Sunshine Parenting

Show notes & links available here. In this episode, I'm speaking with Niki Spears, the co-founder of the Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey. She started this organization to bring the positive messages of Jon Gordon's book, The Energy Bus, to schools everywhere. Niki has spent over 15 years working in education. Once an elementary school principal, she now works full time as a teacher educator and change leader. Big Ideas Educators have the power to transform the culture of their schools and create an environment kids love with amazing, positive energy. Research clearly shows that culture and leadership greatly influence a school’s learning environment and students’ academic success. Bringing the principles from The Energy Bus to life in schools has helped transform the culture in classrooms around the country. A key principle taught is that you're the driver of your bus. Your attitude will help you to control the outcome. Giving students the opportunity to understand the power of choice is import