As we approach the end of the school year… 💥 Be patient …because let’s be real. We tired! 💥Celebrate teacher growth …goodness they have worked hard. 💥Celebrate student growth …they need reminding of how far they’ve come! 💥Be patient …did I mention we are tired? 💥Make

All these years in and I’m still taken aback by how much difference prayer makes. I can think to myself upon waking, “I don’t have what it takes today,” then drag myself to the place God and I meet in the mornings, open my Bible & it’s as if he says, “I have what it takes. Here.”

This is truth! 💯

Kindness counts. 🧡

Stay with Jesus. Filter everything through His love. And declare His name & His hope over whatever you feel you can't bear one more day.

Gratitude matters

// G o d . u s e . m e // In the meantime, let God use you.

Just a little tweak to keep it simple. Melanie Brethour

❤️ for all my fellow teachers

Is "power up coaching skills" on your summer to-do list? This chart is for you! (Via instructional leader Roxi Thompson, drawing from the Google Certified Coach curriculum) bit.ly/andragogy1

The books have arrived! I’m so proud of this collaboration with the Eric Carle organization—decodable books illustrated by one of our great children’s book artists.

Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. Leaders who value their people empower them!

It’s about that time, y’all. CLASS LISTS. Administrators across the country are meticulously finalizing class lists, and teachers are anxiously waiting to see which kids will become their new babies for 180 school days. It’s also that time of year where the chatter starts…

Principals, lead with empathy this week and every week.

Tonight, let’s decide to actually pray about the things we’ve only been thinking about. The things we’ve been worried about. Because worrying never changes things. Prayer does.

Every one of us has something heavy we’re carrying as we walk through our day. And remembering that others have burdens of their own will help us choose to be a little kinder to one another. Today, we can choose to let compassion rise, grace soften and love lead.

Such a powerful quote here. The reality is people won’t find fault in those who rest in the land of mediocrity. The people who endure the most criticism are highly motivated. As long as you are standing still, no one will complain. Whether you are a teacher or in an

Maybe the greatest quote on the incarnation I’ve ever seen.