Retired elementary school principal and passionate educator. UVA Wahoo for life. Gearing up for career 2.0. Opinions are my own - and I have a lot of them.
We are thinking of our friends in Georgia today. ❤️
Seeing or hearing about violence in the community can be scary for children and adults, but there are ways to support little ones during troubling times: sesameworkshop.org/topics/vi….
Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Today and every day, we celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA members of our community. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and welcomed for who they are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤎🖤
Happy Pride Month, Hoos! UVA is proud to support our LGBTIQA students, faculty and staff. Together, we stand for love, equality and acceptance. #LoveisLove
Learn more about LGBTIQA resources available on Grounds here: studentaffairs.virginia.edu/…
I retired in July 2023 and have been subbing as a principal since. I continue to learn so much. There are universal challenges in public schools but every school has their own unique challenges. I love how it keeps me on my toes.
Student after student told us, if they had to pinpoint a single person to credit for their success, the choice was “mom.” Happy Mother’s Day to all the Hoos’ mothers and motherly figures. bit.ly/3JVTOFF 🧡
Does everyone @Delta hate their jobs? I had a very challenging travel day today with delays and cancellations. It might have been better if even one @Delta employee was pleasant. From the gate agents to the flight attendant to the “help desk” at JFK - all were mean and gloomy.
Join me for this event with Heinemann Professional Learning: How to Establish a Student-Centered Learning Environment with Math Workshop. Take a look! cvent.me/D8YOG2?sms=2
In challenging times, it’s important that children and adults alike take care of themselves so that they can take care of each other. @SesameWorkshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is here for you. Learn more: m.sesame.org/elmotionalx#EmotionalWellbeing
The racial trouble (among many troubles) w/ discipline programs that reward "good" behavior: research shows that educators interpret behavior differently depending on students' race. If we don't fix that, at least part of what we're rewarding is whiteness.