Thank you, Whole Child Champions!

October is National Principals Month, and we asked five new school principals to talk about their first year on the job – what surprised them, what they’re learning and what spurred them to leave the familiarity of the classroom.
 

While they have different backgrounds and experiences, they hold many similar core hopes and beliefs. They want children to succeed. They saw the impact they could make in just one classroom and wanted to expand their reach. They also wondered if, in leaving their classrooms, they would lose the ability to make deep connections with students and families.

What they’ve found is worthy, hard work where they can still have the meaningful relationships that matter so much to them. They serve as role models, leaders, and thought partners to those in their school community.

Thank you, principals! We value what you do and the impact it makes on every student, every day.  

November 11-15 is National School Psychology Week, and we sat down with school psychologist Tracy Pennington, to talk about the things that bring her joy in her role and the many ways her and her colleagues support students and staff. 

 

Tracy is part of a dedicated team who provide academic, behavioral and mental health support to students across TPS. They work to encourage positive behavior, support learning diversity, enhance academic achievement, strengthen the relationships between families and schools, and much more. They also collaborate with teachers and specialists to help make our schools safe and supportive learning environments.

Thank you, school psychologists! We value what you do and recognize the huge impact you make on TPS students, staff and families every day.