Episodes

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Every Wednesday at 5pm EST Jeff and Dave host the Teach Better Team Brain Break. Recently during one of their Brain Break sessions, Jeff and Dave got on the topic of finding balance in life and had a great conversation regarding the key importance of self reflection and self awareness and we hope this conversation is something that provides value and insight into your own professional and personal life. We really hope you enjoy this conversation and as always, you can head on over to www.teachb...

Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators. Dustin is a 7th grade special education teacher that is currently working on writing his first novel "Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams" and is beginning his doctorate degree in education leadership this summer. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dustinpearson Dustin's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Lions of Iwo Jima by Major General Fred Hayes Who do ...

AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership. AJ is also not just an avid podcast listener, but also is a host and co-host to several other podcasts focused on education and professional sports. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ajbianco AJ's Recommendations EdTech Tool: EdPuzzle Padlet Canva Adobe Spark Books: The Servant as Leader by Robert Greenleaf The Principal’s Toolbox by Dr. Justin Thomas Hac...

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...

Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debbietannenbaum Debbies' Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: Thrive Through The Five by Dr. Jill Sisler The One Thing by Gary Keller Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Lindsay Titus (Twitter) Road To Awesome (Twitter) Taylor Armstrong (Twitter) What's...

Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sarajessee Sara's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flipgrid Books: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam Other Words From Home by Jasmine Warga Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Dr. Shamaine Bertrand (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Ed...

We're really excited to bring you this special bonus episode! In this episode we are highlighting a recent talk Rae Hughart gave during the TEDxNormal event last month. In her talk, Rae discusses the challenges and obstacles teachers overcame during this wild and tumultuous year in education, while also challenging educators and schools to focus on the future of education and how we must shift towards transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens. We rea...

LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leeannlindsey&kristenmattson LeeAnn's and Kristen's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Docs & Google Jamboards Books: Framing Internet Safety by Nathan W. Fisk Ethics in a Digital World by Dr. Kristen Mattson The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff Who do we need to follow on Twitter or In...

Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jacobkohut Jacob's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? ...

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 live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

In this bonus episode, we pulled the audio from Katelynn's and Dave's 12 Hour Live session on the philosophy and practice of grading and assessing. This was an extremely popular session during our 12 Hour Live and we really hope you enjoy hearing their discussion regarding grading and assessment again. If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetter...

Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leahmoore Leah's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flip Grid Jam Board Books: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Courageous Conversations about Race by Glenn Singleton A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet Who to Follow on Social Media: Facing History (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators...

In this bonus episode, Jeff, Katelynn and Dave dive deep to discuss grading and assessment in today's classrooms. Throughout the conversation, all three discuss the meaning and purpose behind grading and assessments and also the challenges and opportunities teachers and schools have regarding the current grading and assessment policies and practices. If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media! ...

Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/karipitstick Kari's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flip Grid Books: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Faulkner (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Shut Up And Teach (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should...

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 live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

Michelle Kasun chats with us about teaching using a standards based grading approach and focusing on providing truly student centered instruction More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michellekasun Michelle's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Adobe Acrobat Pro Books: Hacking Questions by Connie Hamilton Making Assessment Work by David Schmittou Who to Follow on Social Media: Amy Fast (Twitter) Taylor Armstrong (Twitter) James Sturtevant (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for...

Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell chat with us about building resiliency and how to build and create positive futures. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joanmcarthur-blairjeaniecockell Joan's and Jeanie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: Creating Leaderful Organizations by Joe Raelin Finding Our Way by Margaret Wheatley On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer Who to Follow on Social Media: Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry (Instagram) Conversations Worth Having (Tw...