Dr. Tanya Shelton
@Tanya_N_Shelton
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@dallasschools Leader | 20+ yrs. | HBCUProud @PaulQuinn1872 alum 💜💛| AKA 💗💚 | @SMUSimmons Ed.D. & SMU Alum/Adjunct #PonyUp ♥️💙 I want kids to win!
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Rejection is calibration.
Trust your power.
When they say you're not their first choice, show them you're the right choice.
#ColininBlackandWhite
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This is our first year anniversary picture! Today is our 20th Wedding Anniversary! 🎼🎵🎤 Do you know what today is??? ❤️❤️💋
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20 years married. Blessed beyond measure. In my Beyoncé voice…… If I ain’t got nothing, I got you🎵🎼🎤
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So then this happened..... feels surreal that I am officially Dr. Shelton! I appreciate everyone’s support. Thankful to experience this with cohort 4 of
@smueddedleader
#Fierce15
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Introducing Mr. Umoja Turner, the new Executive Director of the South Oak Cliff Vertical Team! With 28 yrs of experience, he brings: A proven track record of obtaining student outcomes, positive culture, & collaborating with community stakeholders. Congrats Mr. Turner!
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Join me in congratulating and welcoming
@Rw1delta
Rockell Stewart to the Region IV Executive Director Squad! She brings to the table 20+ years, turnaround experience, strong instructional leadership, and is deemed the Queen of Culture!
#RegionIVRising
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All four Associate Superintendents at the board briefing. Sup has named us the Power Rangers.😂😂😂 Missing our Chief Power Ranger. Excited to support leaders and create wins for our kids and the communities we serve.
#SquadGoals
@RyanZysk
@LauraRubioGarza
@MRamirezDISD
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A few of our pics from the 20-minute photoshoot in Jamaica. Enjoyed our time at the beach.
#19Years
#WeStillDo
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Do you know what today is…..🎼🎶🎵🎤
21 years down! Forever to go! 🖤🖤💪🏾💪🏾
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I promise we didn’t plan this. Everyone thought we were telling lies at 9400. 😂 We are just aligned with the same vision.
@etlopie
@Sassypearl1908
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I spent my entire winter break in South Africa with family. Over 14 days. Just landed this evening. Thankful to experience the most beautiful land I’ve ever seen. Check it out!
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When your chief
@TiffanyHuitt1
puts the team on the spot to engage in Swag Surfin’.
@RyanZysk
@MRamirezDISD
@LauraRubioGarza
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Executive Director Challenge! The Southeast Network Dream Team is ready‼️
@MRamirezDISD
@rclaytonbrown
@joleehealey
@THuittDISD
@SusanaCDallas
@DianaVNunez
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My forever Instructional Lead Coach got out of the house for Founders Day! Love to run into my peeps. The baddest literacy chic in the game! 💗💚💗💚
#AKA1908
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Principals, ILCs, & Teachers in my cluster/feeder made this day special: singing, dancing, & gift. Thankful to continue to lead SWH! Blessed to see another year. Thankful to serve a feeder that shows UP for kids. There’s no place I’d rather be.❤️❤️❤️
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Screaming to the rooftop that I am so proud of Dr.
@CherylNevels3
! She defended her dissertation today. Yayyyyy! Did I mention the
#Fierce15
Cohort 4 of the SMU EDD Leadership Program is 100% completed?? All Doctors!!!
@SMUEdLeader
@smusimmons
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Congrats to our Spruce and Wilmer-Hutchins Cluster Principal of the Year. We are proud of you & your amazing leadership. Continue to shine and set the bar for excellence. We are rooting for you to be a district level winner!🤞
@PrincipalRey
@HBGonzalezPLA
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Happy Retirement
@dwhigham2
! An outstanding leader who continues to positively impact the lives of others. The words said about her are a reminder of where we all strive to be……Job well done! Thank you EDs, SOC principals and everyone for making the moment special for her.
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Thank you! Every PD site sang happy birthday even though I tried to hide my birthday because I never want people to feel they have to celebrate me! His voice was amazing and if I could sing that well, I would act funny with people! 😂😂
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Please join me in congratulating
@scgirlintx
Shelley Baxter who will lead Cuellar Nation! A 26 year veteran with a proven track record of success. Principal Finalist-Cuellar ES | Smore Newsletters
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A veteran to education but new to the principalship. Please join me in congratulating the newly appointed Principal Goree at Bedford Law Academy. Proud of her work as interim principal.
@cwright375
@DWCarterHS
@LEAD_DallasISD
@THuittDISD
#RegionIVRising
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A great end to the first day! They ladies who make everything happen for Region IV! My executive assistant and coordinators.
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Congrats to Principal Willard for 50 years of service in the first and finest sorority established for black women: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Proud of your accomplishment. Only Willard would have to amazing Sups at her table.
@TGJMTrojans
🩷💚
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Welcome to Region IV! We are excited to have you!
Join Us In Welcoming Master Principal Lonnie Russell as the New Leader of James Madison HS
@TGJMTrojans
@dallasschools
@DallasISDSupt
@Tanya_N_Shelton
@EturnerEdward
@JustinHenry42
@THuittDISD
@russelllonnie3
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A sneak peek of my 1 million
@smueddedleader
graduation photos. Countdown to May 14 weekend! Picked up my regalia today! Can’t wait. I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams‼️
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I mean…….. If you’re going to wear a cowboy hat…. Might as well be inspired by the Queen. 😘
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Since
#J15
is tomorrow, we represented today. On break, got to take pics with the best Literacy ILC in the land.
@Sassypearl1908
It’s my silver year y’all.
#AKA1908
#SilverStar
💞💚💞💚
#photoshootfresh
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Had the opportunity to meet Kyle Givens, the valedictorian of
@DWCarterHS
. Great speech. Smart and a student athlete. A champ in the classroom and on the court.
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So happy to add adjunct professors as another title. Happy to co-teach Instructional Leadership with this legend….Dr. Orr. Looking forward to the leading and learning from this ASLP cohort.
@smueddedleader
@smusimmons
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We appreciate
@DallasISDSupt
for taking time out of her busy schedule to support our session at
#TASA2024
. Her visionary leadership to provide all students with quality tier 1 instruction led us here.
@LauraRubioGarza
@TiffanyHuitt1
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Squad Goals! The Dallas ISD Team representing at
#tasamidwinter2023
. Our Sup and Chiefs did a great job presenting on Innovation and Equity.
@dallasschools
@RyanZysk
@LauraRubioGarza
@MRamirezDISD
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Today we celebrate 16 years of marriage! He is truly my better half. This is our first anniversary pic.
#FBF
❤️
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Proud of my principals for the work they did in student achievement last school year. Thanks to our Sup and Chief of Schools for the recognition.
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A Soror Sational Extravaganza! Closing out the conference. Pink gowns and sneakers! Boule owes me not! I’ve been inspired, ignited, fired up, and ready to soar! 🩶🩷💚
#PQC
#ThetaTheta
#Spring97
#SilverStars
#AKA1908
#BOULE2024
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My squad! The leaders of the SWH cluster! Undefeated Champions: Making the Impossible….Possible!
#SquadGoals
#LeadershipSummit
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Excited to present at
#TASA2024
with my colleague
@LauraRubioGarza
and our Chief who will kick us off
@TiffanyHuitt1
. Join us as we share principal supervisor coaching strategies based on our coaching guide.
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Madam Vice President and Soror Kamala Harris was amazing! A reminder that together we have voting power! We have the power to determine our future! 🗳️
#AKA1908
#Boule2024
🩶🩷💚
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Congratulations to
@LanceWi26777138
, the new principal of Lincoln HS. He has done great work as principal of Comstock! We look forward to the excellence he will bring to the Sunny South! Welcome back home to Region IV!
@Rw1delta
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Please join the School Leadership Dpt in wishing our very own Chief Huitt-Powell a Happy Birthday! We appreciate her leadership and support! May your day be amazing!
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Some of Theta Theta/PQC’s finest at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - 71st Boule Soaring Together: Elevating our Legacy of Service and Sisterhood 🩷💚
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Minus one power ranger with our Chief Schools Officer after the ED meeting. But why didn’t they tell me my collar was making moves? 😂😂🤣🤣
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I shared this advice with the Southeast Network because it was advice given to me by
@csw3
during my 1st year as ED when I failed. Remember to reflect and plan and rewrite your story. I learned most from failure.
#FailingForward
@MRamirezDISD
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Congrats Principal Foster from
@WHHighSchool
for being recognized by the
@DallasWings
as Educator of the Month. The boys and girls basketball team traveled to the game with her last night.
@VeltHutchins
#RegionIVRising
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Cheering on
@SOCGoldenBearFB
in Crowley. Go Bears!!!!!
@RyanZysk
@THuittDISD
@dawnlovestravel
@MRamirezDISD
@roshonda_brown
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Congratulations to Dr. Rey Cervantes
@PrincipalRey
! I’m so proud of you! He defended y’all!
#SMU
#EDD
#Fierce15
He crossed the finish line!!!!!
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A couple of weeks ago my husband told me he found a quote for my newsletter. I thought it was worth sharing. Thanks
@kshelintx
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Celebrated
#50YearsOfThetaTheta
chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc last night. 42 lines initiated. Thanks to everyone who supported.
#PQC
#Spring97
🩷💚
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Where is the lie? Are you struggling too? 😂😂😂 Happy Monday!
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I have the most amazing Executive Administrative Assistant. She’s featured on the district website. She is a kind soul, happy spirit, and delivers outstanding service to everyone. I’m proud to have Ms. Handy on my team. She IS excellence in action each day.
@dallasschools
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Proud of this high-performing principal
@PrincipalRey
. Changing the look, the culture, and the game for the senators of
@HBGonzalezPLA
. Doesn’t this look amazing?
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So then this happened..... 😭😭😭 They didn’t have to but I appreciate them. My voice was so hood. 😂 Thank you
@PrincipalRey
@CuellarNation
@DorseyWildcats
@LagowLions
@principalTurne1
@Antoninoe9L
@etlopie
@Sassypearl1908
@CarmenDerrick04
@mrstallen03
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When you think you’re leaving at 5pm but you make the mistake and ask one of your Rookie Principals if she understands what she needs for leveling. 😩😩😂😂
@Shelley_Baxter_
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It’s a distinction celebration! Proud of the leaders and teachers in the SWH cluster. They worked hard last year and the data showed. That hard work also built the foundation for a strong start this school year!
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Closed our Regional Support Team meeting with unity and a reflection of our founders who created these illustrious organizations during a time in which they could only attend HBCUs barely out of slavery. Happy Founders Day! 💗💚❤️🤍
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#TBT
from my first year teaching during the 1999-2000 school year at Martin Weiss ES. SkinnTy and was growing my hair from a short haircut in college. 22 years old! A kid teaching kids.
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Thank you
@smueddedleader
! We are excited about serving kids and supporting leaders.
Great things are happening for our Ed. D. students. Our very own alum Tanya Shelton & current Year 3 student, Laura Garza, have been promoted to Associate Superintendents in Dallas ISD!
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Thank you so much to the admin teams in the Spruce/WH Cluster for the surprise going away celebration. You are the giants whose shoulders I stand on. I learned from you & you grew me as a leader through the tough times and the wins. Keep getting wins for kids. 🥰 I’m always here.
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All HBCU graduates! All African American women making history! At this very moment I am beyond proud to be an HBCU graduate, African American woman, and a member of the Divine 9‼️
#PQC
#AKA1908
#HBCUProud
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Enjoyed teaching the Instructional Leadership class at
@smusimmons
this semester and seeing them walk across the stage. Amazing students with bright futures.
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Taking in the learning at
#TABSE2024
with these amazing Dallas leaders this morning. Come through Region IV!
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Final celebration as a I wear this crown.... This queen is walking away from her terminal degree NEVER having college loans. Scholarships and cash only. In the words of Jay-Z... Financial freedom my only hope. Forget living rich and dying broke. 👑
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Joy and a sense of belonging in Region IV before we Level Up on Leadership Capacity. The APs had some fun before we showed up! It’s an all white affair to bring in the new year in Region IV! Opportunity to rewrite our story.
#RegionIVRising
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Thanks so much for the love! I love my HBCU! Paul Quinn College affords kids (like me) from a low income, single parent home a chance to change the trajectory of their lives. Forever grateful. Never had college loans and it started here! We Over Me! 💜💛💜💛
Today we are proud to celebrate Dr.
@Tanya_N_Shelton
, PQC alum and Dallas Independent School District Executive Director of School Leadership. With over 20 years of service, Dr. Shelton has won multiple awards, one of the most notable being Principal of the Year.
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Our introduction to the Proud SOC Vertical Principals this morning. Thank you
@dwhigham2
for your leadership and grace and your support with onboarding. A legend!
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Gues what? I have another principal who successfully defended today. Congrats Dr. Samantha White
@Samanth60227049
from
@CuellarNation
. We are so proud of you! She makes it!
@MRamirezDISD
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Thank you! Full circle going back to where my career started. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc from your Divine 9 sisters! 🩷💚❤️🤍
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Excited to teach these future doctors
@SMUEdLeader
in the Academic Leadership course. I was part of their cohort naming. Meet The Notorious 9! Biggie crown on the mustang! Repped in my cohort shirt too!
@KarilyCruz
#futuredoctors
#SMU
#Notorious9
#Fierce15
#PonyUp
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His peers have spoken and I agree. We couldn’t be more proud of
@Antoninoe9L
from
@BHMaconDISD
our SWH Cluster POY. You continue to grow in leadership, moving your campus upward and onward. Leader of the Little Harvard on Holcomb!
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#2
One of my former teachers (Joe Ellis) captured this moment for me. I was happy to support his business after he had done so much for me and the campus while I was a principal.
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A veteran in education but new to the principalship….. Congrats Principal Ivery on being appointed to T. G. Terry ES! 🎊🎉
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I would like to give a special thanks to my Core Team.
@TamaraHandy2007
@etlopie
@LRJones_34
They work behind the scenes to make every experience for our region amazing! A special thanks to
@RooseveltHS_Dal
facility team for always setting up spaces and serving with excellence!
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With my team at the School Leadership Executive Director retreat. Reflecting upon this year to plan for the upcoming year. Executive Leadership Presence, Building Capacity, and Communication. How does your WHY show up in your work?
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Welcome back home to Region IV and the Sunny South! Congrats Kelly Paris! 🎊🎉
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Thanks
@Susana73777249
for sharing these new greetings due to Covid-19. Keep the creative ideas coming.
@Sassypearl1908
@etlopie
@LagowLions
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On behalf of DSAA, congrats to Dr. Broughton! You continue to inspire us through your leadership.
@mibroughton
@Olga007
@jpark1906
@Shopping1908
@adam_pink_disd
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..... For we know there’s no other 💗💚💗💚
Thanks for supporting me always! Love y’all!
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Ok now superstars! Excited that you both are presenting at the national conference. Check them out if you are attending the NABSE conference in New Orleans. So proud!
@VeltHutchins
@SpruceV_T
@LauraRubioGarza
@TiffanyHuitt1
@etlopie
@DrSamanthaWhite
@mrstallen03
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Went from the Caribbean, to Boule, to the family reunion organized by my husband. Busy busy busy! I look forward to not being exhausted one day. Proud of my husband who brought in some of his educational leadership skills to organize the reunion.
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Welcome to Region IV! We are happy to have you!
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Freda Mitchell , the new principal at
@JNB_Eagles
. We welcome our newest ACE Champion to join in the great work at Bryan and the Roosevelt Vertical team.
@Tanya_N_Shelton
@roshonda_brown
@dallasschools
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Happy 4th from Jamaica everyone! A scuba diving classes challenged me with lots of in the moment coaching and feedback. I hope your day is as amazing as ours.
@kshelintx
🇺🇸🇺🇸
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But do you see how clean he is…. I thought it was Obama showing up in that suit that made everyone mad 😂😂 Congrats
@Antoninoe9L
! It really happened! Ride the wave!
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Happy National Assistant Principals Week to all of the amazing APs! Your contribution to the success of our schools is greatly appreciated! We could not lead schools without you! ❤️❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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