Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor

President & CEO of Purpose Pushers LLC | Director of Operations @cisofhr ⭐️ Speaker 📚 Author 🍎 Educator | 2021 Inside Biz Top 40 ⬇️ 40 | 2019 ASCD EL

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

This 9th grader had a cumulative grade point average of 0.75. He skipped school every other Friday (14 absences). Socializing and surviving was more a priority than academic success... But a few teachers never gave up on him. And in 2022, this young man earned his Ph.D. #Believe

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Powerful words working with @purposepushers today at the division coaches meeting. Only thing to add is school climate impacts the ability for coaches to build relationships. Better climate makes it faster to build the relationships and dig into the work. @SCPSProfLearn

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Do we see the brilliance… or just the behavior?

Every student walks into our classrooms with potential.
The question is—do we have the vision to see it?

#TeacherMindset #StudentCentered #PurposeDriven #Teacher #Educator

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Teachers don’t just deliver lessons—
they cause learning.

Efficacy changes everything.
When educators believe they can impact outcomes, they do.
#OnPurpose #TeacherImpact #teacher #educator

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a Featured Voice at the ASCD × ISTE 2026 Conference in Orlando, FL! 🔥
Grateful for the opportunity. Inspired by the mission. Ready to pour into educators from around the world.

Join me and register today—purpose is calling. @ISTE_ASCD @ASCD

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

True school improvement requires organizational culture change… And yes, it is challenging work…

The good news is, the process can be predictable. In fact, every culture change journey has four stages: awakening, resistance, testing, and eventually, alignment.

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Quick fixes do not exist.
To move the academic needle, the process must begin with a comprehensive, compelling, and clear vision. That’s step one!

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Teachers matter. More than programs. More than policies. More than initiatives.

Decades of research confirm what we already know from experience: teachers are the single most influential school-based factor impacting student achievement.

Now booking for 2026!

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2026 is the year of Intentional Expansion and Deeper Impact. 🔥

I’m expanding the work of Purpose Pushers through practical tools that strengthen how educators collaborate. 💪🏿

The PLC Transformation Workbook is designed to move PLCs from meetings to measurable results. 👀

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

@Principal_EL Thank you for facilitating an awesome chat!

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

A4) It's all about recognizing, appreciating, empowering, and supporting teachers. They want to be a part of a supportive community. It's easier said than done but it starts with strategic planning and a compelling vision focused on building a purposeful community. #VAESPChat

[Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D @Principal_EL]

Q4 We need educators to choose to stay! Many leave but many make the choice to stay in challenging times! How can we build supportive cultures to retain more teachers and staff? #vaespchat

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A3: We must center students - center their identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. We can't create engaging classrooms by bypassing or disregarding student individuality. Centering students allows us to personalize learning based on their interests. #VAESPChat

[Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D @Principal_EL]

Q3 My favorite chapter in the book is the one on Joyful and Engaging Classrooms! Children need them! How can we cultivate schools with cultures that children look forward to attending each day?
#VAESPChat

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A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. Then, we must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

[Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D @Principal_EL]

Q2 How do we find better ways to connect and build relationships with students? Help someone tonight! They want to know! #VAESPChat

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. We must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

[Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D @Principal_EL]

Q2 How do we find better ways to connect and build relationships with students? Help someone tonight! They want to know! #VAESPChat

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Q1 - While "Culture" jumps out to me first and aligns with my work the most, I am rooted in being "Crazy" about children. That's the heart of the work. If we create a culture that's crazy about children, we transform communities. #VAESPChat

[Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D @Principal_EL]

#VAESPChat Q1 My new book is rooted in the 4C’s! Which one impacts your work the most?

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Greetings everyone, Dr. JT Taylor clocking in from the 757 of VA! #VAESPChat

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Teaching with a Purpose & Overcoming Burnout

Rediscover your why.
Reclaim your joy.
Re-energize your practice.

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

7 Game-Changing Traits of Teachers with a Purpose!

Now booking for 2026!

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"Does my leadership really change lives?" Dr. JT Taylor, Dr. Shanessa Fenner, Principal Josh Tovar https://t.co/EYBwBfH87W

[Principal Kafele @PrincipalKafele]

WEEK 291 (consecutively) IS UPON US...and I've got another powerhouse lineup on deck. Join me this Saturday morning with Mpa Jaguars (Josh Tovar), Dr. JT Taylor & Dr. Shanessa Fenner on the topic, "Does My Leadership Really Change Lives?" We will be RIGHT HERE LIVE @ 10:55 ET or YouTube @ AP & New Principals Academy. See you then.

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

Every book I’ve written was born from a workshop—crafted first for educators who show up every day with purpose.

The new idea I’m developing is comprehensive!🔥 The coal is in the fire, and it’s heating up.

Stay tuned. 👀