Shannon Barnett 🌻

Christ-follower, mother to 1, instructional coach, and lifelong learner.

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

Maybe the greatest quote on the incarnation I’ve ever seen.

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Such a powerful quote here. The reality is people won’t find fault in those who rest in the land of mediocrity. The people who endure the most criticism are highly motivated. As long as you are standing still, no one will complain.

Whether you are a teacher or in an administrative role…
🔹Don’t stand still.
🔺Take the leap.
🔹Try new things.
🔺And always do what’s best for kids, even when it’s hard.

Will you be criticized by some? Yes.
But is this leadership? Absolutely yes.

Remember…
Dogs don’t bark at parked cars…
…They bark at the cars who are moving.

Keep moving forward and keep doing what’s best for kids.

This is leadership.

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

Every one of us has something heavy we’re carrying as we walk through our day. And remembering that others have burdens of their own will help us choose to be a little kinder to one another.

Today, we can choose to let compassion rise, grace soften and love lead.

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

Tonight, let’s decide to actually pray about the things we’ve only been thinking about. The things we’ve been worried about.

Because worrying never changes things. Prayer does.

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Principals, lead with empathy this week and every week.

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

It’s about that time, y’all.

CLASS LISTS.

Administrators across the country are meticulously finalizing class lists, and teachers are anxiously waiting to see which kids will become their new babies for 180 school days.

It’s also that time of year where the chatter starts…

…about THAT kid.

The one who has a reputation for being “low”.
The one who “can’t behave.”
The one who is “lazy”.
The one who _______.

Don’t be the teacher who judges a child based on another person's opinion.

🔹Every kid deserves a reset.
🔺Every kid deserves more chances.
🔹Every kid deserves a champion.

Many kids are on the road to failure because of reasons beyond their control. Be the person who redirects their path this year.

Be their merchant of hope! People don’t need us to be merchants of hope during the easy times. It is in the darkest moments that they need their merchant of hope to selflessly carry them through the storm.

We chose the profession where we are helping raise other people’s kids. As you receive your class lists over the next few days, receive them with love, clean slates, and lots of grace.

The reality? We are all doing this really hard thing called “life” in the best and only way we know how.

Never judge a child based on another person’s opinion.

And while we’re at it, let’s replace "child" with "person" (friend, colleague, parent, acquaintance, stranger).

Patient. Loving. Understanding. Forgiving. Grace giving.

These are the attributes of a person who can reach another person's heart and change their pathway. I have so much work to do on myself so that I can better help others. I'm especially thankful for grace.

#multiplyexcellence

[John C. Maxwell @TheJohnCMaxwell]

Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. Leaders who value their people empower them!

[Wiley Blevins, EdD @wbny]

The books have arrived! I’m so proud of this collaboration with the Eric Carle organization—decodable books illustrated by one of our great children’s book artists.

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Is "power up coaching skills" on your summer to-do list? This chart is for you!

(Via instructional leader @roxi_thompson, drawing from the Google Certified Coach curriculum)

https://t.co/ugB5GbeAVS

[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

❤️ for all my fellow teachers

[Kareem J. Weaver @KJWinEducation]

Just a little tweak to keep it simple.

@melbrethour

[Louie Giglio @louiegiglio]

// G o d . u s e . m e //

In the meantime, let God use you.

[Ｗ 𝗜 𝗦 𝗘 𝗖 𝗢 𝗡 𝗡 𝗘 𝗖 𝗧 𝗢 𝗥 ™ 💬 @wiseconnector]

Gratitude matters

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

Stay with Jesus. Filter everything through His love. And declare His name & His hope over whatever you feel you can't bear one more day.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Kindness counts. 🧡

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is truth! 💯

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

All these years in and I’m still taken aback by how much difference prayer makes. I can think to myself upon waking, “I don’t have what it takes today,” then drag myself to the place God and I meet in the mornings, open my Bible & it’s as if he says, “I have what it takes. Here.”

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

As we approach the end of the school year…

💥 Be patient
…because let’s be real. We tired!
💥Celebrate teacher growth
…goodness they have worked hard.
💥Celebrate student growth
…they need reminding of how far they’ve come!
💥Be patient
…did I mention we are tired?
💥Make IEP mtgs meaningful
…these parents deserve it.
💥Give yourself grace
…lots of it. Take care of you.

Schools make the world go round. In this busy season, pause and reflect on how far you’ve carried this generation of kids.

Educators are amazing!

#multiplyexcellence