April 20, 2020
165: Thankful, Intentional, and Energized - Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go.
Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ambercalderon.
Episode Highlights
- 5:10 - Previewing the episode with Amber Calderon.
- 8:20 - Amber introduces herself
- 9:52 - Amber's failure: A series of failures.
- 13:42 - Amber's success: Being connected to this strong teacher community.
- 15:57 - What's keeping Amber excited about education right now: I am so excited to work at an ed-tech company where we truly put teachers first.
- 19:57 - Amber's advice for teachers: You don’t know everything but you have so much to offer.
- 21:45 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 24:49 - How to connect with Amber.
Amber's Recommendations
- EdTech Tool: Nearpod
- Book:
- Who to Follow on Social Media: @PeppyZestyTeach
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Too Cool for Middle School!
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Before you leave your classroom - write on a sticky note 1-3 things you want to accomplish the second you walk in the door the next morning.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: The only thing I can control is the way I react to a situation
Links to Connect With Amber
- Website: PeppyZestyTeacherista.com and www.nearpod.com/coronavirus
- Twitter: @PeppyZestyTeach and @Nearpod
- Facebook Page: @PeppyZestyTeacherista
- Instagram: @PeppyZestyTeacherista
