Stephanie Young

Here is a fun fact about the state where I live (Missouri). It can be 70° outside AND still have snow piles on the ground from the last big snowstorm. ❄️☀️☃️😎

We’ve had the BEST time at Explore with our @HickoryHillsSPS Spartans! We’ve watched kiddos learn, play, and read SO many books! Proud to be a part of the @officialSPS #ExploreSPS program! @DrGrenitaLathan @JASteingraber @AndreIllig @mykienash

Meet Nancy Smith, the @officialsps “Volunteer of the Year”, who says “Some of the nicest people I have ever met work with our students at Springfield Public Schools” – bit.ly/43OCxci. #TeamSPS #SPSProud @HickoryHillsSPS

Had a great convo with @PrincipalYoung about Consistency in leadership. Her Mount Rushmore includes @DrJ_Anderson and @lcruzconsulting youtube.com/watch?v=eRrUMT…

The @HickoryHillsSPS STUCO celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by greeting our amazing drivers with a snack & soda! We appreciate our @BusSps drivers’ commitment to getting all @officialSPS students to school safe & sound each day! 🚌🌟

Three weeks ago we had an entire week off school due to a massive ❄️snow❄️ storm. Tonight the 🌪️tornado🌪️ sirens are blaring & hail is pounding the windows. Spring in the Ozarks. 🙄😬🫤

Where school leaders put their feet in March, April, and May sends a clear message about what’s valued in a school. Put your feet in classrooms! Retain your top talent!

Had the opportunity to spend the day with the amazing Anne Crites as a part of the @officialSPS #SPSPrincipalForADay program! We celebrated students at an assembly, ate quesadillas made by FACS students, & talked about building culture through inclusion and education. Best day!

All our “moments” are either a speed bump, a hill, or a mountain. Remember, moments don’t define you, let them refine you. -LaVonna Roth #MOPWR2025

Educators - do you realize the power we have? We have the power to say something that will stick with a student until the day they die. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 That hits home. What words do we want our students to remember for the rest of their lives?

As educators, we are so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at school, but we’re also so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at home. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 Educators must find ways to disconnect & be present at home.

Do we - as educators - still see ourselves as learners? #MOPWR2025 @gcouros This really made me wonder - do we simply *think* of ourselves as lifelong learners, or are we actually engaging in meaningful activities each day that create new learning for us as educators?

@PrincipalYoung That’s awesome! Isn’t there a spider of the month club as well?

Some staff members think they are regular comedians. These are the *same* staff members that deserve an extra week of car line duty in January. 😂

Teacher-leaders make the difference! 🌟

@DelawareGivens @ozksfoodharvest @ImagineLearning @officialSPS @LaurenHassell12 🥰🥰🥰

Love this one. Root for others to win! @AmyRuzicka @MVNationSup @GOCSDMO @MASALeaders @MOASSP @MASALeaders @Gemes6133 @cgreen9475 @foxc6super @OranSupt @SuptMarkDHedger @marliewilliams @mrvanorden @Jdavis_Neosho @PrincipalYoung @KSPrincipals @JoshuaHillUS @MelVandevort #WinToday

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These @HickoryHillsSPS assistant principals are top notch! Today Mrs. Shatto & Mr. Johnson lead small groups of teachers focused on student & staff climate & culture. Their leadership makes a difference every day! #SPSleads @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig

Grateful for teacher leaders who facilitate learning for our @HickoryHillsSPS PBIS team; we are working to create & sustain an environment where all students have the greatest opportunities for success! @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig