Salome Thomas-EL
@drprincipalel.bsky.social
Award-winning principal, speaker and author of six bestselling books. Newest book is “Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed.” Forewords by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Will Smith. Appeared on GMA, CNN, NPR and Oprah Radio.
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Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed: Transforming Students' Lives Through Positive Relationships
Every student must know they are unique and incredible and capable of doing great things. Principal Salome Thomas-EL is crazy about the kids in his school. He's curious about them and the lives they l
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Super Bowl weekend—it’s fitting that my new book is available for preorder! Took me over 5 years to write this book. I lost 4 siblings during that time, another brother is fighting cancer, and I had an emergency appendectomy on Father’s Day! But it’s done! Thanks! #EduSky
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In honour of this week's Beacon of HOPE, Principal EL, one chat participant will win a copy of his new book from ASCD, Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed.
Good luck and thank you for participating.
#BuildHOPEedu
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Good luck and thank you for participating.
#BuildHOPEedu
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May 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
In honour of this week's Beacon of HOPE, Principal EL, one chat participant will win a copy of his new book from ASCD, Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed.
Good luck and thank you for participating.
#BuildHOPEedu
@drprincipalEL.bsky.social
Good luck and thank you for participating.
#BuildHOPEedu
@drprincipalEL.bsky.social
Every child must know they are capable of doing great things! Every adult who serves them deserves leaders who support and empower them to greatness! Looking forward to meeting some amazing teachers and leaders this summer!! #MeetTheirNeeds #teachers #leaders
May 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Every child must know they are capable of doing great things! Every adult who serves them deserves leaders who support and empower them to greatness! Looking forward to meeting some amazing teachers and leaders this summer!! #MeetTheirNeeds #teachers #leaders
@donalynbooks.bsky.social Great to see you! Hope all is well…
May 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
@donalynbooks.bsky.social Great to see you! Hope all is well…
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Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 11th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for #BuildHOPEedu as we begin our week and celebrate milestones.
As we mark our 300th chat and 5 years of community, let us talk about Celebrating Beacons of HOPE!
#edusky #edchat #CodeBreaker #satchat #LeadLAP #education #learning #community
As we mark our 300th chat and 5 years of community, let us talk about Celebrating Beacons of HOPE!
#edusky #edchat #CodeBreaker #satchat #LeadLAP #education #learning #community
May 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 11th @ 9pm EST/8pm CST for #BuildHOPEedu as we begin our week and celebrate milestones.
As we mark our 300th chat and 5 years of community, let us talk about Celebrating Beacons of HOPE!
#edusky #edchat #CodeBreaker #satchat #LeadLAP #education #learning #community
As we mark our 300th chat and 5 years of community, let us talk about Celebrating Beacons of HOPE!
#edusky #edchat #CodeBreaker #satchat #LeadLAP #education #learning #community
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Wearing my favorite color to recognize mental health awareness. While the work is tough some days because you do it ALL as an AP, I will always #ChoosetoStay because I was born to do this work. 💚💚💚 @drprincipalel.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Wearing my favorite color to recognize mental health awareness. While the work is tough some days because you do it ALL as an AP, I will always #ChoosetoStay because I was born to do this work. 💚💚💚 @drprincipalel.bsky.social
Thanks sir! Appreciate your support! We are in need of a movement to fight for the needs of students, teachers and leaders!!
My man, @drprincipalel.bsky.social (Dr. Salome Thomas-El) has a new @ascdofficial.bsky.social book that was recently released. Powerful read that is rooted in his almost 3 decades as an educator. Additionally, it was an honor for me to write the forward. Order your copy today at ASCD.org or Amazon.
May 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thanks sir! Appreciate your support! We are in need of a movement to fight for the needs of students, teachers and leaders!!
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My man, @drprincipalel.bsky.social (Dr. Salome Thomas-El) has a new @ascdofficial.bsky.social book that was recently released. Powerful read that is rooted in his almost 3 decades as an educator. Additionally, it was an honor for me to write the forward. Order your copy today at ASCD.org or Amazon.
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
My man, @drprincipalel.bsky.social (Dr. Salome Thomas-El) has a new @ascdofficial.bsky.social book that was recently released. Powerful read that is rooted in his almost 3 decades as an educator. Additionally, it was an honor for me to write the forward. Order your copy today at ASCD.org or Amazon.
Thanks @mssackstein.bsky.social for all your work around student led assessment, peer feedback and assessing with respect! You have impacted many teachers and leaders over the years! Meeting the needs of all students has been your life goal! #edusky #edtechchat #sunchat #MeetTheirNeeds
April 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thanks @mssackstein.bsky.social for all your work around student led assessment, peer feedback and assessing with respect! You have impacted many teachers and leaders over the years! Meeting the needs of all students has been your life goal! #edusky #edtechchat #sunchat #MeetTheirNeeds
Every child and educator deserves to be seen, heard & celebrated! Let’s start a revolution in education so we can build a system that supports our teachers & students! They deserve to know that they are unique, brilliant & capable of greatness! Don’t miss my new book from ASCD/ISTE! DM for discount!
April 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Every child and educator deserves to be seen, heard & celebrated! Let’s start a revolution in education so we can build a system that supports our teachers & students! They deserve to know that they are unique, brilliant & capable of greatness! Don’t miss my new book from ASCD/ISTE! DM for discount!
@drgoffney.bsky.social Appreciate you! Amazing AKA!!
April 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
@drgoffney.bsky.social Appreciate you! Amazing AKA!!
What do great nurses and educators have in common? @Principal_EL's hospital experience reminded him that the most powerful learning happens when students know someone cares. #edusky #nurses #students #teachers
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What a Nurse Reminded Me About Education
Being on the receiving end of care clarified what truly matters in schools.
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April 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
What do great nurses and educators have in common? @Principal_EL's hospital experience reminded him that the most powerful learning happens when students know someone cares. #edusky #nurses #students #teachers
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Let’s put "greatness on the spot." Our profession needs more moments to celebrate what's working—and the educators making it happen. @victoriathetech.bsky.social
The Power of Celebration
Schools that prioritize educator recognition build stronger, more positive learning environments.
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April 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Let’s put "greatness on the spot." Our profession needs more moments to celebrate what's working—and the educators making it happen. @victoriathetech.bsky.social
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Join the "Uniting Voices" webinar! Discussing retaining BIPOC & LGBTQ+ educators. Listen as they discuss topics on creating inclusive cultures, breaking barriers, & well-being.
Register: bit.ly/retaineducators
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Register: bit.ly/retaineducators
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April 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Join the "Uniting Voices" webinar! Discussing retaining BIPOC & LGBTQ+ educators. Listen as they discuss topics on creating inclusive cultures, breaking barriers, & well-being.
Register: bit.ly/retaineducators
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social
@craigaaronsmartin.bsky.social
Register: bit.ly/retaineducators
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social
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Take a sneak peek at the introduction from my new book, Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed! The ASCD/ISTE blog today! When I was in the hospital some nurses taught me about the love and kindness every child needs! @ISTEofficial @ASCD #ASCD #ISTE #Nurses
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What a Nurse Reminded Me About Education
Being on the receiving end of care clarified what truly matters in schools.
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April 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Take a sneak peek at the introduction from my new book, Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed! The ASCD/ISTE blog today! When I was in the hospital some nurses taught me about the love and kindness every child needs! @ISTEofficial @ASCD #ASCD #ISTE #Nurses
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@drgailsaltz.bsky.social Appreciate your good work!
April 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@drgailsaltz.bsky.social Appreciate your good work!
When you learn that a school district has already ordered 800 copies of your new book and it’s not even being released until next month! You must know God is Good…all the time! Thankful and grateful! #MeetTheirNeeds #ASCD #ISTE
March 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
When you learn that a school district has already ordered 800 copies of your new book and it’s not even being released until next month! You must know God is Good…all the time! Thankful and grateful! #MeetTheirNeeds #ASCD #ISTE
@atolbert.bsky.social Okay Amber! Welcome!
March 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
@atolbert.bsky.social Okay Amber! Welcome!
Congrats to Starr Sackstein and team on writing and editing a comprehensive book on school reform! Everything you ever wanted to know about transforming schools is in this book! You can order on the Routledge site or Amazon! This book is the ONE!!
March 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Congrats to Starr Sackstein and team on writing and editing a comprehensive book on school reform! Everything you ever wanted to know about transforming schools is in this book! You can order on the Routledge site or Amazon! This book is the ONE!!
I started a positive email newsletter about educators and good news in our schools! I also share exclusive discounts on my new book, events and free Eagles gear! Check it out and sign up to receive updates! Love to share a good news story about you!
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ABOUT | Principal EL
Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, aka Principal EL, is an award-winning principal and teacher, an internationally recognized speaker, and author/co-author of five best-selling books. In his thought-provoking pres...
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March 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I started a positive email newsletter about educators and good news in our schools! I also share exclusive discounts on my new book, events and free Eagles gear! Check it out and sign up to receive updates! Love to share a good news story about you!
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A free conference? Yes! Online from tne comfort of your home? Yes! Joyful growth opportunities for educators? Yes! After school hours? Yes! SEL…MATH…TEAMS and Principal EL on relationships? Yes! Where? Right here:
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Opt-in Thrive Conference
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March 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A free conference? Yes! Online from tne comfort of your home? Yes! Joyful growth opportunities for educators? Yes! After school hours? Yes! SEL…MATH…TEAMS and Principal EL on relationships? Yes! Where? Right here:
www.nrhdynamic.com/opt-in-thriv...
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ASCD/ISTE’s EL Magazine has an important issue out this month! Topic is instructional leadership and Principal Kafele’s
book influenced my thoughts as I wrote my column in this edition. We lead busy lives but we must find ways to support teachers and create learning cultures! #EduSky #Leadership
book influenced my thoughts as I wrote my column in this edition. We lead busy lives but we must find ways to support teachers and create learning cultures! #EduSky #Leadership
March 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
ASCD/ISTE’s EL Magazine has an important issue out this month! Topic is instructional leadership and Principal Kafele’s
book influenced my thoughts as I wrote my column in this edition. We lead busy lives but we must find ways to support teachers and create learning cultures! #EduSky #Leadership
book influenced my thoughts as I wrote my column in this edition. We lead busy lives but we must find ways to support teachers and create learning cultures! #EduSky #Leadership
Five days after a bullet came through my office window at school…I was in Nashville at the ASCD conference telling hundreds of educators why I Choose to Stay! I knew then that I had to finish my new book
on relationships! Release is next month! #ASCD #MeetTheirNeeds
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on relationships! Release is next month! #ASCD #MeetTheirNeeds
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Why do educators stay in the profession? For this principal, it’s a duty to do everything possible for students
Five days after a bullet flew through Salmone Thomas-EL's office window, he spoke at ASCD’s conference about why he has no plans to leave education.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Five days after a bullet came through my office window at school…I was in Nashville at the ASCD conference telling hundreds of educators why I Choose to Stay! I knew then that I had to finish my new book
on relationships! Release is next month! #ASCD #MeetTheirNeeds
www.k12dive.com/news/why-do-...
on relationships! Release is next month! #ASCD #MeetTheirNeeds
www.k12dive.com/news/why-do-...
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These 6 strategies can help teachers and school leaders create supportive environments for students with unique family structures, ensuring every student feels welcomed and valued. 🧡
#EduSky #teachers #SchoolLeaders
#EduSky #teachers #SchoolLeaders
6 Strategies to Support Students With Non-Traditional Family Structures
Schools can avoid unintentionally alienating students by ensuring that all family structures are represented and welcomed.
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March 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
These 6 strategies can help teachers and school leaders create supportive environments for students with unique family structures, ensuring every student feels welcomed and valued. 🧡
#EduSky #teachers #SchoolLeaders
#EduSky #teachers #SchoolLeaders
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Join us on Feb 19, 2025 at 1 PM ET for a Transformational Leader Series Webinar with author @Principal_EL.
Explore how schools can provide access to mentorship, engaging classrooms & proven instructional strategies.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #ISTEandASCD
Explore how schools can provide access to mentorship, engaging classrooms & proven instructional strategies.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #ISTEandASCD
February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Join us on Feb 19, 2025 at 1 PM ET for a Transformational Leader Series Webinar with author @Principal_EL.
Explore how schools can provide access to mentorship, engaging classrooms & proven instructional strategies.
iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BlackHistoryMonth #ISTEandASCD
Explore how schools can provide access to mentorship, engaging classrooms & proven instructional strategies.
iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BlackHistoryMonth #ISTEandASCD