Educator: Author: Speaker Married to @lorraincroy Father 4girls: Founder of @wirededucator: Director of Innovation Port Clinton:  Apple Distinguished Educator

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Joined April 2008
Great leaders stay curious longer than they stay certain. They can hear a better idea without hearing a threat. Change their mind without lowering the standard. Let someone else lead without feeling smaller. Because getting good was never the finish line.
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Great morning for a horse show. Proud of our Jillyan:
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How do you turn early progress into lasting change? In our latest blog, Dr. Donetrus Hill of @MiddletownOH shares how clear expectations, instructional leadership & shared ownership are helping move Middletown High “from improvement to excellence.” 🔗 ow.ly/ejnk50ZZK2b
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How can schools help students turn their strengths and interests into meaningful career pathways? Join @LeffingwellDan Appalachian STEM Collaborative to explore connections between education, career readiness & workforce needs. 🕙 Oct 29 | 10–11 a.m. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Enjoying these mini lessons from our future teachers! 30% direct instruction & 70% active student learning/partcipation. @We_are_PC @kellycroy @WiredEducator
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Great leaders don’t let people go through tough times alone. I’ve been reminded of that recently. A simple text. A meal. A friend showing up. A boss who understands. When one teammate is down, someone else picks up the oar and keeps rowing. That’s leadership. Who have you checked on lately?
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A confession about leadership: When life gets difficult, I tend to go quiet. Not because I don’t care, but because showing up publicly when things are falling apart privately feels inauthentic. I’m learning that authenticity doesn’t require disappearing. Still learning. Still growing.
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Go beyond the job description and see a day in the life of an early childhood paraeducator! Join us Oct. 30 to explore how paras serve as relationship builders, co-teachers & essential partners in supporting young learners. 🕙 10–11 a.m. 🔗 ow.ly/RN0250ZYYys #OhioEd
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The labels we give students have consequences. Call a student “low” long enough, and don’t be surprised when our expectations—and eventually their performance—follow.
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New blog post: "Who Has Your Ear?" There is no doubt this has happened to you as a leader, is happening now, and will happen in the future. Question is what are you doing about it? "Who Has Your Ear?" kellycroy.com/blog/we-become…
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New Blog Post: "Who Has Your Ear? The Leadership Habit That Can Build a Team or Quietly Divide One" kellycroy.com/blog/we-become…
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New Blog Post: "Who Has Your Ear? The Leadership Habit That Can Build a Team or Quietly Divide One" kellycroy.com/blog/we-become…
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September = a new month of FREE professional learning from OLAC. 🍎 💻 Virtual 💡 Practical 📚 Research-based 🎯 Designed for the real work of Ohio educators Explore the September lineup & REGISTER NOW: ow.ly/wreq50ZHk8B #OhioEducation #ProfessionalLearning
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Great night for a soccer game in Norwalk Ohio. Good luck athletes ...let's go Jillyan. ⚽️💪❤️
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NEW RELEASE from @ConnectEDDBooks by @thomascmurray - How You Show Up. Every day, your beliefs shape your leadership, your relationships, and the way you walk into every room. They influence the conversations you have, the opportunities you pursue, the ones you avoid, the risks you take, the example you set, and the impact you have on everyone around you. The truth is, there exists within us all a gap between who we intend to be and who others actually experience. This book is about closing that gap through honest reflection, intentional choices, and consistent action. Available now at Connectedd.org
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Bumped into a legend while in Upper Sandusky. Mr. Reinhart! I've known this man in my entire career. His selflessness for kids is unmatched. Thank you for all you do Mr. Reinhart and keep going! I love it.
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Great night for a soccer game. Good luck to all athletes. Go Jillyan. ⚽️💪⚡️🍀at Upper Sandusky
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Looking for high-quality, on-demand professional learning for Ohio educators? OLAC is your go-to resource! ✅FREE, research-based best practices ✅Custom Ohio content ✅Best practices for leaders & teachers Learn more about us and our work➡️ ow.ly/wbim50Zys95 #OhioEd
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