Principal at Hillcrest PDS Elementary in @WacoISD

Joined December 2014
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Being the principal of a fine arts school is a dream come true!! @HillcrestPds
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My favorite part of our EOY celebration is when each grade level or department shares their victories from the year! So many great things are happening at @HillcrestPds by so many great people!! 🥰 #principallife
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Without connection and trust, there's just compliance. With connection and trust, you have full commitment!! As leaders, we must never forget how our actions influence others!
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So proud of Ms. Martinez for being named @WacoISD District Teacher of the Year! 🎉
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Tattoo a principal!! #principallife
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Do what’s right. For kids. Even if the adults don’t agree.
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Other duties as assigned...possum protector #principallife
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"It Takes Lots Of Sparkle To Be A Principal"
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Language sets ceilings. Choose words that build ladders.
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"A huge part of what you're doing as a teacher isn't imparting information. Books do that more effectively. What you're doing as a teacher often is setting the motivational frame and dramatizing the process of being engaged with the learning. " -Jordan Petterson
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Sharing a birthday with a student is pretty magical!! Happy birthday twin! ❤️
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"Make the positives plural and the negatives singular. Don't talk about the negatives in the present tense." -Matthew McConaughey open.spotify.com/episode/4NO…
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These kids have big hearts! ❤️
SHOWING EMPATHY! 🫶 Hillcrest PDS Elem Magnet School selected a special group of students to recognize for their empathy. Teachers observed how these students treated and spoke to others with kindness, were quick to help others 🤝, and showed empathy toward their peers. 🩵 School isn’t just about teaching academics—it’s also about helping students develop strong character qualities that will help them become outstanding individuals! 🌟 #WISDomWorksWonders
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"For you to learn how to stand up for yourself, you first have to learn who is worth getting out of your chair for." - Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and conversation expert
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The "Dance Party" Waco ISD Administration couldn't help but bust a move—the halls were way too quiet without you! 💃✨ The leadership team is back, the vibes are high, and we’re literally dancing into the spring semester. We are so thrilled to have our students back where they belong! Let’s keep this energy all term long. 🎶🙌#WISDomWorksWonders
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Your life doesn’t have to look like someone else’s. You might not get married by 30. You might not have your dream job by 35. You might not have a family before 40. That doesn’t mean you won’t have an incredible life. Don’t let timelines and deadlines stop you from experiencing.
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Only one left on the naughty list!!
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My students!!
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STRONG WRITERS SHINE! ✍️🌟📚 Hillcrest Elementary 3rd graders have been working tirelessly on their ECRs (Extended Constructed Responses)! From brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revising, these young authors are pouring their hearts into their writing. ✍️💖 Through creativity and hard work, they are truly showcasing their growth as strong writers who have stories to tell and ideas to share. 📚✨ Keep up the fantastic work! #WISDomWorksWonders
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Our first job as a human is to love each other. Period.
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