This 9th grader had a cumulative grade point average of 0.75. He skipped school every other Friday (14 absences). Socializing and surviving was more a priority than academic success... But a few teachers never gave up on him. And in 2022, this young man earned his Ph.D. #Believe

Convocation speaker urges educators to go 'all in' to make a difference nvdaily.com/nvdaily/convocat… via @nvdaily

5 workshops. 2 keynotes. 6 schools. One purpose. 🎤 This week, I had the privilege of pouring into educators—challenging, encouraging & reminding them that what they do matters. I pray I inspired someone to keep making a difference. This is more than work. This is ministry. 🙏🏾

The most powerful intervention is exceptional instruction. Honored to challenge and inspire nearly 300 instructional leaders as we explored The Power of Tier 1. When we invest in teacher capacity, we change outcomes for every student—not just those receiving interventions.

What if our words are powerful enough to limit a student’s future or expand their vision of what is possible? Speak life. Inspire belief. Elevate potential. Do it on purpose.

If two teachers possess the same knowledge and skills, but one lacks confidence in their ability to impact students, which classroom is more likely to produce powerful learning experiences? Cultivate teacher confidence. On Purpose. #PurposePushers

Can positive phone calls to parents help elevate student success?

Do we see the brilliance… or just the behavior? Every student walks into our classrooms with potential. The question is—do we have the vision to see it? #TeacherMindset #StudentCentered #PurposeDriven #Teacher #Educator

Teachers don’t just deliver lessons— they cause learning. Efficacy changes everything. When educators believe they can impact outcomes, they do. #OnPurpose #TeacherImpact #teacher #educator

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a Featured Voice at the ASCD × ISTE 2026 Conference in Orlando, FL! 🔥 Grateful for the opportunity. Inspired by the mission. Ready to pour into educators from around the world. Join me and register today—purpose is calling. @ISTE_ASCD @ASCD

True school improvement requires organizational culture change… And yes, it is challenging work… The good news is, the process can be predictable. In fact, every culture change journey has four stages: awakening, resistance, testing, and eventually, alignment.

Quick fixes do not exist. To move the academic needle, the process must begin with a comprehensive, compelling, and clear vision. That’s step one!

Teachers matter. More than programs. More than policies. More than initiatives. Decades of research confirm what we already know from experience: teachers are the single most influential school-based factor impacting student achievement. Now booking for 2026!

2026 is the year of Intentional Expansion and Deeper Impact. 🔥 I’m expanding the work of Purpose Pushers through practical tools that strengthen how educators collaborate. 💪🏿 The PLC Transformation Workbook is designed to move PLCs from meetings to measurable results. 👀

A4) It's all about recognizing, appreciating, empowering, and supporting teachers. They want to be a part of a supportive community. It's easier said than done but it starts with strategic planning and a compelling vision focused on building a purposeful community. #VAESPChat

A3: We must center students - center their identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. We can't create engaging classrooms by bypassing or disregarding student individuality. Centering students allows us to personalize learning based on their interests. #VAESPChat

A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. Then, we must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. We must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat

Q1 - While "Culture" jumps out to me first and aligns with my work the most, I am rooted in being "Crazy" about children. That's the heart of the work. If we create a culture that's crazy about children, we transform communities. #VAESPChat

Greetings everyone, Dr. JT Taylor clocking in from the 757 of VA! #VAESPChat