Dr. Andy Jacks

This was fun to host! Way to go Rachel for presenting such great ideas! Check it out!

Fun time volunteering all day yesterday as a family at the ASNV/POAC Holiday Party to provide families affected by Autism with sensory-friendly Santa, arts and crafts, music, and of course, Legos! Look for more from ASNV this year to support our community! #autismnova

Starting the day with gratitude! Hand written notes for every staff member for Thanksgiving ! @NAESP @_AndyJacks @JohnJarmato @kaylentucker

Difficult conversations don't have to be....difficult! Check out my 5 simples steps to help you have a productive difficult conversation! Download yours for free here: todd-s-site-963e.thinkific.com/products/digit… #leadership #conversation #difficultconversations

The December #VAESPCHAT will take place TOMORROW Sunday , December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- Principal, Author, Speaker: @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships,Joy, and Resilience @MrsASchott @KbartonKrista @egoodman1215 @NAESP

If you’ve ever thought: “There has to be a better way than threats, charts, and counting to three…” There is. #DisciplineWin isn’t about being tougher—it’s about being smarter, calmer, and more effective (even in December 😅). Holiday-ready here 👉 a.co/d/7MbAKPA

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Happy Thanksgiving from our Ellis Crew! #EllisExplorers

Strong leadership means guiding growth with clarity & compassion. In @NAESP's #PrincipalMag, Seth N. Brown, Lauren Bowers, Elizabeth Myers & Thomas R. Feller Jr. share how to offer feedback with empathy—and define what excellence looks like. Read more: naesp.org/resource/offer…

I love the student portraits, spikey hair and all! #EllisExplorers

🚀 Ready to take family engagement to the next level? Join us TOMORROW, 5–6 p.m. ET for Innovative Family Engagement Strategies for School Leaders, led by @MoyerMatthewD—2020 @NAESP National Distinguished Principal & @Rupertelem principal. Register: naesp.org/event/innovati…

Still time to register for Matt's session tomorrow! It's full of amazing strategies and real talk on family engagement!

An article I wrote about using social media as a principal is in Nov/Dec issue of @NAESP Principal Magazine !!! @PAPRINCIPALS @MercuryX @_AndyJacks @JohnJarmato @ZBauermaster

This week's TEPSA Book Recommendation is "Discipline Win: Strategies to Improve Behavior, Increase Ownership, and Give Every Student a Chance" by @_AndyJacks #Education #Leadership #Discipline

Great podcast with my principal friends from across the country, check it out!

Join us Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET for the webinar From Insight to Impact: Navigating IDEA Challenges in Today’s Schools, presented by @iamdrdia, @_AndyJacks, Leslie Sandoval & Delaney Rosenberg in partnership with @LeadIDEACenter! 🗓️ Learn more & register: naesp.org/event/from-ins…

💡 Difficult conversations don’t have to derail your relationships or your leadership. I’ve created a free resource to help you feel more confident, prepared, and productive when those tough conversations come your way. 📥 Download it here: todd-s-site-963e.thinkific.com/products/digit… Because avoiding the hard conversations won’t help anyone. But learning how to navigate them well will.

❌ Guessing families' needs ✅ Asking about families' needs (Reminder via P @_AndyJacks)

Join us Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET for the webinar From Insight to Impact: Navigating IDEA Challenges in Today’s Schools, presented by @iamdrdia, @_AndyJacks, Leslie Sandoval & Delaney Rosenberg in partnership with @LeadIDEACenter! 🗓️ Learn more & register: naesp.org/event/from-ins…