Author, Leadership Coach, former urban and rural School Superintendent. Called by Purpose, Driven by Mission!
Memphis, TN
Joined July 2009
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Yes!! Let’s gooooo!
Exciting to see #FearlessInstruction at the @NAESP conference book store! @CreativeLdrSol @AllysonApsey @burgessdave
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Super fun 2B on the @FearlessSchools podcast w/ @mccartyann & talk about the marvelous #middleschool, #education, #leadership, @CreativeLdrSol, @AMLE & somehow Parmesan cheese, & the @thebeatles!
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🌟 Meet the 2026 Leadership Institute faculty! Transform your 26-27 school year with the help of these experienced pros advancing middle level education & advocating for young adolescents. Attendees submit their real-world challenges ahead of the event to ensure program relevance: amle.org/leadership
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THE @TBurton_Empower Talks about Always Learning youtube.com/shorts/IrIamWHbZ… via @YouTube on the @FearlessSchools podcast from @CreativeLdrSol! Check out the full show on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: music.amazon.com/podcasts/db…
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Calling all middle school leaders and teams to join us in the Big Easy for The Institute for Middle Level Leadership June 28-July 1, 2026! 🎭🎷⚜️
Attendance is capped at 300 spots to allow for personalized learning, intentional networking opportunities, and topical deep dives specifically aligned to your unique middle grades challenges.
View the preliminary schedule and register now to take advantage of Early Bird Rates: amle.org/leadership
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Love this! ✅
Chapter 11’s focus on relationships + high expectations is everything.
When students feel truly seen + supported, they grow in ways that last far beyond the classroom. Beautiful work! 👏✨
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Calling all new superintendents - are you looking for a little bit of coaching but don't know where to start? @CreativeLdrSol has you covered. Check out our new online course - leadership lessons in just 15 minutes. @drcedgray @AllysonApsey @DouglasReeves @DruTomlin4Edu @melsteph0801
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Today's episode is the last of 3 talking with the authors of Fearless Instruction. Tune in to learn more about them and this amazing text! @DruTomlin4Edu @burgessdave @CreativeLdrSol @drcedgray @AllysonApsey @melsteph0801
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How to hire for middle school success? Resumes aren’t enough.
In his fifth and final leadership lesson, Dr. Cedrick Gray outlines his 5 must-haves for middle school staff.
Don't miss our new Strategies for Middle School Leadership video series:
🔹Full video: ow.ly/PfI150WrZ2E
🔹Summary article: ow.ly/Hi9b50WrZ2B
🔹More resources for leaders: ow.ly/J6BW50WrZ2A
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Looking to drive sustainable change at your middle school? 🚀 Dr. Cedrick Gray, author of The Successful Middle School Leader, shares 3 key practices in Lesson 3 of AMLE's video series on Middle School Leadership: ow.ly/aucq50WrWxM
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"Middle school is a glorious mess of growth, goofs, and grit. Your job isn’t to pave a perfect path but to be a steady guide. Embrace the weird, cheer the tries, and let your kid stumble a bit—they’ll learn to soar. And you? You’ll survive this adventure too with a few laughs and a lot of love."
AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson shares the best middle school parenting advice she's received from educators over the years 👇
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Thx! @Beyond_the_Desk! It’s truly a labor of love for those who love for whom we labor
@drcedgray is both wise and encouraging. This book is a treasure trove for any middle school leader!
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In our new YouTube series on Middle School Leadership, @drcedgray calls middle schoolers “complex, colorful, chaotic” learners. 🧠🎨😅Sound familiar?
Watch Lesson 1 w/strategies for a developmentally responsive school culture: ow.ly/AOXV50WrTTO
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#FearlessInstruction from @CreativeLdrSol in partnership with @dbc_inc is here!! It’s filled with high-impact strategies that are effective and powerful!!
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The instructional guidebook you have been waiting for!!
#FearlessInstruction by @CreativeLdrSol with an outstanding list of contributors!
Brought to in partnership with @dbc_inc.
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🔥🔥TWO days on the market &…our new Fearless Instruction book is #1🔥🔥! This book brings BIG impact! Check it out!!! #clsinspires @mccartyann @AllysonApsey @melsteph0801
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The one resource you need to start the school year is HERE!
Research teaches us a great deal, but Dr. Douglas Reeves' 90/90/90 research teaches us that ALL students can achieve great things. "Fearless Instruction" shows us how to apply the 90/90/90 research into practice.
If you are looking to finally move the needle this year while creating an environment where students and teachers thrive, pick up your copy of "Fearless Instruction" today! Available on Amazon NOW: a.co/d/3Dy0Xfe
I am proud to be a contributing author of this incredible work!
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We are proud to partner with @CreativeLdrSol to bring you #FearlessInstruction!
Released TODAY!!
High-Impact Strategies by 90-90-90 Schools.
Incredible line-up of contributing authors! a.co/d/b0rboH8
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