Joshua Andres

Dr. Joshua Andres, Ed.D. What a journey it has been!!!!! I successfully defended my dissertation this afternoon and am overwhelmed reflecting on what this journey entailed. Earning my doctorate isn't about accolades or a fancy title... it's about a deep-rooted fire within myself to achieve something far greater than I thought I was destined to achieve. A pivotal moment in my life was when my mom passed away when I was 17, a junior in high school. Shortly after her passing, I began to internalize that I wanted a different life for myself... to NEVER be told I wasn't good enough, which is how I imagine my mom felt for much of her life. I am dedicating this work to three people: my husband, my son, and my mom. Thank you to the family, friends, classmates, and committee members who joined me via Zoom today, and for your ongoing support along the way. There’s no way I would have accomplished this alone. Special shoutout to my husband, Benny. The doctoral journey is a quite selfish one… requiring a significant amount of time away from parenting or my partner but he has been rooting for my every step of the way. ❤️ Next up is the MSUM hooding ceremony and graduation in May but I am officially Ed.DONE!!!!

First @TartanHS home football game tonight! It was a great time seeing the community in action and even more special to share it with my fam. @TartanActivity @isd622

Attending the #NationalNightOut event with Tartan High School was the perfect opportunity for me to start connecting with the @isd622 community! Thank you @BGCTC1 for sponsoring the event to unite the neighborhoods. 28 days until school starts! #TartanTitans #TitanPride

@FMRealtorRick @FargoNDSchools @isd622 Woah, small world!!!!

@JDAndres92 @FargoNDSchools @isd622 As a former Tartan Titan myself, I wish you all the best !

Today marks the end of an era with @FargoNDSchools. 9 years of growth, connections, & fun that I’ll cherish forever. Special shoutout to my admin team & now friends @ North for an incredible 3 years. Now onto @isd622.. PUMPED to meet my future students & colleagues! #TartanTitans

@FNHPrincipal Thank you 😊 I will always carry that #NorthsidePride with me!

Sad to see you go @JDAndres92 but very excited for you to tackle your next adventure. Tartan is getting a great person and a talented leader. Once a Spartan always a Spartan!

Timed mile in PE classes today… so I had to hop into one and show our students that this out of shape principal can run! 5:31 with track spikes! Ps I’m really going to miss working at Fargo North next year 💙 #NorthsidePride #FPSproud @FargoNDSchools

Look ma, I made it 🥹 While I successfully defended and finished my doctorate degree in September, today’s commencement ceremony was the official closure to a long and incredible journey of learning. However, as a lifelong learner, I am eager to keep learning, growing, and developing the story of me and the world around me. Sharing this moment with my supportive husband and proud son is what I really want to hold onto forever. I wouldn’t be here without them. Love y’all. Thanks for believing in me. Xoxo, Dr. Andres (but please call me Josh 🙂) @MSUMoorhead @MSUMGradStudies

I joined the Native American Cultural Studies class today and learned about the meaning of a bead necklace. Students engaged in deep, meaningful conversations about who inspires them and I created a bead necklace that I will wear with pride. Thank you Ricky, Melody, and Darlene for a wonderful afternoon. The lessons learned today will surely leave a lasting impact on our students. #FPSproud @FargoNDSchools

Dress Like A Student Day… how’d we do?! Students are slowly catching on about the #UndergroundSpiritWeek 😃 #NorthsidePride #Spartans @FargoNDSchools

Starting this PD day with FREE @cariboucoffee. Thank you FNH Booster Club!!! #NorthsidePride #Spartans

@MSUM_EdD CONGRATS Dr. Cate!!!!

❤️🖤 Congratulations to Adrianna Cate for a successful dissertation defense! 💐💐💐 Adrianna teaches in China, and her research focused on developing a K-12 holistic framework for professional development. Great job, Dr. Cate! 💯 We are very proud of you! 🔥🐉🔥

Our cheer squad AT PRACTICE today… imagine them at a game?! 😱👏🏼 Way to slay, Spartans!!! 💯 Very proud to see (and hear) your passion and artistic talents shine within the school!

First night of holiday break and our admin team is lucky enough to experience girls hockey, girls basketball, boys basketball, AND improv!! Have a safe and wonderful holiday break, Spartans!

The Student AND Staff School Improvement Teams merged today as we focus on improving student outcomes re: respectful behaviors. Student voice and leadership can create real impact when given the space & trust to do so. I’m always reminded to step aside and watch the magic happen when young leaders commit to improving the school experience for all. SOOO proud of the work these two teams do! #Spartans #ChangeMakers #StudentLeaders #Leadership

Zero fun was had today…

Capturing the essence of Homecoming at Fargo North this week with only 4 pictures is impossible… but here’s my best effort. Greatest students, staff, school, and team. Go Spartans! #SpartanPride #Homecoming #HOCO #FargoNorth

Kicking off homecoming week with Toga Day!

Senior Night ⚽️ Thank you HOSA Club (Health Sciences) for serving confessions tonight! #SpartanPride #NorthsidePride