Living the dream as a father, husband and superintendent of an amazing school district.
East Moline, IL
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It’s our first electric bus in @EMSD37! A big thanks to Jeff at the @TheBusExperts for shepherding us through the process. We can’t wait for the community to see our new bus! #EMSD37pride
Mr. Von Thun’s PE class @RidgewoodEMSD is where it’s at this morning. #EMSD37pride
I made some new friends on our first day of school today @HillcrestEMSD. #firstdayofschool #EMSD37pride
Undoubtedly!
It’s great having our educators back today. It’s going to be a great year in @EMSD37! #EMSD37pride
It's not always easy to find positivity but I love the perspective of @jlawrence1125 and especially this quote: "The only justification for ever looking down on a brother is to pick him up."
Our world would be a lot better place (so would this app) if we remembered those words.
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Those are pretty darned sweet. #Ragnar
*searching for the bajillion likes button on this bird app*
There’s something so exciting about brand new teachers’ classrooms and watching them get it ready all summer long. So much wonder. So much self-drive. So much innocence.
The sad part is when we see a new teacher lose that because they don’t feel supported during their first year.
Support your new teachers.
🔺Check on them daily.
🔸Model lessons for them.
🔺Provide them an automatic coaching cycle with the instructional coach on day 1.
🔸Provide specific feedback.
🔺Model the first phone call home.
🔸Pre-plan their first parent conf and do it with them.
🔺Simply ask, “How can I help?” And ask often.
Teachers will be more likely to stay in the profession when they feel supported. Plain and simple.
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Online registration for the 2023-24 school year will close THIS FRIDAY, June 2nd.
Click on the link below to get started.
emsd37.org/article/1096130
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IASA is here to help all incoming leaders hit the ground running in their new role of superintendent! Please save these dates for this complimentary event. Registration site will be launching soon.
@OldSageSupt
East Moline School District 37 - District Newsletter
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We appreciate THE @drorzel coming to speak with the Black Hawk @IllinoisASA region yesterday afternoon at the @EMELC_EMSD37. We are fortunate to have her leadership and tireless advocacy for superintendents across the state!
Happy 100th Day, @EMSD37! @RidgewoodEMSD got into the spirit today with our administrative team dressed up for the fun! #EMSD37pride
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The EMSD 2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available.
emsd37.org/article/973639
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Fully funding EBF with at least $550 million in FY24 is the best way for the state to work to address systemic inequities in K-12 education. @GovPritzker please invest $550M more in EBF in FY24
#FundtheFormula
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Employment opportunities in the EMSD Transportation Department.
Apply here: applitrack.com/emsd37/online…
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1/ One of my favorite books the past few years has been the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX), which is a framework for achieving goals and making progress in organizations. A brief thread on how school teams can use the concepts to build a culture of focus and accountability:
7/ Establish regular check-ins to review progress and hold team members accountable for their actions. This could be weekly or monthly meetings where progress is reviewed and any challenges or obstacles are addressed.
8/ By utilizing the 4DX framework, school teams can create a culture of focus and accountability and make progress towards important goals.
(A BIG THANKS to @ScottKuffel for introducing me to 4DX!)