Amber Shields
@AMBERN_SHIELDS
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Leadership Coach. Early Childhood Advocate. Early Literacy Lover. Principal_Mommy
Dallas, TX
Joined October 2018
I know what it feels like to have leadership on your heart but not know the next step. That’s why I created Lead From Your Seat This Saturday we’re digging into mindset + action so you can lead right where you are. 👉🏽Register now:
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Leadership starts at the top! As @LancasterISD educators prepare to put boots on the ground to welcome students back next week Superintendent @akperera is showing us out how it’s done! #learnleadroar #saddleupforsuccess
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It's time! First day of the @HAABSE3 conference and I’m ready to present, connect, and learn from some incredible minds. Let’s go! #haabseconnect #literacyleadership
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If you will be attending @HAABSE3’s annual conference I would love to see you at my session tomorrow morning as we discuss the critical role of leaders in improving early literacy outcomes. #HAASBEConnect
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What an incredible morning at the @TABSE Literacy Master Class! The energy in the room was contagious. Thank you to @PLCTrailblazer and @JustRightReader for creating space to center bold leadership and real solutions for early literacy. #TABSE2025 #LiteracyLeader #justrightreader
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It’s not just about what’s cute in early childhood, it’s about what’s working. I’ll be sharing real solutions for early literacy at the @HAABSE3 Summer Conference 2025 next month. Join me as we explore how leaders at every level can drive better outcomes for our youngest learners
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RT @Commit2Dallas: "We simply cannot afford to wait past third grade to intervene,” said Commit's @AMBERN_SHIELDS as Texas lawmakers consid….
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Students who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to intervene earlier.
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“You can’t dump HQIM on new teachers and expect them to be effective.” - Superintendent Miles
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Being on campuses is my happy place! Always a learner and thrilled to see the @HoustonISD NES model in action at Seguin Elementary. #CampusLife #AlwaysLearning
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Attended Houston ISD’s Destination Transformation Fireside Chat, where Michelle Rhee and Mike Miles emphasized that piecemeal reform doesn’t work. Loved hearing from these two trailblazers on the power of bold, systemic change!
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Excited to be in the Lan this morning for our last @Commit2Dallas and @InstructUP Best in Southwest Literacy Learning Network! Thank you @akperera for the swag and starting our morning with some fun!
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Check out my latest article: The Leadership Pipeline Problem in Education: Why We Must Do Better via @LinkedIn.
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Our schools face a critical challenge: the educator pipeline is broken—not just for teachers but at all levels, including school leadership. Fewer people are entering the profession, staying in it,...
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The Mavs ejected fans over "Fire Nico" signs—raising a key leadership question: How do school leaders handle dissent? Change is emotional, and pushback is inevitable. Strong leaders don’t shut it down—they create space for dialogue. How do you handle dissent?
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While there is a great need for state action, I am excited that Dallas County districts continue to innovate around how to improve early literacy outcomes through strategies such as departmentalization, K-3 coaches, and more!.
"We must take immediate, decisive action to tackle the literacy crisis head-on," said Commit's @AMBERN_SHIELDS, Managing Director of Early Matters Dallas, referencing the latest NAEP scores that highlight the urgent need for early literacy intervention.
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It was a great day in @mesquiteisdtx as the Dallas County Literacy Coaching Fellowship visited Shanda Elementary and got to see foundational skills in action! Thanks for making us feel so welcomed!
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If we are going to improve literacy outcomes in Dallas County we must include how we are going to support our emergent bilingual students through biliteracy in the conversation. Thank you to Dr. Hernandez of @TNTP and all who joined us @Commit2Dallas for this important convo!
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It was incredible to connect with aspiring school leaders this morning as we navigated everything from establishing a leadership brand to crafting a strong resume and mastering the interview process. Join me in March!
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Knowing when you’re ready to lead can be challenging. What made you realize you were ready — or what’s holding you back? Register for my upcoming workshop and take a step towards leadership.
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