Rick Ramirez
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Educator ~ Staff Developer ~ Golden Glove Champion ~ Doctoral Candidate ~ Certified John Maxwell Leadership Team Member ~ USMC Vet
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My calling has landed me on The Ellen Show & allowed me to meet beautiful people across the nation.
Here’s a small glimpse of what I do outside the classroom while completing my dissertation.
🎤Student & staff keynotes, culture & SEL workshops, mentorship & family engagement 🫶🏽
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Research proposal defense on Thursday…
Hopefully another step closer to becoming Dr. Rick Ramirez
Prayers appreciated and needed 😅
#sundayvibes
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My brother, my twin, is having emergency surgery. Plz send positive vibes, thoughts, and prayers his way.
When he’s out of surgery I want to show him this post so he can see how many people prayed for him 🙏🏽
I know God’s favor is with him & everything will be ok.
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Just defended my dissertation research proposal…officially a Doctoral Candidate🥹
Thankful to all my committee members!🙏🏽 Still have work to do but I can see the light!
Mom, this is for you🫶🏽 How I wish I could call you & thank you & celebrate you!
#FromTheProjectsToaDoctorate
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Proud of my siblings! My older sis led the way for our family. She’s a former ELA teacher turned HS counselor in AZ. My older brother Tom is a MS math/ SPED teacher & varsity 🏈 coach. My younger brother Rob is a PE teacher & 🏈 coach pursuing his Master’s degree. I forgot my 🤠
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Honored & humbled to receive a standing ovation from SEISD after my keynote today 🙏🏽
Today is the 3 year anniversary of my mom’s passing… I got emotional on stage because I know she would have been so happy..
I know she’s smiling down and recording w/ her handy dandy
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I was moved to tears several times as I heard Principal Fernandez share her story w/ staff today🥹
Principals, I encourage you to share your personal story w/ your staff so they see YOU for who you really are beyond the title.
Such a powerful experience at Antwine MS today 🙏🏽
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It was an honor to keynote at SEISD’s convocation🙏🏽 The energy & passion of staff were through the roof! Thank you SEISD for a beautiful experience & TY for your heart felt words of appreciation. Congratulations to the new
#EduChampions
🥳 I rate this convocation a 20/10!
Dr.
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Thank you all for the support 🙏🏽 My brother’s surgery went well & he’s smiling again.
He read every post, and it meant a lot to him & my family. He even got a lil emotional 🤫 lol
God was def by his side these last 2 days 🙏🏽
God is good!
My brother, my twin, is having emergency surgery. Plz send positive vibes, thoughts, and prayers his way.
When he’s out of surgery I want to show him this post so he can see how many people prayed for him 🙏🏽
I know God’s favor is with him & everything will be ok.
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Never have I seen a school district have so many State Championships 🏆🙌🏽
kudos to all
@SanElizarioISD
coaches, teachers, leadership & staff for impacting so many lives and creating life long champions on the field & in the classroom 🫡💯
#CommitmentValorYCorazon
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After delivering my keynote speech at Seguin ISD’s 2019 convocation, these amazing educators went out of their way to blast my quote on their campus walls
🥹🙏🏽 Forever for moments like this, TY for the opportunity Dr. G!
DM or visit link in bio for booking info 👍🏽
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Zoey was one of my Ss when she was in MS, & is now in her senior year.
I’ve seen her grow up & I am beyond proud of who she’s become. Her small pastry business “Zoe’s Dough” sold out today for her first pop up at her church! & her profit is being donated to her church 🥹🙌🏽
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Celebrating 1️⃣ yr of attending therapy consistently🥳 A yr ago, I hit rock bottom… therapy has helped tremendously. I still struggle, still have work to do, but I’m better now than I was a yr ago🙏🏽
Let me make this clear… 🗣️ THERE IS NOTHING WRONG W/ GOING TO THERAPY 🙌🏽💯 🫶🏽
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Thank you Fabens ISD leadership for the opportunity to share today 🙏🏽 It was an honor and I appreciate the opportunity more than you know.
And congratulations Mrs. Trautman! 40 years in the field and still teaching like a champion! 🙌🏽
Have a phenomenal school year
@FabensISD
!
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Little recap of the San Elizario District Convocation 🙌🏽 It was an honor to share w/ so many passionate educators 🙏🏽 From Superintendent Dr. Meza-Chavez, to teachers, to support staff, SEISD is full of champions who display
#CommitmentValorYcoraz
ón 🥳💯 Wishing you all a blessed
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Who woulda known Coach Warner & Principal Ramirez
@PHills_HS
were karaoke champions?! 😂 Thank you, PHHS for your engagement today 🙏🏽
It was also nice to reconnect w/ several familiar faces who have inspired me from the start ✊🏽💯
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These 3 Latino school principals absolutely rocked their session today at TALAS conference!
Engaging, humorous, but most importantly… empowering!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, fellas! Keep leading the way 💯🙌🏽
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MHS was all in right from the jump!
TY all for welcoming me w/ kindness despite me not wearing a suit & tie, tattoos showing, rockin Jordans, and walking out to Biggie Smalls music 😎
TY all for teaching me so many brand new strategies! Loved the energy! 💚
I do things a
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This week I’ve seen principals do everything from singing every lyric to Ice Ice Baby in a karaoke battle, to dancing cumbia, to dressing up in a “school spirit tutu” to connect w/ their staff 😂Today
@MontwoodHS
led the way in an impromptu dance performance w/ his staff! 😂🙌🏽
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First day of Chapter 38 🎂 consisted of gym 🥊 cold plunge 🥶 and time w/ my brothers, nieces & nephews🫶🏽
Thank you, God for your grace & for continuing to bless me even though I fall short daily.
To anyone struggling, plz keep fighting… one round & one day at a time💯🥊
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I’ve spent countless hours in this library from undergrad to the doctoral journey…
Forever proud to be UTEP Miner ⛏️
Almost done here 🤞🏽😅🥹
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Tomorrow morning this beautiful auditorium will be filled with passionate champion educators 🙌🏽 🦅
Beyond excited to see that San Elizario ISD has also gone district wide with
@AVID4College
implementation 🥳
#CommitmentValorYCorazon
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Even though schools bring me in for keynotes, I make sure I’m not the only one speaking. Teachers are tired of going to these events & being told how to do their job… and I get it!
That’s why my sessions are interactive, and filled w/ humor, REAL TALK & emotion.
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1📱call was all it took for me to feel Mrs. Fernandez’s passion for her work. I observed her greet all staff and serve food, & she was engaged in every part of my session.
Then she invites me & my students/assistants to be part of the staff picture🫶🏽 Y’all! This is leadership!🥳
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Special things are happening at Hurshel Antwine MS 🙌🏽
Passion, connection, & positive energy were on full display 🎉✊🏽 I appreciate, y’all more than you know 🫶🏽
And a new
#EduChampion
was celebrated 🥳🎉🙌🏽 Congrats to Mrs Wieder!
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What an honor it was to have a seat at this table w/some of the most influential educational leaders I’ve ever met.
Todd, we thank you believing in us all & giving us an opportunity that wouldn’t be there without your belief in us🙏🏽
1/14 will 4ever be “Todd Appreciation Day” 🙌🏽
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Seems like this dissertation will never be finished 😅
Learning to embrace the process. One edit and revision at a time 😴
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Teachers, if you have a good principal who leads with their heart & makes you love coming to work… celebrate them🥳
It was an honor to celebrate one of my first mentors in this field,
@NuriRobles1
, in front of her staff!
Thank you Knight Nation for your energy & engagement!
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but please don’t give up. Things will get better.
Much love 🫶🏽
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Feliz Dia De La Madre 🫶🏽
2021 was the last time I got to celebrate my mom. Rented a hall, had Mariachis, & food catering. All 6 kids shared special words with her. One of my most cherished memories ❤️
If you’re fortunate to still have your mom, celebrate her & do it often.
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What do I like most about presenting? Leaving the stage & witnessing educators being celebrated by their own🙌🏽💯
Congratulations to
@MsMontanoMusic
, Mr. Perez, & Mr. Elizalde 🥳 SEISD is a special place filled w/ champions at every level.
Wishing SEISD a successful school year!
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Y’all… my ♥️ is full! My younger brother is continuing his education! He just got accepted to a Master’s Degree program starting this summer🥹🙌🏽
We come from government housing & food stamps, absent father… Buncha 1st gen projects kids trying to show our people it’s possible!
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When the principal rolls in to the rally on wheels you know he’s the real deal! 😂🙌🏽 🛴🚨🛴🚨🛴🚨🛴🚨🛴🚨
Shoutout to Mr. Medina for doing whatever it takes to connect with and reach kids!
Coolest principal on the block! 😎
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Love Principals who are visible 🙌🏽
I’ve worked with some who ‘lead’ from the office, and I’ve worked with some who kids at their own school can’t tell me their principal’s name 💔
Leadership is action more than it’s a title.
@HeyDrDaniel
keep leading the way! 🫡💯
Morning hugs and smiles! Morning duty is my favorite part of the day.
#PrideAtTheFort
#PrincipalsinAction
#LeadingwithEmpathy
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My new personal logo.
Keep my quote on top or leave it out? What do yall think?
Thanks in advance!
#EduChampion
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Evening walk & prayer in a small town I’ve never been in and I’m surprised by this beautiful sight 🙏🏽
God is with you. Don’t give up hope. Don’t lose faith. Keep in the fight 🥊
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I’m fully aware that teachers would much rather be in their classrooms planning & prepping during PD week, & rightfully so‼️ For that reason, I try my best to not waste anyones time & I give my all to ensure that my audience at minimum has an enjoyable experience.
I don’t tell
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I firmly believe in and see the value of greeting all kids in various spaces on campus!
Never underestimate the power of a simple high five or fist bump 🤛 The ROI is always positive!
What one of your fav ways to make others feel seen?
#EduChampion
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Just be kind to each other 🙏🏽
It starts with the adults on campus to model what we expect 💯 Kids will follow our lead.
***dm or visit link in bio to bring the
#educhampion
tour to your campus***
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Missing 1 brother & our sister, but this is one for the books! My mom is def smiling down on her boys 🥊
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6 am gym sesh to kick off Day 2 of the International Maxwell Leadership Conference 🤙🏽
Reppin my UTEP gear and met a former Miner 🏈 coach who had great things to say about EP 🙌🏽
Do you rep your college gear when traveling???
#fitleaders
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My gym is only 1/2 a mile away from my house. I like jogging there while listening to worship music to get my mind right for the day.
Love this view of our little mountains too! Wishing everyone a blessed week 🙌🏽
#fitleaders
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Today I finally got to meet The Dr.
@R_Benavides2
!! 🙌🏽
Former Texas Teacher of the Year, and now an administrator who leads for the right reasons 💯
Thank you Dr. B for always being supportive, encouraging and humble 💯🫡
This man is the real deal y’all!
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Always honored and taken away when schools post my quote on their walls 🙏🏽🫶🏽 Thank you Buxton ES for being Champions!
Dm or visit link in bio to bring the
#EduChampion
tour experience to your campus.
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Deeply humbled and grateful for the standing ovation from
@FabensISD
after my keynote speech. Your support and enthusiasm fuel my passion for empowering educators. Thank you for making this experience unforgettable 🙏🏽 I’ll be seeing yall again!
#FabensGotTalent
🎤💃
#EduChampion
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Got a chance to tour Sparta today 🙌🏽 Met w/ Principal
@PHills_HS
, AVID Site Team teachers
@dchavez_PHHS
, head 🏈 coach, & ran into a former student who’s now a senior & a current
@UTEPFB
commit 💯💯💯 Great things happening at Pebble Hills HS! Thanks for the Spartan Swag too!
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Never imagined my speaking journey would take me coast to coast, actually thought my hometown would be where I spoke most but they rarely bring me in😅
Thankful to everyone who has given this kid from the projects a chance🙏🏽 I appreciate every opportunity🫶🏽
#EduChampion
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Before the night is over, I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to my doppelgänger Rizo! One of the most talented presenters on the 🎤
We had an absolute blast dancing, singing, and connecting w/ Fabens ISD 😂🙌🏽🎤 💃 🕺
Keep shining your light, Rizo!
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Had a great session w/ 80 students from SEISD after my staff keynote 🥳
Rizo joined as we talked to students about everything SEL! 100 % student engagement, respect, and kindness at all times! A reflection of the amazing teachers & coaches guiding them 💯
SEISD rocks!
Thank
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Up early getting the 🧠, 🧘🏽♂️, & ♥️ right for the TALAS Conference later this morning.
Ready to present along some 915 game changers and hungry to learn from other presenters as well.
Happy Saturday 🙌🏽
#fitleaders
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While touring UTEP w/ our 8th graders, I hear, “Mr. R!!” & it’s one of my former
@AVID4College
students who’s now in her 2nd yr of college🥳
She said she remembers touring UTEP while in my class 6 yrs ago & was glad to see I’m still bringing kids to UTEP because it helped her
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No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, Jesus loves and values you!
You don’t have to spend time “getting right” first, just come to Him. He has already forgiven you!
Hallelujah! Amen!
#HappyEaster
#HeHasRisen
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Up early to prep the mind 🧠, body🧘🏻♂️🧘🏻♀️, & soul ❤️ for a full day of district-wide SEL PD facilitation in Carrizo Springs CISD!
Ready to serve, learn, & grow alongside a district of passionate educators who are already doing great work!
#fitleaders
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I don’t post much about the gym these days, but I’m still in there 10 toes down 👣 at least 6 days a week.
I’ll get back to posting someday, but for now I’m fully focussed in there. Crushed arms today & weighed in at a healthy 200 lbs💪🏽
#fitleaders
I see yall!🫡
#Fit4thSelfie
🇺🇸
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When a school welcomes you this way as a guest presenter, you know amazing leadership, & culture is in place!
Just glad I didn’t present first because your boy was emotional for a bit 🥹 thank you Mrs Fernandez, and staff for the continuous kindness & support! My cup is full🙏🏽🫶🏽
If you’ve met
@rickramirez915
, you know he’s
#ALLIN
about celebrating our faculty and staff and the work they do! Today, our team decided to surprise him with him own celebration!! Thank you for all the work you do with our campus!
#Resilience
#DoingOurPart
#TeamSISD
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Powerful message in church today 🙏🏽 Grateful to learn & grow alongside my brothers in Christ.
No one is perfect! God loves & forgives you 💯 Saved by grace.
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This sweet girl had me in tears as she bravely shared her story in front of our assembly. Let’s just say we can relate to each other’s pain… At 37 I’m still struggling w/ this pain. She’s only in 6th grade yet she’s still pushing through.
I gained a NEW HERO in my life today🫶🏽
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It was an honor to share w/ the hometown🙏🏽TY
@HAntwine_MS
& staff for the energy & engagement! My only goal is to help others & celebrate them on this crazy educator journey. My cup is full 🫶🏽
If your school could benefit from an experience like this, dm me or visit link in bio.
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Frm TX, to NM, to CO and GA, I’m Grateful to all schools & districts who give me an opportunity to share 🙏🏽
2024 Fall
#EduChampion
tour is heating up🥳
SEISD
Navarette MS
Sierra MS
RMS
Cimarron ES
Arrowhead ES
Sagebrush ES
Highline ES
TK Prep
PHHS
HAMS
Fabens ISD
Picacho MS
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I will forever be grateful for this special group of my former students I was lucky enough to teacher for 3 years in a row.
We talked about doing exactly this back in 2016-2019 🥹 This is all God’s doing 🙌🏽 I will honor them every chance I get! 💯
#educhampion
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Summer Golden Gloves 9 years ago. Defeated the reigning middle weight champion and I was just a welterweight. My trainer was the only one who thought it was a good idea to take the fight 🤣 My mom was always my biggest fan ❤️ Love these memories
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Woke up w/ a heavy♥️this morning, then I decided to have a great day on purpose.
Prayed over my USMC brother, prayed over my storms, & connected w/students all day while covering class for my 1st mentor in the education field.
It’s been a rough yr but I’m grateful to be alive🙏🏽
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5 years ago today 🙏🏽
Still star struck & grateful for
@EllenDeGeneres
and her team 🫶🏽🙌🏽
Love you, Ellen!
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I presented students with the opportunity to participate in an optional
#SEL
based reflection.
Self-Awareness was our focus today. After reading the prompt to them, we utilized the
@AVID4College
quick write & these students were all in 🙌🏽
Their reflections were powerful 🥹
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Thank you Antwine MS for welcoming us with open arms🙏🏽
It was an honor to present alongside my former
@AVID4College
students who are now young adults 🫶🏽
Principal Fernandez & her staff were a joy to share with & a new
#EduChampion
was crowned🙌🏽 What a GREAT school to work at!
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Thank you
@SanElizarioISD
leadership for a wonderful tour today! Beyond excited for the
#2024SEISDConvocation
🦅🙌🏽
Absolutely blown away by the Paseo De Campeones 🏆 Impressive is an understatement! I left feeling inspired, thank you all & see you soon 🥳
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My absolute fav part of presenting to schools is when I leave the stage & witness educators celebrating their own🥹🥳
Excited to see the look on the faces of 8 new
#EduChampions
at different schools & districts in TX & Colorado to kick off the school year🙌🏽 Honored & grateful🫶🏽
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A new
#EduChampion
is crowned at Montwood high school! I love witnessing educators celebrate their own🙌🏽
Principal Herrera spoke passionately about Mr. Cuevas and he received a standing ovation from his peers 🥳🙌🏽
Thank you MHS for the positive energy today! Let’s spend more
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but please don’t give up.
Things will get better.
Much love 🫶🏽
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Met another group of passionate school leaders 🙌🏽 and they brought the heat 🔥 for our Color Rush theme today! ⬛️🟨
Principal
@tylertrey88
is a certified game changer yall 🫡💯
#shoegame
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Had a blast sharing w/ the dance team at Del Valle HS 🥳 Students were kind, respectful, engaged, & full of energy!
@gloriatovar_
is doing a phenomenal job w/ her students & her positive energy is contagious 🙌🏽
Beyond impressed w/ this group💯 It was an honor to meet you all!
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Ran into a former student at the hospital yesterday 🙌🏽 Kaylan was a student in my
@AVID4College
class when she was in 8th grade.
She’s now in her 2nd year of college & is an aspiring PA!
She was excited to update me on her college journey🥹 Beyond proud of her!
#ThisIsAVID
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Up early getting the 🧠, 🧘🏽♂️, & ♥️ right for a district keynote.
Today is going to be a great day 🙏🏽🙌🏽
#fitleaders
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Todays conference theme is “Sneaker Ball” 👟 Had to break out the
#HyperRoyals
🥶
Gonna be a lllooonnnggg conference if my
@dallascowboys
lose 🙃
#GYTO
#GYLO
#DallasCowboys
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A quick 1 hour tour at Antwine MS was enough for me to be blown away by all the amazing things Principal
@HAntwine_MS
& staff are doing for kids 🙌🏽 I saw happy teachers, respectful students, passionate leadership & even a “Zen Den” to unwind 🫶🏽 Just 1 hour & I learned a lot!
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What an amazing day 🙏🏽🙌🏽 GCCS staff welcome, 4 hour SEL workshop with principals & counselors, lots of smiles & empowerment! TY GCCS🫶🏽
TY Rizo for joining me on this journey & being a phenomenal co-presenter 💯 Reach out for your school/district’s SEL training needs!
#SELMatters
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I’ve never met a teacher who frames, stores, or hangs up copies of test scores on their walls.
I know tons of teachers who frame, store, & hang hand written notes & TY cards from their Ss on their walls🙌🏽
Don’t lose sight of what’s really important as testing season approaches.
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Covered classes at IHS these last 2 days! Talked football w/ IHS head coach
@coachelliottIHS
& got my official Rocket 🏈 shirt! Love what Coach & his staff are doing w/ the program!
Met some awesome students & even talked leadership w/ AP Mrs
@ariasjennifer
IHS is on the rise!
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Was invited to help with the back2school kickoff at Puentes MS & surprisingly ran into Tanya, one of the best staff developers I’ve learned from! I was in one of her sessions back in 2015 & she’s been an inspiration ever since! An amazing & humble servant leader 🙌🏽
#ThisIsAVID
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Speaking to hundreds of Ss is not easy.
My former principal PUSHED me to do this work 7 yrs ago. I don’t call schools but I will answer the call every time.
I don’t do it for the stage, I do it for that 1️⃣ person who needs my message.
God is good!
#NOTamotivationalspeaker
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Up early getting the mind, body, and soul right for a speaking engagement this morning 🙏🏽
Today is going to be a great day.
#fitleaders
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I always know which audience members are locked in & taking in the message. They typically have good eye contact, head nods and great body language. Shout out to these young men who stayed after my session to share words of appreciation with me. I had to interview them! Thank
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but please don’t give up.
Things will get better.
Much love 🫶🏽
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Officially a
#girldad
🐶
Everyone meet Doja! Her & Champ are already inseparable 💕
#frenchie
#frenchbulldog
#frenchielover
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Big SHOUT to Dr.
@D_Aguayo_CTE
and everyone else who made it possible for me to keynote at Fabens ISD convocation 🙏🏽
Dr. Aguayo is an amazing leader who is filled with passion. Can’t thank you enough my friend! Honored to know you and follow your lead 💯
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This photo was taken by a teacher at MHS at the end of my session. TY Claudia for capturing such a dope pic!
Rizo has been a great camerawoman, co-presenter, hype woman, you name it!
When we first collaborated 7 years ago, I told her to ditch the suit and just be YOU!
Love
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Honored to know some of the best Principals in the game!
Wishing you a joyful day filled with blessings and heart felt appreciation for the work you do. Thank you all for leading by example 🙏🏽💯
Happy Principals Day to all principals!
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Wow… the humility of this 26 year teacher to leave a comment like this about our session 🥹🙏🏽
Honored, humbled, grateful. We appreciate you Carrizo Springs!
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