Episodes

Britney Wolf chats with us about living life with Tourette Syndrome and her mission to educate others about her disorder & erase all of the stereotypes and misconceptions about Tourette Syndrome More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/britneywolf Britney's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Smart Phone Books: Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis Who to Follow on Social Media: Brad Cohen (Twitter) Ben Brown (Twitter) Tourette Association of America (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or...

Rae goes live every other Sunday for a bi-weekly check in with our Teach Better Fam. In this episode we grabbed the audio from a recent bi-weekly check in that was filled with tons of awesome questions, discussions and ideas regarding hybrid learning, educator grade, & the "wrong" elements of teaching. 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: @tea...

Misha Feigenson chats with us all the way from Israel and shares the innovative ways he is focused on using voice to enhance student learning More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mishafeigenson Misha's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Smart Phone Books: The Berenstain Bears by Stan & Jan Berenstain Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Who to Follow on Social Media: Julie Davis What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Podcast: Voice in Education by Ju...

In this bonus episode, Chad Ostrowski and Dave Schmittou provide an awesome rewind of a recent Admin Mastermind and all the great things happening inside the group. Every Tuesday, the Teach Better Team hosts an Admin Mastermind, both in the morning and evening, where administrators from all over the world connect and discuss major ideas, topics and issues related to school leadership, culture and administration. To join us for our next Admin Mastermind, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com/...

Chad Lang chats with us about being the Director of School Improvement within his district and all of the innovative and progressive strategies they are using to better serve students. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chadlang Chad's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Calendly Books: Range by David Epstein Most Likely to Succeed by Tom Wagner and Tim Dintersmith Small Changes, Big Impact by Anthony Reibel and Matt Thede Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Jared Smith Matt Townsley Rick Wormeli W...

Michelle Dickinson chats with us about her mission to positively impact the mental health landscape and all of the ways she's helping others through her culture work and Resilience program. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michelledickinson Michelle's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Instagram Books: Loving What Is by Byron Katie The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Who to Follow on Social Media: Michelle Dickinson (Instagram) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Joe R...

Markenya Williams chats with us about her experience as a teacher, administrator and now education consultant passionate about serving the needs and interests of all students More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/markenyawilliams Markenya's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Kahoot Books: 50 Ways To Create Great Relationships by Steve Chandler Culturally Responsive School Leaders by Dr. Muhammad Khalifa Who to Follow on Social Media: @denasimmons (Twitter) @TeachMrReed (Twitter) @RJMotivates (Twitter...

Jillian DuBois chats with us about how to thrive at building authentic relationships with students and guiding their curiosity and wonder More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jilliandubois Jillian's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: Define Your Why by Barbra Bray Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley Who to Follow on Social Media: Lindsay Titus (Twitter) Chip Baker (Twitter) withNohea (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Intelligogy Podca...

Connie Hamilton chats with us about all the important work she does as an educational consultant and shares with us a ton of excellent advice along the way. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/conniehamilton Connie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity by Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple Who to Follow on Social Media: CultOfPedagogy (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Small Bites...

Jennifer Pieratt chats with us about working with schools and teachers to create a strong culture and pedagogy of offering PBL learning experiences for students More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jenniferpieratt Jennifer's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Canva Books: The Giver by Lois Lowry Restart by Gordon Korman Midnight Sun (New Twilight Series) by Stephanie Meyer Who to Follow on Social Media: CultOfPedagogy (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Newsela (Websit...

Brittany Rincon checks in with us about how she's helping new and aspiring teachers find their confidence and focus with tips and guidance through coaching. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brittanyrincon Brittany's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Jamboard on an iPad with an Apple Pencil Books: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Angela Draper (Twitter) Gretchen Bridgers (Twitter) Vanessa Cronin (Instagram) What's A Good Y...

Rae goes live every other Sunday for a bi-weekly check in with our Teach Better Fam. In this episode we grabbed the audio from a recent bi-weekly check in that was filled with tons of awesome questions, discussions and ideas regarding hybrid learning, educator grade, & the "wrong" elements of teaching. 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: @te...

Brandon Beck chats with us about how he helps the students and athletes he serves unlock their unlimited potential. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brandonbeck Brandon's Recommendations EdTech Tool: FlipGrid Books: Daily STEM by Chris Woods Choose to Be You by Mark Brown Limitless by Jim Kwik Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Aspinall (Twitter) Darrin Peppard (Twitter) Frank Rudnesky (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? StaffroomPodcast (Podcast/Website) D...

Debra Barb chats with us about giving your best effort, even when experiencing fear and doubt, in order to propel yourself forward and succeed. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debrabarb Deb's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Drive Books: Jstor Articles and Periodicals Who to Follow on Social Media: Tim Kight AVID Edutopia What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Edutopia (Website) TedEd (Website) Headspace (Website) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Press pause and practice ...

Cynthia Long chats with us about her passion for teaching ASL and helping other teachers and professionals who use sign language with children and students More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/cynthialong Cynthia's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Kami (Chrome Extension) Books: The Power of Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn by Paula Denton The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron Who to Follow on Social Media: @lessonpix (Twitter) What's A Goo...

Mariah Cooper chats with us about being a 3rd year PR student and running an organization inspired and focused to share the stories of black women attending university. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mariahcooper Mariah's Recommendations EdTech Tool: AirPods Books: Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Who to Follow on Social Media: @officialcocoadiaries (Instagram) @iamtabithabrown (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? WowPresents (YouTube) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rout...

Melinda Miethe chats with us about her passion to reach out and serve all teachers, families and students possible More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/melindamiethe Melinda's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Anything on the Google Platform Books: Despite the best intentions by Amanda E. Lewis, John B. Diamond Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett For white folks who teach in the Hood by Christopher Emdin Who to Follow on Social Media: @inspiredbyta @gerrybrooksprin @literatikids @tch4theculture W...

Carly Spina chats with us about her amazing experiences and stories from serving as a multilingual educational specialist in the Chicago suburbs. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/carlyspina Carly's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Language Codes In Google Sheets Book: Thrive Through the Five by Jill Siler Who to Follow on Social Media: Carol Salva Valentina Gonzalez Dr. José Medina What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Dorina Sackman (YouTube) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: ...

Courtney Plotts chats with us about her expertise in the field of online learning and the best practices that all educators should consider when teaching online. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/courtneyplotts Courtney's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Mendeley.com Book: Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann Who to Follow on Social Media: Flower Darby Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Think about the next step Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Your doctorate is just the beginning."...

In this special bonus episode, Pat Flynn stops by to discuss his passion for education and ways in which we can disrupt and improve education. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/patflynn Pat's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Calendar Book: The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions To Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, And Scale Your Businesses by Michael Hyatt Who to Follow on Social Media: Those who are where you want to be. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: The 5 Minute Journal (Daily) Best pi...

Brad Cohen chats with us about his story of becoming an educator with Tourette syndrome and how he fights to inspire educators to be who they need to be. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bradcohen Brad's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Goose Chase (App) Book: All Learning Is Social and Emotion, Helping Students Develop Social Skills for the Classroom and Beyond by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Dominque Smith Who to Follow on Social Media: Think Inclusive Emily Paschall Carson King Daily/Week...

Maddie Mayfield chats with us about her current journey to becoming an educator and the future plans and goals she has for her career in education. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/maddiemayfield Maddie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: SlidesGo Book: Be The One for Kids: You Have The Power To Change The Life of a Child by Ryan Sheehy Dream Big by Bob Goff Who to Follow on Social Media: Lindsay Titus P. Sloan Joseph YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: TED-Ed Educator Talks (YouTube) Daily/Weekly/M...

Bruce Reicher chats with us about his journey in becoming a digital media teacher and the passion he has for empowering students to be creative in a digital world. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brucereicher Bruce's Recommendations EdTech Tool: WeVideo Books: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon Who to Follow on Social Media: @dongoble2001 @ProfJPizzo @The_tech_lady YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Wakelet (Website) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Go on Twitter and take walks (Daily) Best piece of a...

Adam DeWitt chats with us about his journey from educator to administrator and shares many of the lessons he's learned along the way. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/adamdewitt Adam's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Calendar Books: Teachers Deserve It by Adam Welcome & Rae Hughart Who to Follow on Social Media: @Joe_Sanfelippo @SarahSajohnson @E_Sheninger YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Gerry Brooks (YouTube) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily: Make 5 phone calls every day to paren...