Erica McDonald

“I love being a principal in Blue Valley because it gives me the unique opportunity to support not just individual students or classrooms but an entire school community. Every day I get to help shape a positive, inclusive culture where both students and staff can thrive. I find deep purpose in empowering students and educators, celebrating growth and ensuring every child feels seen, supported and challenged to reach their potential. What’s most fulfilling is knowing that the decisions I make — whether big-picture or day-to-day — can have a lasting impact.” — Erica McDonald, @OTECougars principal 💚 On National School Principals Day, we want to celebrate our extraordinary principals like Erica! We're thankful for your tireless effort, leadership and support in everything you do to guide our students, staff and schools to excellence! #BVTogether #ChampionsOfLearning

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@TaylorFegan, what a deserving honor! We are proud to have you as this year’s building nominee. Keep shining bright, Taylor! ✨

The training we received today on @ConsciousDiscip from the one and only @TabathaRosproy will definitely prove to be beneficial @OTECougars this year and beyond!

Welcome to Blue Valley and Overland Trail Elementary! We are excited to begin the 23-24 school year with the newest members of our staff. @bvschools @OTEMcDonald @OTEAnderson #bvtogether

@OTEAnderson @bvschools @OTECougars I’m SO lucky and excited to have you as a teammate, Alicia! ♥️

First day of administration in the @bvschools! I’m so excited and looking forward to working alongside @OTEMcDonald @OTECougars!! #bvtogther

@CPEWildcats It was FUN inviting our newest CPE Wildcats to Kindergarten Roundup! Welcome to Cottonwood Point, Class of 2036! 🤠 🎈

@OTECougars @OTEHansen @ksdehq @bvschools @KCA_counselors Well-deserved, Mrs. Harsch. I’m incredibly proud of you. You are doing amazing and lasting work! ♥️

Congratulations to our counselor, Emily Harsch! She was recognized today as the Kansas recipient of the Promise Award 🫶🏻 This prestigious recognition was awarded to Mrs. Harsch for her outstanding work as a first year counselor! #OTECougars #BetterTogether

@CPEWildcats Thank you for the love shown today—CPE spoiled me! ♥️

Wishing @CPEMcDonald a very happy birthday!

@cpewildcats What a great few days we shared—we are ready for 2023!

@tomerrigan Thank you! ♥️

@coespinoza @SpringfieldSMNW Thank you ♥️

Congratulations!! They are so lucky to have you. You are such an inspiration!❤️🎉🎊@CPEMcDonald @coespinoza @SpringfieldSMNW

@dstubblefield Thank you—you’ve been an inspiration throughout my journey. 🙏🏾

Congrats Erica‼️ You are going to do great things for Cottonwood Point!!

New year, new beginnings. From a KSU Wildcat, to a Baker Wildcat, and now a Cottonwood Point Wildcat. Beginning this year as Principal at Cottonwood Point Elementary brings me all the joy. Thank you to everyone who supported me up to this accomplishment. Happy New Year! 🐾 🎆

We are #bettertogether, OTE! 🐾

These 3rd graders had an OUT OF THIS WORLD performance tonight! “Spaced Out” was so much fun! Thank you for all of your hard work Mrs. Stroud! #OTEcougars #BetterTogether #ReachForTheStars #SpaceRocks

Get excited @OTECougars, @storywalk is here! Check out Leaves by Ezra Stein next time you are outside. Thanks to the @BVEdFoundation for this engaging opportunity. @bvlibraries

@bvschneggs students are enjoying an awesome read aloud by Mrs. Mason, @OTECougarsLMC, in library checkout this morning! @OTECougars 📚 🐛

@MisterCavey Yes, yes! 🙌🏾

By removing letter-grades and percentages from the picture, we're also getting rid of rank-and-sort. We're saying goodbye to trophy culture. Instead, we're saying that we are a learning community. We pursue proficiency together because we are all developing learners. #BCed

@mitzipete Mitzi, those times were TOO GOOD not to repeat. ❤️

It was a fun day for OTE Cougars! 🎃