Dad | Education Planner | Former Principal | Guiding learners toward a passion, plan, and pathway for their future |

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Joined February 2010
Excited to learn from @leeannjung as she joins @CRSCHOOLS admin in our summer learning as we strive to empower, engage, and include so we can cultivate pathways for ALL!
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One of the best ways to give ownership is to make data visible! Own your learning, know your kids, set the bar.
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No one shows up to a place 180+ times to be miserable. Period. #THATSchool #StartWithTheCROWN #RuthlessEquity #Equity #atplc #TeachTimmy #PLC #RTIAW
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This year was probably the toughest year I have faced as a school administrator. Yes, tougher than the pandemic, tougher than a natural disaster (faced both in 2020). But I didn't quit on my staff, our students, my family, or myself- and I am coming back for more. #LearnLoveLead
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While it’s not a new title, I’m always looking for titles to add to build my understanding and grow as a leader. I’ve got another book arriving later this week. Still love the feeling of a book in my hand.
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Every superintendent and school board member should read this article. A decade of toughening teacher evaluations and tying it to standardized tests have shown no positive impact on student learning. It has only decreased morale. Stop the madness. edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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Love the title of this podcast! Good work @sai_iowa
🎙In the "It's been SAId" #podcast debut, 2022 Iowa Teacher of the Year Sara Russell offers 3 Cs for educators and ways to empower student and staff voice. She also shares insights on the teacher shortage and suggestions for reducing educator burnout. mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nfzw…
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Nick Duffy retweeted
It's back-to-school time! Do you know when it is safe and legal to pass a stopped school bus with its gate arm extended and lights flashing? Also, be alert for 🚸 children crossing the street 🚲 pedestrians & cyclists 🦺 crossing guards 🎒 school zones
“It’s not about you!” Was left by the prior principal. It’s taped to my computer monitor to this day.
What is the most valuable advice a mentor or colleague gave you when you became a school leader?
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Although we know from research, especially @john_hattie, that student development (yep…Piaget) has one of the highest effect sizes, we continue to erode play from the younger grades and replace it with sitting. Joyful learning- movement, choice, safety, collaboration!
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Nick Duffy retweeted
We are excited to announce that CRCSD Superintendent, Noreen Bush, has been recognized by The Gazette's HER as an Outstanding Community Leadership Award Recipient, which is a top honor! For more information- her.today/
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Learning about how we can make some changes to teacher feedback to support instructional growth with @marioacosta31 at @HRSInstitute @MarzanoResource Why? Because teachers deserve systems and structures that support their growth! #hrsinstitute
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Loving the idea of teachers sharing their instructional growth goals with their students to model continuous learning and development. If we want our kids to be lifelong learners, let’s model that we all have things to work on. #hrsinstitute
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How often are teachers asked to set a growth goal in August and then little to nothing is done to help teachers develop in the areas and skills that they’re vulnerable enough to admit they’re wanting to grow? Job embedded PL, coaching, & feedback are non-negotiable #hrsinstitute
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The data doesn’t lie- teachers are the most critical factor in the classroom and have the single greatest impact on student learning. Our teachers do some of the toughest work and deserve ALL the respect and support they can get! #hrsinstitute @MarzanoResource
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Excited to learn with colleagues at the @MarzanoResource High Reliability Schools Institute! How nice to be at a conference and learning together! @HRSInstitute
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I wasn't anticipating subbing today. But I am glad that I am. If there's one thing that keeps me grounded as a principal, it's the chance to be with children for the day to really keep in perspective all that our teachers do each day to make magic happen. #teachersmatter
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Ever consider substitute teaching? We have many upcoming sub-authorization courses this spring and summer! Learn more: gwaea.org/sub/upcoming-subst… . #IAedChat #IowaJobs #SubstituteTeaching #gwaea
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