Podcast appearances and mentions of amber teamann

Get "Lead with Appreciation" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949595811?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1949595811&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin In this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, Epic Book Review, Amber Teamann joins the podcast and reflects on the purpose that her book works to meet and what it is all about! In this episode, Teamann shares a powerful reflection about a realization that she had early on in her first principalship. Teamann and Couros also discuss the difference between being valued and feeling valued. This leads Teamann to share a comment that really hits home for Couros. To hear more from Teamann, be sure to check out her book, Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide)! Be sure to listen to the very end for a challenge - add your thoughts in the comments on YouTube for a chance to win a free book! Quotes: “Here is an entire book dedicated to getting to know your staff, why it matters, and how you could do it.” - Amber Teamann “Your principle precedes your person every single time.” - Amber Teamann Links: Staff Appreciation & Motivation for PRINCIPALS (Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/motivationappreciation/ Lead with Appreciation (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949595811?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1949595811&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

In this compilation video from the "3 Questions" series, we share highlights from people answering the question, "Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?" 0:00 Intro 2:07 Dr. Derrick Love 3:49 Meghan Lawson 8:53 Dr. LaQuita Outlaw 11:25 Dave Burgess 12:35 Jennifer Casa-Todd 14:19 Deontay Torres 17:37 Amber Teamann 19:24 Dr. Katie Novak Description & Links Dr. Derrick Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccUpjno7Fqs Dr. Derrick Love reflects on how a grade 1 teacher supported his needs as a learner while providing him with the opportunities that allowed him to fall in love with learning. Meghan Lawson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q35SDwov9uQ Meghan Lawson shares an incredibly vulnerable story about her first-grade teacher and an incredibly difficult time in her personal life. Hear the story about how Lawson's grade one teacher made such a memorable impact on Lawson in this clip of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Meghan Lawson! Dr. LaQuita Outlaw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZk5iplabPs Dr. LaQuita Outlaw reflects on a teacher who took the time to explain the content area being taught instead of acting like the students were supposed to know how to demonstrate their learning. This teacher has impacted the way that Dr. LaQuita Outlaw interacts with her students and staff today! Dave Burgess - Full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRsX7PrqRmw&t Dave Burgess reflects on the time that he got to work with John Wooden and how his definition of success has impacted him as an educator and as a person. Jennifer Casa-Todd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgq7KO3UGc0 Jennifer Casa-Todd reflects on a teacher who believed in her later on in her schooling by opening the world of books. Casa-Todd comes with a unique perspective because she had teachers in her elementary years who did not believe in her. Deontay Torres - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0THbACfvk Deontay Torres, who at the time of this recording had recently graduated high school, shares the first teacher who came to mind that inspired him! He shares how his relationship with a teacher impacted him and how this teacher supported him and gave him a new perspective on who he was as a person and his ability. Hear how this teacher helped him get through a crossroad moment in his life. Amber Teamann - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBdFINtC68M Amber Teamann reflects on a teacher who was all-in on, not just her, but her entire family! Teamann shares a story about how a teacher's enthusiasm showed through in her commitment to her learners! Dr. Katie Novak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7pBn-r0k7E Dr. Katie Novak shares a pivotal moment in her education and how a teacher pushed her to put her best effort into her academics. Dr. Novak reflects on her time in high school and how this teacher helped make her into the educator she is today! Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

This post was last updated on 4 weeks ago at 4 weeks ago One of the reasons I do this podcast is an excuse to reunite with friends and share a laugh. Amber and Kristina and I certainly accomplish this. At the same time, these two provide a lot more context to a topic I’m just beginning to understand. Enneagrams are not a new thing but one that seems to be gaining a bit more traction. This conversation will get you started I think and if you’re already into it, I know you’ll enjoy it even more. … Read the rest

Amber Teamann serves as the Director of Technology for Crandall ISD, a fast-growing district outside of Dallas, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and leading. Through her campus and district level leadership, she has helped initiate instructional change district-wide, empowering teachers at all levels. Amber knows that we can all be better together and strives to make every day the very best it can be for each member of her staff and students. As an award-winning administrator, she has been a featured speaker in multiple states helping motivate, encourage, and help develop the capacity of teachers and leaders nationwide. Recognizing the power of social media, working with districts and campuses on finding their voice, and leveraging the power of connected educators has led her down a path she completely owes to the power of a professional learning network. Key Thoughts from Our Interview with Amber Teamann: Amber wastes no time diving into key strategies to stay connected with teachers and remain sensitive to the time of year and all the stresses associated with wrapping up this school year. Her wisdom will guide any listener who is looking to finish the school year strong and who wants to be mindful of the various activities that could easily send the wrong message. Listen to how Amber continually recognizes that the classroom is the most important space in every school. Amber reminds us that we always have to remember that as leaders our position precedes us as people--it is our responsibility to maintain the same level of energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire year. Don’t miss Amber’s third key strategy, which is focused on how not to overwhelm our staff. Amber identified Angela Watson as her go-to resource for herself and her teachers. There is no doubt that Amber is techie, but you don’t want to overlook her sage advice on setting boundaries with social media. One of her professional goals will resonate with any district leader who is really striving to make an impact through service. Throughout this interview, Amber displayed a level of insight and wisdom. You can’t miss her testimony on how she learned the power in identifying what she doesn’t know. Amber puts an end to this wonderful conversation by amplifying the concept that the smartest person in the room is the room itself. Lastly, we highly recommend her book Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude. Stay tuned for our review on our ReadThisSeries. Amber’s interview is filled with very specific strategies to end the year in a supportive and encouraging way, coupled with high expectations. We are grateful that she discussed her experience as a principal and those early lessons she learned that taught her how to effectively lead. It was an awesome follow-up to our latest blogpost on effective educational leadership and how to finish the school year strong. We hope to hear from you about your favorite parts of both the blog and the interview. Please comment below. Please follow, like, and share. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J.

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month's highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph, Steve Bollar, Naomi Toland, Dr. Sarah Thomas, Dr. Derrick Love, Amber Teamann, Kim Strobel, and Vernon Wright! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below. Don't forget to also share your thoughts in the comments below - what advice would you give yourself in your first year teaching? Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCeDdEjcHac Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph reflects on the impact that her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Melvin, made on her by creating amazing learning opportunities and helping all learners develop a sense of belonging as she connected academics to the power of kindness and integrity. Steve Bollar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgBnKaFEqXw Steve Bollar shares his definition of integrity and reflects on the importance of integrity. Bollar shares that part of having integrity is connected to what other people can depend on. Naomi Toland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK7EEgxZbz0 Naomi Toland shares how she continues to learn about our brains as she explains how our brain can “catastrophize everything.” Toland also shares a way to evaluate the conclusions that our brain jumps to. Dr. Sarah Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrVsPaOUiA4&t=2s Dr. Sarah Thomas has been incredibly open with her learning - both related to education and in her personal life. In this clip, Dr. Thomas shares how Saved By the Bell inspired her to get into investing! She opens up about how her blog has grown and shown her learning over time. Dr. Derrick Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoBGvqQpanc Dr. Derrick Love reflects on communicating and hearing diversity in thought in order to work towards the best outcome for all learners. Dr. Love expands on how this looks in his professional life in this shorter clip of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast! Amber Teamann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL4u64bO9wQ Amber Teamann discusses the high expectations she has for her learners and how “that is (her) floor and never, ever (her) ceiling.” Teamann reflects on how she shares content with other learners and how that can connect with the expectations we have. Kim Strobel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHyBT2dzGeQ Kim Strobel shares some of the research from Shawn Achor. In this clip, Strobel reflects on the notion of the conventional happiness formula and how it is wrong. She shares research from Achor and reflects on how this formula, in part because of Achor's work, has been proven to be backwards and we should be putting our wellbeing at the forefront. Vernon Wright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zQh0jOOnZk Vernon Wright shares a few of his daily routines that have made a positive difference in his professional and personal life. Through these daily practices, Wright shares how he is finding more balance and positivity in his daily life. Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

“The position precedes the person.” Amber explains one of her sayings as she answers the same three questions that George is asking each guest to answer: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? Hear Amber's answer to each of these questions and the advice that she shares about focusing more on the moment. Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Amber Teamann is an amazing educator and a very close friend of George Couros. Right away, Amber hits viewers and listeners with a few of her “Amberisms” that work to inspire and provoke thought. The two talk in-depth about being thoughtful of the roles of teachers and how that impacts the relationships that are built at a school site. Amber shares a few of the jokes that George's daughter, Kallea, absolutely loves! Amber also reflects on her first year as a principal and school leader. Very openly, Amber shares some of the feedback that she got from her staff during her first year as an administrator. Amber also gets very real about the struggles and what she did to be there and be present and to ultimately be what her staff needed. Three Main Points: Learning from and connecting with others that have skills in different areas. The values that we share. Being the reason incredible things happen with our students. Links: Amber Teamann Blog (The First Year) - https://technicallyteamann.com/category/thefirstyear/ 4 Guiding Questions for Your IT Department - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/3702 Quotes: “I have got to surround myself with people who are smarter than me but also people who are smarter ‘differently' than me.” -Amber Teamann “It is always going to be different any time you have a leadership change; what is important is maintaining the things that have been held up as values.” - Amber Teamann “My role and goal is to be the people who are giving them the tools or the resources to make incredible things happen with their students.” - Amber Teamann “If it doesn't work within the system, then we need to change the system.” -George Couros Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Guest: Amber Teamann, Principal, Wylie ISD, TexasTwitter: @8Amber8Host: Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C. Twitter: @thomascmurray Future Ready Schools Website: www.FutureReady.org Free Future Ready Institutes: www.FutureReady.org/InstitutesTwitter: twitter.com/futurereadyInstagram: www.instagram.com/FutureReady Facebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady 

With a Bachelor's Degree in Technology and Curriculum Instruction and a Master's in Technology Integration, Amber Teamann focuses on transparent, collaborative leadership as the principal of Whitt Elementary School in Wylie, Texas. She is one of my dear friends and I am grateful to share her wisdom and energy with you today. Amber Teamann led her team of 70 students and over 600 students and their families through a global pandemic with grace. And in the absence of a pandemic playbook to help when people would panic, the core values of leadership were (and still are): Relationship Communication Authenticity Collaboration Realistic Expectations Connection Faith Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Amber has so many resources to offer educators and administrators as we head into a brand-new school year with unknown conditions to navigate.  Book: Lead with Appreciation Website: Technically Teamann Twitter: @8amber8 Facebook Group: Principals Staff Appreciation & Motivation The blog she mentioned about grace: Expecting vs extending grace as a leader A blog specifically for principals in a pandemic: Strategies to avoid the principal panic in the pandemic     

In this episode, Amber and I talk about the demands of being a school leader in these uncertain times, and her efforts to understand those around her using the wisdom of the Enneagram. Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and teaching. From a 4th grade teacher at a public school technology center, to her role as a Title I Technology Facilitator responsible for 17 campuses, Amber has helped students and staff navigate their digital abilities and responsibilities. More about Amber can be found at her website, https://technicallyteamann.com/about/

The subject of today's podcast is learning about grief, what to expect with our students who are grieving, and how we can help. Grief can take several forms and our students can experience grief from any kind of loss. It might look differently from our elementary age students to our high school students, but there are ways we can support each other during a difficult time. Episode Guests: Dr. Kelly Jameson, child psychologist & dynamic speaker drkellyjameson.com/ Amber Teamann, principal at Whitt Elementary, Wylie ISD Virdie Montgomery, principal at Wylie High School, Wylie ISD To take a look at the grief resource Dr. Jameson mentioned, please visit this site: https://whatsyourgrief.com/

Amber is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. She has co-created a space on Facebook for principals, by principals, that shares staff appreciation and motivation ideas, tips, and tricks to ensure the well being of a campus staff. Amber is also the co-author of Lead With Appreciation, a book filled with practical strategies to revolutionize campus culture. In this episode, Amber and Brent share stories about the importance of expressing appreciation to those we serve.

Amber Teamann is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie ISD in Wylie, Texas. During her educational career, Amber’s comprehensive understanding of student learning has resulted in a successful blend of technology and teaching. From a 4th grade teacher at a public school technology center to her role as a Title I Technology Facilitator responsible for 17 campuses, Amber has helped students and staff navigate their digital abilities and responsibilities. As the proud principal of Whitt Elementary, she leads and loves on the cutest and smartest Wolves in all the land! Amber contributed to Education Write Now and is a co-author of Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude. In this episode, we hear from Amber about the specific ways she works to generously give her leadership insights tied to leading through seeing others’ strengths and boosting the climate with generosity. We talk about her experiences in leadership and she gifts her lessons to us regarding seeing people as they are not as we want them to be. From her story, we learn how we too can embrace our own strengths and boost those around us through simple acts of generosity in our lives. I loved this conversation with the energetic, loquacious lady leader, and I am honored to bring you Amber Teamann’s Generosity story. Connect with Amber: Amber’s Website Amber on Twitter Amber on Instagram Lead with Appreciation Awe-Inspiring Recommendations Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead Rachel Hollis: Girl Wash Your Face Shawn Achor: The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential Sarah's Lead with Faith Launch Team-Sign up by Dec. 19th! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

Are you a tech coach, instructional coach, or something in between? Maybe you dream of one day being a coach? Ready to learn the top 10 secrets of being an awesome tech coach? This episode is for YOU! Being a coach is no walk in the park, but I can help make it easier. It takes a strong foundation, experience, organization and lots of patience to be an effective coach. This episode will focus on my best-kept secrets, how to build relationships, organize your time, create meaningful PD and more! I want to dive deep and help you become the best tech coach possible. There are so many great resources for you to excel in your coaching and consultant role, so get ready to learn. Each of the 10 secrets is specifically designed to help you learn, engage, and inspire yourself and your students. My goal is to keep your brain sharp and your education moving throughout the summer break. Tune in and learn how to stay focused through summer, plan for your educational goals, and keep your students on track. You won’t want to miss any of my tips for becoming an amazing edTech coach. In This Episode: [00:38] - Welcome back y’all! Today Kasey shares one of her ISTE presentations: The Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach! [01:58] - Shout out to Celina ISD in Celina, TX! Want to learn more about Shake Up Learning? Bring Shake Up Learning to your next event - WORK WITH ME. [02:48] - Shout out to Rebecca Brewer one of our active Shake Up Learning community members. Join the Shake Up Learning Community Join us! - http://shakeup.link/community  [03:53] - Have a question? Check out our SpeakPipe Button at www.shakeuplearning.com. You can leave a shoutout, a question, or share an idea by going to our show notes and looking for the microphone button to leave me a message. The Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach [05:27] - Tech coach can mean a lot of different things these days! Whether you identify as a coach already or are looking to become a coach, this episode is for you. [07:02] - What does being a coach mean to you? Secret #1: Relationships are EVERYTHING! [07:54] - Secret number 1: Relationships are EVERYTHING! Learn how to build great relationships with Kasey’s tips. Secret #2: Listen More and Talk Less [14:08] - Try using the Impact Cycle questions and strategies from Jim Knight. Listen more and talk less and keep asking, “...and what else?”  Listen to Hear the Impact Cycle Questions IN ACTION in episode 10’s “On-Air” coaching with Carly Black. Secret #3: Plan and Organize Your Time [20:38] - Check out Pam Hubler’s Google Sheets template to block and organize your time between meetings, PLC’s, coaching sessions, and more! Other tips from the Shake Up Learning Community Use Google Calendar Appointment Slots  Have teachers sign-up for one-on-one coaching sessions, Sign-up for classroom visits Leave notes or links to notes in the calendar appointment and share with your administrator Secret #4: Manage Your To-Do List [25:59] - Google Keep is a great tool for managing your to-do lists. Use Google Keep to organize your to-do lists Add images to the note to make it visual Prioritize! Fun tip: Use images or GIF’s for your lists to make them stand out!  Here’s Kasey’s post for more details. Assign tasks to yourself and others in your Google file comments. Use comments in Google Files to tag yourself (and others) and assign a task.  (Tip: Use the “+” and email tag and assign.) You can view all your tasks in Drive. Secret #5: Keep Meticulous Notes Types of Notes Pre-observation Notes Observation Notes Coaching Session Notes General Coaching Log Any meetings with teachers or teams Any PD you deliver Informal coaching Meeting Notes Ideas New Learning [28:53] - As a coach, you will attend a variety of meetings, in order to stay organized, try Google Forms. Use this as a log for your coaching interactions and reflections Here’s a link to my example. Secret #6: Plan Meaningful PD [31:32] - Plan meaningful professional development. Teach and treat your teachers as professionals. Remember they are ADULT Learners!  (andragogy: andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on the process and less on the content being taught) Put teachers in the seat of a student START WITH THE WHY - Always start with the learning goals--NOT THE TECHNOLOGY! Pre-Assess your audience and differentiate Make it relevant, applicable, and practical Try a monthly topic focus to add variety and set goals! See this post to learn How to Design Google PD That Works! Secret #7: Show Not Tell [35:47] - Whether you are doing professional learning or demonstrations, remember “show, not tell.” Practice (and model) what you preach!  Showing and modeling is worth 100x telling a teacher what they should do. PD should mirror instructional strategies you want to see in the classroom. I DO, YOU DO, WE DO -- for classroom demo’s Model lessons! Secret #8: Everything Doesn’t Have to Be Face-to-Face [39:12] - Every interaction that you have does not HAVE to be face to face. Alternative Methods to Coach, Connect, Reflect, and Learn Blended PD with Google Classroom or other platform Asynchronous, online book studies Regularly scheduled webinars (recorded for convenience) Classroom visit video resource library Potty PD Twitter chats Padlet walls Podcast PD How to Give Credit for Listening to Podcasts Podcast PD Choice Board  Click Here to Make a Copy | Use the Template  [41:04] - Shout out to Northside ISD in San Antonio, TX for keeping a folder of videos of classroom visits. Secret #9: Avoid the Summer Slide [45:09] - Avoid the teacher summer slide by staying connecting and offering quick learning opportunities. Give them small bites of information, tips, and opportunities to learn and connect over the summer. PD BINGO (idea from Amber Teamann and Melinda Miller) Asynchronous online courses Shake Up Learning Courses Asynchronous book studies Shake Up Learning summer book study Summer webinars Twitter chats Podcasts If you can’t give credit hours, consider jeans pass, prizes, drawings, etc. (get donations!) Secret #10: Be a Connected Coach [47:55] - Be a connected coach and kudos to you for listening to this episode! Ways to Stay Connected Stay connected with your team Hangouts chat Google Group Facebook Group Google Classroom Stay connected with other coaches in your region and state Create a hashtag Create a group Stay connected globally to continue learning and growing together Shake Up learning Facebook Group Other social groups Hashtags #educoach #ETcoaches #techcoach Podcast Question of the Week [50:02] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  “What steps can you take to improve in your role as a tech coach over the next year?”  Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [50:58] - Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. Kasey will post discussion questions that tie into the reading and issue a challenge or choice of challenges related to that section of the book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! [52:28] - Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight The Shake Up Learning Show episode 6: Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology The Shake Up Learning Show episode 10: How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy Pam Hubler the Shake Up Learning Community Manager The National Writing Project The Shake Up Learning Show episode 12: How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts Meredith Akers: Podcast PD Boards

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This week’s Aspire guest is Amber Teamann. Amber is the proud principal of Whitt Elementary in Wylie, Texas, speaker, consultant, blogger, and contributor to “Education Write Now”. (Music by Ben Lundquist)

Parents are co-educators and valuable contributors to a child's academic achievement. But what happens when issues get in the way. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @8amber8 @bamradionetwork Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Don't miss this #onethingseries from TheSchoolHouse302 with Principal EL. Hear about honesty, candor, growth, reflection, and strategies that you can use now as a leader. “What I do is my passion; my job is to get better at it” ~ @Principal_EL Principal EL talks about our 5Cs, core values, leadership through action, and candid feedback. He discusses getting to where he is now through data and the recognition that we need to improve ourselves for the sake of kids. He uses #satchat and social media to learn from his PLN. He tells our listeners to reflect more and be honest with yourself. Get a thought partner and use a mentor to help you grow. He wants to start a public boarding school for at-risk youth. Don’t miss him talking about this goal. He is a big fan of Dr. Covey and The 7 Habits. And, he has learned that caring for kids isn’t enough, you have to be curious about their lives outside of school…something he solidified in a conversation with Amber Teamann & Angela Watson. “If you want to wake up with determination, you have to go to bed with satisfaction” ~ Principal EL

I thought I was doing a great job, until I got the results of a staff survey. I was devastated, but I learned a few valuable lessons. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @8amber8 @rebeccacoda @bamradionetwork Amber Teamann is an award-winning assistant principal in Texas, where she is most passionate about being positive, integrating effective technology for student engagement, and making school FUN without compromising academic success for every student.

We are lucky to be joined by principals Amber Teamann and Matt Arend today discussing their leadership, and how they support innovation from an admin position. We will then discuss Part 2 of the Innovator's Mindset, and take participant questions.

Amber Teamann is the principal at Whitt Elementary in Wylie, Texas. Prior to her role as principal, she served as an Assistant Principal, Title 1 Technology Facilitator, and 4th grade teacher. From being a part of district initiatives to sharing innovative ways to connect with her stake holders, she constantly strives to make education more meaningful for her students. Amber has had the opportunity to speak at many different conferences, including ISTE, ASCD, and Learning Forward and even had an opportunity to visit Washington DC and share her passion for educators to become strong models of digital leadership. Check out Amber’s website at technicallyteamann.com Connect with Amber on Twitter at https://twitter.com/8Amber8 About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com  

BONUS extended episode! Join Jimmy Casas, Krysta DeBoer, Hope King, and Amber Teamann as they share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into schools that have reflected carefully on school culture and created systems that work. Learn practical, actionable tips for supporting kids and colleagues, winning over negative co-workers, creating change in toxic school environments even when no one else is supporting you, and more.   Highlights include: (5:45) What a positive school culture looks like (21:00) How school leaders can support staff and how teachers can support one another (35:35) How to work with colleagues who are negative and don't share the positive vision (40:00) The #1 thing teachers in positive school cultures do to keep it all about the kids (48:45) What one individual teacher can do to create change even in a toxic school culture   

It was great chatting with Amber Teamann. She is an elementary assistant principal and all around awesome human being. She is a huge Cowboys/Troy Aikman fan and shares what it is like to be an administrator. Relationships with students and teachers are things that admins are constantly working on and Amber offers some great insight on how that works. If you have wondered what goes on in an admin's brain, this is the podcast episode for you.

In this episode, Jon Samuelson @ipadsammy, Alison Anderson @tedrosececi, Curt Rees @curtrees, and Amber Teamann @8amber8 will talk about the world of educational technology. We will give out 4 apps, 3 Twitter users to follow, and give some great things happening in the classroom. Amber talks about how to model the use of technology for her teachers as an administrator. Be sure to check out all the links on our Learnist boards found at learni.st yes, that is a real web address.

Amber Teamann is an assistant principal at Watson Technology Center in Garland, Texas. She’s a mother of two and a firm believer in integrating technology into schools. In addition to everything she does for education, she’s also a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and more specifically a Troy Aikman fan. In this session you will learn about: Amber's background in education Amber's tranisition from the classroom to administration What it means to be a connected educator Blogging as an educator Amber's passions for students Advice for new and veteran teachers Amber's in depth knowledge of the NFL and Troy Aikman