Girl Mom💕 Not Your Average Principal Culture Shifter #PrideAtTheFort Past President-MAESP Senior Fellow- @thenaesp Washington Post Principal of the Year
Today we had a family meeting. Because what we aren’t going to do is continue to participate in TikTok trends that destroy our school. #notoverhere#PrideAtTheFort is more than just a hashtag to me! I reminded them I love them.“Make us go viral for something good, not this mess!”
You’re not powerful because you’re the principal. It’s not your position that gives you power it’s how you make people feel, how you make others feel seen, understood, valued and heard. #naesp22
Friendsgiving but make it school wide! Today we created another core memory for our students! Last month I had this crazy vision of all of the cafeteria tables in the hallway while students had lunch together. Every class was paired with a different grade and together they
Balance is tough being a #momasprincipals. I’m so grateful for a staff that sees me trying to balance and keeps me encouraged when I get too hard on myself. Homework in the principals office 💚🐻#SheLeadsK12
Because I am an unapologetic black leader full of #blackgirlmagic that’s raising black Queens that was told when I was 14 years old that I would never be what I wanted to be because of the color of my skin. Now I’m in rooms creating space for those that are coming behind me🙌🏽
🗣️As a single administrator I’ve had to really work on how I prioritized all of my weekly tasks. My priority matrix helps me so much! I write down all of the tasks that need to be done for the week and then I categorize them in 4 quadrants.
❗️Important, Not Urgent
‼️Important,
Introducing the newest princess to the crew. Challenging myself to step away professionally to enjoy this recovery and bonding time with my baby girl. #momsasprincipals#girlmomx3
For 7 years she has watched Mommy lead, support, encourage people. All she’s ever wanted was to go to a conference with me. Today not only did she attend, she spoke on stage. Proud to be her mom & her principal. #momsasprincipals#NAESP23