazzSky #PoetrySky

Recommendations please! Excellent, teacher friendly books on adopting arts integration practices.

The magic is in the ‘how.’ Hire, pay, and support teachers as if you care about the ‘how’.

It’s been a while since I did something like this! OG tutoring; get a strong start!

@akilbello's mom was in the audience filming her son and got this clip of me talking about education, inequality, access and the ethics of of edu policy.

Exhausted brains cannot function properly and come up with genius ideas. If we want teachers and admin at their best to provide meaningful learning, we need to make sure nobody is overworked.

They are hoping we will forget about their plan. Don't. Stop. Talking. About. Protect. 2025.

“Do the right thing even when it is the hard thing!” - Bryan Stevenson #NCTE24

What’s better than one grandbaby playing violin?

Flash back newsletter, every word still holds true.

This quote is beautiful. Yet, I hope as a collective that we can learn to give proper attribution to novelist Robert Jones Jr. who actually authored this quote.

I love, love, LOVE that Dr. @dmurff5.bsky.social and I had a chance to present together in two sessions! We truly bring the best out of each other! Dr. Murff is also new to this app, so make sure to give her a follow if her work (equity-focused leadership) aligns w/ your interests! #NCTE24

I bought the same chairs for my last school & the kids loved them. Who knew they would be so popular with the grands! (Purchased on Facebook marketplace, great source) Eat dinner and make art!

Thanks to our very wise Board of Trustees, one of the courses I normally teach (LGBTQ History), along with 431 others, will no longer count toward the fulfillment of general education requirements. Just another day in the “Free State of Florida.” 🗃️

The purpose of instruction is never just to cover content, it's to equip you with the habits, attitudes, mindsets, & abilities to learn the rest of your life OUTSIDE of school. How can kids possibly do that in a productive way if they've never asked & answered a self-generated question?

We’re ready for our budding meteorologist!

It’s cold today, but these little sweeties don’t care. Growing my happy place! #begoodtobirds #begoodtobees

When planning lessons, assume all students will benefit from a trauma informed approach to teaching. Nelson & Notman #actfl24

In the midst of the chaos happening around us, let us strive to do no harm to the children. The world is ugly enough. Hello Thursday. #BeginAgain

"One day someone will dig up the records of these meetings, will see us pleading for the lives of our people over and over and over and over again, and they will try to understand why our calls were not heeded" Palestine at the UN security council this afternoon.

Now that’s a big book cover! Release date Dec 12, 6-7pm

At #NCTE24 this week, this is the message I'll be sharing on repeat.

A full day today. Such a pleasure to watch him learn. ❤️#nanalove

👋🏾 I'm a high school principal with 20 years of experience! I’m looking to find innovative ways to improve my practice. I'm here to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and learn from all of you. Let’s Goooooo! #EduSky #BlackSky #BlackEduSky #AddToBlackSky #Principal #DrHSpeaks #DMV