Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
65: Present a New Way with Brad Zupp
Brad Zupp is an entertaining motivational speaker and memory improvement expert from New York. Since 2009, Brad has been dedicated to testing the limits of his own memory while helping others learn the benefits that come from memory improvement. Brad shows both adults and children how to supercharge their memories to improve grades, relationships, productivity,…
Listen to EpisodeThrifty Thursday- 2nd 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…
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Homework (The “H” Word) has become a hot button topic lately as teachers are deciding to eliminate homework altogether in their classrooms. This episode hears from various educators and parents on their opinions on the hassle of homework as well as shares the detrimental effects of taking such drastic measures. Listen in to hear the…
Listen to EpisodeBecome an Edu-preneur!
As teachers, we are used to multi-tasking and managing numerous responsibilities without missing a beat. The fact is we are a talented bunch of people who should not limit our influence to the classroom solely. Get Started I began the journey to entrepreneurship (or in education we refer to this as edu-preneurship!) two years ago…
Read Full Post63: Advocate for Your Boundaries
We can only be as good as we allow ourselves to become. That means we need to advocate for what we are and aren’t willing to do so that we can become our best. Educators, tune in to learn how to be a team player while setting boundaries so that you fulfill your vocational role…
Listen to EpisodeVirtual Staff Meetings are a MUST this Year!
There is nothing I hate more than inefficient processes. I guess its my Type A personality, but I like to make the most of my time and productivity is a major mood booster in my world. The most inefficient use of time is a weekly staff meeting. People arrive late so the meeting doesn’t start…
Read Full Post62: How Much Are You Worth?
Teachers and those that lead them need to take stock of their efforts- are they givers or takers? Are they selfish or selfless? This episode will help you find out where you land on the worth scale and brainstorm ways to increase your worth to not only reach your potential but help others reach theirs…
Listen to EpisodeCurrent Events Help Teach More than Just History
One of the best assignments I ever created for my kids was a weekly current event project. Our school had a subscription to Time for Kids and I would create daily assignments students had to complete and turn in by Friday morning. The articles in Time for Kids were age appropriate and enlightening to what…
Read Full Post61: Make an Excuse or Make a Change
There will always be obstacles to overcome in your personal and professional life. But, how you deal with these obstacles determines your success and happiness. Tune in to learn how to stop making excuses for your choices and use that energy to make the appropriate changes to bust through to your potential! Quotables: It’s [successful…
Listen to EpisodeRelationships Come First
Education is all about communication and relationships. If you can’t relate to people and communicate in a way that is productive, positive and professional then this is vocation is not for you. Since the start of my career in the fall of 2006, I realized that I could reach kids faster if I started connecting…
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