Husband | Father | Principal @RBMS_Official | Loudoun County Public Schools | Virginia MS Educator of the Year

Loudoun County, Virginia
Joined November 2012
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Meet the outstanding faculty for AMLE’s 2026 Leadership Institute! 🙌 They are handpicked experts in middle level education, known for their innovative approaches and deep dedication to the field. Learn more about their diverse educational backgrounds that help us customize the program around topics focused on your real-world challenges. Register at the Early Bird Rate now! amle.org/leadership
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Congratulations to Teacher of the Year nominees Bonnie Palmer and Maggie Booth, and to Principal of the Year nominee Dave Shaffer
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“This experience changed my approach as an educator. I have been raving about it ever since." -2024 Leadership Institute Alum You asked, we listened...early bird reg has been extended! Join us at the marquee event for middle school leaders & teams: ow.ly/3CS350VLEFX
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One of the greatest strengths of River Bend Middle School is our diversity, and tonight, we proudly continued the tradition of our Annual International Night. It was an incredible evening filled with culture, food, music, and community! @LCPSOfficial
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Brrr! Who is already thinking about summer?? 😎 Make your plans now to join us in New Orleans or Scottsdale for AMLE's transformative event for aspiring and current middle grades leaders and teams. ow.ly/vq1z50UvZb5
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Replying to @LEF4LCPS
@LEF4LCPS arranged for STEM learning labs made possible by grants contributed by, and in partnership with, @Equinix Foundation. Learning Undefeated set up their innovative mobile STEM labs outside of @RBMS_Official offering a hands-on STEM experience. lcps.pub/40jQIEO
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If we want to be student focused this fall, we have to be teacher focused first!
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Dave Shaffer retweeted
🚨 Act Fast! Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Join the Institute for Middle Level Leadership in 2024. Whether you're coming solo or with a team, don't miss this transformative learning retreat. Register by May 1st to secure your place! okt.to/cUDQBf
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Transform your leadership skills at the Institute for Middle Level Leadership. Dive into an enriching experience, either solo or with your team. With only 200 spots available for each session, these opportunities go fast! Secure your spot now: okt.to/ciW5AV
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An investment in teachers is investing in our children.
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Today kicks off our celebration of the wonderful things that happen each and every day in middle level education and we couldn't be more excited!  Check out AMLE's #MLEM landing page for resources and join us in leading from the Middle this March!  okt.to/oQLF3W
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Consistently reminding students that refining their skills comes from attempting tasks and learning from errors can serve as a potent motivator for sustained focus. #StudentLearning
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Children were not designed to sit quietly for hours.
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Around round of Pizza Wars!!! Shoutout to @RBMS_FACS for making this such a fun experience!
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This is pretty awesome! 🌷 📷 Unknown
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Registration is open for the National Schools to Watch Conference, June 22-24, 2023, in DC! Schools to Watch and aspiring Schools to Watch educators...we'll see you there! Register by January 31st to save $100 per person. middlegradesforum.org/confer…
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Our Institute faculty aren’t just experts on middle grades leadership, they’re also active practitioners implementing the middle school model in their own communities.  Meet the 2023 faculty and learn why they're so passionate about the middle grades 👉 okt.to/0ZaQt4
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River Bend READS
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