Behavior improves when students: -Feel connected to the teacher, one another & the curriculum -Believe success is possible -Feel respected -Are given responsibility - Look forward to allowed moments of joy & laughter each day What else would you add? #StudentBehavior

It's tough being a Principal...humor goes a long way though! #ThankAPrincipal #SchoolPrincipalslDay

One of my favorite ways to build culture is to reward everyone in honor of one. "Because Jenny had such a great week, all of you get 10 extra minutes of recess in her honor. Thank her not me." This can be done school wide! #schoolculture #teacher

There is a big difference between being firm and mean. It is possible to be one without the other. Be firm. Don't be mean. Kids respect firm. They might not like it, but they respect it. Mean often makes them want to quit. #thatonekid #teachers #coaches #parents

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#1 tip for making disrespectful kids more respectful. #thatonekid #classroommanagement #teachers #TeachingStrategies #ParentingTips

When it comes to changing behavior, there is no substitute for relationships between educators and students. Tickets, stickers, candy and "tiger bucks" can't replace relationships. I'm not saying never to use those things, but they are not the foundation. #thatonekid #teachers

I firmly believe that pushing ourselves through discomfort is a critical component of success in school and in life. Do you agree? #thatonekid #teachers #schoolleaders #motivationalspeaker

Advice learned from my mom, a 37 year retired educator: "If you always do what's best for kids there will always be a place for you in education. You will also piss some people off along the way. Get used to it!" Share with a teacher or admin who always does what's best for kids!

Changing behaviors is a roller coaster ride with ups and downs. During the down moments we need grace, support, encouragement. Why do we think our students are any different? Yet we often turn to consequences & punishments. Makes no sense. #BehaviorChange #ThatOneKid

Remember to value what kids ARE good at more than what they are SUPPOSED to be good at! #thatonekid #teachers

It's hard not to take behavior personally, but all of us take out our biggest annoyances aggravations & frustrations on people we love & care for most. Kids are no different. Remember, it's not about you... #thatonekid #teachers

I believe the single most important thing we can give #kids is HOPE! How do you inspire this in your students? #teacher #teachers #thatonekid #Hope #StudentSuccess

Instead of being "mad at" kids, do this instead and see how you handle the situation differently. #thatonekid #teachers

I do not believe that adults in #schools are usually the problem. Every human being should have to look in the mirror too. Tell me that there are not some adults in your school who are fantastic at pouring gasoline on a tiny fire and then act baffled when there's an explosion.

Just because a teacher does well with those who need the most behavior support in school, doesn't mean admin should give all students with similar needs to that teacher every year. Do you agree? #thatonekid

If the behavior plan with the hardest to reach kid does not involve more connection & relationship time it will fail. Period. #thatonekid #teachers #classroommanagement

Seven words that can change a kid's life, "I love having you in my class!" #thatonekid #teachers

The goal is to de-escalate the student first, then find out the root cause of the problem. 9/10 times it is not going to be about you. Stop taking it personally. #thatonekid

The greatest gift we can give our students is hope! Hope comes before success! #thatonekid #teachers #teach #hope