Gerrie Spellmann

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🔥 Top Podcast Clips (No Particular Order!) 🔥 ✨ #3 — Todd Nesloney on What Really Builds Culture “Every human wants to feel seen, heard, and valued.” In this powerful clip, Todd breaks down why giveaways, snacks, and swag — while nice — don’t actually transform school culture. 🧠💛 True culture grows when leaders genuinely know their people and serve them in meaningful ways. He shares how a simple yearly survey helped him build deeper connections with 100+ staff members — and why those personal touches carry far more weight than any branded water bottle ever could. 💧➡️💙 If you’re a teacher, principal, or district leader focused on authentic culture and relationships, this one’s 🔑. @TechNinjaTodd #SchoolCulture #ToddNesloney #LoveSweatAndTears #EducationLeadership #StaffWellbeing #AuthenticLeadership #PrincipalLife #TeacherLeadership #SchoolCommunity #Top5PodcastClips

New APs & principals: your first 30 days set the tone for the entire year. Focus on relationships, clarity, and early wins. 📘 Leadership micro-resources for busy admins: 👉 responsivelearning.com/leaders-minute/ #AssistantPrincipals #PrincipalLeadership #ResponsiveLearning

If you could give your “first-year leader” self one piece of advice, what would it be? #SchoolLeadership

🌟 Imagine a school where recognition is inclusive and meaningful! 🌟 When every role is celebrated, the entire community thrives. 🏫✨ This month, dive into our free "Classroom Heroes" course and learn how to transform your school culture. 💪📚 Comment below or tag a friend to get started! 👇 #SchoolCulture #RecognitionMatters #CommunityBuilding #ClassroomHeroes #EducationInspiration

Here's Mine: responsivelearning.com/featured-cours…

Free PD can be a game changer. What’s one free resource that’s helped your leadership journey? Drop it below! ⬇️

Ever wonder what really happens in the principal’s office when you raise a concern? 🤔 A teacher once told me, “I think she helped me… but I don’t know how.” That’s when it hit me: sometimes what we call support looks like silence. The fix isn’t bigger gestures — it’s visible ones. Show how you advocate, not just what you do. Great leaders build ladders: 🏫 Ways for teachers to see into decisions 👀 Ways for principals to see into classrooms Narrate your reasoning. Listen in classrooms — not to judge, but to understand. When teachers can see the process, trust grows. 🌱✨ If this resonates, comment below 👇 and share how you’re building ladders in your school. #EducationLeadership #TeacherSupport #PrincipalLife #K12Leadership #SchoolCulture #TrustInSchools #VisibleLeadership #TeacherTrust #ClassroomLeadership #EdLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #SchoolImprovement 🏫💬

Stepping away from the principal’s office didn’t mean stepping away from supporting leaders. Excited to share new resources + ideas with you! 🌟

Check out the full Leader’s Minute playlist! Quick, bite-sized PD with free resources included along the way. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

I wanted to share another free resource Responsive Learnings Free Course of the month responsivelearning.com/featured-cours…

A Quick Tip for Leaders!

Thank you for sticking with me through my transition. 💙 I’m committed to continuing to share free resources and support for school leaders — it’s a mission I’ll never stop.

I’m always looking for great leadership resources. What free ones have helped you? Let me know below! And share with others 🙂

Struggling to find the right team members? 🤔 I host a podcast on hiring strategies that actually work for school leaders. 🎧 Tune in 👉youtu.be/gm2z_0dQ44M

Motivation for leaders: Focus on progress, not perfection. Every small win moves your school forward. 🌟 #PrincipalLife #LeaderTips

Leaders: struggling with school funding decisions? I host a podcast with actionable tips and insights you can use tomorrow. 🎧 Listen here 👉 youtu.be/-iOrC33HuqY

🔧 Tactics Tuesday w/ Gerrie Spellmann Gerrie reflects on how one hiring decision made all the difference during her first year as a principal. 👀💬 🎯 Your Assistant Principal, Secretary, and Lead Custodian are game-changers. They’re not just support — they’re the foundation of your day-to-day success. Top Tip: ✅ Spend intentional time building relationships with your key staff — these are the people closest to the work and to you. 💡 Leadership isn’t just about leading — it’s about building leaders around you. 📘 Hiring & Leadership Development Guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1Cp… 💬 Who’s your MVP on campus? Shout them out in the comments below! ⬇️ #TacticsTuesday #BuildYourTeam #LeadershipMatters #PrincipalTips #GerrieSpellmann #SchoolLeadership #LeadAndDevelop #MVPShoutout #EducationLeaders #ResponsiveLearning #CultureStartsWithPeople #HiringTips #EdLeaderInsights

Serving school leaders with: 🎙️ Podcasts 📚 Free courses ⏱️ Leader’s Minute tips Follow for encouragement + resources 💙