One of the messages I continue to hear from educators across the country is a sense of constant overwhelm. These past couple of weeks, that was me too! In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the signs I saw in myself that led to the recognition of being overwhelmed, and then I’m sharing three steps I took to find some immediate … Read More
Episode 96: Lessons Learned from the First Few Weeks
I 100% believe in the power of reflection for growth and expansion opportunities. In this week’s episode, I am sharing my own personal reflections on lessons I’ve learned, or been reminded of, over the past few weeks of the new school year. Listen along as I share three of these lessons, plus a bonus lesson thrown in there! After listening, … Read More
Episode 95: Creating JOY in Unconventional Ways
This week’s episode shares with YOU 5 ways that I create and bring JOY into my daily actions as an assistant principal! These 5 ways are easily adaptable for any classroom, or any setting at all! They may be unconventional, but YOU can bet they are simple and easy to implement! And yes, they will help YOU create JOY in … Read More
Episode 94: Redefining VALUES with Purpose
This week’s episode provides YOU with the steps I took to redefine the values of DEFINE YOUniversity. This process can easily be used to create values in your classroom, for your own business, or even at home! Join me as I share the process, along with the three brand new values of DEFINE YOU! Take a listen and of course … Read More
Spoiler Rules | Lindsay Titus | Sustaining Change
In Don’t @ Me (3:21), Tom outlines what he believes the societal rules surrounding “no spoilers” should be. Then, Tom is joined by Lindsay Titus (11:19) to discuss how educators can maintain some semblance of balance through the inevitable stress that comes with any school year. Finally, in “Assess THAT with Tom & Nat” (51:46), Tom and special guest Natalie … Read More