Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
58: Don’t Let FOMO Steal Your Magic
Fear of Missing out (FOMO) can rob you of reaching your potential. Educators want to be great, but when they let FOMO be the reason they make a decision, their kids suffer. Social media, conferences and the latest technology are some examples of areas where teachers rush about like moths to a flame. Tune in…
Listen to EpisodeEdcamp Voxer 2016
I am so excited to share with you how impactful the latest week-long Edcamp Voxer experience was because it continues to shape my growth as an educator. Let’s start with some basics first. [See previous post from Edcamp Voxer 2015 here.] Get in on the Action! Want to participate this year? Click here. Or check…
Read Full Post57: When Crisis Creeps into the Classroom
Crisis surrounds us in our communities, and its our duty as educators to bridge the gap from the inside world of the classroom to the outside world of society. We can no longer turn a blind eye to the hate and expect our kids to be prepared to enter that environment and make it a…
Listen to EpisodeHow to be an Effective Educator While Taking a Day Off
Do you ever feel guilty when you need to take a day off? I did. It was more work to create sub plans than it was to muster up the energy to come in to teach when I was under the weather. Plus, when it came to planning for an absence, gathering materials and writing…
Read Full Post56: Top 5 Strategies to Get Better in the Classroom Fast
Summer is here and teachers are planning classroom themes and what they are going to do differently the following year. Summer is a great time to reflect, plan ahead, make adjustments. Plus, reflection makes us better! Here’s a list of 5 quick and easy, painless strategies to get better in the classroom. Why wait for…
Listen to EpisodeThe Teacher Emotional Cycle with Coaching
It is no secret that one year in the classroom brings about many emotions. The photo below by Ellen Moir of the New Teacher Center explains the researched emotional cycle a first year teacher will experience from August through June. [Click here to read more.] I can relate to this cycle. I was so excited…
Read Full Post55: Your Impact with Mandy Taylor
Mandy has a degree in Education. She has spent seventeen years in the classroom, grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. She recently transitioned out of the classroom into an Instructional Coaching position and has a passion for literacy, a love for learning, and a fascination with public speaking. She also has become a Teacher Consultant with the Central…
Listen to EpisodeWhat to Expect when Teaching 3rd Graders
I taught elementary school grades for 8 years before moving into a coaching role. I was lucky enough to move around to grades 2nd, 3rd and 5th. If you have the opportunity to teach multiple grade levels during your journey, I highly suggest it. It really helped me better understand what I needed to do…
Read Full Post54: #BetterTogether
Creating change in our educational system is not a lone ranger achievement to attain. It requires hard work from many educators who have different talents and passions working together for the better good. Because of this collective effort, our circumstances become #bettertogether. Tune in to hear how you can become part of the change so…
Listen to EpisodeCelebrating My Podcast’s 1st Birthday!
Graphics courtesy of Erin Waters I cannot believe one year ago today I took a leap and turned my blog into a podcast to help reach more teachers who are always on the go. It has been a fantastic ride so far. I have met supportive listeners, empowering educators, and learned even more about instructional…
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