March 26, 2020
158: Educational Thrill Seeker - Kelli Coons chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people.
Literacy Coach, Kelli Coons, chats with us about about trying new things, taking risks, and finding your people.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellicoons
Episode Highlights
- 3:35 - Highlighting Dave Schmittou (@DaveSchmittou) NOT David Schwimmer from Friends.
- 10:12 - Previewing the episode with Kelli Coons.
- 14:02 - Kelli introduces herself.
- 15:55 - Kelli shares how she has been supporting teachers during these challenging times of school closures due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.
- 23:49 - Kelli's failure: Having her heart set on a job and then not getting that job.
- 28:24 - What's keeping Kelli excited about education right now: How masterfully teachers have been able to flip their classrooms and reach their students through distance learning.
- 30:30 - Kelli's advice for teachers: Find Your People!
- 33:28 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 35:37 - How to connect with Kelli.
Kelli's Recommendations
- EdTech Tool: Peardeck
- Book: "The Interactive Class" by Joe and Kristin Merrill.
- Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Dee Lanier @deelanier
- The Merrills @themerrillsedu
- Jennie Mageira @MsMagiera
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Jen Jones with Hello Literacy
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning affirmation or check in with your PLN. Connect with people who cheer for you and can make you better.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: Advice came in the form of a quote by Dabo Swinney, “Don’t worry about criticism from people you wouldn’t seek advice from."
Links to Connect With Kelli
- Twitter: @TooLegitTeach
- Instagram: @toolegitteaching
