April 13, 2020
163: Adjust your thinking. - Ashley Fienup chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work.
High school social studies and special education teacher, Ashley Fienup, chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ashleyfienup
Episode Highlights
- 2:07 - Highlighting some of our awesome guests "dropping in" with us during our Daily Drop Ins on Facebook.
- 11:15 - Previewing the episode with Ashley Fienup.
- 13:45 - Ashley introduces herself.
- 16:28 - Ashley's failure: How she originally approached teaching.
- 24:28 - Ashley's success: Implementing The Grid Method.
- 27:27 - What's keeping Ashley excited about education right now: Seeing so many teachers willing to put in the work, and people are thinking about education differently.
- 29:11 - Ashley's advice for teachers: Try new things!
- 31:07 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 33:08 - How to connect with Ashley.
Ashley's Recommendations
- EdTech Tool: Kami
- Book: Educated by Tara Westover
- Who to Follow on Social Media:@brianmendler@hashtagsinhistory_@sarahbrownwessling
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: https://ed.ted.com/
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
- For yourself, find something that fills you up and try to do it every day
- For students, ask them what they want to learn about!
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”
Links to Connect With Ashley
- Twitter: @AFienup
- Instagram: @ashleyfienup
