223: Recalibrate Your Expectations
This year is quite different than other years of teaching. If we were using a rubric, this year wouldn’t be scoring at the top. Therefore, why are we holding ourselves to the same expectations? It is time for us to recalibrate our expectations and make adjustments based on our new reality. In order to be…
Listen to Episode222: The Best and Worst of Times
In March of 2020 our lives were altered and changed. While we thought most of the changes were temporary, we are now living in a different time. Just because change has happened doesn’t mean all that comes with COVID-19 is bad. You can choose to see the golden moments that are sprinkled in our new…
Listen to Episode221: Adjusting to the New Normal
The 2020-2021 school year will be one of adjustments just as 2020 has been for the world. Teachers that have a can do attitude and adjust in the moment will be the most fulfilled. You have the power to choose what adjustments you make and influence those around you this year. Tune in to hear what actional steps you can take to make adjustments that will be pivotal to your career this year.
Listen to Episode220: Classroom Relationships with CJ Reynolds
CJ Reynolds teaches high school literature and the history of hip-hop in West Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Rowan University and has been a classroom teacher for 15 years. He is also the author of the upcoming book Teach Your Class Off and the creator of the Real Rap with Reynolds YouTube channel. CJ’s…
Listen to EpisodeBonus Episode- Here Comes Baby!
In this personal episode, Gretchen gives live updates on Baby Elijah’s birth story. Gretchen discusses thoughts on going into labor, having a baby during the Covid-19 era and what it is like transitioning into a family of five throughout the episode. Tune in to hear about the details of Gretchen’s third pregnancy and first baby boy!
Listen to Episode219: Being Effective with Lindsey Howe
Lindsey Howe is currently a first year PreK- 5 Assistant Principal/Instructional Coach for 3 elementary schools in Massachusetts. She previously was a 3rd- 5th grade teacher. She is an avid believer that all students deserve the best and are capable of learning at high levels. She spends the majority of her time pushing the educational…
Listen to Episode218: Supporting Teachers with Nita Creekmore
Nita Creekmore is a wife and mother to four children. She has been in education for 16 years. She was in the classroom for 13 years as an elementary school teacher. She has taught four years in first grade, seven years in second grade, a little in third grade and two years in fifth grade.…
Listen to Episode217: Systems and Routines with Kelly Jackson
Kelly taught for 6 years in the elementary classroom- 2nd and 3rd grade. During that time she loved teaching and encouraging her kiddos but found that her strength as a teacher really was in the area or organization. In 2016, she started her blog, The Simply Organized Teacher. Shortly after launching that blog, she launched a…
Listen to Episode216: Sustainable Classrooms with Mandy Rice
Teach On A Mission is a company Mandy built to help teachers build sustainable classrooms so they can stay there longer. After ten years in the classroom, she’s now dedicating her time to helping teachers flip their classrooms so they can confidently get through their calendar and do more than lecture in class. She’s supporting…
Listen to EpisodeBONUS: The Power of Community
Building a community is essential for growth. If you have never been part of an empowering community, it is nearly impossible to create one in your classroom or school building. Tune in to hear tips from coaches in the trenches for what aspects meant the most to them in finding an empowering community. Enroll in…
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