An educator for the last 20 years, Don Epps, has served as a classroom teacher, coach, high school principal and currently a middle school principal in Chanute Kansas. The #ChasingGreatness Principal has been featured in national publications and podcasts for stories of school culture transformation in creating what is now known as 'Frosty Moments'. Epps also is known in the education world for his uplifting videos posted on social media that feature his own unique blend of motivation, comedy and inspirational content that promotes positivity. Don co-authored the children’s book Finding Lost Smiles with his wife Vickie. Most importantly Don is the proud husband to Vickie and the father to Sarah and Charlie, the most important team in his life.

You can find Don on all social media profiles as @DonEppsEDU or email him at eppsd@usd413.org

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Now is the time! Leadership teams are being reorganized across the US this spring. New members will be replacing members who are retiring or moving on to another role. New administrators will be leaping out of the classroom and into leadership for the very first time. Let's be INTENTIONAL with the development of our leadership teams for next year.

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Final thought for this set of show notes - folks, as educators we are changing the world and we do that one conversation at a time.