Flora

Executive headteacher & Executive coach. A survivor (DA) rising like a phoenix - living my next chapter. The best is yet to come! #ShineOn! #BurnBrighter

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

Someone asked me what #ShineOn meant...
"Shine On" began as more than just a slogan. It was born from a single powerful idea: that every person, no matter where they are in life, has an inner light that can push through any darkness. It’s a reminder that even in the most

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

We often end the day thinking about everything that's still left to do.

Tonight, I'm choosing a different question:

What brought you joy today?

My joy? Getting more done on my to-do list than I ever expected!

Share yours!

#ShineOn
#BirnBrighter

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

What is your joy for today?

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

The final 7½ weeks of term can be tough.

So here's a challenge.

Post one photo each day of something that brings you joy.

Big or small.

The goal isn't perfection—it's noticing.

Join us using #BurnBrighterJoy and let's finish the year a little brighter together.

#ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@MrHtheteacher Love this!!!

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

My joy today? A leadership walk with team. #ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@rosieshaw44 Beautiful! Where is this??

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@rosieshaw44 Gorgeous!!

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

Join the challenge! Change your mindset!
#ShineOn #BurnBrighter

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

The final 7½ weeks of term can be tough.

So here's a challenge.

Post one photo each day of something that brings you joy.

Big or small.

The goal isn't perfection—it's noticing.

Join us using #BurnBrighterJoy and let's finish the year a little brighter together.

#ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@auntie_weeez That looks beautiful! Was it as delicious as it looks?

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@HecticTeacher @Headteacherchat Love this! Pets bring so, so much joy. #ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

My joy today! He finally passed! This doesn't look like him at all, but it'll do!

#ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@clairelbills Love this!!! #ShineOn

[Claire Bills 🙋 @clairelbills]

It’s been a good half term - last half term @FloraSCooper thrive sessions taught me the value of mantras. This one will be my daily reminder heading into summer 2. Ofsted may well come a knocking but I also know we are ready for them and have so much to be proud of!

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

Stumbled across this quote again today and it reminded me...

School leadership can test every boundary we have. But the messy, fractured weeks are exactly where our greatest strength is formed.

How did you show up stronger this week?

#BurnBrighter
#ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@vicgoddard Congratulations!!! Amazing! #ShineOn

[Brian Viner @vinerbrian]

Thank you Flora. It was such a pleasure hosting you and your incredible mum

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

Looking to start writing? Need some space and time to write? A writer's retreat hosted by @SandersonJane @vinerbrian - is just the thing! June and July spaces!

Look here: https://t.co/zzH5y0mi0S

#WritingCommunity
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[Flora @FloraSCooper]

@mrs_madeleine_r The 'why' is your anchor. #ShineOn

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

Closing the laptop for the weekend.

Reminder for school leaders: You can’t #BurnBrighter if you’re running on empty.

Systems are necessary, but people are the priority. Rest up, focus on the "why," and we’ll go again Monday.

What was your favorite "human" moment this week?

[Flora @FloraSCooper]

You’ve already experienced moments of calm, clarity, control.

That version of you exists.

The problem is consistency.

Old patterns take over.

That’s what this work changes.

Thrive starts Wednesday.

#ShineOn
#BurnBrighter