@jillrt

Elem Principal in Salem, MA. ❤️ supporting Ts, Ss, & Fs #NeverStopLearning #EquityforALL #SEL “Be kind whenever possible...it is AWAYS possible.” -DL She/her

 Melrose, MA
Joined March 2009
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Just a few snippets for now. Not your average convocation, but this is how we do it in Salem. #backtoschool #backtoschool2025
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From offering year-round feedback to showing your own vulnerability, here are some steps you can take to deepen trust this school year, via @LearningForward.
Graphic titled "6 ways principals can build trust," created by Learning Forward. The list includes the following: "Help staff create trust-supporting structures like norms and protocols" and "Allocate time for staff to build trust through collaborative work."

ALT Graphic titled "6 ways principals can build trust," created by Learning Forward. The list includes the following: "Help staff create trust-supporting structures like norms and protocols" and "Allocate time for staff to build trust through collaborative work."

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T Susan's favorite use for the humble sticky note? 🟨 Building strong family connections! (Via my_happy_place_teaching on IG) #SchoolCommunity
Teacher Tip via Educator Susan Jennings. Start each day with five sticky notes, each with a student's name, on your teacher workspace. Throughout the day, jot a quick, positive note or observation about each of those five students. At the ed of the day, take a picture of your notes, then stick them in the students' take-home folders. By the end of the week, you will have made a positive contact with each of your families. (You can use the photos for documentation and to make sure you don't write the same thing next week!)

ALT Teacher Tip via Educator Susan Jennings. Start each day with five sticky notes, each with a student's name, on your teacher workspace. Throughout the day, jot a quick, positive note or observation about each of those five students. At the ed of the day, take a picture of your notes, then stick them in the students' take-home folders. By the end of the week, you will have made a positive contact with each of your families. (You can use the photos for documentation and to make sure you don't write the same thing next week!)

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Data meetings are never just about numbers. (By leader @EmilyAPaschall)
"Data meetings should feel personal – because they are. They’re about real students with real lives. Every name on the list deserves our attention, our belief and our best effort. But just naming kids won’t move the needle. Behind every data point is a child. And behind every plan should be a team of adults committed to doing something about it. Let’s make sure our data conversations don’t stop at who’s behind. Let’s talk about what we’re going to do – and do it." —Leader Emily Paschall

ALT "Data meetings should feel personal – because they are. They’re about real students with real lives. Every name on the list deserves our attention, our belief and our best effort. But just naming kids won’t move the needle. Behind every data point is a child. And behind every plan should be a team of adults committed to doing something about it. Let’s make sure our data conversations don’t stop at who’s behind. Let’s talk about what we’re going to do – and do it." —Leader Emily Paschall

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Salem Among 272 Elementary Schools to Receive No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring from Healey-Driscoll Administration: salemk12.org/news/early-lite… @SaltonstallPTO @sps_bates @bentley_school @_carltonschool @HMLS_Salem @WitchcraftOwls @SalemEarly @MassGovernor @MassLtGov
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Connect meaningfully with students by collaborating with them. 🤝 (Inspiration by AP @jillrt)
"One of my favorite ways to connect with students is to help them solve a problem. Moving through restorative practice questions gives them a chance to feel heard, a chance for me to listen and get to know them better and helps them see how we’ll always help them repair and move forward." —AP Jill Tully

ALT "One of my favorite ways to connect with students is to help them solve a problem. Moving through restorative practice questions gives them a chance to feel heard, a chance for me to listen and get to know them better and helps them see how we’ll always help them repair and move forward." —AP Jill Tully

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Looking for research-backed attendance interventions? Click below! 👇 (Via @FutureEdGU and @attendanceworks) future-ed.org/wp-content/upl…
Screenshot of an infographic in the linked PDF, which depicts a pyramid illustrating increasing tiers of attendance support. The bottom of the pyramid is "Foundational Supports," for all students and families.

ALT Screenshot of an infographic in the linked PDF, which depicts a pyramid illustrating increasing tiers of attendance support. The bottom of the pyramid is "Foundational Supports," for all students and families.

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Strong classroom communities can help foster a strong school community. Check out this guide from @CPSCivicLife, and consider bringing it to your team this back-to-school season. docs.google.com/document/d/1…
The second page of the linked resource, which invites educators to reflect on criteria for creating a sense of community and mutual support in a classroom community.

ALT The second page of the linked resource, which invites educators to reflect on criteria for creating a sense of community and mutual support in a classroom community.

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When students start to feel that they’re “not good at math,” it often leads to internalized beliefs that become barriers to their learning. Breaking down these barriers early is critical. bit.ly/3IbLfZJ
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SAVE THE DATE! @_SalemHigh_ @newlibertysalem @PrepSalem @cmshappenings @SaltonstallPTO @sps_bates @bentley_school @_carltonschool @HMLS_Salem @WitchcraftOwls @SalemEarly
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Reminder to our families -- Please take our 2025 family survey: surveys.panoramaed.com/salem… @_SalemHigh_ @newlibertysalem @PrepSalem @cmshappenings @SaltonstallPTO @sps_bates @bentley_school @_carltonschool @HMLS_Salem @WitchcraftOwls @SalemEarly
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As you map out back-to-school professional learning time, consider this guide for deepening staff investment in SEL supports, via @caselorg: schoolguide.casel.org/resour…
Screenshot of a guide available at the linked resource, which offers teachers resources in support of the question, "What state must I be in to create the environment my students need?"

ALT Screenshot of a guide available at the linked resource, which offers teachers resources in support of the question, "What state must I be in to create the environment my students need?"

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Replying to @spsfoodservice
@spsfoodservice getting it done! This week's Summer Eats menus and schedule of events: @_SalemHigh_ @newlibertysalem @PrepSalem @cmshappenings @SaltonstallPTO @sps_bates @bentley_school @_carltonschool @HMLS_Salem @WitchcraftOwls @SalemEarly
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Teaching is wild. One kid is reading at a college level, another is decoding 'cat,' and they all need to learn...from you. Whether you're preparing future educators or are one, this article breaks down what every pre-service teacher should know about UDL hubs.la/Q03tPnM90

What Every Pre-Service Teacher Should Know About UDL

New to teaching? Learn how UDL can save your sanity, support every learner, and help you avoid the October “no one prepared me for this” meltdown.

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✨ Visibility builds trust. Here's to every time you walk the halls, greet a student and connect with a family member. (Inspiration via P @AK_El_Jefe)
"When parents compliment my leadership, I ask why. Most common answer? 'I always see you.' Leaders, principals – think about that. Our jobs are so hard and complex, but it's really that simple. Be present. Be visible. Embrace servanthood and relationships." —Principal Adam Mokelke

ALT "When parents compliment my leadership, I ask why. Most common answer? 'I always see you.' Leaders, principals – think about that. Our jobs are so hard and complex, but it's really that simple. Be present. Be visible. Embrace servanthood and relationships." —Principal Adam Mokelke

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On Monday, six elementary teachers joined Social Studies Coach Beth Beaulieu to deepen the understanding of inquiry and the new grades 3-5 curriculum, Investigating History, on the first day of summer vacation. Kudos to these educators!
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💯 #atplc #gocavsgo #leadlap
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It all starts with love, reminds educator Eugene Park: #KidsDeserveIt
"To empower kids, you must LOVE them. L - Listen to them. O - Observe them. V - Value them. E - Empower them." —Educator Eugene Park

ALT "To empower kids, you must LOVE them. L - Listen to them. O - Observe them. V - Value them. E - Empower them." —Educator Eugene Park

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Summer Eats returns Monday, June 24 at Mary Jane Lee Park: salemk12.org/district-depart… @_SalemHigh_ @newlibertysalem @PrepSalem @cmshappenings @SaltonstallPTO @sps_bates @bentley_school @_carltonschool @HMLS_Salem @WitchcraftOwls @SalemEarly @spsfoodservice @CityofSalemMA
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Here's to offering calm assurance this week – and every week. (Via P @DrMarkJGonyea)
"Being a positive leader doesn’t mean being overly optimistic. Instead, positive leadership is about maintaining hope and determination in the face of adversity. It’s about seeing problems as opportunities, setbacks as temporary and believing in the collective strength of your team. A positive leader embraces the hard moments with a calm assurance that no matter what comes our way, together we will find a way forward." —Principal Mark Gonyea

ALT "Being a positive leader doesn’t mean being overly optimistic. Instead, positive leadership is about maintaining hope and determination in the face of adversity. It’s about seeing problems as opportunities, setbacks as temporary and believing in the collective strength of your team. A positive leader embraces the hard moments with a calm assurance that no matter what comes our way, together we will find a way forward." —Principal Mark Gonyea

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