Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor
@purposepushers
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President & CEO of Purpose Pushers LLC | Director of Operations @cisofhr ⭐️ Speaker 📚 Author 🍎 Educator | 2021 Inside Biz Top 40 ⬇️ 40 | 2019 ASCD EL
Virginia, USA
Joined August 2016
This 9th grader had a cumulative grade point average of 0.75. He skipped school every other Friday (14 absences). Socializing and surviving was more a priority than academic success... But a few teachers never gave up on him. And in 2022, this young man earned his Ph.D. #Believe
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A4) It's all about recognizing, appreciating, empowering, and supporting teachers. They want to be a part of a supportive community. It's easier said than done but it starts with strategic planning and a compelling vision focused on building a purposeful community. #VAESPChat
Q4 We need educators to choose to stay! Many leave but many make the choice to stay in challenging times! How can we build supportive cultures to retain more teachers and staff? #vaespchat
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A3: We must center students - center their identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. We can't create engaging classrooms by bypassing or disregarding student individuality. Centering students allows us to personalize learning based on their interests. #VAESPChat
Q3 My favorite chapter in the book is the one on Joyful and Engaging Classrooms! Children need them! How can we cultivate schools with cultures that children look forward to attending each day? #VAESPChat
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A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. Then, we must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat
Q2 How do we find better ways to connect and build relationships with students? Help someone tonight! They want to know! #VAESPChat
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A2: First things first, we must move beyond assuming educators know how to build relationships with all students. We must communicate the expectation and back it up with professional development and strategies so efficacy increases. #VAESPChat
Q2 How do we find better ways to connect and build relationships with students? Help someone tonight! They want to know! #VAESPChat
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Q1 - While "Culture" jumps out to me first and aligns with my work the most, I am rooted in being "Crazy" about children. That's the heart of the work. If we create a culture that's crazy about children, we transform communities. #VAESPChat
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Greetings everyone, Dr. JT Taylor clocking in from the 757 of VA! #VAESPChat
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Teaching with a Purpose & Overcoming Burnout Rediscover your why. Reclaim your joy. Re-energize your practice.
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7 Game-Changing Traits of Teachers with a Purpose! Now booking for 2026!
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"Does my leadership really change lives?" Dr. JT Taylor, Dr. Shanessa Fenner, Principal Josh Tovar
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WEEK 291 (consecutively) IS UPON US...and I've got another powerhouse lineup on deck. Join me this Saturday morning with Mpa Jaguars (Josh Tovar), Dr. JT Taylor & Dr. Shanessa Fenner on the topic, "Does My Leadership Really Change Lives?" We will be RIGHT HERE LIVE @ 10:55 ET or
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Every book I’ve written was born from a workshop—crafted first for educators who show up every day with purpose. The new idea I’m developing is comprehensive!🔥 The coal is in the fire, and it’s heating up. Stay tuned. 👀
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Educators and leaders—your purpose is too important to burn out. 🔥 Teaching with a Purpose & Overcoming Burnout is your chance to reset, refocus, and rise. Let’s reconnect with our "WHY" and prioritize self-care. 💛 #Education #Leadership #TeacherWellbeing
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Now booking for 2026! Purpose Pushers LLC ✅ Inspire Leaders ✅ Motivate Educators ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Org Culture Change
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When Purpose meets Power — transformation happens. 💥 From national conferences to school district kickoffs, Dr. Taylor and the Purpose Pushers team deliver keynote experiences that inspire educators to lead, teach, and live with purpose.
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Educators don’t just need another workshop — they need a movement that reignites their “why.” 🔥
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FREE E-Course for Educators! Click the link and register today! https://t.co/ZV44vbP67X
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Every educator has a purpose. When we lead with clarity, connection, and compassion, students don’t just learn — they experience transformation. 📘 Read the book. 🎯 Experience the framework. 💡 Bring the transformation to your school. Salute to every Teacher with a Purpose!
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We are excited to welcome our newest Purpose Partner for 2025! 🔥⭐️ Teacher Motivation 🔥⭐️ Instructional Excellence 🔥⭐️ Dynamic PD 🔥⭐️ Over 95% Satisfaction Rate Building educator capacity is what we do!
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🚀 Professional Learning on Purpose! "Who’s Got the TEA?”—a dynamic workshop designed to equip educators with the knowledge and strategies to: •Build student-centered classrooms •Implement culturally responsive practices •Ensure instructional alignment for deeper impact
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📚 Educators Deserve More Than “Sit and Get” PD 🎤 Too often, professional learning feels like another box to check instead of a true opportunity for growth. Educators deserve dynamic, practical, and inspiring learning experiences that actually move the needle in classrooms.
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