The school year is here, and I want to challenge you to start by PLANTING SEEDS OF INTENTION. What you plant today determines what blooms tomorrow. To help, I created a simple 1-page SEED PLANTING GUIDE that you and your learners can use to set a powerful intention for the year ahead.
Speaking of SEEDs, the book that started it all is 15% off right now with the code BACK2SCHOOL15 when you order directly from Silverquicken
Over the past few weeks, I have been in full back-to-school mode. I visited Ohio, Indiana, and Utah in person and worked virtually with multiple districts in North Carolina. The energy and excitement of educators starting fresh always reminds me why this work matters so much.
This fall I will be keynoting state gifted conferences in South Carolina, Illinois, and Texas. AND... I am closing the closing keynote session at NAGC in Pittsburgh. I will share more specific details soon.
✨ And now, the BIGGEST news… ✨
In just two weeks, Andi McNair and I are launching SEASON 3 of the GREAT TEACHER ALLIANCE. This year will be our most epic season yet with all brand new material and an online professional learning community where you can connect and collaborate with great teachers from across the country.
GREAT TEACHER ALLIANCE: SEASON 3 — The Arc of Becoming
For the curious, the courageous, and the slightly chaotic.
Here’s the full line-up of episodes:
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September 3 – 🚀 BEYOND
Gifted is not a label. It is a launchpad. Time to unbox the term and dive into talent, complexity, and untapped potential. -
October 1 – 💭 IMAGINE
Close your eyes. Now open your mind. Everything begins with a “what if…?” -
November 5 – 🔄 PIVOT
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. We explore how to adapt with intention. -
December 3 – 🌊 FLOW
Finding rhythm and momentum in teaching and learning. -
January 7 – 🌫️ FOG
Navigating uncertainty with clarity and courage. -
February 4 – ⚡ GLITCH
Mistakes are not the enemy. They are sparks for innovation. -
March 4 – 🔥 FRICTION
The heat that shapes brilliance and pushes growth. -
April 1 – 🪞 LAYER
Looking deeper into complexity and nuance. -
May 6 – ⏸️ PAUSE
The power of stillness in a noisy world. -
June 3 – ✨ EMBER
The spark that keeps the flame alive.
👉 Registration is just $100 for the entire year. That includes all 10 live sessions, recorded access any time afterward, resources, and our online professional learning community.
This year, do not just go back to school. Go back with purpose. Plant your seeds, nurture them, and watch them grow.
Here’s to your best year yet!
Brian
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