Episodes
March 19, 2023
Creating Thriving Classrooms, Band of Believers, and Yet with Gina Giordano Byrne
In this conversation author and educator Gina Giordano Byrne shares strategies that we can use to create a thriving classroom culture. Topics Covered: Gina: 1. Create a classroom environment where students feel safe and comfo...
March 15, 2023
Celebrate the Wins
The episode dives into the power and importance of celebrating wins!
March 12, 2023
Thriving School Culture and being a BOSS Educator with Dr. LaQuanta Nelson
Today I am joined by Dr. LaQuanta Nelson. Over the last 20 years she has served in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, mentor, district level New Teacher Coordinator, motivational speaker, and consultant. ...
March 5, 2023
When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling with Crystal Frommert
In this episode educator and author Crystal Frommert breaks down the importance of establishing a relationship with parents, she talks about the importance of remembering that we are working with parents greatest gifts and to...
Feb. 26, 2023
Student Podcasting, Increasing Engagement, and Take AIM at Digital Literacy with Jed Stefanowicz
Today my guest is Jed Stefanowicz. He is a 25 year elementary educator, an author, a speaker, a blogger, and a former Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow. In this interview Jed is going to talk about different ways we can...
Feb. 19, 2023
The Aligned Teacher with Meredith Ruben Daniels
This episode is for all the educators who have felt rundown and low on energy. Meredith Rubin Daniels joins the podcast and shares strategies that all of us can use for ourselves or for our students to help keep emotionally r...
Feb. 12, 2023
Being Present, Community, and Finding Creative Sparks
In this episode I take a dive into lessons I've learned from some of my favorite podcasts. We talk about the power of being present and staying in the moment. The importance of community and ways that we can find those creati...
Feb. 8, 2023
Help Your Students See This One Thing
There is something important that all of our students need to know. Something that they deserve to know. In this mini episode we discuss this and the difference that it can make in the lives of our champions!
Feb. 5, 2023
Creativity, Technology, and Gratitude with Nikki Jones
In this episode I'm joined by Nikki Jones. She has been an educator for 16 years teaching 1st and 3rd grade and is currently and instructional technology coach. Nikki is passionate about using technology to challenge students...
Feb. 1, 2023
Help Students Remember What Success Feels Like
This episode is inspired by a chapter in Dear Teachers, written by Dr. Brad Johnson and Hal Bowman, that was title "Why Would a Kid Want to be Successful if He Doesn't Remember What Success Feels Like?". As we are deep into t...
Jan. 29, 2023
Master the Basics, Be Curious, and the Message You Share
This episode is a solo episode where we look to tap into the knowledge of others outside the teaching profession. Today's episode is about three lessons learned from Kobe Bryant. When you think of one of the greatest players ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Building Stronger Relationships with Gratitude Visits
Relationships are at the core of teaching. One of the best ways to strengthen a relationship is by letting others know that you appreciate them. This mini episode is all about a strategy from Dr. Martin Seligman, the father o...
Jan. 22, 2023
Appreciation, Belonging, Positivity, and Lessons Learned
Taking time to look back and reflect on what we've learned is important. Too often we take information in, but we fail to put it into practice. This episode takes a look back at some recent guests on the podcast and some of t...
Jan. 19, 2023
Bad Days, Good Energy, and Be That One
Have you ever had a morning where you wake up and you just feel down. Where you can't shake that feeling no matter what you do. This episode is all about a simple strategy that you can use to help lift you up on those tough d...
Jan. 15, 2023
Seeing Strengths, 8 Pillars of Belonging, and Making Americans with Jessica Lander
In this conversation Jessica Lander discusses educating immigrant and refugee students. We talk about her book Making Americans that is a wonderful book about the exploration of immigrant education across the country. She ta...
Jan. 11, 2023
Notice It, Name It, and Nurture It
One strategy that we can use to fuel gratitude and appreciation within the classroom can be to notice the great things that are happening, to name the great things that are happening, and that helps you nurture this. Past gue...
Jan. 8, 2023
Taking Healthy Risks, Mental Currency, and Leading With Positivity with Phil Januszewski
In this conversation I'm joined by Phil Januszewski. He is a science teacher and a nationally renowned motivational speaker. In this conversation we discuss the power of taking healthy risks, how to protect our mental currenc...
Jan. 4, 2023
One Tip for Staying Positive in the New Year
Winter break is over and educators are back to the grind. As the new year settles in this can be a very difficult time of the year for some. This episode discusses one simple way that can help you stay positive throughout the...
Jan. 1, 2023
Seeing the Every Day Gifts, Atomic Interactions, and Relationships with Livia Chan
This week I have a very special guest. I’m joined by Livia Chan. She is a Head Teacher, writer, presenter, and a member of the Teach Better Team. She is deeply passionate about community, leading with heart and positivity, an...
Dec. 28, 2022
Make a Difference with the Little Things
This episode is a reminder about the difference that can be made by doing the little things. It was inspired by a blog post from Mel Hawkins and is about a gentleman that worked in a school and transformed everyone around him...
Dec. 25, 2022
Literacy of Love with Cari Matejka
Today’s conversation was an extra special one because it was with someone that I have known for a very long time. Someone who we started our teacher careers very close to one another in the same school. And this conversatioin...
Dec. 21, 2022
Creating a Sense of Belonging
One of the most important things that we can do for our students is to create a sense of belonging. They need to feel seen, heard, and valued within their classroom community. Our students deserve to feel as if they belong! T...
Dec. 18, 2022
Being A Great Listener, Durable Skills, and Investing in Students with Dan Garrity
In this episode Professor Dan Garrity shares wisdom on being a great listener, developing durable skills, investing in students, open ended challenges, finding people who excel in their field, and so much more. 1. Embrace hum...
Dec. 15, 2022
A Gift You Need To Give Your Students Today
Winter break is quickly approaching and while there is much excitement over the break there is one gift that you need to give your students before having that time off. This gift will fill them with joy and help build their c...