On Linda Cliatt-Wayman’s first day as principal at a failing high school in North Philadelphia, she was determined to lay down the law. But she soon realized the job was more complex than she thought. With palpable passion, she shares the three principles that helped her turn around three schools labeled “low-performing and persistently dangerous.” Her fearless determination to lead — and to love the students, no matter what — is a model for leaders in all fields.
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Mrs. Wayman for President please !!
The best ever!!!!!
There should be a new BLM, and Mrs.Wayman should be the founder. She helped change schools, imagine what she could do for black communities where theres high crime rates, in communities where the root of the problems are, to rip the roots out and plant new seeds. New beginnings…
Why are schools like Strawberry Mansion outliers? Why are the low expectations she mentioned accepted at other schools across the nation? Schools like Strawberry Mansion should be used as examples to fix all schools. Forget about charter schools and experiments.
"I am a leader, therefore I know I can do nothing alone". That's going on my classroom wall for sure
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lolz, no u just need to kick out the blacks
Where are the parents?
Here as a required viewing of my college course…best part of my class so far this speech here!
It's so difficult when you watch kids (adults as well) suffer so much because of their circumstance. Especially when you learn to override the trauma yourself. You just wish you could instantly Heal these people but you can't
Excelent!!!
Truly inspirational
My goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has to be my most favourite talk! LOVED IT! So inspiring and motivating!
Thank you for this!
Absolutely amazing! Thanks for all you do!
I’m an kid watching this and like this could be my school when I’m in high school or middle school
Thank you Jesus for people like her.
Thank you, Jesus!
This woman needs an award and a statue on the museum steps.
My daily prayer is that every kid is showed loved bye some one, you showed those kids, more love then they ever had, keep on loving your students, you bought tears of joy to me, & I’m sure many others.
brought me to tears! such a powerful message!