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Leighangela Brady

@nsdleighangela

Superintendent in National School District #NSDnow. Co-author of Transforming Ice Age Schools and Test Less, Assess More. Passionate about elevating #SDGs in schools. Skeets are my own.

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Great to have our kids back in the pool! #NSDnow

03.03.2026 03:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two more of our #NSDnow administrators have earned their prestigious doctorate of educational leadership, raising the total to 34%. With more in cue, National School District is demonstrating a clear commitment to ongoing learning! #lifelonglearner #insync #Leadership #EdD

17.02.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to share that #NSDnow has six National Board Certified Teachers- one of the highest, most respected credentials in education!!

16.02.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In #NSDnow, our focus is being in sync and aligning teaching and learning, and engagement. This edition of School News highlights the intentional ways we build connection through school visits, open conversations, and recognitions. www.nsd.us/apps/pages/?...

16.02.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Executive Cabinet surprised Ms. Anna Garcia, Instructional Assistant – Health Care at Central School, as our 2026 #NSDnow Classified Employee of the Year. Although she’d prefer to keep the spotlight on kids, this recognition is all hers. πŸ’™ @maritza-koeppen.bsky.social

10.02.2026 03:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week’s visit to John Otis was full of engaged classrooms, strong vocab supports, fresh student writing, and authentic learning. Thoughtful inclusion, continuous teaching, and real collaboration make John Otis a special place. #NSDnow #inSync

09.12.2025 06:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our recent visit to Ira Harbison was exceptional! The positive energy, strong relationships, and commitment to excellence were evident everywhere. Vibrant classrooms, engaged students, and powerful teaching in action. Go IH! #NSDnow #inSync #BeExceptional

12.11.2025 06:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Impromptu visit to Central School in #NSDnow. Always impressed to see teams coming together to build support systems for student success. Also fun to catch a birthday celebration in action!! #inSync #HBDVero

30.10.2025 04:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today’s visit to EL Toyon School in #NSDnow illuminated strong instruction, smooth transitions, and students who were engaged, respectful, and accountable to one another. In addition to discourse across subjects, we observed happy students and staff! #inSync

22.10.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Palmer Way School continues to excel. Today’s Executive Cabinet visit witnessed high student engagement, clear instruction, and effective strategies like small groups, partner talk, rubrics, and peer review. #inSync teamwork abounds, making PW a truly special place in #NSDnow.

15.10.2025 04:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Superintendent Student Roundtable is taking action on climate change. Students teamed up with National City leaders to plant 5 trees at Rancho de la NaciΓ³n, supporting the city’s 5-year goal of 1,600 trees! Next stop… all schools in #NSDnow! #ClimateAction #StudentLeadership #SDGs #inSync

13.10.2025 02:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Loved our visit to Kimball School today! It was filled with warmth, positivity, and strong sense of community. Classrooms were alive with thoughtful planning, bilingual engagement, and culturally responsive practices celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Bravo to the Kimball team! #inSync #NSDnow

08.10.2025 02:51 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Las Palmas students are focused! Today we observed staff working #inSync to lift learning through strong grade level articulation, intentional student goal setting, and clear, consistent routines. Las Palmas School is a family where everyone is appreciated. Go Gators!! #NSDnow

17.09.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great visit to Rancho de la NaciΓ³n. There is positive energy all around. Students were engaged and reflective, making the most of every moment. Writing was a through-line, while PBIS practices created a safe, structured environment for students to take risks and build confidence. #inSync #NSDnow

10.09.2025 04:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Central School in #NSDnow, students and staff are working together in a way that reflects strong systems, shared goals, and care for one another. Today we witnessed students leaning into their learning and taking control of their success. #InSync is how these dolphins RISE!

27.08.2025 03:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few minutes of quiet reading helps our #NSDnow Leadership Team unlock the secrets of highly successful groups. #inSync #CultureCode

25.08.2025 21:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Executive Cabinet thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Olivewood today. The love and respect expressed among staff was clear, and it was uplifting to see how intentionality and shared goals are shaping the culture of the school. Olivewood is on a strong path forward! #NSDnow #inSync

20.08.2025 03:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In #NSDnow, every school has its own strengths and story, yet all work #inSync to create one exceptional district. Check out this edition of School News to see how each school stays united through our shared focus on achievement, engagement, and culture.

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18.08.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Outstanding parent engagement from DPAC, DELAC, and PTA in #NSDnow! The year is off to a fantastic start. I’m proud to share that I’ve joined every PTA in the district. Let’s keep supporting our amazing parentsβ€”join your PTA today: jointotem.com/ca/national-...

16.08.2025 02:30 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a joy to visit John Otis today! We saw teamwork, trust, and a belief in every student’s potential. Classrooms came alive with modeling, storytelling, and ELD/ECRI practices. Students were focused, respectful, and engaged. Proud of this amazing community of learners! #NSDnow #inSync

13.08.2025 05:31 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My favorite thing to do as Superintendent is to visit schools. Thank you, Principal Felker, for letting us drop into Olivewood School today. Keep the good vibes and stellar teaching going! #NSDnow #inSync

08.08.2025 01:46 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coffee chat at Rancho de la NaciΓ³n today. It was great catching up and connecting with this fun staff! #NSDnow #inSync

07.08.2025 04:56 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Loved being at Lincoln Acres today. You can feel the care and teamwork in every space. Students were meaningfully engaged through accountable talk and authentic instructional experiences. Classrooms were calm, connected, and full of purpose… and it’s just day 9! #NSDnow #inSync

06.08.2025 04:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@epsavealifeΒ is hosting a free heart screening for youth ages 12 to 25 @GrangerMiddle on 8/17. A comprehensive cardiac risk assessment can find the 1 in 300 at risk for #suddencardiacarrest.Β Register atΒ epsavealife.org/get-screened/ (linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...) #NSDnow

05.08.2025 04:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New school year, new accessible playgrounds, built with inclusion in mind! Thanks to our Governing Board for approving these upgrades and visiting the new Insync play structures. Here’s to a year full of fun for all students! #Insync #InclusivePlay #BackToSchool #NSDnow

01.08.2025 18:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I can honestly say that this was the best first day of school ever. Our entire team was prepared and working together InSync…teachers, support staff, and leaders all moving as one. A beautiful start to what promises to be a great year ahead. Welcome back #NSDnow! #InSync #BackToSchool

24.07.2025 05:21 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Planning a Cardiac Emergency Response Drill
Planning a Cardiac Emergency Response Drill YouTube video by Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation

Safety first! Today we held our annual comprehensive safety training for the 2025-2026 school year. New this year was a Cardiac Emergency Response Drill video featuring many of our very own NSD team members! Watch it here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=OMeU...

#NSDnow #SafeSchools #BackToSchool2025

18.07.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From preschool at Las Palmas to sixth grade at Palmer Way, families packed the house to celebrate their children’s milestones. The joy, pride, and sense of community is just one of the many things that makes #NSDnow so special. πŸ’™ #SHINE

07.06.2025 02:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another great NSD 5K in the books! What started 10 years ago at one school is now a districtwide tradition. Kudos to our amazing staff and community partners for creating a special experience for #NSDnow families. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Sweetwater for giving 133 bikes to deserving students.

01.06.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the final week of May 2025 and our opportunity to celebrate the contributions of our #NSDnow Administrators . We thank them for their tireless leadership and are grateful for everything they do to illuminate the path forward for students, staff, and families. #SHINE

27.05.2025 03:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0