305: Being an Effective Coach with Alissa Crabtree
Meet and be empowered by Alissa Crabtree in this special interview episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast. Alissa shares great, tactile advice about how to effectively work with teachers as an instructional coach. She also discusses the importance of the instructional coach/administrator relationship and how that relationship can be a powerhouse for change within a…
Listen to Episode304: The Secret Weapon of Hardship
When hardship arrives, it can be used as an opportunity to propel you forward. Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast as Gretchen shares a personal story about hardship and then gives you practical steps that you can apply to your own hardships in order to use them as a stepping stone to…
Listen to Episode303: How to be an Effective Accountability Partner
Accountability partners! Do you have one? In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares the importance of having an accountability partner. She shares why an accountability partner just might be the secret sauce to level up your success! Gretchen also shares 8 practical tips on how to be an effective accountability partner. Tune…
Listen to Episode302: Your Competitor is YOU
Comparing yourself to others takes all the joy out of growth. Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast and listen as Gretchen shares her experience of comparing herself to others and the lessons she learned along the way. Listen until the end as Gretchen shares 4 tips to help you out of the…
Listen to Episode301: Improve Instruction One Brick at a Time
In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen lays out the four key bricks, in the order needed, so that instruction can be improved. She provides practical tips in order to make sure you are laying each brick securely before moving onto the next brick. Tune in today and leave empowered to improve teacher…
Listen to Episode300: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne 2.0
The Science of Reading has replaced Guided Reading. Switching to something new can feel hard and frustrating. Tune into this episode and become encouraged and empowered by Linda Rhyne. She talks about what Science of Reading is, why it’s replaced Guided Reading and how you can implement it. Tune in now! Quotables *All quotables are…
Listen to Episode299: Critical Thinking is the Biggest Clue
In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen talks about the importance of critical thinking. She shares relatable stories, a lesson and then four keys to building critical thinking that lasts. Tune into this episode and leave empowered to support critical thinking skills within yourself and your students. Quotables Critical thinking is the biggest…
Listen to Episode298: The Journey of Education with Sam Shields
In this Summer Series episode, you’ll hear from Sam Shields. Sam shares the highs and lows of her education journey. She’ll encourage you and empower you to just keep going, even when it’s hard. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee We are all learning no matter where we are at in our journey. That…
Listen to Episode297: Empowering Students with Laura Williams
Gretchen interviews Laura Williams in this special Summer Series episode. Laura shares about her journey into the field of education. Laura has a passion for creativity in the classroom and a desire to help teachers empower students to think more deeply. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee When you’re a yes person and you’re…
Listen to Episode296: Building Relationships with Jana Lee
You’ll enjoy this special summer interview series as Jana Lee shares about all the unique hats she’s worn in education and how her journey in education has evolved. Get ready to be empowered as Jana shares how everyone has an X-factor and something unique to bring to the world of education. Quotables *All quotables are…
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