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Retired principal helping principals @responsivelearning |@tepsatalk EC At-Large former Officer /Co-Author The T-TESS Black Book| 2020 N2Learning STL recipient

San Antonio, TX
Joined November 2013
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Gerrie Spellmann retweeted
3.5 million teachers want to grow. The system wasn't built to let them. That's not a teacher problem. It's a system problem. It has a name: The Growth Gap. August 1, it has an answer. #TheGrowthGap #TeacherGrowth #Frolly
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It was such an honor to be a part of your Region 1 Spring Meet Up Rey! Such an inspiring group of leaders.
Great @TEPSAtalk Region 1 meeting! So many leaders from the #RGV! Shout out to @GerrieGerri & @MoreThanJustPD for sponsoring! #WeLeadTx
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Congratulations Lori and Latoya! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 TEPSA Executive Committee! On March 4, the Nominating Committee Chair & Vice Chair certified the results of the TEPSA Election. In contested races, Lori Gallegos was selected as Vice President, and LaToya Patterson was chosen as Member At-Large.
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Gerrie Spellmann retweeted
🔥 Top Podcast Clips (No Particular Order!) 🔥 ✨ #3 — Todd Nesloney on What Really Builds Culture “Every human wants to feel seen, heard, and valued.” In this powerful clip, Todd breaks down why giveaways, snacks, and swag — while nice — don’t actually transform school culture. 🧠💛 True culture grows when leaders genuinely know their people and serve them in meaningful ways. He shares how a simple yearly survey helped him build deeper connections with 100+ staff members — and why those personal touches carry far more weight than any branded water bottle ever could. 💧➡️💙 If you’re a teacher, principal, or district leader focused on authentic culture and relationships, this one’s 🔑. @TechNinjaTodd #SchoolCulture #ToddNesloney #LoveSweatAndTears #EducationLeadership #StaffWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #PrincipalLife #TeacherLeadership #SchoolCommunity #Top5PodcastClips
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If you could give your “first-year leader” self one piece of advice, what would it be? #SchoolLeadership
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🌟 Imagine a school where recognition is inclusive and meaningful! 🌟 When every role is celebrated, the entire community thrives. 🏫✨ This month, dive into our free "Classroom Heroes" course and learn how to transform your school culture. 💪📚 Comment below or tag a friend to get started! 👇 #SchoolCulture #RecognitionMatters #CommunityBuilding #ClassroomHeroes #EducationInspiration
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Free PD can be a game changer. What’s one free resource that’s helped your leadership journey? Drop it below! ⬇️
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Ever wonder what really happens in the principal’s office when you raise a concern? 🤔 A teacher once told me, “I think she helped me… but I don’t know how.” That’s when it hit me: sometimes what we call support looks like silence. The fix isn’t bigger gestures — it’s visible ones. Show how you advocate, not just what you do. Great leaders build ladders: 🏫 Ways for teachers to see into decisions 👀 Ways for principals to see into classrooms Narrate your reasoning. Listen in classrooms — not to judge, but to understand. When teachers can see the process, trust grows. 🌱✨ If this resonates, comment below 👇 and share how you’re building ladders in your school. #EducationLeadership #TeacherSupport #PrincipalLife #K12Leadership #SchoolCulture #TrustInSchools #VisibleLeadership #TeacherTrust #ClassroomLeadership #EdLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #SchoolImprovement 🏫💬
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Stepping away from the principal’s office didn’t mean stepping away from supporting leaders. Excited to share new resources + ideas with you! 🌟
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Check out the full Leader’s Minute playlist! Quick, bite-sized PD with free resources included along the way. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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I wanted to share another free resource Responsive Learnings Free Course of the month responsivelearning.com/featu…
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A Quick Tip for Leaders!
🌞 Wellness Wednesday with Gerrie Spellmann! 🥪✨ Your leadership energy is fueled by how you care for YOU. Today, Gerrie shares her go-to ☀️ Sunshine Sandwich Technique — and also taking your lunch break isn’t optional… it’s essential. ✅ Unplug. Reset. Refuel. A simple pause in your day makes you a stronger, clearer, more present leader. What’s your favorite way to recharge mid-day? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #WellnessWednesday #PrincipalWellness #LeadWithEnergy #TakeTheBreak #SunshineSandwich #SchoolLeaderLife #EducationLeadership #ResponsiveLearning #GerrieSpellmann #LeadWellBeWell 🌞🥪✨
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Thank you for sticking with me through my transition. 💙 I’m committed to continuing to share free resources and support for school leaders — it’s a mission I’ll never stop.
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I’m always looking for great leadership resources. What free ones have helped you? Let me know below! And share with others 🙂
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Struggling to find the right team members? 🤔 I host a podcast on hiring strategies that actually work for school leaders. 🎧 Tune in 👉youtu.be/gm2z_0dQ44M
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Motivation for leaders: Focus on progress, not perfection. Every small win moves your school forward. 🌟 #PrincipalLife #LeaderTips
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Leaders: struggling with school funding decisions? I host a podcast with actionable tips and insights you can use tomorrow. 🎧 Listen here 👉 youtu.be/-iOrC33HuqY
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