#joyfulleaders
30 minutes of my life went into this in ChatGTP and it was worth it. 🏁 #vroom #darkhorse #mustanggt #joyfulleaders
February 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
People who cross paths with you don’t cross by happenstance.
#JoyfulLeaders
January 26, 2026 at 2:26 AM
No shame in admitting a mind change after learning more and gaining more credible information! #JoyfulLeaders
January 24, 2026 at 4:39 PM
NEW POST!
Building Relationships When Behavior is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity Centered Guide for Teachers
🔗 bethanyshill.com/2025/09/21/b...

#JoyfulLeaders
Building Relationships When Behavior Is Big: A Brain-Aligned, Dignity-Centered Guide for Teachers
When a student’s behavior turns aggressive—throwing, bolting, yelling, ripping things up—what they need most is an adult who can stay connected and regulated while holding firm, safe limits. That’s…
bethanyshill.com
September 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Keeping classroom walkthroughs focused on culture and building needs for growth allows the principal to celebrate and validate!
Observations and walkthroughs are VERY different. Using them the same will jeopardize growth.
Read more here: bethanyshill.com/2025/09/10/w... #JoyfulLeaders
Walkthroughs: A Sharp Lens Into School Culture, Collective Efficacy & Principal Growth
Strong school leadership is rooted in visibility and connection. Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools principals have to understand the pulse of their school, because they offe…
bethanyshill.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I wrote this in 2020, and my beliefs have only grown stronger and more grounded in science about how to view discipline in schools.

bethanyshill.com/2020/01/03/i...

#JoyfulLeaders
I am an Administrator, but I am NOT the Punisher
22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …
bethanyshill.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
NEW post!
Helping young people understand what “fair” really means, is one of the most important concepts we can embed into classroom and school culture.
wp.me/p4PWXh-yl
#JoyfulLeaders
September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NEW➡️Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors 
🔗 wp.me/p4PWXh-xQ
#JoyfulLeaders
Big Feelings, Big Behaviors: Educators and Young Children Working Through Extreme Behaviors
Across the country, preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing a sharp rise in extreme behaviors—refusal, running, yelling, hitting, tearing up materials, throwing furniture, and more. For many…
wp.me
August 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New Post!
Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students

bethanyshill.com/2025/08/10/b... #JoyfulLeaders
Bell to Bell Learning: Intentional Preparation for Connection and Growth of ALL Students
In effective and highly effective classrooms, learning doesn’t just happen — it’s planned with intention from the moment the bell rings to the moment it rings again. Bell to Bell Planning is more t…
bethanyshill.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Taking care of students requires leadership to take care of teachers. Regulated adults can reach the heart of students and open their brains to safety and belonging so they can learn. Supporting the regulation of adults is VITAL.
bethanyshill.com/2025/08/05/h... #joyfulleaders
How Principals Can Help Teachers Stay Regulated and Connected
In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…
bethanyshill.com
August 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Smiles are meant to be regifted.

#JoyfulLeaders
July 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Join us tonight, Sunday, July 20th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for our weekly #BuildHOPEedu chat.

Tonight we talk about Joy and Engagement in the Classroom.
It all begins with us.

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #EduSky #education #learning #LeadLAP #JoyfulLeaders #community #tlap #teachpos #together #class #joy
July 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Curiosity is an amazing skill. Our brains automatically default to the negative, which makes us see others through assumptions and judgments based on our own experiences. It takes a high level of self awareness and intention to be curious about the behaviors and actions of others. #JoyfulLeaders
July 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If kids are in the red emotionally, their nervous system remains mobilized, and their behaviors will reflect that. ❤️‍🩹 #JoyfulLeaders
June 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Join us for a brand new beginning to #BuildHOPEedu chat as we start Year 5 talking about Meeting Your Students’ Needs.

Starting Sunday, June 15th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST.

See you there!! Building a Community of support.

#CodeBreaker #edchat #JoyfulLeaders #education #EduSky #learning
June 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
One hour until tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat.

Join us as we celebrate 5 years of #BuildHOPEedu and 300 chats as we talk about Celebrating Bacons of HOPE.

See you soon!

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #teachpos #education #EduSky #learning #JoyfulLeaders #rethink_learning
May 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One hour until tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat!

Join us as we come together to begin our week talking about A HOPEful New Start.

Because new beginnings give new HOPE.

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #edchat #JoyfulLeaders #education #learning #tlap #LeadLAP #gratefulEDU #community #EduSky #rethink_learning
April 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join us tonight, Sunday, April 20th for #BuildHOPEedu on #BluSky as we come together @ 9pm EST/8pm CST to learn about A HOPEful New Start.

New Beginnings, bring New HOPE.

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #teachpos #edchat #tlap #education #EduSky #JoyfulLeaders #education #LeadLAP #learning #HOPE #together
April 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join us tonight at 9pm EST/8pm CST for our weekly #BuildHOPEedu chat.

This week let is learn from nature as we talk about Nature, Plants, and HOPE!

Join us!

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #edchat #EduSky #tlap #LeadLAP #JoyfulLeaders #education #gratefulEDU #learning #community
April 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Please join us tonight @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for #BuildHOPEedu chat on #BlueSky.

Help us celebrate student athletes by talking about Athletics, Learning & HOPE.

Putting a light on all aspects of student success.

#CodeBreaker #sunchat #edchat #education #JoyfulLeaders #tlap #LeadLAP #learning #EduSky
April 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Please join us tonight, Sunday, March 30th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for our #BuildHOPEedu chat on #BlueSky as we come together to talk about Being Authors of HOPE.

Because our words hold POWER!

#CodeBreaker #teachpos #edchat #sunchat #JoyfulLeaders #education #learning #tlap #LeadLAP #gratefulEDU #EduSky
March 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM