We Are the Change

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This post provides motivation for educators as they begin one of the most challenging years in their career.
Your students need you. Let them motivate you to overcome any obstacles.
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We Are the Change: Making the Year a Success

As the new school year begins and we welcome our kids back, we can’t help but worry and stress about how the new normal will look for them. Last year at this time, our kids were in the classrooms; now, many of our kids are at home learning virtually.

As a leader, teacher, and mentor, it’s a thought in our mind day in day out: how can I make this year as successful as possible for my kids? The sleepless nights, constant overthinking, and anxiety are all signs of a teacher who cares. It’s okay to feel that way. This is a rough time for our world. It’s like playing a sport; your goal is to win.

In this case, your goal is to be a great teacher and have all of your students succeed academically. The moment you, as a leader, display any weakness or fear, your team loses faith and begins to stress, and eventually breaks away from the intended goal.

At this given moment, the pressure on your shoulders might feel heavier than ever. It’s okay that leaders often take on battles that are unevenly matched. It’s a testament to the will of the leader. You’re not alone. Click To Tweet

We Are the Change: Preparing Our Future Leaders

Now more than ever, our kids need us! Nobody knows when things will get back to normal, but we accepted the battle. And by any means, we will continue the battle of preparing our future generation of leaders for success, one student at a time.

The battle isn’t lost, but not quite won yet. Looking at our kids’ smiles every day is the drive we need for overcoming our obstacles. We need you, and they need you. There is someone just like you out there who needs you.

We will overcome and win, and our kids will have their best year yet.

Together, we are the change.

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About Sebastian Sanders

Sebastian Sanders “The Youth Principal” is a world motivational speaker. Born in Houston, Texas, Sebastian is a known community leader & youth advocate since his founding of The Sanders Hand in 2017. He has been changing the lives of many families and students across the world, servicing over 2,000 youth & college students from Texas to Oklahoma. Sebastian is a graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management. Sebastian is also the founder & chairman of SJS Enterprises, serving as the cultivation of community and business as we know it.

Known for his amazing work with youth, he is a perceived businessman & social entrepreneur with the creation of “Define Success” curriculum & leadership camp. Sebastian is a well-rounded entrepreneur with his unique sense of business. He thrives for change in our economy and community.

“Don’t look for change, be the change.” – Sebastian.