001[music] Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> When I'm working with my staff, I really like to keep a coach's mentality, helping recognize what, you know, people are really already doing well and how we can use those skills and develop those skills to spring forward [music] and help them find their next better best. >> [music] >> One of the guiding principles that drives everything that I do is the belief that all students can learn and achieve great things if we set high expectations and believe in them. to inspire students to do that work. I make sure that I have daily conversations with them, but continuing to foster and build those relationships as [music] much as I can and remind them that they can do it if they
002also believe in themselves. Through those daily conversations, I [music] know that students get it when we're able to stop and they say, "I haven't gotten there yet, or I can't do it yet, but I'm going to keep working on it, Miss Strickland." And and those are probably some of the the best days that I have. >> [music] [music] >> As I walk through the building each day, I'm reminded of my purpose with just daily interactions. It's when I see a student who's typically non-verbal [music] or very shy stopping to communicate with me, a teacher or a friend. It's when I see those students get up on the stage to perform and sing. It's when I see a student who finally reaches their goal that they've set for themselves. It's when I see teachers sharing their
003successes and best practices and PLC's. It's when that behavior student that I've been working with, you know, day in and day out is able to implement their strategies to stay calm and control themselves. So, I live my purpose and I'm reminded of it every day just by walking down the halls of the school. [music] Being named assistant principal of the year for Johnston County Public Schools is an acknowledgement and a reminder for me. It's an acknowledgement of all of the great leaders that have poured into me and grown me in my past career. Dr. Pierce, Kathy Parish, Alan Sasser, Melissa Finch have all had a or played a role in the leader that I've become. >> [music] >> In addition to that, it's an acknowledgement of all of the wonderful teachers that I've worked alongside,
004the students and families that I have taught [music] and worked with and educating their children, and even the the broader staff, [music] the cafeteria ladies, the custodians, the office workers, the bus drivers. It's an acknowledgement [music] to all of them of the great things that we've been able to do together. And then [music] it's also a reminder that moving forward as a principal that I need to remember to pour into my staff, my students, the fam, the families that come through the school and the communities just like people have poured into me. The most eye opening part of being a new principal is familiarizing myself with [music] the school culture and community as a whole. One of the ways I'm doing that is taking the [music] time to meet one-on-one with each staff member and
005families at their request so that I can familiarize myself with what makes Glendel Kinley so special. You know, I really want to honor the past [music] and what makes Glendel Kinley special, but also think about how we move forward in the future [music] to reach our goals. As I reflect back on how I got here, I realized [music] that I didn't make it here by myself. It's all of those people who poured into me. And moving forward with my staff, I think it's important to remember that exact same thing that when we work together, when we identify our individual strengths, we can come together and create something that's really magical. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] [applause] Heat. >> [music] [music]
006>> We aren't just graduating. We're closing [music] a chapter of this school's history. But while this is an ending for us, it's also a beginning. Watching this building [music] come down isn't just about saying a goodbye. It's about making room for something new. The students who [music] walk through the doors of the new Clayton High School will create their own memories, their own traditions, and their own stories based on the ones that we've built. [music] We're building a totally new school, a new chapter for our students, [music] our staff, and the town of Clayton. This new school will represent a continued opportunity that we have before us for everyone involved to commit to providing a place where all students can thrive. And it is my hope and prayer, and I'm sure the board and the
007commissioners join in with me, that we hope that this is a place where the passion [music] for learning can be fostered, where friendships can become lifelong, and where preparation for a [music] bright future begins. Nice. [music] >> [music] >> I thank you so much for believing in this same vision, the same dream, and also supporting this school because there is nothing like finding a graduate from Clayton High School. They will tell you where their heart's at. It sticks with them forever, and that is passionate. [music] >> [music] [music] >> It is truly an honor to stand before a room filled with individuals who carry the most important responsibility in our society. The responsibility of shaping lives. Tonight we gather to place a spotlight on excellence. But the truth is, excellence in education does not simply
008appear on award nights or in the recognition ceremonies. Excellence happens quietly, [music] consistently, and is often unseen. In classrooms before the first bell rings, after the buses leave, and [music] in the countless moments when educators choose students over convenience. [music] Anytime you're recognized by your colleagues and your peers, it's it's very humbling. Um, I just appreciate the opportunity to represent the human resources department and the beginning educator support team as well as Johnston County Public Schools and uh hopefully live up to the honor that's being bestowed on me tonight. I think every day I wake up and I just want to be um a good person and make good choices for the kids in my community and the families that we serve and even the leaders in my school. And so I just hope that
009I have made choices that have benefited us and brought our kids to a place where they can learn and grow and feel safe every day. >> [music] >> First and foremost, very grateful for the nomination from my colleagues [music] and leadership. It's easy to do a job when you like where you work. And it's easy to like where you work when you have strong leadership and good colleagues. I mean, the the co-workers that I have and the leadership that I have, it's they make it they [music] make it to where you want to go to work and you like what you do. If you think about it, excellence is a habit. It's a habit that you take on. It's found in the early mornings, the quiet moments of your day, [music] the patient conversations you
010have with people, the encouragement that you give you give to someone who desperately needs to be encouraged. It's creative [music] lessons. It's supportive teamwork, and it's the belief that every student and [music] every staff member matters. >> [music] >> Heat. Hey, Heat. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] Heat [music] up [music] [music] here. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> When I'm working with my staff, I really like to keep a coach's mentality, helping recognize what, you know, people are really already doing well and how we can use those skills and develop those skills to spring
011forward [music] and help them find their next better, best. [music] >> [music] >> One of the guiding principles that drives everything that I do is the belief that all students can learn and achieve great things if we set high expectations and believe in them to inspire students to do that work. I make sure that I have daily conversations with them, but continuing to foster and build those relationships as much as I can and remind them that they can do it if they also believe in themselves. Through those daily conversations, I know that students get it when we're able to stop and they say, "I haven't gotten there yet, or I can't do it yet, but I'm going to keep working on it, Miss Strickland." And and those are probably some of the the best days
012that I have. [music] As I walk through the building each day, I'm reminded of my purpose with just daily interactions. It's when I see a student who's typically non-verbal or [music] very shy, stopping to communicate with me, a teacher or a friend. It's when I see those students get up on the stage to perform and sing. It's when I see a student who finally reaches their goal that they've set for themselves. It's when I see teachers sharing their successes and best practices and PLC's. It's when that behavior student that I've been working with, you know, day in and day out is able to implement their strategies to stay calm and control themselves. So, I live my purpose and I'm reminded of it every day just by walking down the halls of the school. >> [music]
013[music] >> Being named assistant principal of the year for Johnston County Public Schools is an acknowledgment and a reminder for me. is an acknowledgement of all of the great leaders that have poured into me and grown me in my past career. Dr. Pierce, Kathy Parish, Alan Sasser, Melissa Finch have all had or played a role in the leader that I've become. In addition to that, it's an acknowledgement of all of the wonderful teachers that I've worked alongside, the students and families that I have taught and worked with and educating their children, and even the the broader staff, the cafeteria ladies, the custodians, the office workers, the bus drivers. [music] It's an acknowledgement to all of them of the great things that we've been able to do together. And then [music] it's also a reminder that
014moving forward as a principal that I need to remember to pour into my staff, my students, the fam, the families that come through the school and the communities just like people [music] have poured into me. The most eye opening part of being a new principal is familiarizing myself with the school culture and community as a whole. One of the ways I'm doing that is taking the time to meet one-on-one [music] with each staff member and families at their request so that I can familiarize myself with what makes Glendel Kinley so special. You know, I really want to honor the past [music] and what makes Glendel Kinley special, but also think about how we move forward in the future to reach our goals. As I reflect back on how I got here, [music] I realized that
015I didn't make it here by myself. It's all of those people who poured into me. And moving forward with my staff, I think it's important to remember that exact same thing [music] that when we work together, when we identify our individual strengths, we can come together and create [music] something that's really magical. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [applause and music] [music] >> We aren't just graduating. We're closing [music] a chapter of this school's history. But while this is an ending for us, it's also a beginning. Watching this building come down isn't just about saying a goodbye. It's about making room for something new. The students who walk through the doors of the new Clayton High School will create their own
016memories, their own traditions, and their [music] own stories based on the ones that we've built. >> [music] >> We're building a totally new school, a new chapter for our students, our staff, and the town of Clayton. This new school will represent a continued opportunity that we have before us for everyone involved to commit to providing a place where all [music] students can thrive. And it is my hope and prayer, and I'm sure the board and the commissioners join in with me, that we hope that this is a place where the passion [music] for learning can be fostered, where friendships can become lifelong, and where preparation for a bright [music] future begins. [music] >> [music] >> I thank you so much for believing in this same vision, the same dream, and also supporting this school because
017there is nothing like [music] finding a graduate from Clayton High School. They will tell you where their heart's at. It sticks with them forever, and that is passionate. [music] >> [music] [music] >> It is truly an honor to stand before a room filled with individuals who carry the most important responsibility in our society. The responsibility of shaping lives. Tonight we gather to place a spotlight on excellence. But the truth is excellence in education does not simply appear on award nights or in the recognition ceremonies. Excellence happens quietly, consistently, and is [music] often unseen in classrooms before the first bell rings, after the buses leave, and in the countless moments when educators choose [music] students over convenience. Anytime [music] you're recognized by your colleagues and your peers, it's it's very humbling. Um, I just appreciate the
018opportunity to represent the human resources department and the beginning educator support team as well as Johnston County Public Schools and uh hopefully live up to the honor that's being bestowed on me tonight. >> [music] >> I think every day I wake up and I just want to be um a good person and make good choices for the kids in my community and the families that we serve and even the leaders in my school. And so I just hope that I have made choices that have benefited us and brought our kids to a place where they can learn and grow and feel safe every day. [music] >> [music] >> First and foremost, very grateful for the nomination from my colleagues and leadership. It's easy to do a job when you like where you work. And it's
019easy to like where you work when you have strong leadership and good colleagues. I mean, the the co-workers that I have and the leadership that I have, it's they make it they make it to where you want to go to work and you like what you do. If you think about it, excellence is a habit. It's a habit that you take on. It's found in the early mornings, the quiet moments of your day, the patient conversations you have with people, the encouragement that you give you give to someone who desperately needs to be encouraged. It's creative lessons. It's supportive [music] teamwork, and it's the belief that every student and every staff member matters. [music] Hey, hey, hey. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. [music] Heat. >> [music] >> Heat. Heat.
020Heat. N. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat Heat. [music] [music] Hey, heat. Hey, heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> When I'm working with my staff, I really like to keep a coach's mentality, helping recognize what, you know, people are really already doing well and how we can use those skills and develop those skills to spring forward [music] and help them find their next better best. >> [music] >> One of the guiding principles that drives everything that I do is the belief that all students can learn and achieve great things if we set high expectations and believe in them. to inspire students to do that work. I make sure that I have daily conversations with them, but continuing to foster and build those
021relationships as much as I can and remind them that they can do it if they also believe in themselves. Through those daily conversations, I know that students get it when we're able to stop and they say, "I haven't gotten there yet, or I can't do it yet, but I'm going to keep working on it, Miss Strickland." And and those are probably some of the the best days that I have. >> [music] [music] >> As I walk through the building each day, I'm reminded of my purpose with just daily interactions. [music] It's when I see a student who's typically non-verbal or very shy stopping to communicate with me, a teacher or a friend. It's when I see those students get up on the stage to perform and sing. It's when I see a student who finally
022reaches [music] their goal that they've set for themselves. It's when I see teachers sharing their successes and best practices and PLC's. It's when that behavior student that I've been working with, you know, day in and day out is able to implement their strategies to stay calm and control themselves. So, I live my purpose and I'm reminded of it every day just by walking down the halls of the school. [music] Being named assistant principal of the year for Johnston County Public Schools is an acknowledgement and a reminder for me. It's an acknowledgement of all of the great leaders that have poured into me and grown me in my past career. Dr. Pierce, Kathy Parish, Alan Sasser, Melissa Finch have all had or played a role in the leader that I've become. In [music] addition to that,
023it's an acknowledgement of all of the wonderful teachers that I've worked alongside, the students and families that I have taught and worked with in educating their children, [music] and even the the broader staff, the cafeteria ladies, the custodians, the office workers, the bus drivers. [music] It's an acknowledgement to all of them of the great things that we've been able to do together. And then it's [music] also a reminder that moving forward as a principal that I need to remember to pour into my staff, my students, the fam, the families that come through the school and the communities just like people [music] have poured into me. The most eye opening part of being a new principal is familiarizing myself with the school culture and community as a whole. One of the ways I'm doing that is
024taking the time to meet one-on-one with each staff member and [music] families at their request so that I can familiarize myself with what makes Glendel Kinley so special. [music] You know, I really want to honor the past and what makes Glendel Kinley special, but also think about how we move forward in the future to reach our goals. As I reflect back on how I got here, [music] I realized that I didn't make it here by myself. It's all of those people who poured into me. And moving forward with my staff, I think it's important to remember that exact same thing that when we work together, when we identify our individual strengths, we can come together and create something that's really magical. [music] >> [music] >> Oh, [music] [music] [music] hey. Thank you. [music] Heat. [music]
025[music] Hey, heat. Hey, heat. Heat. Heat. [applause] >> [music] [music] >> We aren't just graduating. We're closing a chapter of this school's history. But while this is an ending [music] for us, it's also a beginning. Watching this building come down isn't just about saying a goodbye. It's about making room for something new. The students who walk through the doors of the new Clayton High School will create their own memories, their own traditions, and their [music] own stories based on the ones that we've built. We're building a totally new school, a new chapter for our students, our staff, and the town of Clayton. This new school will represent a continued opportunity that we have before us for everyone involved to commit to providing a place where all students can [music] thrive. And it is my hope
026and prayer and I'm sure the board and the commissioners join in with me that we hope that this is a place where the passion for learning can be fostered, where friendships can become lifelong, and where preparation for a [music] bright future begins. >> [music] [music] >> I thank you so much for believing in this same vision, the same dream, and also supporting this [music] school because there is nothing like finding a graduate from Clayton High School. They will tell you where their heart's at. It sticks with them forever. And that [music] is passionate. [music] >> [music] [music] >> It is truly an honor to stand before a room filled with individuals who carry the most important responsibility in our society, the responsibility of shaping lives. Tonight we gather to place a spotlight on excellence. But
027the truth is excellence in education does not simply appear on award nights or in the recognition ceremonies. Excellence happens quietly, consistently, and is often unseen in classrooms before the first bell rings, after the buses leave, and [music] in the countless moments when educators choose students over convenience. [music] [music] Anytime you're recognized by your colleagues and your peers, it's it's very humbling. Um, I just appreciate the opportunity to represent the human resources department and the beginning educator support team as well as Johnston County Public Schools and uh hopefully live up to the honor that's being bestowed on me tonight. I think every day I wake up and I just want to be um a good person and make good choices for the kids in my community and the families that we serve and even the leaders
028in my school. And so I just hope that I have made choices that have benefited us and brought our kids to a place where they can learn and grow and feel safe every day. [music] First and foremost, very grateful for the nomination from [music] my colleagues and leadership. It's easy to do a job when you like where you work. And it's easy to like where you work when you have strong leadership and good colleagues. I mean, the the co-workers that I have and the leadership that I have, it's they make it they make [music] it to where you want to go to work and you like what you do. >> [music] >> If you think about it, excellence is a habit. It's a habit that you take on. It's found in the early mornings, the
029quiet moments of your day, [music] the patient conversations you have with people, the encouragement that you give you give to someone who desperately needs to be encouraged. It's creative lessons. It's supportive teamwork, and it's the belief that every student and every staff member matters. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. N. [music] >> [music] [music] >> When I'm working with my staff, I really like to keep a coach's mentality, helping recognize what, you know, people are really already doing Well, and how we can use those skills and develop those skills to spring forward [music] and help them find their next better, best. [music] One of the guiding principles that drives everything that I do is the belief that all students can
030learn and achieve great things. If we set high expectations and believe in them to inspire students to do that work, I make sure that I have daily conversations with them, continuing to foster and build those relationships [music] as much as I can and remind them that they can do it if they also believe in themselves through those daily conversations. I know that students get it when we're able to stop and they say, "I haven't gotten there yet," or, "I can't do it yet, but I'm going to keep working on it, Miss Strickland." And and those are probably some of the the best days that I have. [music] As I walk through the building each day, I'm reminded of my purpose with just daily interactions. It's when I see a student who's typically non-verbal or very
031[music] shy, stopping to communicate with me, a teacher or a friend. It's when I see those students get up on the stage to perform and sing. It's when I see a student who finally reaches their goal that they've set for themselves. It's when I see teachers sharing their successes and best practices and PLC's. It's when that behavior student that I've been working with, you know, day in and day out is able to implement their strategies to stay calm and control themselves. So, I live my purpose and I'm reminded of it every day just by walking down the halls of the school. >> [music] [music] >> Being named assistant principal of the year for Johnston County Public Schools is an acknowledgement [music] and a reminder for me. It's an acknowledgement of all of the great leaders
032that have poured into me and grown me in my past career. Dr. Pierce, Kathy Parish, Alan Sasser, Melissa [music] Finch have all had a or played a role in the leader that I've become. In addition to that, it's an acknowledgement of all of the wonderful teachers that I've worked alongside, the students and families that I have taught and worked with and educating their children, [music] and even the the broader staff, the cafeteria ladies, the custodians, the office workers, the bus drivers. It's an acknowledgement to all of them of the great things that we've been able to do together. And then it's also a reminder that moving forward as a principal that I need to remember to pour into my staff, my students, the fam, the families that come through the school and the communities just
033like people have poured into me. The most eye opening part of being a new principal is familiarizing myself with the school culture and community as a whole. One of the ways I'm doing that is taking [music] the time to meet one-on-one with each staff member and families at their request so that I can familiarize myself with what makes Glendel [music] Kinley so special. You know, I really want to honor the past and what makes Glendel [music] Kinley special, but also think about how we move forward in the future to reach our goals. As I reflect back on how I got here, I realized that I didn't make it here by myself. It's all of those people who poured into me. And moving [music] forward with my staff, I think it's important to remember that exact
034same thing that when we work together, when we identify our individual strengths, we can come together and create something that's really magical. [music] Heat. Heat. N. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. >> [applause and music] >> Heat. Heat. >> [music] [music] >> We aren't just graduating. We're closing a chapter of this school's history. But while this is an ending for [music] us, it's also a beginning. Watching this building come down isn't just about saying a goodbye. It's about making room for something new. The students who walk through the doors of the new Clayton High School will create their own memories, their own traditions, and their own stories based on the ones that we've built. [music] We're building a totally new school, a new chapter for our students, our staff,
035and the town of Clayton. This new school will represent a continued opportunity that we have before us for everyone involved to commit to providing a place where all students can thrive. And it is my hope and prayer and I'm sure the board and the commissioners join in with me that we hope that this is a place where the passion for learning can be fostered, [music] where friendships can become lifelong, and where preparation for a bright [music] future begins. >> [music] [music] >> I thank you so [music] much for believing in this same vision, the same dream and also supporting this school because there is nothing like [music] finding a graduate from Clayton High School. They will tell you where their heart's at. It sticks with them forever. And that is [music] passionate. [music] >> [music]
036[music] >> It is truly an honor to stand before a room filled with individuals who carry the most important responsibility in our society, the responsibility of shaping lives. Tonight we gather to place a spotlight on excellence. But the truth is excellence in education does not simply appear on award nights or in the recognition ceremonies. Excellence happens quietly, [music] consistently, and is often unseen. in classrooms before their first bell rings, after the buses leave, and in [music] the countless moments when educators choose students over convenience. [music] Anytime you're recognized by your colleagues and your peers, it's it's very humbling. Um, I just appreciate the opportunity to represent the human resources department and the beginning educator support team as well as Johnston County Public Schools and uh hopefully live up to the honor that's being bestowed on
037me tonight. I think every day I wake up and I just want to be um a good person and make good choices for the kids in my community and the families that we serve and even the leaders in my school. And so I just hope that I have made choices that have benefited us and brought our kids to a place where they can learn and grow and feel safe every day. [music] >> [music] >> First and foremost, very grateful for the nomination from my colleagues and leadership. It's easy to do a job when you like where you work. And it's easy to like where you work [music] when you have strong leadership and good colleagues. I mean, the the co-workers that I have and the leadership that I have, it's [music] they make it they
038make it to where you want to go to work and you like what you do. >> [music] >> If you think about it, excellence is a habit. It's a habit that you take on. It's found in the early mornings, the quiet moments of your day, the patient conversations you have with people, the encouragement that you give you give to someone who desperately needs to be encouraged. It's creative lessons. It's supportive teamwork, and it's the belief that every student and every staff member matters. >> [music] [music]