Doug Knott EdD

Cherokee GA - Fire & Life Safety Education Program Manager-Raised by Passionate Educators-Alumni-SUNY Brockport-BAMA🐘-LMU-ACE - Proud dad, husband, coach

[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

Maslow before Bloom isn’t just for students—it’s for everyone in a school. Teachers teach best when they feel supported. Administrators lead best when they feel secure. Staff perform best when they are valued. Just as students need safety, rest, and belonging to learn, so do the adults who guide them. A thriving school starts with meeting human needs at every level.
-Dr. Bryan Pearlman
“Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook Group:
Facebook. com/groups/maslowbeforebloom

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@Joe_Sanfelippo @ParentSquare Keep up the great work Joe!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@JulieBrakeRD Thank you!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

Retirement was great, but duty calls… happy to announce my new role as the Program Manager over Fire & Life Safety Educ. for Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services.

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@Joe_Sanfelippo Ready to sign the petition!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

Absolutely! It’s such a simple way to strengthen the student:teacher relationship and thus student achievement. Those who think they don’t have time with all they have to teach are neglecting a strategy that can actually give you back time.

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

It is hard to stress the importance of greeting students at the door as they walk in. My principal told us, “This is part of your lesson. You have to look in their eyes. Have they eaten? Are they wearing the same clothes as yesterday?” #thatonekid

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

We…Us…Our over Me…You…Them.
People won’t change the way they talk about schools until we change the way that we talk about schools. Something I think about with every conversation. #LeadFromWhereYouAre

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@BrianMendler @NASSP @casas_jimmy @Joe_Sanfelippo Three amazing and inspiring guys!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@DrP_Principal Maslow before Bloom! YES!!!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@DrBradJohnson Been saying this for years but there is a fixed mindset from many curriculum leaders. If I heard “research based” once, I’ve heard it a 1K times! Why is the research supporting research, play (structured and unstructured) and the arts so hard for our school leaders to embrace?

[Justin McMillan @justinwmcmillan]

“Are my students better because I lead them?

When I asked this question at a recent leadership workshop, there was a long silence before a principal stood up to answer,
“My students are achieving at high levels, but it's not because of me—it's thanks to my dedicated staff, who are energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative and they love their work. They are a family.”

I listened to his words closely then responded,
“ I appreciate everything you just said, but allow me to give you another perspective, Imagine if we took your staff and airlifted them to another school, but in this case with a leader who doesn't stress camaraderie, or who makes coming to work an uncomfortable chore for staff. Do you think they would exhibit anywhere near the same levels of energy, enthusiasm, and collaboration?”

These characteristics are in large part a function of your leadership.
Is there a direct correlation between your leadership of the school and student outcomes? Can you confidently say that your leadership is a catalyst for staff contentment and student progress? When all is said and done, you must be able to embrace the fact that whether your students succeed or fail is deeply rooted in your own leadership.

Excerpt From
Is My School Better BECAUSE I Lead It?
Baruti K. Kafele
@PrincipalKafele #BecauseILeadIt #LeadershipMatters #leadership

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

The most effective classrooms always involved this strategy and other methods to build a family environment.

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@hurstwbmsap @WBMSprincipal @FultonZone7 @mgarnerwbms @WebbBridgeMS @wbms_pta Congratulations!!!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

@Joe_Sanfelippo @wiaawistate Outstanding!

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

True with school culture as well…

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

4 Keys to success in building a positive classroom learning environment.

1 - Relationships
2 - Student Engagement
3 - Passion and Enthusiasm
4 - Clear Expectations and Routines

[George Couros @gcouros]

“Do not take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice.”
Great advice that was given to me by @Joe_Sanfelippo and I hope that it can help someone else.

[Doug Knott EdD @KnottDoug]

This would seem to be such a simple concept, unless you are a leader who puts I before we. #BeThatLeader

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

One of the best retention strategies for a school is an administration who takes care of their staff. Not only will they not want to leave, but others will want to work there.

[Dr. Amanda Minear @A_MinearAHL]

“The most valuable resource you have as an administrator is your teachers.” Every teacher in my building is the key to success! Thanks for helping me get refocused on building trust, organizing teams, and celebrating positives with this read @DrBradJohnson! #LMSbest #CPSbest

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Even the best teachers and administrators who seem to have it all together still need encouragement, support,and to know they’re appreciated.

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Two questions for school leadership to always be considering:

1. What does the staff need?
2. What does the staff need taken off their plate?