Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
53: Always A Lesson’s Empowering Educators Podcast Turns 1 Year Old!
Tune in as we celebrate a year on the Always A Lesson’s Empowering Educators Podcast! We rewind to how it all began from a little ‘ol blog to now a world wide podcast, discuss my favorite parts of my journey this past year as a podcaster, share noteworthy milestones achieved, and celebrate your Top 5…
Listen to EpisodeHiring Strategy has a Strong Impact on a School’s Success
As an elementary educator of 8 years, a new teacher coach of 3 years, and school hiring support consultant for 4 years, I have seen my fair share of schools, from low income and low parental involvement to high income and high parental involvement. At first, I thought most schools were the same in Charlotte,…
Read Full Post52: Deposit Potential into the Future
Our jobs as educators is to create a better future. We do that by teaching children content, life skills and uncovering their potential. Often times we miss opportunities to deposit potential into the future because we fail to help children see beyond their circumstances so that they can change their mindset and surroundings. This episode…
Listen to EpisodeEdCamp Voxer 2015
Holy Cow!! I cannot believe it has taken me THIS long to post about this fantastic event. I learned SOOO much that I had to have an Edcamp Detox for weeks after- you know, think and do unrelated things to keep your brain from an overload explosion! Apparently, those weeks turned to months! But,…
Read Full Post51: Demote Yourself to Co-Captain
Students aren’t as successful as they could be because we don’t give them the opportunity to take ahold of the reigns and be the driving force in their own education. Don’t keep a lesson a secret, share the format, and all the nitty gritty details to keep kiddos on the right track and focused on…
Listen to Episode50: Art of Teaching with Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez is a National Board Certified teacher. Her twelve years of classroom experience include teaching English language arts in middle school and preparing pre-service teachers at the college level. In 2013 she started her blog, Cult of Pedagogy, where she shares effective teaching practices, curates top-notch educational resources, explores how race and culture intersect…
Listen to EpisodeDon’t Take Classroom Photos Without this App!
When I was in the classroom, I was constantly taking pictures of students learning. I was so proud of their progress and their mature interactions with each other during learning experiences. One thing that was tricky was which students I could photograph and which ones I couldn’t- and what I mean by that is which…
Read Full PostEnd of the Year Activity Ideas
Congratulations! You are ALMOST at the finish line for another successful year in the classroom!!! HIP HIP HOORAY! I always loved the end of the year when I could really enjoy my time with the kiddos, from doing unique projects to having authentic conversations not tied to evaluations. I thought you might find it helpful…
Read Full Post49: What Are You Doing?
Too often we ask kids “what are you doing?” instead of “what are you learning?” Because of that we as educators focus on designing lessons around tasks and compliance instead of learning content through impactful ways. We are doing a disservice by our current state of mind. Tune in to hear how we can change…
Listen to Episode48: Get Better by Doing Different
The summer is a great time to unwind and rejuvenate! But, beware of the summer trap of regression- yes, it happens to teachers too! If you don’t take time to learn new skills and try new things you too will lose your spark as a teacher. You must reach your own potential to help your…
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