Excited to have our new counselor Ms. Barnhart start this month and already make great connections with students and staff ##EllisExplorers

A3: Our district uses Core Values to learn more about candidates. Easy enough to access so it gets people talking but you can learn so.much from hiw they see themselves and hiw Reflective they are. #LeadLAP

A2: Interview questions are tricky - ones with scenarios that prompt their next steps and reactions, like what you do if a child is struggling, help to learn more about their mindset going in #LeadLAP

Morning announcements thought: You can get fancy with video and green screen or keep it simple on the PA system, but either way empower the students to take control, writing their own script and being the voice of the school #EllisExplorers

A1: Ways we try to keep everyone moving forward together - clear and consistent communication, daily authentic conversations, leadership team, regular schoolwide assemblies, focus on meaningful collective goals #LeadLAP

Happy Saturday! We actually had a full week of school this week after the snow blast at the beginning of January. Proud Principal Northern Virginia. #LeadLAP

Good morning everyone. It's time to get this party started.
Please let us know who you are, where you are, and what you do? I'm looking forward to our chat this morning and learning with you all. #LeadLAP

One the best parts of #PrincipalLife is receiving personalized artwork from your students! ##EllisExplorers

New sweatshirts for every staff member including teachers, custodians, kitchen staff, and bus drivers. Can't have a "One Crew" motto without taking care of everyone! #EllisExplorers

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