When a student struggles with reading, we find out why & teach them. When a student struggles with math, we find out why & teach them. When a student struggles with their behavior, we need to find out why & teach them... not just punish. #edchat #education

You can’t separate the leader from the culture. Who you are determines how you lead and how you lead determines the culture you create.

If you want to impress people, tell them about your successes, if you want to impact people, tell them about your failures! John C.Maxwell

Going to hold this in mind this week and also reflect on my talk and thoughts. Danny Steele Todd Whitaker

We don’t win kids over with consequences; we win them over with relationships. Sometimes, they need consequences… but we should always be mindful of what it is that will win them over.

You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. - C.S. Lewis

We can only improve what we are aware of. That’s why it’s so important to have people in your life who can help make you aware of your blind spots.

This!

AP Achievers - Awesome 😎 #CANEpride #HHSspirit

So this happened today. First time back in the school building in months! #seniorpictures #classof2021 @ Huntingtown High School instagram.com/p/CGIt_lsDK5ve…

Just posted a photo @ CalvertHealth instagram.com/p/CHNr9K-j3xXX…

There are two types of decisions. 1. We use data to make our decision and set criteria for success, or 2. We use words like “feel” to inform the decision and hope it works. Success isn’t replicated by the outcome but by understanding the decision behind the success. #leadership

It's unhelpful to tell a student you should have learned this last year. Or, you should already know this. Let's meet kids where they are, not where they should be.

A lot of damage is done right before people say, "I was just joking."

Complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better but everyone around you feels sick.

“Managers treat everyone the same. Leaders treat everyone differently, according to personalities and strengths.” Mark Cole MaxwellPodcast.com/Sabotage

Everyone is a role model. Good or bad. #TXed

Deep

Change this- "These kids CAN'T bc they are: SPED This race From this family Tier 2 or 3 Poor Low EIP 504 Any other label." To- "These kids WILL bc they have me to: Believe in them Lift them Coach them Scaffold them Support them To learn at high levels." Equity begins with us