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Stephanie Young @PrincipalYoung

Proud K-8 school principal in Springfield (MO), recent empty nester, and closet reality TV junkee

Joined March 2009
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Here is a fun fact about the state where I live (Missouri). It can be 70° outside AND still have snow piles on the ground from the last big snowstorm. ❄️☀️☃️😎
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We’ve had the BEST time at Explore with our @HickoryHillsSPS Spartans! We’ve watched kiddos learn, play, and read SO many books! Proud to be a part of the @officialSPS #ExploreSPS program! @DrGrenitaLathan @JASteingraber @AndreIllig @mykienash
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Stephen Hall@StephenHall_PR
19 Jun 2025
Meet Nancy Smith, the @officialsps “Volunteer of the Year”, who says “Some of the nicest people I have ever met work with our students at Springfield Public Schools” – bit.ly/43OCxci. #TeamSPS #SPSProud @HickoryHillsSPS
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Brad Owings@BradOwings
5 May 2025
Had a great convo with @PrincipalYoung about Consistency in leadership. Her Mount Rushmore includes @DrJ_Anderson and @lcruzconsulting youtube.com/watch?v=eRrUMTbH…

Consistency with Stephanie Young

A Leadership Podcast - Consistency

youtube.com
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The @HickoryHillsSPS STUCO celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by greeting our amazing drivers with a snack & soda! We appreciate our @BusSps drivers’ commitment to getting all @officialSPS students to school safe & sound each day! 🚌🌟
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Three weeks ago we had an entire week off school due to a massive ❄️snow❄️ storm. Tonight the 🌪️tornado🌪️ sirens are blaring & hail is pounding the windows. Spring in the Ozarks. 🙄😬🫤
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Mike Rutherford
@RLGMike
11 Mar 2025
Where school leaders put their feet in March, April, and May sends a clear message about what’s valued in a school. Put your feet in classrooms! Retain your top talent!
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Had the opportunity to spend the day with the amazing Anne Crites as a part of the @officialSPS #SPSPrincipalForADay program! We celebrated students at an assembly, ate quesadillas made by FACS students, & talked about building culture through inclusion and education. Best day!
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All our “moments” are either a speed bump, a hill, or a mountain. Remember, moments don’t define you, let them refine you. -LaVonna Roth #MOPWR2025
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Educators - do you realize the power we have? We have the power to say something that will stick with a student until the day they die. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 That hits home. What words do we want our students to remember for the rest of their lives?
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As educators, we are so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at school, but we’re also so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at home. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 Educators must find ways to disconnect & be present at home.
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Do we - as educators - still see ourselves as learners? #MOPWR2025 @gcouros This really made me wonder - do we simply *think* of ourselves as lifelong learners, or are we actually engaging in meaningful activities each day that create new learning for us as educators?
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Some staff members think they are regular comedians. These are the *same* staff members that deserve an extra week of car line duty in January. 😂
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Teacher-leaders make the difference! 🌟
Hickory Hills School@HickoryHillsSPS
4 Dec 2024
The work of the PBIS team @HickoryHillsSPS is making a difference! Our PBIS teacher-leaders are reading Better Than Carrots or Sticks & analyzing student data, and our discipline numbers are ⬇️ for 2nd quarter. Hard work ▪️ Focus ▪️ Persistence ▪️ Progress ▪️
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Dr. Kevin B Daniel@KDFIREDUP
25 Nov 2024
Love this one. Root for others to win! @AmyRuzicka @MVNationSup @GOCSDMO @MASALeaders @MOASSP @MASALeaders @Gemes6133 @cgreen9475 @foxc6super @OranSupt @SuptMarkDHedger @marliewilliams @mrvanorden @Jdavis_Neosho @PrincipalYoung @KSPrincipals @JoshuaHillUS @MelVandevort #WinToday
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J Anderson@DrJ_Anderson
24 Nov 2024
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These @HickoryHillsSPS assistant principals are top notch! Today Mrs. Shatto & Mr. Johnson lead small groups of teachers focused on student & staff climate & culture. Their leadership makes a difference every day! #SPSleads @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig
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Grateful for teacher leaders who facilitate learning for our @HickoryHillsSPS PBIS team; we are working to create & sustain an environment where all students have the greatest opportunities for success! @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig
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MAESP@MoAESP
30 Oct 2024
The MAESP Legislative Committee gathered in JC to discuss and develop advocacy efforts. Remarkable leaders representing all PreK-8 schools! 🏫 #WeLeadMO
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BIG thanks to @BusSps for allowing bus drivers to *Drop Everything And Read* to our students today! Here’s Mr. Greg, reading to Mrs. Woods’ kindergarten class at @HickoryHillsSPS! #SPSreadtosucceed @officialSPS
Springfield Public Schools
@officialSPS
24 Oct 2024
It’s Drop Everything and Read Day at Springfield Public Schools, and we’re celebrating, too. 📚 Pick a time. Read for 30 minutes. Share a photo with #SPSreadtosucceed. Have a reading selfie to share? Tag us! We'll RT our faves all DEAR Day long.
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