Episodes

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July 29, 2021

276: Marie McCumber chats with us about her joy and passion for teaching elementary education at the Ohio State School of the Blind

Marie McCumber chats with us about her joy and passion for teaching elementary education at the Ohio State School of the Blind. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mariemccumber Marie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Bookshare Books: The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah Going Gradeless by Elise Burns and David Frangiosa Gutter Child by Jael Richardson Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram TODAY? Judith Painter (Twitter) Noa Daniel (Twitter) BlindNewWorld (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channe...
275
July 26, 2021

275: Paul Emerich France chats with us about all of the ventures and experiences he has had within the education space and how we can reclaim personalized learning for students.

Paul Emerich France chats with us about all of the ventures and experiences he has had within the education space and how we can reclaim personalized learning for students. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/PaulEmerichFrance Paul's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Seesaw Books: Street Data by Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies by Django Paris Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram TODAY? Shane Safir (Twitter) Jamila Dugan (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Chan...
July 22, 2021

BONUS - Balancing Your Morning With Jeff Gargas and Tre Gammage (12 Hour Live Event - July 14th)

In this bonus episodes we shared the audio from the recent 12 Hour Live Event the Teach Better Team put together on July 14th. In this specific episode, Jeff Gargas and Tre Gammage got together to discuss practical strategies and methods anyone can use and implement to better balance their morning and start their day off with success in mind. We really hope you enjoy this bonus episode and if you are wanting more from this 12 Hour Live Event, head on over to teachbetteracademy.com where you can...
274
July 19, 2021

274: Traniece Brown-Warrens chats with us about serving students and helping them reach their ultimate potential

Traniece Brown-Warrens chats with us about serving students and helping them reach their ultimate potential. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/TranieceBrown-Warrens Traniece's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flipgrid Books: The Burnout Fix: Overcome Overwhelm, Beat Busy, and Sustain Success in the New World of Work by Jacinta M. Jimenez Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram TODAY? Jeff Gargas (Twitter) TeachBetterTeam (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for E...
273
July 12, 2021

273: Howard Blumenthal chats with us about intersection of human progress, future-mindedness, technology, media, and the future of learning in the 21st century

Howard Blumenthal chats with us about intersection of human progress, future-mindedness, technology, media, and the future of learning in the 21st century More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/howardblumenthal Howard's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Computer Books: Appalachia: A History by John Alexander Williams Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 by Ibram X. Kendi Paris to the Past: Traveling through French History by Train by Ina Caro What's A Good YouTube Cha...
272
July 5, 2021

272: Marsha Tufft chats with us about her work in education and passion for getting kids involved in STEM

Marsha Tufft chats with us about her work in education and passion for getting kids involved in STEM! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/marshatafft Marsha's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: The Trials of Apollo by Ric Riordan Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Chris Woods (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Daily Stem (Podcast) Solve It! For Kids (Podcast) PutneyDesigns.com (Website) Dail...
July 1, 2021

BONUS - Guest Blog Book Study - With Rae Hughart, Livia Chan, and Kari Pitstick (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, Livia Chan and Kari Pitstick highlight and discuss several of the most popular blog posts over the past year. 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: @teachbett...
271
June 28, 2021

271: Sam Demma chats with us about the impact he is making in schools and how he is helping them create a culture of hope and service

Sam Demma chats with us about the impact he is making in schools and how he is helping them create a culture of hope and service. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/samdemma Sam's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Streamyard Books: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by 50 Cent Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Charlie Mason (Twitter) Sam Demma (Twitter) Naval (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? www.HighPerformingEducator.com (Podcast) On Pur...
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...
270
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...
269
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...
268
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...
267
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...
265
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...
264
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...