❤️ Proud wife & boy mom x 3 📚 Reader, dreamer, believer 🏫 Principal & Lead Learner at Vero Beach Elementary ⭐️Advocate for Title 1 schools & students
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28 Dec 2024
One of my fave New Years traditions - I look forward to choosing my #OneWord. It sets my intention & focus. I’d love to know yours!
2017 ➡️ #Relentless
2018 ➡️ #Pause
2019 ➡️ #Elevate
2020 ➡️ #Consistent
2021 ➡️ #Resilient
2023 ➡️ #Release
2024 ➡️ #Perspective
2025 ➡️#Synergy
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29 Apr 2025
💜#LilPirateProud to be a Purple Star School💜
We hosted a special breakfast for our students who have family members serving in our military. (1/2)
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29 Apr 2025
Mayor Rob Medina came to speak of the sacrifices that military families make to support their loved ones who are bravely serving & protecting our country.
Our guests also heard several patriotic songs from our chorus. (2/2)
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29 Mar 2025
📚Growing READERS & LEADERS 📚
Our Ts are using the science of reading to unlock the magic of reading for our students! Through multi-sensory methods, they’re helping young learners crack the code of language—one sound at a time.
#LilPirateProud
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27 Mar 2025
Ed leaders: What are your favorite books for leadership development and building strong teams?
I would love to hear your recommendations! Drop them below ⬇️
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24 Mar 2025
One of my biggest blessings in my new role as principal is this girl right here ⬇️
Having an AP that walks her talk, challenges the status quo, and is always down for fun makes our school feel like a place where anything is possible! #LilPirateProud
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14 Mar 2025
🍀Lucky to Lead 🍀
Work day and then vacay!!!! I love my school and who I share it with!
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9 Mar 2025
🏴☠️ Li’l Pirate Proud 🏴☠️
It was a great weekend to be a Li’l Pirate! Our Girls in STEM participated in an engineering challenge and our unified athletes competed in the Special Olympics track meet. Our school hosts activities and clubs for all interests! #LilPirateProud
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8 Mar 2025
🏴☠️ Providing opportunity, access, and a high-quality education 🏴☠️
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28 Feb 2025
🌎 Celebrating Rich Traditions 🌎
Did you know one of our LEAD expectations is to Applaud Diversity? Our staff shared their unique cultural traditions with our 1st Annual Around the World Cultural Celebration! (1/3)
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28 Feb 2025
Today is Jamaica Day and our entire school family will be learning about this island nation. We are encouraging our students to wear green, yellow, and black - the colors of the Jamaican flag. (2/3)
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28 Feb 2025
You can be a part of the fun! Join us tonight from 5 to 7 pm. There will be student performances and lots of information to share! (3/3) #LilPirateProud
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21 Feb 2025
Our Ts became the Ss this week as they engaged in professional learning!
Our K-3 teachers learned about effective feedback while our ESE teachers collaborated on ways to build strong teamwork.
We ❤️ when our BIG Li’l Pirates LEAD by example by continuing their LEARNING!
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12 Feb 2025
Our students aren’t the only ones doing the learning! Our staff has been engaged in lots of professional learning opportunities from walkthroughs & feedback to planning and modeling - we are creating opportunities for growth and reflection! #LilPirateProud
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8 Feb 2025
🥶Polar Plunge 2025 🥶
Our PBE team took the plunge at Aquatica today! We raised more than $800 to support Special Olympics. It was my first plunge - but definitely won’t be the last! #LilPirateProud
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25 Jan 2025
For my birthday this year I am raising funds for the Special Olympics! This is near and dear to my heart and my school has an amazing team!
I am participating in the Polar Plunge in a couple weeks - and I would love to raise $100 for our team!
give.specialolympicsflorida.…
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4 Jan 2025
Hey #PrincipalsInAction - anyone have a good new years challenge? I would love to see or create one to start 2025 strong! #MomsAsPrincipals
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31 Dec 2024
✨ Cheers to the New Year ✨
We certainly had an incredible 2024! Here’s a look back at some of our best memories!
January : Celebrated our Volunteers of the Year! 1/12
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31 Dec 2024
November: Celebrated good attendance habits with an AttenDANCE for students who arrive on time, stay all day, and are present in their learning! 11/12
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31 Dec 2024
December: Recognized as a Purple Star School for our work supporting military families. 12/12
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