Episodes
Aug. 5, 2019
91: Just A Dreamer - Amanda Fox shares how we need to really think through the problems we're trying to solve, and why you should surround yourself with dreamers.
Author, speaker, and dreamer, Amanda Fox, chats with us about the importance of recalibrating after a failure, building relationships for the foundation of how we help students, and how to make sure technology is for our stud...
Aug. 3, 2019
AUDIO BLOG - Breaking Down Why District Initiatives Break Down
This is an audio version of the blog post, " Breaking Down Why District Initiatives Break Down " Written by Chad Ostrowski ( @chadostrowski ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @raehughart ) Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/brea...
Aug. 1, 2019
90: Rethink Everything - Stefanie Crawford chats about gamification, knowing you're good enough, and rethinking everything about education.
Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you're good enough, and being okay with asking for help. Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger ...
July 29, 2019
89: Just Learning Every Day- Rachelle Dene Poth shares her love of learning, and why she feels like her job is relaxing
Teacher, author, consultant, and ISTE Making IT Happen Award winner, Rachelle Dene Poth, chats with us about exploring AR/VR, why she feels like her job is relaxing, and how she sees Artificial Intelligence potentially impact...
July 24, 2019
88: A Work in Progress - Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids.
Dr. Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids, and how we're all just works in progress, learning every day. Lori chats about he...
July 24, 2019
AUDIO BLOG - Getting The Most Out Of Collaboration Time - Audio Blog
This is an audio version of the blog post, "Getting The Most Out Of Collaboration Time." Written by Bryan Zwemke ( @BryanZwemke ). Read by Rae Hughart ( @raehughart ) Read the post at www.teachbetter.com/blog/getting-the-most...
July 22, 2019
87: Principal On A Skateboard – Michael Earnshaw chats with us about getting back the real you, the importance of modeling what you expect from others, and why he doesn't care about test scores.
The Principal on a Skateboard, Michael Earnshaw, chats with us about getting back the real you, the importance of modeling what you expect from others, and why he doesn't care about test scores. Michale shares why we need to ...
July 20, 2019
BONUS EPISODE - Jeff featured on the "How to Be Awesome at Your Job" podcast with Pete Mockaitis.
Jeff was featured on the "How to Be Awesome at Your Job" podcast with Pete Mockaitis. For more episodes, visit www.awesomeatyourjob.com . ---
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July 18, 2019
86: Let Them Own It - Maryanne Cullinan and Ellen Kidd chat about giving students ownership, the power of building community, and why we sometimes need to get out of the way.
Our dynamic duo, Maryanne Cullinan and Ellen Kidd, chat about giving students ownership, the power of building community, and why we sometimes need to get out of the way. Ellen and Maryanne share how we can work to give kids ...
July 15, 2019
85: Change Their Mood - Jeremy Rinkel chats with us about being student focused and allowing student creativity to grow, and why we sometimes need to do whatever it takes to "change their mood."
High school English teacher, Jeremy Rinkel, chats with us about being student focused and allowing student creativity to grow, and why we sometimes need to do whatever it takes to "change their mood." Jeremy shares the power ...
July 11, 2019
84: Hello Mrs. Harwick - Haylee Harwick chats with us about investing the things that will actually help your students, utilizing a failure to fuel success, and why she is obsessed with podcasts.
5th grade teacher, Haylee Harwick, chats with us about investing the things that will actually help your students, utilizing a failure to fuel success, and why she is obsessed with podcasts in her classroom. Haylee shares wha...
July 8, 2019
83: Wannabe Teacher - Kathleen Trace chats with us about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, and pushing through fear.
High School English teacher, and author, Kathleen Trace, chats with us about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, and pushing through fear. Kathleen talks about the importance of changing the perce...
July 4, 2019
82: Driving a positive culture - Daniel Finn chats with us about earning respect, building relationships, and driving a positive culture in your school.
Vice Principal, Dan Finn, chats with us about earning respect, building relationships, and driving a positive culture in your school, and shares how he views the potential impact we all have when it comes to helping each othe...
July 1, 2019
81: Empower Everyone - Lynn Colon and Adam Welcome talk about being intentional, why you need to tell your story, and the importance of believing students CAN succeed.
"Empower Our Girls" co-authors, Lynn Colón and Adam Welcome, chat with us about their journey to writing the book, and why it's not just about empowering girls, but empowering everyone. Adam and Lynn talk about the power of m...
June 27, 2019
80: Mo Physics. Mo Problems. - Mike Mohammad (Live from Summer Spark 2019)
Mike Mohammad chats with us live at Summer Spark (#USMspark) in Milwaukee, WI, sharing stories and lessons learned throughout his 19 year career.
Mike talks about the power of sharing what you're doing, why communication is s...
June 24, 2019
79: Just A Teacher From Akron - Chelsea Nicolino (Live from the 2019 Akron Public Schools APS3T Conference)
8th grade science teacher, Chelsea Nicolino, chats with us live from Akron Public Schools APS3T Conference in Akron, OH. Chelsea discusses teaching the whole student, getting over a lack of confidence, and embracing social me...
June 20, 2019
78: Addicted to Learning - Jacie Maslyk shares how she always finds her way back to the students, the power of collaboration, and why it's so important to let kids see that as teachers and leaders, we
Assistant Superintendent, author, and 22-year veteran teacher, Jacie Maslyk, chats with us about being addicted to learning, remembering what we're really here for, and when she realized how important it is for kids to develo...
June 17, 2019
77: Pour Yourself Into Others - Kim Darche chats with us about why you should have tea with everyone, be prepared to change, and look to always pour yourself into others so they flourish.
Instructional coach, and adjunct professor, Kim Darche, chats with us about why you should have tea with everyone, be prepared to change, and look to always pour yourself into others so they flourish. Kim talks about the powe...
June 13, 2019
76: As "Extra" as Possible - Michelle Weiss chats with us about being as "extra" as possible, learning to listen, and working through changes and challenges to have her best year ever.
2nd grade teacher, Michelle Weiss, chats with us about being as "extra" as possible, learning to listen, and working through changes and challenges to have her best year ever. Michelle talks about being focused on self care, ...
June 9, 2019
75: Make It Matter - Bradford Hubbard shares the early lesson he learned about relationships, why we need to celebrate all wins, and the event that changed the way he looks at his responsibilities.
Assistant superintendent, Bradford Hubbard, talks with us about the importance of focusing on equity and social emotional learning, his mission to ignite passion and discovery in every student, and embracing the idea of creat...
June 6, 2019
74: Take a Breath - Mandy Froehlich chats with us about taking leaps of faith, recovering from embarrassing failures, and the importance of taking care of yourself.
Author, speaker, and Director of Author Success at EduMatch, Mandy Froehlich, chats with us about taking leaps of faith, recovering from embarrassing failures, and the importance of taking care of yourself. Mandy shares the i...
June 3, 2019
73: Award Winning Culture - Hans Appel chats with us about amplifying student voices, creating an exceptional school culture, and helping others find their joy.
Educator working as counselor, Hans Appel, talks with us about the importance of authenticity, what your school brand really is, and how the simplest things can completely "flip" someone's day. Hans chats with us about amplif...
May 30, 2019
72: Master The Purpose - Michael Cohen chats with us about teaching students how to create, helping them to struggle, and guiding them to build out creative solutions.
The Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen, chats with us about teaching students how to create, helping them to struggle, and guiding them to build out creative solutions. Michael talks about instilling entrepreneurial thinking so that o...
May 27, 2019
71: Be You. - Matthew Joseph talks about the power of asking for honest feedback, providing value to others through relationships, and being yourself to bring your unique gifts to the classroom.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Author, Matthew Joseph, chats with us about being inspired by collaboration, doing what's in the best interest of students, and being true to yourself. Matt talks about the power of...