Elizabeth McDonald

I had the opportunity to wear the walkie again for a little bit today! Some 7th grade girls let me try to play jump rope at recess. I was not successful. 😂

Tonight, I had the honor of being one of the speakers at Kickin’ it Up for the Kids, the annual fundraiser for Grace’s Closet. They do tremendous work providing students in need with food, clothes, shoes, hygiene products, and prom dresses in the district.

Saw two former 9th graders tonight, now grown men. I may forget names, but never faces, the energy they brought, or the kindness they showed. When they remember me, my heart smiles. Maybe those days mattered. #MissingTheClassroom

Ended the week spending time with induction and new teachers in the district. Couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the week!

Looking for recommendations for the best books on leadership, educational leadership, instructional leadership!

Still thinking about PLC Institute last week. It’s always a nice time when you’re in community with great educators learning how to support ALL students!

What a way to the end the week! This year the district is partnering with Call Me Mister to support our third graders reading camp. This group serves as a reminder that the future of education is bright. Today, we showed them a little bit of what makes Oconee special!

The girls handed out programs tonight at the SDOC High Honor Banquet. One of the cool parts about my job is that my kids get to see all sides of education, get inspired by the “big kids” and have opportunities to interact and engage with folks. They took their job seriously and made me proud!

It’s the impromptu moments, when you can plop down and join a class sitting on the floor in the hallway and read a book, that keep me centered and grounded in my “why” and fill my bucket. I sure do miss being called Mrs. McDonals…emphasis on the /s/ and no /d/!

If you’re wanting #GirlScoutCookies, the deadline for preorders is Wednesday! Use the link below to order your cookies, they can be shipped!

So honored to be invited to speak with this phenomenal group of young ladies! Their sphere of influence is greater than we can ever imagine. I can’t wait to see where they go! #Elevate

It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season! You know you want some! Just $5/box!

Cookies can be delivered (Oconee and Clarendon Counties) or shipped (anywhere)!

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president who served one term and went on to become a globe-trotting elder statesman and humanitarian icon, has died. He was 100. cnn.it/3DE57Te

Feeling in the mood to write

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Yes, I’m watching it again.

I may have hit the replay button on the Beyoncé Bowl…doesn’t matter how many times. I mean, it’s Beyoncé!

Using ChatGPT to create trip itineraries = !!! I put in my “must dos” and that it should be a family friendly place, switched out some places for different days and voila!

There is nothing like the nap folks in education take when they get home from a half day that starts break.

Let’s go Tigers! #Clemson

I would love to know what some district leaders are currently reading!

Elizabeth touching a piece of Plymouth Rock.

Best part going to Boston outside of #NCSS2024 was traveling to Plymouth! I felt like I could breathe the history in the air.

Closing out Day One with @hcrichardson.bsky.social : "There is nothing more important than what all of you are doing...those of you that teach social studies have always been on the frontlines of democracy." #EduSky #NCSS2024

I had so much fun presenting at #NCSS2024! My heart is so full hearing the hearts of social studies educators and their passion for social studies! I was in the room with amazing folks who leaned into learning with me and shared their experiences and expertise!

Ready to present and be in community with folks at #NCSS2024!

For folks that did not pursue a career in higher ed after completing your Ph.D. How did you find the motivation to pursue writing articles from the research in your dissertation? I want to do it, but I can’t seem to find the motivation.

I can’t wait! Just a few more days! #NCSS2024

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I can’t wait for NCSS next week! #NCSS2024