In part 4 of our book talk series, "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott, we discuss the importance of believing in them till they believe in themselves. We also look at one of Manny's most import points of the book, "Show Up." Join us for these amazing chapters and leave with growth in your profession. "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3

In part 3 of our book talk series, "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott, we look at why Why it is so important to provide opportunities for your students to see themselves in a successful way. Providing reference points of success in a students life will help them have a greater chance to achieve success. Join us for these amazing chapters and leave with growth in your profession. "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3

In part 2 of our book talk series, "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott, we look at why you should  become a student of your students. We also talk about how building bridges in your classroom and in life can positively impact the relationships that you create with your students. Join us for these amazing chapters and leave with growth in your profession. "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3

In part 1 of our book talk series, "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott, we take a look it what it means to be "SALTY" in the classroom. We also discuss how he takes the art of preparation to the next level when preparing to bring his best self to any classroom, auditorium or event. Come learn with us and walk away with a new sense of "Saltiness" in your educational walk. "Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be A Student's Best Hope" by Manny Scott   Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3

In part 2 of our book talk series "The Hero Effect" by Kevin Brown, we take a look at what it really means to be a hero and how the influences of our daily lives help shape who we are. Hear how you can bring your best self each and everyday and look at what might be your "Kryptonite" in your life and how to over come it. The Hero Effect: by Kevin Brown Colette Pledger @cpledge Willie Thomas @wilthomas3

We are excited to bring you our newest book talk series, "The Hero Effect" by Kevin Brown. We were inspired by his take on ordinary vs. extraordinary and how we are all the latter if we choose to be. Journey with us through this positive and uplifting experience of how being a "Hero" does not require special powers, a title or even a cape. The Hero Effect - Kevin Brown Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3 

In this episode, dive into the last core principle of the book "Culturize" by Jimmy Casa, "Be a Merchant of Hope." We hit on topics such as reflecting and owning your success and failures and how we can learn from both. Providing a positive environment for yourself and those around you. We also look at why it is so important to establish meaningful relationships that help to foster positive connections. Come here about this and more during this weeks episode. Book Recommendations Love and Logic: by Foster Cline and Jim Fay The Carpenter: by John Gordon Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3 

In this episode, we breakdown core principle #3: "Carry the Banner" by Jimmy Casa. We take a look at what it means to "Promote your why", "Balance vs Life-Fit" and how "Your vibe attracts your tribe." We cover these and many more topics discussed in how we can carry the banner for our school culture and continue to share how this core principle is applied into our daily lives. Book Recommendations:  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey Thrive Through The 5 - Jill Siler The Positive Dog - Jon Gordon The Power of Positive Teams - Jon Gordon Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3 

In this episode, we breakdown core principle #2: "Expect Excellence" by Jimmy Casa. We provide examples of leading by doing the simple things, what it means to model what you are expecting and approaches that we have taken to positively impact staff morale. We cover many of the different topics in this chapter and continue to share how this core principle is applied into our daily lives. Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3 

In this podcast we discuss the first "Core Principle of Positive School Culture," Champion for All Students from the book "Culturize" by Jimmy Casa. We look at how we have applied this principle into our lives and our district and will also give tips and examples as to how you can as well. Colette Pledger: @cpledge Willie Thomas: @wilthomas3