The true measure of a person is not how they respond during comfort, but when things become uncomfortable..

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As I wrote in EL Magazine: "No one will perform better because they're told they're lacking or that they've fallen behind. After a year in which relationships have been tested, the simple act of showing compassion may be the most impactful, enduring gift we can give one another."

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If you are having a difficult time with a student, find out who in the building has a positive relationship with them and partner to make a connection. Collaborate to establish trust. BLAST0FF™ #ClassroomManagementThatWorks

School culture is not created by a mission statement, catch phrases or even a set of beliefs, but it is created by the day to day ACTIONS of the whole staff.

Trauma is not something experienced just by children. So, be kind, patient, and supportive of all adults in the school building too, because you never know what they may be going through.

Contrary to popular belief, asking someone directly if they’re thinking about suicide won’t “put the idea in their head.” In fact, people are often relieved to have a #RealConvo about mental health. #Science2StopSuicide American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

If students are in crisis & districts are struggling to hire licensed mental health providers, perhaps it makes more sense to offer interested school counselors funding to obtain licensure, along w/ the time & opportunity to complete supervised clinical hours in their own school.

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Most people suck at running meetings. They run over time, the same people talk, + nothing gets decided. Here are 10 simple steps to run effective meetings: