Students may not remember every lesson, but they will remember how we responded when they were excited to share something with us.
If theyโre excited to tell you something, be excited to listen.
Language of Great School Leaders:
1. How can I help?
2. What do you think?
3. Your work is changing lives!
4. I trust you
5. I appreciate your commitment
6. Thank you for working hard
7. I was wrong
8. I'm sorry
9. Do you have the tools you need?
10. I've got your back
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Blessed and beyond humbled to share that after a great meeting with @kelseypope11 and @childs_sb , I am fired up for the PWO opportunity at the University of Tennessee.
PHILLIPPIANS 4:13
#whynot12ย ย #GBO๐ #VFL
Teachers,
That Low-Income, Disengaged, Below Grade-Level Kid with an Attitude. Do you believe they have Greatness within them? Do you believe they have the potential to one day perform your surgeries, handle your legal matters, and run your city? The Potential IS THERE! Believe!
Leadership is about doing whatever it takes to help your team succeed. Average leaders make excuses and let things happen. Great leaders take ownership and get things done.
๐ Poor grades donโt motivate struggling students โ they just make them hate school even more. ๐๐
So what does motivate them?
๐ก Patience
๐ Reteaching
๐ค Caring Adults
๐ Second Chances
โค๏ธ Strong Relationships
Teachers,
If you haven't already, you will soon receive your class roster. Know this about your roster: The kids chosen to be in your class is no accident. You are in their life for a reason and a divine purpose. You are the difference! YOU! #edchat
The Best Teachers are Great because of Choices they make. Not Talent. Choices such as:
๐ Showing Patience when students don't learn
๐ Being Love when kids are hurting
๐ Listening
๐ Being Positive
๐ Choosing to make Every student feel like the favorite!
We cannot assume our students know we care about them. We have to tell them we care. We have to notice when they are gone. We have to make a big deal about them when they walk through the door. Every child is wondering, does my teacher care & think I am special.
Thankful for a 3rd place finish in the TSSAA state wrestling championship. A huge thank you to my coaches, teammates, and family for their endless support and belief in me. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices.