“You can’t deep-breathe your way out of a pandemic; you cannot stretch your way out of terrible class sizes; you cannot ‘individual behavior’ your way out of structural problems." @educationweek @madeline_will https://t.co/FifFsDtyQ3

Teachers have a lot of really good ideas. School leaders should never underestimate this. It starts with conversations.

Super thanks to our fantastic room hosts for the 2020 MoEFACS Virtual Conference! We could not have enjoyed so much high quality PD this week without your expertise! #MoEFACS2020

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Academics don't matter if your kid is not in a good state mentally or physically. Once adjusted, do as much academics as you can. Kids do need structure. Kids do need academics. They need safety first. Keep in mind that academics can include things not taught in school.

Virtual Crazy Sock Day!!! #WeAreSikeston

Sikeston Junior High kiddos got to "Smooch the Pooch" at a kissing booth with SPS's very own therapy dog, Jackson. Happy Valentine's Day to all dog lovers from SJHS BULLDOGS!!! Click on the link below to see all pictures. https://t.co/xk1MBEaYNy

A group of SJHS Student Ambassadors sold and passed out Valentine's Day Candy Gram's this week. Thank you Christiana Staple, Maggie Drury, Hailey Caton, Chloe Lin, Cate Schrumpf, and Anabeth Baker for helping SJHS feel the spirit of love and friendship!

Note to self: this semester, focus on the majority instead of the minority. Not everyone is going to like my class nor the content, but I need to stop letting that minority siphon my energy from the majority who come to class everyday ready to do what they need to do.

The Benefit of “Sticking With It” https://t.co/ds4fMiboRb

Character is what you do when the leader isn't watching. Culture is what your group does when the leader isn't watching. Culture often reflects a leader's character, but it can also be a substitute for a leader's lack of character. #TuesdayThoughts

I’m crazy enough to completely scrap PBIS and push my team to develop a CRPBIS framework based on the needs of our building and our students #crpbis #pbis #HackingSchoolDiscipline #leadership #unapologetic #nextlevelleadership

Just started The Four O’Clock Faculty—“if it can be read to your faculty, it belongs in an email”. So true; faculty meetings should not consist of principals reading to staff—they are highly intelligent people and can read on their own. #4OCF

NEW POST: “3 Ways to Inspire Teachers” https://t.co/iBVVe1XCCz

Students and athletes need to be pushed through failure, mediocrity, and "good enough." It can be uncomfortable, but sometimes tough love is needed. #teachergoals

Administrators and teachers are on the same team, even if they are not on the same page. Administrators have many stakeholders to consider & limited resources to utilize. Teachers are the ones working directly with students & have valid insights. Communication is key #realtalk

If you work in a school, you are important to much more than just the kids. Staff morale is not usually a function of the students... but of the level of support, encouragement, trust, respect, and camaraderie that exists between the adults in the building.

We need one full time @SikestonJHS #canwegetapuppy

A dozen books that are perfect for girls interested in science, technology, engineering, or math. https://t.co/rxrNdfV6mG

Being #futureready is more than embedding tech skills. Shaking hands, looking people in the eye, respecting others, and emotional intelligence will always be critical to success. #teachergoals