Be The Thermostat, Not the Thermometer

Be the THERMOSTAT and not the thermometer! Listen to Jake Palmer, a passionate principal at Fisher Grade School committed to creating a nurturing environment through strong relationships with staff, students, and families. His energetic and enthusiastic approach inspires positive change that transforms student outcomes.

Be the THERMOSTAT, not the Thermometer! Being the Thermostat is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Dr. Rachael Mahmood, 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year , use her voice and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #bethethermostat!

Be The Thermostat! Listen to Sean Buchanan, Superintendent or Geary Public Schools in Geary, Oklahoma, as he talks about increasing parental engagement to increase academic results. Connect with Sean at www.seanbuchanansolutions.com.

In this episode of "Letting Go of Unwanted Badges," we discuss the importance of letting go of unwanted badges, those labels and badges we wear that may weigh us down, and how to foster a culture of empowerment, authenticity, and growth for ourselves and our teams. We will always encourage you to be the thermostat and not the thermometer.

Be the Thermostat, not the Thermometer. Listen to Monet Webster emphasize the importance of building strong schools and stronger community with the diveristy, equity, and inclusion work she is doing. Monet understands what it means to #bethethermostat and shares her stories and experiences to uplift and motivate us to be the thermostat as well.

Be the Thermostat, not the Thermometer. Listen to my wife Keisha Young discuss what it means to be the thermostat as a family nurse practitioner and supporting someone who is a thermostat leader. She advises us to focus on self-care and being in the moment. My wife understands what it means to #bethethermostat and shares her stories and experiences to uplift and motivate us to be the thermostat as...

Be the Thermostat, not the Thermometer. Listen to Katie Kinder emphasize the importance of understanding post-pandemic teaching and supporting teachers. She advises us to focus on what we can control and embrace change in education. Katie understands what it means to #bethethermostat and shares her stories and experiences to uplift and motivate us to be the thermostat as well.

Be the Thermosotat, not the Thermometer. Thermostat leaders understand that you have to create an environment that students want to run to not just have to come to. Listen to Taylor Drennan share his experiences and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #bethethermostat!

Be the THERMOSTAT , not the Thermometer! Thermostat Leaders understand that when you get better everybody wins. Listen to Daniel Bauer share his experiences and stories to help uplift and motivate us to be Ruckus Makers and #bethethermostat .

Be the THERMOSTAT, not the Thermometer. Thermostat leadership is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Dr. Joseph Williams use his voice and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #bethethermostat.

Express gratitude while you can! What do I mean? Give the roses to those who you want to thank now and do not wait till you wish you would have.

Want to know what moves you from hoping to do something to actually being motivated to do it? Today's Bow Tie Tuesday Tip will discuss the aspiration, inspiration, and motivation to achieve your wildest dreams!

Be the THERMOSTAT, not the Thermometer!  Thermostat leadership is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Adam Welcome use his voice and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #betherthermostat!

Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer! Thermostat leadership is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Todd Nesloney, one of my #eduheroes, use his voice and stories to help uplift and motivate you to #bethethermostat!

We all will go through things in life. The goal is to grow through what you go through. You can either be bitter or be better.

You can achieve success or you can become successful. The key is if you are on a journey or understand the process.

To make a difference and impact, you have to do the things that others may not think to do, to get the results that others are not able to get.

Don't wait for the world to recognize your greatness, live it and let the world catch up.  This is a powerful quote from Muhammad Ali that I hope inspires and motivates you.

Goals don’t work unless you do. The is joy in the work that you put in to achieve a goal.

No matter what the situation may look like or what you have gone through the past year, there are greater things ahead.

Your attitude will determine your altitude!

Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces.

Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean that it’s impossible! You can do it!

Spend 5 minutes with Dr. Young and a guest student finding out about the amazing scholars we have and the great things taking place at Joseph Arthur Middle School.  This week’s special guest is Amelliah.

Never dim your LIGHT because others are uncomfortable with how bright it SHINES!