Building School Culture in a Virtual World
Building School Culture in a Virtual World I know you care about students. It’s why you read this blog! You didn't have to, but you’ve chosen to be a part of this team. Why is this important to building culture in a virtual world? Because it means you are actively...
Free Book Study that Builds Campus Relationships
Free Book Study that Builds Campus Relationships As a school leader I know you want everyone to be connected, but sometimes we lack the vocabulary to build those connections. In my new book, Building Campus Relationships From the Inside Out, I’ve charted out a direct...
Building Resilient Students in the COVID Era
Building Resilient Students in the COVID Era This summer I was hosting a virtual leadership summit for the Kentucky Student Council Association. During that meeting, a student leader named Kerri noted, “COVID has been the best thing to ever happen to me because it has...
Linda’s Student Story
Overcoming the Pressure to Succeed Faced with the pressures of good grades and a deep desire to attend the college of her choice, Linda is pushed to her breaking point and forced to realize that putting her health first is more important than cramming for her next...
50% Off Your Guide to Building Campus Relationships
50% Off Your Guide to Building Campus Relationships Relationships are the secret sauce to building strong school culture. Without solid relationships, a campus will lack connection and direction. My dad taught 6th grade for 38 years. During his career he would have...
Want to Build Campus Relationships this Fall?
Want to Build Campus Relationships this Fall? COVID has turned your world upside down, social justice movements are sweeping the country, and life is much different for you, your students, and your fellow staff members. Question: How are you going to build campus...
Looking for a Professional Development Speaker?
Looking for a PD speaker to inspire your staff next fall? Good news! We have been working hard to convert our PD workshops into the virtual world, so no matter what the situation is in the fall, you can still work to build school culture and empower student voice with...
Working On School Culture This Summer?
School Culture Strategies That Help! If you are like me the COVID crisis has had you feeling anxious, sad, and even frustrated. But with the school year coming to a close, I am hoping there will be a period of rest and reflection for you and your team. During that...
Free Commencement Videos from TEEN TRUTH
Free Commencement Videos from TEEN TRUTH Your seniors have put in a lot of effort to get to this point. You have worked hard to get them here as well. We want to help you celebrate! The best youth speakers in the industry have developed a series of free commencement...
Announcing Flexible Dates & Delayed Deposits
Announcing Flexible Dates & Delayed Deposits The COVID crisis has a lot of us feeling overwhelmed, concerned, and frustrated. It’s turned the education world upside down, so we here at TEEN TRUTH have an idea that will help you immensely. Introducing FLEXIBLE...
3 Ways to Support Your School Vendors During the COVID Crisis
3 Ways to Support Your School Vendors During the COVID Crisis Having visited over 1,000 schools, I have come to realize that school culture is about everyone - students, parents, staff members, and community stakeholders - all working together to support the overall...
Student Relationships First, Then Distance Learning
Maslow First, Then Blooms I had a student. He transferred in mid-year. His file was thick. He came in ready for a battle. He came in knowing that school wasn’t for him. At first glance, he was what you would expect, tattered clothes, dirty, distant. He walked with a...
Webinars to Help School Leaders During the COVID Crisis
Lifetouch & TEEN TRUTH Team Up to Help School Leaders If you are interested in learning ways to build school culture, increase student resiliency, and improve campus relationships during the COVID crisis, please join us in the Lifetouch webinar series. A total of...
Free Virtual School Assemblies & Interactive Zoom Calls
Free Virtual School Assemblies & Interactive ZOOM Calls We know that many of our schools look to TEEN TRUTH to drive real, personal interactions on campus, but with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting education so hard, our team has aggressively switched gears to bring...
3 Ways to Support Your School Community During Uncertain Times
3 Ways to Support Your School Community During Uncertain Times According to my father, there is no coincidence that his blood type is “Be Positive” (B+). He is probably the most positive person I have ever known. He can find a silver lining in almost any...
Ever wonder who the best educators are?
Ever wonder who the best educators are? Every year the team at TEEN TRUTH relentlessly works to visit and support as many schools as possible. In 2019 we visited nearly 150 schools and this week we wanted to take the time to recognize the best! CLICK HERE to watch the...
3 Things to Know BEFORE You Book Your Fall Assembly
3 Things to Know BEFORE You Book Your Fall Assembly 2020 is in full swing and here at TEEN TRUTH, we’re already on track to have one of our best years ever! We’re all thrilled to be able to help schools learn how to build school culture, how to create resilient...
Creating a Motivating Culture of Respect is as Easy as ABC
Creating a Motivating Culture of Respect is as Easy as ABC Many educators are looking for ways to support students and build relationships that foster high levels of student learning. Some have even studied the concept of the ABC’s and how Autonomy, Belonging...
The Best Way to Build Relationships on Campus
The Best Way to Build Relationships on Campus When I was in grad school for professional counseling, I had the opportunity to intern under Dr. David Ferguson. In that internship, he taught me the single most powerful way to develop healthy relationships. It quickly...
4 Ways to Help Teachers Inspire Students
4 Ways to Help Teachers Inspire Students I believe in educators. I believe in their power to impact students not only in learning content but also in their attitudes about themselves as learners. Inspired educators produce inspired learners. We are inspired when who...