Proud Principal of Davis Drive Elementary, RN in past life, lifelong learner, and passionate about PBL

Joined April 2009
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Barbara retweeted
28 Jul 2025
I have no issues with parents choosing private schools. However, if those schools will not accept ALL children and there is no accountability system in place, I have a REAL problem with those schools receiving public funds.
Tomorrow, the General Assembly will convene and attempt to force North Carolina to opt into a new federal voucher program. Here are some things to know:
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Congratulations Rozanne! White Oak is so lucky to get you! You will be amazing!
4 Dec 2024
Rozanne Todd, an assistant principal at @DDEDolphins, named new principal of @WhiteOakElem. Todd will start Jan. 2 with a salary of $99,039. #wcpss
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1 Dec 2024
Anyone on Blue Sky? Follow me. @barbsf16.bsky.social great conversations on #edusky
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Barbara retweeted
13 Nov 2024
Almost every classroom has the kids you *always* hear from, and the kids you *never* hear from. A Scientists Circle can go a long way toward creating an environment where everyone contributes in their own way. 🚀
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16 Oct 2024
Data can be so powerful to help move student learning forward.
What stories does your school data tell? Learn how to empower your team with shared data literacy skills using this guide from @NewLeadersOrg. newleaders.org/blog/how-the-…
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Barbara retweeted
14 Aug 2024
Students who see feedback *before* their grade become more proficient learners. 💯 Learn more about the research: edut.to/3S34lDi
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Barbara retweeted
2 Aug 2024
Want to bring kindness and gratitude to your morning meeting? Try this simple theater game. 💫 Special thanks to @childsplaynyny for the collaboration! You can find more resources about theater games for the classroom in their feed.
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Barbara retweeted
20 Jul 2024
Take a W in your classroom with L-shaped seating! 🏆 See how this flexible design can ease collaboration—even with large class sizes: edut.to/4cNkVQ6
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26 Apr 2024
Such a wonderful time celebrating WCPSS' dedicated Instructional Assistants! A big shout out to DDEs IA of the year Manu Pinkus! 💜💙🐬
What an incredible night celebrating our amazingly talented and dedicated IAs! Big 👏🏻 to our IA of the year and WCPSS IA board queen, Manu Pinkus!
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Worth a try!
18 Apr 2024
Math word problems this problem-solving framework = less math anxiety, improved literacy skills, and deeper comprehension. 🏆
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24 Mar 2024
Good tips to remember-8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips edutopia.org/article/8-proac…

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25 Jan 2024
Great morning of leadership walkthroughs @DDEDolphins @wcpssacademicadvancement #LearnandLead Learning from each other!
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15 Jan 2024
Words to not only remember today but everyday.
"Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others." -Martin Luther King Jr.
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Barbara retweeted
7 Jan 2024
“These are the years when students are figuring out who they are and how they want to show up in the world.” Here's how middle schools can create healthy, positive cultures—and how *you* can play a role in this work: edut.to/3ETVHAk
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Carpool Casanova at Davis Drive Elementary! fb.watch/pnUJGQEddH/ via @FacebookWatch

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14 Dec 2023
Was just talking about this with colleagues...
13 Dec 2023
That awkward silence where every second feels like an hour actually has its benefits! 🔬 Read the research: bit.ly/41dck48
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How do you ♦️♠️ SHUFFLE UP ♣️♥️ class discussions? In T @MrsBrooksPUSD's classroom, each S gets their own pack of sentence-stem talking cards to use during peer conversations! (Inspired by Rigor Relevance training) #StudentEngagement #TeacherHack
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