Courtney Schonffeldt

Happy mommy, wife, DoDEA Principal and learner, lover of yoga... good books... laughter... and music!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I know teachers go to work for their students… but they should never underestimate the impact they have on their colleagues. Their attitude and energy can inspire the adults around them. So they make a difference for kids they don’t even teach!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The love of reading is an endangered species.

Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012.

Books aren't only a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Happiness is not about reaching your goals. It's about aligning your goals with your values.

Progress without purpose is empty. Achievement without impact is fleeting.

Success is most rewarding when it serves the people and principles that matter to you.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers.

Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy.

Free play is a key to happiness and growth.

[Chiefs Kingdom Memes - CKM @kcchiefsmmz]

BREAKING: The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt, Germany on November 5 as part of the 2023 NFL International Series.

[Jason Kennedy | Stop Teaching & Design Learning! @letsquitteachin]

Something to remember before the kids get here:

They are not:
SPED kids
EIP kids
RTI kids
504 kids
"Those" kids
Low kids
_____ kids.

Kids are kids.
First, love them
Then learn them.
We don't love labels.
We love learners.
Love, believe & challenge ALL kids.

No excuses.

[Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf]

@MikeHynes5 One of my all time favorite leadership books!

[Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf]

@Doug_Lemov This is our favorite tapas bar in Sevilla. Bar Catedral Sevilla
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https://t.co/3Mw1jJ6H5O

[Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf]

@Dr_PCarlson I have this hanging in my office. My favorite is also… let others know they matter! ❤️

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We pay too much attention to the most confident voices—and too little attention to the most thoughtful ones.

Certainty is not a sign of credibility. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply.

It's better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true! 😑

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

Revisiting a😍study: ". . . at-risk children . . . can achieve gains in comprehension, including the ability to transfer what they have learned to novel texts, when they are given highly structured & explicit instruction that focuses on text structure." https://t.co/6mfS7UTdfd

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It isn't always best to speak up right away. Strategic silence can amplify your voice.

Evidence: people are more likely to be heard when they wait until (a) the issue is relevant, (b) they’re ready, and (c) the audience is responsive.

Fools rush in. Wise people bide their time.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Important reminder! 🙌
📷 Unknown

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Looking for the good in others doesn’t make you naive. It means you’re not cynical.

Recognizing people’s strengths doesn’t deny their flaws. It reveals their potential to overcome their flaws.

Those who refuse to see the good in others fail to bring out the best in others.

[Courtney Schonffeldt @cschonf]

Yes!!!!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It’s enjoyable to learn from others. It’s invigorating to learn with others.

A good conversation opens your eyes to new thoughts. A great conversation opens your mind to new ways of thinking.

Introducing my new weekly podcast, Re:Thinking: https://t.co/7DCpmk9GBy

[Kansas City Chiefs @Chiefs]

HOW BOUT THOSE... 🗣🗣🗣