Be a Ms. Barrett


05.15.25

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Dear Reader,

There are moments in leadership when you’re reminded exactly why we do what we do.

Ms. Barrett is our reading specialist. She works with students who’ve struggled with reading—kids who’ve fallen behind, who might have missed the foundational skills others take for granted. But she doesn’t just teach phonics or fluency. She teaches belief. She builds trust. She nurtures confidence. And she inspires a love of reading that’s downright contagious.

Her demeanor is calm. Her voice is inviting. Her presence changes the room. She’s one of the few people I’ve ever interviewed who had me ready to hire her after the first question.

Today, she walked into my office and shared this poem—a gift from a 6th grade student who has worked with her for the past three years and will be moving to junior high this fall. He’s a quiet kid. A deep thinker. And what he wrote stopped me in my tracks.

THIS is what teaching and learning is all about.

So as you reflect on the school year…

As you consider the tone of your office culture, your relationships, or your leadership structure…

Inspire.
Encourage.
Celebrate growth.

Be a Ms. Barrett.

Because the real legacy we leave isn’t in metrics or memos—
It’s in moments like this.

And the lives we help change because we chose to believe in someone before they believed in themselves.

Onward,

—Tom


Meet me at www.boomleader.com.

PO Box 534, Carterville, IL 62918
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BOOMLeader Dr. Tom Webb

I've always been a driven person, but even the most motivated leaders need a nudge to get started and support to keep going. That’s why I created TEAM BOOM—a vibrant community of action-takers dedicated to improving themselves and their organizations. As a BOOMLeader, you’ll gain proven strategies to take your personal and professional growth to the next level, a powerful network of like-minded individuals who inspire and challenge you, and the motivation and tools to WIN in the Game of Life! Together, we’ll share ideas, celebrate wins, and tackle challenges head-on. This is your invitation to join a team that’s all about action, impact, and sustainable success. Join TEAM BOOM today and let’s start building the future you’ve always envisioned!

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