The Ed Essentials Podcast

In this episode of The Ed Essentials Podcast, Hunter Flesch talks with educator and podcaster Katlyn Godwin about her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Katlyn shares how therapy, community, and faith helped her navigate trauma while continuing to lead in the classroom. Together, they explore the impact of toxic positivity, the power of empathy in school culture, and practical strategies educators can use to care for their mental health and support one another.Connect with Katlynhttps://katlynscharper.com/Instagram: katlyn_godwinFacebook: Katlyn GodwinPodcast: Desert StoriesEmail:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

Dr. Trent Grundmeyer is an Associate Professor at Buena Vista University & Owner of Grundmeyer Leader Services. In this episode of the Ed Essentials podcast, Hunter discusses the critical aspects of hiring in education with Trent. They explore the importance of fit in leadership roles, strategies for aspiring administrators to stand out in a competitive job market, and the significance of personal and organizational alignment. The conversation also covers how to prepare for interviews, the value of building leadership experience, and the factors that influence job satisfaction for current administrators.Connect with Trent:www.grundmeyerleadersearch.comwww.bvu.edu/master-ed-adminConnect with Hunter:Email:  ⁠edessentials.network@gmail.com⁠X: ⁠@edessentials_⁠Instagram: ⁠@edessentials_⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/⁠Facebook: ⁠@edessentialscollection⁠Website: ⁠https://www.edessentials.net/⁠

Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a Team Leadership Expert with 20+ years in education. She helps leaders break silos and build cohesive, vision-driven teams through clarity, collaboration, and collective purpose. A speaker, coach, and host of The Catching Up with Casey Podcast, she equips instructional leaders with actionable strategies to hold people accountable without micromanaging and create aligned teams.Connect with Casey:Website:  www.catchingupwithcasey.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catchupwithcasey/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/catchupwithcasey Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catching-up-with-casey/id1720576042 Connect with Hunter:Email:  edessentials.network@gmail.comX: @edessentials_Instagram: @edessentials_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-flesch-669a36122/Facebook: @edessentialscollectionWebsite: https://www.edessentials.net/

Rae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consistently led initiatives that redefine industry standards. Rae's leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of modern design. Her forward-thinking approach continues to influence the evolution of technology and innovation across diverse sectors.Connect with Rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ Website: https://teachersdeserveit.com/Connect with Hunter IG: https://www.instagram.com/edessentials_/

Dr. Jana Lee has worked in the education field as a teacher, administrator, adjunct instructor, literacy specialist, and consultant. If you're interested in her work, head to https://www.janaleeconsulting.com/ or follow her on social media using the links below. Jana Lee LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Jacob Santos is a middle school teacher and multi-sport coach located in Des Moines, Iowa. Connect with Jacob -Email: santosjacob@saydel.net Connect with Hunter https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and is a best-selling author having written nine books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as TED, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, The Huffington Post (HuffPost), and has been featured in think pieces alongside General Petraeus and General McChrystal. PJ is a sought after presenter and consultant who recently keynoted several national conferences with expertise in time management, the tyranny of the status quo, school culture, continuous improvement, and teacher evaluation. Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive coach, and a dynamic speaker. Bryan opened his first chiropractic office right after he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in a rural community in northern Illinois. He has gone on to open two more highly successful practices in Rockford, Illinois, built with the same small-town values of Family, Integrity, and Authenticity, as the original. From the experience Bryan gained in starting multiple businesses from scratch, he decided to help others by becoming an executive coach in 2015. Since then, Bryan has been able to help hundreds of people chase after their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs and business owners. ***Order Cracking the Coaching Code*** Connect with PJ and Bryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcusdsupe/ and https://www.instagram.com/wills_chiropractic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCUSDSupe and https://twitter.com/WillsChiro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-caposey-516538166/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/wills-chiropractic-llc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCUSDSupe/ and https://www.facebook.com/WillsChiro/Website: www.pjcaposey.com and https://www.willschiro.com Connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Eva Mireles is a K-12 Reading specialist, K-5 Reading Coach, Staff Developer and TPT Creator who help teachers find a realistic approach to teaching reading so that they can ditch overwhelm and focus on creating meaningful and engaging experiences for students. Connect with Eva Instagram: https://instagram.com/msevamireles Twitter: https://twitter.com/evamireles4_eva LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-mireles-572388a8/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msevamireles Website: https://evamireles.com/ Other: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eva-mireles WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY WITH EVA: Workshop link Connect with Hunter https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Amber Harper is a classroom teacher, speaker, and teacher burnout coach located in Indiana. Connect with Amber: Instagram: @burnedinteacher Twitter: @burnedinteacher TikTok: @burnedinteacher Facebook: @burnedinteacher Website: www.burnedinteacher.com Connect with Hunter https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Nicole Benson is a full-time high school instructional coach. In this episode, Nicole provides us with mindsets, strategies, and tips to succeed as a current or aspiring instructional coach. . Connect with Nicole: nicole.benson@johnston.k12.ia.us . Connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edessentials/support

Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is a much sought-after educational speaker and presenter. A practitioner for nearly 20 years, he has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal, and also as a high school principal. . Connect with Anthony: Twitter: @newfrontier21 LinkedIn: Dr. Anthony Muhammad Facebook: Dr. Anthony Muhammad Website: www.newfrontier21.com . Connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. . Connect with Jennifer: https://jenniferabrams.com/ . Connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

We live in time where we have the most technology available to us than ever before. So how do we use it? It goes BEYOND just the tools. It requires a systems level understanding and having the right mindset in order to keep up with the pace of technology. Alfonso Mendoza, an educator, technology specialist, and host of the"My EdTech Life" podcast is here to help. . CONNECT WITH US: Alfonso Mendoza: Podcast and Social Media Hunter Flesch: Instagram | Twitter | Website . JOIN the FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: The Ed Essentials Group Chat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

 Ever wonder what it would be like if you took charge of your school building, what would that be? Like? How would you know you're making the right decisions? What would your leadership style look like? And would your organization benefit from your leadership today? We answer those questions and more with first year principal, Matt Lakis. . Connect with us: Matt Lakis: https://twitter.com/MattLakis_WGHS Hunter Flesch: Instagram | Twitter . Join The Ed Essentials Group Chat, a FREE Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/edessentialsgroupchat . If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, review, or subscribe to the show. If you LOVED it, please share it with a friend! Thank you for listening, and we'll see you on the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

The 2022-2023 school year is HERE, and I have a few words of wisdom as we dive headfirst into this upcoming year. . Check out The Ed Essentials Group Chat, a FREE Facebook Group full of supportive educators! https://www.facebook.com/groups/edessentialsgroupchat . Follow me: @edessentials_ Instagram Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Looking for leadership advice that will help you have a greater impact this upcoming school year? Harvard graduate and current High School Social Studies teacher, Tristan Bernhard, and I reflect on 5 ed leadership insights from our first year in ed leadership programs. . Welcome to The Ed Essentials Podcast! This is Hunter Flesch and if you are an educator looking for teaching and leadership strategies, then The Ed Essentials Podcast is the show for you. My mission is to equip you with the necessary skills and insights to help you have a greater impact on the world of education. . Connect with Tristan: @tjberns . For more Ed Essentials resources and social media links: https://linktr.ee/edessentials . Please consider leaving a rating or a review if you are loving the show! AND if you are feeling EXTRA generous, share this episode with a friend. It helps other motivated educators connect with this show! THANK YOU for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

What would a school be capable of if they could truly have a culture where everyone LOVES coming to work each day? Is the culture in your building lacking a certain spark and sense of community? Ever wonder how to effectively establish a more positive presence within your school building? In this episode, you are going to learn from Iowa's 2022 Elementary Principal of the Year, Heather Buckley, about some ways to make this culture happen in your building no matter what role you are in. . To connect with Heather, email her at heather.buckley@cardinalcomet.com . For more Ed Essentials resources and social media links: https://linktr.ee/edessentials . Please consider leaving a rating or a review if you are loving the show! AND if you are feeling EXTRA generous, share this episode with a friend. It helps other motivated educators connect with this show!  . THANK YOU for listening! We'll see you next time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Ever been a part of a leadership team or committee that goes nowhere? Does your school continue to beat around the bush and not address root problems? Let me tell you that you are not alone. So many schools go through these problems, but they are fixable! In this episode, former administrator and current educational consultant and coach Erinn Cottman is going to show us how. . To connect with Erinn: https://www.erinncottman.com/ . FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/edessentials . If you enjoyed the show PLEASE LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Doug Stilwell is a professor of Educational Leadership at Drake University where he specifically focuses on the use of systems thinking as a tool for continuous school improvement. Additionally, he was an award-winning superintendent and has years of experience in both administrative and classroom roles. . Connect with us: Dr. Doug Stilwell: doug.stilwell@drake.edu Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

This is episode 58 of The Ed Essentials Podcast, and today I have a quick episode where I am going to tackle something you might not think of when you consider skills and topics in education today. I am talking about the questions we ask ourselves as educators. We always talk about how a good educator is one who is reflective. How are good educators reflective? They ask themselves LOTS of good questions! Today I will cover some of those great questions you can ask yourself to immediately become a better educator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement. . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's Books . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Brandon Beck is a Nationally Board Certified teacher with over 18 years of experience and is the author of Unlocking Unlimited Potential. Connect with us: Dr. Brandon Beck: https://brandonbeckedu.com/ Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

David Langford is the founder and CEO of Langford International, Inc. He is an international consultant, author and educator whose focus is to create sustained systemic improvement in student learning, school leadership and organizational processes. The concepts of Quality Learning, Quality Learning Performance, Just-In-Time Learning, the Self-Managed Classroom and Exponential Learning emerged out of these efforts. For over 20 years, he has trained colleagues in public and private K–12 school systems, universities, colleges, preschools, chambers of commerce and business divisions ranging from Boeing and General Motors to government agencies such as the Department of Defense. He has worked with organizations throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South America. . Connect with us: David Langford: david@langfordlearning.com | langfordlearning.com Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Maisha Otway is a turnaround principal in Georgia. We discuss handling principal responsibilities, turnaround leadership, building school partnerships, and her experience bringing rapper 2Chainz to her school through the "Reading with a Rapper" program. . Connect with us: Dr. Maisha Otway: Instagram | Twitter Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Adam Welcome is a keynote speaker, author of Kids Deserve It, and is also a former teacher, principal, and director of innovation and technology. . Connect with us: Adam Welcome | https://www.mradamwelcome.com/ Hunter Flesch | https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

One of the most amazing qualities of teachers is that we go 100 mph in order to meet the needs of our students. Because we are working so hard through incredibly difficult situations and circumstances, we often end up feeling burnt out and in need of some positivity. This episode is dedicated to reminding educators why we chose our profession and why its the best in the world. In order to do that, I brought on one of my best friends and Ed Essentials regulars, Tristan Bernhard, on to do a fantasy draft of the top reasons to go into education. I hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to follow me on IG and Twitter @edessentials_ and subscribe to the show. - To connect with Tristan: IG: @tjberns To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

CJ Reynolds is a high school literature teacher in West Philadelphia, speaker, podcast host, and author of Teach your Class Off: A Real Rap Guide to Teaching. . To connect with CJ: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/ . To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Lauren Kaufman is currently an Assistant Principal and has formerly served as a classroom teacher and K-12 Mentor Program Coordinator. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher and her writings have been featured by Edutopia and the Teach Better Team. . To connect with Lauren: https://laurenmkaufman.com/ . To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Samantha Nolte is a 5-12 Emergent Bilingual teacher whom I have worked with my entire career thus far. She provides readily available strategies and supports for students in need of english language acquisition, as well as a unique insight into her role where she transitions new EB families and students into the district. . For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Rick Wormeli is a National Board Certified Teacher, is an author of highly regarded books such as Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom (Second Edition) and Differentiation: From Planning to Practice, and has 39 years of experience teaching math, science, English, physical education, health, and history. . Connect with Rick: https://www.rickwormeli.com/ | Twitter: @rickwormeli2 . For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Dani Trimble is the current superintendent of the Alburnett Community School District. . Connect with Dr. Trimble: dtrimble@alburnettcsd.org . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Bryan Holyfield is a history teacher and health consultant. Bryan helps busy teachers take control of their health with easy-to-follow nutrition and strength programs. . Connect with Bryan: https://rfh5hkeu0gk.typeform.com/to/EeF4C2QT . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Ken Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, author, former principal, and founder of Unfold the Soul. . Connect with Ken: https://unfoldthesoul.com/ . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

How do we CAPITALIZE on the relationships we build with students? What are effective and ineffective ways to spend that relationship capital? These are TOUGH questions to answer, so I bring on my dear friend, Tristan, to talk about our experiences and thoughts on teacher capital! . For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement. . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast . John Hattie's Books . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Hunter discusses 3 thoughts as we all approach the end of the school year! . THANK YOU for listening to The Ed Essentials Podcast. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! . Connect with Hunter: Ed Essentials Links --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Chad Dumas is a presenter, researcher, former principal, and author of Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. . Discussed in this episode: - Fixing teacher isolation through collaboration in and out of school. - Effective approaches to Professional Learning Communities. - Refocusing our collaboration to be around student learning. - What leaders must consider when attempting to change systems. . Connect with us! - Chad Dumas: Twitter | Website - Hunter: Ed Essentials Links . THANK YOU for listening to The Ed Essentials Podcast. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Welcome to PART ONE of the two-part collaboration on how to STAND OUT as a New Teacher with Rebecca from the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast. Be sure to listen to PART TWO on the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast stream! . Part One: How to stand out as a new teacher during interviews. Part Two: How to stand out as a new teacher once you land a teaching job. . Connect with Rebecca and I on Instagram! Rebecca - @missreadysetteach Hunter - @edessentials_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Samantha Fecich is a professor of education at Grove City College. - Connect with us: Sam: https://www.sfecich.com/ Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

My dad, Bill Flesch, turns 55 on April 9! He is a longtime teacher and I wanted to use this platform to sneakily gather some colleagues and family to surprise him! He is so modest, but he truly is a wonderful educator. In this episode, people from my dad's school talk about what makes him such a fantastic educator, the impact he has had on them, and some family members stop by to say happy birthday! - Dad: I cannot imagine where I would be today without you. YOU are the reason why I became a teacher. I love you, and I hope you enjoy this episode and go back to it whenever you need to remind yourself just how awesome you are!  Your son, Hunter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

On this episode, I am honored to host the legendary Dave Schmittou. Dave is the Director of Leadership & Development for the Teach Better Team. He's the author of several education-based books, one of which we discuss in his interview. He is a former elementary school principal, former middle school principal, assistant principal, coach, and teacher. I brought Dave on the show because of his powerful message surrounding feedback, how we can get outside of the cookie-cutter method of providing it, and how to truly use it to change schools. Dave also has a massive focus on empowering educators to take risks, and he talks about practices leaders can utilize to build a positive culture around risk-taking. But most of all, I brought Dave on because he is so brutally honest and vulnerable. He doesn't hide his flaws, and he uses them in such a reflective manner that is such a great example for all educators to emulate. . . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast! . Connect with us: Dave Schmittou | Dave's Books Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Amanda and Caleb Bonjour join The Ed Essentials Podcast to talk about life as married principals, how they learn from each other, ways to empower staff, and other advice for those seeking leadership roles. . Connect with Amanda and Caleb: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook . Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Ed Essentials Podcast! . For all Ed Essentials content, click this LINK. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Hunter brings on longtime friend and substitute teacher, Dustin Eubanks, to talk about the life of a substitute, what subs really need, what potential substitutes need to know, and how school staff can learn to embrace "the sub" as one of their own. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! For more content, go to https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Dr. Todd Whitaker, author of What Great Principals Do Differently, What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shift the Monkey, and dozens of other education books, joins the podcast to provide one simple message: it comes down to good leadership and your effectiveness. We talk about a wide variety of topics in this episode: -What great leadership looks like and how to make decisions based off your best people. -Finding the next difference-maker for your school and how to set them up for success. -Treating teachers and students as if they were good in order to build their capacity for growth. . To connect with Todd: -Twitter -Instagram -Website To connect with Hunter: -Ed Essentials LinkTree . Please rate, review, and subscribe to Schools of Thought! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

In our very first mini-lesson we tackle the issue of student interruptions. We know the traditional practices, but I have one strategy (shoutout mentor teacher who taught me this) that has really worked well to help fix students who talk way too much. - Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! - Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Lisa Toebben, Special Education teacher, joins the podcast to discuss: -Dealing with people who try to dull your positivity -Habits to improve our physical/mental states -"Taking Messy Action" and its importance in our lives . Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe! . To connect with us: Lisa Toebben: (Instagram) (Twitter) Hunter Flesch: Ed Essentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Jason Lampe, assistant principal and my colleague, comes on the podcast to catch up about ALL KINDS of things. Mainly, we discuss the following: -How to maintain positivity and build relationships -Practicing clarity and risk-taking in the classroom -A small reality check and some goals for 2021 . Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe! It helps other educators connect with this show! . To connect with us: Jason Lampe: (Instagram) (Twitter) Hunter Flesch: (Ed Essentials) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Gretchen Bridgers, founder of "Always A Lesson" and full-time teacher coach/consultant, joins Schools of Thought to discuss tools for more effectively coaching teachers. We cover: -Helping teachers problem-solve -Leading by listening, then empowering -Encouraging meaningful risk-taking AND MORE! . . Please be sure to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought. . . Connect with us: Gretchen Bridgers: (Instagram) @always.a.lesson (Twitter) @GSchultek (Website) Alwaysalesson.com Hunter Flesch: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessentials_ (Website) edessentials.net --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

5th grade science teacher Evan Sanchez joins "Schools of Thought" to discuss: -How to make content accessible to students -Ways to stay creative and motivated in the classroom -What teachers should do MORE of and LESS of AND MORE! . Be sure to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE TO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT! . Connect with us: Evan Sanchez: (Instagram) @science_with_mr.sanchez (Twitter) @sanchezscience5 Hunter Flesch: Linktree --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Christy and Karen of @themodernprincipal shed a little light on the principal lifestyle. We dive into leadership, how to overcome challenges and conflict, advice for aspiring leaders, and SO much more! - - Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! - - Connect with Christy and Karen: (Instagram) @themodernprincipal (Twitter) @ModernPrincipal themodernprincipal.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

Rae Hughart (Author, Dir. of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, MS Math Teacher) comes on the podcast to discuss: -The Teach Further model she created to make student learning apply to the real world -The value of a professional network and "teacher family" like the Teach Better Team -Habits and practices that help Rae stay on top of her game -How teachers can use social media for growth and empowerment . . Please remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Schools of Thought! . . Connect with Rae: (Instagram) @raehughart (Twitter) @RaeHughart TeachBetterTeam Rae's Books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support