Making a difference all day long: an illustrated journey
by Traniece Brown-Warrens | 11.21.22
Traniece Brown-Warrens is a principal in Portland, OR. Follow her on Twitter @BrownWarrens.
For leaders like you, every day matters – because every day adds up to make a lifelong difference for students, staff and families. That’s why we asked Principal Traniece Brown-Warrens: What does an “ordinary” day of making an extraordinary impact look like?
We hope this peek into her first-year leader life will remind you: With every step you take, from the small connections to the big decisions, you bring so much inspiration to your students and your team – today and every day.
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