She/hers, mama to three, Executive Director, OTF enthusiast, master chef, former wrangler, CA native, DC local. Tweets are my own & my own opinion.

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Lead Boldly! 💙 So rewarding to share @NAESP updates with amazing North Dakota leaders alongside @agleason7 and @MelissaPatschke! Excited for all ahead as we grow, strengthen partnerships, and find new ways to support ND school leaders. #WeAreNAESP #LeadBoldly
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"Don't let the hard days win." - Principal Wood This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're celebrating principals who lead with resilience, heart, and perspective. Great leadership starts with surrounding yourself with great people who lift each other up through every challenge and every success. Thank you for showing that even on the toughest days, community makes all the difference. 💙 #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreNAESP
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Student leadership doesn't happen by accident. Create meaningful opportunities for students to lead, serve, and make a difference through the American Student Council Association. NAESP members can join for just $50/year. naesp.org/for-students/ameri… #PrincipalLeadership #ASCALeads #StudentCouncil #WeAreNAESP
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What a beautiful morning here in Bismarck…@thenaesp
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Ready to bring it at NDCEL! 🙌 @thenaesp President Dr. Ann-Marie Gleason and Dr. Missie Patschke are about to present on attendance, belonging, and tackling chronic absenteeism. Proud to support North Dakota’s school leaders alongside these two! 💙 #NAESP #NDCEL @NDCELorg
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Don't miss our upcoming webinar, in partnership with @AFSAUnion: Principal Success Stories—In Their Own Words, where principals share the experiences that shaped their careers and strengthened their schools. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 28 🕓 4 pm ET 🔗 Register now: naesp.org/event/principal-su… #WeAreNAESP #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Healthy students are more likely to be present, engaged, and ready to learn. ✅ Check out NAESP's resource to explore practical strategies principals can use to help prevent health-related absences and support student success. 🔗 naesp.org/resource/what-prin…
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I’ll be there and can’t wait!!! #AMLE26 @AMLE @NAESP
#AMLE26 is less than a month away! Join us for four days of unforgettable learning, powerful insights into young adolescent development, and powerful connection designed specifically for middle grades educators. amle.org/annual @AMLE
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From connecting with colleagues to recognizing the leadership that helps students, educators, and school communities thrive, it was a powerful reminder of the difference principals make every day. Missed the party or want to relive the fun? Watch the replay and celebrate with us! 🎈 🔗 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=F0gV_509… #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeAreNAESP #PrincipalLeadership
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Thank you, @LearningFirst, for these wonderful opportunity to contribute this piece! So proud to be a part of this organization! @NAESP
ICYMI: @NAESP_ED Stephanie Morris talks about supporting school leaders, strengthening public education, and why public schools are so important. #PublicSchoolProud #NationalPrincipalsMonth bit.ly/4hKcXeb
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Bismarck bound! ✈️💙 Excited for my first state conference as @NAESP executive director with NDCEL! North Dakota holds a special place in my heart because of the amazing educators and leaders I know and love there. Can’t wait to see you! #NDCEL #PrincipalsFirst
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I hear amazing things about the @NDCELorg conference!
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Monday motivation for school leaders. 💙 The work is important. The challenges are real. And your impact is immeasurable. Here's to a week of leading with courage, purpose, and heart. #MondayMotivation #PrincipalsLead #LeadWithPurpose #SchoolLeadership #WeAreNAESP
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Everyone deserves a space to feel seen, heard, and supported. 🌈 Join the NAESP LGBTQIA+ Network to connect with fellow LGBTQIA+ leaders, engage in meaningful conversation, and share strategies for fostering inclusive school communities. This collaborative session is designed to strengthen connections and elevate diverse voices in educational leadership. Register today: naesp.org/event/naesp-lgbtqi…
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What a joy to spend this week with @NAESP’s incredible state EDs! 💙 So much learning, sharing, networking & relationship-building - and fun. Turns out “after-hours principal karaoke” is a thing, and I am HERE for it. 🎤🎶♥️ Leaving energized and inspired for all that’s ahead!
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What a joy to have been able to meet and talk with @NAESP state executive directors this week. So many incredible ideas and models for success being shared. #Leadership
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Spending time with the amazing and incredible @NAESP staff & state executive directors at the @Nationals game yesterday was such a highlight.
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A conference that includes @crumbl cookies is my favorite kind of conference. @NAESP #SchoolLeaders #StateExecutiveDirectorsConference
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Talk about a powerful week!!! The @NAESP State Executive Directors Conference has been a PHENOMENAL experience so far. And hats off to the amazing Karen Bingert for this session on The Leader’s Compass. We will all be better leaders for this! 🙏🫶
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