Dr. Sonia A. Matthew, NBCT
@SoniaMatthew2
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Wife • Mom of 3 • Assistant Principal @CCPS • Online Course Facilitator/Mentor @MdPublicSchools • @MSEAeducators #NBCT Trainer • Non-Profit Founder @i_garden
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You never know who is watching you. You are purposed, so walk in your excellence. Continue bringing immense value to the lives of others. Be kind, be gracious and lead from the soul.
#leadership
#influence
#breakingbarriers
#shinebright
#self
-love 💎
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Look who I ran into on these hot Nashville streets, y’all! I was so proud to tell
@Principal_EL
that I CHOOSE to stay on this beautiful journey as an educator always 💛
#UNITEDPrincipals
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Thank you, God for the PRIVILEGE to age! I embrace my membership into the 50’s club today with GRATITUDE! 🙌🏽 I am walking in my self-love because I am a proud LEO Queen! 👑 We have work to do, and I’m honored to answer the call to lead!
#LeoLeader
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Proud to be an Assistant Principal
@CCPS
! Happy National Assistant Principal Week to all my colleagues far and wide! Let’s continue making great impact for those we serve daily because our kids deserve it!
#proudap
#nationalapweek
#laboroflove
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Thank you,
@MSEAeducators
for preparing me to serve as a trainer for educators across Maryland as they pursue
@NBPTS
certification! It is my honor to serve our real MVPs, as they choose to embark on this life-changing journey
#ap
#nbct
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It’s been a busy day, but a former parent blessed my soul with this beautiful orchid & love in a cup! You never know how a random act of kindness can touch a heart! ❤️
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I am bursting with pride as I woke up this morning to fireworks! 🎆 It’s been almost 5 years since joining the ranks of national board certification and to proudly maintain this honor is so humbling…
@NBPTS
#proudnbct
#teacher
#leader
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I am excited to present to awesome Maryland educators today during
@MSEAeducators
Jump Start Training!
@NBPTS
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I wore my new favorite shirt today! ☀️ I CHOOSE TO STAY and serve as an educational leader because this is important HEART work! 💚 Thank you,
@Principal_EL
for your dedication to Education & making sure I had my shirt. I wear it with pride!
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It is a blessing to come to work and find this kind of JOY everyday!
#backtoschool
#backwithmyscholars
@NealBlueCrabs
💙💛
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Just finished my 2 mile jog on this first day of summer break. ☀️ During my LEO season & my milestone 50th birthday month coming up, I am full of GRATITUDE and SELF-LOVE!
#birthdaymonthloading
#self
-loveisself-care
@fit_leaders
#leoseason
🦁🔥
#blessed
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I LOVE this shirt my sweet scholar’s mom blessed me with today
@NealBlueCrabs
#bekind
#befearless
#beyou
💎💙💛
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Oh the joy when educators see their scholars all grown and soaring to new, incredible heights!
@MiltonSomersMS
@NealBlueCrabs
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It’s an honor to share space with these dynamic leaders. We are filling our cups and preparing for an impactful school year ahead
#UNITEDPrincipals
@AschoolonaHill
@madameprincipal
@RachelEdohoEket
@CCPS
@Maespmd
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My scholar’s shirt says it all.
#positivevibesonly
#self
-love
#groundedinpurpose
@NealBlueCrabs
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So proud to be a Nationally Board Certified Teacher! Educating our young people is no joke! Glad to know that I am considered qualified by NBCT standards! It’s been almost a year, but when I think about this accomplishment, I am still In awe!
@NBPTS
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Dad’s in great spirits today. I told him that I lead fearlessly and humbly because of him.
#myfirstlove
#myhero
#mywhy
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Grand rising! I’m wearing green, my favorite color for
#mentalhealthawareness
. I’m also representing an
#HBCU
& we are celebrating our superhero teachers all week!
#attitudeofgratitude
💚☀️
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Excited to be at the
@NAESP
/
@NASSP
#UNITED
conference in Nashville! Learning is one of my favorite activities!
#lifelonglearner
@Maespmd
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An honor to experience the 🔥 today with some outstanding APs and Principals with
@PrincipalKafele
at the
#bondacademy
! I’ll be careful to never leave home w/o my WHY just like I’d never leave home w/o my ID!
#groundedinpurpose
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Thank you for lifting and elevating your leadership stories today, gentlemen. The impact you make for your school communities is truly remarkable! 🤎
#UNITEDPrincipals
@AschoolonaHill
@madameprincipal
@pzneta
@NAESP
@NASSP
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With my
@CCPS
partners at
#UNITED
in Nashville, where the learning is incredible!
@ElemEd_CCPS
@Maespmd
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Happy Friday X Fam! Walk in your purpose because life is a blessing and your gifts are needed to impact others!
#groundedinpurpose
#servantleader
#blessedtobeablessing
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I’m a PROUD big cousin as I celebrate my baby cousin who is officially a lawyer
#firstgen
#immigrantstory
🇮🇳🇨🇦
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Saturday summer mall vibes with my loves ♥️
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Another day of busy, busy busy, but I got a chance to catch some fresh air and sun with my scholars! Look at the pretty flowers they picked for me that happen to match my dress today 🥰 there is no better “job” than the one I have
@NealBlueCrabs
💙💛
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It’s a great morning at
#PrincipalsUNITED
& hearing from our amazing Maryland voices from the field!
@MarcusAllenfcps
@TiaraDwyer
@Maespmd
@mdmassp
#nextlevelleadership
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In my happy place on this beautiful Sunday! ☀️🏈 We got this, GIANTS! 💙💙💙
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My amazing colleagues from
@CCPS
representing
#nextlevelleadership
in Maryland
#educationalleaders
@madameprincipal
@WJMitchellES
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Lunches w/my scholars was extra special today! Teachers chose those scholars who have exemplified excellence! Each Friday in May will be Making it to May Lunch Munch w/me & a certificate! I am so blessed to call this “work” ♥️
@NealBlueCrabs
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Today was the start of Attendance Awareness Spirit Week and we look like we just rolled out of bed for PJ Day! My outfit is definitely not as cute as my scholars, but I was excited to be comfy today! 💛💙
#AttendanceAwareness
@NealBlueCrabs
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We are just getting started here at the
#Bondacademy
! The energy is amazing, amazing, amazing! 🔥Grateful for a day of learning with family!
@darylhowardphd
@BONDEducators
@maeecoleman8
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I know I look super excited to be at the INAUGURAL Maryland National Board Certified Teachers Conference! What an honor to connect with
@Pbrookins44
. She walks the walk as she awaits her MOC results!
#MdPublicSchools
#blueprintinaction
@NBPTS
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When adults foster strong relationships with children and between children, the gift is everlasting. From Pre-K to 10th Grade and beyond.
#relationshipsmatter
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@_monica_welch
& I met during the
#nextlevelleadership
academy.
@Maespmd
@mdmassp
. I am so grateful for these summer months to cultivate such amazing connections! ☀️ We also celebrated our July birthdays!
@IHOP
💛 ♌️
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So blessed & grateful to see year 49 as I drink my water and mind my business in St. Croix USVI
#LEOSeason
#PraisestotheMostHigh
☀️
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Thank you
@MentorTeacher4
and
@talk2tal
for lifting up my
@NBPTS
journey by featuring me in the amazing Consortium magazine! I am committed to this work and am honored to share (pages 6 and 7)
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Grand rising and Happy Friday! Remember that all things are possible! Head up and crown fixed. 👑💎
#weekendloading
#selflove
#lifeisablessing
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I am excited to serve on the
@Maespmd
Executive Board as an AP Rep! Thank you for the warm welcome,
@FinestEducator
! I appreciate the shoulder tap,
@HeyyWalker
!
@RachelEdohoEket
@FCPS_Hilliard
@Principal_Mo
@HeyDrDaniel
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It was nice to meet Dr. Navarro today,
@CCPS
Superintendent! Thank you for stopping by
@JPRyonES
to visit with our amazing staff and gaining insight into our inaugural Summer Boost program!
#SummerBoost2021
@DrMelindaBJohn1
@bauerwithrow
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I encouraged our dedicated, outstanding Maryland educators to stay the course today. Being on the road to
@NBPTS
and embarking on the process is to be commended. Keep going and tag a friend!
#advancingtheprofession
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Reflecting on our leadership learnings as safety patrols! I told them I wanted this experience to prove to them they are leaders & to always imagine big.
@NealBlueCrabs
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Well done
@NealBlueCrabs
Safety Patrol Leaders! It was so great to honor you yesterday for your service.
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Today we celebrated our completion of the Next Level Leadership Academy
@Maespmd
@NAESP
Ended on a sweet note w/colleagues & now friends
#nextlevelleaders
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I asked
@Pbrookins44
about the value of being an
#NBCT
as school leaders. Instead of checklists when we go into classrooms, NBCTs look for authentic S engagement, voice, agency &
growth mindsets! Proud she certified as a school leader
@NBPTS
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I met Laura during
#nextlevelleaders
@Maespmd
@mdmassp
& here we are finishing off an exhilarating 3 days of training teachers across Maryland towards
@NBPTS
certification! What a small world, but together, we can make BIG impact as educators!
#proudnbcts
💛
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A safety patrol leader assists a new member and sets her up for success. Youth leadership in action
@NealBlueCrabs
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Black male educator excellence. Look the these kings! 👑 Let our scholars SEE what they can BE!
#Bondacademy
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Back to School Night
@NealBlueCrabs
, filled with important information, smiles and personal connections
@MikeHoffmanCCPS
✨
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Grateful for a beautiful long weekend, a first amazing week with our great scholars and staff
@NealBlueCrabs
and last, but not least, football season!
#gratitude
#blessingsuponblessings
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I call this
#generationallove
Family is everything. You are rooted in your past and it shapes who you are and what you stand for. I honor the immigrant’s journey. 🇨🇦 🇮🇳
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Look who came through spreading love this morning! This is so amazing!
@Billingsley_ES
, way to go and THANK YOU for making this happen!
#BringingJoy
!
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How does one’s heart not melt when we see these precious moments? Love our scholars and educators
@NealBlueCrabs
💙💛
#laboroflove
#plantingseeds
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Thank you, retired
@CCPS
principal, Ms. Blue for closing us out today with a beautiful message anchored in the importance of inner fortitude. The 6 ideas at the end are powerful as I reflect on my role as an impactful school leader.
#leadershipwisdom
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As I close out my 25th year in Education & transition to a new school & the excitement that brings, I am humbled to be able to do what defines me as a human & that is to teach.
#changeagent
#teacherfirst
@NBPTS
@CCPS
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When I visited this classroom today, all I wanted to do was switch spots with the teacher and read to our awesome scholars! How blessed I am to encounter JOY at work daily
@NealBlueCrabs
💛💙
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Great to see you again, Tre’ Thanks for a complimentary copy of your book. Digging in today & look forward to our work together in the future! Our scholars need tools to KNOW and BE who they are within. 💎
@BONDEducators
#strengthbasedleadership
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Happy Friday, X Fam! Are you as grateful to be alive as I am? Each day we have an opportunity to walk in our purpose.
#greatnews
#servantleader
#blessedtobeablessing
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I was in AWE, so just imagine how they felt!
#whatawonderfulworld
#solareclipse2024
@NealBlueCrabs
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There is no OTHER “work” I want to do ever if it’s not with kids! Today, my scholar took my hand, led me to the floor and the magic of reading together began.
#lovemyscholars
#relationships
#groundedinpurpose
#heartwork
@NealBlueCrabs
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My cup is full. 💙 I’m so grateful to serve as an online course instructor and to receive such positive feedback. I love the work and the online space to ignite learning for teachers.
@MdPublicSchools
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Loved learning about your restorative journey
@ArgylePrincipal
! Thank you for sharing today
#transformativework
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This was one powerful session! Check out these takeaways! Intentional & strategic processes create amazing impact by leaders for our scholars!
@TaskerAva
@ElemEd_CCPS
#PrincipalsUNITED
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As AP Week comes to a close, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve & impact… 🙏🏾☀️💝
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The unexpected surprise of being presented with flowers from the family of this amazing scholar warms my heart. ♥️ It is my honor to pour into my scholars and their families
@NealBlueCrabs
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My babies are so grown up now & independent, but I love the memories of us when I was a young momma. They were the sweetest little ones. Today, at 14, 17 & 19, they make me so proud as unique as they all are! Motherhood is a privilege & honor.
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Leadership is rewarding work, but it can only truly be possible with support, guidance and mentorship from other leaders
@MentorTeacher4
and I go way back and I thank her for taking me under her wing.
#grateful
#servantleadership
#mentorship
#togetherwecan
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Thank you
@RachelEdohoEket
for a signed copy of your book! I look forward to getting into it this weekend! As we evolve as leaders, learning through the experience of others is a key to
#nextlevelleadership
@NAESP
@Maespmd
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Thank you for making sure I was in the house today
@darylhowardphd
.
#Bondacademy
#upliftingourkids
#upliftingourculture
#upliftingourcolleagues
#upliftingourcraft
#thework
#wearetherisingtide
🤎
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This was absolutely the highlight of my day! The joy of being able to play at work is something I don’t take for granted
@NealBlueCrabs
💛💙
@MGolonkaCCBOE
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This scholar is showing everyone her dad is a hero by wearing his uniform today for Super Hero Spirit Day!
@NealBlueCrabs
#AttendanceMatters
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@myliberationlab
was 🔥 Thank you for sharing how we can lead with love, respect and restoration.
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I’m excited & honored to serve on the
@Maespmd
executive board as Assistant Principal Representative for the 2024-2025 school year! I love leadership, learning, & advocacy.
@HeyyWalker
@RachelEdohoEket
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As an Educator, REFLECTION is critical because CHANGE in our field is a constant. I think this really kick started for me when I went through
@NBPTS
certification. Our scholars deserve our best reflective selves as we prepare them for excellence.
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When the WHOLE school shows you ALL the love
@NealBlueCrabs
Principal Carroll will be missed 💙💛
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@MikeHoffmanCCPS
warmly welcomes our fabulous staff this morning
@NealBlueCrabs
…I was so excited to see these dedicated champions for our scholars today! We are ready to let the show begin! 💙💛
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I have met such wonderful retirees, who have found a new love in substitute teaching. Their labor of love is appreciated
@NealBlueCrabs
💙💛
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It’s not only on the board, but I feel it in the classroom and I definitely let them know it’s the ultimate flex 👇🏽
@NealBlueCrabs
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Thank you to our guest teacher, Ms. Smith, proud
@CCPS
grad &
@NealBlueCrabs
first class of 5th grade, graduate! Here she is pouring back into our 5th grade scholars w/a presentation about middle school! The theme is: “It’s COOL to be Smart!”
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Excited to join the
@NealBlueCrabs
family, w/
@MsMHungerford
as my partner AP! Check out our office mirrors for our amazing scholars on their way!
#positiveaffirmations
#backtoschool2023
-2024
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My scholar’s shirt
@NealBlueCrabs
says it ALL! I love seeing my young queens walking in their excellence!
#positiveaffirmations
#authenticity
#unapologetic
#beautiful
#youngqueen
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The recess Blue Crabs Diva Cheer team, leading excellence! Recess is not just play, it’s
#SEL
#leadership
#collaboration
and so much more!
@NealBlueCrabs
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I always tell them their only competition is who you see in the mirror. Sports brings that drive, determination and grit out of them and their leadership to emerge.
#mystudentathletes
❤️
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You are the most resilient and fearless leader I know. Thank you for supporting me during some tough seasons & always keeping it 💯 Blessings in your retirement, Principal Sandra Taylor. ♥️
@MiltonSomersMS
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Getting ready to facilitate the Online Teaching In Maryland Fall 2023 course for MSDE! I’ve been facilitating online courses for over a decade and as an avid learner, being online is one of my favorite ways to learn! See my participants online next week! 💻
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I love the restorative work that we do as educators! Today, I had the opportunity to attend this invigorating experience! Thanks to all who organized it & to all my colleagues doing this soul work!
@kingjaybarnett
you are a gem! I’ll cherish my book.
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I had so much fun doing my first ever podcast for
@NBPTS
I was not expecting the more “human” questions, but as a person, teaching & learning defines who I am and what I stand for!
#proudnbct
New
#NBCTpodcast
! assistant principal Dr. Sonia Matthew, NBCT (
@SoniaMatthew2
) discuss improving teacher morale as an instructional leader!
Listen for tips on:
✨ Showing meaningful appreciation
✨ Elevating staff voices
✨ Fostering a supportive culture
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I had a fulfilling few days immersed in the beautiful sights of Ocean City. My cup is full with learning, growth and connections! Life is a journey, not ever a destination and this is a beautiful thing. 💛
#nextlevelleadership
@Maespmd
@mdmassp
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♥️
Enjoyed learning and growing with you ladies!
#principalsUNITED
@AschoolonaHill
@pzneta
@SoniaMatthew2
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Thank you
@CCPS
for sending me to the inaugural Maryland
@NBPTS
convening! It was a day of exciting learning with my colleagues! We are ready to elevate the profession!
@MGolonkaCCBOE
#BlueprintInAction
#MarylandPublicSchools
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It’s all about her today! Happy Birthday, Queen! ♥️
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My dear Virginia blessed me this morning with her wisdom as a retired 1st grade teacher during segregation. Her mission was to make sure each child could read! Oh, the conversation we had! Look at her badge she wears everyday! We both love our scholars. 💕
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