Episodes

207
Sept. 14, 2020

207: Dawn Harris chats with us about how teachers are turning education on its head to find ways to engage with their students during this pandemic.

Dawn Harris chats with us about how teachers are turning education on its head to find ways to engage with their students during this pandemic. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dawnharris Dawn's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Wakelet Books: Designed to Learn by Lindsay Portnoy Being the Change by Sara Ahmed Who to Follow on Social Media: @StaffPodcast @PamHall2inspire @4OClockFaculty YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: We Are One Team, Dustin Pearson (YouTube) https://tracibrowder.com, Traci Br...
Sept. 12, 2020

BONUS - Answering Questions with Chad Ostrowski

Jeff goes live with Teach Better Team CEO and co-founder, Chad Ostrowski, to address some recently asked questions. Enjoy! To engage live with the team, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbetterteam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teach-better-talk/message
206
Sept. 9, 2020

206: Melissa Cunningham chats with us about how regardless of the roles or positions she's held in her school, she is an educator at heart and focuses on that each and every day.

Melissa Cunningham chats with us about how regardless of the roles or positions she's held in her school, she is an educator at heart and focuses on that each and every day. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/melissacunningham Alexis Shepards' Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides and Nearpod Book: Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristen Souers Who to Follow on Social Media: @historysandoval YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: National School Reform Faculty Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Set a ...
205
Sept. 7, 2020

205: Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability.

Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/alexisshepard Alexis Shepards' Recommendations EdTech Tool: Screencastify Book: Teacher Wars-Dana Goldstein and Start with Why-Simon Sinek Who to Follow on Social Media: Education With An Apron YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Pocketful of Primary Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Using a self-care routine weekly worksheet/journal Bes...
Sept. 5, 2020

BONUS - Feeling Certain in Times of Uncertainty - Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus

Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus discuss feeling certain during times of uncertainty. To engage live with the team, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbetterteam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teach-better-talk/message
204
Sept. 3, 2020

204: Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you do and the importance of having a sense of community within your school.

Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you and the importance of having a sense of community within your school. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/katiemiglin Katie Miglin's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google everything! Book:Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler Who to Follow on Social Media: Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer and Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/ Daily/Weekl...
Aug. 31, 2020

BONUS - Let's discuss the moving pieces of remote learning.

Rae Hughart goes live to discuss all the moving pieces of remote learning. To engage live with the team, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbetterteam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teach-better-talk/message
203
Aug. 31, 2020

203: Igniting The Fire Within Students Through Personalizing Student Learning - Shawn Rubin chats with us about how to personalize student learning and connect with students.

Shawn Rubin chats with us about focusing on more than a test score, letting our students see that we're excited about the content, and the importance of not just building relationships, but also having a plan. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/shawnrubin. Shawn's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Talking Points Who to Follow on Social Media: @highlanderinst Best piece of advice you've ever received: Meet your students where they are at and show a vested interest in their lives. Links to Connect ...
202
Aug. 27, 2020

202: You're not alone. - Jami Fowler-White chats with us about never giving up on a dream, digging deep to overcome struggle, and the fact that together, we can do anything.

Jami Fowler-White chats with us about never giving up on a dream, digging deep to overcome struggle, and the fact that together, we can do anything. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jamifowlerwhite. Jami's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Texting Story Book: "Cultivating Genius" by Gholdy Muhammad "Teachers Deserve It" by Rae Hughart & Adam Welcome "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker Dr. Erik Youngman @Erik_Youngman @FeliciaTNE...
201
Aug. 24, 2020

201: The Art of Giving - Sebastian Sanders chats with us about finding your purpose, giving back to your community, and bringing out the creativity in students.

Sebastian Sanders chats with us about finding your purpose, giving back to your community, and bringing out the creativity in students. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sebastiansanders. Sebastian's Recommendations EdTech Tool: iPhone Book: "1-Page Marketing Plan" by Allan Dib Who to Follow on Social Media: Eric Thomas @sleepforsuckers michelle obama YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Black Christian Influencers (youtube) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily: Hold your students accountable...
200
Aug. 20, 2020

200: The journey so far. - Meghan Deegan, Chad Ostrowski, and Katelynn Giordano join us to chat about 200 episodes of Teach Better Talk, their journeys with the team, and why none of them really liste

Meghan Deegan, Chad Ostrowski, and Katelynn Giordano join us to chat about 200 episodes of Teach Better Talk, their journeys with the team, and why none of them really listen to the podcast. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/episode200. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teach-better-talk/message
199
Aug. 17, 2020

199: Protect the passion. - Akua Twumasi chats with us about having humility, reflecting on what you really want, and protecting the passion that drives us.

Akua Twumasi chats with us about having humility, reflecting on what you really want, and protecting the passion that drives us. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/akuatwumasi. Akua's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom and Blown Assignments Book: "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno Garcia "Dreams from my father" by Barack Obama "Start with why" by SImon Sinek Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Latonya Goffney (@drgoffney) Coach Ola Adams (@coacholaadams) Tyrone Void (@CoachVoid_...
Aug. 14, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 14, 2020

Jeff Gargas drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Katelynn Giordano, Becky Thal, Jennifer Apple, Meghan Deegan, and Andrea Kalchbrenner, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter:...
Aug. 13, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 13, 2020

Jeff Gargas drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Amanda Post, Jen Reed, and Bobbie French, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam Connec...
198
Aug. 13, 2020

198: Happiness is between the ears. - Kelly Pascarella chats with us about equity in education, adapting our systems, and why happiness is between the ears.

Kelly Pascarella chats with us about equity in education, adapting our systems, and why happiness is between the ears. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellypascarella. Kelly's Recommendations EdTech Tool: ElementaryBlueprint.com YouTube Books: "Qualitative Research" by Cresswell & Poth "Appreciative Inquiry Summit" by Ludema/Whitney/Morh/Griffin "The Education of an Idealist" by Samantha Powell Who to Follow on Social Media: @elementaryblueprint @teachbetterteam @the.holistic.psycholo...
Aug. 12, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 12, 2020

Rae Hughart drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Carly Spina, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam Connect on facebook: http://www.fac...
Aug. 11, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 11, 2020

Hans and Jennifer Appel in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Brad Hughes, Maggie Gifford, and Brianna Shaner, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbet...
Aug. 10, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 10, 2020

Jeff Gargas drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Teach Better Ambassadors, BreAnn Fennel, Candace Miller, and Mark Horner, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.t...
197
Aug. 9, 2020

197: Remember why you got into this. - Derek McCoy chats with us about having the right priorities, reflecting on what we've learn this year, and remembering why we got into this.

Derek McCoy chats with us about having the right priorities, reflecting on what we've learn this year, and remembering why we got into this. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/derekmccoy2. Derek's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Jamboard Book: "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngela Who to Follow: Darren Ellwein (@dellwein) Basil Marin (@basilmarin) Sanée Bell (@Sanee Bell) YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Principal Kafele Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Self care. Best piece of advice you've ever rec...
Aug. 7, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 7, 2020

Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam Connect on facebook: http://www.face...
Aug. 6, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 6, 2020

Jeff Gargas and Rae Hughart drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Chey and Pav from the Staffroom Podcast, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbe...
196
Aug. 6, 2020

196: Be the strongest you. - Lindsay Titus chats with us about shifting from "me" to "we," not letting being new hold you back, and being the strongest you that you can be.

Lindsay Titus chats with us about shifting from "me" to "we," not letting being new hold you back, and being the strongest you that you can be. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/lindsaytitus. Lindsay's Recommendations EdTech Tool: YouTube Book: "Bold Humility" by Dave Schmittou "Leading for Results" by Dennis Sparks "All Marketers Tell Stories" by Seth Godin Who to Follow on Social Media: @brianmendler @heidylafleur @elisabostwick YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Pocketful of Primary (Mich...
Aug. 5, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 5, 2020

Jeff Gargas drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Livia Chan, Sami Seibert, and Caitlyn Clayton, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam C...
Aug. 4, 2020

BONUS - Daily Drop In Back To School Edition - August 4, 2020

Rae Hughart drops in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group with Dave Schmittou, Robert Breyer, and Jami Fowler-White, to help support you as you prepare for this school year. To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teach... I f you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you! Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbett...