This week on No Name Paper, Meghan and Candace sit down with Todd Nesloney—award-winning educator, bestselling author of Kids Deserve It, and White House Champion of Change. From his days as a classroom teacher and principal to his current role as Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership, Todd has made it his mission to help educators create schools where every child feels seen, valued, and heard.
We talk about:
Why school culture is more than a buzzword
How vulnerability and relationships transform classrooms
Lessons Todd learned from meeting President Obama at the White House
Practical ways teachers and leaders can fight burnout and rediscover their spark
The importance of gratitude, balance, and finding joy in the small things
Todd’s passion for amplifying the voices of others shines through, making this a conversation full of heart, honesty, and real-world takeaways for anyone in education.
Connect with Todd: toddnesloney.com
Todd’s books, including Kids Deserve It and Stories from Webb
Free preview of Todd’s online course (9 videos included!)
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