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Wife, Mama to 3, Doctoral Student, Zumba Enthusiast - Director of Leadership Services at Kansas Association of School Boards @KASBPublicEd . | #KSLeaders

Hutchinson, KS
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“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.” -Franklin Roosevelt
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Every administrator should run a remote class. I’ll leave it at that.🙃
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“You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” -Simon Sinek
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I got a text from a teacher that read, “Is there anything I can do to lighten your load?” And that’s why I love my team.
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You glow different when you’re surrounded by the right people.
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Long day. Long night. Custodian walking me out to my car: “Hey, go home and relax. You can’t take care of us if you don’t take care of yourself.” Little things. Timing. Truth bombs.
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1st official day in the office - feeling so blessed and honored to be a part of this supportive team. #LeadServeAdvocate #KSLeaders
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Mia after soccer practice: Mom, this boy made fun of me and told me I couldn’t be good at soccer, because I’m a girl. Me: What’d you tell him? Mia: Nothing. I showed him instead.
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What if schools were a place of get-tos instead of have-tos?
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3 years
Period.
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3 years
Told staff today- in the midst of this chaos, we are their calm. We’ll model how to treat each other with respect, how to talk to people with differences of opinion, how to think of others, but more importantly - provide a place of safety, consistently every day.
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5 years
Labor Day weekend plans? I am bound and determined to learn this thing. You know, school priorities.
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4 years
•Less is More •Quality over Quantity •Relationships over Rigor •Grace before Grades •Patience before Programs •Love before Lessons •Do the Right Thing before Doing Things Right
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What a reminder, Dr. Watson. 🤍 @USAKansas @KSPrincipals #USAKS22
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2 years
Just me, the road, and 75% humidity. But Dr. Dre and I made it.
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5 years
A4: Best question I’ve seen on a chat! This year, I’m worked on perfecting the Orange Justice. It was not pretty.🙂 #ksedchat
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4 years
My reminder to stop, look up, slow down.
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“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and let me focus on what is, and not what should or could be.” -Brene Brown
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3 years
Change is scary, but so is staying the same.
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3 years
I’m covering kinder tomorrow. A former 7th grade English teacher. Pray for me.
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4 years
1st day I stepped into the United States as an illegal immigrant. While my parents were terrified of our safety, I was scared of not being accepted. I voted today, as this election is personal. I won’t stop telling my story. I won’t stop fighting for these dreamers.
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5 years
Tomorrow marks the beginning of my 2nd year as principal, 10th year in education. While redesigning school propels my passion, I know it’s deep rooted in something bigger. When this pic was taken my 1st year, I thought I/we could change the 🌎. Now, I know we can.
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4 years
I just passed a 6-block Trump parade. There were cars with flags and stickers that read “Close the Borders” and “No More Immigrants.” No, I won’t support that. And no, I will not agree to disagree.
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4 years
“Drive in” movie under the stars tonight.✨
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4 years
“Asking someone to problem solve when in survival mode is like asking someone to drive a car when they are locked in the trunk.” — Great msg from @PovertyEdge at @ksdehq @KSPrincipals Zoom. Families are in survival mode. What they need is connection. The learning will come.
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1 year
A4: BIG CHANGE. If it's possible to be absolutely elated and heartbroken at the same time, I am there. I will be working for @KASBPublicEd as their Director of Leadership. I am thrilled to lead, serve, and advocate in a different capacity around the state! #AppleEDULeaderChat
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5 years
A3: The “it” book of the summer & it lives up to its hype! Seriously thinking about buying it for my staff as a Christmas pick-me-up. #KidsDeserveIt
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2 years
Walkie talkie holster - now it’s getting serious.😂 All it needs is speakers.
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2 years
1st Day of School pictures are rolling in. I’ve always thought we have the coolest profession. We are able to hit “reset” every school year. There is hope every August. There is always a new beginning.
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4 years
This is what happens when they put us elementary people in charge of lunches!🦄🐼
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4 years
Reports keep coming in, numbers keep rising. Educators are outpouring energy and efforts into continuous learning plans. But just for a moment, hit pause. Go outside. Take in the sun for 15 minutes.
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2 years
Brought to tears today. Bringing home this nice piece of hardware because this Hutch STEM Magnet KidWind Team took the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!! #hutchSTEMsquad #onthemap
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4 years
My dr sent this out yesterday. Great tips!
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@flyingmonkey13 We asked teachers this at a recent PTO meeting - “the gift of time” was loud and clear. Planning on doing activities w kids while they work in their classrooms.
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5 years
Is it appropriate to have Girl Scout cookies for breakfast? Asking for a friend.
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5 years
This young lady gave me goosebumps today! Explained the STEM design process, in Russian no less, to our international visitors. So stinkin’ proud! #hutchSTEMsquad #308pride
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4 years
That’s it.
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2 months
Last day in this fabulous city calls for being at Wrigley.❤️⚾️
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3 years
“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” The energy felt & the friendships made - incredible. Intentionally raising each other up, that was pretty special. KS is in great hands - and we’re just getting started. #WLS2022 #WomensHistoryMonth
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4 years
When you’re the principal’s kid, you’re the guinea pig.🤷🏻‍♀️
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4 years
💯.
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2 years
As a naturalized citizen, something I won’t take for granted.
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3 years
“Reorganize schools around students, not the system.” I don’t get tired of hearing that. Thank you for the boost, @KsCommissioner . This is our work.
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I’m a firm believer in writing and voicing your commitments, so hold me to it. 😏 Here’s to continuing this chapter, filled with late nights, caffeine-fueled sessions, and drive. “One day…one word…one step…at a time!” Here. We. Go. 🖤💛
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7 years
Why yes, I am watching a Hallmark movie on January 3rd. #STILLtheseason
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5 years
A4: I’d tell them to go watch some Rita Pierson on YouTube!😉 James Comer, “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship." #AltEdChat
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2 years
I heard high 60s make the perfect snow days!
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3 years
Parental tax.
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4 years
It is such a strange feeling to feel so devastated and yet so at peace. My grandma, Carmen, peacefully passed away today, surrounded by stories and laughter. She was the strongest woman I knew. And we are her legacy. She made me who I am, and will forever live in me.
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“You can choose courage or you can choose comfort. You cannot have both.” -Brene’ Brown
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5 years
A6: These 2 books.🙌🏼 My goal was to be informed this year, responsive next year. #AltEdChat
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1 year
“Mom, I brought my recorder home to practice.” Oh, good.
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5 years
This seems appropriate today.
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3 years
It’s officially Winter Break. ❄️
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5 years
A2: My 1st class graduated college this year. There was an article in the paper of several of them moving to become teachers. 1 young lady mentioned she wanted to be an MS ELA teacher like Miss T.☝🏼It’s never been more clear it’s never about the content. #CelebratED
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3 years
Can’t think of a better quote right now.
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2 years
Our school is the most diverse school in the county. Reason or not, we celebrate cultures all year long. #collectivedesign #collectiveinclusion #representationmatters
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4 years
SNEAK PEEK.💚 We have partnered with Lowe's Home Improvement & Evergy to transform our outside space. 5th grade designers have finished the sketches for the benches and tables, and building will start in March!!
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3 years
•SPECIAL OPS• Every Friday, we run a Blue & Gold schedule where students take part in Special Ops (Opportunties😉)! They will get 2 rotations every Friday. Part of our redesign is not to wait until MS & HS for electives - let’s start in elementary!
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4 years
Growing up, as each birthday passed, my grandma used to tell me “you don’t get older, you get stronger” and what a privilege it was, one worth celebrating.
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This year’s @USAKansas conference brought me back down to the beginning. Always awe’d at what I saw grandma do, change, without actually seeing her do anything. I get it now. The power is always in the people - the heart and soul, a collective force.💗 #USAKS23
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5 years
A2: This quote comes to mind. #leadupchat
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3 years
Actions prove who someone is. Words prove who they want to be.
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2 years
Look for the moments of awe - daily. What a reminder, @Joe_Sanfelippo . #KSleaders #KPC22
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3 years
“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” -Abraham Maslow
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10 months
Sharpening our skills as an organization today at the Kansas Leadership Center. “Leadership STARTS with you, it’s not about you.”
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4 years
Handed over student belongings today, and got handed earrings!!😍
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3 years
And when you say, “this is tough,” you replace it with, “but I am tougher.”
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4 years
We missed our kids something fierce today. We need you, Hutch.
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4 years
I had popsicles today with these 1st grade wonderers and their amazing teacher. 70 degrees of bliss.♥️
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11 months
Happy Halloween!! 👻
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5 years
When your library staff makes your dreams come true...😍 Bookflix >>> Netflix
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4 years
Our #1 priority should lie on connection, just like it is when we are physically in school. Kids need a person above content. We need to see their faces, they need to see ours.
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5 years
I had a vet teacher hand this to me today. She told me she couldn’t retire this year, this was too exciting- couldn’t miss the launch.♥️ @KSDEredesign #thisiseducation #hutchSTEMsquad #308pride
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2 years
I am overwhelmed by the love and support of our school parents & volunteers taking care of our staff. It doesn’t just take a village, but a partnership. If you’re ever in Hutch, Metropolitan Coffee is 👌🏼!
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When 6th graders challenge me, I have to put in the work. #CanDo #hutchSTEMsquad #principalsoftiktok @hutchSTEMmagnet
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Executive Coaching Training in Topeka this week with the best group, AND this birthday girl. Happy birthday, @DrMJHubb ! 🎉🎉
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5 years
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” -Mother Teresa
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5 years
A4: I hate the term “buy-in.” Feels cheap, like I’m convincing you to believe something. It’s about creating a fire 🔥 in each individual. #leadupchat
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4 years
Concert at Casa de Henry.🎤🎶
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2 years
We had a good day. ♥️
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Our teachers came back TODAY! And fired up with their 1st staff Design Challenge: Double Dutch Dancing Challenge - connected, synergized, & nailed it! ☺️
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5 years
Don’t let anyone treat you like free salsa. You are guacamole, baby. You. Are. Guacamole. Saw this on a sign.👊🏼 #MondayMotivation
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5 years
Broken crayons still color.
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4 years
Heading into this break with a grateful ♥️— for the people I work with daily. Putting in 125% every day. This is tough, but the team is tougher.
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2 years
With all due respect … “If you’re not in the arena also getting your [rear] kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.” -Brene Brown
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3 years
“Take the risk of optimism.” -Simon Sinek
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4 years
“A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other.” -Simon Sinek
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2 months
"In the summer, the days were long, stretching into each other. Out of school, everything was on pause and yet happening at the same time, this collection of weeks when anything was possible." —Sarah Dessen
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1 year
2nd & 5th grade - go set the world on fire! 💛💛
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5 years
Who says Kansas isn’t beautiful?
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5 years
Yes, @BrianMendler . 1,000x yes.
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2 years
Walking away with pages of notes, golden nuggets, but most importantly, reflections from the KSPrincipals Conference. I learned to pause more, to acknowledge emotions before thoughts, to be intentional about starting and ending with joy …
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5 years
Counselor took the mic from me this morning & presented me with this cup filled with personal notes from each kiddo. Cue tears.
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10 months
“Resting is not a waste of time. It's an investment in well-being.” —Adam Grant New fav sweatshirt, my SIL knows me well.
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A6: I have this posted everywhere. It is a reminder that I am the decisive element. I'm it. #leadupchat
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