Dr. Eric Nichols

Rural Principal & Virtual School Asst. Supt, Teacher,Consultant #wideopenspaces Contributing author #100StopSeries Crane Bball State champions 2022, 2023, 2024

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

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[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

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[Phil Boyte @philboyte]

More than half of educators are burned out.
Nearly half leave within 5 years.
It’s not a care problem... it’s a culture problem.
Low trust → people leave.
High trust → people stay & students thrive.
Let's partner to keep your great people: https://t.co/2ZvbDuVKgK

[Jay Yang @Jayyanginspires]

A wise mentor once told me: “Before you play the game, study the winners. If you don’t want their life, don’t play their game.”

[Paul Cancellieri @mrscienceteach]

Helicopter parenting breeds fragility. Our job isn’t to airlift kids over failure, but to coach them through it so they build real resilience.
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[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

The great untapped resource in our schools...
What is it?
Teacher expertise and insight.
Are you listening to teachers? Really listening?
#teachervoice #teachspeak #pushboundEDU

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

The great untapped resource in our schools...
What is it?
Teacher expertise and insight.
Principals asking the right questions? Are you listening to teachers....No, really listening?
#teachervoice #teachspeak #pushboundEDU @pushboundEDU @RickJetter @RebeccaCoda @jeffreykubiak

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

A high school basketball team doesn't win championships in March, it wins them in July, in empty gyms, with no crowds and no hype. The work you do when no one's watching is what shows up under the bright lights.

[Josh Tovar @MPA_GOJAGUARS]

Listening to @SecretSauceEDU podcast with Superintendent Casey Hallgarth who started teaching/coaching in Oregon. He left HVAC job and entered edu. so he could spend time with his own kids. He describes the story of how he became an administrator-a must hear. Casey talks about

[Josh Williams @CoachJWilliams]

H.S. coaches: We are servants for 15-18 year olds. It is never about us, it's always about them. Their growth is more important than winning. Set your ego aside and make ALL of them better. When you figure this out winning will arrive at your door.

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

This...

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Drew Maggi made his major league debut at 33 after grinding through 13 years, 1,155 minor league games, and 4,494 plate appearances.His parents were tearing up in the stands watching it happen.

Nothing on this planet can take the place of determination. Best thing you’ll see today

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

See this Instagram post by @vera.jo.bustos https://t.co/CDJCJdpKDL

[Coach VJ @VeraJoBustos]

Navy SEALs are trained to respond to adversity with two words: “Full Benefit.”

This Mindset is the trained ability to extract value, growth, and strategic advantage from adversity, so that challenging experiences become fuel for your development.

[Coach VJ @VeraJoBustos]

My 2026 Keynote Speaker Reel!

This video represents years of growth, learning, and stepping onto bigger stages. It (finally) reflects the energy, emotion, and connection in a way that feels true to who I am on stage.

Excited for the stages and connections coming in 2026!

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

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@CoachLync HIDEAWAY

[Phil Boyte @philboyte]

Culture isn’t built in big moments this spring… it’s built in the small ones. See people first. Everything else gets stronger. Grab our NEW 2026 free Tiny Moment Cards: https://t.co/yYHlcVZugq

[Dr. Eric Nichols @IamEricNichols]

Wide Open Spaces 26
#wideopenspaces26

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Check out @JenSchwanke @Williamdp @andrewmarotta21
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[Phil Boyte @philboyte]

Grateful to join @IamEricNichols at #WideOpenSpaces26: two powerful weekends with Oregon leaders. You’re doing life-changing work. Grateful to get to pour into them! Planning a retreat? Let’s connect: https://t.co/kQ8jczJEeR