A few leadership lessons I’ve learned along the way: 1. Be open to feedback; 2. Listen to others; 3. Really listen to others; 4. Surround yourself w/smart, ethical people; 5. Own up to your mistakes and put a plan in motion to correct them; 6. Kindness is king! #TeamUCPS

Multilingual children have better executive function skills, study finds #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @UCPSCollegePrep @UCPS_ESL

“Seen from the outside, Houston is “one of the most fascinating stories in education,”—that’s an understatement. Definitely not the same @HoustonISD that I was a proud part of!—Is Micromanaging Classes a Recipe for School Success

Way to go @willshipley2021! #TeamUCPS is proud of you…now go beat those Chiefs!—‘My kid is playing in the Super Bowl!’ Charlotte-area high school stars set for Big Game #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @WHSwarriors @BigDubFootball

Congratulations to our #TeamUCPS student athletes!—National Signing Day: Here’s where Charlotte-area high school athletes are headed #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics 👏💯

Want to be inspired? ✅ this ⬇️ out! So proud of #TeachUCPS!—School officials expand new program for aspiring Union County teachers #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @UCPSNCCareers @ekraftson @WalterBickettES 👏💯

What a phenomenal story! Congratulations @zlindsey15…go be great!—‘I’m playing for her’: Monroe student athlete honors his mother’s memory on National Signing Day #TeamUCPS #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @MHS_Redhawks @Monroe_Redhawks 👏💯🏈❤️

Emanya Sibu 'bee'-comes a champion once more! #TeamUCPS #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @SunValleyMSNC 👏💯🐝

Is today Groundhog Day? Pretty sure we’ve seen this attempt before. Let local districts set policies and procedures for handling. A statewide ban is not necessary!—NC legislation would ban students from using phones in school #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC

BIG shout out to these amazing leaders and members of the @UCPSNC Elementary Student Advisory Council from @AntiochESNC @WesleyChapelES and @WeddingtonESNC! Thank you for your feedback and ideas today about the #TeamUCPS Brand and Strategic Plan! #BeTheBest 👏💯

Congratulations on your nomination @sophiehtrack and C. Clark! Go vote #TeamUCPS!—Vote for the Observer’s girls athlete of the week #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @CHS_Cavs @WHSwarriors 👏💯

Congratulations on your nomination @Kj_younger23, @BradyDunn18, J. Reyes and M. Rice! Go vote #TeamUCPS!—Vote for the Observer’s boys’ athlete of the week #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @WHSwarriors @MavAthletics @MHS_Redhawks 👏💯

Let’s go #Mavs!—Marvin Ridge, Myers Park take 4A regional swim titles #TeamUCPS #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @MavAthletics

Way to go Mr. B!—Carolina Strong: School custodian makes impact with kindness #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @NewTownESNC 👏💯👏💯

Congratulations to @andycapone_whs, the @Panthers 2024 Coach of the Year and Nominee for the Don Shula @NFL High School Coach of the Year Award! Way to go! #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics @WHSwarriors @BigDubFootball @WeddingtonHSNC @NFL 👏💯🏈

Great visit today @WaxhawESNC! High levels of teaching and learning coupled with phenomenal leadership by 1st year Principal @jamieh928! Outstanding job and keep up the amazing momentum #Wolves! #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @blaise05 @boatcandice

Let’s go #TeamUCPS!—NCHSAA releases state wrestling playoff bracket #BeTheBest @UCPSNC @UCPSNCAthletics

Fabulous session today with members of the @UCPSNC Middle School Student Advisory Council! On the agenda: use of digital resources, the #TeamUCPS Brand and possible future MS academic competitions! TY for hosting @PiedmontMSNC! #BeTheBest 👏💯

Round 2 of discussions w/members of the @UCPSNC HS Ss Advisory Council today about the use of digital tools/resources followed by a phenomenal conversation about the #TeamUCPS brand! TY for your feedback and TY @PiedmontHSNC for hosting today! #BeTheBest

It’s a great day in the @KensingtonESNC castle! Outstanding student engagement and a fantastic school culture. BIG shout out to 1st year Principal @culberson_e! Keep up the great work #Knights! #TeamUCPS @UCPSNC @TopperJenn58692 @blaise05

Any initiative seeking to improve outcomes for your organization must be championed by someone w/in the organization. Key ingredients for success: shared vision, alignment, consistency, fidelity of implementation. Any deviation will significantly reduce your ROI! #TeamUCPS