Working to help organizations unleash individual potential through the power of connections. Keynote speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Educator, Author

Nashville
Joined October 2010
Fostering a positive school campus culture is not as difficult as it may seem. I offer some questions to ask in this episode of Coach's Corner: edcircuit.com/coachs-corner-… @edCircuit #SEL #SELChat
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Hello again BNA carpet...and hello Indiana...got the dopamine packed... Ya'll better buckle up!! #Taraized #slingdopamine #indiana #keynote #backtoschool @Portage_Schools
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My pleasure and so glad our paths crossed again! Keep slinging that dopamine!! – at Murfreesboro, TN
The Project Raise keynote was amazing (as expected) like each time I hear Coach Brown speak. Thanks for “slinging dopamine” my way!
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Gearing up for a great session at Gaylord Opryland #amle on Thursday! Let's do this! #slingdopamine whova.com/xems/apis/opengrap…
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Here's to an amazing school year!! – at Nashville, TN
Summer Institute @GEDSB has started! Staff across the district are enhancing their learning as we prepare for the 2025-25 school year start up just a couple of weeks away.
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#bnacarpet Y'all got competition!! This is in #billingsairport 😂
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#colstripschools leaving ur great state with a full heart and so stoked for the year ahead..thanks for the love and dopamine!! And this buckle is very impressive..the biggest in the world? Wow! – at Billings, MT
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Amazing group of rockstar social workers...grateful to get a chance to love em up!! #slingdopamine
Thanks so much @tarambrown for such an uplifting morning! Ready to build those authentic connections and support our communities in having a successful start to the school year!
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Great tool for classes of all ages! Bravo!
A high school teacher found he could build a stronger classroom community in less than one minute each day—with a simple activity called Daily Dedications. 🧡
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Can't wait! Y'all about to get Tara-ized!
If you’re a district or building leader, counselor, social worker, or any other educator that wants to build better connections and improve culture and climate in your building, you don’t want to miss @tarambrown! Join us for a great day of PD!
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Me and my co-captain welcoming this gorgeous Saturday. Go make it a great one and chase the daylight! #piercypriestlake #zentime #gratitude #peacewithin – at Nashville, TN
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It’s really important to help kids address and reframe their negative internal dialogue. This is one great tool.
"I'm not good at this." ---> "What am I missing?" "I give up." ---> "I'll use a different strategy." "It's good enough." ---> "Is this really my best work?" (📸 via T @moler3031) #TeacherLeader
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Good info..
Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick. Here are some of them: 🧵 1/12
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Oh yeah... – at Nashville, TN
New President @adidasHoops Womens Basketball Candace Parker out here becoming a business MOGUL 2 seconds after she retires. 👑 @Candace_Parker
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A quick thought in my latest newsletter. Go make it a great rest of your day. #theconnctioncoach #slingdopamine #connectionsmatter conta.cc/3xLH0Pu
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Environment matters a lot.
Replying to @edutopia
When classrooms balanced visual stimulation with comfort and a sense of ownership, the researchers found that classroom design accounted for 16% of the variation in students’ academic progress. A few (research-based) factors to consider: 2/14
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When classrooms balanced visual stimulation with comfort and a sense of ownership, the researchers found that classroom design accounted for 16% of the variation in students’ academic progress. A few (research-based) factors to consider: 2/14
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Moments of confusion or frustration can actually be helpful in the classroom. 😵‍💫👍 Here’s how to use productive struggle to your advantage:
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Love the energy and engagement
Building 👏 relationships 👏 is 👏 never 👏 wasted 👏 time 👏
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A nice collection of groupworthy activities from @finleyt ⭐
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