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Todd Whitaker

@toddwhitaker.bsky.social

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Focus on Leadership, Teaching, Motivation. Written 65 books inc What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shifting The Monkey, Your First Year, School Culture Rewired, How To Get All Teachers To Become Like The Best Teachers

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Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 4h

Thursday morning 5-miler. Beautiful day to run with @KatherineDorrel

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 20h

What a pleasure to work with an incredible group of educators today in Bonner Springs, Kansas! You all have got it going on! Enjoy the parent/teachers conferences and have a wonderful rest of the semester. Thanks for being awesome! @usd204.bsky.social

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 1d

Today was one of those occasions where you feel fortunate! It was an honor to once again connect virtually with the incredible leadership team of the Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 in Illinois. Truly awesome people and leaders! It was a pleasure. @cusd200

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 3d

What an honor to work with the amazing educators from Monroe City R-1 School District! Love working with Missouri teachers! @MonroeCityHigh thanks for the opportunity!

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 3d

New book for Superintendents. 2nd edition. Great coauthor @RyanDonlan @routledgebooks.bsky.social

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Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday solo 6-miler. Fall weather, a tweak of fall color and 17 🦌 Such a great start to the day.

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 4d

Going too far?

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 6d

It was an honor to meet a fellow St Charles County native and star Tight End for @MizzouFootball Brett Norfleet! Great guy. We are lucky to have to have @brettnorfleet5 at @Mizzou Class act! @MizzouAthletics #MIZ

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 11d

On #WorldTeachersDay, we would like to highlight Todd Whitaker's powerful book "What Great Teachers Do Differently by @toddwhitaker.bsky.social." This internationally renowned bestseller reveals the beliefs and behaviors that truly set exceptional educators apart.
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What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode—business, parent, child—to improve your classroom management. Perfect for educators at any level of experi

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Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 7d

It was a treat to meet Santana Banner @BeansBanner13! Star Safety for @MizzouFootball Great guy and glad he is at @Mizzou Class act for @MizzouAthletics #MIZ

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 11d

Warm, hilly half-marathon today. Running with @KatherineDorrel makes the 13.1 miles go faster and it’s way more fun!

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 15d

Me and my girl @katherinedorrel hanging at the @Mizzou @MizzouEducation @MizzouELPA booth at @MOASSP

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 17d

Monday morning 5-miler. Great start to an exciting week! @KatherineDorrel

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 18d

Always a pleasure to see Jeremy Maclin. @MizzouFootball legend and member of the @Mizzou Ring of Honor. @NFFNetwork Hall of Famer, 1st round draft pick and @NFL All Pro. @jmac___19 is a class act with a beautiful family and @KirkwoodFB Coach . Great guy!

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 18d

Game time! @MizzouFootball @mizzou @MizzouAthletics #MIZ

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Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 21d

Thursday morning 5-miler with @KatherineDorrel Such a fun start to an awesome day.

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 23d

What a pleasure to work virtually with an incredible statewide group of Kentucky assistant principals. Your cohort was awesome - such talented leaders! Thanks for the opportunity.

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 24d

What a fun day!! 16 districts at the 275 Educational Conference today in Maryville, Missouri. So fortunate to work with one of my former districts and rivals. It was incredible!The group was awesome!! @NWMOSTATE

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 24d

Solo 7-miler today in Maryville and on @NWMOSTATE campus. So fun!

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 24d

Hope to see you tomorrow in Maryville, Missouri at the 275 Conference! So exciting! @NWMOSTATE

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 26d

Saturday morning , Game Day, 8-miler! So fun and ready for MizzouFootball excitement. Always a treat to run with @katherinedorrel #MIZ

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 26d

What a fun event! Madeline and I had the opportunity to sign the final beam in the @MizzouFootball North end zone construction project. We also got to see the last steel put in place.with the team watching from the field. M-I-Z! @MizzouAthletics @Mizzou #Mizzou

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 27d

An open heart.

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · 29d

NYC Central Park solo 9-miler. Always a special place to run. Started in Times Square and ran around the entire park - Columbus Circle, the Dakota and each of Central Parks four corners. Truly a joy. #loveNYC

Todd Whitaker @toddwhitaker.bsky.social · Sep 16

RIP Robert Redford. Huge loss. May the Sundance Kid live forever.