Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor

This 9th grader had a cumulative grade point average of 0.75. He skipped school every other Friday (14 absences). Socializing and surviving was more a priority than academic success... But a few teachers never gave up on him. And in 2022, this young man earned his Ph.D. #Believe

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a Featured Voice at the ASCD × ISTE 2026 Conference in Orlando, FL! 🔥 Grateful for the opportunity. Inspired by the mission. Ready to pour into educators from around the world. Join me and register today—purpose is calling. @ISTE_ASCD @ASCD

True school improvement requires organizational culture change… And yes, it is challenging work… The good news is, the process can be predictable. In fact, every culture change journey has four stages: awakening, resistance, testing, and eventually, alignment.

Quick fixes do not exist. To move the academic needle, the process must begin with a comprehensive, compelling, and clear vision. That’s step one!

Teachers matter. More than programs. More than policies. More than initiatives. Decades of research confirm what we already know from experience: teachers are the single most influential school-based factor impacting student achievement. Now booking for 2026!

2026 is the year of Intentional Expansion and Deeper Impact. 🔥 I’m expanding the work of Purpose Pushers through practical tools that strengthen how educators collaborate. 💪🏿 The PLC Transformation Workbook is designed to move PLCs from meetings to measurable results. 👀

@Principal_EL Thank you for facilitating an awesome chat!

That purposeful community is so key! Thanks for sharing sir! @purposepushers is the best!! Keep raising the bar!

A4) It's all about recognizing, appreciating, empowering, and supporting teachers. They want to be a part of a supportive community. It's easier said than done but it starts with strategic planning and a compelling vision focused on building a purposeful community. #VAESPChat

A3: We must center students - center their identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. We can't create engaging classrooms by bypassing or disregarding student individuality. Centering students allows us to personalize learning based on their interests. #VAESPChat

A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. Then, we must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. We must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

Q1 - While "Culture" jumps out to me first and aligns with my work the most, I am rooted in being "Crazy" about children. That's the heart of the work. If we create a culture that's crazy about children, we transform communities. #VAESPChat

Greetings everyone, Dr. JT Taylor clocking in from the 757 of VA! #VAESPChat

Teaching with a Purpose & Overcoming Burnout Rediscover your why. Reclaim your joy. Re-energize your practice.

7 Game-Changing Traits of Teachers with a Purpose! Now booking for 2026!

"Does my leadership really change lives?" Dr. JT Taylor, Dr. Shanessa Fenner, Principal Josh Tovar x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

WEEK 291 (consecutively) IS UPON US...and I've got another powerhouse lineup on deck. Join me this Saturday morning with Mpa Jaguars (Josh Tovar), Dr. JT Taylor & Dr. Shanessa Fenner on the topic, "Does My Leadership Really Change Lives?" We will be RIGHT HERE LIVE @ 10:55 ET or YouTube @ AP & New Principals Academy. See you then.

Every book I’ve written was born from a workshop—crafted first for educators who show up every day with purpose. The new idea I’m developing is comprehensive!🔥 The coal is in the fire, and it’s heating up. Stay tuned. 👀

Educators and leaders—your purpose is too important to burn out. 🔥 Teaching with a Purpose & Overcoming Burnout is your chance to reset, refocus, and rise. Let’s reconnect with our "WHY" and prioritize self-care. 💛 #Education #Leadership #TeacherWellbeing

Now booking for 2026! Purpose Pushers LLC ✅ Inspire Leaders ✅ Motivate Educators ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Org Culture Change

When Purpose meets Power — transformation happens. 💥 From national conferences to school district kickoffs, Dr. Taylor and the Purpose Pushers team deliver keynote experiences that inspire educators to lead, teach, and live with purpose.