Steven Smith

Assistant Principal

[Dwight Carter @Dwight_Carter]

"You attract what you are, not what you want. If you want great, then be great." Make it great...or not. The choice is yours. #BeGREAT

[Colleen Powers @MsPowersClass]

One of the best things educators can do for themselves!! @SteeleThoughts @ToddWhitaker

[Coach Quotes @CoachMotto]

Accountability is essential to personal growth, as well as team growth. How can you improve if you're never wrong? – Pat Summitt

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

Can 5th grade students use 20 toothpicks and 10 gumdrops to support a textbook which demonstrates Newton’s Third Law of Motion? Yes, they can #teach Fentress

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

The teachers who have the biggest impact on kids, practice empathy. They don’t just teach their students; they try to understand them.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Me: Be sure to read the directions before starting

Student: Ok

*Student does not read directions before starting:

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

Some of our grandparents who came for PreK breakfast. Awesome turn out! #teachfentress

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

Some of our grandparents who joined us for breakfast this morning. #teachfentress

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

A few of our grandparents who joined us for breakfast this morning.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Absolutely!
#HackingSchoolDiscipline
-via @SteeleThoughts

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Effective leaders appreciate strong teachers. Strong teachers challenge the process when necessary. They aren't the complainers, but they care enough to speak up for better solutions to problems. This also improves:
*status quo
*relationships
*communication
*teamwork
*engagement

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

Never mistake a single mistake with a final mistake. - F. Scott Fitzgerald

[David Geurin @DavidGeurin]

You can’t force students to be more curious, creative, or imaginative.

But you can create an environment that encourages these qualities. #FutureDriven

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Teachers make a difference every day! #teachergoals

[Dwight Carter @Dwight_Carter]

“Don’t worry about those who talk about you behind your back. They’re behind you for a reason.” Make it a great day...or not. The choice is yours. #BeGREAT

[Todd Whitaker @ToddWhitaker]

Dealing with difficult students first requires you to deal with yourself. #FromTheGroundUp

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

ACEs at Pine Haven. We won the contest for the highest structure. #teachfentrss

[Steven Smith @Smiths30Tn]

Executive Functioning Brain Development Training with Mrs. Brittany and Mrs. Sandy. #teachfentress

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers don’t just inspire students to dream; they give them reasons to hope. And I think the “hope” comes first. It is what makes dreaming possible.