Jon Laffoon

Critics write words but they don’t write the future. They try to derail great leaders and teams from creating it. That’s why you can’t let critics in your head and praise go to your head.

Wake up each day and be grateful. Then remind yourself that your goals and outcomes are determined by your choices. Simple as that. I can either make excuses or do the work and get the results, no in-between.

The number one responsibility of a leader is to see the big picture.

The best don’t just dream, they do. While others rest, they rise. Greatness isn’t talent — it’s hard work, sacrifice, and relentless improvement. #BetheBest #JoyfulLeaders

Mentally strong people don’t waste energy on things they can’t control. Strength starts in the mind. #Leadership #MindsetMatters

Rewire your brain with this one simple trick...

People are watching how we live. We should have so much joy and peace, and we should be so kind, generous, and good-natured that people want what we have. That’s what it means to be the light of the world.

This is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Arkansas School leaders, join me in writing a letter: Ask legislators to release $6.2 Billion in Federal Funds to our Public Schools. Arkansas students need support from our Legislators…@JohnBoozman @TomCottonAR @rep_stevewomack @RepWesterman @RepFrenchHill @arkansas_rural

Not everyone is going to like you. That’s okay.

There are three things we can do with the past: LIVE in it DWELL on it LEARN from it. Only one of those helps you move forward. #JoyfulLeaders

The 2025 Arkansas Rural Education Summer Conference is a wrap! Thank you to Hot Springs Lakeside and all our presenters, vendors, and participants! #ArRuralEd

AREA Director Dennis Copeland and Stephens, Inc. present the 2024-25 North Superintendent of the Year Award to Jon Laffoon of Farmington. Congratulations to our outgoing President and thank you for your longtime dedication to rural education for Arkansas students! #ARruralEd

Congratulations to all our AREA Scholarship Winners for 2025! Thank you to KLC Security and all our vendors for your support to ensure these students are able to attend colleges and vocational programs. These rural students have bright futures! #ArRuralEd

Rob Roedel of the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives presented the AREA Teacher of the Year Award to Shawna Radcliff of Corning! Congratulations, Shawna! #ArRuralEd

Grateful to be honored at the @arkansas_rural Summer Conference as North Superintendent of the Year by AREA and Stephens. As my term as AREA President ends, I believe: -Rural students thrive -Teachers matter -This recognition belongs to all the educators who serve #ArRuralEd.