TL;DR: Know your why, your purpose, and passion as it shapes your mindset and what you do every day. Brandi shares her personal story that started with tragedy that led to leading with HOPE, turning tragedy into triumph. The Leader in Me program helps every student see they have greatness and leadership potential. What is Your Why? We have to … Read More
Superhero Teachers Empower Superhero Students
TL;DR: Superhero teachers create and empower superhero students. Creating thriving super-students comes down to these big ideas: nurturing heart, developing mind, and cultivating will. Teaching isn’t about grades, standards, and tests. It’s about inspiring the inner superhero of each child. “All our energy has gone into stretching kids’ cognitive abilities and neglecting the human side—the source of energy, joy, inspiration, … Read More
The Power of Purpose
TL;DR: To overcome the difficulties of teaching in a pandemic, you have to find what works for you. Clearly define your purpose, write it down, and put it somewhere you will see every day. The key to unlocking unlimited potential begins with understanding the power of your purpose. As you continue to endure and experience the 2020-2021 school year, it … Read More
Episode #111: From Tragedy to Triumph with KTTeeV (Kendrick Thomas)
Kendrick Thomas (KTTeeV) is an Asst. Principal in Houston, certified life coach, speaker, mentor, podcast host of Daily K, and the host of the KTTeeV Radio show. KTTeeV is all about bridging the gap between the school and community through information. Kendrick takes his passion for showing young people that through intrinsic motivation there is a way out of every … Read More
Episode #110: Go Get It with Chip Baker
Chip Baker is a fourth-generation educator, a speaker, host of the Success Chronicles Podcast, host of the Radio 111.7 Show, a Coach/Trainer for the John Gordon Power of Positive Leadership, and is the author of multiple books, videos, and resources. What it was like growing up I was born in Dallas, Tx. My parents separated when I was five years … Read More