Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Thank you 🙏🏾 @GovEvers for recognizing Brown Deer Elementary School as a School of Recognition for the 2023-2024 School Year. #ProudPrincipal #Hear2MakeYouThink #Leadership #Teachers #Students #Collaboration #Education #Achievement 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 26/08/2025It was an absolute honor to invite Dr. Todd Whitaker to be our keynote speaker this morning. He did not disappoint. You can’t learn how to be great from average people. You can’t mandate effectiveness. You can’t outlaw ineffectiveness. #WhatGreatTeachersDoDifferently Welcome Back Everyone!!! 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 17/07/2025#Haters are Gonna #Hate, but 🫵🏾 you 🫵🏾 can’t stop 🛑 #Hear2MakeYouThink #Leadership 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 16/07/2025#GoodMorning ☀️ These 4 #goals will help you #WIN the #DAY!!! #Hear2MakeYouThink 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Do not be rattled 🫨 just pray 🙏🏾about it 🙌🏾 #Hear2MakeYouThink youtu.be/Q_CSYcmTyhQ?...youtu.beDo not be #rattled 🫨 just #pray 🙏🏾 about it 🙌🏾 #Hear2MakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Will you think 💭 with me🤔 What is your favorite #DrMartinLutherKingJr #quote🤔Share in the comments. #MLK #MLKday #Hear2MakeYouThink youtube.com/shorts/Heb8b...youtube.comWill you think 💭 with me🤔Favorite #DrMartinLutherKingJr #quotes. #MLKday #Hear2MakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Dr. Rosa Perez Isiah @rosaperezisiah.bsky.social · 17/01/2025#Leaders Focus Too Much on Changing Policies, and Not Enough on Changing Minds. Indeed...CULTURE eats strategy for breakfast. #WeLeadEd #Leadership #WomenEd #PLC #Edleadership #ACSA #Edusky https://t.co/oxXqtwEmL6?amp=1 021
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 17/01/2025No matter what the obstacle 🏔️ keep your eyes 👀 on the prize🥇#Hear2MakeYoouThink 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Me: Scholar sneak out. Come with me. Scholar: I need to ask permission Me: come on. (Scholar starts to walk and then pauses) Scholar: no Mr. Griffin. This is not the Brown Deer Way. I need to have permission first. Me: laugh and smile. Look at you following the Brown Deer Way. I am proud of you. 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 08/01/2025There is a difference between operating with trust and operating professionally. 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 07/01/2025What is your go to for indoor recess in the technology age of #education? Recess is approximately 20 minutes and go…. 100
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Free Resources From All “My” Books larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2024/06/28/f...larryferlazzo.edublogs.orgFree Resources From All “My” BooksEvery two months, I reprint this post so that new subscribers learn about these resources. I have many free resources, including excerpts and student hand-outs, available from all “my&… 0166
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 03/01/2025What SDI (Specially Designed Instruction) is and is not… 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 03/01/2025If a student with an #IEP did not achieve the goal is it okay to just repeat the goal? #IEPs #Learning FYI, I know the answer just having conversation 😁 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 24/12/2024I am still deliberating 🤔about #Mufasa 🦁 #LionKing 🦁👑 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 14/12/2024When you remain consistent about not allowing kids to be described as low you will notice educators will: slowdown, pause or restate what they mean when describing a students level of performance. #Hear2MakeYouThink #EduSky 020
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 14/12/2024While you #wait ⏳continue to carry the #weight 🏋🏾♂️ #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭 youtube.com/shorts/P2ztX...youtube.comWhile you #wait ⏳continue to carry the #weight 🏋🏾♂️ #HearMakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 120
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Where will your #ship 🚢 take you? #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭 youtube.com/shorts/emFC2...youtube.comWhere will your #ship 🚢 take you? #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭YouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 10/12/2024#Shoot🏀 your #shot 🏀🏀🏀 #Hear2MakeYouThink youtube.com/shorts/fLv6L...youtube.com#Shoot 🏀 your #shot 🏀 #Hear2MakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 000
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Taco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · 10/12/2024Put down your phone and walk through a wall. Or write a book. It's the same thing. 1030045
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Dr. Towanda Harris @drtharris.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Rest well dear sis🤎 Thank you for your gift to this world. #nikkigiovanni 🕊️ 071
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 10/12/2024My superintendent attended and participated in #PLCs today 🙌🏾 I forgot to get a picture 📸 Next time 😁 #Leadership #EduSky #Hear2MakeYouThink 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Me: Ms. ( #Teacher Name) let me know what you need. I am here to support you. Ms. (Teacher Name) Thank you. Student: Mr. Griffin, let me know what you need!!! Me: Go back and give student a fist bump 🤜🏾🤛🏾 This is #culture. Remember, our #students are watching us. #EduSky #Hear2MakeYouThink 020
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 10/12/2024We should no longer have to #feel that our #students are #learning. We can prove it!!! Show me the LEARNING!!!! #EduSky #Hear2MakeYouThink #Educationmedia.tenor.coma man yawning while talking on a cell phone with the word show above his headAlt: a man yawning while talking on a cell phone with the word show above his head (connecting to the message show me the Learning!!!) 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 10/12/2024I work with my #teachers to develop the #philosophy that we do not #teach to the #test. We teach to… #guarantee #learning, #application, and #critical #thinking. #EduSky #Education #Hear2MakeYouThink 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 09/12/2024#Leaders, can you #recognize the real #MVP on your #team? #Hint: who #delivers the #message. Remember, I am not here to #change you, I am #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭 youtube.com/shorts/UdlLx...youtube.com#Leaders, can you #recognize the real #MVP on your #team? #Hear2MakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Is #Winning the #Compliment? #Hear2MakeYouThink youtube.com/shorts/C_lkT...youtube.comIs #Winning the #Compliment? Let’s #Talk about it.YouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 06/12/2024I’m continually reminded how important it is 4 students 2 feel that they r missed when they’re absent. It’s particularly impt 4 those whose absence, quite frankly, make class easier 2 teach. Asking classmate 2 text 2 c if they r okay,calling home, emailing,asking counselor 2 check- payoff is immense 0303
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 07/12/2024@rosaperezisiah.bsky.social Point for the message. Point for the visual. Bonus points for the nostalgia. 141
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Dr. Rosa Perez Isiah @rosaperezisiah.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Lead “Like a Woman”: The Benefits of Gender Diversity in Leadership #WeLeadEd #WomenEd #Edusky @womened.bsky.social medium.com/me/stats/pos... 093
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Hedreich @hedreich.bsky.social · 07/12/2024My award winning title, Finding Your Blind Spots, is three years old and has supported thousands of educators in creating more inclusive classrooms and campuses. #deij may not be trending, but it's as important as ever. #blackedusky #edusky #SmallBites 0105
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Building #Classroom #Culture: #Kids spread the word 🗣️🗣️🗣️ about you 🫵🏾 and your classroom. @nubyworld.bsky.social #EduSky youtube.com/shorts/eV6Y-...youtube.comBuilding Classroom Culture: Kids spread the word #education #academics #cultureYouTube video by N.U.B.Y. World 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 05/12/2024#Change your #circle ⭕️ don’t let your circle change you 🫵🏾 #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭 #EduSky #Leadership youtube.com/shorts/UIHDt...youtube.com#Change your #circle ⭕️ don’t let the circle change you 🫵🏾 #Hear2MakeYouThink 💭YouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 05/12/2024youtube.com/shorts/KWTMD... #Hear2MakeYouThink #EduSkyyoutube.comYou never answered the call ☎️ to silence 🤫 the #critics in the first place. #Hear2MakeYouThinkYouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 05/12/2024youtube.com/shorts/T36Xx... #Hear2MakeYouThinkyoutube.comI am not here to change you, I am #Hear2MakeYouThink 🤔YouTube video by Dennis Griffin Jr. 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 04/12/2024I never knew that Turkey Noodle Soup 🦃 🍜 was a thing 😅 Did you🤔🤔🤔 @nubyworld.bsky.social #NubyWorld #Academy #Podcast #FirstYear #Teaching #Education 000
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Today is a great day to be thankful for the opportunity to be the difference in the lives of kids. #Hear2MakeYouThink 031
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 28/11/2024An aspect of #leadership that is often overlooked is connecting with others and helping them on their leadership journey. Jody it was great reconnecting with you. I am excited to collaborate with you on Greg’s #principal journey. FYI, it is always🤳🏾📸😁time with me😁 010
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 27/11/2024It was an honor to have my teachers and scholars at Brown Deer Elementary be highlighted for the District Showcase for the School District of Brown Deer Board of #Education meeting tonight. We will continue to S.O.A.R. at BDE!!! #EduSky 050
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I’ve been thinking💭💭💭can you recognize the real MVP on your team 🤔🤔🤔 #Hear2MakeYouThink #EduSky 020
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 25/11/2024#Educators need #Selfcare if we expect them to be prepared for the #challenges of tomorrow. What will you do to implement selfcare over the #Thanksgiving Holiday? #NUBYWorld #Academy #Podcast #edchat #education #leadership #teacher #email #gradingpapers #SEL #EduSky 150
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 25/11/2024As an #educator if you feel like you want to quit or are hitting the proverbial wall ask yourself, “what if my child was in this #classroom?” #NUBYWorld #Academy #Podcast #education #leadership #teacher #EduSky 060
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Harold McCray, Ed.D. @drhspeaks.bsky.social · 24/11/2024I think I did it. We have a home. Let's get this going. Where are all the principals? #PrincipalSky #LeadEduSky #EduSky #BlackEduSky go.bsky.app/3zXPTMC 3194
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 19/11/2024We waste the resource of our special educators if their role is mostly helping with assignments. Their expertise reaches so much farther when they have a role in co-designing instruction. That takes #EdLeaders planning the time for this. #LeadInclusion #EduSky #InclusiveEd #UDL #EduSkyChat #UDLchat 65614
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 24/11/2024What would happen if “How are the #children?” became our universal greeting in #education? Our decisions should benefit the #kids. #NUBYWorld #Academy #Podcast #leadership #EduSky 031
Dennis Griffin Jr. @hear2makeyouthink.bsky.social · 24/11/2024As we go into the #Thanksgiving season we should remember that when you ask for #support, you have to be willing to take the #feedback and implement it for a different result. #NUBYWorld #Academy #Podcast #EduSky #education #teachers #leadership #Kobe 020
Reposted by Dennis Griffin Jr.Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024We often have a shared vocabulary, but lack a shared understanding, which means we are at risk of using the same words, while looking for wildly different things where those words are concerned. How do you develop a shared understanding? #edleadership #edleadershipchat #edusky 1103
