Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied

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.

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

I'm at NCEA! Come to my talk tomorrow 8:00 am in ballroom C. I'll be doing "It Begins With Us: Creating a C Compassionate Culture with Each Other, Students and Parents. @NCEATALK @drtimuhl @gdonahue1811 @J_Vorbach #CatholicSchoolMatters

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

If you're a school administrator facing a tough decision, have faith in yourself. If you know deep down that you're doing the right thing, stand your ground and proceed. @NCEATALK @gdonahue1811 @NAESP @NASSP @WarmDemanders @J_Vorbach @ArchbaltSchools @LincolnSnyder @drtimuhl

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

As we embrace a new semester, let's be more patient with the kids who try our patience the most. None of us ever truly knows what they go home to. @NCEATALK @NAESP @gdonahue1811 @csteachersorg #catholicschoolmatters @drtimuhl @ASCAtweets @Clearyreflects @WeAreTeachers

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

A HUGE thank you to the Archdiocese. Bullying survivor visits archdiocesan schools with a message to be kinder and gentler humans to each other @nwkarchdiocese https://t.co/yN86vx1Rjp @NCEATALK @gdonahue1811 @drtimuhl @arlingtonchurch

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

Give the gift of listening this semester, truly listening to colleagues, students, parents, to everyone in your life, even when what you hear may be hard. Sometimes that's all the other person needs. @NCEATALK @gdonahue1811 #CatholicSchoolMatters @WeAreTeachers @ACACounselors

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

If you have a student who's disruptive or disrespectful, lead with love. You may be the only adult in that kid's life who does. @NCEATALK @cscaMatthew @ASCAtweets @WeAreTeachers @drtimuhl @WarmDemanders @J_Vorbach @gdonahue1811 @RiggJim

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

If you're a Catholic school principal, build a relationship with your school district. It can make such a difference for both you and your vendors when navigating the title funding process. @NCEATALK @gdonahue1811 @drtimuhl @Clearyreflects @cscaMatthew @Inclusion4kids @cnalive

[Jodee Blanco, The Voice of America's Bullied @realjodeeblanco]

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