The Match Weekly Content

The Match | Belonging

By Chad Thomas | September 11, 2025 |

Let’s light this week’s Match! Each Week: One Word. One Sentence. One Passage. Word: Belonging Sentence: Belonging is the core of human connection. Passage: When I…

This Week’s Match: Courage

By Chad Thomas | September 4, 2025 |

Let’s light the Match! Word: Courage Sentence: Courage is leading from conviction instead of comfort. Passage: In life and leadership you will always be tempted toward…

The Match: Story

By Chad Thomas | August 28, 2025 |

We just finished our first month together! Thank you for joining the Match Newsletter. Each Week: One Word. One Sentence. One Passage. Word: Story Sentence: If…

The Match: Attention

By Chad Thomas | August 21, 2025 |

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The Match: Presence

By Chad Thomas | August 14, 2025 |

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The Match: Trust

By Chad Thomas | August 7, 2025 |

We’re starting with something that’s at the heart of every real connection: Trust.

The Match: Why

By Chad Thomas | July 28, 2025 |

Welcome to The Match! I’m so glad you’re here. This space is a spark for leaders—one word, one sentence, one passage each week to keep…

The Match | Integrity

By Chad Thomas | January 29, 2026 |

Word: Integrity Sentence: Integrity is the safest value we have and the one that gets misused the most. Passage: He was a new student. Sixteen. Quiet.…

The Match | Choice

By Chad Thomas | January 22, 2026 |

Word: Choice Sentence: Your identity isn’t an inheritance; it’s the sum total of the small choices you make each day. Passage: We start choosing earlier than…

The Match | Legacy

By Chad Thomas | January 15, 2026 |

Word: Legacy Sentence: Legacy is how you leave people, not what you leave behind. Passage: This week, a former student of mine graduated from college. When…

The Match | Humility

By Chad Thomas | January 8, 2026 |

Word: Humility Sentence: Humility is when your ego steps back and empathy steps in. Passage: I came to Chicago not knowing what to expect on a…

The Match | Team

By Chad Thomas | January 1, 2026 |

Word: Team Sentence: Team is turning failure into feedback. Passage: I started my sophomore year of high school as the varsity starting quarterback. It was the…

The Match | Renewal

By Chad Thomas | December 25, 2025 |

Word: Renewal Sentence: Sometimes renewal is as simple as giving today a chance. Passage: Kids can teach us a lot. One of the biggest lessons is…

The Match | Rest

By Chad Thomas | December 18, 2025 |

Word: Rest Sentence: The best gift you can give yourself is the space and time to rest. Passage: Exercise science has come a long way. We…

The Match | Steady

By Chad Thomas | December 11, 2025 |

Word: Steady Sentence: Steady is being the calm when everything else speeds up. Passage: In some of my darkest moments I have felt the calmest. My…

The Match | Curiosity

By Chad Thomas | December 4, 2025 |

Word: Curiosity Sentence: Curiosity is the doorway to empathy, learning, and better leadership. Passage: Somewhere along the way, as our kid brain quiets and our adult…

The Match | Energy

By Chad Thomas | November 29, 2025 |

Word: Energy Sentence: Energy is the bond that keeps us connected, and the force that keeps us going. Passage: Leaders hold a quiet power in the…

News/Media

Washington Post: A Chicago High School Helping Refugee Students Navigate American Life

By Chad Thomas | August 5, 2021 |

Roger C. Sullivan High School in Chicago serves as a historic…

Chicago Sun-Times Refugee Thanksgiving

By admin | November 6, 2019 |

At Sullivan High School, students from refugee and immigrant families…

Sullivan High Receives $25M Renovation

By admin | September 5, 2019 |

After years of planning, Sullivan High celebrated a $25 million…

K-12 Dive: Listening to and Caring for Staff

By admin | January 4, 2019 |

Sullivan High’s principal, Chad Thomas, emphasizes that building trust and…

Chalkbeat: Caring for His Teachers

By admin | January 2, 2019 |

Chad Adams‑Thomas, principal of Sullivan High School, made a personal…

Washington Post: A Chicago High School Helping Refugee Students Navigate American Life

By Chad Thomas | August 5, 2021 |

Roger C. Sullivan High School in Chicago serves as a historic…

Chicago Sun-Times Refugee Thanksgiving

By admin | November 6, 2019 |

At Sullivan High School, students from refugee and immigrant families…

Sullivan High Receives $25M Renovation

By admin | September 5, 2019 |

After years of planning, Sullivan High celebrated a $25 million…

K-12 Dive: Listening to and Caring for Staff

By admin | January 4, 2019 |

Sullivan High’s principal, Chad Thomas, emphasizes that building trust and…

Chalkbeat: Caring for His Teachers

By admin | January 2, 2019 |

Chad Adams‑Thomas, principal of Sullivan High School, made a personal…