Brian P. Conary, Ed.D.

Program Administrator-Therapeutic Learning Center, advocate for the success of ALL students, husband, father of four, believer

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“I’ve never wondered why it was me who got hurt,” Elder Ellsworth said. “I look at it like a test. The Lord doesn’t want me to suffer, but I will learn from this experience.” https://t.co/LGiJZUMyzM

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The best quote of the day comes from @CLanesQuest “The road of life is full of flat squirrels that couldn’t make a decision.” Spot on ✊

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“You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon will be too late.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Maslow applies to educators now more than ever. Leaders need to remember that when they’re talking about culture, mission, and all that stuff at the top of the pyramid... they have staff members & students who are worried about safety, security, and all that stuff at the bottom.

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“Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom.” Ashleigh Warner

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It’s good to have fun at work... practical jokes, inside jokes, corny jokes, music, shenanigans, hijinks, tomfoolery, silliness... and lots of laughing.

Colleagues that have fun together, work hard together. And ultimately, it’s a good culture in which students can learn.

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“There’s nothing so rewarding as to make people realize they are worthwhile in this world.” Bob Anderson

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I am not saying that you are spreading fake news. What I am saying is everyone is capable and likely to spread false information because our human nature seeks for surprise and novelty and the attention of being the first to share the “inside scoop.”

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Eye-opening stat of the day: "False news was 70 percent more likely to be retweeted than the truth." https://t.co/i4SjY4tVr2

[Molly Spearman @Molly_Spearman]

If you want to go back to school, if you want to go to football games, if you want to cheer on your team, you need to be wearing a mask now when you're out in public.

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I finished reading this today. It was definitely interesting and thought provoking. I highly recommend it. #sel #empathy

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Remember that trauma-informed care is not just a buzzword. “The largest group of these traumatic experiences is children.” Please help make our schools a safe haven and a place of healing. #sel #empathy

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I know I stepped on a few toes on accident because the staff assumed I knew how things were always done and I assumed they did things the way I was used to doing them at my previous schools. Communication and mutual respect is key.

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@CeciltheTeacher @DrIbram @JasonReynolds83 What do you think of this book? I recently came across Dr. Ibram for the first time when I listened to him on Brene Brown’s podcast.

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If I allow myself to be vulnerable, I must admit that I needed this reminder. We are often our own worst critics, I am culpable of this. It is much easier to show compassion to others than myself.

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In these turbulent times, it's more important than ever to check in on yourself. https://t.co/EJp169oj9c

[April Merriman Ed.S., NCSP @SPsychMerriman]

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Sleep. It is vital to our wellbeing. As a society we are suffering collective social anxiety and this general uncertainty about the future fuels insomnia. Typically I'd take bits & pieces & put them out, it's easier to read a few tweets v. a full article.

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This is my favorite quote so far from my current read, Show Me All Your Scars: True Stories of Living with Mental Illness.

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

We can be more kind. We can be more loving. We can feel more whole as we see each other as God sees us.

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@DrIbram I listened to the podcast that you did with Brené Brown. I loved how you discussed racist people being both victims and victimizers paving the way for white people to stop avoiding talking about racism due to their personal shame and to finally do something about it.

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@TEDTalks This was a great article. Please post more like this.

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This article has some great points. My favorite part was, “Depression doesn’t diminish a person’s desire to connect with other people, just their ability.” #sel #empathy #depression

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Some dos and don'ts to help you talk to friends who are struggling right now: https://t.co/Z8eACiMHSM