Melissa Taylor

@DatelineNBC How about a story on “Where are those people that stormed the capitol on January 6 and were then pardoned?” We’d all love to know how their lives are going and if they still believe in their actions.

@IAGovernor This is from 2017. What has made your team change mindsets about IPERS?

Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, treat them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals. This is more important now than ever!

@oliver_dreher Beautiful!

What most people don’t realize about teachers: They’re often the most consistent non-family adult in a child’s life— and sometimes, the most consistent adult, period. Kids don’t just want consistency. They need it. And teachers quietly show up—every single day.

The little girl in that picture is all grown up & heading back to Lewis Central! After 29 years with the CBCSD, I am thrilled to announce that I will be the new K-3 TAG teacher for LC. Thankful for all the experiences I’ve had in the first part of my career! #notdoneyet #gotitans

How does @CoachSchroder always know exactly what we need for professional development? Always leveraging our knowledge in ways that can directly impact the work in our buildings with teachers and students! #mathcoaches

Collaborating with this team started my day with excitement. Feeling that passion for the art of teaching is contagious and these educators helped me find that feeling again. I’m not sure they will know how much my heart is impacted! @albeckman122 @ShelbiKlahn @WendyLutz2

I struggled with this a lot as a school leader. The culture of the building is shaped by what we PROMOTE…but also what we PERMIT. The people who work the hardest get frustrated when behaviors of those that don’t are tolerated. #LeadFromWhereYouAre

We have the best library clerk! Mrs. Martin (aka Mrs. Marshmallow) is always helping students and teachers find the perfect books! We also have a fantastic public library in Council Bluffs. Let's see how many library books you can read this month!

Adults in schools, We must choose our discomfort: Stay uncomfortable with low achievement & blame kids OR Embrace discomfort by changing our practices. Change is hard, but it leads to growth, while staying the same keeps us (& them) stuck. Choose productive discomfort.

@Lynx_vball Congratulations to Aubrey!

Congratulations Aubrey!! We are proud of you and excited to watch you continue your volleyball and academic career!

Estimation Station is back!

College View is so fortunate to have a School Counselor that always puts students and families first! Please take the time to say thank you to Mrs. Degner this week.

Elon Musk is a terrible president.

Meeting with this team this morning truly made my day! These 4th grade teachers are so dedicated and committed to every student! They are relentless problem solvers and put joy in their jobs even when some days are bleak. Thank you! @KlahnShelbi @albeckman122

Agency for teachers- choosing PD sessions to improve our own learning! Growing our own knowledge to be better for our students! Great way to return after break! #cbcsd #ThisIsUs

Excellence is achievable when staff feel valued, supported, and strengths maximized! DoctorBradJohnson.com

Reminder from T @MrsHunter_OAK: You can't get to the deep learning without going through the discomfort of mistake-making! #GrowthMindset

Powerful reminder! 🙌