I think a best practices model of leadership in schools is to recruit exceptional staff, foster their growth, unleash their strengths, and witness their transformative impact on students' lives.

We invite you to the Space Fair & Trade Show happening at Buffalo State University on Wednesday August 23, 2023. Learn more about the NASA Artemis program and WNY businesses that contributed to the program including Taylor Devices. eventbrite.com/e/buffalo-stat…

Stephen A: “Stefon Diggs wants out of Buffalo” Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs: #BillsMafia

Be the kind of leader that you would follow. #education #teacher #satchat #leadlap #sped #LeadershipMatters #teachertwitter

Shout out to work friends! 📣

Proof that librarians are actually magicians. 🪄

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Claudine Ewing has been named lead anchor for WGRZ’s 530pm newscast, Channel 2 News at 530. wgrz.com/article/about-…

🌟 Co-teaching models allow more students to excel, because they have access to more #teaching expertise. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter

Take care of the ones who take care of the students.

Our new short film, “Behind Every Shirt: A Story” is now live! A big thank you to Buffalo Above Films for telling the story of our first 10 years. youtube.com/watch?v=3cmtD7…

In September, the Kubera sisters found out they would be balloon handlers. wgrz.com/article/news/l…

A new study has found that most workplace wellness programs don't have much benefit. Providing workshops and mindfulness classes and coaching for workers has become a billion-dollar industry. The Oxford research found that better pay and better schedules would be more helpful.

Veteran teachers are the backbone of education. They’ve endured all the reasons some teachers leave the field. They also survived the latest programs, initiatives, & testing. They have much wisdom, experience & expertise if leaders are willing to listen. Value & appreciate them!

Morale matters.

Relational Intelligence.

To become a great leader, you must first master emotional intelligence—understanding and managing your emotions. But to sustain great leadership, you must cultivate relational intelligence, building authentic, trust-based connections that elevate everyone around you.

Teacher retention: if you want to keep the best teachers, value them like they are the best. Few teachers leave an environment where they feel valued, supported, appreciated, and treated like professionals. This is more important now than ever! DoctorBradJohnson.com/speaking

Saban on Leadership. “Leadership is about helping somebody else for their benefit, not yours.” - Nick Saban True leadership isn’t about power. It’s about lifting others up and putting the team first. Lead for impact, not applause.

Teaching seems to be the only profession where adults aren’t always treated like adults—like not being trusted to make decisions or micromanaged. I LOVE LEADERS who value teachers' expertise and judgment. Empowering teachers shouldn’t be the exception—it should be the standard.