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🔥 Moseley Middle School kicked things off in style with a staff cookout to welcome team members and their families to campus for the first time! Just 19 days until the Moseley Mustangs arrive for their very first day of school! 🐎🎉

The mark of exceptional leadership isn't in what leaders achieve, but in how they unlock possibilities others never saw in themselves. When people shatter their own ceilings, that's where true transformation begins. #LeadershipMatters

This girl!! She has worked hard all year to be better and grow, goes out of her way to help others, and is excited about learning. She is THE definition of Rushing Excellence! @ProsperRushing #RushingAllAlways

Over the last few weeks students have been analyzing rhetorical devices and logical fallacies through stations, board games, and primary source documents! Next up: Food Truck! @ProsperRushing #RushingAllAlways

Hear me out…this Halloween was the best Halloween! Student worked in collaborative groups to create a Halloween inspired informational text! They were highly engaged and very excited as they created their posters! #RushingAllAlways @ProsperRushing

Body Biographies in 7th Grade ELAR over The Outsiders! Students worked hard to capture their chosen character’s story in a visually appealing way! #RushingAllAlways @ProsperRushing

The @RushingRaptors 7A Volleyball team voted me Teacher of the Week! I’m so thankful for the honor and so proud of how hard the girls played at the game! What a great game! @ProsperRushing #AllAlways

Such an amazing start to an amazing school year! First pep rally of the year, team building, and academic discourse! I love it here! #ProsperProud #AllAlways @ProsperRushing

Two weeks in and we have 2,595 books checked out! 👏🏼 #ProsperProud @ProsperRushing @PISD_Libraries

7th Grade ELAR (@ProsperRushing’s Version) #RushingAllAlways #ProsperProud

I felt honored that I got to share this story at convocation and hear the countless others that only confirmed that Prosper is THE place to be! @Hferguson28 thank you for the laughs throughout too!

After seeing many teachers choose @ProsperISD, then being told to choose Prosper by @A_L_Hardwick from 300 miles away, I decided to choose Prosper. That decision has been an AMAZING one & I’ve felt absolutely loved in this district #RushingAllAlways @ProsperRushing #ProsperProud

@Hferguson28 visited my classroom and left a wonderful reminder to kick off the 24-25 school year! @ProsperISD @ProsperRushing

No teacher should have to uber or bartend to make ends meet. Respecting teachers means paying them a livable wage.

@JimBarnesMS Yearbooks have arrived and have been distributed! This is our boldest story yet! #JBMSisBOLD #1heart1seguin

Phil Jackson said, "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." Great teams know how to come together. • They trust each other. • They communicate. • They connect. A great team is not a group of individuals seeking personal recognition, it's a collective group that trust each other enough to work towards a common goal. They work together and they care for each other. Great teams remove their ego from the decision-making. 8 Things that Bring a Team Together: 1. Vision: A compelling vision provides direction, alignment, and inspiration. When there is a shared vision, it brings everyone together for one shared purpose. It aligns team members towards common objectives, fosters that sense of purpose, and provides a framework for decision-making and action. 2. Connection: You can't lead and create change without connecting and building relationships. People have to know who you are and know that you care for them. Building connections creates a sense of belonging and camaraderie, which enhances cooperation, reduces conflict, and makes the environment more enjoyable and productive. 3. Trust: Trust is earned, not given. People have to know that you are reliable and a person of integrity. When people know what everyone stands for, they can begin to trust each other. Trust is crucial because it enables open communication, reduces the need for constant supervision, and allows for vulnerability, which is key to genuine teamwork and problem-solving. 4. Communication: Teamwork begins and ends with your ability to communicate with each other. This means sharing and receiving information, decisions, ideas, and feelings. It's important to make sure people feel heard and understand what is expected. This prevents misunderstandings, improves collaboration, and supports effective problem-solving and decision-making. 5. Optimism: Optimism matters because it brings strength, resilience, and hope during those tough times. It brings teams together through a positive outlook towards team goals. Optimism helps teams to persevere through challenges, view setbacks as opportunities for growth, and maintain motivation and morale. 6. Enthusiasm: Your energy is contagious. Bring energy and enthusiasm every day for what you do and how you do it. A positive energy brings eagerness and engagement. It brings people together because it drives that engagement and increases productivity. Enthusiasm can uplift an entire team's spirit and commitment during tough those days. 7. Respect: If you have trust and respect, positive conflict will lead to growth. Respect means valuing each other's contributions, qualities, and differences. It's essential for creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment which improves cooperation and reduces conflicts. 8. Gratitude: A moment of gratitude makes a difference in your attitude. It means acknowledging and appreciating each other's efforts and contributions. Celebrate the small wins and victories. It matters because it creates a culture of appreciation and strengthens team bonds, making team members feel more valued and motivated. "The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great achievement." - John Maxwell - - - Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this!

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It's another #leadership lesson from Ted Lasso and @sjunkins 🐟🫶 ____________________ sbee.link/cn4aqbjmw3 #cpchat #apchat #suptchat

DISTRICT CHAMPS!!! It was a privilege to coach these girls this season 💛🏐🥇🖤

I am so happy to announce the successful defense of my dissertation! @BaylorSOE #SicEm #EdD