Dr. Susan Enfield
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In honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
I am framing copies of
@TheAmandaGorman
’s inauguration poem for my
@HighlineSchools
leadership team and school board as a reminder that we celebrate black excellence every day, every month of the year.
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As a superintendent, I aged in dog years. Each. Day. This. Week.
So all things considered, I look pretty good for an 87-year-old woman.
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It’s 9:00 pm & I finally have time to send this message: to every vendor, solution partner, researcher, education advocate, etc. please stop. Just stop. My WA superintendent colleagues & I confronting school closure need to focus on our communities. Let us do our jobs.
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As educators we must convey to our children and young people that what is happening in our U.S. Capitol today is neither a demonstration of leadership, nor freedom of expression. Real leaders do not bully, intimidate or incite violence against those who disagree with them. 1/4
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It is official! As of July 6 I will be the proud, new superintendent for
@WashoeSchools
. I am honored, thrilled and eager to join this special community. Thank you for the warm Nevada welcome! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
#HomeMeansNevada
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I am honored and beyond thrilled that the
@WCSDTweet
Board of Trustees has chosen me as their next superintendent. I look forward to living, leading and serving in Washoe County. And I am grateful to our
@HighlineSchools
board and community for an amazing decade. Thank you.
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How many of my fellow superintendents have someone say to them, almost daily, “I’m sure glad I’m not you!”? And after briefly thinking it’s a valid question and feeling daunted about the work ahead, how many feel grateful to be a superintendent putting children ahead of politics?
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I would love for all of us in public education to come together in this moment, and beyond, as one team. Regardless of our role—-paraeducator, administrator, bus driver, custodian, teacher—we are all on the same team: Team Kid. We are all doing our best. Let’s acknowledge that.
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Gentle reminder to all my superintendent friends: it’s Friday. Weekends still exist and we need the restorative power of them now more than ever. Take time for yourselves. Rest, reflect, move, laugh, enjoy. And do it without guilt. You need and deserve it.
#Supe2Supe
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The job of being a superintendent can be tough—the politics & criticism can wear you down. But the work of serving children is a gift, even on the difficult days. We endure the job for the sake of the work. Grateful to my colleagues who remain in this work for our kids.
@AASAHQ
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I appreciate the wisdom & counsel of those who have come before me, but if you have not been a superintendent within the last 10 years—or 10 months—please pause before lecturing those of us in the arena now on what we should be doing based on what you did. It’s a different world.
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Nevada here we come! And I’m taking my Twitter handle with me so I can share all the great things happening in
@WashoeSchools
. I feel so fortunate to serve as their new superintendent. Let’s go Washoe!
@washoecounty
@EdAllianceWasho
@CityofReno
@cityofsparks
@AASAHQ
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Actually, science SHOULD absolutely stand in the way of reopening schools.
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At the airport and a young woman asks if I’m the superintendent for
@HighlineSchools
.
Yes.
A 2014 grad traveling solo with her baby, she then asks if I would hold him during the flight if she needs help.
Yes! 😊
Under “other duties as assigned” this is a very fun one.
#suptlife
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Many on social media are asking us as district leaders to please remember that the children we serve rely on us for their meals. Seriously? This crisis has in no way amplified that which we live each and every day. We carry that responsibility 24/7, crisis or not.
@AASAHQ
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I have always said that those of us who choose to dedicate our lives to public education get up each day believing the impossible is possible. Planning for the 2020-21 school year is proving this to be true. Kudos to my colleagues in the arena right now.
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Thread. As a superintendent I strive to remain politically neutral. The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg today, however, compels me to write this. She was a remarkable human being who did more for women’s rights decades ago than many young women know today. 1/4
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I received an email today from a major curriculum provider with this subject line: “Are you planning for the upcoming school year?” Are you kidding me? It’s all my team and I have been doing for the last three months and will continue to do all summer. Please. Check yourself.
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As superintendents we make decisions that are unpopular with some, meaning we have our fair share of critics. So...when you check your bag at the airport and the agent sees your name and excitedly tells you she’s a fan, it kinda makes your day.
#supelife
#HighlineProud
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As a superintendent, I have learned that good career decisions also need to be good personal decisions. I am grateful that I have found my new professional home in
@WashoeSchools
—and that I am only 3 hours from my dear Dad’s house. Health and family first.
#grateful
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Congratulations on making history Vice President Harris.
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I assure you, my team spent each and every day of this summer “pouring absolutely everything. . .into making the online experience as good as possible.” The only thing “lost” was their much-needed time to rest and recharge.
@AASAHQ
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Family and friends ask what this past year has been like leading a school district. I think my niece’s portrait of me captures it. It’s been exhausting and has knocked me off my center at times. But I’m still standing. And in heels.
#suptlife
#sistersupts
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Just a reminder for all my superintendent friends: there are lots of folks new to the profession or their district (including me😊) posting. Follow them on Twitter. Reach out. Connect. We are all in this wonderful work of service together.
@AASAHQ
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Watching a movie on demand where the characters are browsing for movies at Blockbuster. This is an analogy for public education. Time for us to realize the model we know and are familiar with needs to be replaced. Do we have the courage, strength and will to do it? I’m in. You?
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What if post-COVID 19 we rejected the long-held constructs that constrain us and prevent us from collectively serving kids. No teacher vs. administration, no school vs. district, no union vs. district, no anything vs. anything. What if we overcame all this and put our kids first.
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For so many of our
@HighlineSchools
students their school is where they feel most safe, loved and seen. Of all the things I am confronted with right now as a superintendent, this is what weighs heaviest on my heart.
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Those of us working in school districts who are privileged to serve students & their families during closure AND be paid for it need to remember how fortunate we are. Rather than give in to self-pity, selfishness & pettiness, let’s strive for gratitude, generosity & grace.
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She died before my 5th birthday but I know she left her imprint on me and that I am the woman I am today, in large part, because of her. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.
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All of us, from elected officials to my own friends and family, would do our nation a great service by following her lead. Disagreement need not, and should not, lead to dislike and disparagement. I intend to honor her by modeling that as a citizen and educator. You? 4/4
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As the first female superintendent in the history of
@HighlineSchools
, I want to celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay
by honoring all those women who blazed the trail for me so I could blaze my own. And to my
#SisterSupes
across the country who buoy me daily: thank you.
#AASAHQ
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Today I had to teach/present online. I poured hours into preparing and things still went wrong: tech glitches, self-doubt, worry about getting it right. I feel for my
@HighlineSchools
colleagues, in all roles, who are doing this daily. Let’s all remember: grace & forgiveness.
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“Private learning pods” are not the equity issue we should be discussing. An inequitable public education system that systemically underserves and discards children of color is where our attention should have been long before now. So let’s fix it.
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If you are a white superintendent, especially if you are serving a richly diverse community, and like me you are feeling anxious, scared, embarrassed, ashamed or uncertain—good. 1/2
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I can’t help but wonder what school would be like for our children today had we put as much energy into tackling issues of anti-racism, equity and identity pre-pandemic as we have PPE, hybrid models and technology access since the pandemic began.
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I do not believe we need to teach our students grit—they come to school with more of it than we know. Rather than rob them of it by lowering our expectations let’s ensure we help them recognize it in themselves and use it to achieve their dreams.
#OurHighlineStory
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I am such a happy superintendent right now, and grateful for our
@HighlineSchools
voters who have approved our levy at over 60%. Thank you!! Our kids and staff win.
#TeamHighline
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I’ve had conversations today about the importance of learner-centered education. We won’t get there, however, until we become a child-centered nation.
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I think I speak for many of my fellow superintendents when I say this: for those individuals emailing us with offers of a $50 gift card for an hour of our time in some interview, the answer is no. And a non-response from us equals a no. Thank you.
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Note to any vendors or solution providers unfamiliar with my district—and whom I’ve never met—still sending me emails: addressing me as Susy only makes me hit the delete button faster.
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A picture is worth a thousand words. This image shows the number of district devices deployed and currently being used by students across
@HighlineSchools
. Incredible. Grateful to work alongside all the
#HighlineHeroes
who have helped make this happen.
#WeAreHighline
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My godmother, a truly amazing woman, once said to me, “Before you say something, ask yourself: is it honest, is it loving, is it necessary.” What if we all applied this filter to our public comments? We could elevate our public discourse significantly. And we need to.
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No. No superintendent should be threatened. Ever. But especially when he is putting the safety of students and staff first. We need to rally around our colleagues under fire right now.
@AASAHQ
Come on now 😔
'You deserve to be tortured': Shelby County Schools superintendent receives threatening tweets
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Congratulations to my dear friend
@LakotaSuper
(aka the award-winning Matt Miller). This year’s recipient of the
@AASAHQ
@CoSN
EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year for 2022. Bravo Matt! Proud to be your friend and fellow Supe.
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Feeling especially grateful today for the 17 years we had with this sweet, sweet girl. Saying goodbye is so hard. The tears will stop eventually but the memories of the joy she brought into our lives will endure forever.
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As a superintendent I strive to be nonpartisan. Today though we have a US House of Representatives that is unprecedented in its diversity, and as the proud superintendent for
@HighlineSchools
, a richly diverse school district, I want my students to see this and aspire to it.
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That means we are finally ready to learn, listen and lead alongside others to create truly equitable, anti-racist school systems. We have a moment and a mandate now. Let’s have the courage to make the most of it. 2/2
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Thank you
@wasa_oly
for this honor. As I have said many times, a leader is only as good as her team and we have the most extraordinary team in
@HighlineSchools
. It is a joy and privilege to live, lead and serve as superintendent here.
#TeamHighline
#grateful
Congratulations to WASA's 2022 Superintendent of the Year,
@SuptEnfield
! Thank you for all you do leading for your students, your community, and equity. So well deserved!
@AASAHQ
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This story isn’t pretty but it’s real. The past school year took a toll on so many in public education, including superintendents. Important reminder: our children are watching, listening and learning.
@AASAHQ
@chiefsforchange
@natsupers
@wasa_oly
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And that is a wrap for commencement at Highline Memorial Stadium—and for me as superintendent. What a joy and honor it has been to celebrate our brilliant
@HighlineSchools
graduates and their families over the past decade. Thank you, Highline.
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The pandemic now feels like the backdrop for the real crisis that is racism in our country.
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Here is my school photo from kindergarten
@GalltKelley
and
@TonySandersSupt
. My smile is dimmed because I had lost my mother to a drunk driver 6 months before. The love & attention my teacher Mrs. Rounthwaite showed me that year was life-changing. I ❤️her forever.
#ThankATeacher
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“In a sane society, common pain should lead to common purpose. And common purpose should lead to common projects and solutions.” A much needed challenge to us all. Thank you
@VanJones68
.
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I was reminded last week that when I was Interim Supe in
@SeaPubSchools
years ago some said my resume was “thin.” At the time I had earned a doctorate from
@Harvard
, held cabinet level roles in 2 other districts & led teaching & learning for the PA Dept of Ed.
#CallMeDoctor
Let’s flood social media w/ photos of females earning doctorate n support of
@Jillbiden46
! Using title anywhere is 4 benefit of inspiring other women, female Ss & Ss of color!
@SuptEnfield
@supsingh
@SuzetteLovely
@DrStacieStanley
@DrFutrell
@DrLorrainePerez
@rebecajandrade
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There are 17 public school superintendents in NV, along w/ our charter school leaders. We are not perfect, but we show up each day to do our best for Nevada’s children. We stand together in support of our public schools, knowing that as a state we can & must do better.
#NVLeg
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One of my Trustees asked me today if I could picture myself being anything other than a superintendent. My answer was an unequivocal no. The job can be grueling, but the work of serving children & families is a gift. Every. Single. Day. I am proud to serve
@WashoeSchools
.
@AASAHQ
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22 hours, 11 commencement ceremonies and 1400+ graduates. Congratulations to our
@HighlineSchools
Class of 2020! We promised you a graduation to remember. I hope you will look back on this moment and smile. I know I will. We are so very
#HighlineProud
of you.
#WeAreHighline
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Those who know me know that I lack neither courage nor conviction. I am a fierce advocate for our children & public ed. I believe that aligning with political parties/candidates does not serve my district. My professional responsibility comes before my personal politics.
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At the end of a week that has felt like a year, I can now pause & reflect on just how fortunate we are in
@HighlineSchools
to have one another to lean on. Thank you staff, board, families, community partners & students. Let’s rest, stay safe & continue to support one another.
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.
@HighlineSchools
is the
@K12DiveNews
District of the Year! Our amazing staff, students & families have risen to the challenges of this year in remarkable ways. It is a joy & privilege to work alongside them.
#WeAreHighline
#HighlineProud
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Hosted a webinar today for our
@HighlineSchools
seniors. Amidst questions about grades, prom, graduation they asked more than once how can we help families who are struggling to buy food, pay rent, afford internet. I’ve never been more proud & heartbroken at the same time.
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Dear
@HighlineSchools
staff, please extend grace and forgiveness to yourself and others. This applies to all of us.
Dear
@HighlineSchools
families, please send your concerns to me, and not to our principals and teachers. They are doing the very best they can.
#WeAreHighline
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Tonight after dinner at a local restaurant, the hostess ran out after me to say hello. She is a young elementary teacher in
@WashoeSchools
, working a second job to help pay for her Master’s degree in teaching. I hugged her and assured her we will do better. We must.
#nvleg
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For anyone who needs it tonight, here is a little something to make you smile and have hope for the future. We can always turn to our children for smiles and hope.
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Why the Worst Job in Education Right Now Is the Superintendent's
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Kicking off the Superintendent Connection Challenge! Now more than ever we need to support one another. Let’s start the week by reaching out to two fellow supe colleagues. Just ask how they’re doing. Listen. Empathize. Connect. It matters mightily.
#Supe2Supe
@AASAHQ
@wasa_oly
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Signing off for tonight but leaving you with a snippet of joy courtesy of our
@HighlineSchools
students. Remember that it is a wonderful world and together we will get through this. Until tomorrow, friends.
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One last reflection based on conversations today: let’s refrain from referring to today as our new normal. Today is far different from what we have known, but it’s not normal. What we do now shapes what comes next, that is our new normal. Let’s make it one our kids are proud of.
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For every woman I know who is living, leading, loving, fighting and persisting today and everyday. Let’s never allow anyone to make us forget who we are and why we lead. Let’s change the game.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WomenLeadingEd
#sistersupes
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“The female executives who rise to the top are ‘more strategic and thoughtful’ about how they spend their time.” We can’t do it all and it’s ok to say “I would love to but I can’t.”
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I will be forever grateful for all I learned from the students, staff and families in
@HighlineSchools
. Thank you, Highline. ❤️
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Thinking outside the box assumes the box itself benefited all students to begin with. Let’s all agree it didn’t. And let’s further agree that we now have the responsibility to create truly equitable school systems. Let’s strengthen our courage muscle and get it done.
@AASAHQ
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I am incredibly grateful that Dr. Seng-Dao Yang Keo has joined our
@WashoeSchools
team as Deputy Superintendent. She is amazingly brilliant, kind, mission-driven and dedicated to serving all children. I learn from her every single day.
#WeAreWCSD
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Painful reminder today: baby formula kept behind the counter at stores so families won’t steal it to feed their children is perhaps the saddest commentary on who we are as a nation.
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Final twitter thought for the day. The lack of clarity on COVID vaccine distribution is not just confusing and maddening, it is making this an equity issue. Absent a clear plan, those with access will get it, while many truly in need will not. An epic failure in leadership.
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An important reminder as we prepare for the new school year. Failure isn’t fun, but it is necessary. It is through failure that we learn, improve and ultimately succeed.
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I know our announcement today to continue with full-time distance learning in the fall is disappointing for all of us in
@HighlineSchools
. This was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make as a superintendent. I heard from students and families 1/5
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I love my team and I told them that today. We then all shared that we love one another. The last several months have taken a toll on us all, personally and professionally. Sharing love and appreciation strengthens us. And we need strength now more than ever.
#OurHighlineStory
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Excited to begin our day on Capitol Hill, advocating for students and staff across the state of Nevada.
@AASAHQ
@AASAdvocacy
@WashoeSchools
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“I am asking you to follow some of your own advice and give yourself a little grace and more than a little self-care. Take an actual weekend. If you try to keep up this pace for 11 more weeks, you will not have anything left to give. 1/3
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Here we go
@WashoeSchools
! Today marks the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. I am grateful and excited to be starting the year with you as your superintendent.
#WeAreWCSD
and we are
#WCSDProud
.
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Because this is a historical moment. For us all. But especially for our girls and young women who now see themselves, perhaps for the first time, taking charge and changing the present and the future. It’s not about politics, it’s about hope.
#wecandobetter
#thankyoukamala
2/2
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Thread: As a superintendent, I strive to remain politically neutral. But tonight, as the superintendent for
@HighlineSchools
watching
@KamalaHarris
accept the nomination for Vice President of the United States, I have to acknowledge this moment. 1/2
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Thank you
@VanJones68
for letting us all hear from
#NTOY18
@MandyRheaWrites
. As a former teacher of immigrant and refugee students myself, I know how much we can all learn from their stories. This is more important today than ever. Thank you Mandy for being their megaphone.
"Get uncomfortable. Challenge your own perceptions to find clarity. Be fearless. Be kind. Meet someone new": National Teacher of the Year award winner Mandy Manning shares her White House speech with
@VanJones68
on
#VanJonesShow
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Thank you
@SonjaSantelises
. I lost my mom just before my fifth birthday. She was killed by a drunk driver. I have few memories of her, but feel the imprint she left on me. My dad made sure of that. I live each day to honor her memory and make him proud. ❤️
Tomorrow will be very hard for many folks who have lost their mother or who are estranged from their mom. 💔 Sending prayers for your peace and hope you spend the day doing something that brings you joy. 💜
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If you are a superintendent, make your voice heard. Let your elected leaders know that we need them to take action and authorize
@USDA
to extend these waivers. Without them we will not be able to feed all of our students. How can we live with that?
#FeedKidsNow
@AASAHQ
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I am asking my fellow superintendents to take the time to publicly thank their school communications folks. Without them the amazing stories in our districts wouldn’t be told.
@HighlineSchools
is lucky to have
@CCarboneRogers
@ToveTupper
sharing ours.
@NSPRA
@AASAHQ
#NSPRA2018
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ICYMI:
@TDLockett12
sliding & high fiving w/
@HighlineSchools
pre-k students. A great role model. Thank you
@Seahawks
@CEO_McLoughlin
.
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This. This is why I say, everyday, that I am the proud superintendent of
@HighlineSchools
.
@AASAHQ
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