330: Making Connections with Ariella Racco

Connections are so important in education. They are what brings us together and allows us learn from one another. Join us as we listen in on the importance of making connections outside of our comfort zone, and how much those connections can help us through our work. With Ariella Racco’s new program CoLab, it allows collaboration to be that much easier!

330 Ariella RaccoQuotables

*All quotes are from the interviewee.

  • “It’s okay to not know what you’re doing. Ask for help and put yourself into spaces that are really unfamiliar.”
  • “Make connections to the world around you.”
  • “Put yourself in rooms and spaces with other passionate people and don’t limit yourself to just other educators.”

 

About Ariella Racco

Ariella Racco has been a middle school teacher in Canada and Spain for the past 6 years. After experiencing and seeing the challenges teachers face each day, as well as just how critical the issue of teacher burnout, retention and engagement have become, she set out to build a solution for teachers. CoLab is a collaboration platform just for teachers with tools that boost productivity, foster community, and democratize access to high-quality resources. Ariella Racco is dedicated to not only improving individual teacher experiences; but transforming the entire education ecosystem. By empowering educators in their role, she believes they are positively impacting student outcomes on a global scale.

Connect with Ariella Racco

www.linkedin.com/in/ariella-racco/

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I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.

1 Comment

  1. Rocky Racco on 11/11/2024 at 9:04 PM

    Ariella , simply BRILLIANT!!! Your passion, enthusiasm, understanding, and ability to get your message across is truly INSPIRING…. So proudly your Dad 💕💕 PS when you’re looking for a sherpa to carry your suitcases worldwide I’d like to apply 🧳 🧳

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