Tom Stoner

We all fail at times, what is important is what we do after we fail.

Thank a teacher!

Truth. 💯

If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow.

Teacher morale is more important than curriculum, technology, and programs.

Notice the improvements.

I spent ten years as an assistant principal—some of the hardest and most rewarding years of my career. And if there’s ever a month that highlights just how critical that role is… it’s April. Testing season. Packed activity calendars. Rising energy levels across the building. It’s a lot. And right in the middle of it all are assistant principals—steady, present, and essential. Teachers experience the daily wins of the classroom—the moments that remind them why they teach. Principals often stand in the spotlight, representing the school and celebrating its success. But assistant principals? They work behind the scenes. They take on the work others can’t—or won’t: Discipline and difficult conversations Parent meetings Scheduling issues and last-minute coverage The countless logistics that keep a school running They are problem-solvers in constant motion. They are the ones who: Support a teacher dealing with challenging behavior Step in when a student is being bullied Cover a class when no substitute shows up Listen to frustrated teachers with patience and empathy Make sure a child without lunch still gets to eat Stay late for the student who missed the bus Stand beside teachers in tough parent conferences Walk the halls, creating calm through their presence The work isn’t glamorous. It often goes unnoticed. And too often, it’s taken for granted. But it matters. Assistant principals are the reason schools hold together when things get hard. They do whatever it takes so teachers can teach and students can learn. I see it. I appreciate it. And I hope they know the difference they make. Because they don’t just support the work… They make the work possible. Assistant principals are the backbone of our schools—true unsung heroes. #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalWeek

The way Bernoulli says raccoon is killing me

#SchoolLeadership “Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. That’s the Law of Consistency. It doesn’t matter how talented you are. It doesn’t matter how many opportunities you receive. If you want to grow, consistency is key.” -John C. Maxwell

Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. Camile Pissarro

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Has anyone used the Goose Awards (Get Out Of School Early) for staff and/or students? What criteria do you use?

#TeachingIsATattoo by Mike Johnston is OUTSTANDING! Own Who You Are as an Educator Enough to Wear It Out Loud! You want to check this out! 🎉 Click HERE: a.co/d/cGQlvCI #tlap #dbcincbooks @burgessdave @TaraMartinEDU @youarepoetryedu

Happy Birthday @jmattmiller

Jesus was perfect and people still hated him. We should not get caught up in what others think of us!

@HeckinGoodDogs mine lets us know overnight when it is time to go out for the final time and head to bed. Don't know how I would know without her. 🤣

@SteeleThoughts If you are not connecting with your students you are going to be constantly losing the battle. Connections are the most important part of the school year. Without them nothing else happens. #connectionsmatter

Reaching the “hard to reach” students is not about having the right strategy… it’s about having the right heart. It’s a passion for connecting with kids.

Sometimes the most important words a leader can say are, "I was wrong." (Reminder via leader @Lead2Support)