Frederick D. White, Ed. D

Principal, Poet, Husband, Author of The Skin You Are In, COO of @DigitalPD4you, &

[Frederick D. White, Ed. D @fdwhite02]

👇🏽👇🏽Grateful!! The Skin You are In: Colorism in the Black Community is available on Amazon!! #Published #Colorism #TheUnspokenACE

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

I’m so proud of my husband. His book, The Skin You Are In: Colorism in the Black Community is the Top 100 in two categories on Amazon 3 days after publishing it. Check out the FREE preview here: https://t.co/WQan27DMZA #TheUnspokenACE #colorism #WritingCommunity

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

It’s rare for a school district’s strategic plan not to have language that pertains to a commitment of parent engagement or partnerships. Yet, often, we fall short in cultivating relationships with many of our parents/families. Let’s recalibrate and be more intentional in fostering meaningful relationships with our students loved ones so we can say in good faith that we do LIVE our Words on the Wall. #Recalibrate #Culturize #WordsOnTheWall #TheDripEffect

[Elizabeth McCormick, Motivational Speaker @pilotspeaker]

Get into the habit of asking yourself: Does this support the life I'me trying to create.
#Leadership #Pilotspeaker #Soar2Success

[Frederick D. White, Ed. D @fdwhite02]

The Labyrinth of Leadership: What strategies are you using to “reset”at the end of the day? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @jeffreykubiak @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @_cwconsulting @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

POV: The students become your reset after a long day 💗|Principal ReSet https://t.co/BzsSqVLlsX via @YouTube

[Principal Kafele @PrincipalKafele]

Who knows your school's mission....beyond you? WANT MORE? See the entire session here: https://t.co/VfmzytFUcb

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

POV: A Principal Walks the School Before the Day Starts https://t.co/jzaRtDMyym via @YouTube

[Frederick D. White, Ed. D @fdwhite02]

The Labyrinth of Leadership: Is your staff losing instructional time with reteaching? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @jeffreykubiak @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @_cwconsulting @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

Principal Minute—Episode 29 (Part 1 of 10): Tired of reteaching the same lesson?

This is why 👇
They’re not retrieving.

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

The best recruiters for your school are already in the building.

Next week do this every day…

➡️ Show up like it matters

➡️ Be SPECIFIC in praise

➡️ Share ONE story

People don’t promote the mission statement…
They promote how it feels to work there.
#LeadFromWhoYouAre

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

What indicators do you rely on when looking for powerful instruction?

Leader Alan Schoenfeld identifies 5 key focus areas:

https://t.co/b7uIrH85li

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

THE BEST WAY TO MAKE SURE THE STUDENTS DO NOT ACT LIKE THE SCHOOL YEAR IS OVER IS TO MAKE SURE THE ADULTS DO NOT ACT LIKE THE SCHOOL YEAR IS OVER.

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Tough day? The answer might be fresh air + a few fun minutes with students.

(Inspiration via P @RachelEdohoEket)

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

3 ways to build rapport with teachers...

[Frederick D. White, Ed. D @fdwhite02]

The Labyrinth of Leadership: How do your staff and students view informal walkthroughs? @DigitalPD4You @ERobbPrincipal @jeffreykubiak @BodnarPrincipal @JjJj821 @TJVari @AnnHC_Champ4All @_cwconsulting @pattersonaubrey @MPA_GOJAGUARS @mradamwelcome

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

POV: Your Principal Actually Loves Walkthroughs #schoolleadership https://t.co/cjngIpp0RS via @YouTube

[Jami Fowler-White, NBCT @JjJj821]

Most leadership challenges aren’t people problems.
They’re system problems.

When PLCs, walkthroughs, and feedback don’t align, even strong teachers feel unclear.

Alignment—not effort—is the work of instructional leadership. @BrownWarrens @fdwhite02 @casas_jimmy @RaeHughart @DRescigno @DigitalPd4You @NRatwatte @LiviaChanL @DrLaTonyaSibley @JulianaUrtubey3

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

In my experience, teachers are hungry for inspiration.

That might surprise some people. After all, teachers are already committed to their work. They care deeply about their students. They see the value in what they do every day.

But even meaningful work can be draining.

Teaching requires patience, energy, empathy, and resilience. Day after day, teachers give their best to their students—and sometimes their buckets run a little low.

That’s why great leaders understand something important: part of their job is to refill it.

Over the years, I’ve found that three simple leadership practices can go a long way toward energizing teachers.

1. Support Them

If you ask teachers what they want most from their administrators, the answer is remarkably consistent:

Support.

Teachers want to know that when things get challenging with a student—or dicey with a parent—someone has their back. They want to feel trusted, respected, and protected.

When teachers feel supported, something powerful happens. They become more confident. They become more willing to take risks. They become more creative and courageous in their classrooms.

In other words, when teachers know there’s a safety net beneath them, they dare to be spectacular.

2. Remind Them

I believe most teachers entered this profession for the same reason: they love kids, and they want to make a difference.

But there are moments when the calling can start to feel more like a job. Students can be unruly. Parents can be frustrating. Mandates can feel overwhelming. And grading can pile up faster than anyone expected. Add in high-stakes testing, and the joy of teaching can sometimes get buried under the weight of the work.

That’s where leadership matters.

Great administrators help teachers keep the challenges in perspective. They consistently bring the focus back to what matters most—students. They remind teachers that their work is important. They remind them that their influence is real.
They remind them that what they do each day truly changes lives.

And teachers who stay connected to that purpose hold on to the passion that fuels their fire.

3. Show Them

The most inspiring leaders don’t just talk about great teaching.

They model it.
They don’t just encourage collaboration—they collaborate.
They don’t just ask teachers to take risks—they take risks themselves.
They don’t just talk about relationships—they build them with students.

Teachers aren’t inspired by administrators who talk a good game but never step onto the field.

Great leaders don’t manage from their office.
They lead from the hallway. From the classroom.
From the cafeteria.
They are present. They are engaged. And they are intentional about setting the example.

They aren’t simply telling teachers the way—they are modeling the way. And that kind of authenticity is incredibly powerful.

When teachers are excited about teaching, their students become more excited about learning.

Great administrators don’t just hope positive energy shows up in their school.
They bring it.
They don’t wait for teachers to be inspired. They work to inspire them.

Because the best leaders understand something simple but profound:

They can influence the motivation of their teachers—and when they do, everyone in the school benefits.

Rock on,

Danny

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

Teachers help students find important things they've lost every day. Sometimes it is a paper, backpack, or jacket...other times it is courage, confidence, or a smile.

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

How have you shown appreciation lately? Comment with your ideas! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

(Inspiration via leader @SteeleThoughts)

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Sketchnote by @ValentinaESL

[George Couros @gcouros]

"Changing to make something better requires certain steps, and although it may take more time at first, it is ultimately time well spent if it leads to success."

3 Things to Consider When Implementing Change - https://t.co/5rdcmGG8et

[Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy]

NEW RELEASE!! #115 of #TheInterviewChair - Stuck In the Compliance Trap. https://t.co/eagkOSaBbw

We often fall victim to believing that kids should be punished when their behavior doesn’t meet our expectations. Listen now to see a different perspective. #Recalibrate

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Want to equip your teachers with tools to better respond to students' emotional needs? 💙

Check out these Emotionally Responsive Practice resources from @BankStreetEdu:

https://t.co/yh5kVCUXrn