Niki Edwards
@niki_edwards5
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Wife❤️Mother💜Daughter💚CAO😍Former Principal🩶Cal State LB🌞 Mathematician⭐️West Coast Queen Bringing Excellence to Education!
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Some educators are groomed and some are born with their super powers! Mr. Kelley…ALL natural. Pleasure serving with this king!💜💛💜
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Have suffered with headaches for over 20 years. Have taken excedrine migraine at least 3 times per week for the past 15 years🥹 Started drinking more water, getting my spine adjusted twice a month and now…glasses.Haven’t had a headache in two months🙌🏽
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I’ve been a principal at every level and I humbly apologize for my arrogance when I was in HS. Baby, the moving parts in ES need to be respected!!! Little people land is nothing short of a magical juggling act full of love, skill, organization, flexibility, and resilience♥️
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I went to a PWI. My baby wants to go to a HBCU. I fell in love with PVAMU because the beautiful riders I work with introduced me to its excellence. College tour today was everything. Follow your dreams baby!💜💛💜
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A legend and THE queen. Yet again, the game is about to change!
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It has been beyond an honor to serve Marlin ISD and I am so excited to continue the journey. Thank you for your unwavering support, Doc. Rocking with you always!!!💜
🙌🏾 Congratulations to Niki Edwards for being named the new Regional Assistant Superintendent at ESC 12!
Mrs. Edwards has served Marlin ISD since 2020, most notably as the nationally award winning principal of Marlin Elementary & as Chief Academic Officer!
#CommittedToExcellence
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Dear Lord, help me to not stress about the things I cannot change, the leadership to change the things I can, and the support, mentoring, and wisdom to know the difference. Cheers to an AMAZING year on the horizon! Marlin all day baby💜💛💜
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Need your help, Twitter Family. The assignment…come sharply dressed for the leadership retreat. They all understood the assignment. The flyest team wins. Please vote. Is it MES (green dress middle), MMS (blue dress middle), or MHS (the black and purple squad)???💜💛💜
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Last remaining grandparent called me and said, I need you to come right now. So I went. Said, close your eyes. So I did. She slid her ring on my finger. A ring I’ve seen on her finger for over 35 years. Said she’s getting her affairs in order and wanted me to have it 💔
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Is your superintendent cold with it? Mine is! He leads with intention, pours into his people with focus, considers the lenses of the warriors and generals on the ground, and rolls his sleeves up to do whatever it takes for our kids. COVID master scheduling session 🔥
@DrHenson2
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My baby turned 17 today. 15 years ago we lost everything (material/replaceable). Packed our 5 and 2 year old in the Uhaul, Texas bound. Rebuilt…Another baby, 2 houses, 2 degrees later. New friends… now family…irreplaceable! I love my life♥️
#blessed
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Son: Mom, you feel like riding?
Me: Sure baby. Where?
Son: Just come hang with me!
Me: Ok (closes laptop)
30 minutes later, Bishop Arts, good food, great conversation! The moments we can’t ever pass up!!!💕💕💕
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Stay rocking with him like four flats on a Cadillac! Thank you
@DrHenson2
for supporting me, pushing me, and providing new opportunities to shine. Challenge accepted! Love me some Marlin ISD!
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It is an honor and only made possible by the support of my family, my sup, and my team💜 Faith, trust, and grind 🙌🏽Thank you for believing in and supporting me
@DrHenson2
. WATCH what we do next💜💛💜
We are excited to announce Niki Edwards (
@niki_edwards5
) as the new Executive Director of Academics. Mrs. Edwards currently serves as the Director of School Improvement and is the former principal of both Marlin Elementary and Marlin Middle School.
#CommittedToExcellence
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EVERY single day, our sup
@DrHenson2
teaches 2nd period without fail! His dedication transcends the title, money is ALWAYS where is mouth is & his willingness to allow our kids to go without is ZERO! Can’t make this up and it’s never about the show!
@MarlinISDTX
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22 years ago at a barber shop on Slauson and Overhill, I met my twin flame! 1800 miles away at Truluck’s in Dallas laughing over kid jokes and he still listens deeply to my hopes and dreams. Happy Anniversary to my favorite man in the universe!♥️
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In DC with some of the finest that ever graced the world of education!!!! Ever graced the WORLD. Headed to the NABSE conference to share our secrets of truly supporting our children 🤫 💜💛💜
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Congratulations to OUR superintendent
@DrHenson2
on his first convocation...and the house was on 🔥 From a 3rd grade teacher to a top leader whose skills can draw others from across Texas to commit to his vision.
#CommittedtoExcellence
Let’s GOOOOOOO!!!!💜💛💜
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Today was dress like a teacher day. This young Queen decided to dress like me😍 I’m not nearly as gorgeous as her but am super honored. Love my MMS young queens and kinda 💜💛💜
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At the bus stop with my beauties. Last day of school. Last day as a principal 😢 My baby busts out her summer reading book to read to her sister while we wait for the bus. What a way to end. I love you, MES. Always and FOREVER!♥️
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And the tears continue to roll. OUR superintendent being honored by the City of Marlin AND by State Senator Dutton for this historic turnaround that boasts the largest gains in Texas ISD History. These are KIDS’ lives that have been changed💜
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I tell my kids: surround yourself with real ones, who love you how you are, support you, and will keep it real always. She applauds, fixes crowns, and drives 1.5 hours to roll her sleeves up to lend her expertise. Love you Principal
@MMcCullum_iLead
. A TRUE queen always ♥️
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Who brings our entire band to TABSE? Our superintendent does. BOLD leadership breaks barriers!
“It’s Cool to be a Bulldog” is the unofficial anthem of Marlin, Texas!
@BootzGold
is a legend for this one. Our students are rewriting the history books.
#CommittedToExcellence
#TABSE23
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He’s not my husband, he’s not my daddy, and he’s not one of my sons. But he is my sup!!! Add him to the list of important men in my life! Happy Superversary, Doc! 2 years ago I made a commitment and haven’t looked back💜💛💜 Thank you for your leadership!
@DrHenson2
@MarlinISDTX
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Being a sup has to be hard. The weight of the entire district and all her people isn’t for everyone. MY sup is one of a kind. I can call him about leadership or life and his advice is ALWAYS 💯, sincere, and steeped in a genuine interest to see me soar. Rocking always
@DrHenson2
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Speak positively about your schools. If we all build each other ONLY, we attract who we want in our community for our kids. 1 negative thing said is more powerful than 10 positive. We all know what’s not perfect. But, let’s only focus on the positive. I’ll start…MARLIN HAS…
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People who want to see you win, HELP you win. Remember that!
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I’m so excited, I can barely contain it! My teacher vow: NEVER forget what it’s like to be a student. Principal vow: NEVER forget what it’s like to be a teacher. ED vow: NEVER forget what it’s like to run a building. So ready to serve. Watch out world, Marlin is coming for you!!!
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Dear Lord, thank you for my babies. Thank you for your plans. Thank you for trusting me and their dad with the honor of raising them. I prayed for healthy children. Had no idea I’d get healthy, brilliant, and kind! Congratulations son. I am beyond proud every single day ❤️
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Having a supportive partner is EVERYTHING!
Me: Babe, I’m going to be working around the clock right now.
Him: And you’re still making time for us, I understand and support you. You got this!
Me: I’m in the eye of the storm but it’ll subside.
Him: Baby, you are the storm 😍
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There had to have been over 200 cars lined up to celebrate THE Queen...Dr. Usamah Rodgers! So many have grown under her leadership and countless children have seen excellence because of her♥️
@usamahrodgers
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Our Director of Secondary sending me a text about our sup!!!😍 it’s why I love him. He cannot be stopped!!!!
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My family is everything. My king and one of my babies came to hear me present for the MES demonstration school award! They even brought puppy!!! My sup
@DrHenson2
acknowledged the sacrifice of my family to help change lives. This honor was everything! I love you 💜💛💜
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From a 47 to an 83 at MES and an F to a C at MMS. I want to publicly thank all our students, teachers, and leaders who fought on the frontlines of this historic victory. It was an honor and life changing blessing to have served you! I love you Marlin. Keep shining for kids💜💛💜
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When you and your sup are the last ones to close down for the 2022 fall semester!!!! Time for break, Doc!!!!
@DrHenson2
This will all be here when we return💜💛💜
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Two years ago my boys banned filters. Now they’re banning makeup😩 So I go without on the weekends. Nothing like hearing your sons tell you they think you’re pretty natural. Doesn’t even matter if they mean it 🤣As I get older, I appreciate the little things more than ever.😍
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Caught my husband staring at me. He said...you look so happy baby! So glad you chose to go to
@MarlinISDTX
. I’ve always loved what I do! But there’s nothing like also loving where you’re doing it. Thank you for your leadership
@DrHenson2
from the whole Edwards clan.💜
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My oldest came home from school and cleaned the house while I slept. My youngest took off my boots and covered me while I dozed in and out on the couch from overnight cooking. Boys take care of their mommies. I’m so proud of the men they’re becoming♥️♥️♥️
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Some days will be rough! It is what it is. But God always knows what you need and when you need it. Driving off the campus today and I see this as I’m leaving 😭😭😭I love, respect, and appreciate my staff sooooo much. THEY and my kids are why I do what I do. Love y’all 💜💛💜
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Welp, that’s all she wrote. Two years of love fits into one box, one Marshall’s bag, and one heart. Love you MES. Thank you for two great years💜💛💜
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When your superintendent, during his strategic planning meeting with 20+ educators in the room, is able to highlight the colleges his leaders and teachers went to...he knows, respects, and loves his staff! It’s the little things. Thank you for your leadership ♥️
@DrHenson2
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Being a mommy, especially a mommy of Black men, it does something to me when I pull up or I peak out my window and I see both of my sons’ cars. An immediate peace washes over me. They’re alive, they’re home, they’re safe.♥️
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I looooooooooove the principals I work with. Simply adore ♥️ The vibe, the energy, the support...2nd to NONE! We are ready to dominate for our kids. C’mon 19-20♥️🤘🏾🖤
@cedarhillisd
@DrHenson2
@geraldhudson
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At the leadership retreat, we had to do an activity where we had to pull a picture from our phone from the month of July as a representation of our “why”. He is my why. I am always striving to be the Phoenix because HE says that’s what I am♥️🥹
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Jet setting AGAIN! NBA Summer league camp at UNLV. Our babies are headed to 4 days of college dorms, classes, trainings, and a couple NBA games, sponsored by
@MarlinISDTX
@DrHenson2
and Beyond Buckets! We stay creating memories for our kids💜💛💜
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Congratulations Justin Edwards🥇As an educator, when you give your heart and soul to your students your only prayer is that your own are receiving the same! My baby got a “5” on his AP Calculus test as a sophomore!!!!!😍 So proud and thankful to his teachers!!!
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My husband jokes and says for me, it’s not family 1 and school 2. He says that it’s more of a 1a and 1b situation 🤷🏽♀️ I no doubt love and value what I do BUT mommy first ♥️ Drove home last night to take my two youngest to their first day of school. Let’s have a great year babies!
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Chapter 45 starts today and I’ve officially been with this man more years than I haven’t! Love EVERY single moment of this journey and all the loves still rockin with me. For life❤️
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Time to pass the torch and embark on a new journey. This office was good to me♥️ Now to new heights. Thank you
@DrHenson2
for believing in me and trusting me with 2 of our most precious campuses. We WILL go all the way to the top! Are you ready for excellence? I am 💜💛💜
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Haven’t been a teacher of record in 10 years. But we all are, including our sup, in support of our kids in this Teacher shortage crisis. They took their 1st district test, I’m ignorantly competitive, and I just want to humbly say…it’s like riding a bike baby!!!
@DrHenson2
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Husband has been jet setting LA to Arizona to Texas. I’m in Waco M-F working on a dream. His plane landed and he drove out straight here to see his homie. Someone misses his wife😭♥️
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My baby is going to middle school and I’m falling to pieces😭😭😭😭 When did this happen?!?
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21 years ago today, pregnant at Disneyland celebrating before my freedom was over🤣 But my baby turns 21 today and I couldn’t be more proud of him! Happy birthday baby!
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One of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made was coming to Marlin. I’m so thankful ever single day. Thank you
@DrHenson2
@LGallowayMBA
@DrStacyParker1
Much deserved award to
@niki_edwards5
for winning MISD Employee of the Month. I love working with individuals that challenge me and push me higher in my thinking 💜💛
@MarlinISDTX
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Looks like “A” lunch at 11:30am. NOPE!!! It’s over 60 scholars staying after school for ELAR academic night. That’s culture. That’s commitment. That’s MMS. Math…you got next👀 I love you, MMS💜💛💜
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How it started…How it ended😍
Today was our last day of “class”. How to accentuate an already BEAUTIFUL face IF you want to, not because you have to. I love these girls so much. See you in the Fall, beauties!!!
@MarlinISDTX
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My first game coaching and I felt sick a couple times. I have a FEAR of failure for myself but am downright petrified that I’ll fail my kids🥹 It’s why I go so hard. Thank you to Coach Lee for holding my hand the whole way through. BOTH teams brought home that W baby!!!💜💛💜
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It’s National Principals’ Month and I have to publicly shout out some of the “baddest” in the game. They lead with heart and skill! I love our
@MarlinISDTX
leaders. Watch where these stars take us next!!!!
@Jewelisha_J
@mz_wash
@MrEtheEducator
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Took our whole district to see Wakanda Forever. Powerful experience. I LOVE what I do and who I do it with and for. Thank you
@DrHenson2
@DrStacyParker1
for your consistent support of my wild ideas 💜 The kids are having a blast and representing us well, as always! Marlin Forever
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At Jill Scott with my “let’s take a long walk, around the park, after dark, find a spot for us to spark conversation, verbal elation, stimulations…” ♥️
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True nostalgia. This time last year I stayed in this air bnb in beautiful downtown Waco...SOLO, trying to figure out a whole new world. Back again, blessed with an additional campus, raise, and a whole team of master educators to help. 360 degrees. God is so good!💜💛💜🙏🏽
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My last days as an official Marlin ISD employee will be spent taking my babies to TABSE where they will go to the teen summit & Dining with Divas-theme Boots and Bling and look at their shirts!🥹 I’m not going to make it. I love my ISD sooooooo much! Thank you NM, beautiful work!
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Today was complete. Started with my Beauties, ended with my favorite sup for his special day! Happy birthday, Doc! So blessed to see you bringing in another year!!!!!
@DrHenson2
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I have to shout out the beautiful and magnificent
@DanaArreola5
and the dapper and dynamic
@ealy_daeducator
for facilitating the NABSE demonstration schools presentations. This experience was the highest honor. Thank you💜💛💜
@DrHenson2
@NABSE_org
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I’m publicly calling out my sup
@DrHenson2
. He has 6th honors math and I have 7th and it’s on and poppin! Who will have the top scores? Is that even a real question?🤣 called me to brag on his anchor charts this morning. Sir…I’m undefeated! It’s why you hired me😉
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When your dad, who leaves LA to buy a house in Texas to be near his daughter and grandkids, calls you to go eat and shopping on a beautiful Sunday...you go! ♥️
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My sup’s courageous solution to a teacher shortage, put your money where your mouth is. All central office is taking classes and watch me whistle while I work. I’m soooooo excited. ED, teacher, wife, mommy, and unicorn. Im so excited. 💜💛💜
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3:30am, the glossy “MB” logoed white fleet pulled out of the MMS parking lot with 23 amazing Marlin students. We’re headed to DC to explore the sites😍 Yet another dream come true! We stay making moves. Thank you
@MarlinISDTX
and
@DrHenson2
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ALL HANDS ON DECK. Does your central office partner with teachers to deliver instruction? OURS do! Special thanks to our district leaders and star teachers for partnering together in response to data. TOGETHER our kids can, must, and will achieve!!!💜💛💜
@MarlinISDTX
@DrHenson2
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Want to know how Marlin did it? We normalized excellence. We normalized performance! We normalized that being “cool” is working on your academic hustle! I love what I do, who I do it with, and who I do it for. Bulldog for life!💜💛💜
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Today was my last official day as Marlin ISD. I spent it with my babies at TABSE. From Dining with Divas to the Teen Summit to the Houston Rodeo, they represented well. Legacy left🥹 I love you
@MarlinISDTX
and I always will!
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Rented a gorgeous 5-level house overlooking Lake Travis. Supposed to be relaxing and disconnecting. But all I’m thinking about is how to convince my sup to let me bring my 5th graders here for a leadership retreat. Let them look at the lake and plan future goals💜💛💜
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Proud to call him a colleague. Even more proud to call him a friend. The September leadership award goes to THE Chancellor Koenig♥️🤘🏾🖤
@CHISDCP
@CHCollegiate
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Welp…It’s official! Allow me to introduce you to THE UNDEFEATED Falls County Middle School A Team DISTRICT CHAMPS! What a way to end a season! I love you, young queens. Your hearts are second to NONE!💜💛💜
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First time I’ve ever set foot on an HBCU. Had to come to
@PVAMU
because there are so many dope educators I love who hail from here in Marlin. Walked the architecture building and can literally feel the excellence.💜💛💜
#blackexcellence
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When your sup decides, overnight, that he wants to honor his people and their sacrifice these past two weeks with a surprise bbq luncheon...AND he actually can grill too😍 Thank you
@DrHenson2
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Some said we couldn’t do it. Some doubted. Some didn’t believe. But WE knew. Our sounds of Thunder at our community celebration for OUR school being nationally recognized as a DEMONSTRATION of EXCELLENCE! And we will continue to RISE💜💛💜
@MarlinISDTX
@DrHenson2
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A nugget shared from my mentor
@usamahrodgers
“Stop looking for validation from people. Validation is for parking. Just do what you were tasked to do that’s right for kids. The rest will take care of itself”
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Running back and forth between two campuses testing STAAR. Praying, praying. The work was put in, the dedication was undeniable, the support was given. Two years of not a single day off from love and passion. Dear Lord, let this be the year we reverse 10 years…for our kids!🙏🏽♥️
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When your Director of Curriculum is so “extra” when it comes to student engagement. A whole tent in the foyer, huh 🤣Campfire reading begins on Monday. Love working with
@PWoodson254
Her passion is matched by her skill💜💛💜
@MarlinISDTX
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86 more reasons why Marlin ISD, our teachers and our students are not to be played with💜💛💜🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
For the first time in ten years, Marlin ISD has met accountability standards. The district earned a grade of 86 or "B," demonstrating the most growth of any district in the state of Texas.
See the full release at:
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Stars all around us. Meet Micah Vaughn, ECA top AP academic performer AND CHHS varsity basketball star...as a 9th grader. I’m just saying! They can do it all😍
@cedarhillisd
@Mr_Miller1911
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One of my coworker queens sent me this. What a moment. Me and my mini. My first year in Marlin, I fell irrationally in love with all my kids but especially my 5th, including my daughter. They’re now 8th. I wanted to coach because of them! I love Marlin ISD and always will 💜💛💜
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Having a chief title doesn’t mean you have to be the chief problem solver. This year I’m self evaluating my leadership based on how well I’ve supported my people in preventing and solving “problems” before I know there were problems at all💜
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You never ever know who God intends for you to connect with. THIS woman right here! She is BRILLIANT, strong, beautiful and passionate. I learn so much from her every day. Out here taking Austin by storm at Midwinter. Love leading with you
@DrStacyParker1
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On the final leg of my ECA tour! 150 homes in 5 days to deliver my kids’ honors, awards, and congratulations for an AMAZING year of excellence. Each home...so much love!!!! Lashes falling off and nose running!!! Can’t express what my kids and families did for me this year♥️
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My “baby” turns 16 today and what better place to celebrate than the happiest place on earth. Disney…woooo hoooo!!!!!♥️
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“You can choose your choices but you cannot choose your consequences”. ~Dr. Daryl J. Henson.
Our sup is one of the dopest in the game. Speaking to our young kings about being excellent in all things and standing by the choices you make!
Watch what we continue to do, Marlin💜💛💜
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Does your sup bust out the grill to cook for EVERY single beloved in your district? Ours does😍
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She’s my sister. She’s my friend. She’s my partner in crime. We love, we fight, we create, we hash it out, and we don’t leave the problem or each other until we have a solution that’s for our teachers and our kids. Love riding with you, Dr. Parker. Nothing but respect💜💛💜
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She came, she saw, she conquered. Loved working with you Queen
@rickylwesson
. Some lights can’t help but to shine bright. Can’t wait to see what you do next♥️
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18 years, 3 kids, and a whole lot of laughs later...still sprung. Happy Anniversary to my favorite man!♥️
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Excluding principals, we ALL teach, including our sup. Kids NEVER go without. My daughter is playing in a national tournament tomorrow. Only reason I’d ever miss class. Our sup,
@DrHenson2
, said he’d take my class for me. One reason why I love him.
@MarlinISDTX
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Love is not words. I’d argue it’s not feelings. Love is action! This man has been rockin for 20, supports my dreams, rolls out to Waco if he hears the need in my voice, listens to my stories, flashes on my behalf, and humors my crazy. Thanks for helping me through my year love♥️
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Got a call my grandmother’s in the hospital. My daughter asked to come with me. She cried on the elevator scared. Grandmother is fine and she wanted to stay to play wordscapes with her great gran. Family is everything and time is finite. Cherish it♥️
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I’m in Waco M-F. Cooking for my family in Sundays is a big deal for me! No matter what they’re doing, no matter if they’re no hungry, they have to drop everything and come eat NOW when mom calls🤣
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The ONE, the ONLY, THE Dr. Rodgers. At TASA with legends and SHE is one! Thank you for your infinite guidance and love ♥️
@usamahrodgers
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Meet one of our 22/23 convocation keynote speakers, THE Mr. Ethan Smith, MES star 4th grader…practicing our speech. Asked what he wants to “be”, he said any job that let’s him “use his knowledge WHILE doing something he likes”♥️ So young but wise! Change the world, young star!
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