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Author of Remarkable Learning: A Guidebook for Building Creative and Confident Kids (Bloomsbury, London). Former Principal of the Year / Chief Academic Officer.

Florida, USA
Joined September 2017
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As an English teacher, I thought my job was to teach kids about books, and plot, and theme, and symbols. Then I spent my career teaching them about themselves, about courage, and hard work, and resiliency, and hope. Never saw that coming. So glad it did. #NCTE #edchat #engchat
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Using big, complex words doesn't make you look smart. It makes you look insecure about the actual value you deliver. Simplicity wins every time.
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The way I see it, our work in schools begins and ends with raising expectations for kids, and for ourselves. Not by lowering them. #edchat #education #teaching #learning
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Let us be kinder to one another. -Aldous Huxley
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Leadership... You don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case. —Ken Kesey
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Your Personal Formula for Success.
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The best teachers are those who inspire us to be our best selves. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration.
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Coming your way, D.C.! In education, you either believe in all children, or you don't. There is no in between. Can't wait to join fellow thought-leaders for the Festival of Education. Yes, we can design lessons that build student confidence! See you soon! #edchat #edutwitter
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The best teachers are those who inspire us to be our best selves. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration.
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My deep thanks for the kind words from so many colleagues. Yes, my new book -- Remarkable Learning -- will be released next week😊 I have given everything I have to children, especially those who come from hardship and trauma. I hope this book honors their sacrifice. #edchat
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One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.
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Happy Sunday! ✨
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Yep. Exactly. The formula has not shifted.
Great schools don't happen because of one initiative.   They happen because leaders consistently: • Hire well • Support teachers • Stay visible • Keep students at the center   Consistency beats complexity every time.
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For my entire life, I have given everything I have to children, especially those who come from hardship and trauma. In my new book, I provide some thoughts on how to help them succeed in school. In some way, I hope this book honors their sacrifice. I hope you agree. #edutwitter
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Yeah! My next book is scheduled for release. For my entire life, I have given everything I have to children, especially those who come from hardship and trauma. This book was written with those students in mind. In fact, it honors their sacrifice. I hope you agree! #edchat
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Reading counts!
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I support **anything** and **anybody” that works to and invests in improving education for all kids. Always and forever. That is my North Star. More literate and numerate kids who have a better shot at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness has to be the goal.
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“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” - Former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter
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