Stephanie Young

Here is a fun fact about the state where I live (Missouri). It can be 70° outside AND still have snow piles on the ground from the last big snowstorm. ❄️☀️☃️😎

We’ve had the BEST time at Explore with our @HickoryHillsSPS Spartans! We’ve watched kiddos learn, play, and read SO many books! Proud to be a part of the @officialSPS #ExploreSPS program! @DrGrenitaLathan @JASteingraber @AndreIllig @mykienash

The @HickoryHillsSPS STUCO celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by greeting our amazing drivers with a snack & soda! We appreciate our @BusSps drivers’ commitment to getting all @officialSPS students to school safe & sound each day! 🚌🌟

Three weeks ago we had an entire week off school due to a massive ❄️snow❄️ storm. Tonight the 🌪️tornado🌪️ sirens are blaring & hail is pounding the windows. Spring in the Ozarks. 🙄😬🫤

Had the opportunity to spend the day with the amazing Anne Crites as a part of the @officialSPS #SPSPrincipalForADay program! We celebrated students at an assembly, ate quesadillas made by FACS students, & talked about building culture through inclusion and education. Best day!

All our “moments” are either a speed bump, a hill, or a mountain. Remember, moments don’t define you, let them refine you. -LaVonna Roth #MOPWR2025

Educators - do you realize the power we have? We have the power to say something that will stick with a student until the day they die. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 That hits home. What words do we want our students to remember for the rest of their lives?

As educators, we are so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at school, but we’re also so good at being 100% immersed in our jobs while at home. -@gcouros #MOPWR2025 Educators must find ways to disconnect & be present at home.

Do we - as educators - still see ourselves as learners? #MOPWR2025 @gcouros This really made me wonder - do we simply *think* of ourselves as lifelong learners, or are we actually engaging in meaningful activities each day that create new learning for us as educators?

Some staff members think they are regular comedians. These are the *same* staff members that deserve an extra week of car line duty in January. 😂

Teacher-leaders make the difference! 🌟

These @HickoryHillsSPS assistant principals are top notch! Today Mrs. Shatto & Mr. Johnson lead small groups of teachers focused on student & staff climate & culture. Their leadership makes a difference every day! #SPSleads @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig

Grateful for teacher leaders who facilitate learning for our @HickoryHillsSPS PBIS team; we are working to create & sustain an environment where all students have the greatest opportunities for success! @officialSPS @krollins41 @AndreIllig

BIG thanks to @BusSps for allowing bus drivers to *Drop Everything And Read* to our students today! Here’s Mr. Greg, reading to Mrs. Woods’ kindergarten class at @HickoryHillsSPS! #SPSreadtosucceed @officialSPS