Dr. Dustin, Ed.D

We hear everyday about the shortage of teachers and burnout, what we also forget is the shortage of great leaders who support, empower, and create the environment that everyone can thrive and feel valued. That’s my goal as a leader #weareoneteam #teacher #coach

Veteran teachers don’t struggle with feedback because they’re unwilling to grow. The issue is the system treats a first-year teacher and a 20-year teacher the same. That doesn’t make sense. A new teacher is building a foundation. They need structure, modeling, and direct feedback. A veteran teacher is in a different place. They’ve taught thousands of lessons, worked with hundreds of students, and refined their craft. They need someone who can challenge them and understand their level. But the system applies the same rubric, checklist, and process to everyone. And it’s not working. Large-scale evaluation reforms haven’t shown meaningful gains in student achievement. In another study, only about one in four teachers said feedback actually improved their teaching. That should tell us something. The strongest research points elsewhere. Instructional coaching shows significant improvement in both teaching and student outcomes. Why? It’s ongoing, specific, and grounded in real classrooms. It meets teachers where they are. That’s the difference. You can standardize evaluation, but you can’t standardize growth. We’ve tried to fix weak feedback by making it more standardized. The problem isn’t the form. It’s the fit. This isn’t about administrators doing something wrong. Most are doing what they’ve been asked to do. The system just doesn’t match the complexity of the work. A veteran teacher doesn’t need more boxes checked. They need someone who understands what they’re trying to do and can think with them at a high level. Evaluation should be less about judging and more about helping. More aspirational. More conversational. Not “Here’s what to fix,” but: What are you working on? What’s been effective? Where do you want to grow? Because growth is voluntary. You can require evaluation, but you can’t force improvement. That comes down to credibility and relevance. Teachers act on feedback when they believe the person giving it understands their work, content, and students. That’s why coaching works. It’s ongoing, specific, and built around real practice. It creates ownership, not compliance. Veteran teachers don’t ignore feedback because they think they know everything. They ignore feedback that doesn’t match their level. After enough years, you learn to filter what helps from what just checks a box. Because growth isn’t one-size-fits-all. And pretending it is doesn’t make it better. It just makes it look more organized. References: National Bureau of Economic Research American Educational Research Association / American Educational Research Journal Review of Educational Research

White Sox on Easter weekend: 3-0

Coaching is about relationships. 🔥 Gregg Popovich said it best: “Wins and losses fade. Relationships stick with you forever.”

This is what in between innings should look like! Tempo and Rhythm Throws✅ High Level Catch ✅ No one was walking on field Being Detailed Translates Every Line time was 4.4 or better for both teams. If you truly want to play at that level you must be able to play high level catch and understand how fast the game is!

As soon as the #SouthCarolina baseball job opened, #CoastalCarolina head coach Kevin Schnall's name was linked to the potential opportunity of coaching in Columbia. Here's his full response to being asked about the rumors surrounding the opening.

Hard to believe I’m turning 99 tomorrow! I’m so grateful that staying connected with my fans has been so fulfilling in my later years. While I’m taking a pause on long distance travel, I’m still available on Cameo! cameo.com/billdaniels

109-year-old Word War II veteran Arthur Green threw out the first pitch in Baltimore on Opening Day

🚨 Dynamic Infielding Drill Circuit • Great set for working on fielding + throwing in motion. ⭐️ Video Credit: @BubbaParkx

What. A. Night.

Powerful advice. 👟

"I fill this seat with gratitude, I know it's rented. I don't take any of it for granted." - Tim Corbin

Pete Carroll on Coaching 🎥 Great coaches don’t just demand compliance. They teach athletes to think, adapt, and figure it out. Coaching = Belief in someone’s potential + Commitment to their journey.

The keys to the test! #baseball #prospects

@EmilyCWaldon You inspire so many people everyday

I started a tradition of rewarding myself after every cancer treatment. Lately, it’s been stopping for a Starbucks. It sounds simple, but it brings me joy. We deserve the reminder that every step is a win and we’re capable of doing more than we often credit ourselves for. Do something kind to care for yourself this week. You deserve it.

Aerial view of the new @NLBMuseumKC campus. Really excited about the addition of a @Marriott Tribute Hotel called “The Pennant,” that will be connected to the new NLBM along 18th St. It will be the 1st hotel in the Historic 18th & Vine area since the Street Hotel closed in 1960!

A full Spring Training practice schedule explained 📋

@tromblybaseball @CholowskyRoch @UCLABaseball @MLBDraft Big John Savage fan. Cholowsky is special!

Projected #1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky 💣 GRAND SLAM at UCLA tonight. Watching this level in person hits different. @CholowskyRoch @UCLABaseball @MLBDraft

Jim Harbaugh told graduates 5 truths about life. It had nothing to do with football, but everything to do with the choices you make daily. His truth number 4 says it all.

God speed Robert Duvall. What I will always miss about him is that he always made his roles seem effortless. Case in point, as Boo Radley, without saying a word, sends warmth into your soul.

@dralyssakennedy Congrats!! Go do awesome work!

I am extremely excited and proud to announce that I will serve as Superintendent of the Wheaton R-III School District beginning next year. Thankful to the Board of Education for their support & trusting in me to lead the district! It’s a GREAT day to be a Bulldog!