You can either ask someone to do something, or tell them how you want it done. Those are two different things. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Don’t mistake compliance for good classroom management. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Shoulder the burdens of others, don’t heap more on the pile. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Everybody around you deserves you at your best, so #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome!

Is your homework a measure of student knowledge or of parent participation? Are you measuring the home? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Sometimes the things that have the biggest impact happen miles or even generations away. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Whose day are you going to make today? #BeADaymaker #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

“Great hit!” “I know!” #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Do you fight for the bigger half or do you fight for others to have it?#DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #ThoughtfulThursday

Don’t confuse respect with fear. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

You can be the one who, in a pivotal moment, helps someone else rise to their potential. Don’t miss that opportunity! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

When a student shows up late for your class, make sure they know the important thing is that they showed up. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

You can either lament the decisions of others or focus on making the right decisions yourself. I know which choice will bring me the most peace. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Embrace failure, for it is the most powerful tool for finding success. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Success is the collateral you use to face the next challenge. Educators are, in essence, helping students build a nest egg to take the next step on their journey. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome @toddwhitaker.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @biscottinicole.bsky.social

We tell teachers to remember their “why”…do you as a leader share the “why” behind your decisions? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Feedback is actionable information. If you take no action on it, it just becomes background noise. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Set your Monday self up for success! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Who fills your bucket? Have you told them? #ThoughtfulThursday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Cast your vote for Ed Cosentino for @NAESP Vice President! naesp.org/about/board-of-directors/board-election/

#KindnessWeek at DES continues with “Workout Wednesday because we work out our problems! Help young people in conflict resolution by helping them see through others’ eyes.#DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

It’s Kindness Week at DES! We’re Wild for Kindness” is today’s theme, so we should see a lot of animal prints and camo! Check out @DrChrisCulver to really dive into the Science of kindness! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Just do your best. Be true to yourself and just do your best. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

How will the people around you know that you value their presence? #ThoughtfulThursday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Remember when you believed the impossible was possible? Don’t take that away from kids. #MerchantofPossibility #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

The difference between a boss and a leader is really pretty simple - and profound. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #Leadership

💎 New EduGem: www.edugems.ai/gem/teach-a-... 🤖 Teach a Robot - Students explain a topic to a curious but confused robot with common misunderstandings to help clarify their thinking and deepen their knowledge #EduSky #EduSkyAI #EdTech #GoogleEDU

Be the leader who helps those around you be successful. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Check in on each other! Sometimes just knowing someone’s thinking about you is the thing that can help in those challenging moments. #ThoughtfulThursday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Even if the moment is less impactful than expected, it still has an impact. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #MindfulMonday

Educators, don’t make recognition just about changing behavior, make sure it’s also about appreciation. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

“Anyone who sees me on TV, I want them to remember I made them smile.” -Lee Corso

Be available, just be available. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Celebrate the moments where a thread was added to your life’s tapestry. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Build a legacy of service! #mlkday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

People build faith in you based on your follow though, not your promises.#DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

You won’t have all the answers, but don’t stop trying! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

A momentary distraction is just that, momentary. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

As a leader, are you telling people what they need or asking them? #TalkToMeTuesday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

You have an impact every day, whether you’re at 100% or not - be mindful of that. #MindfulMonday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Showing respect is about YOU , not the other person. It is a gift you offer, not a reward they earn. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

🧱 Foundation from Marcus Aurelius: “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.”

Relationships are built on follow-ups! #ThoughtfulThursday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

“How can I help?” is the question that should be on the lips of leaders every day. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Don’t miss those moments of joy because within them lie moments of awesome! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Instead of asking “how was your break,” tell your students how glad you are to see them. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Happy Holidays! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Everyone deserves a memory! #DontBeAfraidtoBeAwesome

When we’re on winter break, we want our time with family & friends to be respected…the same should be true for our students. #ThoughtfulThursday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome @toddwhitaker.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @catlintucker.com @neatoday.bsky.social @ditchthattextbook.com