Living the Dream

Well it has been a little over 10 years since I entered this journey as a Principal.  I was an AP for nine years at two middle schools in Round Rock and always had a calling to be a Principal.  As a write this today, I am standing on the shoulders of all those in Round Rock ISD and now Dallas ISD who have supported this journey. Yes I am a Dallas ISD Principal!!!! I went to my new school today and was introduced to the community and staff.  The school is a high school which houses two special high school programs.  The Maya Angelou High School- this is a school of choice for pregnant girls and the Multiple Career Magnet Center - this is a school for the intellectually disabled in helping them to become active citizens.  There is job coaching and career development.  It is such an honor to be trusted with this campus.  I am in awe of those principals who I have worked with and how they must have felt that first day.   The school is in terrific shape and I have big shoes to fill.   I was given a warm welcome and look forward to taking this school to the next level.  I would be remiss if I did not thank my family- all 7 of my kids for taking this journey with me and my sweet parents who have always supported me.  Most importantly, my wonderful husband Kirk who is the wind beneath my wings.  I would not be 1/2 of what I am without him.  I have already begun the transition, I even had to make my first principal decision today!  I am feeling a little overwhelmed, but have confidence that I am up for this challenge.  It will also take courage as well.  I will leave you with an awesome quote from the lady herself:

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

Maya Angelou

A family that supports each other and creates a legacy!

This is why I do what I do!


Count Your Blessings, Bella

Carry the Load- Memorial Day 2014

Last weekend, Kirk and I participated n a great event called Carry the Load.  It is a movement to honor and remember our fallen that have served us.  We saw many people walking the course and  "carrying the load " for those that could not.  What I really like about this event is that they honor first responders as well. Jeremy has been involved in this event for a few years as a volunteer. This year he and his friend Kyle set up all the water stations.  He has his kids walk the course to help them remember why we have Memorial Day.  Great Daddy moment!

Here are some picture to honor those that served:

Each ribbon symbolises a lap on the course.

Flags line part of the course.

Kids walking part of the course.

Here they come for the finish

Thank you for serving!

My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces.

Sidney Sheldon

Count Your Blessings, Bella