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"I am an educator of almost a decade, passionate about cultivating talent in aspiring and new teachers through practical tips and strategies. My blog, book, and podcast are geared towards empowering teachers to enter the profession and stay there due to the advice and encouragement I provide. We have a real need in our nation for strong leaders in classrooms, and I believe its my calling and duty to coach teachers to achieve and maintain best teaching practices in order to drive the growth and success of our students in and outside the classroom."
Gretchen
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Latest Episodes
149: You Teach More Than Subjects
Teachers have a tremendous opportunity to shape students into their potential so that their future is as bright as possible. A lot of the focus for teaching children is on the curriculum component, when in reality students need even more than that to become their best. Tune in to hear 8 characteristics teachers can employ…
148: You Don’t Have To Do It All
New teachers often feel like they have to prove their ability to teach to students, parents, and colleagues. But it couldn’t be further from the truth. Just landing a job means you are qualified and capable. Learning that you don’t have to do it all in the classroom to showcase your control and ability is…
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Latest Articles
Sustain the Learning Hype Throughout the End of the School Year
Teachers and students alike struggle to keep their motivation high during the end of the school year season. It only takes a few people to alter the energy in a classroom and that can help or hinder the mindset of all learners. Many teachers send out an S.O.S. in the spring to their colleagues, asking…
Hot Tip Tuesday- 13th Edition
Hot Tip Tuesday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post in case you didn’t catch it in your feed. (Want…
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Working with Your Colleagues
Collaborating with colleagues can be one of the most powerful tools a teacher utilizes to improve their craft. Although teachers might feel isolated at times in their own classrooms facing a unique set of student needs, collaborating with colleagues can amplify the strength of each individual within the team, making the sum of the parts…
Thrifty Thursday- 11th Edition
Thrifty Thursday Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post incase you might have missed anything. Time to get caught up:…