Episodes

June 24, 2021

BONUS - Fight Song - Kim Bearden and Rae Hughart (12 Hour Live Event)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the entire Teach Better Team had earlier in April. In this specific episode, Rae Hughart and Kim Bearden discuss all things education and also focus in on Kim's book Fight Song, which details the six steps to take to achieve passion, power, peace and purpose. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more! Twitter: @teac...
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June 21, 2021

270: Terrell Strayhorn chats with us about the current state of education and all of the ways in which he is active and involved in helping students achieve success

270: Terrell Strayhorn chats with us about the current state of education and all of the ways in which he is active and involved in helping students achieve success. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/terrellstrayhorn Terrell's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Calendly Books: Leadership Agility: Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change by William B. Joiner Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Terrell Strayhorn (Twitter) The Chronicle of Higher Education (Tw...
June 17, 2021

BONUS - Let's Talk Educator SEL - With Mandy Froehlich and Joshua Stamper (12 Hour Live Event)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the entire Teach Better Team had earlier in April. In this specific episode, Mandy Froehlich and Joshua Stamper discussed an extremely important topic, which is Educator SEL. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbet...
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June 14, 2021

269: Casey Jakubowski chats with us about the current state of education and the work he is doing as a coach and consultant to help educators become their best!

Casey Jakubowski chats with us about the current state of education and the work he is doing as a coach and consultant to help educators become their best! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/caseyjakubowski Casey's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Twitter Friends Books: Permission to Screw Up: How I Learned to Lead by Doing (Almost) Everything Wrong by Kristen Hadeed Im Sorry Story by Melody McAllister Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Melody McAllister (Twitter) What's A G...
June 10, 2021

BONUS - How To Be An Equity Advocate - With Katelynn Giordano, Hedreich Nichols, and Dr. Sheldon Eakins (12 Hour Live Event)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the entire Teach Better Team had earlier in April. In this specific episode, Katelynn Giordano, Hedreich Nichols, and Dr. Sheldon Eakins discuss how to become an equity advocate within your school and community. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook...
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June 7, 2021

268: Danny Bauer chats with us about educational leadership and how he helps out-of-the-box school leaders make change happen in education

Danny Bauer chats with us about educational leadership and how he helps out-of-the-box school leaders make change happen in education. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dannybauer Danny's Recommendations EdTech Tool: TeachFx Books: Crazy Good by Steve Chandler The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Jim Carrey (Instagram) Shane Parrish (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for...
June 5, 2021

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart, Dave Schmittou and Lindsay Titus (May 31st, 2021)

In this bonus episode, Rae Hughart, Dave Schmittou and Lindsay Titus go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Ins...
June 2, 2021

BONUS - Back To Engagement - With Katie Miglin and Kevin Butler (12 Hour Live Event)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the entire Teach Better Team had earlier in April. In this specific episode, Katie Miglin and Kevin Butler got together to share and discuss 5 effective strategies to boost engagement in your classroom instantly! We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Faceboo...
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May 31, 2021

267: Rachael George chats with us about her journey from fighting wildland fires for the U.S. Forest Service to becoming the principal of Sandy Grove Elementary School

Rachael George chats with us about her journey from fighting wildland fires for the U.S. Forest Service to becoming the principal of Sandy Grove Elementary School, where she is focused on closing the achievement gap and transforming school culture. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/rachaelgeorge Rachael's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Doodle Polls Books: Deep Change Leadership: A Model for Renewing and Strengthening Schools and Districts by Douglas Reeves FAST Grading: A Guide to Implementing...
May 27, 2021

BONUS - Finding Your Sound - With Rae Hughart, Becky Thal, and Mickey Smith Jr (12 Hour Live Event)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the entire Teach Better Team had earlier in April. In this specific episode, Rae Hughart, Becky Thal, and Mickey Smith Jr. all got together to discuss "Finding Your Sound" and wow, did this turn out to be an awesome segment! We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social media for more! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetter...
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May 24, 2021

266: Jed Dearybury chats with us about the work he is doing leading professional development across the country and training the next generation of teachers

Jed Dearybury chats with us about the work he is doing leading professional development across the country and training the next generation of teachers, as well as his accomplishments as a 2nd grade teacher, where he was a top 5 finalist in South Carolina for Teacher of the Year and acknowledged as GQ Magazine's Male Leader of the Year. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeddearybury Jed's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Goosechase Books: Courageous Creativity: Advice and Encouragement for the C...
May 22, 2021

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Livia Chan (May 16th, 2021)

In this bonus episode, both Rae Hughart and Livia Chan go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teach...
May 19, 2021

BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 5 Episode

This is the last and final episode from the Focus on the Focus series with Katelynn and Dave, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on so...
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May 17, 2021

265: Dan Fouts chats with us about inquiry based learning, putting students at the center of the classroom and building strong relationships with them.

Dan Fouts chats with us about inquiry based learning, putting students at the center of the classroom and building strong relationships with them. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/danfouts Dan's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Forms Books: Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Mary Ellen Daneels (Twitter) Paul Solaraz (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? TeacherThought Podcast Daily, Weekly, or Monthl...
May 12, 2021

BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 4 Episode

Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social me...
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May 10, 2021

264: Clement Townsend chats with us about how he is helping educators and students improve their skills by integrating video creation into everyday instruction

Clement Townsend chats with us about how he is helping educators and students improve their skills by integrating video creation into everyday instruction More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/clementtownsend Clement's Recommendations EdTech Tool: WeVideo.com Books: Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can't by Shae Bynes Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Ken Shelton (Twitter) John Spencer (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or We...
May 8, 2021

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Livia Chan (May 2nd, 2021)

In this bonus episode, both Rae and LivBONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Livia Chan (May 2nd, 2021) go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to ...
May 5, 2021

BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 3 Episode

Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social me...
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May 3, 2021

263: David Frangiosa chats with us about going gradeless in his classes and the amazing work he is doing to help educate others on this instructional change

David Frangiosa chats with us about going gradeless in his classes and the amazing work he is doing to help educate others on this instructional change. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/davidfrangiosa David's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Canvas Books: We Got This by Cornelius Minor Troublemakers by Carla Shalaby Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? PodcastPD (Twitter) The Peg Doesn't Fit (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? SchoolRub...
April 28, 2021

BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 2 Episode

Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social me...
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April 26, 2021

262: Sharon Porter chats with us about all of the amazing things she is doing within education, as well as many of the valuable lessons she has learned over her 30 years of experience in education

Sharon Porter chats with us about all of the amazing things she is doing within education, as well as many of the valuable lessons she has learned over her 30 years of experience in education. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sharonporter Sharon's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Hapara Books: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters by Leonard J. Marcus, Eric...
April 24, 2021

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (April 18th, 2021)

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Fac...
April 21, 2021

BONUS - Focus on the Focus: Week 1 Episode

Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EST Katelynn and Dave host the Focus on the Focus series, where they discuss all things related to grading, assessment, and feedback support for educators! Tune it to learn more about refocusing your assessments with student understanding in mind and reflecting on the true purpose and place grades and assessments have in the classroom. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbetterteam.com or follow us on social me...
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April 19, 2021

261: Patricia Dickenson chats with us about her role as a Course Lead at National University, where she focuses her efforts on teacher professional development

Patricia Dickenson chats with us about her role as a Course Lead at National University, where she focuses her efforts on teacher professional development. Patricia also recently published her book The Virtual Classroom, Creating Distance Learning Experiences in Math for K-8 Learners. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/patriciadickenson Patricia's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Jamboard Books: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Who do we need to fol...