Preparing students for their future, not our current world. #AIEdu #EduSkyAI

A ramp is necessary for some, but helpful for all. This simple truth applies to instruction too—design with flexibility to include everyone. #UDL #InclusiveLearning

School leaders in high-poverty areas didn’t just adapt during COVID—they innovated. Leadership turns scarcity into strategy. #EdTech #LeadershipMatters

Leadership in crisis reveals priorities. For Appalachian school leaders during COVID-19, technology became the lifeline, not a luxury. #EdLeadership #RuralEd

Assessment isn’t about judgment—it’s about guiding learners forward. UDL reframes grading as a GPS for growth. #UDL #EducationForAll

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): a framework where equity isn’t an extra. It’s the design. Because what's necessary for some benefits all. #UDL #InclusiveEducation

🌐 The pandemic unveiled a harsh truth: the digital divide in rural Appalachia is real. Leadership practices in 1:1 tech programs are a lifeline for many students. #EdTech #DigitalEquity

COVID-19 showed us that adaptability is key. Schools with robust tech leadership thrived, proving innovation begins with preparation. #EdTechLeadership #Adaptability

Are your leadership practices addressing barriers to inclusion? Equity isn’t automatic—it takes intentionality. #LeadershipForEquity #InclusionMatters

Equity starts with access but doesn’t end there. Leaders must ensure tech tools are meaningful, supported, and equitable for all learners. #DigitalEquity #EdLeadership

Engagement isn't a 'nice-to-have'; it's essential. How are you designing lessons that spark curiosity and sustain focus for every student? #UniversalDesign #EngagementMatters

Effective leaders empower their teams. How are you building professional capacity to ensure sustainable tech integration in your schools? #LeadershipDevelopment #CapacityBuilding

Leadership is about creating opportunities. In rural schools, the 1:1 device initiative wasn’t just a tech rollout—it was a lifeline for learning during the pandemic. #EdLeadership #Innovation

Tech is the tool, not the goal. True leadership lies in aligning technology with meaningful learning outcomes. What’s your tech vision? #EdTech #Leadership

Rural communities often lead innovation out of necessity. Appalachian schools' 1:1 initiatives during COVID are a testament to resilience and creativity. #Innovation #Leadership

As Maya Angelou said, 'When you know better, do better.' What are you doing today to lead more inclusively, equitably, and effectively? #LeadershipMatters #EquityInAction

Leadership is about scaffolding—not just for students, but for your team. Are you building capacity for innovation and inclusion? #EdLeadership #CapacityBuilding

'Internal locus of control.’ Successful leaders empower their teams to believe they can create change. What's your leadership culture like? #LeadershipMindset #Empowerment

Equity isn't a buzzword; it's a practice. Use data, listen to your community, and take bold steps to ensure no student is left out. #EdLeadership #Equity

Barriers exist, but so do solutions. Leaders must identify constraints—like funding gaps—and innovate past them. #InnovationInLeadership #DigitalDivide

Living in Appalachia showed me that equity is about meeting students where they are—tech, resources, or support. How are we adapting to their realities? #Leadership #EquityMatters

Inclusion isn't just about accessibility; it's about belonging. Leaders, are your initiatives fostering a sense of community for every student? #InclusiveLeadership #Equity

Designing for the 'edges' benefits the whole. How are you embedding UDL principles into your systems, not just your classrooms? #LeadershipForAll #DesignThinking"

MTSS isn’t just a system; it’s a promise: Every student gets the support they need, when they need it, without being excluded or labeled. Flexibility and inclusion are the future of education. #MTSS #UDL #leeannjung

MTSS gives all students a chance to thrive: No stigma. No disruption to core learning. Just flexible, responsive support when and where it’s needed. Inclusion done right! #MTSS #EquityInAction

MTSS myth-busting: 🚫 Pulling students out of specials isn’t intervention. 🚫 One-to-one paraprofessionals aren’t always the answer. ✅ Real intervention = systematic, research-based, and inclusive. #MTSS #EducationMatters

Planning for variability isn't a challenge—it's an opportunity. Embracing diversity in classrooms creates spaces where all students thrive. #UDL #EquityInEducation

In an MTSS model: 📚 Core instruction is sacred. 🤝 Small-group learning is powerful. 🌟 Labels are irrelevant; needs are what matter. Inclusion isn’t a method—it’s a mindset. #MTSS #InclusiveEducation

MTSS = Meeting students where they are. ✅ Support for ALL, not just IEPs. ✅ No pulling from core instruction. ✅ Flexible, data-driven interventions. Inclusion isn’t optional—it’s essential. #MTSS #EquityInEducation

MTSS isn’t about labels; it’s about needs. Whether it’s reading fluency, math skills, or emotional regulation, every student deserves the right support at the right time. #UniversalDesign #MTSS

Teaching and leadership have one big thing in common: both require empathy. How do you cultivate empathy in your daily work? #Education #LeadershipTips

Coordinated small-group learning = no stigma, no missed instruction, just targeted support for whoever needs it. Inclusion done right is a win for everyone. #MTSS #InclusiveTeaching

If you haven't tried notebooklm, you should. Listening to my dissertation as a podcast was so surreal. I might convince my wife to actual listen to this podcast! :-)

There is nothing like being teacher tired.

Random surprises at the Amish store. A little different than my favorite crackers in Singapore, but close enough.

Dear Netflix:

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence. Whether you’re in the classroom or the board office, your actions speak louder than words.

Did you know that students retain up to 90% more information when they teach others? Peer learning isn’t just helpful—it’s powerful! #EducationTips

You know you’re a hard-core professor when you’re having your Mott’s on the way to class