Jill Dinges

We did it! So proud of my team for taking on the task of #ibpyp authorization and CRUSHING our goals! Let’s keep inspiring our global learners!!! @ImagineCharters @iborganization conta.cc/3qyxgEG

When I was a building principal, we had a group of boys who were consistently getting office referrals during lunch for aggressive and disruptive behaviors. In the past, these behaviors had led to increasingly severe consequences that did not reduce the negative behaviors (and caused some students to be sent home and to miss instruction). I sat down with the group and we worked together to come up with a plan on what to do during lunch. One of the boys asked if we could start a knitting club, since his Auntie had recently taught him how to knit. Since he was a leader of the group, the other boys agreed. I asked them to come back tomorrow with some ideas of what to knit. The next day one of the boys said that he wanted to knit little hats for the preemies at the hospital, since his little cousin was there and that a nurse mentioned that they had run out of the little hats. The boys knitted daily and we delivered the hats to the hospital. We received many heartfelt thank you notes from families, nurses and doctors (and even an in-person visit with a personal thank you and cookies from a newborn's mom). This group continued to grow as did our ability to create knitted hats for preemies. This became a huge success for the participating students. There was significant improvement in the students’ behavior, attitude, achievement, and attendance. It is so important to think outside of the box for “win-win” solutions. It really isn’t the WHAT you do that is important, it is the WHY you are doing it! Our knitting group become a team, family, and community. #maslowbeforebloom

Thank you @RepPatFallon! #ENDALZ #Alzheimers

Please tell CMS to put effective FDA-approved treatments that slow clinical decline into the hands of #Alzheimers patients as quickly as possible. @RepPatFallon @JohnCornyn @SenTedCruz #ENDALZ

I spy @ZoeyMerchant

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When you know someone in this trailer but you’re really *not* supposed to know 😉

Just a friendly reminder...

You roll this into your classroom, what are you playing? (Bonus points for GIFs)

#CrimeStories with Nancy Grace: Young Mom of 2 on Morning Walk with Hubby MOWED DOWN BY ALLEGED BOOZER, NO ARREST crimeonline.com/2022/09/27/cri… via @crimeonlinenews

I know standardized testing is just one BIT of the picture of the whole child, but to get them to open their minds, think, and apply new knowledge in tough situations is truly a LIFE lesson! #ibpyp #LSLALeadstheway #SoarHigher #inquiry #approachestolearning #ibpypcandidate

@MichelobULTRA Ab.So.Lutely. 🤣

Some ways to grow into an even more effective leader, via @TCEA & @tnvora.

Ok, world—back me up here—I’m gonna need @billyjoel to make a “We Didn’t Start the Fire” 2.0 where he adds the 90s and the 2000s fires… What would he add???

@MichelobULTRA @nycmarathon I’m late to the party-but I’ve got stepzzzzz! Count me in!

Perspective. ❤️ #JoyfulLeaders (📸source unknown)

Feeling authentic appreciation from @ImagineCharters! Can’t wait to wear my prize AirPods Pro on my Imagine @SchoolsSw virtual coaching training today!