Karen Howell

Educator | Mentor | Leader
Hartselle City Schools
Transition Coordinator

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

One of the most important things a leader provides is clarity. When everyone knows what they are supposed to do this leads to focused action.

[Karen Howell @Karen_Howell_]

Congratulations, FEB!!

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

I. Am. So. Proud. Of. Our. School.❤️🥲🙌👏

Yes, I am proud of achievement. But I am even more proud of growth. Going from a B to an A is huge.

FEB couldn’t be more deserving. Our people work hard!

GREAT job to our teachers, staff, students, AND parents. 👏

#multiplyexcellence

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

5 Ways to be More Positive:
1. Count your blessings. You can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time.
2. See your challenges as opportunities for growth.
3. Don’t listen to your negative thoughts.
4. Feed yourself with positive encouragement.
5. Choose faith instead of fear.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

To live an extraordinary life you'll have to go through adversity to become an extraordinary person. The key is to see your challenges as opportunities and to use them to get better, not bitter. Remember, the best is yet to come!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Look for the good today.

When you look for the GOOD,
expect the GOOD,
you find the GOOD and...
the GOOD finds you.

Remember, how you choose to see the world determines the world you see.

[AJ Buckner @AnthonyJBuckner]

Growing leaders! Mentoring is the key to growing and retaining our people. Great job @HartselleSchool and @AthensStateRIC #MEGA2022

[Craig Groeschel @craiggroeschel]

Anyone can point out a problem. A leader does something about it.

New #cgleadershippodcast episode with good friend @daveramsey is available now!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Great leaders don't succeed because they are great. They succeed because they bring out the greatness in others.

[HartselleSchools @HartselleSchool]

Hartselle City Schools appreciates our School and Central Office Secretaries and Bookkeepers.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

“COMPARISON is the thief of joy.” Embrace your uniqueness, be grateful for what you have and live the life only you were created for.

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” -C.S. Lewis

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

We know true collaboration happened when the idea can no longer be traced to one person.

[Dr. Paige Dannelley, NBCT @PaigeDannelley]

The persistent doers make the best teammates. They don’t leave anyone or anything behind. They’re inspirational, encouraging, & set great examples. And the process...it’s their favorite thing. 🤍💜🤍💜

[Karen Howell @Karen_Howell_]

This!! 😍 🤟🏻

[ESPN @espn]

“How am I going to make somebody else’s life better today?”

This talk from Ernie Johnson will inspire you today ❤️

(via @AlabamaFTBL)

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This! 🙌

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

It’s Monday! Today let’s:

1. Give thanks for another day
2. Look for the good
3. Choose faith over fear
4. Replace “Have to” with “Get To”
5. Be a blessing to others
6. Attack the day with enthusiasm
7. Show up and do the work

[Karen Howell @Karen_Howell_]

@SteeleThoughts #5 is a great reminder for those that do not make decisions!!!! #8 is often difficult because of #5!! CAMARADERIE. EMPATHY. LISTEN. PAUSE. GRACE. REPEAT.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Students notice.

[Karen Howell @Karen_Howell_]

@WDWGuestService @rbmlors Which phase of closure?

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

A Simple Recipe for a Happier Life:

👉🏻 Be Generous
👉🏻 Don’t Keep Score
👉🏻 Focus on Making a Difference
👉🏻 Use your Gifts for a Bigger Purpose
👉🏻 Love More
👉🏻 Laugh More
👉🏻 Forgive