Zac Bauermaster
@ZBauermaster
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Married to my best friend • Dad of 3 • Principal • 3x Author of #HumbleHeart, #LeadWithPeople, & Lemon-Aid • Keynote Speaker • John 15:5
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Schools should be a place where kids want to go, a place that staff want to be, and a place that families trust and are proud to send their kids. Let's create that culture in our schools together!.
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One of my favorite traditions as a principal is walking the quiet hallways the night before school starts to put a handwritten note on every teacher’s desk.
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I’m in love with being an elementary school principal and I don’t care who knows it!
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Being an elementary principal is pretty great. Kids are fun!
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10 pieces of leadership advice shared with me by various mentors in my life over the past few years. Which ones resonate with you the most?
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Picking my daughters up at school. Christmas break time!!
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There’s no better reminder for the start of a school year…
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A principal once shared with me two intangibles he looks for in candidates when hiring:. 1. Are they passionate about kids?.2. Are they coachable with a desire to learn and grow?. He said the rest will take care of itself. .
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Principal tip: . If your day isn’t going so well…find a kindergartener! . They are full of life.
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A school where every person, no matter their role, can bring their authentic self to work everyday, is a school that is going to thrive. Authenticity is a superpower.
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There’s no better job than being an elementary school principal.
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Early leadership advice shared with me 👇🏻 Which one(s) resonate with you?
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Principals, don’t overcomplicate it. Sometimes just remove the kid from class and give the teacher a break.
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10 mistakes I made early in my leadership (some I still struggle with). Which ones do you relate to? What would you add to the list?
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10 quotes that have a significant impact on my leadership 👇🏻. Do any of these quotes resonate with you? What are some of your favorite quotes?
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When elementary students are dismissed for the holiday break and snowflakes are falling…. This is what it’s all about!
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Many principals consider not eating lunch a badge of honor. That’s not a badge I want!
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When you’re ready for the day, but not everybody is feeling it!
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I looked over in church today and saw my 5 year old son circling his sight words in the bulletin.
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I’m in love with being an elementary school principal and I don’t care who knows it!
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One of the best ways to make school a place kids want to go is by making it a place teachers want to be.
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Principals, sometimes a kid needs to be removed from class, a parent/guardian needs called, and a consequence needs given.
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School should be a place kids want to go. Adults too. Don’t forget to have fun.
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Happy Halloween from @bryceharper3, @brandon_marsh22, and Nick Castellanos (@jessgomezzz)!. Go Phillies! @Phillies
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This 4th grade student used his new 3D printer to make me a name plate for my desk. How cool is that?!
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Teachers are leaders. Support staff are leaders. The cafeteria staff are leaders. Custodians are leaders. Bus drivers are leaders. The technology staff are leaders. Nurses are leaders. Students are leaders. They all have influence and make a difference. Lead with a #HumbleHeart.
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Elementary Principal Rule of Thumb: . If you need a pick-me-up, visit a kindergarten classroom!
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We all serve many roles in schools, but no role is more important than loving and encouraging others.
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10 Mistakes I Made Early in Leadership (and still tend to struggle with). I’ve shared this before but as we approach a new school year my hope is that you find the list helpful to your leadership. #HumbleHeart
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A 6th grade class also got a special visit…we weren’t sure how they would respond…🐰
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Schools should be a place kids want to go back to every single day. Never underestimate the power of connection, belonging, and fun.
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No matter our role in education, we must get to know people before attempting to grow people.
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Over the years in school leadership, I found that I struggled mentally in October and it continued through the fall. My wife and I now make it a point to get away for a few days every October. It’s been a gamechanger. Take care of yourselves and your families!
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My daughter wants to be a 4th grade teacher because of her 4th grade teacher. Be a teacher who makes kids want to be a teacher because of their experience in your classroom.
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Recently celebrated 13 years of marriage with my best friend! She makes me better.
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Never skip lunch! That’s where a lot of memories are made.
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Because of my daughters’ 4th grade teacher, she wants to be a teacher. Teachers are gamechangers.
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End of the school year book giveaway!. For a chance to win a copy:.-Like.-Retweet.-Tag a leader who has impacted you this year. Winners chosen Sunday evening. #HumbleHeart
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With a thankful heart, I'm excited to share that my book, "Leading with a Humble Heart: A 40-Day Devotional for Leaders" is now available on Amazon!. You can get it now at: A huge thank you to @casas_jimmy and @Jeff_Zoul at @ConnectEDDBooks Publishing!
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It only takes one relationship to help a child feel a sense of belonging and connectedness. Same goes for adults.
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10 impactful leadership quotes (in no particular order). What are some of your favorites?
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It’s amazing how education works. We often enter education to encourage kids, and it’s the kids that end up encouraging us the most.
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I’m excited for my first book giveaway! I am looking to give away 10 signed copies of my new book - Leading With a Humble Heart: A 40-Day Devotional for Leaders. Give this tweet a like and retweet for a chance to win! Winners will be randomly selected on Monday. #HumbleHeart
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When you have an evening event and your wife surprises you with Chinese!
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The best way for principals to take care of students is by taking care of the staff.
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A teacher mentor who has since passed away told me to always remember three things in school leadership:. 1. Love kids. 2. Take care of the adults. 3. Have fun.
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Fun memory from 2022…. Dress (and sit) like a principal day!
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Just a principal trying to entertain the PM kindergartens as they arrive. They always make you feel good about yourself…
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Focus on the Big 7 this school year: . 1. Take care of yourself .2. Take care of each other.3. Love kids .4. Pursue excellence, not perfection.5. Control the controllables .6. Be in the moment.7. Have fun!.
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I talked to a teacher recently about a new student who was struggling behaviorally. She confidently said, "he just needs a little time and love." She was 💯 spot on. Discipline may reach a child for a moment, but relationships reach a child's heart & have a lasting impact.
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10 quotes to encourage you as we all prepare for another school year!. Which quotes stand out to you the most? What would you add?
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Today is the one year anniversary of the release of my book, Leading With A Humble Heart!. As a small token of my appreciation, I’m giving away 7 copies. 🙏. Like, Retweet, and Tag an impactful leader in your life for a chance to win. #HumbleHeart
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Be the reason a kid wants to go to school this year.
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Principals, keep it simple:. 1. Get the coverages set for the day .2. Greet kids at the door .3. Stop into each classroom to say good morning .4. Be visible throughout the day .5. Be in the cafeteria .6. Greet kids as they leave .7. Go home and love your family.
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NEW BLOG POST: School Leaders: Go Home and Love Your Family. It’s the beginning of a school year, so this blog post is heavy on my heart to write for school leaders. Our families need us!.
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Principals, lead with empathy this week and every week.
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The first job of leadership is to love people. -Rick Warren.
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Every child has a story, so does every adult. …and every story matters.
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Every child has a story, so does every adult. Lead with empathy.
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I worked with a principal who always asked the staff these two questions:. “What do you need?”. “How can I help?”. And he meant it.
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Principals, it’s the weekend, go home and love your family.
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Be the reason a kid wants to go to school this year.
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School should be a place students want to go…staff too.
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Reading through goodbye notes and this one hit me hard. It’s the “why.”
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I received three unexpected handwritten notes recently. Handwritten notes are underrated. We should write more of them.
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I'm excited and grateful to share that I recently signed a book contract with @ConnectEDDBooks Publishing!. The book is about leading with a humble heart. A big thank you to @casas_jimmy and @Jeff_Zoul for believing in the vision of this project and making it a reality!
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School should be:. A place teachers and staff are proud to work. A place families are proud to send their kids. A place kids want to go.
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Last day of year 14. This school year I spent 8 nights in the hospital, but thankful to be standing at the end. God is good all the time!
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I’m an elementary principal/kindergarten cop! It’s not always easy, but it’s one of the best jobs in the world.
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I'm just a big kid that gets to wake up and go to elementary school every day. Don't forget to have fun!
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Principals, make these 5 things part of your every day: . 1. Greet kids at the door.2. Stop in every classroom to say good morning .3. Be present in the cafeteria .4. Be visible in the hallways .5. Send kids off at the door with a high five or fist bump.
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A principal I worked with shared the following with me when I was working as AP: . “If as school leaders we don’t take the time to empathize and have compassion on our staff, how do we expect them to do the same with the students in their classrooms.”.
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Principals, when the administrative assistant’s car won’t start, you pick them up. You need to make sure the real boss gets to school!
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Five simple things principals should do every day:. 1. Greet kids at the door.2. Smile in the hallways with fist bumps and high fives .3. Be present in the cafeteria.4. Ask kids about their work in the classroom .5. Say bye to the kids as they leave for the day.
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Sports taught me so much growing up. Here are 10 Lessons Sports Taught Me About Leadership. How about you? Which ones do you relate to? What would you add?
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Every child has a story, so does every adult. Take the time to get to know people.
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I was talking to the custodian after school today and he said, “I just try to give my best every day.”. What an awesome attitude and approach to his day.
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5 things principals should do every day:. 1. Greet kids at the door as they arrive .2. Say good morning to every classroom (divide with APs if needed) .3. Be visible in the hallways.4. Spend time in the cafeteria.5. Greet kids at the door as they leave.
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I saw this sign in the assistant principal’s office today. Good reminder during the challenging days…
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Still my favorite principal picture of all time. Dress (and sit) like a principal day.
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Future principal in the making!. Today’s training session: cafeteria duty.
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Year 14! When I grow up I want to follow wherever God leads me. I’m blessed that this year it is serving as Principal of Kissel Hill Elementary.
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Principals, we don’t need to do a walkthrough or observation every time we go into a classroom. Sometimes we just need to enjoy spending time in a classroom with the kids, and leave a handwritten note of encouragement for the teacher.
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