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HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students & Staff

Now, more than ever, we need to recognize HATS: Heartfelt Acts for Teachers, Students & Staff in our schools. Regardless of job title, you can implement these HATS – a wide array of strategies, programs, and events in your school to boost morale and make a positive impact on others.

In HATS, Jay, Andrew & Brian share real-life stories and experiences from their own schools that you can bring to yours. You will laugh, cry, and be moved to act to make your school a place where all want to attend, work, and serve. We need you. Education needs you. Your school needs you and HATS will inspire you to do more, give of yourself, and use your gifts and creative talents to brighten the lives of those around you.

Try on some of the HATS in this book, then mold the brim and make them your own. Cheers!

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Dads, Leaders, & Father Figures: Creating Influence & Legacy for a Lifetime

Are you a Dad looking for inspiration? A Father Figure looking to fill his bucket? A leader looking to find his way? Dads, Leaders, & Father Figures is the book for you. This work is a collection of heartfelt and authentic stories of real dads living their best lives. Larry, Jeff, Andrew, Kevin, and some great guests share their personal stories, experiences, and more in #DL&FF. You will laugh, cry, and be moved by your emotions to reflect on your own leadership. The authors’ goal is to touch your heart and drive you to action to be the Dad, Leader, and Father Figure you are destined to be. Keep rolling friend, and enjoy the journey.

Tales from the Hardwood Surviving and Thriving

Are you looking for the perfect blend of leadership, sports, and storytelling? Tales from the Hardwood is the book for you. Andrew Marotta does a masterful job of blending these three passions through twenty years of experience in all three areas. During his time as a Division 1 men’s college basketball official, Andrew learned a great deal about life and leadership through many ups and downs along the way. You will laugh, cry, and have your emotions moved through the powerful, true stories within the book. Enjoy the journey!
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The Partnership

Looking for ways to successfully guide your child through their schooling? Need some parenting advice yet do not know where to turn? Butting heads with your child’s teacher or school administration? Or are you just looking for practical, straight-forward best practices for you and your child? Dive into The Partnership: Surviving & Thriving—130 Stories, Strategies, and Practical Tips for Parents and Guardians to Build Positive Relationships with Schools and Support Their Children.

We all want our children to be successful in school and beyond. For this to happen, a true partnership with schools and families will help develop this success. This book provides a roadmap, tips, and hacks, on how to best navigate the journey and put your child in the best position possible to succeed!

The School Leader Surviving and Thriving.

SYNOPSIS: 144 Points of Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Relatable Stories for all School Principals is a fun, light read about real world practical school “stuff” for school Principals: a self-help, motivational and inspiring book.

The Principal

SYNOPSIS: Surviving & Thriving. 125 Points of Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Relatable Stories for all School Principals is a fun, light read about real world practical school “stuff” for school Principals: a self-help, motivational and inspiring book.
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GAME CHANGING ADVICE for seasoned and aspiring school administrators

Andrew Marotta is an energetic and enthusiastic school leader who has put his positive imprint on his beloved school, Port Jervis HS, in Port Jervis, NY.  With the release of his first book, THE PRINCIPAL: Surviving & Thriving. 125 Points of Wisdom, Practical Tips, and Relatable Stories for all School Principals, Andrew is looking to expand his impact to others. He is a loving husband to his wife Jennifer, and supportive father to his three young children Claire, Matthew, and Tessa.  He has been the leader at Port Jervis for thirteen years serving as Assistant Principal for seven years and now Principal for the last six. Andrew has led the transformation of PJHS helping raise the graduation rate from the low 60 percent to the mid to upper 80 percent. There is a positive change of mindset among staff and students directly related to Mr. Marotta’s leadership in and around the school. He IS his logo: energy, enthusiasm, extra effort, striving for excellence all with heart!

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