Officially became Dr. Jason Eaton at the end of June, but yesterday I finally got to walk across the stage.
I didnโt do this for my masterโs, so Iโm glad I got to experience it this time. It was great having Cyndi, the kids, my parents, and my in laws there.
He is risen.
The stone is rolled away.
Hope is alive, grace is here, and love has already won.
โWhy do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!โ โ Luke 24:5โ6 โ๏ธ
10 books finished this month. Part of my goal this year is to read one NF each month. Last month was The No Complaining Rule- excellent- looking for NF recommendations for this month.
Some days or even weeks can be hard leading a school. But moments like Friday, when we come together every six weeks to celebrate our growth and accomplishments remind me exactly why this work matters.
Stronger together. Family forever. ๐บ๐
#SchoolLeadership#StrongerTogether
Before I took this job, @JasonEaton21 gave me some of the best advice.
โLeave your office often and remind yourself why this work matters.โ
If you want clarity, go stand where the work is real.
Congratulations, Mrs. Becca Barnes for being named our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Barnes represents PHE so well. Sheโs the teacher whoโs always smiling, always laughing, and always finding ways to bring joy to others.
4th graders wrote poems and shared them today in a โcoffee shopโ! They were so creative and did such a great job sharing. @JasonEaton21#EveryStudentEveryDay
5th grade incorporating writing into math intentional reflection from their math lesson math practices! Watched students jump for joy because they finally understood a concept! @JasonEaton21#EveryStudentEveryDay
These two pages will slap you in the face-
Leaders must establish boundaries. Thank you @DrBradJohnson for gifting me this book.
So many takeaways from โRoom 212โ but this one was particularly important for me right now.
GIVEAWAY!
Celebrating the launch of Room 212 with a book giveaway.
Re-post and comment a teacher who changed your life.
5 Winners will be announced Saturday 5pm ET. #Room212#EduFableamazon.com/Room-212-Teacher-โฆ
Rutherford County Schools officially opened the 146,000-square-foot Poplar Hill Elementary School today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The districtโs 52nd school features 37 classrooms and modern learning spaces to serve the growing community.
Home of the Coyotes and led by Principal Dr. Jason Eaton, the school will welcome approximately 900 students when the 2025โ26 school year begins in just a few days.
First day of RCS Summer Summit is in the books. It was a great day! First day drawing winner for Post Card Station is Poplar Hill teacher, Courtney Smith. Congratulations! Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials. #RCSSummit25@PoplarHillElem
Iโm proud to share that Iโve officially defended my dissertation and can now say Iโm Dr. Eaton! ๐
A dream once out of reachโmade possible by faith, support, and perseverance.
Gram always said Iโd be a doctor. I know sheโs smiling from Heaven.
#DrEaton#Grateful#edD
Things are coming along nicely at PHE! Every day brings us one step closer to the finish line. Just 140 days until opening dayโwe canโt wait! Stay tuned for more updates!#CountdownToOpening#140DaysToGo#ExcitingChanges
Principals, letโs create schools in 2025 where kids want to go, staff want to be, and families trust and are proud to send their kids.
New Post! โPrincipals: Keep it Simple in 2025 with the Big 7โ
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