76: Let the Learning be the Reward
There are kids who love to come to school because its fun and then there are kids who love to come to school to learn. Become the teacher that hooks kids on learning the right way. Tune in to hear 3 ways to do just that! Quotables Don’t get caught in the trap Stop trying…
Listen to Episode75: Teacher Tools with Chuck Poole
Chuck Poole is a 15 year veteran teacher and athletic coach in New Jersey. He has coached at the middle school level in various sports such as soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball. Chuck’s passion is to impact kids and those that teach them everyday. His podcast is called Teachonomy Talks, found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio,…
Listen to Episode74: Teaching Tolerance
Instead of shielding our kiddos from the harsh realities of the world outside of the classroom, we need to teach them how to understand adversity and respond with compassion and respect. We must create opportunities for children to expect differing opinions and respond appropriately so that when they interact in society they are operating in…
Listen to Episode73: Family First
There are times when we are faced with a decision to show up to work or show up for our family. Learn how to put the guilt aside, prioritize family moments, and be your best at work and home without ever having to choose between the two. Tune in to this episode to hear just…
Listen to Episode72: Upwards and Outwards
Sometimes we think we have nothing left to give and there’s no more opportunity for growth in our current circumstances. But we must think outside the box and realize we can expand our capacity upwards and outwards. Tune in to hear just how to do that! Quotables #underconstruction Jump from the confined pond to the…
Listen to Episode71: Your Approach Outweighs your Message
No matter how great your message is, if you can’t deliver it the way your audience needs to hear it, your message will never be heard and digested. Prepare for your interactions by focusing on your approach just as much as the message you are to deliver. Tune in to this podcast episode to hear…
Listen to Episode70: Trust with Katherine Reddick
Katherine is an Elementary School Principal with 17 years in public education. Her personal experience is truly powerful, and against all odds, she overcame huge obstacles and now works with children every day as an educator. Katherine released a book this spring (“Access Denied-A Woman’s Journey to Access the American Dream”) that gives deeper insight into…
Listen to Episode69: 6 Strategies to Survive Your Worst Day
There are times during the school year where every teacher struggles to make it through the school day due to numerous factors that create insurmountable stress and frustration. Tune in to hear about 6 strategies I used as a teacher to make it through my worst day. Quotables No drastic measures Don’t give up or…
Listen to Episode68: Parenting that Empowers
Instead of dreading parent contact and interaction, embrace the challenge. It will step up your game to let parents in so they can become an empowering force for their child’s success in your classroom. Tune in to hear the 4 steps you can follow right this moment to turn things around. Quotables Parent anger…
Listen to Episode67: Check Your MO
In order to effectively lead people we have to keep our MO in check. Success breeds when one uses empowerment through building capacity in others. Tune in to hear practical steps to invest others in common goals by keeping our MO in check. Quotables The best way to motivate people is to understand their perspective…
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