Inspiring Words for Educators from Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice - Motivation Monday #26 {June 30, 2014}

Every Monday I post quotes and/or videos to inspire and motivate you through your week. Get ready for a great one!

Dr. Tommy Bice is the state superintendent in Alabama. Seem strange that a state superintendent is the star of a Motivation Monday post? For most educators across the country, it's probably a surprise that a state superintendent of education could get a room full of administrators on their feet to take selfies and dance to Pharrell Williams' song, Happy. 

Who else has a state superintendent that says, "Get off your bahonkus and get on the desks!" (In reference to Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society)



We're lucky in Alabama, because every time Dr. Bice speaks, he challenges educators to think outside the box and do what's best for students. 

He recently spoke at the annual CLAS (Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools) summer convention, and I captured a short clip from his message. 

If you are an educator in Alabama, Dr. Bice wants us to do what's best for kids, WHATEVER that means! 

And not only does he say, DO IT, he says, "Call us so that we can make sure that we get everything out of your way while doing it!" 

Now that's encouragement!