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Dr. Refugio Gracian
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Director II of Human Resources for the El Monte Union High School District | CSUF Ed.D. 🎓
Mi gente 🗣️

President’s day run 🏃🏽‍♂️✅
#BoycottAverage
#MambaMentality
#FitLeaders

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February 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
As someone that lives by the #MambaMentality, the attached video highlighting Kobe Bryant’s focus on our ability it “impact” drives deep meaning for me.

#FitLeaders

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Kobe Bryant | Best Motivational Speech | New [HD]
YouTube video by makarama
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February 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Mi gente 🗣️📣

In Cabo, but since we live by the #MambaMentality, still putting in the time 🏃🏽‍♂️💪🏽

Fighting a cold 🤧😪, but even on vacay we #BoycottAverage

#Fitleaders
February 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Mi gente 🗣️

Ran some hills on this beautiful So Cal Saturday morning 🏃🏽‍♂️✅

#BoycottAverage
#MambaMentality
#FitLeaders
February 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Educational leaders create a movement by building trust, embracing shared leadership, and valuing authentic staff voice. Empowered educators foster innovation, enhancing school culture and student success.

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Leadership From A Dancing Guy
YouTube video by Michael Hughes
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January 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Hosting Congressman Gil Cisneros was an honor. His support for educators and students reinforced the importance of investing in education. We appreciate his commitment to advocacy, recognizing teachers’ impact, and working toward a brighter future for all students.
#Fitleaders
January 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Mi gente 🗣️

It’s a 🥶 So Cal night, but since we live by the #MambaMentality, we are out here getting this run in 🏃🏽‍♂️✅

#BoycottAverage #FitLeaders
January 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Mi gente 🗣️

Sunday morning run 🏃🏽‍♂️ with some rain ☔️🌧️made for a challenging yet meaningful event

#BoycottAverage
#FitLeaders
#MambaMentality
January 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
5 years 🥹…rest easy Mamba with your little princess by your side 💜💛
January 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#LeadLearner time.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in the “SEAC” Human Resources negotiations training and thoroughly enjoy the experience. An additional treat, the training is led by the Superintendent of the school district I grew up in ABC Unified School District
January 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Celebrating colleagues fosters value, trust, and belonging, enhancing culture. Recognition boosts morale, encourages collaboration, and strengthens relationships. This positivity inspires unity, motivates staff, and directly impacts student success, creating connectedness.
January 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trust between teachers, site leaders, and students fosters a positive school culture. Trust builds relationships, promotes collaboration, and empowers students to engage deeply, creating an environment where learning and growth are maximized.
#Fitleaders
January 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Dr. King emphasized education's role in cultivating critical thinking & character. Educational leaders advance his vision by fostering equity, inclusivity, & ethical reasoning, breaking systemic barriers, & inspiring students to achieve goals for personal & societal progress.
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a leader, I leveraged trust with teachers to collaboratively implement project-based learning. By listening, empowering, and co-designing with them, we fostered innovation, maximized student engagement, & transformed learning into real-world experiences
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Essential Steps for Setting Up Schoolwide PBL
Implementing any new initiative is tough, but school leaders can use these ideas to work with teachers in rolling out project-based learning across the school.
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January 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
As a principal, I prioritized thoughtful guidance, reflecting on my experiences as a teacher. Now, as a district leader, I empathize with site principals, ensuring my support empowers them to lead effectively, fostering trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.
January 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Mi gente 🗣️

Crisp So Cal winter night. Excellent running weather 🏃🏽‍♂️🥶

Let’s get after it

#MambaMentality
#boycottaverage

#Fitleaders
January 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Community partners enhance schools by expanding resources, offering real-world opportunities, & fostering collaboration. They strengthen initiatives, enrich school culture, & create a shared purpose, ensuring students receive support to thrive academically, socially, and beyond.
January 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Student voice fosters ownership, engagement, & collaboration in learning. Similarly, valuing teacher voice builds trust & shared decision-making. This shared leadership model enhances school culture, aligning efforts toward collective goals and creating inclusivity and community
January 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Saturday = Lead Learner opportunity
January 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thank you to our district nutrition team for ensuring students received meals during fire-related school closures. This act of servant leadership exemplifies how education extends beyond academics, supporting our communities with care, compassion, and unwavering dedication in challenging times.
January 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
When substitute shortages arise, leaders step in to ensure uninterrupted student learning. I’m honored to support schools by covering classes, allowing administrators to focus on improving instruction, strengthening school culture, and meeting the needs of students and staff.
January 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Mi gente 🗣️

Final run of 2024 🏃🏽‍♂️✅

May all of you have a prosperous 2025

#Fitleaders
#Boycottaverage
#MambaMentality
December 31, 2024 at 6:34 PM
John Maxwell seems to always get us back to our North Star
December 23, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Mi gente 🗣️

The morning run was chilly 🥶, yet satisfying

#MambaMentality
#BoycottAverage
#Fitleaders
December 23, 2024 at 1:07 AM
The calm before the joy at our annual El Monte Union High School District staff holiday lunch in 🎄🥗🍗🥟🍪🍰
December 17, 2024 at 7:42 PM