Interviewed a ‘Teacher of the Year’ who left the profession last month. “Why did you resign?” “I was constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and left feeling unappreciated. Even with strong classroom management, student behavior was unmanageable—and the pay was simply too low.”

Teacher burnout isn’t a buzzword. It’s real, and it’s solvable—with the right support. This week, let’s prioritize both recognition and resources.

If teachers are the heart of the school, how are you protecting their energy, passion, and purpose? Appreciation means action.

Great schools are built by great teachers. This week, pause and reflect: What systems are in place to support them, not just celebrate them?

Appreciation isn’t pizza in the breakroom. It’s meaningful development, time to plan, and mental health support. Let’s give teachers what they really need.

Celebrating teachers means acknowledging how much they carry—and creating systems so they don’t carry it alone.

Behind every thriving student is a teacher who believed. During #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let’s commit to helping them thrive too.

Every note, gift, and kind word matters this week—but what matters more is what we do after the celebration ends. Let’s build lasting support systems together.

This week is a reminder: Teachers matter. Every day. Let’s lead with that energy all year long.

There’s power in stepping into what’s already yours. Walk boldly in your Thrive Season. 💡 Order today: keystone-instruction.printify.me

50% of teachers report needing more support from leadership to deal with burnout. Let’s make sure we’re listening to our educators. #Leadership #TeacherBurnout

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That’s a wrap on our final career exploration event for the school year! Thank you to all of our community partners and professionals who showed up to pour into our future leaders. Georgia Power WorkSource Georgia Lithonia High School Dr. Wilkins l

Met these 2 young men in 2018 when they were in 9th grade North Springs High School Official Account… I’ve called them my sons for years. Today, they’re both thriving college graduates, one from FAMU, the other from CAU. Proud doesn’t even begin to describe what I’m feeling. #From9thGradeToGreatness

Today my 11th graders presented real action plans for life after high school. Plans rooted in purpose, career assessments & lifestyle goals. From college to trade school to military, they’re ready. I love what I do. #PostsecondarySuccess #CareerReady Dr. Wilkins Keisha Davis

Sometimes you don’t need the picture, you need the reminder. I came to see Principal Kafele for a quick photo & book signing… but left with something far greater: A right now word & a reminder. (I got that reminder loud & clear.) God knows who He can trust with this work. 🙌🏾🖤

✈️30,000 feet in the air, yet I’ve never felt more grounded. The Assistant Principal 50 by Principal Kafele—prepping my heart for a return to school leadership. I don’t know when or where, but I’ll be ready. “Study to shew thyself approved…” 2 Tim 2:15🙏🏾 #APLife #FaithAndFocus

MY effectiveness as an instructional leader can be the difference between the success or failure of a child. I highlighted this back in 2020. It resonated with me then & still does because I’m an instructional leader at my core. It’s just that serious. Principal Kafele #APsLead

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Day 2 with the Marines!! Lots of activities; but, I’m super excited about 2 hours of training on a M16 and eating dinner with the families who haven’t seen their recruit in 3 months!!! 🎯💪🏽💯 ❤️