T.J. Vari
@tjvari
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I post about leadership, productivity, & college & career readiness | Co-author on 6 books about educational leadership | 2X podcast host
Delaware, USA
Joined July 2014
All feedback should be supportive feedback. Whether providing praise or actions for correction, feedback should support the person receiving it. It's the only way to sustain a culture of transformation, trust, & positivity. #CandorAndCompassion
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Don't miss @Principal_EL on the #FocusED school leadership podcast. #SchoolLeadership
https://t.co/L6MTLiT3Qu
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Podcast Episode · FocusED · 11/26/2025 · 36m
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Solving problems is often more about how we frame the problem than it is about the problem itself. #7Mindshifts #SchoolLeadership
https://t.co/t5wjxtoxo8
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“Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those who you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.” - Seneca
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If you want to solve problems in schools, the first step is to change your mind about them. 7 Mindshifts for School Leaders: Finding New Ways to Think About Old Problems #SchoolLeadership
https://t.co/y4nL8LhABO
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Linking concepts from the classroom to practical applications in career fields boosts engagement & helps students plan for their future. #SchoolLeadership @edutopia
https://t.co/A9abljdzDK
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Linking concepts from the classroom to practical applications in career fields boosts engagement and helps students plan for their future.
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Having time with our scholars is possible when we manage our time effectively. Glad I preordered Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership-A Principal’s Guide to Leading Learning by @tjvari and @Supt_Jones. https://t.co/d6qLzvoevu
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The wait is finally up. The largest gathering of freedom-loving educators and advocates is coming back in 2026, bigger and better than ever. We are thrilled to announce our 4th annual Teacher Freedom Summit will be July 14th-16th in Dallas, Texas. For too long, the unions and
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Walkthroughs aren’t about catching mistakes—they’re about growing practice. This is the heart of Time, Tools, & Tactics of Instructional Leadership. 📘 Coming this April--Preorder here: https://t.co/a0YYofS6T7
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The December #VAESPCHAT will take place next Sunday , December 14, 2025 at 8pm EST. Guest Moderator- Principal, Author, Speaker: @Principal_EL Topic: Meeting the Needs of Staff and Students: Relationships, Joy, and Resilience. @Joe_Sanfelippo @WJCCSupt
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Average leaders focus on the amount of power they have. Great leaders focus on the amount of power they give away. Big difference. Go for great! #Leadership #GoForGreat
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These two questions alone can transform an instructional leader's day. #SchoolLeadership #InstructionalLeadership
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Looking for a resource that delivers a culture reset? Need a book study that encourages teacher voice and turns educator conduct into a POSITIVE conversation? The 5 Principles of Educator Professionalism can do both. Go to @ConnectEDDBooks to get a copy today!
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Super excited for our new book to be on pre-order at Amazon. Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership: A Principal's Guide to Leading Learning #SchoolLeadership #InstructionalLeadership
https://t.co/gLYO0wnuVl
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Average leaders act now to reap the rewards of the day. Great leaders act now to reap the rewards of a future that they may not even experience. Big difference. Go for great! #Leadership
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If you know that can’t draw the line at your values, you’re already compromised. #Leadership
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The weak force is part of the design of our universe at the most foundational level.
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Average leaders often let fear guide their decisions. Great leaders are courageous, even in the face of dissension. Big difference! Go for great.
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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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Average leaders use praise sparingly and vaguely. Great leaders use praise abundantly and specifically. Big difference. Go for great!
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Average leaders work on building relationships, which typically leads to surface level rapport. Great leaders work on improving themselves & doing great work along side others, which always leads to deep connections. Big difference. Go for great!
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AI is reshaping energy demand, and we’re ready. Our Chairman & CEO Mike Wirth shares how we’re powering the future.
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Average leaders end up creating confusion due to their lack of clarity. Great leaders communicate with clear goals, whether you like the direction or not. Big difference. Go for great.
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Successful use of a tool requires teachers to plan ahead so that the time allocated for students to use the tool is as productive as possible. #EdTech
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Tech tools alone don’t guarantee learning—effective systems do. Master 6 proven strategies to boost engagement, accountability, ROI & productivity with technology time in the classroom.
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