NJโs youngest Superintendent of Schools ever. 2015 National Supt OY. 2x White House speaker. Now in charge of Labor Relations for Starbucks around the globe.
If you told me 10 years ago that I would be sitting oceanside after working with teachers and schools in Greece I'd laugh at you.
Fast forward, I'm living my dream by traveling the world working for an amazing company, banking crazy money and being the happiest I've ever been.
"My hope is that you will be forced to make a moral choice by the time you finish
#AbolitionForThePeople
: Will you continue to be actively complicit in the perpetuation of these systems, or will you take action to dismantle them for the benefit of a just future?"
-
@Kaepernick7
I just finished watching the
@AETV
bio on
@the_ironsheik
and it was amazing! I'm really happy to see he's happy & healthy. Just another example of trusting our path you're given.
Sheiky baby needs to give the suplex on the jaborni Hulk Hogan and make him humble!!
#perisanclubs
@NBCS49ers
How can you NOT like Brock? Classy, humble, calm, cool, collect, and sure as hell can throw a football. Do your thing, Brock, and lead us to ring number 6!
I grew up & spent a good chunk of my life in Union County, NJ.
I thought it was sad ignorance when they called Clark,NJ โc-l-a-r-k-k-kโ.
I listened to these recordings. They are the epitome of racism & sexism and have no place in any government.
@MerriamWebster
Loquacious.
I was told by *3* English teachers that my loquaciousness would lead me to a job in public speaking or in a major leadership role.
As the youngest Superintendent of Schools in NJ, I hope I did them proud.
Hey
@Finnertys
โ just found this. You may not physically be in the same spot but all of us who patronized you will always carry the torch and continue to rep the 415!
@PlugUgliesNYC
โ thank you for welcoming us!
20 years ago today, I graduated from
@AmericanU
โ one of thre best decisions I ever made was to study there while also having an amazing college experience. I canโt fathom how the graduates this and last year did it,but you did, and onward you go. Welcome to
@AmericanUAlum
!
@mrhooker
(1/2) Any chance you can tell her 1980 called and they want their ideology back?
In all seriousness, I would raise the point that this โ0โ grade being counted as an actual 0% in the grading makes it mathematically impossible for someone to โbounce backโ & obtain a fair gradeโฆ
I'm a bit biased, but my daughter's Principal is amazing. Reading a story to the entire school on Facebook live before the first day of school shows dedication, excitement, & love for the job. That passion is palpable and infectious! I hope every Principal follows suit. Rockstar!
I enjoy baking and cooking year round. It's relaxing for me and I enjoy feeding others (when it comes out ok). I made a go at my first trifle. Hoping it all disappears!
Congrats
#2022AUGrad
!! Welcome to
@AmericanUAlum
- we are so glad youโre here. We canโt wait to see you changing our world for the better. Onward!
Congrats, grads! You did it! Commemorate this occasion by submitting a post to our
#2022AUGrad
social wall. Be sure to:
1. Post to Instagram or Twitter and include
#2022AUGrad
2. Include a photo if you like, and you'll see your message!
Just finished the
@ReneePaquette
podcast featuring
@realKILLERkross
&
@Lady_Scarlett13
โ what a great show. Iโm really excited to see both of you in the next chapter, wherever that may bring you. Wherever it is, itโs going to be awesome! โณ
@wbgo
6th grade music class. We did a unit on it - and capped it off with Ellaโs 12 nights in Hollywood. Ella and others have played in my office and headphones since!
A3) leaders can make or break culture. It takes years to build a great culture and can take a few weeks to destroy it. I recommend everyone read โLeaders Eat Lastโ by
@simonsinek
โ it will help your culture to grow, learn, and move onward in a positive manner.
#LeadersChat
We all know how paramount it is to have a Principal that not only leads but truly cares & loves the job.
This morning, my daughters' Principal arrived to deliver
@DuckDonuts
as part of a PTO fundraiser. That's beyond cool.
Thank you
@MTL_HSPrincipal
for being so awesome!!
#HappyFathersDay
to all of the dad's in the land. Here's my Dad from about 10 years ago. He passed in 2015 but certainly left his mark; he was a CNC machinist by trade, became a really good cook after becoming addicted to FoodTV, and taught me everything about the shore and more.
Here's Dex, my partner in crime. Both former Superintendents, both now happy & healthy, both making stupid money, but most importantly, both friends who have been in the educational trenches for 20 years. We followed our path, and here we are, enjoying cigars, espresso, & life.
@KenWallace207
I can't stop the tears down my face, but some are tears of joy knowing that she's in a much better place. I'm a call or click away if there is any thing I can do.
@mr_reierson
@TechedUpTeacher
@sarahdateechur
How about going way back and using Myst? I would think major tie-ins to both Waldenโs โThe Pondโ and the โchoose your own adventureโ series.
A2) healthy culture = healthy workplace. You have people wanting to go to work instead of โplaying workโ and just punching the time card.
#LeadersChat
A4) I am committed to eliminating the digital divide. I don't care what it takes, or how long it takes, this should be EVERY school leaders MO. Don't be a fool either...there is a divide in every community, regardless of zipcode.
#ASuperWeek
@WBGO
12 Nights in Hollywood. It opened up a door that will never close, and as I share, sing, and dance to it with my children, the gift Will carry on for years to come. Happy Birthday, Ella. We love you.
Got home from my last trip and am still trying to process it all. Thank you
@Disney
for such an amazing life experience. I saw the world. I banked. I connected with thousands of educators. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime.
Today, the next chapter begins.
Onward!
A4) I was once voted into a district on a split-vote (5-4), by far my worst career move and it lead 2 instant culture fail. Itโs hard to change anything & build positive culture when 5 board members are giving high fives and 4 are clubbing you over the head daily.
#LeadersChat
Any instance from when students are leaving one building and entering another, with the exception of Kindergarten. Kindergarten graduations are almost as important & meaningful as high school seniors.
#bfc530
Who should have an end of year "graduation"? The top grade at that school? Every grade? Just certain milestones? Why?
@wheeler_laura
#BFC530
& the question bank is EMPTY:
I just heard that my first secretary died. She retired effective June 30.
Judy taught me so much. She was my gatekeeper. She was the sage of the building. Most of all, she was the epitome of being a good person.
We spoke twice a week for the past 10 years.
I love you, Judy.
Can we all give a big cheer and thanks to
@cvspharmacy
for offering mental health counseling in their stores? Thank you for stepping up and offering such an important service.
@davidlagreca1
really tried making a go at watching
#ArmyoftheDead
but I'm still having PTSD from the zombies on Sunday night. I can only imagine you're in the same boat?
A4) one of the most popular activities in our house is to visit the local library. Weโre very fortunate that so many activities for kids take place over the summer. Reading and fun! You canโt get better than that.
#2PencilChat
I passed a sign that McDonaldโs is hiring starting at $17.00 an hour.
Someone working one shift will make more than most substitute teachers make in a day.
Think about that.
A3) Iโm fortunate to live at the beach year-round, but we also joined a swim club this year. Switching things up and keeping everyone busy is paramount for twins!
#2PencilChat
@EduCelebrity
I hate seeing that, primarily because itโs true. I dropped 800 bucks my first year teaching; as a superintendent, I allocate 1500.00 per teacher for classroom supplies. We can break this cycle.
A5) The bigger question is whatโs NOT to watch? Thereโs too much. Iโm gonna try to do movies instead of series so I donโt get sucked into a streaming vortex!
#2PencilChat
One of the best movies ever, shared by
@WWEKarrionKross
, one of the best talents around. Iโm looking forward to seeing both of again very very soon.
#TickTock
Bonjour!
Nous sommes trรจs heureux d'annoncer que nous allons dรฉployer et piloter 14 ensembles de programmes diffรฉrents pour le systรจme d'enseignement primaireย ! Doigts croisรฉs!
When you have an entire staff stay after school, on a Friday, to watch an entire school *family* celebrate coming back for the 22-23 year, you know you have an amazing culture in the building.
You canโt bottle that up or duplicate that if you tried.
Culture is real in schools.
@JonAlba
Is 2kE possibly the best band in existence, far surpassing both Springsteen and Bon Jovi, and even blowing
@BobbyMahoney
out of the water based on sheer geniusness?
#AskAlba
I had a greatconversation with
@EvoHannan
this morning talking about schools, what sucks, what works, and where weโre hopefully going. Join Evo and I on August 25 to learn about InnovationX and see how learners are growing, learning, and moving onward.
@cultofpedagogy
The more hands-on, the better. I taught American history and did a unit on the gold rush. We literally panned for โgoldโ (pyrite) in the back of the school. It was a mess and brought tons of dirt into the school, but I still have students reaching out telling me about it.
@mrhooker
In the late words of Rowdy Roddy Piper.. "Just when you think you have all of the answers, I change the questions."
AI will continue to evolve, and teachers will need to work WITH it and not play defense. We saw this when Prodigy, NetScape & Wikipedia first arose. We got this.
When I was a VP & a principal, the first thing I would ask if a kid got sent to the office was โwhat got you here?โ Half were honestโฆthe others tried to tap danceโฆ but all had a notepad in front of them asking to reflect on their actions. How the floodgates opened!
#LearnLAP
@PrincipalKafele
@MiamiSup
thank you for the awesome insight and memorable quotes & actions from todayโs
@usedgov
presentation. We will not stop until the problems are solved! Onward!!
@ModestTeacher
As a VP: we took 350 kids to Gettysburg & Hershey Park.
As a teacher: we took students on an overnight trip down the shore for peer leadership training.
As a student, itโs a tie between touring The old Giants stadium and going to the NYSE and walking on the floor. Pretty cool.
@NBCS49ers
I think it was a very well played game given we were basically playing on a Slip-n-slide. I donโt know any team that could play well in that. Onward we go.
#Niners
@49ers
If youโre a teacher, make sure that you take care of secretaries, custodians, nurses, aides, and anyone else who helps you during the day. These are the folks who will make you or break you. You donโt need caviar & fois gras; a simple thank you during the holiday season suffices.
Hi Everyone! I'd like to apologize for a month of spam. I got hacked about a month ago and was completely locked out of my account. It took weeks of emails, recovery steps, and all kinds of nonsense, but here we are.
Also, for my haters, you can breathe again!
#WrestleMania
โฏโฏโฏ has been amazing, but having the
@PHLschools
student orchestra play music for the main event? Amazing.
Congrats, students. You did something tonight that most can only dream of, and you certainly made your city proud.
@jcasap
@WhiteCastle
โ you canโt get any higher on the comfort scale! A strong second has to be
@WaffleHouse
if youโre in the area. Both foods are amazing at around 2 AM but just as satisfying at 2 PM.