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What if the challenge you fear most holds your greatest opportunity for growth? Sunday's sermon inspired my latest reflection on courage, faith, and leadership. #Leadership #Courage #LeadershipMatters #PurposeDrivenLeadership #FitLeaders daveplymale.substack.com/p/w…

Congratulations Ginger!

Congratulations to Dr. Tory C. Hill of @ChannelviewISD, Region 4's 2026 Superintendent of the Year! 🎉 Earlier today, we surprised Dr. Hill with the news. He will now advance as Region 4's nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year at #txEDCON26.

What’s next for Texas public schools and are leaders ready? The Texas Senate Education Committee reviewed SB 2 (school choice), SB 12 (parental rights), SB 13 (libraries) & HB 6 (discipline) yesterday. daveplymale.substack.com/p/t…

What should Texas school leaders watch heading into the 2027 Legislature? My takeaways from the Senate Education hearing yesterday on calendars, enrollment, teachers & outcomes. daveplymale.substack.com/p/t… #txed

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As the sun rises remember #Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having the courage & consistency to keep making a difference. Finish the week strong! #FitLeaders

Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to my four daughters—Jessica, Vicki, Monica & Erika. I miss having you all together! So proud of the women you’ve become. Love you always! ❤️

Leadership begins with taking care of yourself. substack.com/profile/2797407… #FitLeaders #Leadership

A beautiful Monday sunrise; a reminder that every new week brings a fresh start and new opportunities. Start with gratitude. Lead with purpose. Choose a positive attitude. Make a difference. Here’s to a great week ahead! #MondayMotivation #Leadership #Gratitude #FitLeaders

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Why go cute there only needing one yard??? The trick play to Ryan Wingo goes for negative yards and Ohio State will have one last chance before the half to add to their lead.

Twenty-five years ago, I was a principal. The 1st bell had rung, I was walking the hallway with our superintendent when my secretary came running toward us: planes had hit the Twin Towers. We kept our students in class as we found a live feed from New York and watched the tragedy unfold. I will never forget that morning or the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed. 25 years later, we remember the lives lost, honor the heroes, and keep their families in our hearts. #September11 #NeverForget

Leadership requires both persistence and perspective. Admiral Michelle Howard’s words are a powerful reminder: keep moving forward through challenges, but never lose sight of the people our leadership is meant to serve. I share a few thoughts in my latest Substack. 👇 daveplymale.substack.com/p/l… #LeadershipMatters #FitLeaders #Leadership

Bella & I started Labor Day with a peaceful morning walk and a beautiful sunrise. A good reminder to slow down, be grateful, and enjoy the journey. Happy Labor Day! #FitLeaders

I ranked all 138 FBS game-day experiences. Not the best teams. Not the biggest stadiums. The best overall Saturday. Atmosphere. Tailgating. Traditions. College town. Student section. Food. Scenery. The whole experience. Your school too high or too low? 👇 #cfb

Finally, @CollegeGameDay is back!! Can’t wait for a full day of games! #cfb #gameday #collegegameday

“They need to be as a part of this process too.” In this episode of The Rural Scoop, Amon encourages rural leaders to begin by recognizing the strengths already present within their communities. By mapping local assets and building relationships with community colleges, hospitals, businesses, and other organizations, schools can create partnerships that benefit everyone involved. Amon explains that meaningful collaboration starts with a conversation. Reaching out to community leaders and asking, "What could be possible?" can open the door to innovative opportunities for students while strengthening the entire community. After all, today's students are tomorrow's workforce, healthcare professionals, business owners, and civic leaders. Hosted by Dr. Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA), this conversation highlights how intentional partnerships can create lasting opportunities for students and rural communities alike. Listen in to hear why the best investments in the future often begin with a simple conversation. - YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=TqW2RTmq… - Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5BQ… #TheRuralScoop #RuralEducation #EducationLeadership #CommunityPartnerships #StudentSuccess #RuralCommunities #NREA #Podcast

Leadership growth works a lot like building strength. If we keep doing the same things, the same way, we eventually stop growing. Challenge yourself a little more. Try something new. Take on a difficult conversation. Learn a new skill. Raise the standard. Small, intentional challenges, repeated consistently, create growth. Don’t get comfortable. Keep growing. Keep leading. #Leadership #GrowthMindset #TuesdayThoughts