Thanks Kyndal Monsanto! Literacy instruction is on 🔥 Hickory Hills School!

BIG thanks to Bus SPS for allowing bus drivers to *Drop Everything And Read* to our students today! Here’s Mr. Greg, reading to Mrs. Woods’ kindergarten class at Hickory Hills School! #SPSreadtosucceed Springfield Public Schools

The MAESP Legislative Committee gathered in JC to discuss and develop advocacy efforts. Remarkable leaders representing all PreK-8 schools! 🏫 #WeLeadMO

Grateful for teacher leaders who facilitate learning for our Hickory Hills School PBIS team; we are working to create & sustain an environment where all students have the greatest opportunities for success! Springfield Public Schools @krollins41 Andre Illig

These Hickory Hills School assistant principals are top notch! Today Mrs. Shatto & Mr. Johnson lead small groups of teachers focused on student & staff climate & culture. Their leadership makes a difference every day! #SPSleads Springfield Public Schools @krollins41 Andre Illig

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Love this one. Root for others to win! Amy Ruzicka Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn Greater Ozarks Cooperating School Districts MASA Leaders MoASSP MASA Leaders Scott Gemes Clarence Green Dr. Paul Fregeau Dr. Adam E. Friga MarkDHedger Marlie Williams Mary Van Orden Jim Davis Stephanie Young KSPrincipals Joshua Hill 𝓓𝓻. 𝓜𝓮𝓵 𝓥𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓻𝓽 🎼 #WinToday

Teacher-leaders make the difference! 🌟

Some staff members think they are regular comedians. These are the *same* staff members that deserve an extra week of car line duty in January. 😂

Do we - as educators - still see ourselves as learners? #MOPWR2025 George Couros This really made me wonder - do we simply *think* of ourselves as lifelong learners, or are we actually engaging in meaningful activities each day that create new learning for us as educators?

As educators, we are so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at school, but we’re also so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at home. -George Couros #MOPWR2025 Educators must find ways to disconnect & be present at home.

Educators - do you realize the power we have? We have the power to say something that will stick with a student until the day they die. -George Couros #MOPWR2025 That hits home. What words do we want our students to remember for the rest of their lives?

All our “moments” are either a speed bump, a hill, or a mountain. Remember, moments don’t define you, let them refine you. -LaVonna Roth #MOPWR2025

Had the opportunity to spend the day with the amazing Anne Crites as a part of the Springfield Public Schools #SPSPrincipalForADay program! We celebrated students at an assembly, ate quesadillas made by FACS students, & talked about building culture through inclusion and education. Best day!

Where school leaders put their feet in March, April, and May sends a clear message about what’s valued in a school. Put your feet in classrooms! Retain your top talent!

Three weeks ago we had an entire week off school due to a massive ❄️snow❄️ storm. Tonight the 🌪️tornado🌪️ sirens are blaring & hail is pounding the windows. Spring in the Ozarks. 🙄😬🫤

The Hickory Hills School STUCO celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by greeting our amazing drivers with a snack & soda! We appreciate our Bus SPS drivers’ commitment to getting all Springfield Public Schools students to school safe & sound each day! 🚌🌟

Had a great convo with Stephanie Young about Consistency in leadership. Her Mount Rushmore includes J Anderson and Luis F. Cruz youtube.com/watch?v=eRrUMT…

Meet Nancy Smith, the @officialsps “Volunteer of the Year”, who says “Some of the nicest people I have ever met work with our students at Springfield Public Schools” – bit.ly/43OCxci. #TeamSPS #SPSProud Hickory Hills School

We’ve had the BEST time at Explore with our Hickory Hills School Spartans! We’ve watched kiddos learn, play, and read SO many books! Proud to be a part of the Springfield Public Schools #ExploreSPS program! Dr. Grenita Lathan Jason Steingraber Andre Illig Mykie Nash, Ed.D.