Stand Tall Statements

You Could Be Ready, or You Could Be Within Our Ranks Ready certified speaking professional education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Jun 29, 2025

 

You landed your first speaking gig, NOW WHAT?

 So, you landed your first speaking gig. That email came in. You saw your name next to the word “presenter,” and your heart jumped. This is the moment you have been waiting for. But after the excitement settles, reality hits. Now what?

Let me tel...

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Elevated Educator: Book Review certified speaking professional classroom management climate co-teaching culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs leaders in education leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve stand tall summer reading steve bollar within our ranks Jun 08, 2025

When I opened Elevated Educator, I knew I would find passion. What I did not expect was the precision, clarity, and real-world wisdom packed into every chapter. Megan Diede and Kara Rigsby wrote this book for the classroom educator, not theory. As someone who believes in Standing Tall for students a...

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The Best Summertime Teaching Jobs: Earn Extra While Staying in Education certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve stand tall summer reading steve bollar summer rejuvenation within our ranks May 14, 2025

 

Hey gang! Summer is almost here, and if you are an educator, you already know what that means—two months of “rest” that somehow end up jam-packed with side gigs, house projects, and maybe some lesson planning you swore you would not do.

Now listen, just because you love teaching does not mean...

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Staff Meetings SUCK and How to Make Them Better certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking staff meetings stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Mar 13, 2025

Hey everyone. Let’s be honest—staff meetings suck and often feel like a waste of time. They should bring people together, share valuable information, and improve the school. Instead, they drain energy, frustrate teachers, and make everyone question their life choices.

The good news? It does not ...

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Get IT When You Don’t Get IT: Thriving when you don’t get the recognition certified speaking professional classroom management climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs influence integrity keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking recognition stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Feb 23, 2025

Hey there! Let’s talk about something hard to face but crucial for growth: not getting the recognition you think you deserve. Yeah, it stings. But what if I told you there is power in those moments? You can get it even when you don’t get it. Let’s break it down.

Clear Expectations Create the Fou...

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Teacher Professional Development Trends: What Educators Really Want certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Feb 13, 2025

Hey, gang! I am bringing you the real talk on professional development. Let’s be honest: when educators hear “professional development,” it doesn’t always spark excitement. Instead, we brace ourselves for long hours, unengaging presentations, and content irrelevant to our daily needs. That mindse...

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Top 10 Ways to Retain Great Educators certified speaking professional classroom management climate compliance vs commitment culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs ideas ideas ideas keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking recognition reflection stand tall steve steve bollar values within our ranks Jan 14, 2025

 

As I walk through schools across our nation, I see an unsettling trend: talented educators leaving the profession. The problem isn't a lack of capable teachers—it's our struggle to retain them. Retaining great educators requires more than acknowledgment; it demands deliberate, intentional effo...

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Stay on the Path certified speaking professional classroom management climate co-teaching commitment culture education consultant educational leadership programs effectiveness leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Nov 29, 2024

Exploring Student Learning Pathways  

When we think about education, we often picture a straight and narrow path—a singular road traveled by all, leading to the same destination. Yet, as teachers and learners, education is rarely a one-size-fits-all experience. Each student has strengths, challe...

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The Co-Teaching Connection certified speaking professional classroom management climate co-teaching culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching motivational speaker professional development public speaking reflection special education stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Nov 13, 2024

The Co-Teaching Connection

I promise this is a school climate and culture blog, not a relationship blog! But there are certainly some common themes. Co-teaching brings a fresh dynamic to the classroom, one that’s driven by teamwork, trust, and adaptability. More than just two teachers in a room,...

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Understanding Special Education certified speaking professional classroom management climate complaince culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking special education stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Nov 02, 2024

As a former student, educator, and administrator with dyslexia, overcoming learning challenges has always been a part of my life. Over the years, as I’ve worked with students, families, and other educators, I’ve come to realize just how complex and vital this field truly is. Recently, I had the p...

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Finding the Balance with Efficiency and Effectiveness 10-minute classroom openers certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs effectiveness efficiency keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking sel social emotional learning stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Oct 13, 2024

Efficiency and effectiveness are two concepts that often get thrown around together, yet they can feel like distant cousins in the world of education and leadership. For many of us, these terms create tension, like a marriage that constantly needs counseling. When we strive for both simultaneousl...

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Who Are We? 10-minute classroom openers certified speaking professional classroom management climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs ideas ideas ideas keynote speaker motivational speaker professional development public speaking sel social emotional learning stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Sep 29, 2024

Who Are We?

In life, no good stories start with eating a salad.  Great success stories begin with a bold move, a moment of courage, a creative risk, or a leap of faith.  Many of you have tuned in and read the blogs for “Stand Tall Leadership Show” and now “The School Climate and Culture Show.” I...

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