School Growth

05/29/2026

This week, Tammy and Scott Barron attended the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Principal Conference in Durban, KZN. While in Africa, Tammy had the opportunity to visit King’s Way, a government-subsidized primary school that School Growth is supporting on its journey toward excellence.

The Head of School is passionate about restoring dignity to the community and lovingly describes the King’s Way families as “beautiful.” After touring classrooms and encouraging staff, Tammy met several team members — including Goo Goo, the school cook and a former King’s Way student.

Goo Goo’s faith and dedication deeply impacts everyone around her. Whenever financial challenges arise, she reminds school leadership of one simple truth: “God will provide.”

Before leaving, Tammy donated clothing she had brought from the U.S. and gifted Goo Goo the cross necklace she was wearing — a small gesture that reflected a meaningful new friendship with a “kindred spirit”.

By the end of the visit, Tammy left King’s Way inspired and encouraged herself.

05/28/2026

Most educators don’t fail because they stop caring. They fail because they keep carrying versions of themselves they were never meant to hold onto forever.

In the latest episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron explores the power of the “reboot” season in leadership and life.
The moments when growth requires us to release old habits, outdated fears, familiar routines, and even identities that once served us well.

For educators and school leaders, transition seasons can feel uncertain. But they also reveal character, strengthen teams, and create space for renewal.

This episode is a reminder that:
- Growth often begins with letting go
- Small wins build confidence and momentum
- Bitterness can quietly limit future impact
- Progress requires movement, even when it’s uncomfortable

If you’re navigating change in your school, leadership, or personal journey, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to keep moving forward. Listen to "Reset Your Narrative" here: https://hubs.la/Q04jd0yt0

05/22/2026

What if the greatest resource inside your school isn’t a program, strategy, or initiative… but the generosity of your people?

Schools thrive when educators give more than instruction. When they give:
* encouragement to someone losing confidence
* grace when mistakes happen
* time to truly listen
* collaboration that eases burdens
* authentic care that reminds people they matter

Those gifts create trust.Trust creates connection.Connection creates transformation.

In the newest episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, Scott Barron challenges educators and leaders to recognize the incredible gifts already inside them — gifts shaped by their own experiences, mentors, and personal growth.

Generosity only changes lives when it’s given away. And in education, the smallest moments of intentional care often become the moments people remember forever. Tune in here:
https://hubs.la/Q04hJJSN0

05/20/2026

The most meaningful gifts an educator gives will never fit inside a box.

A student who feels seen.A colleague who feels supported.A struggling parent who finally feels heard. Those moments stay with people for years.

In the latest episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, Scott Barron reminds us that educators carry a powerful “storehouse” of gifts into every hallway, classroom, meeting, and conversation. Not gifts purchased online. Gifts poured into us through mentors, experience, growth, faith, struggle, and relationships.

Encouragement. Grace. Patience. Collaboration. Authentic care.

These are the gifts that strengthen cultures, restore confidence, and shape lives long after a school year ends.

As leaders and educators, people may forget some of what we taught, but they rarely forget how we made them feel during difficult moments. That’s the legacy of generosity in education. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q04hmpmj0

05/15/2026

Your “why” matters most when leadership becomes frustrating. It’s easy to lead when things are smooth. It’s much harder when:
- criticism increases
- tensions rise
- expectations grow
- people disappoint you
- circumstances feel unfair

That’s when purpose becomes essential.

In the newest episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, Scott Barron reminds educators and leaders that while we cannot control the actions of others, we can control whether we allow those moments to distract us from our calling.

Purpose gives leaders the ability to bend without breaking. To adjust without losing identity. To endure pressure without losing joy. Over time, leaders who stay faithful to truth, relationships, and service build something incredibly valuable: Trust. Credibility. Reputation. Influence.

The educators who make the deepest impact are rarely the ones with the easiest journey. They’re the ones who stayed grounded when it would have been easier to quit.

Tune in and stay anchored in your why.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EjC0XPN7LHyhR8r7tK61y

05/13/2026

Someone cutting in front of you shouldn’t have the power to derail your purpose.

Every educator and school leader faces moments that feel unfair.
A decision gets made without you.
A parent questions your integrity.

The real question is this: Will frustration redefine you, or will purpose steady you?

In the latest episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, Scott Barron challenges leaders to think differently about pressure, disappointment, and distraction.

Strong leaders don’t pretend difficult moments don’t exist. They simply refuse to let those moments conquer their spirit. Because the leaders who continue encouraging, serving, and loving people through adversity are often the ones who shape culture the deepest. If your “why” is strong enough, frustration won’t have the final word. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q04gxfD30

Educators Among Us · Episode

05/08/2026

You can’t build a healthy school culture when the adults are divided.

Students thrive when expectations are clear, standards are consistent, and the adults around them are aligned. But when accountability disappears, dysfunction follows quickly. In the latest Educators Among Us podcast episode, Scott Barron and Do'trell Allen unpack one of the hardest realities in education today: Leadership sometimes means pushing back when it would be easier to stay silent.

This conversation dives into:
- Why lowering standards harms students long term
- The danger of trying to be a student’s friend instead of their guide
- Why parents, educators, and administrators must work together
- How culture is shaped by what leaders allow and tolerate

For education leaders navigating difficult decisions, staff dynamics, and cultural challenges, this episode offers both truth and perspective.

https://bit.ly/42W9PF3

Educators Among Us · Episode

05/06/2026

“Culture is ultimately what’s tolerated inside the building.”

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, Scott Barron sits down with Trell Allen, NC-based Vice Principal and Content Creator, for a candid conversation about culture, leadership, accountability, and the shared responsibility between schools and families.

Listen at the link below and consider these questions:
- Are we building systems that create growth or just avoid conflict?
- Are we leading students… or trying to win their approval?
- Are the adults in our school truly aligned around what’s best for our students?

If you care about building a stronger school culture, clearer accountability, and lasting student impact, this conversation is worth your time.
https://bit.ly/4uxLa5l

05/01/2026

We often confuse grace with avoidance in leadership.
Giving someone “more time” can feel like the right thing to do. But when misalignment continues, it doesn’t just affect one person—it impacts the entire team.

In the latest episode of Educators Among Us, Scott Barron explores the tension every leader faces: when to invest, when to set boundaries, and when to create distance.

Because talent alone isn’t enough. Alignment matters. Culture matters. And leaders carry the responsibility to protect both. This conversation is a powerful reminder that discernment isn’t easy—but it’s essential.

Take a listen and consider: Are you leading with both grace and accountability? https://bit.ly/4w1yhCg

04/30/2026

We're excited to share that School Growth's own Scott Barron will serve as a keynote speaker at the Florida Council of Independent Schools' Business Office Conference, May 3–5!

Join FCIS for an event designed specifically for school business office professionals. This conference brings together teams for two dynamic keynote sessions, along with breakout discussions covering law, finance, human resources, auxiliary programs, and more.

Beyond the sessions, there will be valuable time to connect and build relationships with colleagues and sponsors—ensuring your business office returns to campus refreshed, inspired, and equipped with new ideas.

Scott is looking forward to the conversations and connections ahead, and hopes to see you there! Learn more about FCIS and the conference here: https://hubs.la/Q04f3RXF0