Episodes

Sept. 25, 2024

Should we treat education as an investment? Funding and advocacy with Matt McGee

Should we treat education as an investment? Funding and advocacy with Matt McGee Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that...
Sept. 24, 2024

How do I get rich? Identifying budgeting tips with Bridget Mogavero.

How do I get rich? Identifying budgeting tips with Bridget Mogavero. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive educ...
Sept. 23, 2024

Dealing with feedback delivered unprofessionally. School Administrators Mastermind Recap.

In this week's meetings, we continued our conversation around feedback, focusing on when we, as school leaders, receive good feedback, but delivered in an unprofessional or unhealthy way. It seems to circle back to the common...
Sept. 19, 2024

Refocus Your Assessment - Grading and Feedback for Understanding

Refocus Your Assessment - Grading and Feedback for Understanding Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education...
Sept. 18, 2024

What is the keystone of all assessment? Explore with Chad Ostrowski.

What is the keystone of all assessment? Explore with Chad Ostrowski. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive educa...
Sept. 17, 2024

How can we assess for student growth? Redundant assessments are a waste of our time!

How can we assess for student growth? Redundant assessments are a waste of our time! Join us as we chat with Trevor Mackenzie! Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach...
Sept. 16, 2024

How do we create a culture that encourages feedback? School Administrators Mastermind Recap

In this week's meetings, we discussed creating a culture amongst our team that encourages feedback and the willingness to have tough conversations. Transparency, vulnerability, and modeling the behavior we want to see are key...
Sept. 12, 2024

5 Life Lesson from Dr. Seuss to Boost Your Motivation - From The Happy Music Teacher Podcast

5 Life Lesson from Dr. Seuss to Boost Your Motivation - From The Happy Music Teacher Podcast Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key qu...
Sept. 11, 2024

How do you keep motivation high? Explore hip hop with the Avengers

How do you keep motivation high? Explore hip hop with the Avengers Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive educati...
Sept. 10, 2024

How can I enhance capacity through healthy habits? Keep motivation high with Joshua Stamper.

How can I enhance capacity through healthy habits? Keep motivation high with Joshua Stamper. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key qu...
Sept. 9, 2024

How do you manage new leaders without micromanaging? School Administrators Mastermind Recap

In this week's meetings, we worked as a group to address one of our member's challenge of wanting to grow new leaders without micromanaging, while also knowing they need to follow up and provide lots of guidance. Check out th...
Sept. 5, 2024

What key strategies can I put in place to make my systems work for me, not against me? Diving in deep with Jeff Gargas!

What key strategies can I put in place to make my systems work for me, not against me? Diving in deep with Jeff Gargas! Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better...
Sept. 4, 2024

How do I keep my body healthy as an Educator Join the conversation with Nick Mann & The TeacherFit

How do I keep my body healthy as an Educator Join the conversation with Nick Mann & The TeacherFit Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the ...
Sept. 3, 2024

How can I prepare physically for the marathon that is school? Dive in with Meghan Pahlke!

How can I prepare physically for the marathon that is school? Dive in with Meghan Pahlke! Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key quest...
Sept. 2, 2024

Don't let other people's to-do list become YOUR to-do list - School Administrators Mastermind Recap

In this week's meetings, school leaders discussed the importance of managing your to-do list. We need to understand that our list will never end, and we cannot always control what gets added to it. However, we CAN control how...
Aug. 29, 2024

How do we teach digital media skills in an engaging way? Explore the history of this concept with Howard Rheingold.

How do we teach digital media skills in an engaging way? Explore the history of this concept with Howard Rheingold. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Tal...
Aug. 28, 2024

How can motivation play into media literacy? All that and more with expert Pam Allyn!

How can motivation play into media literacy? All that and more with expert Pam Allyn! Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions...
Aug. 27, 2024

How can media literacy help us uncover fake news? An all-star conversation with expert Carl Azuz with World from A to Z.

How can media literacy help us uncover fake news? An all-star conversation with expert Carl Azuz with World from A to Z. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Bette...
Aug. 26, 2024

Bonus Episode - Communication is Key - School Administrators Mastermind Recap

In this week's meetings, we dug into a key component of dealing with tough situations, unforeseen changes, and even student drama and bullying - Communication! From being consistent, to clearly defining expectations, communic...
Aug. 22, 2024

How do we wear our best traits on our sleeve? Exploring new strategies with elementary principal Brad Hughes.

How do we wear our best traits on our sleeve? Exploring new strategies with elementary principal Brad Hughes. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dive...
Aug. 21, 2024

How can I use my genius to dress for success? Exploring your success through the mind with Joette Field.

How can I use my genius to dress for success? Exploring your success through the mind with Joette Field. Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives int...
Aug. 20, 2024

How can I dress without stress? Explore new tips with Carly Spina!

How can I dress without stress? Explore new tips with Carly Spina! Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive educati...
Aug. 19, 2024

Bonus Episode: New teacher orientation, building relationships, and more on the School Administrators Mastermind Recap

The School Administrators Mastermind is back! Now with TWO times to join. Every Tuesday at 9:00am and 7:00pm ET. In this week's meetings, we discussed a variety of topics school leaders are facing at the start of the new scho...
Aug. 16, 2024

Bonus Episode: "Expectation vs Agreement"

Check out a Bonus Episode of Teach Better Talk Podcast thanks for Ipek Williamson "Expectation vs Agreement." Teach Better Talk Podcast The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dive...