Accept that some people are only going to show up when there's something negative to be involved in. Just accept that they are a fire fanner and never expect more. Once you know that how you proceed with them, when you have to, should be clear. 🙃
#WordsofWright
This about sums up the way I am feeling right now!! Candid during my first State of the Schools Address. I just love my team. I love my job! I love what I get to do everyday. My heart is full!!
Superintendents need your love, support and prayers, too. I'm coming up on my one year anniversary with many more to go, but I know it is not for the faint of heart on any level.
Everyday you just hope the decisions you make, most people agree with. 1/2
I am honored to spend the day with my
@IamCPS
family for the first time as their superintendent. Appreciating the thoughtfulness of the planning team in making these events possible.
#IamCPS
#TheWorkBegins
Working to connect all 1.4% of active African American female superintendents across the US. So proud to help facilitate our first meet up. We are 80 strong but we know there are more. We need others and each other. Tag yourself or someone you know. 1/2
The ❤ my
#SisterSupts
have for the communities they serve is unimaginable. Thank you for pouring in to me as one of the newest to the pact as we also celebrated the greatness of
@SonjaSantelises
being a
@BaltCitySchools
icon. You are deserving of every recognition you receive!
We are checking on students, parents & teachers, however school administrators are not OK.Let's acknowledge that & as district leaders ask what they need. The weight I hear removed & level of "thank you" from simply saying, "just checking on you" reminds them we are on the TEAM.
Pssst.
#Eduleaders
when your staff is off, don't call them. Let them enjoy being off. If they call you, ask them why and remind them they are off. Don't engage. Why? Because everyone deserves to step away. Release. Rejuvenate. Restore.
#ItCanWait
What an honor it is that the
@IamCPS
board has entrusted me with the role of Superintendent. This opportunity to serve is long in the making.
#WomenLeadingEd
I come from a family that values education, learning, excellence and
#servantleadership
.
(1/5)
Today is the first day since April that no one in my family has COVID. After 3 deaths and several illnesses, the oldest, who is 75, had pneumonia and COVID, went home last Friday. Yesterday, I knew she was better because she was fussing. 🧡🧡 Thank you for your prayers 🙏
At
@IamCPS
Covedale this little beauty let go of mom's hand and ran up to give me a hug. Brother followed. He's new to our district. Asked about her. Mom didn't know about our 5 star headstart programs Now baby is enrolling too. In
@IamCPS
we have it all and serve all.
#ProudSuper
Today is the last day of Summer Scholars but students at
@IamCPS
Hartwell were active and engaged. Novel
#PBIS
idea...students earn gold coins to purchase books of their choice. Well done Principal
@MrLewedu
.
You never know who's watching. For all the women who don't feel seen, know we see you and we have your back.
Thank you
@leaders_black
for elevating our voices. There is so much we have to learn from each other.
#Hereforit
Ms. Wright is the new Supt. for Cincinnati PS w/a 30 yr record of success as an educator + school & district leader. She’s described as “a fighter” for children. She received her BS & MA from
@UofNorthFlorida
, and is a proud member of
@akasorority1908
.
#knowhername
#BWEL
Along with a focus on anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion,
@IamCPS
passed a resolution for
#Juneteenth
to be recognized as a district holiday. Looking forward to our work together.
Full circle moment yesterday Kylie was on my student interview panel for
@IamCPS
, in my student voice session and one of my amazing tour guides. Editor and Chief of the yearbook and newspapers. She's going to do great things in this world.
@whhscbox
The support I feel from my
@chiefsforchange
family is unlike anything I've ever experienced. The encouragement, support, superintendent preparation focus, everything. Nothing like it. NOTHING! Proud to be a
#futurechiefcohortsix
change agent!
.
@principallearns
of our
#FutureChiefs
program is the new superintendent for
@IamCPS
! Iranetta is a talented leader who is passionate about ensuring every student gets the high-quality education they need and deserve. More here:
Finally a moment to breathe and relish in this recognition. You know my glory but you don't know my story. I am humbled by the ability to serve in such a great place, with amazing people who support and appreciate all I bring to this work.
Thank you to my Board Members,
Demonstrating greatness to our students! A huge congratulations to
@principallearns
on being named 2023 Southwest Ohio Women of the Year by
@NDC_Diversity
! Way to lead!
I look a mess. Why am I posting this? To motivate someone else. Today, forget what you look like. Take 15 minutes away from your hectic schedule and do something for yourself.
#SundayMorningMotivation
#YouMatter
#Careforyourself
@jemelehill
Won Homecoming Queen in Jr HIgh. Everyone knew it. Wasn't crowned the night of the game. Weeks later ran an errand for my teacher to the coach who oversaw homecoming. He told me "Yea, you're the one. Shoulda won but this school has never had a black one and never will"
Age 13
Jonah saw my video in May and asked daily if I was coming. He was already gone when I visited during summer scholars.
Today, I walked in and when he turned around he excitedly said, SUPERINTENDENT WRIGHT! Jonah thinks I made his day but he made mine!!
#LoveWhatIDo
School leadership is a 24 hour job. Embrace it and remember this is exactly what you signed up for. No glamour, no frills, just hard work. In the end flex your hero muscles knowing that you are GREAT because you shape lives by creating the conditions for success.
#lovewhatIdo
The people that are dying from COVID-19 have faces, names and families. Post their pictures so all realize they are not just a number or the numerator to an equation. They have value. They have and had purpose. To some they are a number. To me,
#itsmyuncle
Pray for your girl today. Trying to get it together. Early morning call for another teenager loss to senseless gunfire. They thought it was my student. Not one of mine but so concerned for our children just the same. Trying so hard to shake it...just haven't been able to.
Minor issue at a school last night that needed immediate attention. When I arrived today, they were proud of the work they'd already done and wanted to reassure me all was well. With this crew we are in safe hands.
My sister was just admitted to the hospital. Non-covid related but she is high risk. She has sarcoidosis and appears to be developing hyperthyroidism. Prayers are appreciated.
#Onemorethingtoprayfor
#longpause
#Godisstillgood
🙏🙏
My family has been hit hard since November with loss. My uncle joined the others today, including his sister & his son. We want to be together to console one another. But can't. That hurts really badly.
Because of COVID no one was with him but he wasn't alone.
#GodIsOurStrength
🙏
I did not expect to be so emotional listening to this $20 million investment in our children when the country is in a state of uncertainty. But I am. This act will help to move our students beyond equality to equity. Our students are brilliant and we are tirelessly working to
Love it when I visit schools and students say, hey Ms. Wright! Met Ronald my first day as Superintendent as my tour guide at
@TaftNation
. He keeps me current on his happenings...and his 4th scholarship offer I might add.
#Collegebound
#LoveWhatIDo
Educator & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune made history as 1st Black person to have a state-commissioned statue in U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. Black women serving as Supts of the largest districts in US honor her @ Bethune-Cookman University.
#WomenLeadEd
#SisterSupts
Up at 6a.m.Meetings,student recognition,more meetings,partner awards dinner.
First
#run
since sinus surgery.Dr told me no running & I promised not until Cincy.Hills are nothing nice but I made it.
I take great care of me to take great care of everyone else!
#SelfCareBestCare
Wonderful opportunity to be one of 100 Superintendents invited to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of our students. We must keep elevating our voices on their behalf even when it's not popular. Only supt from OH but we were represented.
#LoveWhatIDo
Our theme for next year - I'm not sorry. We are unapologetic for working emphatically for our students and district!! They deserve the best. Go
@Dr_Vitti
!!
On this brisk morning, about 500 of us are visiting students as we launch our "Are You OK;How Can We Help" Initiative. On this
#MLKDayofService2021
we want our students and families to know
#DPSCDCares
and we are here to help! Providing on the spot service.
#DPSCDProud
The speed of the leader is the speed of the team. No longer excited about a team you selected? Reflect on yourself and your actions first. Teams rise to the level of your clear expectations! Don't be a moving target.
#TeamsMatter
Babygirl had a moment today. No prom. Graduation pending..so what did we do? Order another cap and gown she can decorate how she wants. Prepare for would've been prom photo shoot. Organize outside graduation ceremony.
#WeReady
#Classof2020
Read the statement below a few moments ago and had to share.
My response- "An effective principal’s impact is stronger and broader than previously thought, making it “difficult to envision” a higher return on investment in K-12 education than the cultivation
ICYMI: On May 9th the
@IamCPS
School Board approved an increase in pay for
#crossingguards
to $15 per hour. The safety of our children(young citizens) is a priority.
My daughter last night: Did you complete the Census
Me: Yes
Her: Did you include me
Me: Do you live here
Her: Just making sure I'm counted
Me:**Blank stare**
Her: You're getting older so need to make sure you don't forget🤣🤣
I will sell her to you for a quarter!
What have I seen today from students, excitement to be back. Masks, hand sanitizer and distancing. It won't be easy, but can be done. Even with the rules, they've followed them. This, too, is about our children and families. Still
#DPSCDProud
Exciting mommie moment. Baby girl got her seal of biliteracy from high school and finished through Spanish 5. She has officially declared Spanish as her minor. Before it's all over she WILL be able to teach me how to roll an R!!
During a time when rights are under attack, the
#Pride
parade was an immediate reminder of how far we've come.I am proud to stand as an influential ally for the rights of all. We are all special, unique & deserving of love and support.
#YourChoice
#PrideWeek2022
#IAmCPS
#CPSPride
"The future of learning is connecting with students through hip-hop"
Teachers like Khari are the future of education, and we couldn't be more excited. Discover CPS' legacy and how you can be a part of it at the Cincy-CPS Experience March 3 and March 4!
Thank you all for your prayers. My mom was discharged yesterday but could not get home until today. (Long story that doesn't matter right now!) My mama is home!!
#ThankingGod
The work we do would be impossible without a strong supporting team. Thank you Assistant Principals for working tirelessly to support and encourage principals, students, staff and parents. We appreciate you.
#APWeek21
#APsRock
#DPSCDProud
#TagAnAP
Superintendents support each other. Few minutes to connect with and check in on my buddy Superintendent Tom Burton from Princeton Schools.
#WeAreAllOnlyaCallAway
#OhioSupts
This is the work. Grow your own teaching pipeline programs starting with students. This expansion will allow students to attend
@miamiuniversity
for free and then return to
@IamCPS
as a teacher. Excited to partner in this work.
CPS and
@miamiuniversity
announced the expansion of TEACh Cincinnati to Oyler School and Withrow University High School! The partnership program was piloted last year with Aiken students to address teacher shortages with students receiving dedicated scholarships to Miami.
Never have to wonder who loves me....my mommy does!! Sent me this picture of me, this beautiful birthday rendition from youtube (love Stevie) and her unique words...
#HappyBirthdaytoMe
🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉💚💚💚💚💚
You do what you have to, to do what you want to. Amazing workout and a 5K yesterday in honor of MY birthday, my favorite holiday! 😍 Thank you for the many well wishes. I have the rest of the month to celebrate but yesterday was a win.
#FitLeaders
#BoycottAversge
#FitIsIn
Someone is saying something about you today that is simply not true. Because they say it doesn't make it so. Write your own story. Be your own champion.
#Persevere
. You will get on the other side of the adversity in the face of those who doubt you. You will win!
#winningseason
People of color, especially those who have the audacity to be the first, often have to work twice as hard to get half the respect.
Judge Jackson, thank you for persevering. You are an inspiration.
When you walk in a school & the building engineer sees you & says, "Ms. Iranetta I want to make sure the building smells good for you" you know it's going to be a great day.
@IamCPS
Carson Elementary Campfire, arrays and a proud staff.
#LovewhatIdo
My first, first day as Superintendent and CEO of
@IamCPS
is almost here. Thank you to our staff for your commitment to our students! Thank you parents for entrusting us with your children.
#IAmCPS
#YouAreCPS
#WEARECPS
Alexis starts training on Monday in Boston.She will be there for 3 weeks then back to the internship in Tally.Left Tally yesterday morning. Boarded to Boston.Spent today making sure she can navigate the train alone.Nothng can disturb my groove.
#Nothing
#AMothersWorkisNeverDone
School is IN SESSION.Students & teachers were on 🔥 at Taft Elementary!
#Fundations
in full effect.
This darling was the class greeter Gave me the biggest hug. Melted when the kids called me by name Said they remembered me from 4th grade. They were 5th graders.
#LoveWhatIDo
In less than 48 hours I will be taking my firstborn to college. She's going to be fine but I'm not ok!! Jesus continue to be a hedge of protection .
#prayingmama
#youpraytoo
Such a great time celebrating our principals today as we close out Principals Appreciation Month.
#ThankAPrincipal
They give so much!! Each day you make me
#DPSCDProud
My sis is having a bout with low blood pressure since her surgery. Why do I put this on twitter? Because I KNOW the prayers of the righteous availeth much.
#PrayerWarriorsUnite
#JerichoWalls
🙏🙏
If you don't get it, feel free to
#scrollon