Kevin Dunn

Mr. Dunn provides an update on the new elementary school building! youtu.be/szuznGbZpy8

Proud to announce that 304 schools across Ohio have earned the title of Purple Star School this year! This honor by @OHEducation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Education.Ohio.gov/PurpleStar Purple Star Schools recognize the unique strengths and perspectives that military students bring to our classrooms, and ensure these students have all the support they need to reach their God-given potential. I congratulate all our 2026 Purple Star Schools for their efforts!

Last week marked a meaningful milestone for the Williamsburg community as Williamsburg Local School District, local leaders, and residents came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Williamsburg Elementary School.

Congratulations to @1burgschools on the groundbreaking of its new PK-5 facility. This custom-built facility will be 65,056 square feet in size, featuring a three-story academic wing and learning stairs. We are eager to follow the progress of the new school as it blossoms!

Too many times, I’ve come across the misconception that when a student receives Tier 3 intervention, they no longer need Tier 1 and/or Tier 2. That it replaces instruction. It doesn’t. Tier 3 is layered on top of strong instruction, not a replacement for it. Because the goal isn’t to pull students out of learning… it’s to give them more access to it. And when we get that wrong, we don’t just miss the mark, we limit the very growth we’re trying to create.

Comfort limits potential. Discomfort accelerates growth. Lean in. Do the work.

Give oxygen to a fire and it burns bigger and hotter. Starve it of oxygen and it flames out. The same is true for attention and negative people. Focus your attention on those who are bought in, those who are positive, those who are committed to moving things forward.

Don’t get bored with the process. Don’t get bored with the basics. Don’t get bored with small wins. Don’t get bored with progress. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work.

Incredibly proud of you, Mia!

Excellence isn’t about perfection. Excellence is about commitment to the standard.

It’s easier to complain than change. It’s easier to blame than take ownership. It’s easier to give up than persevere. It’s easier to doubt than believe. But taking the easy path only guarantees you’ll stay stuck in your current circumstances. Do what it takes to get better.

If your values are dictated by the behavior of the person across from you, you don’t have values. Live your standard, no matter the circumstances.

Most people expect transformation to happen overnight. But awareness isn't action, and action isn't immediate transformation. Change is messy. Growth is slow. Progress looks like failure half the time. Breakthrough comes to those who keep showing up anyway.

Want your team to believe more? Then you have to believe in them first. Your belief creates their buy-in.

Bad teams ignore the issues Good teams address the issues Great teams get better and stronger because of the issues.

Comfort limits potential. Discomfort accelerates growth. Lean in. Do the work.

Perspective is a choice. Attitude is a choice. Focus is a choice. Effort is a choice. Own the way you show up.

Stop consuming things that make you anxious/stressed/angry/worried and then wonder why you’re anxious/stressed/angry/worried. Consume what stirs up hope, confidence, peace. Consume what makes you better. What you consume is a choice and shapes who you become. Inputs ➡️ Outputs

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Growth takes time. Be patient. Growth takes time. Be confident. Growth takes time. Be persistent. Growth takes time. Be committed. Keep showing up. 🪵🪓