Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
34: Get Ahead without Getting Behind
A day in the life of an educator is like jumping into a double dutch whirlwind making it almost impossible to stay afloat let alone add anything extra to the mix! But, educators are people who have goals, dreams and ambitions. How are they supposed to learn and grow in ways they want to when…
Listen to EpisodeLaunching… New Teacher Academy!
Did I ever tell you that I was not prepared to teach my first year? I spent four years becoming a teacher and I was still NOT ready. Why? All of my educational courses were based in theory instead of practical application. I understood the law, trends and influential minds behind our educational system. This…
Read Full PostWhy You Need to Listen to Podcasts
I have to admit, I had NO IDEA what a podcast was and I didn’t care either. I have seen people listening to their phones for years now and assumed they were listening to music that they downloaded. I even heard others discuss something interesting that they heard on a podcast. But, I dismissed these…
Read Full PostMotivation in ONE WORD
I thought I would participate in the #YOUREdustory Blogging Challenge from time to time. Each week there is a blog topic that educators write about and this week’s topic made me pause- that’s when you know, you gotta dive right in! What is your “one word” that will inspire you in your classroom or…
Read Full Post33: 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,…
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