Calling all education leaders and innovators! Your story matters, and we want to hear it! Submit your proposal for the 2024 IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference (deadline is March 31). Let’s inspire and learn together! ow.ly/yatB50QFpqT

Too soon to be excited about this? Nah! #cel24 #BostonMA

More Than Mindfulness: A Schoolwide Approach to Building Emotional Literacy — Dr. Michael Allen will help you lead mindfulness practices to develop positive relationships with staff members and students. January 30, 9 a.m.-Noon. Register today!ow.ly/S2lq50QbEe6

Culturally Responsive School Leadership: Moving from Theory to Practice — What is culturally responsive leadership and why is it necessary? What do culturally responsive school leaders believe and what do they do? February 1, 9 a.m.-Noon. Register today!ow.ly/gImI50Qru17

Successful Leadership: The Influence of Learning Teams — Establish a systemic approach to continuous improvement through collaboration and learning teams. February 9, 9 a.m.-Noon. Register today!ow.ly/YlGW50QrvkC

Shout out to Lockport Township High School for their response to the Central ceiling collapse. Tchrs shared that admin has been great. Admin shared that tchrs have been great. They all say students have been great. That's a community! Bob McBride John Greenan Kerri Green Lorie Cristofaro

Thank you, Michele Bertola , for partnering with me at today's Illinois Principals Association academy on Family Engagement. You rock! Thanks, too, to all the attendees; you shared some great ideas.

Strong Entry for a Lasting Legacy — Join Dr. Amy Dixon & Dr. Daniel D. Krause to create a vision, prepare for the first days of school, set goals, and build your success plan! June 28, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. In-person/virtual options available! Register now! ow.ly/J4FH50OGbV1

A solid mentoring program for new school leaders is essential in supporting increased performance and extending years in the role. The IPA offers 40 hours of mentoring to first-time, first-year lead/head principals at no cost. Apply today! ow.ly/w3aC50OprAm

Hope to see you at the I-Grow Summit! I look forward to sharing information about our mentoring program and learning from all the fabulous people attending! Illinois Principals Association Dr. Susan Homes

Please share this wonderful opportunity with all first-time, first-year lead principals. Check out the IPA website for other mentoring and coaching opportunities. Everyone deserves a mentor! ilprincipals.org/mentoring/

Join us for the last social hour of the year!! Emily Meixner
SMP Nicholas Emmanuele Christopher Bronke, Ed.D Janice Schwarze Kelli Dunston Liz Bertolini Lietz Amy Marshall Jennifer Beaugris Kia Jane Richmond Stacy Young
Oona Marie Abrams Lindsay Barna Matthew Parrilli Jenelle Williams Signup tinyurl.com/cel23social

Thanks Lorie Cristofaro . Michele Bertola and I loved hearing all the great ideas from participants. This work is so important; we need to prioritize BELONGING!

Some great thoughts about leadership this morning:
3 Reasons People Follow You leadershipfreak.blog/2023/04/04/3-r…

Do you know a first-time, first-year lead principal? If so, please share this exciting news! Everyone deserves a mentor! Illinois Principals Association

Looking forward to the next NCTE CEL Book Club hosted by Amy Marshall & ShelfieTalk in April and May! Two dates: come to one or both! Open to CEL and NCTE members! (And, when you register, don't miss the discount code for the book!) forms.gle/orehgSEKoP8PTX… JoEllen McCarthy

Too many to include them all but here's a start: Michele Bertola Alexia Ellett Jill Geocaris Lorie Cristofaro Dr. Susan Homes Georgia Hash DGN Athletic Department Gina Corolla Ziccardi Maureen Cheever Dr. Erin Ludwick-Solodky Michelle Cannan Dr. Kelly Zuerner Jill Browning, APR Heather Rocco Thankful for all the ladies in my life.

Please help us spread the word. Every leader deserves a strong mentor and opportunities to network with other leaders. IPA has over 200 trained successful mentors and coaches ready to support new leaders! Illinois Principals Association #togetherisbetter

Mark your calendar for this wonderful event! You won't be disappointed! Illinois Principals Association

It was great to see you and connect with so many great women. Love the picture of the 4 of us Jori Bowen Barb Georges Michele Bertola