Thought of the Day - Education: Recent Episodes
Nick Schumacher
Nick discusses a quotation on a credit union promotional thermometer. We need a "people first" attitude in education
Nick Discusses some the "bad kids" that came into his school district this year. Every kid deserves an adult who will believe in them.
Nick discusses the importance of meeting all the needs of the kids in our district. School districts need to be focused on the needs of the kids rather than the desires of the adults.
Nick relates a Hank Aaron quote to Resilience and Grit by encouraging kids to "keep swinging."
Nick discusses a Hemingway quote about personal growth rather than comparison to others. Education could be based on student growth rather than attainment of a standard.
Nick Reflects on a quote about change and the necessity of changing to meet hte needs of our students.
Nick Discusses the great one, Wayne Gretzky's quote “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” The focus of leadership needs to be the vision of the school rather than chasing the hockey puck of the urgent.
Nick Discusses the Anne Frank Quote "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world" It is always a great time to make a difference in the life of a kid. Start right now and Start with a single step. A single kind word can make all the difference.
Nick Discusses the applications of adventure and making the most of your opportunities in the educational setting
Nick Schumacher shares his thoughts on a quote from James A. Michener regarding character, grit and student resilience.
Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside. For the first day of school we wanted a thought of the day that was catchy and inviting. Creating the tone of a student centered school environment.
We share a daily quotation with the students and staff of our school district. Nick applies this quotation to the education of our students and the the advancement of educational leadership in our schools.