Excited to share how my participation in the @NAESP Assistant Principal Community of Practice, both virtually and in person at UNITED25 in Seattle, highlighted that "Leadership is not a solo journey. It’s a shared practice." Link to article: naesp.org/blog/united25-…

t.co/LCVjE7NjQy Thank you @NewLeadersOrg for highlighting my views on the impact of leadership as service. I am eternally grateful for the influence of this stellar organization on my journey.

I was so excited to be back at work today. We kicked off Day 1 of our annual leadership institute. I loved catching up with my colleagues, who have become my friends in this incredible work. 🍎#ConnectedLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #ProudAP

Thank you, God, for waking me up this morning and for walking with me through every chapter of this journey. 51 feels powerful. 🙌🏽 I am a proud LEO. Hear me roar. The best is yet to come. #Purpose-Driven #ServantLeader #TransformationalLeader

Heading back home after an amazing conference in Seattle! I decided to have some ME time with my amazing friends! Aren’t they so cool? 📚📚📚#fearlesslearner #leadersarelearners

Honored to have joined @LaTanyaSothern and @MichaelCBrown54 yesterday as a panelist for the Pillar 5 Advisory Committee of The Blueprint for America's Future! It was a truly robust discussion. Here is the link youtube.com/live/1jjfrXpoc…

Conferences embody edification: they light us up and help us build! We need each other to grow. The collective energy and shared insights from fellow professionals are what truly make us better. @NAESP @NASSP #United2025 #Seattle 💛

Seattle Day 2 begins! A great 2-mile city jog, feeling immense gratitude for this conference and the chance to reflect on my leadership path. So blessed to be here, as I rep my @MAESP shirt. Ready for an amazing day. @NAESP #LeadershipJourney

It is Day 1 of the @NAESP United Conference and my first time in Seattle. A perfect evening in such a charming city and just what I need to kickstart what I know will be a few days of dynamic learning, connecting and sharing all the joys of leadership.

Excited to be with this group of dynamic school leaders in Seattle this week.

I can’t make these moments be still, but I am absolutely being still with him by my side, taking it all in. My daddy is my hero and I am anchored in the lessons he not only taught me, but continues to show me. #dementiaawareness #daddy’sgirl ❤️🇮🇳🇨🇦

I love to see my daughter and her friends celebrating 16 years of beautiful life. Keep shining brightly queens. The world is your oyster. 👑

My dad's immigrant journey of struggle, sacrifice and resilience is my blueprint. I lead with his lessons, his impact my constant guide. Dedicated to living it out as an educational leader. Love you, Dad. #LeadershipLessons #FamilyLegacy

When I asked my dad what the hardest parts were as an Immigrant, he said it was learning English and dealing with discrimination. “But I outworked them, out-earned them, and built our foundation.” He told me that I earned even more so don’t I ever let them diminish who I am.

Not only am I spending quality time with my family in Canada, BUT I ran into my childhood friend, Glenn! We reconnected and it feels so good! We were 10 when we saw each other last but still recognized each other and knew each other by name! #40 years later!

Teachers, as you clean your classrooms and get ready for summer, I pray you know that you are shining stars! 🌟Our scholars shine bright because of you. May your summer be filled with peace, good health, rest and joy.

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He is my WHY… and I lead the way I do because of his forever lessons. I vow to continue planting those seeds in service like you show me even to this day. All I want to do is make you proud. See you in 2 days, daddy. ✈️🇨🇦🇮🇳 #Father’sDay2025

Ready for middle school and always in my heart. ❤️

Savoring these last days with my incredible scholars. Our 5th grade promotional ceremony was about empowering our scholars for middle school. Samantha introduced her big sister Samiya, who shared her amazing journey of perseverance and resilience.

My favorite grade is 5th. I love pouring into them before the big transition to middle school. Their individuality and brilliance will keep them shining bright in the amazing years ahead. They are limitless. 💫

I was uplifted this morning at a @NewLeadersOrg alumni event. I appreciate the focus on personal leadership before we can delve into the many facets of this work. When we know who we are and what we stand for, our courage and resolve strengthens

A former student and AP celebrating graduation together. Connections and joy all the way around. Congratulations to all our scholars.

Today we celebrated our scholar-leaders. We recognized their leadership attributes and envisioned the endless opportunities before them as they enter middle school. I am beyond proud of our scholars. They are absolutely destined for greatness.

I am a proud national Board Certified Teacher. While I achieved in 2019, this evening’s pinning ceremony reminded me of the honor of achieving the Gold Standard in Education. Our scholars deserve our best.

As I’ve gotten older, I have really embraced solitude. It gives me time to reflect and realize just how beautiful life is with all the abundant blessings around us. This Sunday my cup is filled and I am ready to pour out to those I serve daily.

Reflecting on our MAESP board meeting today. We started with identifying individuals we're grateful for in our journey this past year. My heart is full of gratitude for these amazing leaders. @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social

Taking a few moments to connect is an investment in cultivating strong relationships. 🩷

It’s a beautiful day to reflect on the greatest gift and accomplish of motherhood. I am grateful for the honor of holding the title of “mother.” I know exactly where my strength, resiliency and humility comes from. I love you mom. 🇮🇳🇨🇦

Wearing my favorite color to recognize mental health awareness. While the work is tough some days because you do it ALL as an AP, I will always #ChoosetoStay because I was born to do this work. 💚💚💚 @drprincipalel.bsky.social

Thank you @NAESP for the opportunity to be a Spotlight Speaker for this evening’s Community of Practice session. I love sharing best practices in the areas of the “whole child” and community engagement. @Maespmd

@principalkafele.bsky.social @thenaesp.bsky.social @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social Honored to share the golden nuggets of the game-changing book on Instructional Leadership.

Grateful for a weekend to unwind, even though like all educators, work is always on the Agenda. Reminds me of just how hard teachers work. Can’t wait to celebrate the hardest working folks out there. Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 loading…

Celebrating our melanin and the limitless shine. ✨💛

What a liberating space it was this weekend at The BOND conference. What was a thought became a collective labor of love for the culture.The work must and will continue because it’s bigger than us.

We must tap into their inner genius and brilliance because they are destined for greatness. 💎

Back after the break and happy for all the bright and joyful faces. Look at the sticker a scholar gave me today. These little precious moments are truly priceless.

Showing some 💛💛💛 to our wonderful bus drivers, responsible for our MOST precious cargo. 🚌

The immense love I felt through words, gestures and goodies made this week incredible! I hope each AP out there doing this important work had a wonderful week. While it’s not easy, it’s definitely rewarding. 🩷

I recently shared my thoughts on chronic absenteeism. We have to be data informed, collaborative and get to the root of the issue. t.co/0l9RYcAkou

I had a great day interviewing passionate teachers! I remember when I was in their shoes like it was yesterday! I hope I was warm and supportive during each interview.

Prom vibes 💚

It was a full day of learning as we focus on teacher growth and development.

I am proud of the work the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals is doing in the area of Equity. We must ensure each scholar receives the latest and greatest educational opportunities. I am committed to the collective work that will make it possible in Maryland.

Spring is in the air and we are feeling it! I received this pretty flower 🌼 from my pretty scholars. 💛

Hanging out with my little sunshines 💛☀️ at recess. Simple and joyful moments of connection matter because school culture is an action word. #proudAP

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of planting seeds. As a public education leader for 27 years, it’s been beautiful seeing students flourish as those seeds have manifested into power and greatness. @principalproject.bsky.social

It was an honor to be a guest on the AP and New Principal’s Academy yesterday. Thank you @principalkafele.bsky.social for seeing me fit to be amongst such esteemed leaders in this work. I am beyond blessed and grateful.

It was an honor to celebrate together with such extraordinary Maryland Assistant Principals this week.

Black History lessons are taking place in our classrooms daily this month. Here is an example from our Art class.