Gratitude to the circle of coaches who inspire with their heads, hearts, & hands. Kirk Johnson Nicole Konert Stulak, Ed.D. Christine DiGiovanni Mrs. Longan 𝐸𝓁𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝒢𝓊𝓎𝑒𝓇 Barbara Hummel Cristin Young & Stacy VanSant & Dr. Andrew Dua #dasdpride

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia

In 1912 we knew that grading practices were UNRELIABLE! So why do they persist over 100 years later! Thomas Guskey tguskey.com/wp-content/upl… #grading

How can you start supporting yourself and your co-workers to devote more time and energy to tending your emotional and physical needs?

Today's stealth meditation is lovingkindness for those we work with 😊 May you be safe, happy, and healthy. May we be safe, happy, and healthy. May all beings be safe, happy, and healthy.

Grounding coaching into trusting the training of Jim knight and Elena Aguilar — the most transformational impact w teachers have been in partnership w educations. Consulting is a whole other profession!

“Effective instructional coaches honor the professionalism of teachers by ensuring that teachers make the decisions about what happens in their classrooms.” Jim Knight 🇺🇦 Should Coaches Be Experts? bit.ly/30v5lsA #educoach #edchat

Check in w yourself and your team.

The more teachers proactively activate positive emotions, like joy and interest, the fewer negative behaviors they will see in the classroom, writes Carla Tischio. Compassion Is a Teacher's Greatest Learning Tool: bit.ly/3Df6RNm

Schools Can't Be The Only Safety Net weareteachers.com/school-safety-… via We Are Teachers

We witness every day the need apple.news/Au1PpVblyS7uur… So many good people are doing all they can yet there are so many kids struggling quietly

While we do have to acknowledge all that has happened, it’s time to shift our focus and energy to now and next. That’s where the hope is. And the joy. And the fun. And the transformation from what has been to what can be. Time to shift ❤️

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” —John Muir

The everyday superheroes in your hallway deserve the world for the children they serve selflessly day after day

When I made the jump to a gradeless classroom, losing grades wasn't the most consequential learning benefit. Losing power was, for I could no longer use & abuse the power of grades to create conditions of compliance. I had to learn to create & teach in conditions of commitment.

The backbone of schools give so much to support the mission of caring for kids

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be, amidst the simple beauty of nature.” —Anne Frank #WednesdayWisdom

Listening vs fixing goal!

Witness this daily and see it in many who lift up others.

Gratitude for those who light the way in the dark