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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Itβs the weekend! If your week was hard, like mine, remember we stay for the kids. I love this shirt and I hope you are encouraged by the message. π β¦@Principal_ELβ©
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π New Episode Premiering Now! S4 E4: Purpose Over Popularity β Emotional Intelligence and Digital Wisdom with Rochelle Wilson Watch on YouTube β https://t.co/CUf8qMjerp Listen on Spotify β https://t.co/S6RP2knk1s
#LifelongLearningDefined #LLDPodcast
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WE CAN DO THIS. WE'RE EDUCATORS. WE'RE BORN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. #education #teachers
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Had the honor of talking with the one & only @ErnestClinksca2 principal of Hawthorne ES in @WCSOH on the @FearlessSchools podcast from @CreativeLdrSol! This episode is like peanut & jelly on gold! Check it out & see what the fuss is all about! https://t.co/ihVIxCk6Nv
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Hey leaders - today's episode is for you. And as @DruTomlin4Edu would say - @ErnestClinksca2 brought the real, real. Tune in for leadership and relationship strategies! @AllysonApsey @EmilyKFreeland @Principal_EL
https://t.co/ub5hEOodi2
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Podcast Episode Β· Fearless Schools Podcast Β· 10/16/2025 Β· 44m
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@Principal_EL And all I can attest is you are the best from the East to the West no lessβfrom the crew at @FearlessSchools! Appreciate your unflappable energy! @mccartyann
@DruTomlin4Edu All I can say is you are my guy to the sky! Thanks for all you do!!
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Our job is to teach the students we have. Not the ones we would like to have. Not the ones we used to have. Those we have right now. All of them. #education #teachers
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What do we do when a student "ain't got a pencil"? In this podcast (hosted by @gcouros), @Principal_EL offers wise thoughts: https://t.co/3irGqmed3c Intrigued? Come meet Principal Thomas-EL at our Boston conference in November: https://t.co/jLJjMuGk9c
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Join us tonight at 8:00 EST/7:00 CST for #VAESPchat #ZONE3chat We will be turning an often negative topic - Educator Conduct - into a POSITIVE through The 5 Principles of Educator Professionalism.
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#VAESPchat tomorrow, Sunday, Sept 28 at 8pm ET with Guest Moderator Author and Administrator @nasonlollar Topic: 5 Principles of Educator Professionalism. #ZONE3chat @KbartonKrista @AllysonApsey @LexiOHudson @MrsASchott @egoodman1215 @efranksnaesp @DrChrisCulver @GinnyGills
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#VAESPCHAT WILL BE BACK NEXT SUNDAY, SEPT.28,2025 AT8P.M. WITH PRINCIPAL AND AUTHOR @nasonlollar TOPIC:THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATOR PROFESSIONALISM: REBUILDING TRUST IN SCHOOLS #ZONE3CHAT Looking forward to seeing everyone again! @egoodman1215 @efranksnaesp @GinnyGills
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I just need ONE person to share this post ππΎπ₯Ί if you have the time & space on your page. Lost my baby girl last month and just trying to navigate life without her ποΈπΉ https://t.co/bPqwb7rTyy
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Thanks @TEPSAtalk for the book recommendation! Everyone wants the village but who really wants to be the Villager? We must meet the needs of students and teachers! Celebrate and elevate them! We must support our leaders also! Thanks for all you do! #Texas #books #leaders #teacher
This week's TEPSA Book Recommendation is "Meet Their Needs, and They'll Succeed: Transforming Students' Lives Through Positive Relationships" by @Principal_EL . Check it out today!
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Hey, school leaders! Have you read this latest blog? We can all agree that the work is never ending. Read now and I know you will want to grab the book after you do! π#SustainableLeadership β¬οΈ It truly helped me as a busy school leader! Trust me.
Hey, school leaders! Are you surviving, or are you sustaining? In a new collaborative blog, Dr. Sonia Matthew shares how she applies Clarity, Capacity, and Care in her leadership. I add my reflections on why these principles matter now more than ever. Dive in here:
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This week's TEPSA Book Recommendation is "Meet Their Needs, and They'll Succeed: Transforming Students' Lives Through Positive Relationships" by @Principal_EL . Check it out today!
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Amazing day of professional learning @HeritageHS facilitated by Mrs. Serrano, ESL Lead, and Mrs. Rowe, ITC. Our teachers engaged deeply with the inspiring work of @Principal_EL
#ProfessionalLearning #Influence #TeacherGrowth
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It was such a joy reconnecting with my amazing students @GCPS_VA As my mentor, @Principal_EL reminds us, βOur influence is infinite!β These young people are truly destined for greatness! #Influence
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Awesome morning at the Southeast Community Day Parade! Proud to represent the culture and showcase the spirit of #influence and #community. @HeritageHS pride runs strong. #5800 Family everywhere we go!
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