Kiesha Shepard

Leadership isn’t about being liked by everyone, it’s about doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.

Such a fun day celebrating #poeminyourpocketday with RRE students @FranklinISD! It was so exciting seeing our students reading and sharing the joy of poetry with one another!

One thing we heard consistently from our Assistant Principal Leadership Academy participants: Leaders need space to think—outside of their own district. Space to step back. To hear different perspectives. To reflect on their leadership. That space matters. 🤍 #TXAPL

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My heart is filled with joy to not only be an Assistant Principal to these incredible RRE first graders @FranklinISD but to be their guest poet for the day! I shared some of the ones from my blog site, and I can’t wait to read some of theirs as they become poets as well 💚

You can’t teach them if they don’t trust you. Relationship first.

This is important! 🧡

Our outstanding teachers at Roland Reynolds Elementary @FranklinISD worked so hard together today to make restorative conflict resolution mats for our students to utilize in the classrooms.

Let’s be intentional with our words. Be the one who builds others up. Tell people you love them. Tell people you’re proud of them. Never waste an unspoken blessing.

The only way through fear is forward. What’s the next step you need to take? #Courage #YouGotThis

A common excuse I get when working with leaders on implementing a leadership system: "I just don't have the time." Yes, because you're busy putting out fires, repeating yourself and dealing with reality of NOT having a system. Leading intentionally gives you your time back.

People are drawn more to those who lead from a place of love than to those who lead out of fear. Build up, don't tear down Call people up, not out Fight for your team, not against them Empower, don't overpower To love your team is to fight for their highest good.

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Commitment over time leads to results. Show up every day. Be driven by purpose, not ego. Be in it for the impact, not the attention.

Your thoughts are magnets. Expect negativity, you’ll find it. Expect growth, you’ll create it. Energy flows where your mindset goes.

Connection.

Love this! 🧡

“Supporting others is not about getting something back. It is about making the world better by elevating others' greatness. And by elevating others, you ultimately elevate the education profession.” 3 Strategies for Elevating Others in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership mailchi.mp/georgecouros/f…