This! I have served as principal since 2013. It has been an honor, joy, blood, sweat, and tears! Today I embark on a new path of support as Director of Learning and Differentiation. Thank you
@McDowell590
for pouring into me.
@beth_l_silver
@chamby36
At 53 I feel pretty good about the aging process. Laugh lines and sun spots are badges of honor of how I’ve lived and what I’ve enjoyed. The gravity effect is expected.
What no one prepared me for was gray eyelashes and eyebrows…really
What’s that all about?
Okay- I don’t get a lot of these on the balanced school calendar (staff returns July 8) but I do ❤️ the 4-10s work week and getting a true summer Friday!
@eastfieldglobal
So thankful I’m getting as much time as I can serving in my last week as a building principal! Let all I do no matter the role be for and about the students we serve! Thank you
@crluckadoo13
for inviting me! ❤️
@eastfieldglobal
Well, I didn’t get a medal this time but….I got a trophy! Master Female Champion. 1st Female in 40+ (shhhh I’m 52) 4th Female in Overall at 26:26 and pace of 8:24/mile
@fit_leaders
Friday I transition from principal to district director-working to stay grounded in a gauntlet of emotions as I say good-bye to an amazing school community that I love with my whole being, while leaping into an exciting new adventure!
@eastfieldglobal
@McDowell590
@fit_leaders
Ya’ll! I can’t even tell you how happy this made my heart! My former 5th grade S
@eastfieldglobal
dropped by just because! We toured where our classroom had been and I heard the many memories he has saved and can recall! …he’s 22 now! Yep! I love being an educator!
Great way to spend a Friday after school- with some of my bus riders! Principals should value this time and letting kids know you’re interested in where they live!
@eastfieldglobal
This
#kinder
@eastfieldglobal
has clung to her simple paper shout out all day! It’s the little things that make a big difference! Never underestimate the power of a focus on the positive! No treats, no prizes, no rewards….just words on a page!
@brian_t_oliver
#SomethingGreat
This incredible lady and educator was my mentor when I began the principalship 11 years ago! I am so thankful for her checking in today on me and the sweet card she gave me. We all need a Kay Medford in our life!
@eastfieldglobal
@McDowell590
Mr. Mike and I are TIRED! We have put in two days together of working on the grounds! Grass is mowed, shrubs and trees are trimmed, weeds are sprayed and pulled, and trash has been picked up!
#balancedcalendar
@eastfieldglobal
July 6th Staff returns!
This 27 year old was my 4th grade student in 2006-2007. He heard I was transitioning to a Director role and swung by to share memories-
Our time and how we spend it with kids matters to the adults they become!
@eastfieldglobal
@McDowell590
This. Is. More. Than. Enough! Former 5th grader I taught now 21! Stopped by on Friday after school. I opened the door, she threw her arms around me and got tears in her eyes and said I just needed to see you and
@eastfieldglobal
! When great memories/relationships are
#rewards
@StephenHarrisJr
Don’t read to them what they can read to themselves, try to make the info you want to make sure they know part of a game or interactive among the adults, and breakfasts or snacks is are always a nice perk.
Can’t wait to welcome THE BEST staff back to school July 8, 2024! We are going to start the new year with play based fellowship and fun! I want laughter to be the FIRST thing we do as a team this year!
#balancedcalendar
45/15 Split
@eastfieldglobal
When runners can’t sleep- got in 5 miles before 4am. Can’t seem to get to checkmate with the chessboard in my mind. So many important decisions for my people next school year (July) and I want to do the very best for all of them!
@iFit
@fit_leaders
Starting this read today. So profoundly impacted by statement- we were raised on play based development but today’s child is raised on screen based development. The negative consequences of screens too much, too early warn us…looking for counter solutions to course correct
Everyday blessings can not be underestimated! So fortunate to celebrate my grandma’s birthday today! To be in my 50’s and still have a grandmother I can hug and talk to is one of those incredible life gifts!
The goals we create in the sitting and inspiration can only come to fruition in the moving and making them happen. Do the work and achieve those goals.
@iFit
@fit_leaders
We thank all of our veterans that participated in our drive thru parade! Ss cheered, made cards and banners, and we had a gift bag for each veteran! Thank you for serving!
@eastfieldglobal
Cast came off today! It’s been 9 weeks! Muscle loss is super weird- doesn’t look like my leg at all. I transition to a walking boot for 4 weeks but I’ll take that over surgery anyway! Still no running for 2 months but it’s game on with the upper body!
@fit_leaders
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Grit, McDowell County Schools who completed the NCSSA Superintendent Executive Leadership Program Cohort XI.
#LeadershipMatters
#NCSSA
Making up some lost distance and time! Last week of school filled my days and nights but it is always worth it! Just drop back and adjust!
@fit_leaders
Nothing says “You’re appreciated, you’re recognized, and you’re supported” like a rolling cart with doughnuts, juices, and coffee! Thank you
@beth_l_silver
for visiting today and taking such great care of us!
@eastfieldglobal
@McDowell590
Life can be busy! Don’t lose sight of your why! Actions must happen 1st- then thoughts change and emotions follow. You can’t change how you feel until you start changing what you do!
@iFit
@fit_leaders
And we’re back at it! It is a quick turn around but the balanced breaks every Q and stability our calendar provides Ss is worth it every July! We will see kids back in session July 11th and we WILL BE READY!
@eastfieldglobal
@McDowell590