
Katie Laird
@kblaird
Assistant Principal at Hillcrest Middle School. Go Hawks! 💜💛🍎📚✏️
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http://www.hillcrestms.com 29-07-2012 17:34:51
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What an inspiring podcast w/practical tips on the importance of student engagement, classroom management, & supportive colleagues. “The most important thing in the moment is to get the focus back on learning.” How lucky am I to have the best work bestie?!Thanks, Katie Powell!

Thank you! I just listened while my son was at soccer practice and this was terrific. I feel especially lucky for the collaborative leadership and partnership I have with Bryan Rickert and appreciative that I never feel like I’m on an island!

Happy birthday to a partner who is always up for a challenge & new adventure! From presenting PD to cooking breakfast for the staff to playing pep rally games to volunteering at the town golf tournament, the fun factor is always high! Have the best day & year, Bryan Rickert!




When you’re out of town all weekend for your kids’ basketball tournament but you have the best partner who packed an extra bowl of homemade soup for lunch. Thanks, Bryan Rickert! 🙌🏻 #collaborativeleadership #learngrowleadtogether


Love this cooperative learning strategy as a way to check understanding while also increasing engagement in the classroom. Bryan Rickert, let’s model this at our April faculty meeting!! Thank you, Dr. Catlin Tucker!




It’s always a professional highlight to connect w/other middle school educators at the annual NELMS Conference & I’m so fortunate that Bryan Rickert and I could present on #collaborativeleadership. New learning, networking, and a key takeaway: time to write our book!📖🤩


One hour to run a 64 student Smash Bros. tournament? No problem! The kids had a BLAST, and it’s another great example of what is possible with strong collaboration! Thank you Michaela Durand & Katie Laird for partnering on this! #CollaborativeLeadership #Esports #LearnGrowLead

Thank you, @amle! What an honor for Bryan Rickert & I to chat w/ Phyllis Fagell, LCPC & Jessica about our collaborative leadership approach, including our shared vision, support & partnership, & collective commitment to professional learning. Listen in on how to #learngrowlead TOGETHER!

So honored that Bryan Rickert and I were able to chat with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC and Jessica. We hope others are inspired by our collaborative leadership approach to help build capacity, problem solve, and increase the fun factor! #LearnGrowLead #BetterTogether

You picked a great start to summer reading, Bryan Rickert! This book is full of tips about teachers as allies, developing character, engagement, relationships & the value of community. Can’t wait to share w/our staff. Thank you for writing, Kyle Schwartz! #learngrowlead


Super excited to spark new ideas for our Advisory program with tips from Erin Tobul and soobac77. Always appreciate resources from AMLE and my favorite reading partner, Bryan Rickert! This will help to grow our SEL integration and create more connections. #LearnGrowLead
