NY Times bestselling author of "Please Stop Laughing At Me ...," anti-bullying speaker, expert and a pioneer of the movement. Presents in-person and virtually.
Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while as the transition from Twitter to X gave me pause, but I miss all of you! Are my educator friends still posting and active here? @NCEATALK @WarmDemanders @Angela_Watson@cnalive
Some students take longer to reach and to earn their trust. Like anything that requires more effort, the results are worth it. You never know when that extra bit of patience saves a child's life or their future. @NAESP@csteachersorg@HeadofSchool4@NCEATALK@gdonahue1811
Teachers are telling me they're being blindsided by parents unwilling to accept that their child has done something wrong. Start the conversation with a sincere compliment about the child, then segue to the issue with compassion. @NCEATALK@J_Vorbach@cscaMatthew@mcordesdsd
If you're a school administrator or teacher dealing with a nasty parent, don't take it personally. It's likely fear motivating that parent's behavior. The more you understand this, the better you'll handle the situation. @NCEATALK@NAESP@gdonahue1811#CatholicSchoolMatters
The student who doesn't trust adults is the one who needs you the most. Be the teacher who never, ever gives up. It's how you change the world, by believing in the children others write off as unreachable. @gdonahue1811@NCEATALK@NAESP@NASSP@ACACounselors@WeAreTeachers
Hi everyone! So sorry I haven't tweeted in a little bit. I just finished a 15-school tour for @aodschools and am in the middle of a multi-school tour for @CatholicEdNJ. Thank you to both Archdioceses for the honor of your trust. SO thankful. @NCEATALK@SchoolsDiocese@drtimuhl
Curiosity if a child is behaving badly is more effective than giving into annoyance. Behavior in a child isn't reflective of character; it indicates need or hurt. Find out why. @NCEATALK@gdonahue1811@NAESP@WeAreTeachers @WarmDemanders
Sometimes, the only stable adults in a student's life are their teachers. Behavior in a child does not indicate character. It indicates a hunger, hurt or a need. Be the teacher who no matter what, leads with love. @gdonahue1811@WeAreTeachers@J_Vorbach@RiggJim@NCEATALK
Next week I start a 15-school anti-bullying tour in the Archdiocese of Detroit working w/students, teachers and parents. SO excited! Message me if you're interested in bringing me to your diocese or district. @aodschools@gdonahue1811@drtimuhl@cscaMatthew@cmccejka@NCEATALK
Back to school jitters aren't just a student thing. Parents get nervous too. The more patient a school is with those parents now, the stronger their relationship will be the rest of the year. @NCEATALK@Clearyreflects@gdonahue1811@aasl @GoCHUSD @WarmDemanders @drtimuhl
Be patient with the students who seem distracted this fall. The scariest part of the year when I was a kid was back to school praying maybe this time I'd fit in. For that student today, a caring, perceptive teacher is their greatest hope. @gdonahue1811@Inclusion4kids@NCEATALK
If you're a principal, start managing parent expectations right away. Don't wait until there's an issue. Talk about communications, what you expect of them, what they should expect in return, and commemorate it in a caring, positive email. @NCEATALK@cscaMatthew@NAESP@NASSP
Anyone ever feel guilty for sleeping in a little later than usual or taking time for yourself when you have so much to do? Let it go. The more refreshed our spirits when school reconvenes, the more we'll be able to give. @gdonahue1811@CathEdService@SDSCounselors@ncara