What if learning was exciting? What if students felt important and empowered every time they walked into the building? What if parents looked forward to calls from their children's teachers and principals, instead of cringing when the school's number popped up on their phones? To Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome, those aren't far-fetched what ifs; they can (and should) be a reality for every teacher, school, parent, and student. In Kids Deserve It , Todd and Adam encourage you to think big and make learning fun and meaningful for students. While you're at it, you just might rediscover why you became an educator in the first place. Learn why you should be calling parents to praise your students (and employees). Discover ways to promote family interaction and improve relationships for kids at school and at home. Be inspired to take risks, shake up the status quo, and be a champion for your students. #KidsDeserveIt

There is a leader inside each one of us. Whether at work or inside the front doors of your home, you have influence and set an example through the life you live.

That is why the call for true authentic leaders is greater than ever. In Building Authenticity, Todd Nesloney and Tyler Cook will take you on a journey of both discovery and action. You will explore the foundations of truly living and leading with authenticity, such as:

• Understanding your core values
• Increasing self-awareness
• Building relational support systems
• Welcoming feedback into your life
• Fostering growth within those you lead
• Prioritizing your life
• and much more

You have greatness inside you, and Building Authenticity will provide you with the blueprint necessary to become the leader you were meant to be-in every aspect of your life.

No matter your season, position, or title, leadership development begins with personal development, because who you are is how you lead.

Kids are capable of doing fantastic things

It's time for educators--teachers, administrators, parents, mentors, coaches--to think differently about how we prepare students and encourage them to grow as leaders. We can equip students with the tools and skills that will allow them to identify, take on, and solve real-world problems.

Award-winning educators Adam Dovico and Todd Nesloney offer a helpful primer on the importance of student leadership and how to incorporate training for it into education every day. Packed with practical advice and helpful strategies, When Kids Lead is a vital addition to the shelves of K-12 educators, who will find not just a roadmap for training students as leaders but concrete examples of how to facilitate their growth and development in today's school environment. Throughout, Adam and Todd serve as helpful guides, explaining the benefits of leadership training while covering neglected topics, like the importance of discussing--and celebrating--leadership in the classroom and knowing when it's the right time to follow.

Leaders make mistakes and teach others how to avoid them. Leaders are people who show respect and deserve it. They help you become who you want to be, no matter how good you are at something. They don't take 'no' or 'I can't.' They take 'I can' and 'I will.'--Finn, age 10

A true leader cares about the people around them and wants to see others succeed. They will have a passion for a cause bigger than themselves and focus on the well-being of the whole rather than the individual.--Lexi, age 18

A leader is someone who always encourages others to be the best they can be. They also always hold themselves to high standards, yet they remain understanding and accepting of others. A leader doesn't always realize they are a leader.--Macy, age 16

What if learning was exciting? What if students felt important and empowered every time they walked into the building? What if parents looked forward to calls from their children's teachers and principals, instead of cringing when the school's number popped up on their phones? To Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome, those aren't far-fetched what ifs; they can (and should) be a reality for every teacher, school, parent, and student. In Kids Deserve It , Todd and Adam encourage you to think big and make learning fun and meaningful for students. While you're at it, you just might rediscover why you became an educator in the first place. Learn why you should be calling parents to praise your students (and employees). Discover ways to promote family interaction and improve relationships for kids at school and at home. Be inspired to take risks, shake up the status quo, and be a champion for your students. #KidsDeserveIt

What's Your Story?

Education isn't just a job; it's a calling. It's a role that comes with the responsibility to care deeply and to persist despite countless challenges--from state testing to budget cuts to long hours. It's a way of life that rewards us with milestone moments and fills us with pride for the children and communities we serve.

Stories from Webb goes right to the heart of education. Told by award-winning principal Todd Nesloney and his dedicated team of staff and teachers at Webb Elementary, this book will remind you why you became an educator. You'll be reinvigorated by these relatable stories--and you just may be inspired to tell your own

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The wisdom on these pages is at the same time deeply heartening and uplifting but also practical and instructive. We need more of these stories.

--Nichole Nordeman, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and author

Stories from Webb will resonate in your head and heart and help you reclaim, reflect on, and share with colleagues your own stories about teaching and learning with students.

--Laura Robb, teacher, coach, and author of The Reading Intervention Toolkit

Stories connect us. And readers of Stories from Webb will walk away from this book feeling connected to a new family of educators whose message is clear: you're not alone.

--Jennifer LaGarde, school library media/digital teaching and learning specialist

Stories from Webb is a gorgeous testimony to the power educators have in this important work we do.

--Travis Crowder, National Board Certified Teacher and author