Anna Sexton

ALT “If we expect students to be kind, we need to be kind adults. If we expect students to be cooperative, we need to be cooperative adults. If we expect students to be responsible, we need to be responsible adults. Model. Model. Model.” —Lisa Romano, Teacher

ALT “Teaching is a creative profession, not a delivery system. Great teachers do [pass on information], but what great teachers also do is mentor, stimulate, provoke, engage.” —Sir Ken Robinson

ALT "Sometimes the best learning happens in the midst of what looks like chaos. Don't be afraid to get messy." —Leah Ross Henry, Educator

ALT "By encouraging our students to see their learning as a journey—with paths consisting of many answers and possibilities even beyond what they see—we empower them to be risk-takers and fearless, creative thinkers. Errors are just starting points." —Lora Vimont, Teacher

ALT "Sometimes kids just need to know there is someone else in their corner. Thank you for being that someone." —Danny Steele

ALT "Here’s my advice as a tech coach: Stop. Trying. All. The. Things. And if anyone makes you feel otherwise, stop taking advice from them. Focus on pedagogy and the student experience. The tools are going to change tomorrow. Good pedagogy won’t." —Tyler Rablin, Teacher

ALT "Our job is not to prepare students for something. Our job is to help students prepare themselves for anything." —A.J. Juliani, Educator

ALT "If students don’t collaborate well, that’s your clue to do it more often, not less. But structure it. Teach them how to create norms, find consensus, and move on after a disagreement." —Heather Wolpert-Gawron, Teacher

ALT "Great school culture is not an accident. It happens when we recognize that we all depend on each other, and then work together to create supportive, caring conditions for everyone—students, teachers, support staff, guests, everyone!" —David Geurin, Principal

ALT Every time you think of calling a kid "attention-seeking" this year, consider changing it to "connection-seeking" and see how your perspective changes. —Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist