Quick take: You can't force engagement — but you can design for success. Tommy Floyd breaks down how one meaningful win can transform disconnected students into confident, motivated learners.
Tommy Floyd originally became involved in NASP® in 2003, while serving as a high school principal and NASP® coach. Several of the first NASP® state champions were on the Somerset High School team that Tommy coached.
He has seen, first-hand, how the program positively impacts students, parents, and teachers.
He has seen NASP® promote constructive teacher/student relationships, academic motivation and the promotion of students becoming involved with their school – many for the first time.
In this episode, Tommy Floyd challenges traditional education paradigms:
"Every child needs success. What are you doing?" – Tommy Floyd
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