For the last 11 years, Iβve been a Director of Special Services. Next school year, I will be stepping into a new role of Executive Director of Student Services at Waynesville. I am excited and thankful for this opportunity!!
#newRole
#executiveDirector
#education
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
The Little Mermaid was one of my favorite movies growing up. It came out in 1989 when I was 8 years old and I watched it nonstop. Now 34 years later, I am taking my 9 year-old daughter along with my son to see it and it makes me so happy!! οΏΌ
#LittleMermaid
#amc
@AMCTheatres
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
4 months after my son Dante passed away, we accepted a
#foster
placement of a 10 day old baby girl. She quickly captured our hearts. We adopted her on 2/26/16. Happy
#Adoption
Day Journey! We love you so much!
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Today is my last day as the Director of Special Services. Starting Monday, I will be the Executive Director of Student Services. I have moved into my new office and I look forward to welcoming the rest of my team!!
#administration
#studentservices
#newoffice
#admin
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
I was appointed to the Board of Directors of Pulaski County Special Services. I look forward to working with the rest of the Board to ensure inclusion and advocacy for people with special needs during my board term!l
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Painful loss, 41-38, to Branson. The game was tied and went into OT but we lost to a field goal.
And just like that, Darian played his final high school football game. This was the last time he will play high school football with his brother Deric.
On to the next chapter β€οΈ
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
I am fortunate that Waynesville school district paid for me to complete a two-year program to become a certified diversity trainer to help continue the trainings that we do in our district. I am now a Certified Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Trainer (CDT) from DTUI!!
#equity
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Today is my son Denzelβs first
#CrossCountry
Race in Bolivar. We canβt wait to stand at the finish line and cheer his name! I love seeing him enjoy my sport!!
#sixthGrade
#running
#run
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
#SeniorSunday
This was one of my happiest moments! Watching Darian βring the bellβ to accept his football scholarship and opportunity to play football at the D2 college level. It made me think of all the hard work and learning that occurred since he started playing in 4th grade!
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Iβm proud of Deric! He came in 3rd place today for the 215 pound weight division at the Seneca tournament. He worked hard and got a pin in 34 seconds for his first match. He has great coaches and
#Glendale
did a good job representing today!!
#wrestling
#classof2026
#Freshman
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Not until youβve lost a child do you know how it feels to be sad every single day...even when you experience joy. My heart is always with our 8 month old son Dante who we lost 10 years ago today β€οΈ
Dante Lorenzo Washington 05/19/13-01/27/14,
#organdonor
β€οΈ
#owlsforDante
#Grief
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Wowβ¦.My first ever Senior Sunday photo and here is my little Darian when he was 4 months old and I was barely old enough to drink π I canβt believe he is a Senior!!!!
#classof2024
#seniorsunday
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Journey got to present on a famous American Indian woman in Missouri, Sacred Sun, at the Living Museum today! Iβm proud of all the research she did and her willingness to present!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#Missouri
#ThirdGrade
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
I got a
#positive
phone call yesterday from Jamie and he wanted to tell me what a great day he had at school. When he called he said he was going to keep the phone call short but he was having a good day π Thanks to his teacher for having him call!
#AutismMom
#pbis
#Children
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Not until youβve lost a child do you know how it feels to be sad every single day.....even when you experience joy. My heart is always with our son Dante who we lost 9 years ago today β€οΈ
Dante L Washington 05/19/13-01/27/14,
#organdonor
β€οΈ
#owlsforDante
#grievingMom
#childloss
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
#RareDiseaseDay2023
My son Dante was the 13th child in the world to be diagnosed with brainstem disconnection syndrome. Thanks to him, they discovered the gene that causes it and itβs the mutation of EZH2 that is only found in brain tissue. He leaves behind a legacy β€οΈ
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Being a parent of a senior is a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and pride. It's a time to cheer on your senior player, reminisce about their journey, and support the team. It's a bittersweet moment, knowing that this chapter is coming to an end.
#senior
#parent
#classof2024
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Being an autism mom is more than a title; itβs a testament to unconditional love and unwavering dedication. Today, on
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
letβs take a moment to honor the parents who tirelessly advocate, support, and love their children unconditionally.
#AutismAcceptanceDay
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
A year ago, my
#Dad
flew in from
#California
for
#Thanksgiving
! It was so good to see him and I never dreamed it would be our last holiday together. He loved seeing his grandchildren and eating my sweet potato pie. Hug your loved ones close β€οΈ
#family
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
βDarkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.β - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we remember his message of unity, equality and service.
#MLKDay2023
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Excellent training session today from
@DrJKephart
on the evaluation process and interview tips for our Aspiring Superintendent cohort 2022 through
@MASALeaders
! Days 3 &4 were packed full of excellent trainings and information!
#superintendent
#leadership
#PD
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
I couldn't be happier to have 7 of my incredible kids gathered around the dinner table tonight. These moments remind me of how blessed I am to have such an amazing and loving family. Grateful beyond words! β€οΈ
#FamilyTime
#Blessed
#largeFamily
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Happy 12th Birthday to our twins, Brayden and Ryder! They love cross country, wrestling, and basketball!! They are loving and caring and bring so much joy to our lives! Happy Birthday my sweet boys!!
#happybirthday
#birthday
#twelveyearsold
#adoption
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Brayden was referred to the Phelps Center for Gifted Education by his Launch teacher. Iβm so proud of the progress heβs made from being the child who was kicked out of five daycares who is now being referred to the
#gifted
program in the 5th grade.
#adoption
#largefamily
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Today we held our elementary Kids
#Fishing
Day at
#MeramecSprings
. It was my first time going there and it was absolutely beautiful. The kids had a blast and it was an incredible day. Iβm so thankful for the staff and high school students who helped out!!!
#fieldtrip
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
As I enter my 8th year as adjunct professor for LindeοΏΌnwood University, I was selected for the RISE instructor program and I just finished! It was a great program that looked at rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement and I am pleased to be a certified instructor now!
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Dr. Liz Washington ππ₯Ύπ΅πΎββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ
Great
#basketball
games today for Brayden, Ryder, and Jamie!! The twins team won and Jamieβs team lost but all of them made some great shots!! The games were at McBride and Cherokee at the same time so we had to divide and conquer!
#sparc
#basketballGame