Kelli Dunston

Leaders are not born. They’re made. There's no such thing as a natural leader. Everyone starts out with shortcomings as well as strengths. Leadership potential doesn't depend on the traits you possess. It emerges from the values you choose and the skills you learn.

#OTD in 1954, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in #BrownvBoard that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Nearly 70 years later, we remember this landmark decision as we continue to work towards an education system that is equal for all. archives.gov/education/less…

Our class “Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry” is nominated for a @DaytimeEmmys! We’re so honored to share this moment with the iconic @TheAmandaGorman.

Congratulations to our nine New Jersey schools that have earned the @usedgov @NatlBlueRibbon award for high student achievement. Job well done on this incredible honor. Check out the recipients here: bit.ly/3LlZJnx #GoodNewsinNJSchools

@TanisLeads @ncte_cel Yes….I think I will!!! Thank you for mentioning.😊

Pronouncing someone’s name correctly shows we see and respect their identity. This short TED talk is worth the watch! youtu.be/58tDCaEWfHI

This! 🙌 📷 @TeachQLD

"What's the purpose of school?" a teacher asked her class. This kid's answer makes our day. ❤️

More than 50 kids have already signed up for my Creator Club this summer! If you’ve got a kid who wants to learn more about drawing, comic-making, story-building, character creation, digital art, and more, head here for additional info and registration: jarrettlerner.com/creator-club/

Gov. Murphy is coming out swinging. He wants not only his gun control package to go up for a vote. He’s calling for a vote on the bills that would undo some of the strictest laws in the country. @WHYYNews #NewJersey

🥰 @MrsLakata will forever be my #workwifeforlife Room 303 & 305 is where it all began. Together is most certainly better. We can learn so much when we work together and learn from one another! #togetherisbetterPD @LakataMay

To all of the literacy coaches, reading specialists, and literacy leaders in my network, @ILAToday has just released a new curated collection of toolkit resources for coaching! Check it out: literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/… #ILA

In case you needed to hear this. 🧡 📷 Living Happy

*honored

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. ― Ralph W. Emerson #quote

This is exactly right! 💯

" You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right " !!! 🙊🙉🙈 Rosa Parks #BlackHistoryMonth

“I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free.” Remembering and honoring #RosaParks on her 109th birthday. #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenSoulOfTheMovement