Katie Mackrory-Armstrong

These Bellmoore Leaders were nominated for the Jays LIT program! After completing the leadership program run by @JaysCare they got some nice swag! @Bellmoore_HWDSB @HWDSB

@Bellmoore_HWDSB Champions!!!

@Bellmoore_HWDSB Junior Girls the Championship!

Good luck to our Bellmoore Junior Girls team in playoffs vs Lawfield today! @Bellmoore_HWDSB

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@SMilinovich @Bellmoore_HWDSB ‘When we’re feeling seen…we will rise…’ and we have began to as a staff because of your leadership. The impact you’ve had to Bellmoore in such a short time is something we have needed for so long! We so appreciate you!!!

Wow! Thank you for such a meaningful gift today mystery @Bellmoore_HWDSB staff! What a thoughtful random act of kindness that lifted me up with such positivity. I am grateful for you and appreciate you. #leadwithyour❤️

Since our meeting in May 2022 where we recommended significant improvements to the draft #whistleblowerpolicy to incorporate human rights & equity language (they seemed agreeable) there has been no further communication from @HWDSB. 1/

Leaders if teachers never have the opportunity to give input or feedback then you don't have a strong team. In fact, you don't have a team at all.

#ETFOAM2022 seeing my grandfathers name as a past President in 1948! At my first AGM Gala for ETFO #percydiebel

Strong emotions can help to explain behavior, but they don't excuse misbehavior. You can't always control what you feel. You do get to decide whether, when, and how you express it. A mark of emotional intelligence is being thoughtful about the impact of your moods on others.

Don't mistake assertiveness for aggression. Being assertive is advocating for your interests. Being aggressive is attacking other people's interests. Standing up for your ideals doesn't make you pushy—it stops you from being a pushover. It's not selfish—it's self-preservation.

One of the clearest signs of learning is rethinking your assumptions and revising your opinions. 21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread...

Today Bellmoore was visited by several players from the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Forge FC Soccer Team. Students had lots of fun participating in the "Be Fit" program. Thank you to the players for coming to Bellmoore and spending time with our students today!

Thank you again to the players from the Hamilton TiCats and Forge FC soccer team for visiting Bellmoore today. Students had a great time learning about the importance of being healthy, active and working as a team. #hwdsb

Bellmoore is now a gold certified Ontario Eco School! Thank you to our Eco Team for all their hard work this year. #hwdsb

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@Bellmoore_HWDSB Excited to get to go on a trip again! #grade8grads

@Bellmoore_HWDSB grad trip to Niagara!

@DrBradJohnson Yes yes yes!!!

Effective leaders focus on developing a culture of “we”. Here’s a few tips to help: * servant leader/focus on staff needs * build relationships * encourage collaboration * ask input/feedback * have their back * show appreciation * check on them/ SEL * be visible/ present