Nathan Boyd, took on a new role August of 2017, he is the new Director of African American Student and Parent Services for South Bend Community School Corporation.  As a former school administrator of 13 years, 2012 ISCA Principal of the Year, 2012 National Blue Ribbon of School Excellence Recipient, and 2016 Indiana Principal of the Year he prides himself on being a champion for children.     Nathan Boyd attended Ball State University where he became a special education teacher later earning his masters and administrative license in 2008. Priding himself on providing students with more than just a rigours learning environment.  He is innovative and inspires by fostering a culture of excellence among the school to best prepare students for their future. A few of his accomplishments: voted 2012 ISCA Principal of the Year, 2012 IUSB Distinguished Alumnus,  2012 Ball State Graduate of the Last Decade, traveled to Washington D.C. to receive a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence, and 2016 Indiana (State) Principal of the Year.  While recognized on the floor of the United States Congress, the Honorable Jackie Walorski., shared: “Under Mr. Boyd's leadership, Grissom is providing students a positive, challenging, and academically-oriented learning environment with a focus on building knowledge, reinforcing values, and developing a strong sense of self-worth for every student.”   “Good. Better. Best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” -St. Jerome   Nathan Boyd Show Highlights: School is about developing human beings The importance of social capital Going all in restorative practices Get buy-in by doing compassion circles with the staff Do you treat kids the way you want your own son or daughter treated? Why you should stop using the word student in parent communication What Nathan misses (and doesn’t miss) about the principalship Using a “coaching” voice all the time is a mistake   “If you don’t feed the teachers, they’ll eat the kids” -Nathan Boyd Nathan Boyd Resources: The BLBS Podcast Todd Whitaker Books Baruti Kafele Books   “It’s a journey … there is no finish line.” -Nathan Boyd Nathan Boyd Contact Info Twitter   Podcast Upgrade Download the Closing open loops (to reduce stress and increase productivity here Buy the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)   You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/ Copyright © 2018 Better Leaders Better Schools