"I meant to text you earlier... thank you so much for checking in today. I wasn't hiding things well. Work has been a lot and I'm also dealing with my dad who has dementia and my mom was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Thankfully the leukemia is treatable, but there are still side effects. Anyhow, I appreciate the hug, check in, and love... it means more than you know. Thank you! You're a gem! I appreciate all that you've done for me, and for our team as a whole."

"Working with Dr. Jones-Holt was and is a very inspiring experience. Her personalized leadership approach and relentless push towards my personal excellence motivated me to be the best and not to be complacent with traditional accolades. She continues to raise the bar of becoming a change agent from equity for both educators and students."

“Dr. Holt has vast knowledge and skills in educational leadership. I have greatly benefited from her remarkable and creative insights that are always action-oriented and leaner-focused. She has deep empathy for vulnerable student populations."

"Our work with Dr. Shelly Holt has assisted our Executive Cabinet team in moving from a series of capable professionals focused on their own sites and departments toward a new collaborative "first team."

"My team is so grateful for the district level meeting we had yesterday. It went really well!"

"From the perspective of law enforcement, we aren't really moved by much. Dr. Shelley's approach to understanding the role of penal code vs. ed code in schools is critical to changing how we think about having law enforcement interacting in schools. She makes it very clear how the admin/SRO team must work to benefit students, educators, communities, and keep schools safe. Every SRO and Admin team should be required to train together with her before entering schools."