Dr. Ryan Smith
@RyanDSmithEdD
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Husband | Experienced Education Leader | Deputy Superintendent | Students First Leadership | Opinions Are My Own
Joined June 2016
I got this email over the weekend. Most of the time, educators don’t get to know the impact they have on their students, especially administrators. I’m so happy I could make a small difference in this young man’s life, and am incredibly proud of him.
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Being an insider can make promotions harder, not easier. I made a short video sharing three truths every insider should know when aiming for the next step. Lead the narrative before it leads you. #EducationalLeadership #HumanResources #SchoolHR #K12Leadership
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Our Season of Gratitude is off to an incredible start! 500 notes in just two days from staff, parents, students, and community members to our @UsdBellflower family! Gratitude builds culture. Culture builds belonging.
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Belonging drives culture, and culture drives everything. This year, we focused on building belonging in schools through new traditions that celebrate, welcome, honor, and connect the people who make @UsdBellflower thrive. A few reflections: https://t.co/r65I9qSwnz
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Culture is built through people. Building belonging in schools starts with meaningful traditions that help employees feel seen, valued, and connected.
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Quentin is pooped out like he is the one who actually put up our Christmas tree and decorations. 🤣
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Not getting the job isn’t the end of the story. How you respond matters. This short message is for education leaders navigating those moments, especially when asking for feedback. There’s one question I’ve found especially helpful to ask, and I share it in the video.
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Belonging drives culture, and culture drives everything. This year, we focused on building belonging in schools through new traditions that celebrate, welcome, honor, and connect the people who make @UsdBellflower thrive. A few reflections: https://t.co/r65I9qSwnz
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Culture is built through people. Building belonging in schools starts with meaningful traditions that help employees feel seen, valued, and connected.
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In schools, AI lives in three lanes: policy, teaching & learning, and productivity. Leading it well means moving all three forward together. https://t.co/cnR6YLfcEv
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Leading AI in Schools explores how education leaders can align the three lanes of policy, teaching and learning, and productivity to guide purposeful, learner-centered innovation.
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When leaders get clear on core values, everything else - culture, decisions, relationships - gets clearer too. I wrote about that here. https://t.co/jzsKyExsQi
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Where do your core values come from, and do they really guide decisions? Educational leadership begins by asking, When are we at our best? This article explores how schools and districts can create...
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If you’re transitioning into a new school or district leadership role after the holidays, I wrote this article for you. It offers a few lessons I’ve learned about stepping into leadership mid-year and finding the right way to listen, learn, and lead. https://t.co/Y03l1NdRK6
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Starting mid-year changes everything about how you lead. Leadership mid-year is a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and build trust before leading meaningful change.
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Saw this video from @MonroeLSD where students shared “something good” from their day. The joy was real. 😊 Made me think of our work with @iheartckh in @UsdBellflower and the culture we want for every student. 💛 Well done, Monroe. 👏
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I love how much joy @Lane_Kiffin has for his job at @OleMissFB! It’s obvious he loves what he does and has built something truly special. It’s great to see his wonderful family along for the ride too. Fun to watch! Hope he stays there a long time.
Lane Kiffin on Gators rumors after win: 'I love' Ole Miss - via @ESPN Appd What if you are in the “good ole days” right now!! @OleMissFB
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Congratulations! 👏 On to the semifinals! ➡️
Had a quick chat with @BellflowerFB head coach @Showcase_Keith in regards to tonight’s quarterfinals matchup against Colton. Miller saying he was hoping for rainy conditions. @johnwdavis
@SoCalVarsity
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Grateful for the opportunity to join the Education Unlocked podcast! I enjoyed sharing my story and highlighting the great work happening in @UsdBellflower. Always appreciate platforms that shine a light on what’s going right in public education. 💡👏 https://t.co/5UoYIQl1r0
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.@UsdBellflower will be represented in two sessions at the 2025 @ACSA_info Leadership Summit — early childhood wellness and AI in HR. Proud of our team. Join us!
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🚁 Helicoptered In 🚁 This is the season when some leaders step in mid-year, joining teams already in motion and schools already in full swing. It may sound like a challenge, but it can be one of the best opportunities a leader ever gets. Read more 👉 https://t.co/Y03l1NdRK6
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Starting mid-year changes everything about how you lead. Leadership mid-year is a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and build trust before leading meaningful change.
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Has an interim head coach ever been fired? Asking for a friend. #TitanUp
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🎙️ Grateful to join @UsdBellflower Board Clerk @mrCrihfield on his Brick by Brick podcast to talk about education, opportunity, and the bright future ahead for BUSD students. His heart for service and community shines through. https://t.co/Nb46g8yzPv
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