Podcast appearances and mentions of angela maiers

In this heart-centered episode of Aspire to Lead, I'm joined by globally recognized speaker, educator, and author Angela Maiers to explore the movement that changed everything—#YouMatter. Angela shares the powerful story behind the origin of this global initiative and how a simple affirmation can shift mindsets, unlock potential, and ignite lasting change in students, educators, and communities. We unpack how leaders can go beyond surface-level praise to cultivate environments where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered. Angela also reveals how her workshops help people rediscover their purpose and reignite their passion for contribution, and we dive into her latest project—M is for Mattering, a science-based picture book designed to embed the language of significance in learners from the start. This episode is less of a conversation and more of a call to remember what we too often forget: that real leadership begins with seeing, hearing, and believing in the people right in front of us. Tune in, take a breath, and get ready to lead like you truly mean it. About Angela Maiers: Futurist. Innovator. Educator. Entrepreneur. Change Maker. Angela Maiers is on a relentless mission to disrupt the status quo and empower individuals everywhere to transform their own world—and the world around them. As the founder of the global movement Choose2Matter, Angela's singular focus is to help people realize their value and potential contribution to creating change, whether in their personal lives or the world at large.   It is fair to say, she leaves no room unchanged. Angela's journey began in 2011 when she delivered a TEDTalk on the power of two simple words that went viral—You Matter!—which catalyzed the creation of Choose2Matter in 2014. What followed was a movement that ignited over a million children across 78,000 classrooms in 100 countries, encouraging them to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 117 laws. As one of the most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking, Angela is celebrated for helping businesses, organizations, and industries tackle the global $15 trillion employee engagement crisis. Her work with Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, IBM, and global entities like the U.S. Air Force and West Point have set new standards for creating purpose-driven cultures of motivation and inclusion. Angela's visionary approach has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes' Top 5 Edupreneurs to Watch, one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, and one of the Top 100 Women in Technology by Onalytics. She has also been recognized as one of the Top 20 Education Thought Leaders by TrustEd. Angela is the author of nine books, including Genius Matters and Classroom Habitudes, and the forthcoming M is for Mattering. Angela is a much  sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher who brings a unique blend of education, neuroscience, and innovation to help individuals and organizations cultivate purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and transformative change. Angela's work is grounded in the belief that everyone is built for purpose, deserves dignity, and can create meaningful impact. She has worked with over 50 global companies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and military organizations to implement practical tools for cultivating positive team cultures and igniting the genius within every...

After listening to this Master Class, you can go over to Vimeo to purchase your digital copy of The Edupreneur to hear from some of the country's most successful edupreneurs in the game. This is what buyers have been saying about The Edupreneur: "As an ed tech entrepreneur myself, the stories of the featured individuals really resonated with me, and reminded me that success doesn't happen overnight. These individuals have passion, work incredibly hard, and most importantly they believe in themselves and their ideas and products enough to persevere through the ups and downs of starting and growing a business. Worth a watch if you are an educator with a great idea for a business!" - Dr. Kristen Slack"This collection of stories and tips from those in the field living the dream of doing well by doing good is something I wish I had found five years ago when I started my own journey. It was like listening to myself tell those coming up as aspiring eduprenuers what to do, how to stay balanced and, most importantly, they WHY of making a difference in your own unique way. Plus I gleaned additional insights I hadn't thought of. I have since recommended this film to others I know. It's a must-see for any educator considering stepping outside the school walls either in person or online to live their passion!" - Sara OttowEndorsement from Mark Barnes, Founder Times 10 Publications."Dr. Will, in association with Edumatch, brings something truly unique and filled with value, in the documentary film, The Edupreneur. Whether you're a speaker, author, consultant, or someone considering entrepreneurship, you'll love this movie. Dr. Will brings you superstars in the education world—teachers and school leaders, who are sharing decades of experience with global audiences, while building either a side business or their own education consulting companies.The film gives you a close-up look at Robyn Jackson, Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger, Catlin Tucker, and other familiar education authors and speakers. They write books and deliver inspirational keynote talks and presentations around the world. While they make it look easy, these edupreneurs provide intimate details about the years of energy, research, and preparation they've invested, in order to be successful, paid content providers. From how they got started to how they find their opportunities, to how they've built thriving businesses, the stars of The Edupreneur drop one value gem after another, in thoughtful, honest interviews. If you want to be an edupreneur but wonder if it's possible, this film is a must." Produced by Dr. Will Deyamport, III. Buy your digital copy here: Featuring:Jeff BradburyAbbey FutrellDr. Robyn JacksonAngela MaiersTom MurrayEric SheningerCatlin TuckerDr. Ai Zhang

What if “you matter” wasn't just a feel-good phrase but a leadership superpower? In today's Predictive Index special episode, Angela Maiers, renowned educator and change-maker, joins Matt Poepsel to explore how leaders can ignite purpose and performance by meeting the most basic human need. Packed with stories, insights, and actionable tips, this episode will change the way you lead. Tune in—you matter too!   From Our Sponsor: The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.   Additional Resources: Listen to the original episode on Lead the People Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Mattering is Fundamental: Mattering is a core human need, as vital as food or water, and leaders must intentionally nurture it. Crisis of Meaning: The pandemic has exposed a “crisis of meaning,” where workers are prioritizing purpose over routine. Actionable Leadership: Small acts like acknowledging someone's name or work can create profound impacts on engagement and culture. Business Impact: Cultures of mattering lead to increased productivity, better performance, and ultimately, higher profitability.

In this episode, we are joined by Angela Maiers to talk about the importance of mattering. Her message began in 2011 with her talk, “You Matter,” at TEDxDesMoines. The message resonated deeply with people and spread widely, going viral. Since then, Angela has continued to champion and develop her message about the importance of mattering and how mattering is the foundation upon which we can build our personal genius. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Today's episode is packed full of amazing information, ideas, and inspiration. We are going to conclude today's show with a simple technique for putting everything in the show into practice. It is simple, and you can become competent in the technique with almost no practice, and it will take you less than five minutes a day. The result will be profound. Please, walk with me through this episode and you can step out the other side refreshed, renewed, and ready.Notable Quotes Angela Maiers:“Every person has a sign on them saying, “do I matter to you?” This is not a hollow question… this is encoded in our DNA.”“The drive to matter affects everything from the moment we were born.”“We don't have to guess anymore, these practices make the biggest difference with people.”“Mattering is the sense that you have significant to others… We need others around us to know we matter.”“We asked 500,000 thousand kids one question: what would make you run to school on your worst day? The results came back – they wanted to know someone was excited about their existence.”“Three behaviors: Noticing, naming, and meaning”“Your presence is what it takes to make a mattering moment, 2-20 seconds.”“When you go through the world feeling invisible, it changes your state.”“Connection before content.”“How you greet people and how you leave people are the two most important parts”2-5-2 (2-20 seconds, how you greet and how you leave):·      2: Pause, smile, look at them, (quadruple bonus points for slipping in their name)·      5: Five people a day to acknowledge·      2: Wow moments: 2 seconds to share something that made you smile“Every single day I pick 3-5 people and I share something I noticed about them.” Frederick:“The purpose gets distorted… people matter and we need to start there,”“Asking the second question, ‘no, really, how are you' signals to you that I care.”Angela Maiers Links:Email: angelamaiers@gmail.comWebsite: https://angelamaiers.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamaiers/Free Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u205KzVYNdkYnLrtqD-GrvUV7-mTyQQr/view Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/ff61713840    

This episode is sponsored by Peer Driven PD - Visit peerdrivenpd.com and request a quote. Tell them the Leaning into Leadership podcast sent you, and they'll give you a free trial access so you can check out all of their content and decide for yourself and 10% off your first year's subscription.My guest is Angela Maiers: Leader. Visionary. Entrepreneur. Disruptor. Change Maker. Angela Maiers embodies each of these descriptors with passion, commitment, and fierce determination. She has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world.She helps schools, organizations, and brands ignite change and spread hope through the science and practice of mattering. Her outspoken and passionate advocacy for innovative education, balanced with her down-to-earth style, has made her a sought-after keynote speaker and a vibrant courageous voice in both the business and education space.She is the author of eight books, including Genius Matters, Classroom Habitudes, and The Passion-Driven Classroom, and she has inspired readers everywhere with lessons and ideas for passion projects, Mattergrams, and more.Check her out at angelamaiers.comAngela referenced the book The Power of Moments by Dan and Chip HeathGet your autographed copy of Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader here or buy it on AmazonBook Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here

“The divide between the haves and the have-nots, the skilled and the unskilled, the educated and the non-educated has not been technology,” says our guest, Angela Maiers. “The divide is literacy. Literacy represents power and privilege.” ChatGPT is one of the newest examples of disruptive technology to become mainstream, and it will require our students to develop a new set of literacy skills. This will be critical since early indications suggest that artificial intelligence (AI) and tools like ChatGPT will likely impact many aspects of daily life, including jobs, news, and education. This infusion will require not only new literacy skills but also a new understanding and new ways of approaching learning.Angela Maiers joins us on this episode to unpack this potentially confusing topic and help educators take steps toward using AI and ChatGPT in ways that benefit them, their students, and humanity. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Though student engagement has always been essential to teaching and learning, the pandemic has impacted students in ways that raise questions about what it takes to engage students this term. In this episode, we invited a panel of educators to share their updated thinking on student engagement in a post-pandemic classroom. Resources: Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) Follow our PLN on Twitter: @AngelaMaiers @jaymctighe @curriculumblog @MsRandazzo @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Jay McTighe has co-authored 14 books, including the award-winning and best-selling “Understanding by Design” series with Grant Wiggins. He recently co-authored Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making with Harvey Silver. He is the director of the Maryland Assessment Consortium, a state collaboration of school districts working together to develop and share formative performance assessments. Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017 and 2018, and is among Huffington Post's Top 100 Social Media Influencers! Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 2014, with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. Her work has been shared in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries that has rallied more than a million children. Brian Smith has taught at Triton Central Elementary for over 20 years in both 1st and 4th-grade classrooms. In addition to that, Brian is the co-director of the 4th-12th grade NASP archery program at Triton Central. At home, Brian is the father of 7th-grade twins and loves to spend time in his woodworking shop. Dr. Steven Weber serves as the Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Fayetteville Public Schools (Arkansas). During his career in public education, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of secondary instruction, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. He has also served as a social studies curriculum coordinator with the Arkansas Department of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Karen Randazzo is an enthusiastic chemistry teacher in New Jersey. She believes that every student has the power to learn anything, even chemistry. Chemistry teacher by day, teacher-author by night, she's dedicated to making teachers' lives more manageable by offering professional development, sharing her engaging resources on her website, and collaborating with educators on various social media platforms. A former ‘chalk and talk' teacher, she shares her journey navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and student-centered learning on her YouTube channel.

April 29 2022 - Episode 90The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Question for you - What makes a community of practice important and valuable?3. EdTech Tool of the Week - Prezi4. EdTech Tip of the Week - Benefits of online communities of practice5. Interview with Angela Maiers6. Win a prize by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form7. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.com Links from PodcastAngela on Twitter and LinkedInAngela's Website and BooksChoose 2 Matter WebsiteAngela's course on EduSpark - Genius MattersBrene Brown - Atlas of the Heart

We're thrilled to welcome back leader, speaker and consultant Angela Maiers to the podcast. In this episode, she shares a sneak peek of her keynote for the NWC Trauma-Informed Conference this Spring. The education guru breaks down the three parts of her current mission: hope, mattering and moving forward. Whether or not you're able to join us for the conference, this conversation will inspire you to create structures for human-centered, community care and lean into honoring humanity.Resources:angelamaiers.comnwciowa.edu/events/trauma

The Iowa Idea: Angela Maiers  “You Matter!” On this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I'm joined by Angela Maiers. Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 2014, with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. The non-profit organization grew out […]

Angela Maiers is considered one of today's most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking. It is fair to say when she speaks, she leaves no room unchanged. She has been praised by leaders in business, the military, and administrators of schools of every level from elementary to graduate, around the globe for the life-changing, world-changing impact she has had on the hundreds of thousands of lives with whom she has reached with her message of Mattering. Top 3 Takeaways Mattering is essential—More than a mere nice to have, mattering is a fundamental need that must be met for ourselves and for those we lead. Mattering makes business sense—even beyond the human interest aspects, making sure our people feel they matter boosts their productivity and performance. Priorities have shifted—the pandemic has sent millions of workers looking for greater meaning from new employers. Now's a great time to make sure your team members know they matter. From the Source “When people don't feel like they matter, they become everything from apathetic to angry and everything in between.“ “Human beings as a species need to know they matter. They need to feel seen. They need to feel heard. They need to feel valued and of value, and they need to understand and be able to express their essential needs.” “When people don't bring their best self to the world or to the work, everyone suffers.” “If you want the best out of human beings, they need to know they matter. Period.” “You get to that place that you start thinking, what, what am I doing in my life? What is my life work? Am I making the impact that I can make that I should be making? Do people even recognize that I am valuable?“ “People want to belong to something. They want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. If you can fulfill that as a company, then you have a workforce that will stay with you.” Connect with Angela Website: https://angelamaiers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamaiers/ Angela's TED Talk, “You Matter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FHdHUzRnms

Technology is shaping the future, but it will be HUMANOLOGY that will determine how technology is used to transform the way we learn, work and live. JOIN US with special guest Angela Maiers as we discuss the "Humanology" of the future. Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017 and 2018, and is among Huffington Post's Top 100 Social Media Influencers!

Angela Maiers on "Teacher Entrepreneurship" by Steve Hargadon

In this episode I am speaking with my friend Angela Maiers. Angela is an educator extraordinaire. She is a keynote speaker. But not enough with that; she is also a TEDx speaker, and today, she will be telling us about her break-out story. This conversation is going to be fun and insightful; you don't want to miss out.   Angela is a top global education influencer and created the "Choose to Matter Movement".

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Angela Maiers, author, keynote speaker, early childhood educator, and founder of @Choose2Matter. This was another inspirational conversation about empowering educators and students to find their passion, joy, and enthusiasm in learning. They talk in-depth about the difference between learning and teaching and identify many tangible ways that coaches can build a growth mindset among their staff and school leaders to support a culture of coaching. Angela's wide-ranging experience with educators, students, and businesses provides a wealth of strategies for tapping into the most essential part of us as humans, to embrace our vulnerability and recognize the amazing “get to do” opportunities we have every day as learners. If you're looking for inspiration about how to make learning experiences just right for each individual, this podcast is for you! https://coachbetter.tv/episode-124/

No one can be empowered and motivated by being seen by another person as needy, they are only empowered when you see them as needed.  That changed Angela Maeirs’ whole life.  The concept of mattering isn’t about saying you matter to make someone feel good, it is you have something that someone in the world needs and a moral obligation to fulfill that destiny.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

In 2011, Angela Maiers gave a TED Talk that sparked a career. It derived its power and influence from two words – you matter. Now a self-described leader, visionary, entrepreneur, disruptor and change-maker, educator and author Maiers is continuing to spread the importance of mattering. “At my absolute core, I am an educator,” she said. “In the purest sense, the root word of ‘educate' means ‘to lead out,' ‘to bring forth.' … My goal is not only to notice and note the genius in my presence, but to bring it forth – mostly to the individual who doesn't realize for extraordinary they are.” That messaged has now resonated with hundreds of thousands of people, largely because she's been in the shoes of those who need to hear it. Growing up, she admits she struggled with self-esteem, but a found passion for helping others discovered in medical school, of all places, “[lit] her on fire.” Now, more than 30 years later and with teaching experience in every grade from preschool to graduate school, her mission as an educator has been distilled to those words – you matter. On this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham and Maiers discussed helping students find their path earlier, helping people understand their own genius, and more.

In 2011, Angela Maiers gave a TED Talk that sparked a career. It derived its power and influence from two words – you matter. Now a self-described leader, visionary, entrepreneur, disruptor and change-maker, educator and author Maiers is continuing to spread the importance of mattering. “At my absolute core, I am an educator,” she said. “In the purest sense, the root word of ‘educate' means ‘to lead out,' ‘to bring forth.' … My goal is not only to notice and note the genius in my presence, but to bring it forth – mostly to the individual who doesn't realize for extraordinary they are.” That messaged has now resonated with hundreds of thousands of people, largely because she's been in the shoes of those who need to hear it. Growing up, she admits she struggled with self-esteem, but a found passion for helping others discovered in medical school, of all places, “[lit] her on fire.” Now, more than 30 years later and with teaching experience in every grade from preschool to graduate school, her mission as an educator has been distilled to those words – you matter. On this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham and Maiers discussed helping students find their path earlier, helping people understand their own genius, and more.

You matter. And so do your people. Leadership is about bringing those you lead to their best. Learn how in this uplifting and compelling episode.

In this episode, Jen and Cate chat with our friend and fellow edupreneur, Angela Maiers. Angela is an educational leader, visionary, disruptor, and change maker who dedicates her time to share messages of innovation, determination, and creativity to leaders and educators ready to make change happen. Angela talks through ways to take remote and virtual learning to the next level and reminds us that our well-being must be a higher priority than many of us make it. Enjoy getting to know Angela! View our show notes by clicking HERE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buoycast/message

Public talk with Angela Maiers

Angela Maiers is the founder of Choose2Matter, a global movement that challenges and inspires students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems. She has also authored six books, including Classroom Habitudes and The Passion-Driven Classroom, which introduced the concept of “Genius Hour” in education.  Her “You Matter” talk at TEDx Des Moines in June 2011 has been viewed several hundred thousand times and was the impetus for Choose2Matter.  Angela’s powerful message and down-to-earth style have made her a highly sought-after keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events, and innovation summits. We're pleased to have her as our first-ever 3-time guest (she has appeared on all 3 iterations of this podcast). Connect with today’s guest – Angela Maiers – on Twitter @AngelaMaiers. #WhoYouSurroundYourselfWithMatters #Peernovation For ideas on why leaning on your peers and serving one another at this critical time has never been more important, listen to our podcast.  If you have questions or ideas for us, contact us today. Useful links: Angela's upcoming event is EDUCATION FOR HOPE AND HEALING - A #LEARNINGREVOLUTION MINI-CONFERENCE (Click the link and register. This 3-hour online event is free.) Leo’s latest CEO World articles Leo’s books – The Power of Peers, What Anyone Can Do, Peernovation (Coming soon!) The Peer Advantage – Randy is now interviewing candidates to form his charter online/virtual charter peer advisory group for SMB owners Subscribe to the YouTube channel Connect with Leo on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram Connect with Randy on Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram 

Angela Maiers' work has been featured on NPR radio, NBC news, ABC news and in the Huffington Post, USA today, and Forbes. She has over 30-years experience creating and leading change in the world of education. As a world-renowned author of 9 books, her influence has impacted over 60,000 classrooms in over 100 countries. Her Choose-2-Matter campaign brings hope to the world by helping every individual embrace their value and potential contribution to the world. Hope you have a listen and connect with Angela. Angela's BioLeader. Visionary. Entrepreneur. Disruptor. Change Maker. Angela embodies each of these descriptors with passion, commitment and fierce determination. She has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world. Angela founded Choose2Matter to bring the world hope by helping every individual embrace their value and potential contribution. Initially launched to challenge and inspire students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems, Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that support parents, educators, and employees around the world. Her work in 60,000 classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children who have banded together to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 17 laws. And organizations across all industries are finding new ways to ignite the genius of their employees, successfully addressing a $15 trillion employee engagement problemAngela earned a BS in Education with a minor in Neuroscience and Master Degrees in Literacy and Ed Leadership. She is the author of eight books, including Liberating Genius,The Habitudes and The Passion Driven Classroom. Angela is widely recognized as one of most influential voices on social media today, consistently ranking in the top 1% and a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. @angelamaiersConnect with Angela:Website: https://www.angelamaiers.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaMaiersSpecial thanks to Bronx based band Conversing with Oceans and Alex Bondarev for creating the podcast music.https://www.conversingwithoceans.com/

https://www.engati.com/ Engati is the world's leading no-code, multi-lingual chatbot platform. Blog link: https://blog.engati.com/ | Subscribe now. Angela Maiers is a leader and keynote speaker, leading the change in both education and enterprise for over 30 years. She is also the founder of Choose2Matter, a universal movement that challenges us to make “mattering” a way of life. She is passionate about education, and speaks about how the use technology can help educational institutions across the globe. On this episode of Engati CX, we focus on her passions; discussing the flaws of the current education system, and how the implementation of technology can benefit students. Follow us on Facebook: http://s.engati.com/157 LinkedIn: http://s.engati.com/158 Twitter: http://s.engati.com/156 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getengati/   https://www.engati.com/glossary/chatbot-templates https://www.engati.com/features

Aishwarya Jain talks to Angela Maiers about how humanity should be the utmost priority than anything else in the workforce! If you like the podcast, please follow the channel, so we could keep producing more content like this!

On today’s #WorkTrends podcast we’re talking about the skills our workforce will need for the future — and why we need them now. The skills we’re going to need to achieve in the workplace of the future have everything to do with attributes, behaviors, habits and mindset that support collaboration, creativity and innovation, and empathy. And the new workforce is trending to high-performing, sometimes cross-functional teams, with less hierarchy and more independence. To thrive in this context, we need to harness our incredible potential as humans — and be able to use our skills to excel. This is going to matter increasingly, as we face the hybrid workplace of the near future. Today’s guest, Angela Maiers, is here to get us mapping to the skills of the future. Angela is an edupreneur, a futurist, an author, an innovator, and the founder of Choose2Matter, a global nonprofit.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remember how much "we all matter" during this unique time.   With that, Lou Diamond invited back one of the very initial guests on Thrive LOUD. Angela Maiers catches up with Lou and shares the 'mattering' work she is doing and how much of her messaging is so relevant as our country enters a peak period of the spread of the coronavirus. Listen, learn, laugh, love and lean on one another. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In this episode Mike and Glen debate the reasons why US math & reading scores haven’t changed much in a decade. We’ll talk about Powerschool’s purchase of Schoology. And our guest this week is speaker and author Angela Maiers.Guest: Angela MaiersTwitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaMaiersWebsite: https://www.angelamaiers.comNotes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQTop 100 video games of 2010’s: https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944265/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-100-51 - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20944573/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-50-11 - https://www.polygon.com/features/2019/11/4/20947389/best-games-2019-2010-ps4-switch-xbox-pc-10-1Struggling at Fortnite or Apex Legends? Players and parents are turning to tutors: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/29/video-game-tutors-show-expanding-prevalence-economy-gaming/?fbclid=IwAR3HRyu7U5qUwIi9asE0jpeFyY5AcVWKrRGU9Xl_u2snbJHAMptVbwQkleUDespite Common Core and more testing, reading and math scores haven't budged in a decade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/10/29/national-math-reading-level-test-score-common-core-standards-phonics/2499622001/PowerSchool to Acquire Schoology, Pairing Major K-12 LMS and SIS Providers: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-24-powerschool-to-acquire-schoology-pairing-major-lms-and-sis-providersToday's podcast is brought to you by:Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducationPhidgets: OnEducation is brought to you by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that support all major programming languages that make physical computing easy. Phidgets keep the emphasis on coding while increasing student engagement and the best part is that you can get started for free right now. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50!Fresh Grade NEXT: OnEducation is brought to you by Fresh Grade. Fresh Grade has always been known as digital portfolio innovators, but FreshGrade Next is the all new learning network made for modern teachers and tech savvy students with amazing new student-driven learning journals. Students can upload their own content and conduct ongoing self-reflection to create their own record of learning progress. Integrated, Simple, and Powerful - to learn more about Fresh Grade Next and sign up for your free account visit freshgrade.comSourcewell Technology: OnEducation is brought to you by Sourcewell Technology and the Impact Education Conference! Join Jimmy Casas, Angela Meiers, Michael Cohen, Jordan Shapiro, the OnEducation Podcast team, amazing featured speakers, and thousands of educators December 14-17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the regions best education conference. Register now using promo code ONEDUCATION2019 for $30 off your registration! ALSO With every registration you’ll receive a free book of your choice from one of the amazing speakers. To register for the conference visit impact.sourcewelltech.org - that’s impact.sourcewelltech.org

Angela Maiers chats with us about changing the world, chasing big dreams, and understanding that you are enough. Angela shares how we can have an impact even if we aren't perfect, the power of daily affirmations, and why the same thing has kept her excited for 32 years. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/angelamaiers Episode Highlights 4:10 - Shoutout to our good friends at IDEA (www.ideaillinois.org) Come see Jeff and Rae at IDEA Con in February, 2020! 5:51 - Previewing the episode with Angela Maiers. 8:46 - Angela introduces herself. 11:20 - Angela's failure: Waiting for others to define the conversation. 15:50 - Angela's success: Joining Seth Godin's "The Domino Team." 21:00 - What's keeping Angela excited about education right now: It's been the same for 32 years. 28:24 - Angela's advice for new teachers: You are enough. 31:59 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 38:05 - How to connect with Angela. 42:23 - Angela gives us all a FREE course! Angela's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Book: "Linchpin" by Seth Godin Who to Follow on Twitter or Instagram: People outside your network--will talk about why! Anyone who inspires you can push your thinking can offer different perspectives. People who do that for me: @GaryVee Gary V @ariannahuff Arianna Huffington @ThisIsSethsBlog Seth Godin YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Again--I suggest in addition to following people in your network--step outside. vlogBrothers Journey of Purpose Big Inspired School of Life TedTalks Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily affirmations. Every day teachers need to affirm that THEY MATTER--not just their kids but WE MATTER. Worthiness is a daily practice! Best piece of advice you've ever received: Stand for something. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

Angela Maiers Show Notes Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM’s Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017 and 2018,  and is among Huffington Post’s Top 100 Social Media Influencers! Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 2014. The non-profit organization grew out of the impassioned response to a TEDTalk she gave on the power of two simple words, that went viral. YOU MATTER! She is the author of nine books, including the highly-acclaimed Genius Matters and Classroom Habitudes. Futurist. Innovator. Educator. Entrepreneur. Change Maker. Angela Maiers is on a mission to disrupt the status quo and to empower every individual to change their own world, if not the world around them for the better. It is fair to say she leaves no room unchanged. Please join me in welcoming – Angela Maiers! Most passionate about As long as I can remember, my passion and my mission have been to educate. I’m a linguist, and the root of the word “educate” means “to lead out.” That’s what people don’t quite understand. They think education is putting information in, when it is the complete opposite. It is seeing the gifts in front of you and helping to lead them out, to move them so they can be contributed to the world. So, to be able to lead out, it doesn’t matter if I’m with five-year-olds (which is how I started my career) or with Fortune 500 companies. The genius that exists within individuals and organizations is what my mission, what my mantra, what my whole essence is about: to educate, to lead out. Angela’s career and entrepreneurial development For as long as I can remember, I have loved learning. I was really good at it and very passionate about everything I could get my hands on. That had to do with how we learn, how the brain learns. I actually put myself through medical school and studied neuroscience. My entrepreneurial side; I worked to put myself through university and all my jobs had something to do with special communities and special needs students, from severe and profoundly autistic to emotionally disturbed to drug-addicted. I worked with them and their mothers to get them back on a pathway of purpose. It’s what made me feel alive, and it’s what taught me what true passion is. As I said before, it’s not what you’re good at. I was good at school, but it’s not what I love to do, which is learning. I love learning about the brain. I love every single part of neuroscience. But it wasn’t what I was meant to do. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to become an educator. I quit medical school, went back to college, and became a teacher. No one I knew supported me because, at the time I was going to school, it was – and still is – a really big deal to be in medical school. I was the first woman in my family to go to college, the first woman in my family to pursue the pathway of medicine. There’s prestige in that. Unfortunately, there’s not as much prestige in being a teacher. So, when I went back home and announced to everybody that I had found my passion, that I was going to quit medical school and be a teacher, I was met with a lot of resistance. I think that’s how you know that something is a true passion. No matter what, no matter how much resistance I got and no matter how challenging the act of educating is, the act of not being a teacher was akin to not breathing. Angela’s TED talk Then I did this TED talk. With TED, you get 17 minutes to tell the world how you’re going to change the world. I had this beautiful talk about social media all ready to go. The night before the talk, I watched my six favorite TED talks. They were all from profound people. I started doubting myself. I started thinking, ‘Who am I? I can’t do this. I don’t have anything worthy to say.’ And then I thought, ‘You...

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In this episode of Transforming Education: Leadership Lessons, Gary Richardson talks with top Edupreneur, author and speaker Angela Maiers. Founder of the Choose2Matter Movement, Angela discusses her passion for empowering others through mattering. Everyone is created for significance.Resources: www.choose2matter.org www.angelamaiers.com Genius Matters free book download twitter.com/AngelaMaiers facebook.com/angelamaiersC2M

My guest is Angela Maiers. Angela founded Choose2Matter, which is a non-profit that helps individuals to embrace their value and their potential contribution. Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that now supports students, parents, educators, and employees, literally around the world. Her work at over 60 thousand classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children to be together to launch over 170 social enterprises. Listen To The Podcast: Resources: www.AngelaMaiers.com www.Choose2Matter.org Transcription: Mitch Matthews: Angela, welcome to the podcast! Angela Maiers: Well, I'm so honored to be here my friends. It's wonderful to watch you in action and be a part of this, you were just a huge supporter of my mission and my work and I feel like we've connected at a soul level, so it's great to reconnect. Mitch Matthews: It's crazy because we go way back to when the Big Dream Gathering was just getting started. Angela Maiers: I know, yeah. Mitch Matthews: Your things were just starting to explode. So it feels like a class reunion. Angela Maiers: It does. Mitch Matthews: I love it. Well, DREAM THINK DOers are going to love you and love your story. Let's tell them a little bit more about Choose to Matter. Let's give them a snapshot of what it is that you do. As well as you can in a condensed way, tell us a little bit more about Choose to Matter. Angela Maiers: I think I have created a framework for people to make a commitment to contribute their best self to the world. And by best self or best selves, that could be individual, that could be organizational, it could be our entire community and humanity. And when you look at the reasons why human beings don't contribute their best self to the world, with not just confidence but with also a sense of calmness, is because there is a terror in the world, and I use that world not lightly, of insignificance. Angela Maiers: It is the single most common ailment of the modern world. And it doesn't discriminate. Even though Choose to Matter started with my mission in education, the feeling that we don't matter doesn't discriminate by age, by title, by position, by role. We're all fighting for our enough-ness in the world. Mitch Matthews: And you've been studying this, you've been teaching this. And I know it's a generational thing, you've been going back deep into the science of it and all that, but would you say, and this is probably just a softball question, but would you say, how has social media and all of that contributed to kind of that "see me" feel? That longing to be seen. Angela Maiers: I think that you see both the best of humanity, social media or media in general or technology is neutral. It is an amplifier of human behavior and emotion. Mitch Matthews: Yeah. Angela Maiers: So part of the addiction in social media is our DNA level need, not just desire, but DNA level needs to be seen, to be heard and to understand that we have value. And so just the simple act of saying another human being's name is such a rarity, believe it or not. It's a rarity even in schools. Kids can go period after period, week after week, semester after semester and never hear their name. It's the most important word in the human language. It defines our existence. Angela Maiers: And so when you hear your name over, or where we have not given people real pathways and real practices to acting and behaving as if they mattered, so they pick shortcuts, like the naughty kid. We just want to be noticed and so we'll do it in any way that we can. And we have a whole world of naughty kids. Mitch Matthews: I was just going to say, that's not limited to the classroom, right? Angela Maiers: No it's not. Mitch Matthews: It's so true. And I know that so much of what you do could be defined, the simple arts, but the simple arts are so important of literally looking someone in the eye and saying, "You matter" right?

 In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian https://www.teachercast.net/ept-ep35-dr-will-deyamport/ (Dr. Will Deyamport) on the program to discuss the new documentary “http://www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur (The Edupreneur).” If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators. For more information, please visit: http://www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur (www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur) http://CU-Portland.edu/letsconquer (This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland) http://www.teachercast.net/edupreneur ()In this episode, you will learn: What is an Edupreneur? What are some traits of Edupreneurs? The Edupreneur DocumentaryVision Creation Process Guests Editing Process Feedback Where to purchase EduMatchDr. Sara Thomas's mission Advice for teachers wishing to become Edupreneurs The Dr. Will Show Podcast The Edupreneur DocumentaryThe Edupreneur is a documentary film that takes you on a journey into the successes and challenges of some of the most recognized names in K-12 education consulting. The interviews feature eight edupreneurs discussing their lives and careers as educators and entrepreneurs. Where to Purchase the Documentary?Purchase your copy of the http://www.teachercast.net/edupreneur (Edupreneur Documentary Today)! About Dr. WillDr. Will, as he is affectionately known, is an instructional technologist for a K-12 school district, freelance writer, and Digital Learning and Development Strategist, where he works with teachers and administrators in making sense of going digital. Additionally, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show – where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. Links of Interesthttp://www.thedrwillshow.com/ (Website) https://twitter.com/iamDrWill (Twitter @IAmDrWill) https://www.facebook.com/iamdrwill (Facebook) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-will-show-podcast/id1262045583?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://thedrwillshowpodcast.simplecast.fm/ (SimpleCast)   Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/ (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: http://www.teachercast.tv/ (http://www.TeacherCast.tv) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

This week’s Aspire guest is Angela Maiers. Angela has taught every level of school, from kindergarten to graduate school! She is an award winning Speaker, Consultant, blogger, founder of Choose2Matter, and author of eight books, including titles such as, Liberating Genius, The Habitudes, and The Passion Driven Classroom. (Music by Ben Lundquist)

Build a Loyal Community Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM’s Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch, in 2017, and is among Huffington Post’s Top 100 Social Media Influencers! Angela founded the global movement, Choose2Matter in 20XX, with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. The non-profit organisation grew out of the impassioned response to a TEDTalk she gave on the power of two simple words, that went viral. YOU MATTER! An educator for 30 years, Angela has shared her message of Mattering not only with students and teachers, but with businesses large and small and organisations of all kinds. Her work has been shared in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries that has rallied more than a million children. Her work with industries is finding new ways to ignite the genius of employees, successfully addressing a $15 trillion employee engagement problem. Angela Maiers is considered one of today’s most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking. Here is Angela's You Matter Ted Talk! It's emotional! Podcast episode transcription! Welcome to build business acumen. My name is Nathaniel Schooler, like a school with an ER, it's really lovely to see you again, Angela. And today you're going to tell me how to build a community of fiercely loyal fans, people that just take action, right? Angela: Good morning to you and it is lovely to see you. I am so excited about this new year. I think community like everything else, like networking has become a buzzword. So I think it's important to understand the core of community. How to build a loyal community is key! So if you take community offline, I grew up in a town of 641 people, and we were a community and the key factor in any community. No matter what size of the level of contribution that each member not only has, but feels responsible for, it feels when you're in a loyal community that matters to you, that you want to be a part of; contribution is a non negotiable because you understand that every member in that community has a gift that is needed by another and that the idea of withholding that gift up withholding everything that you are towards something bigger doesn't exist. So you never take for granted anyone else in the community. And you never take for granted your role in that community. And that's really different. And a network which is just a body of people that potentially are like minded, but they don't have the same level of commitment where they're just, they're just, they, they are a part of something, but they don't necessarily have that deep, you know, DNA level driven idea that they must can interview. Nathaniel: So what do you think? So,you see me looking up at the sky there, I have this really bad habit. I mean, people aren't watching this, thankfully, because I just have this bad habit of just sort of looking up when I'm thinking. it's very interesting what you're just saying. I think, I think from a personal standpoint, I think it depends on actually the cause that that you're focusing on. I mean, for me, as an individual. Since my network became really strong. Which is literally the past couple months. I've been focusing on, just working out who in my network will help me to create content, right? That is the most important thing, help me share that content and deliver massive value when I interview them. So that's my purpose is sharing that content with people to make their lives better. Okay, so that's my, that's my actual purpose with that content. Yeah, so for me, as an individual, I think I actually fit into what you're talking about, quite nicely. Problem is, most people, their actual networks are shallow. They have not communicated their value to people. I mean, I know you and I know you've built communities that are so big, like millions of kids, right!

We re-visit with  Angela Maiers as she shares about releasing the genius inside us all, and launching a global movement. Discover Passion projects and how we can go beyond the idea of passion / genius hour projects-liberate the genius in ourselves as well as our students.  Angela shares her framework for liberating genius which includes the following:   Need to accept our genius Need to notice the genius around us Leverage all of the collective genius

In this episode, Spike and Jessica catch up on what they’ve been doing to relax in the final days of summer and had a discussion about how we welcome kids back to school. As we’re seeing awesome back to school ideas, like rolling out the red carpet (Click here for the time RM Bacon literally rolled out the red carpet forthe welcome back and tied it to the You Matter movement by Angela Maiers), our discussion may challenge your thinking about grand events. A post that started some interesting discussion on Twitter was: Your Back to School Message is Hurting Teachers.    Jessica shared Greg Wolcott’s idea of the Significant 72 and how important the first 72 hours (or 3 days) of school should be all about relationship building. And that also goes for the first 72 after a break. Read about the Significant 72 here: https://www.smore.com/ddc84-significant-72

Angela Maiers has been praised around the globe for her message YOU MATTER. She is considered one of today's most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking. It is fair to say when she speaks, she leaves no room unchanged. I'm thrilled to feature Angela Maiers on this episode of Extraordinary Women Radio. In our interview, Angela shares how important it that you are seen, heard and understand that you have value. Every one of us. Angela has set out to change how we teach and lead, helping others own their genius. Most recently, she has been named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Edupreneurs to Watch; by IBM as one of the Top 20 Global Influencers, among the Top 100 Women in Technology and among the Top 20 Education Thought Leaders. She is the author of 9 books on education, including the noted Genius Matters and Classroom Habi-tudes, and was for many years a prolific contributor to the Huffington Post on innovation, technology, and education. An educator for 30 years, Angela's work in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children who have banded together to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 17 laws. In 2011, she gave a TEDTalk on the power of two simple words: You Matter, and the video went viral. What resulted was the start of a movement which became the global non-profit organization, Choose2Matter. As its Founder, Angela’s mission is to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world. You don’t stumble your way into significance, those are choices. ~Angela Maiers She’s a Futurist. Innovator. Educator. Entrepreneur. Change Maker. Angela Maiers is on a mission to disrupt the status quo and to empower every individual to change their own world, if not the world around them, for the better. To learn more about Angela, visit her web sites AngelaMaiers.com and Choose2Matter.org, or follow her on Facebook or Twitter. Let’s meet Angela Maiers of Choose2Matter.  

Angela Maiers is visionary, entrepreneur, educator, disruptor, author of eight books, and an exceptional communicator. The simplicity of her message - You Matter - is at the heart of the Choose2Matter global movement that encourages every individual to embrace their value and contribution. Choose2Matter began with a TED Talk she gave in 2011 that went viral. Since then Angela has worked in classrooms across 100 countries and has rallied more than one million children who have bounded together to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 17 laws. This is a must-listen episode for anyone that is questioning their direction in life, or struggling to define their purpose. And frankly, for anyone that gives a damn about the future of humanity. You can follow/contact Angela at: www.angelamaiers.com On Facebook: www.facebook.com/angelamaiers On Twitter: #YouMatter On Instagram: www.instagram.com/angelamaiers

Angela Maiers is a world-renowned author, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and educator, whose transformative message of the importance of mattering has the power to unleash the genius in us all. I’ve known Angela for many years, followed her on social media, and always look forward to spending time with her in person at conferences. I ...

Angela has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world. She founded Choose2Matter to bring the world hope by helping every individual embrace their value and potential contribution. Initially launched to challenge and inspire students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems, Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that support parents, educators, and employees around the world. In this broadcast, Angela shares powerful stories of the incredible impact we can have when we notice and communicate the value in others.

I feel an unrelenting pressure to please people. The result is that I too often say yes to the requests I receive when I should simply say no. But I continue to struggle with this. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @AngelaMaiers @bamradionetwork Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for over 25 years. She is a keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events and innovation summits and the author of six books, and the founder of Choose2Matter, a global movement that challenges and inspires students to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to social problems.

Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

Angela Maiers, @AngelaMaiers talks HR with  @bryanwempen @williamtincup & @thehrbuddy DriveThruHR was designed to be a captivating and easy-to-digest lunch discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals.  Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his knowledge and experience in human resources. Our hosts and special guest cover a wealth of topics, including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR, every day at 12:00 pm Central Time.  The radio program is hosted by @bryanwempen @williamtincup and @thehrbuddy The #1 HR show, with amazing HR conversations and follow us on the twitters at &n

Yes, Lisa Schmucki  and her guest have invented a new word, "habitudes' about.  Teaching 21st Century Skills  to Brains Wired in the Digital Age ? with edWeb founder and CEO, Lisa Schmucki, and her guest, Angela Maiers, owner and lead consultant for Maiers Educational Services,