Laura Thomas

What is important to remember/consider when working to improve the culture of a district? #wopenspaces

A2 I want to try dropping an anchor! #wopenspaces

A1 I’m Laura and I’m currently a teacher at Monument but an aspiring administrator! #wopenspaces

Perfect way to start the week with some fabulous PD! #wopenspaces #Leadlap

Day 4...I’m thankful for my girlfriends! #wideopenspaces #gratitude #JoyfulLeaders

@IamEricNichols I love our wood stove!

Day 3: Grateful for this flame in our cozy home that my daughters gather around to get warm, read, do homework, chat, giggle, laugh and play in these winter months. #gratitude #wideopenspaces #JoyfulLeaders

Day 3...Today I’m thankful for HUMOR when this cutie flipped my day upside down because she decided her nose was a great place for a carrot chunk. #wideopenspaces #gratitude #JoyfulLeaders

Day 2...today I’m thankful for my students who motivate me everyday to be a beater teacher and are the reason I want to change the world! #wideopenspaces #gratitude #JoyfulLeaders

Day 1...I’m thankful for my family! They are my biggest cheerleaders, they keep me laughing, and love me unconditionally! #wideopenspaces #gratitude #JoyfulLeaders

Happy Thanksgiving...I have so many blessings in my life! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends! “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”– William Arthur Ward

@IamEricNichols Being in the classroom is something that I believe is critical for administrators to make a priority!

@LauraTh75678775 Depends on the amount of teachers a school has but if you've got 20 teachers....stop by those classrooms for a bit just two or three times a week! Being with teachers and kids will create or further relationship ships! #leadlap

This is the "secret sauce" of the principalship. Shouldn't be a secret! #LeadLAP

@IamEricNichols @RickJetter @RebeccaCoda Such an amazing two days! One of the best professional developments I’ve been to!

@RebeccaCoda @RickJetter #mysiblingfromanother #wideopenspaces #sldunktank

I want to implement a basic RTI in my IIP and use the work I do to overcome the resistance I am encountering and gain teacher buy-in! #sldunktank

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care” -Unknown #sldunktank @RebeccaCoda @RickJetter #sldunktank

Connecting with like professionals and knowing you’re not alone...priceless! #ORDeptEd #sldunktank