Jonathan L Wilkins

Husband, Father, Guardsman, Educator

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

“..,students should learn about how exposure rather than avoidance is the key to thriving when anxious…for severely anxious students…always include an explicit plan for removing them as soon as possible.”

[Teachers College, Columbia University @TeachersCollege]

#ICYMI- "Removing stressors robs students of growth opportunities," writes TC's Ben Lovett and his co-author Alex Jordan in this op-ed via @GlobeOpinion.
https://t.co/cSmMtwGCue
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[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

MGR. Bob Kain (prior service USMC) was coined and presented a Kentucky flag that flew over our tactical operations center in the Middle East in tribute to @JackKainFord

Their magnanimous efforts strengthened the unit’s morale and contributed to mission success!

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

Shoutout to Liberty Baptist Church for their incredible support during our deployment! We presented a flag flown during operations as a tribute to their unwavering care and generosity for our Soldiers from the Commonwealth.

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

“CSMs’ and chaplains’ unique skills amplify when combined. They must forge a relationship early and work together to create a unit culture where Soldiers can thrive. They must collaborate and support each other as they develop programs to help Soldiers…” https://t.co/h24Wk32HCe

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

Great day at the capitol as @AaronReed4KY & Rep Tipton honored the 1/623FAR (HIMARS) for their service overseas in OSS & OIR in Middle East…can’t wait to see what they accomplish this legislative season!

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

Hanging with a real veteran at the VA

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

Kagan Cooperative Learning —what a privilege to learn along side teachers in central Kentuck while watching some of the shenanigans by ACMS staff!

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

In May of 1861, 9 year old John Lincoln "Johnny" Clem ran away from his home in Newark, Ohio, to join the Union Army, but found the Army was not interested in signing on a 9 year old boy when the commander of the 3rd Ohio Regiment told him he "wasn't enlisting infants," and turned him down.

Clem tried the 22nd Michigan Regiment next, and its commander told him the same. Determined, Clem tagged after the regiment, acted out the role of a drummer boy, and was allowed to remain. Though still not regularly enrolled, he performed camp duties and received a soldier's pay of $13 a month, a sum collected and donated by the regiment's officers.

The next April, at Shiloh, Clem's drum was smashed by an artillery round and he became a minor news item as "Johnny Shiloh, The Smallest Drummer".

A year later, at the Battle Of Chickamauga, he rode an artillery caisson to the front and wielded a musket trimmed to his size. In one of the Union retreats a Confederate officer ran after the cannon Clem rode with, and yelled, "Surrender you damned little Yankee!" Johnny shot him dead. This pluck won for Clem national attention and the name "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga."

Clem stayed with the Army through the war, served as a courier, and was wounded twice. Between Shiloh and Chickamauga he was regularly enrolled in the service, began receiving his own pay, and was soon-after promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

He was only 12 years old. After the Civil War he tried to enter West Point but was turned down because of his slim education.

A personal appeal to President Ulysses S. Grant, his commanding general at Shiloh, won him a 2nd Lieutenant's appointment in the Regular Army on 18 December 1871, and in 1903 he attained the rank of Colonel and served as Assistant Quartermaster General.

He retired from the Army as a Major General in 1916, having served an astounding 55 years. General Clem died in San Antonio, Texas on 13 May 1937, exactly 3 months shy of his 86th birthday, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

Phil Jackson said, "Leadership is not about forcing your will on others. It's about mastering the art of letting go."

Ken Blanchard said, "We works better than me."

Great leaders believe they work for the team not themselves.

~ via @CoachAJKings

[Mike Marksbury @coach_marksbury]

Congrats Branden. Proud @SCHSBear alum. Enjoy this experience.

[Joseph Jones @Supt_Jones]

“Micromanagement is the quickest way to sabotage staff morale.” @SteeleThoughts on #FocuseEd w/ @TSH302

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

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[Dr. Erika Garcia Niles @flyingmonkey13]

A few of my core admin beliefs:

🍏 Please don’t apologize, I trust you.

🍏 Love kids first, teach them second.

🍏 If you need to be absent, be absent. We will make it work.

🍏 Wear what makes you happy.

🍏 Drive safely. 🙃

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

A powerful article on managing “polarities” using the acronym SMALL…rather than leading with absolutes, effective leaders must learn the power of balance & moderation in a continuum of extremes

https://t.co/ePzd02e37G

[Inspiring Educators @EducatorInspire]

Emotionally intelligent leadership is foundational to creating schools where teachers *and students* can succeed.

Crucial reminder from @JenSchwanke: Principals Can Support Teachers by Leading With Empathy.

(Via @edutopia / @ASCD) ⬇️

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

A great reminder—empathetic & caring feedback practices made difficult conversations effective & productive

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

If you want to build a winning team, you must value all team members for who they are, not just what they do.

Every person, no matter how successful, wants to be appreciated, respected, and valued. Everyone wants to feel cared about. Everyone, ultimately, wants to be loved.

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Play it safe and you'll always end up with mediocrity.

[Jonathan L Wilkins @chappywilkins]

The Northwest School District won when they hired students —filled a labor shortage, provided income to students, furnished real-world work experience for students, made the jobs a part of students’ education . @GrowingLeaders
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