Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D
@Principal_EL
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Award-Winning Principal and author/co-author of I Choose to Stay and Retention for a Change! International Speaker and dad who appeared on GMA and Oprah Radio.
Philly and Wilmington, DE
Joined October 2009
A true blessing to be an educator and have the ability to unlock potential in our young people! The compassion and connections are needed! Thank you! #MeetTheirNeeds
What a gift that @Principal_EL shared this excerpt from his new book in this @ASCD article. A heartfelt reminder of the power of compassion & connection in education. Grateful to have received an advanced copy & proud to have endorsed it! #MeetTheirNeeds
https://t.co/6dL5qKAdt9
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Every Child Needs a Champion Your child deserves a champion—and so do you. Blog ➡️ https://t.co/qDChzrzBKx Register ➡️ https://t.co/8JKxUnUcHK Connect with Principal EL: 🌐 Website: https://t.co/iRN7BQEHYm 🏫 School: https://t.co/fg3sv7Mcg2 🐦 X: @Principal_EL
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Not every kid celebrates the holidays. Some survive them. Leadership means noticing the difference and being the support many wish they had! #superthoughts #leadership #EducationLeadership #superintendentlife
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Hard to believe, but 8 years after its release, Culturize is still gaining as much traction as it ever has for educators all over the world, with over 300,000 copies sold. The 4 Core Principles - Champion for Students, Expect Excellence, Carry the Banner, and Merchant of Hope
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Be a Blesser….not a Stressor! Let’s talk about how we can bring joy and resilience to our schools and communities! Relationships that are meaningful and lasting!! Creating a sense of belonging for every student and adult!! #VAESPchat is full of hope and love! #MeetTheirNeeds
#VAESPchat will return in 2 weeks on December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST with @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships, Joy, and Resilience. @DrChrisCulver @LexiOHudson @KbartonKrista @egoodman1215 @NAESP @GinnyGills @efranksnaesp @MrsASchott
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@AndrewBuchheit @DrRenaeBryant @Principal_EL @DrChrisCulver @LexiOHudson @KbartonKrista @egoodman1215 @NAESP @GinnyGills @efranksnaesp @MrsASchott ✨ Love this lineup and the heart behind this topic. Relationships, joy, and resilience are what keep our school communities strong. Grateful for the voices in this conversation @AndrewBuchheit @DrRenaeBryant @Principal_EL @DrChrisCulver @LexiOHudson @KBartonKrista @egoodman1215
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@Principal_EL another powerful reminder that culture is built through relationships, not solely initiatives. Appreciate the wisdom!
In this episode of the Fearless Schools podcast, Principal Salome Thomas-El (aka Principal El) shares his insights on authentic leadership, the importance of nurturing relationships in education, & the role of joy and resilience in school culture. Now streaming on all platforms.
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Recording today's episode was so much fun! @Principal_EL discusses authentic leadership and culture. Tune in for leadership and laughs. @AllysonApsey @CreativeLdrSol @burgessdave @DruTomlin4Edu @drcedgray
https://t.co/gudRPQbc7G
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#VAESPchat will return in 2 weeks on December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST with @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships, Joy, and Resilience. @DrChrisCulver @LexiOHudson @KbartonKrista @egoodman1215 @NAESP @GinnyGills @efranksnaesp @MrsASchott
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JERSEY EDUCATION SUMMIT ANNOUNCEMENT! You've asked for it...we're delivering. On February 16, 2026, all roads lead to Seton Hall University in S. Orange, NJ where Dr. Tonya Breland, Dr. Erika Leak and I will be hosting the NURTURING GREATNESS EDUCATION SUMMIT (FOR LEADING &
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Black Friday weekend is when everyone is thinking about gifts — it’s the perfect time to pre-order your copy of my new book for the school leaders in your life! Check out the early praise from @Principal_EL! https://t.co/pNhW72I3YK
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Being positive isn’t about ignoring problems or wearing “rose-colored glasses.” It’s about staying constructive, refusing to complain without a solution, and choosing to help things move forward. Be the person who looks for solutions. 💛
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@Principal_EL @learningandtheb And I you!! Your talk was so inspiring! I feel so fortunate to have gotten to hear it!
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“When failure is normative, resilience becomes second nature” -@Principal_EL at @learningandtheb ❤️
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“Believe in them until they believe in themselves” - @Principal_EL @learningandtheb
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Love ❤️ my @learningandtheb family! Awesome day of learning! Curiosity! The Brain! Resilience! Relationships! Critical thinking! Engagement! It all matters so much!
🧠Enlightening Learning & The Brain Conference… @Principal_EL speaking truth today! #BlueStampede #WeAreLamarCISD
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We're all excited to welcome you to Boston tomorrow for our latest conference: "Teaching Whole Learners": https://t.co/jLJjMuGk9c
learningandthebrain.com
Learning & the Brain
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@Principal_EL recalls a time where Denise (one of his chess players) terminates the Terminator! #education #Leadership #principals #teachers #podcast @teachbetterteam @nassp @thenaesp
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@ThePrincipal_JL @Principal_EL @teachbetterteam @NASSP @NAESP Inspiring stuff! Although I'm not an educator, the work you all put in is life-changing... literally Great piece, and an inspiration to people like me building in the education sphere
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💥 Check out my latest Substack Article! 🚨 #education #leadership #principals #chessboard #podcast @Principal_EL @teachbetterteam @NASSP @NAESP
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Want to retain your teachers? Bring joy to YOUR work, suggests leader @Principal_EL. Find out more in this article from @ASCD: https://t.co/6t7JAE1eSE
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