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What if leadership didn’t end when you left the classroom? In this inspiring clip from The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, Rebecca Johnson shares how she’s carried her educator’s heart into a new mission—helping seniors age safely, independently, and with dignity. Her company gives clients voice and choice in how they live, and offers mentoring for young people entering the caregiving field. FOLLOW The Ripple Effect of a Teacher for more conversations that honor the calling of education, leadership, and purpose. 🎧 Watch full episodes at: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/
Beyond the Classroom: The Lasting Legacy of a Great Teacher
What if leadership didn’t end when you left the classroom? In this inspiring clip from The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, Rebecca Johnson shares how she’s carried her educator’s heart into a new mission—helping seniors age safely, independently, and with dignity. Her company gives clients voice and choice in how they live, and offers mentoring for young people entering the caregiving field. FOLLOW The Ripple Effect of a Teacher for more conversations that honor the calling of education, leadership, and purpose. 🎧 Watch full episodes at: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/
Beyond the Classroom: The Lasting Legacy of a Great Teacher
What if one small moment could change the way you lead forever? This episode of The Ripple Effect of a Teacher begins with Rebecca Johnson’s first C in sixth grade — and the teacher who refused to reward autopilot. That single moment set off a lifetime of purpose, reminding her that growth begins when someone believes you can do better. From those early lessons in accountability and belonging, Rebecca built a philosophy that still shapes her work today. As an educator turned business leader, she’s carried the same principles — empathy, consistency, and community — into every classroom, boardroom, and company she’s touched. Her story reveals how structure and care aren’t opposites; they’re partners in transformation. We talk about what it really means to give students — and people — a voice, to create belonging in spaces where disconnection has become the norm, and to rebuild trust through conversation, not control. Rebecca also shares how she now leads a company that helps seniors age with dignity, continuing the same mission she started as a teacher: to make every person feel seen, capable, and valued. If you’ve ever doubted the long-term impact of your work, this episode is your reminder — the calm you bring, the boundaries you hold, and the belief you extend ripple far beyond your classroom or your business. Connection is the legacy. Step into growth and purpose! Discover my books and resources designed to help you lead, learn, and live with impact. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Beyond the Classroom: The Lasting Legacy of a Great Teacher | Epi 12
What if leadership didn’t end when you left the classroom? In this inspiring clip from The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, Rebecca Johnson shares how she’s carried her educator’s heart into a new mission—helping seniors age safely, independently, and with dignity. Her company gives clients voice and choice in how they live, and offers mentoring for young people entering the caregiving field. FOLLOW The Ripple Effect of a Teacher for more conversations that honor the calling of education, leadership, and purpose. 🎧 Watch full episodes at: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/
Beyond the Classroom: The Lasting Legacy of a Great Teacher
What if the words someone spoke over you years ago became the very gift you use to lead today? In this episode of The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, we hear how a simple moment of encouragement from a teacher helped unlock the confidence of a first-generation college student. She didn’t become the television news anchor she studied to be, but the speaking gift that teacher saw in her now fuels her work in leadership and culture. Twenty years later, she’s the Chief Culture Officer and partner at TRUE — helping organizations grow by investing in their greatest asset: their people. She pours into teams the same way teachers once poured into her. This story reminds us that impact doesn’t always show up instantly. Sometimes it returns decades later, in ways that influence companies, communities, and future leaders. If you’ve ever wondered whether the moments you create truly matter — this is your confirmation. The words you speak, the belief you extend, the window you use wisely… it all ripples forward. Step into purpose and legacy. What moment changed everything for you? ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Lessons that Last a Lifetime. The Gift of Belief: The Power of Telling a Student You Can | Epi 13
What if leadership didn’t end when you left the classroom? In this inspiring clip from The Ripple Effect of a Teacher, Rebecca Johnson shares how she’s carried her educator’s heart into a new mission—helping seniors age safely, independently, and with dignity. Her company gives clients voice and choice in how they live, and offers mentoring for young people entering the caregiving field. FOLLOW The Ripple Effect of a Teacher for more conversations that honor the calling of education, leadership, and purpose. 🎧 Watch full episodes at: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/
Beyond the Classroom: The Lasting Legacy of a Great Teacher
Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Stories That Keep Us Going
Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Stories That Keep Us Going
Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/
Stories That Keep Us Going
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