JCLA focuses on recruiting, developing, supporting, & retaining equity-centered leaders in @JCPSKY.

Joined September 2022
Congratulations to our incredible JCLA Beacons of Light Awardees and a massive thank you to our inspiring Leadership Speakers, dedicated Community Partners, and fantastic Attendees! We celebrated 5 years of empowering leadership & professional development @JCPSKY @JCPSSuper
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Day 3: Equity-Centered (2) Equity-centered leadership isn’t a statement. It’s a decision, in scheduling, in discipline, in who gets access to advanced coursework. It shows up in the details. #JCLA #EquityCentered 3/30
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Day 2: The Promise To achieve “Every student. Every year.”we must understand traits behind the promise. Trait 1: Equity-Centered. A leader asks “who is this working for, and who isn’t it working for?” and doesn’t stop until it works for everyone. #JCLA 2/30
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WEEK 1: THE FOUNDATION Day 1 - Launch Starting a 30-day series: What does it take to be a JCLA lighthouse leader? Not a title. Not a checklist. A set of traits that show up in how you lead every single day as a lighthouse leader. Let’s dig in. #JCLA #JCPSLeads 1/30
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Excited to see three JCLA graduates and two Spalding University Aspiring Leader Program graduates completed their first day as school leaders! Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Wishing you an incredible first year of leadership. We are cheering you on!
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS | JCPS has announced the appointment of five new principals: 🌟 Theresa Adkins — Medora Elementary School 🌟 Kaycelyn Day — Hazelwood Elementary School 🌟 Joshua Meredith — Wheeler Elementary School 🌟 Kim Stanton — Price Elementary School 🌟 Ken Williams — The Academy @ Shawnee STORY: jefferson.kyschools.us/artic… #WeAreJCPS
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Congratulations
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Jai Wilson named new principal at Hudson 6th Grade Academy! STORY ➡️ jefferson.kyschools.us/artic…
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A friendly reminder as we prepare to step away: use this spring break to disconnect, recharge, and fill your days with small, intentional joys. We'll see you when you return!
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Gratitude is at the heart of everything we do! A massive thank you to our incredible community partners who joined the JCLA Virtual Fair today. By sharing resources and bridging the gap for our students, staff, and families, you’re helping us lead with love and impact.
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Every morning brings a new chance to inspire, lead, and create a masterpiece called life. Wishing all my fellow educators a creative and fulfilling day!
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Education is tough, but so are you. Even on the hard days, starting with a positive intention helps us navigate the challenges with grace. Let's make it a great one!
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Huge congratulations to Dr. Dion Copeland, Assistant Principal at Shawnee, on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher! We took a moment during today’s AP meeting to recognize this outstanding honor. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, Dr. Copeland! @ShawneeAcademy
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A great day of professional development for our Assistant Principals. We are strengthening our leadership core to better serve our school communities! @JCPSDEP1 @JCPSAcademics #LeadershipDevelopment
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Educators, your support is the bridge to their success! Keep pushing forward and empowering your students and staff every day!
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Your students might forget the specific lesson plan, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Don't forget that your character and presence are important lessons you teach. Be fully present today.
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Every encouraging word, every engaging student lesson sparked, and every moment of patience matters more than you know. You are changing the future one day at a time. You are making a difference EVERY DAY. Keep going!
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We can’t rewrite the past, but we own the future. 2026 is our opportunity to start exactly where we are and lead our schools towards success. Let’s be the change-makers our students need this year!
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"Happy New Year! I wish this year to be filled with productive opportunities to impact students' lives and unforgettable achievements for your school community. Thank you for your steadfast leadership."
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This winter break, we wish you: Rest to recover your energy, reset to find your focus, and relaxation to enjoy the moments that matter. Recharge your batteries and enjoy every second of this well-deserved pause.
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December is here! 💙 Embrace the clarity, simplicity, and silence of this month for a crucial FRESH START. Educators, this is your time for reflection and renewal. Find the stillness you need to plan your best year yet. You've earned this reset!
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Jefferson County Leadership Academy (JCLA) retweeted
Join the Academic Innovation Team for our Quarterly Academy this Wednesday!🌟 Supporting Diverse Learners Dec. 3 | 5-7PM | Virtual | Sign up on Vector!
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