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Cedar Hill School Visit Like all teaching and leadership roles in modern day public education systems, the role of Superintendent has transformed beyond providing leadership, developing policy, and managing facilities, and the day-to-day operations, to one of ensuring that our students academically, socially and emotionally ready their futures, not our past. Learning, leading, and governing alongside Boards of Education, while also engaging with and alongside respective communities, has become commonplace within the Superintendency. As CEO/Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, our country’s 11th largest school district, that also resides in the 5th most diverse county in the nation, I am keenly aware of the importance of visiting our school classrooms, and extracurricular program offerings to observe, listen to, and learn from our outstanding Teachers, Students, Principals, Assistant Principals, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Coaches, Custodians, and Cafeteria Staff, on both a regular, and unannounced basis. My sole purpose in visiting our schools is to develop relationships, to continue looking at, listening to, and learning about the successes and satisfying stories, as well as the opportunities and obstacles that may prevent us from achieving our goals sooner rather than later. Conducting school visits is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of my leadership journey! #Look #Listen #Learn #CollaborativeLeadership #ConnectAndEngage #HereWeGo #AndHereWeGrow #TeamGCPS #gcpYES #CedarHillElementary

Parsons Elementary School Visit Like all teaching and leadership roles in modern day public education systems, the role of Superintendent has transformed beyond providing leadership, developing policy, and managing facilities, and the day-to-day operations, to one of ensuring that our students academically, socially and emotionally ready their futures, not our past. Learning, leading, and governing alongside Boards of Education, while also engaging with and alongside respective communities, has become commonplace within the Superintendency. As CEO/Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, our country’s 11th largest school district, that also resides in the 7th most diverse county in the nation, I am keenly aware of the importance of visiting our school classrooms, and extracurricular program offerings to observe, listen to, and learn from our outstanding Teachers, Students, Principals, Assistant Principals, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Coaches, Custodians, and Cafeteria Staff, on both a regular, and unannounced basis. My sole purpose in visiting our schools is to develop relationships, to continue looking at, listening to, and learning about the successes and satisfying stories, as well as the opportunities and obstacles that may prevent us from achieving our goals sooner rather than later. Conducting school visits is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of my leadership journey! #Look #Listen #Learn #CollaborativeLeadership #ConnectAndEngage #HereWeGo #AndHereWeGrow #TeamGCPS #InspectWhatWeExpect #ParsonsElementary #gcpYES

Parsons Elementary School Visit Like all teaching and leadership roles in modern day public education systems, the role of Superintendent has transformed beyond providing leadership, developing policy, and managing facilities, and the day-to-day operations, to one of ensuring that our students academically, socially and emotionally ready their futures, not our past. Learning, leading, and governing alongside Boards of Education, while also engaging with and alongside respective communities, has become commonplace within the Superintendency. As CEO/Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, our country’s 11th largest school district, that also resides in the 7th most diverse county in the nation, I am keenly aware of the importance of visiting our school classrooms, and extracurricular program offerings to observe, listen to, and learn from our outstanding Teachers, Students, Principals, Assistant Principals, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Coaches, Custodians, and Cafeteria Staff, on both a regular, and unannounced basis. My sole purpose in visiting our schools is to develop relationships, to continue looking at, listening to, and learning about the successes and satisfying stories, as well as the opportunities and obstacles that may prevent us from achieving our goals sooner rather than later. Conducting school visits is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of my leadership journey! #Look #Listen #Learn #CollaborativeLeadership #ConnectAndEngage #HereWeGo #AndHereWeGrow #TeamGCPS #InspectWhatWeExpect #ParsonsElementary #gcpYES

Being a K-8 school means allowing Lower School students to be younger for longer while giving Middle School students room to take on leadership roles. As one parent put it, "It was important to us for him to have the space to be himself and learn in a more nurturing environment.” Read more in this article in partnership with Qcitymetro.com. https://lnkd.in/gKSw5dv5

How can school leaders begin to cultivate a culture of care and well-being? In moments of high stress and anxiety leaders must "psychologically hold" those in their leadership care. Put down discussions of mission and vision and tend to the well-being of your team and staff. AASA, The School Superintendents Association Women Leading Ed Women Education Leaders in Virginia National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Black Women Education Leaders ASCD #educator #principal #superintendent #education

Charter school leaders of color are not just important; they are essential for creating strong schools that reflect the cultural fabric and rich diversity of their communities. ❤️ In education, the power of representation cannot be overstated. It sends a powerful message to our children: Through hard work and innovation, they can achieve anything they set their minds to. ✨ However, these words carry true meaning when accompanied by real-life examples of individuals from all backgrounds in positions of influence. 🙌🏾 The foundation of representation starts in early education, and having leaders of color in charter schools is crucial for bolstering the confidence of charter students. If you have the privilege of knowing a charter school leader of color, we encourage you to tag them in the comments below to express your deep appreciation for their remarkable contributions! 📚

🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟 I recently had the opportunity to interview Jennifer Lee, a Texas public school teacher and single mom, who's running for #HouseDistrict55. Jennifer has been a strong advocate for public education, even participating in school board meetings from her hospital bed during the pandemic. 💪📚 In our discussion, Jennifer shared her insights on the challenges facing Texas schools and her vision for improving education, including increased funding and support for teachers. She believes that, “If you want something different, you gotta do something different.” Check out the full article to learn more about Jennifer's journey and her plans for Texas education. #Education #PublicSchools #TexasPolitics #Leadership #EducationReform

Like all teaching and leadership roles in modern day public education systems, the role of Superintendent has transformed beyond providing leadership, developing policy, and the day-to-day operations, to one of ensuring that our students are academically, socially and emotionally ready their futures, not our past. Learning, leading, and governing alongside Boards of Education, while also engaging with and alongside respective communities, has become commonplace within the Superintendency. As Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, our country’s 11th largest school district, that also resides in the 7th most diverse county in the nation, I am keenly aware of the importance of visiting our school classrooms, and extracurricular program offerings to observe, listen to, and learn from our outstanding Teachers, Students, Principals, Assistant Principals, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Coaches, Custodians, and Cafeteria Staff, that is to say, each and every Team GCPS member on a regular basis. My sole purpose in visiting our schools is to develop relationships, to continue looking at, listening to, and learning about/from the academic successes and inspirational stories, as well as the opportunities and obstacles that may prevent us from achieving our goals sooner rather than later. Conducting school visits is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of my leadership role and my leadership journey!#CollaborativeLeadership #Look #Listen #Learn #ConnectAndEngage #SchoolName #SchoolVisits #TeamGCPS #PharrElementary

Leadership starts with listening.