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David Gear @DavidWGear

Assistant Principal, fountain of optimism and catalyst of all things chill and mellow

Joined March 2009
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David Gear@DavidWGear
15 Jun 2024
I've migrated to Threads (dwgear).
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Check out my latest article: The Benefits of Assisted Stretching linkedin.com/pulse/benefits-… via @LinkedIn

The Benefits of Assisted Stretching

Assisted stretching is a powerful tool for improving flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. Whether performed by a trained professional or with the help of a partner, assisted stretching...

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Check out my latest article: The Importance of a Goal-Setting Meeting with Your Personal Trainer linkedin.com/pulse/importanc… via @LinkedIn

The Importance of a Goal-Setting Meeting with Your Personal Trainer

Embarking on a fitness journey is exciting, but without clear direction, it can be easy to lose motivation or feel lost along the way. One of the most effective ways to ensure success is by having a...

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David Gear@DavidWGear
19 Feb 2025
Check out my latest article: The Benefits of the Simple and Sinister Kettlebell Complex linkedin.com/pulse/benefits-… via @LinkedIn

The Benefits of the Simple and Sinister Kettlebell Complex

Kettlebells have long been a staple in strength training due to their versatility and efficiency. One of the most renowned kettlebell programs is Pavel Tsatsouline’s Simple and Sinister (S&S) complex.

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David Gear@DavidWGear
13 Feb 2025
Excited to announce that I've accepted a position as a Dynamic Personal Trainer at Life Time fitness in Garland. If you've slipped on your New Year's fitness goals, come see me.
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David Gear@DavidWGear
11 Feb 2025
Check out my latest article: Mobility Training Matters linkedin.com/pulse/mobility-… via @LinkedIn

Mobility Training Matters

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and a new perspective on life. However, it also comes with natural changes in the body, such as reduced flexibility, joint stiffness, and muscle tightness.

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David Gear@DavidWGear
10 Feb 2025
Check out my latest article: The Importance of Consistency in Health, Wellness, and Fitness for People Over 50 linkedin.com/pulse/importanc… via @LinkedIn

The Importance of Consistency in Health, Wellness, and Fitness for People Over 50

Maintaining good health, wellness, and fitness becomes increasingly important as we age. For people over 50, consistency is the key to ensuring longevity, mobility, and overall quality of life.

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Check out my latest article: The Importance of Strength Training for Runners linkedin.com/pulse/importanc… via @LinkedIn

The Importance of Strength Training for Runners

Running is an incredible way to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and mental toughness. However, many runners overlook strength training, mistakenly believing it will make them bulky or slow.

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Check out my latest article: Optimizing Recovery for Runners Over 50: Health Benefits of Effective Recovery Techniques linkedin.com/pulse/optimizin… via @LinkedIn

Optimizing Recovery for Runners Over 50: Health Benefits of Effective Recovery Techniques

Running is an excellent way to stay fit and active at any age, but for those over 50, proper recovery is just as important as the workout itself. The body’s ability to repair and rebuild naturally...

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David Gear@DavidWGear
19 Sep 2024
Just @BikeReg'd for Cotton Patch Challenge Road Ride 2024 - bikereg.com/cotton-patch-cha…
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First #Triathlon
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Interesting article on hydration, not just decaf coffee. foodrepublic.com/1471660/is-…

Decaf Coffee Is More Hydrating Than You'd Think - Food Republic

There are plenty of myths and bits of misinformation flying around about coffee, including decaf. And no, decaf coffee does not dehydrate you.

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David Gear@DavidWGear
15 Jun 2024
New pedals (I'm not ready to clip in), new saddle, new bar tape, new chain. It's all done but some cosmetics (new bottle cages, new accessory bolts, new rider). Thanks @baileylee1981 !
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Education Week
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12 Jun 2024
Teachers say they work an average of 57 hours a week, but less than half of that time is spent teaching. Here are the eight tasks that they want taken off their to-do lists. #EWArchive edw.link/dku

Dear Administrators: Teachers Want You to Get These 8 Tasks Off Their Plates

Teachers say these job duties shouldn't be part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

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Tom Bennett OBE
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4 Jun 2024
You build relationships by developing a shared sense of how we expect to behave with one another, and how we value one another. It’s not magic. It doesn’t happen just because we really, really care about them, although we must. It happens because we *demonstrate* that care through our behaviour, and our expectations for their behaviour.
Tom Bennett OBE
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15 Oct 2019
If you believe good classroom culture is based on relationships then you’re right, but if you think those relationships aren’t achieved by structure, routines and consistency then you’re probably wrong.
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16 May 2024
That look on a new teacher's face during a meeting with Failing Senior and their parents when they realize that their academic integrity is no match for my graduation rate.
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David Gear@DavidWGear
15 May 2024
I enjoyed this. Eine kleine nachtlauf.
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Enough screens. Enough apps. Enough Chromebooks. It's time to bring back pens, pencils, paper, and books. fordhaminstitute.org/nationa…

Next, curtail the Chromebooks

Phone bans are the hottest education policy since banning critical race theory. Districts across the country are strictly limiting their use, locking them in Yondr bags, or confiscating and sealing...

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Tom Bennett OBE
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19 Apr 2024
*1/3* of 5-7 year olds have *unsupervised access* to social media. This is insane. Parents please take the phones off your children. It’s not a baby sitter. It’s a window into every horror humanity can imagine, and at best it’s a mindless attention hoover that teaches children to be absent from where they are. This is a society wide problem. Culture hasn’t caught up with technology. It is strangling children’s focus, learning and thinking.
Ofcom
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19 Apr 2024
Our new research reveals the media habits of children and adults across the UK. We found that infant children are increasingly present - and independent - online. Swipe for more ⏩
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