At the end of the day, will people be glad they saw you today? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #BeADaymaker

When people talk about their day, what role will you play? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

It’s the follow up that makes the relationship meaningful. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Never miss a moment to let someone know they’re cared about. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

In a time when we need express lanes, we’re still building barricades. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

If it’s worth building, it’s worth building right. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Taking something off people’s plates means just that; it doesn’t mean giving them a bigger plate so it looks like there’s less on it. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

If you are consistently lifting people up, it’s no surprise that you provide encouragement at the moments where it is most needed. #TalkToMeTuesday #BeADaymaker #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Before the school day even starts, you’re the reason somebody chose to be there today. #BeADaymaker #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

With whom do you want to spend your moments? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

If you’re a leader, you better find time to listen to the people you serve. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Testing gives us data, but it’s the data that feeds the heart that lasts. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

If you act like numbers matter more than people, the people you serve will get that message loud and clear. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Going above and beyond is, by definition, doing right by people. #BeADaymaker #BeADaymaker

Missing those heart moments can happen when you get down in the weeds. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

There’s a difference between being a veteran leader and a good leader. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

When you see someone who looks like they might need a little assistance, stop and ask if they’re okay. It’ll mean the world to them - and that’s what it means to #BeADaymaker! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

It’s our differences that can offer us the greatest insights and chances for growth! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #specialolympics

Today, you’ll be there when someone is having a moment where they silently are desperate for someone to tell them they care. Those are the moments you might not see, but will always carry the greatest impact. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #BeADaymaker

Create systems that can outlast your presence! #DontBeAfraidtoBeAwesome

Even if you can’t do it the way they way they want you to, they deserve to be heard. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Make every moment one where people are better for having shared it with you. #BeADaymaker #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Now that I’m back from break, what am I going to do? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

“Failure is not an option” means never quitting. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Make sure the people with whom you interact know they are valuable! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #BeADaymaker

Bottom line - #BeADaymaker today! #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Who are you willing to pinch hit for today? #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

If you’re helping without listening, you’re probably not helping. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

That’s not a saltwater fish. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

How are you going to spend your day? Will you be looking for the good or the bad? Either way, you’ll find it. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Fidelity for its own sake is a barrier to autonomy and, therefore, to ownership. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome

Be the leader who shares the accolades but shoulders the responsibility. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #BeADaymaker

Be a leader who clears the path of hazards so that the road may, in fact, rise up to meet those upon it. #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome #teachertok #StPatricksDay

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