Despite the Many Challenges You May be Facing in Today’s Classroom…
Learn How to Make Every Year the “Best Year Ever!”
For Your Students, Parents, and Yourself!
An increased number of students struggling with mental health concerns, performing below grade level, low self-esteem, and poor social skills.
Higher absenteeism rates.
More time and energy being spent on behavior issues than on teaching and learning.
Lack of parent support and involvement.
Challenges Such As:
GOOD NEWS! I CAN HELP YOU MINIMIZE MANY OF THESE CHALLENGES THAT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MORE TIME TO
BE A HERO TO THE STUDENTS YOU LEAD!
Instead of wasting precious time and frustration each day trying to continually put out brush fires like these in your classroom, you will have more time to do what you entered this profession to do…
TEACH!
And more importantly, give your students more time to…
LEARN!!
Well, today’s your lucky day because I have a powerful 3-step plan to help you…
MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
Your 3-Step-Plan to Avoid Teacher Burnout and Make This (and Every) Year the “Best Year Ever!”
Step 1: Listen to Podcast Episode One: “Best Year Ever! or Bust!” to see if it’s a good fit for you and your students.
Step 2: Purchase a copy of Best Year Ever! Winning Strategies to Thrive in Today’s Classroom). This is THE Playbook I used each year to build my students into a Winning Team and Create an Environment for All to Thrive in!
Step 3: Commit to using the “Thirty Day Kick-Off Planner” each day for 30 days in a row. I am Very Confident you will be off and running to make this year the Best Year Ever!
*Bonus Step to Super Size your Best Year Ever!: Take advantage of the Special Offer to get a FREE copy of the Parent Book (Seven Winning Strategies to Help Your Children Succeed in School and Life).
Discover the Magic of Best Year Ever!
Imagine what a pleasure it will be teaching every day in a learning environment where…
People care for one another and there is trust between teachers, students, and parents.
Everyone feels they have worth, and respect and spirits are high.
Students work together, solve problems, and generate new ideas to enhance learning.
The positive environment encourages students to take risks and mistakes are seen as a chance to grow.
Students help classmates because they feel confident and good about themselves.
Pride shows through in everything, and students are happy and parents are satisfied.
Think of the Satisfaction and Pride you will feel knowing you are a teacher that is highly respected and loved by your students (and their parents).
The “Best Year Ever!” Playbook
The 291 page “Best Year Ever!” Playbook provides teachers with proven classroom management strategies that can turn any classroom into a caring community, complete with high morale, infectious enthusiasm, and increased performance.
This easy-to-follow how-to teaching guide gives you the needed game plan and tools to build a successful team where individuals work together to achieve shared goals while striving for personal best.
“Bill’s philosophy of the “Best Year Ever!” is something that all schools and teachers can adopt, and it will begin to add value immediately.”
-Tom Watkins, Former Michigan Superintendent of Education
The Parent Book to Help Supersize the “Best Year Ever!” Experience
*See pages 65 & 67 of this 80 page book to see how to get this book to all your families for free.Use this powerful little book to team up with your students’ parents to work together throughout the school year to make it the “Best Year Ever!” for all involved.
Here are just some of the advantages in giving each parent a copy of this book at the start of your school year:
It is a great way to keep your parents engaged all year long as active, positive members of your team.
It sends a strong message to parents that you truly care about their children and want them to excel in school.
It provides parents and you an opportunity to focus on, model, and use the same success strategies to help their children succeed.
It provides you with an opportunity to send home notes to parents highlighting strategies and activities you are working on throughout the year.
Help make your school/district the hub of your community where all feel welcome.
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Meet Bill
MY MISSION: To Uplift, Motivate, and Empower Teachers to Help Support Them as they Continue to Be Heroes to Those They Lead!
MY BACKGROUND: I taught for Waverly Community Schools in Lansing, MI for 31-years. I also had the great honor to serve as Michigan Teacher of the Year in 2003-2004. I graduated with honors from Western Michigan University and played for the men’s soccer team. It was through soccer I discovered my interest in becoming a teacher while participating at our youth soccer camps during the summers.
Early in my teaching career, I discovered my higher purpose as a teacher to Uplift, Motivate, and Empower my students to believe they can achieve. My goal was to teach them to adopt and master a growth mindset while teaching them specific success strategies to help them excel in the classroom while working together as a team to make it our Best Year Ever!
In the year 2000, I started sharing my “Best Year Ever!” program with other teachers, teachers-in-training, and other educators which eventually led me to write my two books and speaking as often as possible while still teaching fulltime. Since retiring from the classroom in 2017, I am able to devote even more time to help Uplift, Motivate, and Empower teachers to be the heroes they’ve been called to be…like so many did for me throughout my schooling and teaching career.
Testimonials
Tom Watkins
President and CEO, TDW & Associates - Michigan Superintendent of Schools, 2001-2005
"It was a pleasure to serve as State Superintendent of Schools the year Bill Cecil was chosen to represent the fantastic Michigan teachers as “Teacher of the Year!” Bill has a contagious, “can do attitude” that helps propel students and adults forward to accomplish the task at hand. Perhaps the highest praise I can give to Bill is that I only wish my children could have had him as their teacher! Michigan is blessed to have many great teachers, and Bill is at the top of the class."
Kelly Blake
Superintendent, Waverly Community Schools
"I have had the honor of being both a colleague of Bill Cecil and also listening to him present to a group of educators. Quite simply, he walks the talk. He knows how to build productive, collaborative, and cooperative teams. His presentations are captivating, interesting, and thought provoking! In my 30 years as an educator, I haven't listened to a speaker that was more inspiring!"
Dr. Susan Gutierrez
Principal, Northern Trails 5/6, Forest Hills Public Schools
"When a school team pulls together WITH kids, you are impacting their essential foundation for learning. Bill Cecil gives teachers the playbook for a 'Best Year Ever!' and invigorates staff!"
Dot Blackwell
Superintendent, Vassar Public School
"The 'Best Year Ever!' has become the mantra of our district after the genuine and inspiring presentation by educator Bill Cecil to begin our 2022-2023 school year. Bill was able to make his engagement strategies 'alive' by using captivating stories and real-life experiences to connect to every instructor in the auditorium. We can't wait to have him return to work with our instructional staff again! Go Vulcans!"
Podcasts
Best Year Ever! or Bust! Overview
Tap Into the Power of Team
Take Time to Build Your Team
Establish and Enforce Team Rules
Teachers Make a Difference Every Day!
Attitude (Part 1) - Attitude is Everything
Effort - Be Like Edison and Keep Trying Until You Succeed!
Showing Gratitude is a Big Part of Having a Great Attitude!
Why It’s Important to Complete the Powerful Trifecta!
“3 Must Do’s” to Get Parents More Involved!
Episode 20: Ride ‘Em Cowboy! Don’t Get ‘Bucked Off’ When Life Gets a Little Messy!
Episode 22: Challenges Today Can Lead to Victories Tomorrow!
Episode 24: Don’t Be Glib - Strive to Create a Masterpiece with Your Teaching!
Episode 26: Triumph With Target Talk
The Babysitter Story
Teach, Model, Practice Team Procedures
Setting the Table for Success 30 Day Challenge
You Snooze, You Lose…Why Good Attendance is a Must to Succeed in School & Beyond
Attitude (Part 2) - Believe You Can Achieve
Don’t Be an A-S-S! Tell Your Students You Care About Them!
The Gift of New Beginnings!
Shower Your Students & Parents with Praise, Recognition, & Validation!
Episode 19: Peeling the Onion - Layer 4 - Parent Participation Pays Off for Everyone!
Episode 21: “Best Year Ever!” Would Be a Bust Without Some Challenges to Conquer!
Episode 23: Don’t Let the Farleys Get You Down!
Episode 25: Pursue Your Purpose Every Day in Your Classroom!
Episode 27: E = Environment (A “Broken Window” Free Learning Environment)
The Importance of Creating a Shared Vision/Mission with Your Students
Resources to Help Make This Year Your Best Year Ever!
Tape Ball Instructions:
Episode 21:
Dalton Sherman: “Do You Believe” Speech
CDC Report on School Connectedness
