Year 14 in education and still showing up with fresh notebooks, big goals, and way too many pens. Excited for another year at AJHS with an incredible team!

At the start of every school year, I write a handwritten card to each staff member. It’s a quiet tradition I carried with me to AJHS. A moment to slow down, reflect, pray, and hope for a year filled with joy, confidence, peace, and purpose. Because they matter.

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Meet the Teacher was such a highlight! Loved seeing so many smiling faces and feeling the energy on campus again. Grateful for our amazing families and staff. We’re ready and excited to welcome students back to campus on Friday!

I love summer, but there’s nothing like having staff back on campus. The energy, the laughter, the camaraderie—I’ve missed it. It’s been a great few days with our people back, and I couldn’t be more excited for the year ahead!

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We kicked off the year with a fast-paced Goosechase to build culture, connection, and a little healthy competition! In under an hour, teachers explored campus, tackled challenges, and most importantly—shared laughter and joy. What a launch!

#FoundationsFirst in 25–26:Staff need consistency too. Not every adult had a restful break. Be the leader who notices and supports. Safe adults create safe spaces.

#FoundationsFirst in 25–26:School is more than academics. For some, it’s their only predictable place of support, care, and calm. Let’s meet students with stability before content. #MaslowBeforeBloom

#ReflectiveLeadership. ACAP data reports out this week!. We’re helping teachers:.-See growth trends.-Celebrate strengths.-Know this year’s students.Info they can use — not just numbers on a page.

#FoundationsFirst in 25–26: Not all students are coming back refreshed. Some are returning relieved—to be fed, to feel safe, to be seen. As we open our doors, let’s open our hearts too. #MaslowBeforeBloom

As I prepare for teachers to return tomorrow, I wanted to share my 25-26 manta. In schools, we don’t always know the full story-for students, staff, or families. But we can choose empathy, grace, & understanding. That choice shapes culture and can change lives. #PositiveMindset

#ReflectiveLeadership.I’ve loved sharing my reflections this summer, but now it’s August—and I’m ready. There’s nothing like the energy of students and staff back on campus. Reflection matters year-round, but now it’s time to lead with heart and purpose.

#ReflectiveLeadership.Leadership isn’t sustainable without recovery. Pause. Breathe. Step outside. Say no when needed. We give better when we’re not running on empty.

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Great Beginnings is more than orientation. It’s a reflection of the culture Auburn City Schools is committed to. Welcoming new staff early, with purpose and connection, sets the tone for the year. Proud to be part of a district that invests in people from day one.

There’s something special about connecting with our community before a new school year begins.Sharing a meal, meeting future students, and just being present—it matters. These moments build trust, excitement,& a sense of belonging for everyone involved. Grateful to be part of it.

#ReflectiveLeadership.Self-care doesn’t have to take all day. A 10-minute walk, a real lunch break, or a quiet coffee can reset your mindset. Leaders, you matter too. Take the moment—it adds up.

Listening to Leaders Eat Last to refocus my mindset before the year begins. “I hire good people and get out of their way.”.That quote from my principal is a goal and a guide. I want to lead by being present and purposeful—not by micromanaging, but by empowering.

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