David Simancek

Teacher & Author helping other teachers improve their lesson planning and instructional practices to increase teacher confidence and self-efficacy.

[David Simancek @DavidSimancek]

We've been in school for almost 6 months! Why do students still ask me for pencils after I've started class?
#edchat #EdTech #learning #teaching #student #teacherlife

[Lisa Maxfield @leemaxfield29]

When teachers believe in their students, amazing things happen. #Teachables #Education #StudentSuccess #TeachingMatters #Teachers
@cherylabla @burgessdave @dbc_inc @TaraMartinEDU @ShiftParadigm @ChuckMossEDU

[Panorama Education @PanoramaEd]

"As educators you create a massive ripple effect, making waves that unleash the potential of all learners. What you are doing matters. And your calling is to make a splash and to shatter the status quo." @E_Sheninger at 2025 @PanoramaEd #PanoSummit #K12 https://t.co/X0tAfKrdHt

[David Simancek @DavidSimancek]

Good Morning, Mr. Clean! Sir! - Part 3
Why is it my students want to call me Mr. Clean?
@RealMrClean #MrClean #EdChat #EdTech #Learning #Teaching #TeacherTips

[David Simancek @DavidSimancek]

Good Morning, Mr. Clean! Sir! - Part 2
Why is it my students want to call me Mr. Clean?
@RealMrClean #MrClean #EdChat #EdTech #Learning #Teaching #TeacherTips

[David Simancek @DavidSimancek]

Good Morning, Mr. Clean! Sir! - Part 1
Why is it my students want to call me Mr. Clean? @RealMrClean #MrClean #EdChat #EdTech #Learning #Teaching #TeacherTips

[David Simancek @DavidSimancek]

@RogersHistory Love this! As teachers, if we see the teacher nextdoor having trouble and living in a chotic nightmare, we need to step up, support each other, and offer help!

[Kathryn Murphy @KathrynM101]

Ever had your ideas claimed or dismissed? It stings, but don’t let it derail you. Use it as fuel. Great ideas don’t fade—they evolve. Keep creating, collaborating, and rising above the noise. The right bandmates will amplify your voice. #KeepGoing

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

#MLKDay 🧡

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Teachers, your students may not remember everything about your class, but they will remember that you cared, showed grace, made them feel valued, and encouraged them to give their best. They will remember that and you forever. ❤️

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

The main role of a principal is to care well for the teachers so they can do the same for kids.

[Swartz Creek Schools @swartz_creek]

Congratulations to the @SwartzCreekHS December Students of the Month! #Good2Great

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

If you want to succeed with a difficult kid… you have to separate the attitude from the student. You don’t lower your standards, but you understand that there is always something motivating the behavior.  Understanding leads to empathy… and empathy makes relationships possible.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Being positive is always an option.
Being calm is always an option.
Being confident is always an option.
Being hopeful is always an option.
Being unoffended is always an option.

Better thoughts are always available.
You just have to choose them.

Live intentionally.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Everyone Needs These THREE Things! If you don’t have them you’ll feel lost.

Make sure you have a:
1. Mission.
2. Team.
3. Scoreboard

If you retire you have to find a new mission, team and scoreboard.

If you go through a life change you’ll likely have to find a new mission, team and scoreboard.

[George Couros @gcouros]

“When you ask for a big life, you cannot keep fighting for a smaller one to stay.” Brianna Wiest

As I am pursuing some new goals this year, the problem I often run into is that I add new things to my plate, without subtracting things that I used to do. That process is unsustainable.

Do your old habits, whether they are good or bad, serve your new goals and aspirations?

If not, learn to subtract before you add.

3 More Things I Learned This Week

1. If you are consistent in pursuing your goals, you will eventually get there. There is no guarantee of when, but it will happen.

2. When life feels in disarray, find a routine that challenges you, but is consistent.

3. The idea of “arrival fallacy” is quite powerful. The goal should not be the only goal. Once you fall in love with doing the necessary things that you hated, that is when the most growth occurs. I love the idea that “the person who is focused on the destination will never get as far as the person who loves to walk.” The process is the learning.

What did you learn this week?

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

MINDSET: DON'T BE THE LID. When students and staff come to us with an idea we want them to walk away even more excited about their idea after sharing it with us. Let's inspire others to be more and do more than they ever thought possible. #Culturize #Recalibrate #WordsOnTheWall

[Ashley Horton @MissHortonSC]

Unfortunately, our snow day cancelled our Holiday party, but we still were able to make & eat our snack! We made a snowman with different goodies! #snowday @SyringDragons @swartz_creek #Kindergarten

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

Your habits run your life. They decide whether you succeed or fail.

Yet, most people spend time dreaming about their future, completely ignoring the small, everyday decisions shaping it.

Here’s how to build habits that work for you, not against you:

Start small!
- Instead of "I’ll exercise an hour every day," start with 5 minutes. Build consistency first.

Create triggers!
- Link your new habit to an existing one. For example, “After my morning coffee, I’ll write for 10 minutes.”

Measure progress!
- Track how many times you stick to your habit. It builds momentum.

Success isn’t about big leaps.
It’s about small steps taken every single day.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Some of the best professional learning takes place when you’re hanging out with the teacher down the hall. 

Workshops and conferences are nice… but they will never replace meaningful collaboration within the school.