Dustin Phillips

If you’re in education and haven’t read Coffee with the Custodian by @DrBradJohnson , you’re missing out. This book is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about people. Every chapter is packed with practical wisdom, humility, and the kind of perspective that makes you want to lead better tomorrow than you did today. Highly recommend !!! #EduLeaders #Leadership #SchoolLeadership #CoffeeWithTheCustodian

It’s Conference Season! The best conference takeaway isn’t always a brand new strategy. Sometimes it’s a sharper lens for seeing the strengths, systems, and people you already have in front of you. Start with recognizing what’s already worth protecting. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

Apply Now: $1,000 Classroom Grants! Mississippi Professional Educators will award up to 50 Classroom Grants to support innovative teaching and student success in your classroom. Due Date: September 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life!

Happy Birthday America !!🇺🇸

The hardest days in school leadership don't require you to pretend everything is okay. They require you to stay human and to keep feeling, keep caring, and keep choosing to be present anyway. #LeadFromWhoYouAre Find out more at f.mtr.cool/lhtaxxohzp

Just finished Never Stop Getting Better by @jperry_nixa — and it hit home as a school leader. One thing it reinforced: leadership in education is never about standing still. Our students, staff, and schools deserve leaders committed to growing, learning, and improving every single day. This book is packed with practical wisdom on discipline, mindset, and intentional growth. A great reminder that the best leaders never arrive—they keep getting better. For every principal, assistant principal, coach, or teacher leader: this one is worth your time. #SchoolLeadership #LeadBetter #EducationLeadership #NeverStopGettingBetter

Character counts! 🧡

Get em while you can !! #Cougars

The hard conversation isn’t what people remember most. It’s how you show up after it. 5 ways school leaders build trust after difficult conversations 🧵👇

Heading into year 32 (!) as a middle school social studies teacher. Looking to get any items off my #clearthelist wishlist for this upcoming year. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Especially true for our students who don't have big outburst. Sometimes it's internal, but just as important.

Broken systems break people.

It’s a great day to be a Cougar! 🧡💙

I’m hoping that at the very least, I can clear the following items from my list: ✏️ pencils 🖊️ pens 🧻 Clorox wipes ✋🏻 Hand sanitizer 📓Composition Books 🫟 Dry Erase Markers 💡 Highlighters Here’s my wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… #BeAGoodHuman #clearthelist

Purpose is knowing why you do the work. Obsession happens when you become so invested in the people you serve that you can’t wait to see what happens next. Purpose gets you started. Obsession keeps you going. So pumped for the next 2 months. Let’s. Goooo!!! #LeadFromWhoYouAre

The celebration you do once is a nice gesture. The celebration you do consistently becomes the culture. Intentional repetition is what transforms a moment into a movement. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

Overwhelmed in the best way possible over the #generosity, #love, and support my #kids and #classroom have received! 😭❤️ Thank you to everyone who has #donated or shared my #teacher wishlist!!! If you want to donate, follow the link ☺️ amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Don’t let the “got to’s” get in the way of the “get to’s” !! Happy Friday everyone !!

Went in my classroom today and discovered my desk chair is MISSING!! 😩😩 As it was also broken, I thought this might be a sign to see if there was a sweet soul out there who would help with a new one? #clearthelist2026 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…