Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
33: Operation “Dethrone Yourself”
Tune in to hear what it means to be an authentic, genuine learner whether you are a student or a district leader. You’ll learn how to dethrone yourself so you actually can be present in the learning process. It requires a different kind of strength to expose yourself as a learner in front of an…
Listen to EpisodeHow to Build your Personal Learning Network [PLN]
I hope you know that you are not alone and that you are not stuck in the four walls of your classroom or school building. There is a great big world out there ready and willing to collaborate with you and encourage you to become your best self. You might be wondering just how to…
Read Full PostA Growth Mindset with Classroom Observations
Growth. We expect it of our students, but we don’t nurture it with our teachers in the same manner. Why? I guess we expect teachers to be experts in a sense. That means they have learned what is required of them and apply it in effective ways. Educators aren’t in a learning role, they are in…
Read Full Post32: Wave the White Flag
Understand the power available in the partnership with parents. ‘Wave the White Flag’ of peace and join the same team. Change your approach and perspective so you can lean on one another’s perspective throughout the school year. You each are experts in your own right and have a seat at the table, so pull up…
Listen to EpisodeMy Favorite Edu-Things!
I often to get asked for educational recommendations, from books to classroom materials, that I decided to put together a list of my Top 10 favorite things for you. I have even included links so you can make these resources some of your very own favorites starting today! Books Teach Like A Champion by Doug…
Read Full Post31: How To Be A Winner While You’re Losing
Right now in my coaching cycles we are digging heavily into data and the pressure is on in most schools to use this second half of the year to capitalize on Ss growth and play significant catch up in addition to achieving the expected grade level milestones. Educators are feeling stressed, anxious and frustrated. But,…
Listen to EpisodeThe Do’s and Don’ts of Using the Voxer App
I have been talking a lot about Voxer lately- a communication app on your device of choice. See my previous posts here: My New Favorite Tech Tool: Voxer How Can an Educator Gain Effectiveness Through the Voxer App? I recently participated in a Voxer EdCamp and there was a room created called ‘Voxer101,’ where educators…
Read Full PostHow Can an Educator Gain Effectiveness through the Voxer App?
Have you heard of Voxer? [if not, check out my earlier post here.] It has been a wonderful resource for my development as an educator. I wanted to take a moment to highlight for you how this new technology tool can be of benefit to yourself personally and professionally. Connect with Likeminded Professionals I…
Read Full Post30: Learning and Evolving with Kelly Long
Kelly Long is the founder and host of Inspiration 4 Teachers. She is a secondary school teacher of ten years specializing in Business and IT. Kelly is continuously learning and evolving, and one of the ways she’s doing this is through her award nominated podcast- Inspiration 4 Teachers- where she interviews dynamic and inspirational educators…
Listen to EpisodeThrifty Thursday- 1st 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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