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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

When you offer your Ss ownership over their learning, they rise to the occasion, says educator @tikaee.bsky.social

"I believe there is no better compliment than someone saying your students could run the class without you. My students understand it is our class, not my class. They have as much responsibility as I do. They ask for more as the year goes on." —Educator Tika Epstein

Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Family Attendance Parties are a huge hit at Diaz Elementary School! Today, we celebrated our students and families with 1 absence and/or 2 tardy! #attendancematters @ccsdnv.bsky.social

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A2 A current topic that needs to be advocated for is equity for all students. All kids need an education, but iit might look differently for each one. High stakes testing is not the answer. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A1 In order to advocate, you need to know the data, have the relationship, and believe in the what you are advocating for. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Hello #LeadLAP! My name is Tika, & I am a proud principal of a PK-5 school! We just finished a phenomenal #NevadaReadingWeek!

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

One of the fifth graders at my school, Briana Nova, has a chance to have her art displayed on the Sphere! Please vote for her using this link! www.thesphere.com/xo-student-d... #DiazEagles @ccsdnv.bsky.social www.thesphere.com/xo-student-d...

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Our families loved our Neon Dance! Our staff and student council did a phenomenal job! #DiazEagles @ccsdnv.bsky.social

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A1 We had several visitors at school for various meetings and observations, and all of them noticed how positive are mornings are with our students. They couldn’t believe how at least 12 staff members greet our kids as they walk to their classrooms. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Hello #LeadLAP! My name is Tika, and I am the proud principal of a PK-5 school in Las Vegas.

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A2 We would like to transform our monthly School Organization Team meetings so that more families attend & participate. It is a mandatory meeting that we have to have every month to share data, budget, concerns, etc. We advertise, have snacks, etc. Hardly anyone attends. #leadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A1 I believe a practice we have transformed in our building is attendance is to make families accountable for attendance. Our families are invited to family attendance parties and meetings. We want them involved. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Good Morning, #LeadLAP! My name is Tika, & I am a proud to serve as the principal of a PK-5 school in Las Vegas😊

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A3 Here some of the interview questions we have shared. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A2 Scenario questions are our favorite questions to ask. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A1 It is imperative to ensure you and your team have a common message in the interview. Have the team help you with the interview questions, too. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Hello @jaybilly2.bsky.social and #LeadLAP! My name is Tika, and I am proud to be the principal of a fantastic Pk-5 school in Las Vegas!

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Jay Billy @jaybilly2.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Join me in 1 hour as we talk about leadership and hiring ,"Getting the right people on the ship." #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I am honored to be a part of @drbradjohnson.bsky.social’s #lattesandleadership podcast. #schoolprincipals

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A4 I have a morning routine at school, non negotiables, and alarms on my phone that ensure I am where I need to be because if I am not at arrival, dismissal, or lunch our students and families ask😅 #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A3 Full disclosure…I have tried to do a lot by myself because I did not want to add to people’s plates. I have learned that is not helping anyone. I need to oversee, check in, and reflect with my teams. It has been a game changer. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A2 We have our admin team, leadership team, behavioral team, and #MTSS team to build ownership and to maximize time. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A1 I get to school ridiculously early to do all of my office stuff so that I can be visible and participate at arrival, lunch duty, dismissal, talking with families, and in classrooms. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Hello #leadlap! My name is Tika, and I am a PK-5 principal in Las Vegas.

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Don’t wait, #educationalleaders! Find your reset place! It changes your whole mindset😊 #LeadLAP #SanDiegoWeekend

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Miniature golf at #popstroke in Las Vegas is so much fun for locals and visitors! @lasvegaslocally.bsky.social

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We ❤️ surprising our staff we delicious treats! Today was a Hot Chocolate Bar! #DiazEagles @ccsdnv.bsky.social

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We are so proud and excited for our 4th grade teacher, Ayrreol Eppenger! She has been accepted into @ClarkCountySch’s Teacher Leadership Academy! #DiazEagles

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

A2 Our biggest celebrations for the first semester is our low Chronic Absenteeism Rate at 12% & our students are understanding that academic growth is up to them as well as us and their families. #LeadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

A1 The most pressing issue is balancing our Ss social emotional needs & still pushing for academic growth. Our Ss & families are going through a lot. #leadLAP

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Hello #LeadLAP! I am excited for the first chat on #edusjy! My name is Tika, and I am a PK-5 principal in Las Vegas!

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Our third grader, Auora, is enjoying a delicious breakfast she made by reading a recipe in a cookbook she checked out of our school library! We are so proud of Auora for applying her reading and math skills at home! Outstanding Job!! #DiazEagles @ccsdnv.bsky.social #literacy #proudprincipal

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Thank you, @drbradjohnson.bsky.social, for my fantastic shirt! As a building principal, my goal is to build trusted relationships w/ our students, families, & staff! Be visible, take time to talk with kids at lunch & recess, talk w/families at arrival/dismissal. Know what is important to your staff.

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Tika Epstein @tikaee.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

@lasvegaslocally.bsky.social The new breakfast place in Vegas has to be Norms! The food is delicious and the staff is friendly!👍🏼👍🏼

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Rachel Murat (she/her) @mrsmurat.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Great tips as we learn to navigate Blue Sky. I learned several things from this article! www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...

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Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky

It’s not just an Alf pics repository.

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