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Roman Nowak @nowakro.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

In honour of this week's Beacon of HOPE, Principal EL, one chat participant will win a copy of his new book from ASCD, Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed. Good luck and thank you for participating. #BuildHOPEedu @drprincipalEL.bsky.social

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Every child must know they are capable of doing great things! Every adult who serves them deserves leaders who support and empower them to greatness! Looking forward to meeting some amazing teachers and leaders this summer!! #MeetTheirNeeds #teachers #leaders

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Roman Nowak @nowakro.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 11th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for #BuildHOPEedu as we begin our week and celebrate milestones. As we mark our 300th chat and 5 years of community, let us talk about Celebrating Beacons of HOPE! #edusky #edchat #CodeBreaker #satchat #LeadLAP #education #learning #community

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Dr. Sonia A. Matthew, NBCT @youthdoctor.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Wearing my favorite color to recognize mental health awareness. While the work is tough some days because you do it ALL as an AP, I will always #ChoosetoStay because I was born to do this work. 💚💚💚 @drprincipalel.bsky.social

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Thanks sir! Appreciate your support! We are in need of a movement to fight for the needs of students, teachers and leaders!!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Thanks @mssackstein.bsky.social for all your work around student led assessment, peer feedback and assessing with respect! You have impacted many teachers and leaders over the years! Meeting the needs of all students has been your life goal! #edusky #edtechchat #sunchat #MeetTheirNeeds

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Every child and educator deserves to be seen, heard & celebrated! Let’s start a revolution in education so we can build a system that supports our teachers & students! They deserve to know that they are unique, brilliant & capable of greatness! Don’t miss my new book from ASCD/ISTE! DM for discount!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

What do great nurses and educators have in common? @Principal_EL's hospital experience reminded him that the most powerful learning happens when students know someone cares. #edusky #nurses #students #teachers www.ascd.org/blogs/what-a...

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What a Nurse Reminded Me About Education

Being on the receiving end of care clarified what truly matters in schools.

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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Let’s put "greatness on the spot." Our profession needs more moments to celebrate what's working—and the educators making it happen. @victoriathetech.bsky.social

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The Power of Celebration

Schools that prioritize educator recognition build stronger, more positive learning environments.

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ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders @communityleaders.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Join the "Uniting Voices" webinar! Discussing retaining BIPOC & LGBTQ+ educators. Listen as they discuss topics on creating inclusive cultures, breaking barriers, & well-being. Register: bit.ly/retaineducators @ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social @craigaaronsmartin.bsky.social

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Take a sneak peek at the introduction from my new book, Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed! The ASCD/ISTE blog today! When I was in the hospital some nurses taught me about the love and kindness every child needs! @ISTEofficial @ASCD #ASCD #ISTE #Nurses ascd.org/blogs/what-a...

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What a Nurse Reminded Me About Education

Being on the receiving end of care clarified what truly matters in schools.

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

When you learn that a school district has already ordered 800 copies of your new book and it’s not even being released until next month! You must know God is Good…all the time! Thankful and grateful! #MeetTheirNeeds #ASCD #ISTE

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Congrats to Starr Sackstein and team on writing and editing a comprehensive book on school reform! Everything you ever wanted to know about transforming schools is in this book! You can order on the Routledge site or Amazon! This book is the ONE!!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I started a positive email newsletter about educators and good news in our schools! I also share exclusive discounts on my new book, events and free Eagles gear! Check it out and sign up to receive updates! Love to share a good news story about you! www.principalel.com/about#newsle...

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ABOUT | Principal EL

Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, aka Principal EL, is an award-winning principal and teacher, an internationally recognized speaker, and author/co-author of five best-selling books. In his thought-provoking pres...

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A free conference? Yes! Online from tne comfort of your home? Yes! Joyful growth opportunities for educators? Yes! After school hours? Yes! SEL…MATH…TEAMS and Principal EL on relationships? Yes! Where? Right here: www.nrhdynamic.com/opt-in-thriv...

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Opt-in Thrive Conference

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

ASCD/ISTE’s EL Magazine has an important issue out this month! Topic is instructional leadership and Principal Kafele’s book influenced my thoughts as I wrote my column in this edition. We lead busy lives but we must find ways to support teachers and create learning cultures! #EduSky #Leadership

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Five days after a bullet came through my office window at school…I was in Nashville at the ASCD conference telling hundreds of educators why I Choose to Stay! I knew then that I had to finish my new book on relationships! Release is next month! #ASCD #MeetTheirNeeds www.k12dive.com/news/why-do-...

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Why do educators stay in the profession? For this principal, it’s a duty to do everything possible for students

Five days after a bullet flew through Salmone Thomas-EL's office window, he spoke at ASCD’s conference about why he has no plans to leave education.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 10/03/2025

These 6 strategies can help teachers and school leaders create supportive environments for students with unique family structures, ensuring every student feels welcomed and valued. 🧡 #EduSky #teachers #SchoolLeaders

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6 Strategies to Support Students With Non-Traditional Family Structures

Schools can avoid unintentionally alienating students by ensuring that all family structures are represented and welcomed.

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ascdofficial @ascdofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join us on Feb 19, 2025 at 1 PM ET for a Transformational Leader Series Webinar with author @Principal_EL. Explore how schools can provide access to mentorship, engaging classrooms & proven instructional strategies. iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BlackHistoryMonth #ISTEandASCD

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We have to get more educators connected here and following #edchat and #edusky @tomwhitby.bsky.social and many others are discussing very important topics in education! Let’s rise up and create change and better schools and systems for our kids! #teachers #leaders #principals #edtech

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Super Bowl weekend—it’s fitting that my new book is available for preorder! Took me over 5 years to write this book. I lost 4 siblings during that time, another brother is fighting cancer, and I had an emergency appendectomy on Father’s Day! But it’s done! Thanks! #EduSky ascd.org/books/meet-t...

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Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed: Transforming Students' Lives Through Positive Relationships

Every student must know they are unique and incredible and capable of doing great things. Principal Salome Thomas-EL is crazy about the kids in his school. He's curious about them and the lives they l

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Let’s support our students so they can learn to be resilient & overcome challenges! We must also build a system and a culture and community that prioritizes the safety and mental health of our young people. And let’s take care of the teachers and adults who care for the children! #EduSky #Resilience

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

No act of kindness is too small for 2025. It’s going to be a difficult year, but we’ll persevere and get through it together! 💖

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

With Black History Month beginning this weekend I was honored to speak at Sinclair College in Dayton, OH! My talk was in the Charity Earley Auditorium! She was the Lieutenant Colonel in the movie The Six Triple Eight! I was truly honored and blessed to be in the presence of her spirit! #BHM #Dayton

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SharLove 40 @sharlove40.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Brother! You must let us know when the book is out in April so that the teachers on this space can support! 😁 Not a teacher but just giving you an idea 💡!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I am happy and proud to announce 📣 that my new book, “Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed”, will be released in April 2025 (ASCD)! All children need adults who believe they can be successful regardless of their race, religion or economic background. My first solo book (#6) in 20 years! #edusky

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Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Are you experiencing a tough time in your leadership journey right now? Please know that there's hope! Hard times don't last forever, and we need you! Watch this clip to hear how to find joy in the middle of hard times. I hope you enjoy it! Link: youtu.be/8dAzu5Y1dGw

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Lisa Maxfield @leemaxfield29.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I feel so proud to be on this list with so many amazing educators. It was awesome working with the #dbc_incbooks team! Incredible experience!!! #Teachables @cherylabla.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @taramartinedu.bsky.social

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

So wish I was at #FETC now! Many of my awesome friends and colleagues from #BlueSky and other forms of SM are there! Enjoy and have fun! Learning is the key to our longevity and impact!! I will make my first visit next year! #EduSky

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Please follow my guy @nowakro.bsky.social he has helped me become a better leader and more empathetic colleague and friend! Thanks for helping me see hope is always in sight! #HopeEdu #edusky #teachers #leaders

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Follow my good friend and educator @gunnellap.bsky.social —He is an amazing teacher and leader and lover of music! 🎼 Wait until he impacts us on #bluesky…we will be blessed!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

@wanderlust19.bsky.social Followed all on your list! Love to be added one day! Keep fighting the good fight!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to my Blue Sky Family! Riding together for life! God is Amazing!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

@rosegold1736.bsky.social Had me with the bourbon and vinyl! 😃 Happy Sunday!!

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Any Eagles 🦅 fans in the blue sky? 😆 #Eagles #Philly

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Salome Thomas-EL @drprincipalel.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

@byrdversion1.bsky.social Hello good brother! You gotta get some posts up and a bio so potential followers don’t think you are a bot or spam! 😃 Hope all is good…

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