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Erin Gerdes

@ErinGerdes

Learner * Leader * BOYMOM

 Texas
Joined August 2011
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Legacy Circle is together again! Leaders who remain engaged, sharing wisdom, mentoring others, and continuing to make an impact long after their cohort year. @N2Learning #N2Learning
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Absolutely LOVED getting to learn and connect again with @N2Learning - this time, as a Facilitator! Proud to be a part of the Legacy Circle and value every moment I get to be surrounded with my fellow Texas Principals.
N2 Learning (@N2Learning) profile pictureN2 Learning@N2Learning22 Oct 2025
We couldn’t do this without you!!
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Day 2 of our Principals’ Institute opens with a legacy panel—a full-circle moment as principals who once sat in these seats return as facilitators to pour their hard-earned wisdom into those still writing their PI story. Grateful to learn from their journey. #TXPVI
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So true. 💛 🌐 teachergoals.com
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Sometimes leadership isn’t loud. It’s a nod, a hallway thank-you, an unexpected smile. (Inspiration via P @smgaillard)
"What keeps me going in leadership? The small, true things. A student’s unexpected smile. A teacher’s thank-you whispered in the hallway. A quiet moment where someone sees you. We may not always receive the applause. But we can give it. We can be the nod. We can be the smile. Those small moves? They matter. They are leadership. And when the room is quiet – lead anyway. You never know who might be listening for your cue." —Principal Sean Gaillard

ALT "What keeps me going in leadership? The small, true things. A student’s unexpected smile. A teacher’s thank-you whispered in the hallway. A quiet moment where someone sees you. We may not always receive the applause. But we can give it. We can be the nod. We can be the smile. Those small moves? They matter. They are leadership. And when the room is quiet – lead anyway. You never know who might be listening for your cue." —Principal Sean Gaillard

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Another inspiring book by @JonGordon11 Planning to share and implement these Team Tools with myself and our staff. ⛑️What a wonderful story about an amazing young man!
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N2 Learning@N2Learning9 Jun 2025
Erin Gerdes, PI 14, @GCISD, shares her Principals' Institute experience: 🌟 "The connections, perspectives, and expertise at PI are unmatched. Every session empowers me and leaves me eager to share and implement what I’ve learned. I don’t want it to end!" Join the journey!
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Wow! Amazing concert by our @GCISD Elementary Honor Choir! We are so proud of these talented kids and their hard working teachers!
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Leadership isn’t just about leading—it’s about empowering others to lead themselves and contribute to something greater. #PrincipalinBalance
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The JV boys competed at Walnut Creek CC in Mansfield and came home with 2nd place today. Team was led by Nick Voss (80) who finished in 2nd place individually. Great job men and keep working hard! #PFND
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The JV boys began their season today @texan_golf fall classic and finished in 2nd place as a team. Newcomer, Owen Gerdes, carded an 80 to take low individual medal for the tournament. Great things to come from him and the Panther JV team. Keep striving for greatness. #PFND
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From @tlnwilkinson: “Stealing awesome ideas like this is the best part of social media. Best morning work ever!!”
Handwritten chart titled "It's T.G.I.F. Time!" It has 4 questions, each with a bunch of sticky notes with answers underneath. The questions are: "What did you TRY this week?" "What are you GRATEFUL for?" "What INSPIRED you this week?" and "What was FUN this week?"

ALT Handwritten chart titled "It's T.G.I.F. Time!" It has 4 questions, each with a bunch of sticky notes with answers underneath. The questions are: "What did you TRY this week?" "What are you GRATEFUL for?" "What INSPIRED you this week?" and "What was FUN this week?"

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Here we go! Principal’s Institute 14 is ready to start a year of learning, collaborating, networking and making a difference in Texas public schools. #txpvi #leaders #educator
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We decided we are ‘the practical group’ haha Flats for the win! So much fun!! #txpvi
Grisel Wallace (@GriselRwallace) profile pictureGrisel Wallace@GriselRwallace9 Sep 2024
PI 14 Principals finding their “solemates” and making connections. #educator #principal #leader #connections
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Always a treat to hear from Texas superintendents! The principals enjoy their perspectives and experiences. #tvpvi #educator #leader ⁦@NISD⁩ ⁦@ProsperISD⁩ ⁦@friscoisd⁩
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Outstanding opening performance tonight by our ⁦⁦@BESTexans⁩ of The Lion King JR.!!
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Grateful for a wonderful Leadership Day to kickoff the school year! Ready to see our Texans!! ♥️🤠💙 #wearegcisd
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Thank you @Dr_HollyRay @KristiABrown and @scout2i for teaching us about HMH and Cyber Safety today at @BESTexans #WeAreGCISD
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Ready for some baseball!! Let’s go, DUDES! CHHS vs GV ⚾️
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BESPE@angie_bardin20 Feb 2023
GCISD Elementary PE PD Day @ChickenNPickle - thank you Coach Laura for the opportunity to learn a game for all ages. PE & Pickle ball make life better!! #BESTexans #PERocks @BES_CoachMac
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