George Kokolas
@gkokolas.bsky.social
Positive Educator/PosEd Researcher and Practitioner/ELT Teacher Trainer/ Academic and Business Development Director Express Publishing
Many people ask me what a good mentor is! I always reply "a sophisticated friend with mentoring competence." Having established a friendly conne ction with the mentee is a must, plus whatever this insightful infographic from Sidecar highlights!
#mentorship #mentor #mentoring #success #leadership
#mentorship #mentor #mentoring #success #leadership
June 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Many people ask me what a good mentor is! I always reply "a sophisticated friend with mentoring competence." Having established a friendly conne ction with the mentee is a must, plus whatever this insightful infographic from Sidecar highlights!
#mentorship #mentor #mentoring #success #leadership
#mentorship #mentor #mentoring #success #leadership
Before you remedy the tantrum, you need to tame the tension first! Some positive twists of language can send the message to the upset kid that "you come in peace." Positivity is a choice and skill. Not just your regular day mood! Positive Education can help! #positiveeducation #PositiveEducation
May 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Before you remedy the tantrum, you need to tame the tension first! Some positive twists of language can send the message to the upset kid that "you come in peace." Positivity is a choice and skill. Not just your regular day mood! Positive Education can help! #positiveeducation #PositiveEducation
Be trained! You can avoid avoiding it!
April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Be trained! You can avoid avoiding it!
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF KINDNESS! Being kind is about doing kindness! Not just "good intentions" or theories. It takes just some daily, micro things so as to express it. And if it doesn't work? You try again. It's so simple! Video by The DAILY Blurb #KindnessMatters #Kindness
April 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF KINDNESS! Being kind is about doing kindness! Not just "good intentions" or theories. It takes just some daily, micro things so as to express it. And if it doesn't work? You try again. It's so simple! Video by The DAILY Blurb #KindnessMatters #Kindness
Empathy is in the heart of every PosEd classroom! Give them a "positive shock"!
April 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Empathy is in the heart of every PosEd classroom! Give them a "positive shock"!
When the kids know what to do, feel the support of the schools and teachers near them, have a meaningful task, and enjoy it, they will transform into developers of their own agency. #positiveeducation #positiveeducationalframeworks #CraftingCharacters #charactercrafting #developingagency
April 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
When the kids know what to do, feel the support of the schools and teachers near them, have a meaningful task, and enjoy it, they will transform into developers of their own agency. #positiveeducation #positiveeducationalframeworks #CraftingCharacters #charactercrafting #developingagency
When the day is cloudy or rainy, or if you have the blues, always opt for the character strength of humor. It may not take away the pain, but it can become a momentary, good painkiller that can help you build up your permanent optimism to adversity.
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
When the day is cloudy or rainy, or if you have the blues, always opt for the character strength of humor. It may not take away the pain, but it can become a momentary, good painkiller that can help you build up your permanent optimism to adversity.
Do you speak "Genzish"? More words are welcome in the comments. Help us speak your language!
April 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Do you speak "Genzish"? More words are welcome in the comments. Help us speak your language!
Leaders "check in" every day! Leaders listen. Leaders know who you are. Leaders want yo grow along with you, not at your expense. If you have a leader like this on your life, never let him/her go.
March 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Leaders "check in" every day! Leaders listen. Leaders know who you are. Leaders want yo grow along with you, not at your expense. If you have a leader like this on your life, never let him/her go.
I met Sinem Atamsoy Koşar only a couple of years ago but we connected immediately through her positive spirits, love for education and passion for learning. Enjoy another episode.With Virginia Dooley! Powered by Express Publishing
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March 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I met Sinem Atamsoy Koşar only a couple of years ago but we connected immediately through her positive spirits, love for education and passion for learning. Enjoy another episode.With Virginia Dooley! Powered by Express Publishing
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ddV1...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ddV1...
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE- Look around you and savor. The world can be a beautiful place. Make students to stop and think for a moment about the things they have and control. They will feel much better! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation
March 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE- Look around you and savor. The world can be a beautiful place. Make students to stop and think for a moment about the things they have and control. They will feel much better! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF CREATIVITY & APPRECIATION OF EXCELLENCE! Try to be good at what you like! Try to be the best! Give everything you have every day. Becoming better is a daily task! #CharacterStrength #CharacterBuilding #charactercrafting #positiveeducation
February 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
CHARACTER STRENGTH OF CREATIVITY & APPRECIATION OF EXCELLENCE! Try to be good at what you like! Try to be the best! Give everything you have every day. Becoming better is a daily task! #CharacterStrength #CharacterBuilding #charactercrafting #positiveeducation
As long as it sounds like "english," everyone thinks it's good. "Xenomania" was and is very trendy in many countries! Let Andreano's experiment be a beginning for self-reflection for your own country. Comments more than welcome.
February 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As long as it sounds like "english," everyone thinks it's good. "Xenomania" was and is very trendy in many countries! Let Andreano's experiment be a beginning for self-reflection for your own country. Comments more than welcome.
Critical thinking is not only about sophisticated practices, it's about real life. Train students to the skill of assessing and evaluating before the task. Do the hard things first and have a relaxing and successful finale! Positive Education can help! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation
February 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Critical thinking is not only about sophisticated practices, it's about real life. Train students to the skill of assessing and evaluating before the task. Do the hard things first and have a relaxing and successful finale! Positive Education can help! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation
Always look for the "other opinion"! Train your students to do the same! Positive education can help with character strengths of perspective and judgment
February 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Always look for the "other opinion"! Train your students to do the same! Positive education can help with character strengths of perspective and judgment
It takes only 8 minutes for friends and people to connect! Don't you have this time available for the people ,students, or friends you really care about? It costs a little, it gives a lot! Have a lovely day full of connection! #CharacterStrength #positiveeducation #SocialIntelligence #simonsinek
February 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It takes only 8 minutes for friends and people to connect! Don't you have this time available for the people ,students, or friends you really care about? It costs a little, it gives a lot! Have a lovely day full of connection! #CharacterStrength #positiveeducation #SocialIntelligence #simonsinek
Be BRAVERY, be PERSEVERANCE! Brave for being rejected, being famous and coming out to share your story with humanity. Be "perseverance" for chasing your dream! Find your Character Strengths #CharacterStrength #CharacterBuilding #charactercrafting #positiveeducation #Perseverance #bravery
January 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Be BRAVERY, be PERSEVERANCE! Brave for being rejected, being famous and coming out to share your story with humanity. Be "perseverance" for chasing your dream! Find your Character Strengths #CharacterStrength #CharacterBuilding #charactercrafting #positiveeducation #Perseverance #bravery
The first episode of the year is here and it features Jenny Dooley. Teachers' Coffee is back! Powered by @ExpressElt
Click on the link below
m.youtube.com/watch?v=3CxQt2…
Click on the link below
m.youtube.com/watch?v=3CxQt2…
January 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The first episode of the year is here and it features Jenny Dooley. Teachers' Coffee is back! Powered by @ExpressElt
Click on the link below
m.youtube.com/watch?v=3CxQt2…
Click on the link below
m.youtube.com/watch?v=3CxQt2…
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence exists in all living beings! The world is beautiful. Be mindful of the present and cherish it! #CharacterStrength #PositiveEducation #AppreciationOfBeauty
January 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence exists in all living beings! The world is beautiful. Be mindful of the present and cherish it! #CharacterStrength #PositiveEducation #AppreciationOfBeauty
Give priority to virtues, strengths, and values. Performance can come later!
January 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Give priority to virtues, strengths, and values. Performance can come later!
My Kastoria in 35 pics! When beauty is reflected on a lake!
January 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My Kastoria in 35 pics! When beauty is reflected on a lake!
Many blame "young generations" for lacking love of learning & creativity, but these stem from curiosity. Educators, how often do your lessons spark curiosity? Break the routine, get outside the classroom, and empower students' creativity. How inspiring is your lesson? #positivEd
January 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Many blame "young generations" for lacking love of learning & creativity, but these stem from curiosity. Educators, how often do your lessons spark curiosity? Break the routine, get outside the classroom, and empower students' creativity. How inspiring is your lesson? #positivEd
Stop demanding and pressuring! Start enjoying!
January 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Stop demanding and pressuring! Start enjoying!
Daniel Wegner found we have a 70% chance of small talk with strangers. Barbara Fredrickson highlights daily connections matter. Many hesitate, fearing intrusiveness, but that's a myth! The Irish in the video prove people love to connect. Small talk can create wonderful moments!
January 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Daniel Wegner found we have a 70% chance of small talk with strangers. Barbara Fredrickson highlights daily connections matter. Many hesitate, fearing intrusiveness, but that's a myth! The Irish in the video prove people love to connect. Small talk can create wonderful moments!