The READ Act: evidence-based instruction, early screening, parents in the loop, and real support for teachers. This is how we get reading right. tinyurl.com/4e63dm7u

Sean McVay said, “Winning is a habit; let’s make it ours.” Winning is a lifestyle. It is how you do things. What habits make winning possible? Here are the 6 Habits of Winners. 1. Keep Stacking Days Winners show up every day. It’s not about going all out once in a while but consistency. Small, daily actions compound over time. Whether in the gym, the classroom, or your mindset, showing up EVERY DAY beats sporadic intensity. 2. Focus on the Process, Not Just the Results Winners don’t obsess over outcomes—they focus on the steps that get them there. The journey is where growth happens. By locking in on the process, they make success inevitable by constantly improving what they can control. 3. Embrace the Struggle Winners don’t shy away from challenges or discomfort. They know that growth happens in the tough moments. When others quit or back down, winners lean in. They understand that pain and struggle are part of the path to greatness. 4. Adapt and Adjust Winners are flexible. They don’t stick to a rigid plan when things change - they adapt. Whether it’s a new strategy, an unexpected challenge, or setbacks, winners adjust and keep moving forward. 5. Stay Humble and Hungry No matter how much success they’ve had, winners never think they’ve “arrived.” They remain humble, knowing there’s always room to improve. And they stay hungry, constantly pushing themselves to improve, no matter how much they’ve already achieved. 6. Mental Toughness Winners build mental resilience. They don’t let failures define them or allow external pressures to control their mindset. They train their minds as much as their bodies, learning to stay focused, calm, and confident in any situation. _____ If you like this post, you will love my free weekly newsletter: Great Teams Better Leaders. Join 15,000 others who read for free each week.

🍦🔬 Learning is SWEET at OKE Summer School Week 2! Through small group instruction, students explored states of matter by making ice cream and observing a liquid change into a solid. Hands-on learning makes science come alive! ❄️💡@LuellaES_HCS #SchoolontheRISE!

👀I Spy… math manipulatives EVERYWHERE at Oakland Elementary Summer Learning! Students are building place value understanding, strengthen number sense, and explaining their mathematical thinking! @LuellaES_HCS thanks for sharing your building with us! #SchoolontheRISE!

Thanks to the @HenryCountyBOE foundation for these tokens of appreciation to all of our summer learning educators! ✏️🍎 @TwylaBarkley @FreesEdWorld @Johnsonandre_ #summerlearning #summerschool #LES #BES #OKE

I did a thing last Saturday! I completed my first 5k in over 5 years. The Night Owl 5k in Stockbridge and those hills were so disrespectful. I’m determined to get back to healthy one stride at a time!

Another amazing Summer Leadership Conference in the books with this dynamic leadership team.

We had an amazing time at Summer Leadership Conference! #DestinationHenry

Great leaders set the tone. #DailyWisdom via @BallIsPsych

What a teacher evaluation should look like. Because great teaching is built through relationships, not rubrics. @SolutionTree @NAESP @NASSP @AASAHQ

She walked across that stage with her baby in her arms—a mother, a warrior, a graduate. She didn’t just earn a degree; She proved that nothing can stop a strong woman.❤️

@OKE_HCS ESE Pre-K end of year celebration today!! Thank you to our wonderful ESE Pre-K team, Mrs. Powers, Mrs.Squires and Ms. Revels for the beautiful decorations.

We have the best of times at @OAK_HCS