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Do you wonder if our education system might be overlooking crucial elements beyond academics, such as emotional and social readiness for real-world challenges?In today's episode, we're joined by Dan Wolfe, an educator and Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. With over two decades of experience, Dan brings to life the transformative power of Social-Emotional learning (SEL). We delved into the challenges and triumphs of implementing SEL in schools, the resistance it faces, and its broader implications for both children and adults.Dan discussed the importance of individual morals and values in becoming our best authentic selves. He emphasized that there are different paths to personal growth and that it's essential to respect and honor others' perspectives, even if they differ from our own.He also introduced his book, Becoming the Change, which provides practical tools for personal growth in SEL.So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us to understand how embracing SEL can bring about transformative changes in education and beyond.Stay empowered,JenLet's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Dan:Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards.For the past two years Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. During his spare time Dan enjoys spending his time reading, listening to podcasts, and going to Disney with his wife and daughter.For more information on his book, blog, podcast, social media links and other podcast interviews please go to: https://becoming-the-change.com/8258-2/Connect with Dan:Website: becoming-the-change.comTwitter: @ServLeadInspire  LinkedIn: Dan WolfeInstagram:@serveleadinspirealways Facebook: Dan Wolfe

I recently had a great chat with Dan Wolfe, an educator who has served in many roles. He is also the author of the book Becoming The Change. We had such a wonderful discussion about education, learning, constant growth, and the importance of reflection. A little about Dan: Dan grew up in Germantown, Maryland, and went to Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida. He has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 25 years. During my time there he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. Dan is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in the 2011-2012 school year. He is currently in the Principal's Pool. For the past three years, Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. His first book, Becoming the Change came out in June 2022.  He hopes to continue writing books and inspiring others for years to come. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/daniel.wolfe.50702/  Twitter - @ServLeadInspire  Instagram - @serveleadinspirealways  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wolfe-45390a43/ Website: https://becoming-the-change.com/Grab Dan's book at: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Change-Essential-Elements-Being/dp/B0B2TW64X7

Welcome to this week's empowering episode of "Aspire to Lead" with Dan Wolfe. Join us as Dan shares his insightful journey of using the five Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) components to navigate a crucial decision in his professional path. Gain valuable insights into the transformative power of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Tune in and discover how you can leverage these SEL pillars to enhance your own leadership journey and make impactful choices. Get ready to be inspired and take that next step forward with confidence! In this episode, we discuss: The Importance of Mental Health on the Job Reflecting on Your Needs to Serve Other's Needs And his Book, Becoming the Change About Dan Wolfe: Dan has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 25 years. During his time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary and recently completed the Preparing New Principals Program. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. For the past three years he has written a blog called Becoming The Change which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. He has turned that blog into a 5 day a week podcast on Apple and Spotify podcast platforms. In June 2022 he had his first book published on Amazon called Becoming the Change: Five Essential Elements To Being Your Best Self.  During his spare time Dan enjoys spending his time reading, listening to podcasts, and going to Disney with his wife and daughter. Follow Dan Wolfe: Website: https://becoming-the-change.com/8258-2/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServLeadInspire Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wolfe-45390a43/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.wolfe.5070 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serveleadinspirealways/ https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Change-Essential-Elements-Being/dp/B0B2TW64X7?crid=37F0MB6K0A0VY&keywords=becoming+the+change+dan+wolfe&qid=1688823100&sprefix=becoming+the+change+dan+wolfe%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=8927e5bf4ef9f3c01630bab8791dd9fc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and...

In this extraordinarily special episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, we are turning the spotlight onto a veritable pillar of Middle Tennessee education, Mrs. Felicia Jackson. This episode is close to our hearts as we recap the stirring retirement celebration of a legend who has not only been an inspiring force in the realm of education but also a cherished part of our host Trent Denson's life. With a career illuminated by prestigious titles like the District Teacher of the Year - four times, no less - and a plethora of other accolades, Mrs. Jackson's influence has been monumental. Her dedication to the education system has left an indelible impact, fostering a legacy that is as inspiring as it is enduring. Join us as we relive the retirement celebration that packed a room with admirers from all walks of her life - former students who've been touched by her teachings, coworkers who've marveled at her dedication, fellow teachers who have been inspired by her prowess, and, of course, a proud family celebrating her incredible journey. As we traverse this celebration, you'll experience an additional layer of connection and gratitude from host, Trent. For Mrs. Jackson is not just a retired teacher; she is the mother of Trent's beloved girlfriend, Kristin. Through this unique perspective, Trent shares his personal admiration and deep-seated gratitude for Mrs. Jackson, both as an education dynamo and a caring mother. So, tune in for an inspiring episode that is a heartfelt tribute to an education titan, and an intimate appreciation of a wonderful mother. This is our celebration of Mrs. Felicia Jackson - a symbol of positivity, educational excellence, and personal inspiration.

Today's Guest: Michael J. Maher Michael is CEO of REFERCO, the world's foremost authority in business referrals. In just his third year in real estate, he did 187 transactions and over $40 million, entirely from referrals. For the next 8 years, he received over 500 referrals every single year and netted over $1 million. Michael is an internationally bestselling author and his book (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals has been the #1 book in Real Estate Sales on Amazon for over 9 straight years. In addition to these impressive accomplishments, he has shared the stage with George W. Bush, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and John Maxwell. Highlights From The Show: As we often do on the show, we started by talking about Michael's background. He began his working career as a high school math teacher and coach of three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. He spoke about how dedicated he was and earned District Teacher of the Year in his first year teaching. Michael had an interest in real estate so he got licensed as an agent at the same time he bought his first home. He talks about how he built his business almost entirely through word of mouth and referrals. Because Michael became an agent in 1999, I asked him how he weathered the housing market crash years. He said that because they were getting almost all their business through referrals, they ended up having record years during that period. This is when Michael first knew he was going to have to write a book because he had discovered a system of doing business that worked well in good markets, but even better in depressed times. He spoke about how the 7L system is basically tailor-made for a challenging time like we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about specific marketing and deal-generating strategies based on his 7L principles, going into detail about making your marketing as personal as possible. I then asked Michael about his book, (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals. He walked us through the levels and their amount of influence in relationships with people. The second-most powerful level involves events and seminars, and Michael explained some of the programs that they offer. That led to a conversation on the necessity of some structure to your day to increase productivity. He used the example of going to school and having an intense focus on a particular subject for a predetermined amount of time every day. Michael also walked us through the morning and evening rituals, which he imparts in his book and classes through acronyms. Michael then told us about how he helps business owners build their businesses on a foundation of love, generosity, and appreciation. He went into great detail about the personal and professional benefits of choosing to live and conduct yourself this way. Michael described love as our superpower, and generosity is that love in action. He also explained that it is vital for us to appreciate everything that happens in our lives, good or bad. I can't tell you how powerful and wisdom-packed this episode is! You would be crazy not to join me as I interview super-successful entrepreneur, Michael J. Maher! Notable Quotes: “Good market - referrals are really good. Bad market - referrals are everything.” Michael J. Maher “When people think they are going to lose their home, they want to talk to someone they trust.” Michael J. Maher “I'm big into personalized and customized service.” Michael J. Maher “What is the most important currency in today's world? It's not money - it's trust.” Michael J. Maher “Love is your superpower.” Michael J. Maher “What I'm really excited about now is helping people get structure in a world of chaos.” Michael J. Maher “Why do we charge for them? So people show up. If they have skin in the game, they come.” Michael J. Maher “There are a lot of people that would trade their wealth for health and happiness right now.” Michael J. Maher “Energy is the most precious resource known to man.” Michael J. Maher “You can change your life by changing your strategy.” Michael J. Maher “We are going to have a day - why not structure it in the most effective way you can possibly structure it?” Mike Simmons “It mixes the best of ‘go with the flow' with ‘get in the flow.'” Michael J. Maher “Your purpose in life is to be referable.” Michael J. Maher “Picking and choosing the opportunity is a lot better than chasing opportunity.” Michael J. Maher Thank You for Listening! Connect with Mike on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook Help Out the Show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources and Links From Today's Show: (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower | TED Talk - TED Talks Michael's Website Sweet Dreams Class 30 Mornings Class Referrals Podcast More Resources From Mike: Flip Hacking Live Tickets - Get them today! Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months WINNING DIRECT MAIL - How to CRUSH IT with direct mail! 7-Figure Investor Video Course - Scale your business to 7 figures. I'll show you how!

Have you been wonder how gratitude connects to each of the five core competencies of social emotional learning? Tune in as Dan explains this and much more! Including how we can use these five essential elements to guide us towards becoming our best selves. This listening adventure comes equipped with a compass to keep you moving in the right direction. Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. For the past two years Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. Website: becoming-the-change.com Book: Becoming the Change Twitter: @ServLeadInspire Instagram: @serveleadinspirealways About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell. Twitter - @LainieRowell Instagram - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude the book is now available! Purchase here!

In today's second hour, Dom welcomes attorney Francis Malofiy and client and former Allentown School District teacher Jason Moorehead back onto the Dom Giordano Program. Moorehead's story is one that Giordano has been following for a while after the teacher was terminated from his job after it was uncovered that he attended the January 6th rally in Washington D.C. Moorehead has maintained that he did indeed attend the speaking portion of the day's events, but did not go inside the Capitol where riots broke out. In today's update, Malofiy reveals why he and Moorehead have chosen to file suit against the school district for an assassination of his professional life, telling that the district doubled down without clearing his name. (Photo by Getty Images)

La Crosse Education Association president (teachers' union president) Jesse Martinez joined. Hit on a host of topics, including the number of teacher-contract positions that have left the school district, a new way of grading, how grand it is for teachers to have summers off and teacher pay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Dan Wolfe, an educational leader who has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. Dan was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in the 2011-2012 school year and he is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards. For the past two years Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. He has recently channeled this passion for writing into a new book, “Becoming the Change - Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self.” During his spare time Dan enjoys spending his time reading, listening to podcasts, and going to Disney with his wife and daughter. During our conversation, we discuss the importance of SEL in education - something that was embraced during the pandemic but has seemingly fallen to the wayside as we once again become solely focused on academic outcomes. Dan stresses that these two aspects are not and should not be viewed as separate or even conflicting entities but rather as the interdependent components of our students' success. We explore the idea that our systems avoid SEL because it is not easily quantifiable and when we are able to do so then the programs we design do not offer the flexibility to address the nuances. Dan even asks if SEL has the clout to draw advocates so that it is truly deemed important. Regardless, we encourage our listeners to continue building community around these practices so that we will see eventual shifts in our field. Ready to hear more? Let's go. -- Vote for my session, "The Problem with Color Blindness," to be included in SXSW EDU. Click here to vote. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecounternarrative/support

MTSS, or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, is a framework for school improvement. From selecting materials to planning instructional activities to improving core instruction, to considering interventions for groups and individual students, MTSS guides teachers and administrators to focus clearly on process improvement and effective practices.  Dr. Tanya Turner serves as the Superintendent of the Perquimans County School System and is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. She served as a Middle School Assistant Principal, a Director of Teacher Development and Testing, and then served as a Middle School Principal leading school improvement efforts to move from a school that had not met growth in several years to meeting growth eight out of nine years, with seven of those years as high growth. After her successful tenure as a Middle School Principal, she was tapped as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction with Edenton-Chowan Schools for four years before returning to lead the school system she attended as a student.Dr. Turner's presentations on EVAAS have been recognized at the state level and published on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's regional website as well as the NC STAR website. Her knowledge and leadership in data-driven instruction have afforded her the opportunity to conduct numerous trainings across the state for many school districts. She is a former District Teacher of the Year, District Assistant Principal of the Year, and two-time District Principal of the Year.Last season, Dr. Turner joined Dr. Jackson on the EdLeader podcast to discuss Literacy as the one big thing in every classroom, every subject, every grade level, and every school.Dr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on TwitterDr. Tanya Turner on Twitter

Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards. For the past two years Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL. Reach out to Dan on Twitter @ServLeadInspire. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

Today our guest is Dan Wolfe an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. We talk to Dan about the importance of purpose and how being connected to our purpose is so needed today. He shares how finding our purpose isn't a destination, it's a journey and gives ways that we can help others put a focus on purpose in their own lives. Dan Wolfe has served as an educator in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional/district coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards. For the past two years Dan has written a blog and recorded a podcast called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL.

Dan Wolfe has served in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards.  For the past two years Dan has written a blog called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL.   During his spare time Dan enjoys spending his time reading, listening to podcasts, and going to Disney with his wife and daughter.  Grab your copy of Dan's new book, Becoming the Change: Five Essential Elements to Being Your Best Self right https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Change-Essential-Elements-Being/dp/B0B2TW64X7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DSB3JK5Z6NSY&keywords=becoming+the+change&qid=1654356802&s=books&sprefix=becoming+the+change%2Cstripbooks%2C136&sr=1-1 (here) LEADERS: How will you welcome your staff back in the fall? Now is the time to lock Darrin Peppard in for your opening events. Darrin will bring a positive, uplifting, and inspiring message to your staff and remind them that EDUCATORS MATTER! Dates are filling up fast, email darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net or call (307) 371-8947 to get a conversation with Darrin today! Want to know what you'd miss out on, check this link to see Darrin in action https://youtu.be/WyQlujq6SSA (Road to Awesome breakout session - CADA 3/2022) Now is the time! Leadership teams are being reorganized across the US this spring. New members will be replacing members who are retiring or moving on to another role. New administrators will be leaping out of the classroom and into leadership for the very first time. Let's be INTENTIONAL with the development of our leadership teams for next year. High Performance Leadership Teams by Road to Awesome is designed to align each member of the new leadership team, to dig deep into the core values of the team, and to ultimately identify and plan the goals for the upcoming year. I would love to work with you and your team to help you achieve that High Performance that you are looking for, that your school and district deserve. Let's connect - email me at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net or call me at (307) 371-8947. It costs you nothing to have a conversation. Professional development with Road to Awesome is just a click away. Connect with us at roadtoawesome.net for leadership coaching and consulting, the High Performance Leadership Teams event, staff culture and climate professional development, and keynote and event/school kick-off speaking. Darrin will make your event awesome and have your team ready to roll on the #RoadToAwesome email Darrin at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net Subscribe to our newsletter at roadtoawesome.net Got a book idea you'd like to pitch to the team at RtA? Go to https://roadtoawesome.net/our-services to submit your idea. Follow me on social media at @DarrinMPeppard on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Alignable, and LinkedIn Final thought for this set of show notes - folks, as educators we are changing the world and we do that one conversation at a time.

“The best way to predict YOUR future is to CREATE it.” Abraham Lincoln And what better way to create our own life than to have our very own built in compass. BOOK RELEASE DATE: Memorial Day. Stay tuned.  Watch this interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/tPFhP5mg-l4 On this episode you will learn: ✔︎ How Assistant Principal Dan Wolfe came up with a "moral compass" using the 5 SEL Competencies to help students and teachers navigate through difficult times. ✔︎ How to use the 5 SEL Competencies to stay on track. ✔︎ How to use Dan's Self-Assessment to see where our strengths and areas of improvement are. ✔︎ How to use a "Compass Check" to monitor our progress along the way. ✔︎ Insights and AHA Moments with using the 5 SEL Competencies as your "guide." For returning guests, welcome back, and for those who are new here, I'm Andrea Samadi, author, and educator, with a passion for learning, understanding difficult concepts, and breaking them down so that we can all use and apply the most current research to improve our productivity and results in our schools, sports environments, and workplace environments. Today, on EPISODE #216, we will be speaking with Dan Wolfe, an Assistant Principal from Pasco County, Florida, on his new book Becoming the Change[i]: Five Essential Elements That Guide Us Towards Becoming Our Best Selves-- that is coming out before Memorial Day Weekend. Dan reached out to me via Twitter to let me know he was about to release a new book that was inspired by a blog he started on Social and Emotional Learning called “Our Moral Compass” that led to him starting the Become the Change Podcast[ii] where Dan focuses on the five areas of social and emotional learning that we have been focused on with this podcast. I'm always looking for unique ways to share these important SEL skills, and I loved what Dan has created with his book that compares SEL skills to a moral compass that can used to keep us on track with our life. Before the title of the book changed, it was going to called Our Moral Compass, and evolved to Becoming the Change. What caught my attention with Dan, BEFORE I had even read this book, was the original title. I wondered how he was going to use the SEL competencies to help us navigate through difficult times in our life. We all need a moral compass, and without this, we can veer off track very quickly. How do you navigate through life when times are difficult? Do you have your own built in compass that keeps you on track? I look forward to speaking with Dan, learning how he is using the analogy of a moral compass to help his students learn, navigate their way through the complexities of life, by understanding and apply SEL in our schools today. Let's meet Dan Wolfe! Welcome Dan Wolfe, thank you for reaching out to me and sharing your new book, Becoming the Change. INTRO Q: Dan, what caught my attention with what you have created is not just the fact I can see that you have been immersed in teaching SEL for many years, which is clear from your blog and podcast, that I know is a lot of work on top of being an Assistant Principal and all that goes along with this full-time position. When I first saw your compass analogy, with the SEL competencies that we have been covering on this podcast since we launched, (we did add mindset to ours) but you've got the 5 Casel[iii] Competencies covered, it made me think of this powerful leadership activity I did many years ago involving a compass. I was dropped off in the middle of the woods with a cooler of food, (that I remember being very heavy) and a tent, (that was awkward to carry) and we had to navigate to our camp site using a compass. There had to have been at least 5 of us. This was years before I think Casel even came up with their 5 competencies, (or at least they weren't online) but they were all apparent on this trek from where we were dropped off in the woods, to where we needed to go (our campsite) where we met up with all of the other groups in one place. This activity was of course to bring to light how we “showed up” in life under a stressful, grueling, difficult task. I've thought of this activity many times over the years, as an example of all that's needed to guide us through life…but the one area that really helped, especially when at a crossroads, was navigating life, with a moral compass that came from within, choosing what I think was best for me at the time. How did you come up with this idea of the moral compass connected to these important SEL skills? Self-awareness came up as we all got to see ourselves and unique characteristics on this journey. Relationship skills seemed to be the most important as we had to come to a consensus with every decision we made. Obviously they had to be responsible decisions to allow us to get to where we were going (hopefully before dark) so we could set up our tent in the daylight. Social awareness was apparent as we had to think outside of ourselves and help others, and we of course had to manage ourselves, and make sure our emotions were regulated in this difficult task. Q1: Like my example of using a compass, we had to make sure we stayed on track as we moved from where we were, to our final destination. When we went off track, we lost (or wasted) time that was important for setting up our campsite that evening. What happens when we go off track with your compass analogy? Pick one of the competencies and explain how we can use your compass to navigate this competency through life. Q2: There's a lot behind this quote that you mention as a Compass Check. “You are the Captain of Your Own Ship. Never let society determine the direction of your moral compass.” (Page 12, Becoming the Change). I think of this for leaders who have to forge their own way, often going where no one has ever gone before them, or even like we spoke on a recent episode with Dr. Marie Gervais, with the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, who was given a lower wage because she a woman, and a woman of color. She didn't even think of asking for more, since it was a “good” wage, but she knew she was being limited. In all the 5 competencies we usually know what to do to stay on track, but something gets in the way, takes us off course, and we don't do it. How can we use this compass check to be responsible for ourselves, and our direction, as we pursue our goals? Q3: Since anyone forging their own way will have come up against all of these statements, I wonder if you could review your Becoming the Change Self-Assessment Tool to pinpoint which one of the 5 competencies we need to focus on? I took this self-reflection tool, and while all the competencies are a work in progress, what showed up for me was self-awareness scored the highest with your score of  “I'm Headed in the Right Direction.” I know that I'm getting to know myself on a deeper level with each episode, and that my learning documented on this podcast, especially areas of growth that's apparent if we answer your questions honestly. I think there's always room for improvement and to learn more so I didn't check “I've reached my destination” EXCEPT for the same area you did on Relationship Skills and helping others grow, since this is what I'm doing with the podcast. What did you learn about yourself with this Self-Assessment? What do you see others learn with it? How can this tool be used like a compass to check our growth over time?   Q4: I couldn't help noticing the choices on your self-assessment (I'm not sure which direction to go in or where to begin) or I'm at a crossroads, because I've been there many times. There was the time I was urged to move in the direction of neuroscience, and it was a new field for me, and I was questioning whether this was the right direction for me. What advice would you offer someone who has checked “I don't know where to begin” or even when you've been working for some time and you hit a cross-road and are “somewhat stuck.” How would you help someone move past these 2 scenarios?   Q5: Chapter 2, Regulating Yourself Through Self-Management, you have a compass check about our true superpower. I heard podcaster Jay Shetty talking about superpowers and think we all have them, as we evolve, we get to know what they are. You put a quote in this chapter from Dale Carnegie about our True Superpower that I think is very important for us to all master.  “Everybody in the world is seeking happiness—and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness doesn't depend on outward conditions. It depends on inner conditions.”― Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People In a world that seems to push our buttons daily (gas prices are skyrocketing, stress in the workplace is at an all-time high) how can we ALL master this superpower and stay in control of our happiness when the outside world is trying it's best to sabotage our happiness? Q6: In Chapter 3, Social Awareness, you have a quote by Brian Tracy. “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.”-Brian Tracy This is a big one for me, and what's crazy is that if you are not aware of your surroundings, this opportunity to lend a hand to another person can be missed. Your story about Sept 11th took me back to that time and I had only been living in the US a few months. The job I had come to do with youth had fell through, and I was at a crossroads, working out where I was going next, and to pay the bills, I found a job as a nanny at a local resort, and cleaned houses. Money was really tight. I remember standing in line at a grocery store and the guy in front of me was buying diapers (gosh after having kids, diapers were one of those necessities that you had to have, but boy where they expensive). I was NOT socially aware back then, and was thinking of myself, and in a split second I watched him not have enough money to pay for the diapers, and the check out clerk took them, and he ran out of the store. I missed an opportunity to help this guy, and I even tried to find him when I went outside of the store, but this has bothered me since that moment, over 20 years ago. Being socially aware is one thing, but being ready to act on it, when someone is in need is another. What have you noticed with social awareness and how to be prepared at all times to help others? Q7: Chapter 4 on Enhancing Your Relationship Skills, you quote that No One is Perfect “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” -Donald Miller   This reminded me of my last interview with Dr. Marie Gervais, and her book The Spirit of Work when I noticed that when we look at each person's spirit, that's for fuller expansion, we can only see greatness in this person, not their imperfections. How have you used this idea to enhance your relationships and look at everyone in this way? Q8: Chapter 5 Responsible Decision-Making you quote Gary Vaynerchuk who says “Your legacy is being written by yourself. Make the right decisions.” I love Gary V, and liked this quote because we all do have an incredible opportunity to leave an important legacy in our lifetime, that can impact others, for years after we are gone and create what you say as “an everlasting legacy.” What advice would you have here about being mindful of our decisions today, so that we can strengthen the legacy we are working our entire lifetime on? Q9: Is there something important that I have missed? Dan, I want to thank you very much for sharing your new book with us. I absolutely love the moral compass analogy, and know this will help many others navigate through these 5 SEL competencies with a clear path. For people who want to access your book, what is the best way? Is your website the best place for people to find you? CONNECT WITH DAN WOLFE Stay tuned for Memorial Day and the release of Becoming the Change. Website https://becoming-the-change.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ServLeadInspire  Thank you!! BIO: Dan Wolfe has served as an educator in Pasco County, Florida for more than 20 years. During this time, he has held roles as a teacher, instructional/district coach and administrator. He is currently an Assistant Principal at Sunray Elementary. He was selected as Pasco County's District Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012 school year. He is a part of the district's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee that recently established Pre-K through Grade 12 SEL standards. For the past two years Dan has written a blog and recorded a podcast called Becoming The Change (formerly Our Moral Compass) which focuses on a different quote each day and how we can best apply it towards becoming the change through our own moral compass and the five areas in SEL.  REFERENCES: [i] https://becoming-the-change.com/ [ii] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-the-change/id1498725281 [iii] https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/  

Welcome to “It's Fine,” the official podcast of the fine arts department of Broken Arrow Public Schools, as part of the ArrowVision podcast network. Join Adam J. Foreman, executive director of public relations, as he is joined by Rosewood Elementary music teacher Michelle McCarver, as they discuss fine arts in a student's overall curriculum, and reflect back on Michelle's year as the reigning District Teacher of the Year for Broken Arrow.

I have wanted Kevin Matsunaga on my podcast for a long, long time. Kevin never imagined he would follow in his father's footsteps and become a teacher. He found his calling as the digital media teacher, coach and guide at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on the island of Kauaʻi, and his students have won too many national video competitions to count. In 2007, the Hawai'i Department of Education recognized Kevin with a Kauaʻi District Teacher of the Year award. The impact he has had on kids in our public schools since 2007 is simply staggering. This episode was edited by the talented Evan Kurohara. Our theme music comes from the vast catalogue of pianist, Michael Sloan.  To support this podcast, write us a review and give us a rating in your favorite podcast app or aggregator.  The post 74. Communications, Deadlines and Teamwork, with Kevin Matsunaga appeared first on @WSCBPodcast.

Educator Bradlee W. Skinner says great schools do not happen by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, mutual respect between teachers and administrators, and a rock-solid commitment to do what is best for kids. In addition to teaching, Skinner is an actor, playwright, speaker, DJ and celebrity impersonator. He has been recognized as the Wyoming Theatre Director of the Year, District Teacher of the Year for his school district, and this past summer Jostens company recognized him as its National Educator of the Year. To contact him, visit his website at bradleewskinner.com. He is on social media @bradleewskinner. ********************   Adventures with Grammy Newsletter To sign up, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7ZleyB4 You will receive a micro-book that provides directions for a super fun activity to do with your children and grandchildren! Please sign up for my monthly newsletter, which is for grandparents who want to make a positive difference in their grandchildren's lives, and for parents who want to ensure that special grandparent bond between their parents and their children. Articles will give you exclusive content I will not share on social media and a heads-up about events, products, and books I think you will find interesting. Adventures with Grammy Podcast Do you want to be a guest or know someone who would be an awesome guest? Let us know! Personalized Teddy Bears To buy the personalized stuffed bears, visit etsy.com/shop/adventureswithgrammy Adventures with Grammy Network Adventures with Grammy has partnered with creatives around the world to introduce you to amazing children's literature, activities, and adventures. I am thrilled to introduce you to people who are as passionate about their children and grandchildren as I am about mine. I met most of these lovely people through hosting my podcast; others I know from other associations. The bottom line is each of these connections offers something of value to families, so head to the Adventures with Grammy Network and explore! Social Media   https://www.facebook.com/grammyadventure https://instagram.com/grammyadventure https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtr9e59lIBxSeHJk52jJB3Q https://linkedin.com/in/adventureswithgrammy Tweets by GrammyAdventure   Music: https://audiojungle.net/user/play_m Let me know your thoughts about the podcast: send a Tweet to @grammyadventure or an e-mail to carolyn@adventureswithgrammy.com! #grammyadventure #adventureswithgrammy  

Welcome to "Core Values," a podcast experience as part of the ArrowVision podcast network. This episode join Adam J. Foreman, executive director of public relations, and superintendent Dr. Janet Vinson, as they discuss the District Teacher of the Year Program. They are joined by special guests Jennifer Peterson, executive director of elementary instruction, and Kay Long, Country Lane Primary assistant principal and both a former district and STATE Teacher of the Year. Find more podcasts from BA Schools by searching and subscribing to our channel wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcast apps.

#SOULutionsForMen #CraigKing #PodcastCraig Q King (Husband | Father l Author l Educator | 21 Year Survivor)Mr. Craig Q. King is a native of Manning, South Carolina and currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. He serves as Director of Governmental Affairs for the Palmetto State Teachers Association. In this position, he advocates for public education in South Carolina. He is a former third grade teacher and taught at Whittaker Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina for seven years. Mr. King is a National Board Certified Teacher holding his certification as an Early Childhood Generalist. He is a 2004 and 2007 graduate of South Carolina State University where he received his B.S. in Elementary Education and his Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. He is the 2007-2008 District Teacher of the Year for Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five and the recipient of the 2008 Charles Dickerson Community Service Award given to one South Carolina teacher for service to the community. Mr. King was also selected as Teacher of the Week twice on February 2007 and December 2007 by WLTX News 19.Mr. King served as adjunct professor with South Carolina State University's Honors College teaching Leadership Development for two years. He also serves as an education consultant for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Mr. King is passionate about service and uplifting his community. He is a mentor and counselor for children with cancer and volunteers with the Palmetto Health Children's Hospital and Camp Kemo Programs. He has been an annual contributor to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and Camp Kemo Programs for over 14 years and is the founder of Craig Q. King's Celebration of Life Gala which raises funds for Camp Kemo and the Relay for Life. Along with his family and support from the community, over $100,000 has been raised for cancer research and programs that support individuals affected by cancer. Mr. King is an avid supporter of the Adopt a Highway program and has developed a Lego Robotics Camp for local churches and youth groups. He has partnered with United Ministries of Manning, SC and Friends of the Homeless of Columbia to collect food, clothes, and raise money for the homeless and needy. Craig also dedicates his birthday every year paying it forward. He started the Craig Q. King's Pay it Forward Birthday in 2010 and has paid it forward every year since.Mr. King is the author of the book, The Path to Exceptional Living: 15 Lessons to Living an Extraordinary Life. Mr. Craig Q. King is a proud 18-year cancer survivor and understands his purpose in life is to capture, inspire, teach, and serve the people of the world!

British Columbia Surrey School District Teacher and Parents Rally #KidB4Covid August 28 2021

In the book, "Good to Great," Jim Collins highlights the hedgehog concept based on the Greek parable that the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one thing really well. For Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tanya Turner, her hedgehog concept is and always has been the importance of literacy in every classroom and in every grade level. In the newest episode of the EdLeader podcast, Dr. Turner sits down with her former teammate Dr. Rob Jackson to discuss the importance of literacy and the school system's plans to increase the reading proficiency of every student in the school system.Dr. Turner is recognized as an effective and highly regarded instructional leader in the Northeastern Region of North Carolina and across the state. She began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher prior to serving as an instructional facilitator. She served as a Middle School Assistant Principal and later moved to a role as the district's Director of Teacher Development and Testing. She then served as a Middle School Principal leading school improvement efforts to move from a school that had not met growth in several years to meeting growth eight out of nine years, with seven of those years as high growth. Through her leadership, she implemented an organizational restructuring which led to the school being designated A School to Watch in 2010 and later being re-designated in 2013. After her successful tenure as a Middle School Principal, she was tapped as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction with Edenton-Chowan Schools. Dr. Turner's EVAAS presentations have been recognized at the state level and published on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's regional website as well as the NC STAR website. Her knowledge and leadership in data-driven instruction have afforded her the opportunity to conduct numerous EVAAS trainings across the state for many school districts. She is a former District Teacher of the Year, District Assistant Principal of the Year, and two-time District Principal of the Year.Dr. Turner holds a Masters in Supervision and Administration from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Methodist University. She graduated from the North Carolina Aspiring Superintendent's Program in 2017 as a member of the program's inaugural cohort.Perquimans County SchoolsDr. Tanya Turner on TwitterDr. Rob Jackson on TwitterEdLeader Podcast on Twitter

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Join Jeremy Anderson and co-host Tori "T-Rod" Rodriguez as they embark on a journey of providing Educators with the opportunity to "Laugh, Learn, and enhance their Life!" This episode features Ryan Caughman, a High School Social Studies Teacher & District Teacher of the Year, with over 20 years of experience! Follow the crew as they have dialogue focused on how you either "Win or Learn" in the classroom setting! #NEXTLEVELTEACHING To learning more about Jeremy Anderson, please visit www.jeremyanderson.org Also, check out our K-12 Social Emotional Learning Character Development Curriculum at www.nextlevelstudents.org Please follow us on our social media pages. Instagram - @1jeremyanderson @1nextlevelteaching Twitter - @1jeremyanderson Facebook - JeremyAnderson Ready to share your message, make an impact, and get paid to do it? The Next Level Speakers Academy is your A-Z blueprint to learn the ropes of motivational speaking. You will learn how to get into schools to make a huge impact while getting paid to do it with a system that will help you get booked consistently, even if you have not worked in this industry before... www.nextlevelspeakersacademy.com www.jeremyanderson.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ryan-manning6/support

Congratulations to all of the finalists for East Central ISD 2020-21 Teacher of the Year! Each of the district's 12 campuses had the tough job of selecting one educator as their choice for Teacher of the Year, resulting in Riley Jones of Legacy Middle School being named District Teacher of the Year, and Heather Cabral of Highland Forest Elementary School as Elementary Teacher of the Year. H-E-B Nominees (runners-up) were East Central High School's Jessica Gaut and Genisse Oberkrom of Sinclair Elementary School. Also recognized for their excellence in education and selected by their respective campuses as Teacher of the...Article Link

Congratulations to all of the finalists for East Central ISD 2020-21 Teacher of the Year! Each of the district's 12 campuses had the tough job of selecting one educator as their choice for Teacher of the Year, resulting in Riley Jones of Legacy Middle School being named District Teacher of the Year, and Heather Cabral of Highland Forest Elementary School as Elementary Teacher of the Year. H-E-B Nominees (runners-up) were East Central High School's Jessica Gaut and Genisse Oberkrom of Sinclair Elementary School. Also recognized for their excellence in education and selected by their respective campuses as Teacher of the...Article Link

This week on the show we’re talking to Jordan High teacher Shar Higa about how the virtual classroom has changed her job and what she’s doing to stay connected to her students. 01:00 Interview With LBUSD Teacher Shar Higa26:00 Violence & Death Surrounding Compton Basketball 39:30 Thank You Lists

In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Jody Stouffer to discuss teaching and learning during the ongoing pandemic. An Art Educator and Football Coach, Mr. Stouffer embodies the tenets of being a "Renaissance Man." As he teaches creativity and communication, he encourages flexibility in his students and colleagues.Coach Stouffer is the current Carteret County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. In his 26th year of teaching, he has been named Teacher of the Year in three schools and District Teacher of the Year twice. He is the former North Carolina Art Education Secondary Art Educator of the Year. Coach Stouffer believes in the importance of the Arts in a well-rounded education.@Dr_Rob_Jackson@EdLeaderPod

Nicole Bryson is an expert in ELA/Writing and a District Teacher of the Year winner. Last year alone, she received over 50 hours of professional development in writing. In the 21st Century, students need much more than content knowledge. There are specific skills required to be successful that can and should be taught through content. Skills that include: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, media literacy, technology literacy, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills.  Wouldn't we all agree that all careers require these skills in the form of writing? Would we then agree that we should teach our students these skills in their writing? In today's episode, Nicole and I discuss why students should write regularly and how to implement writing in our virtual classrooms. Writing is not limited to ELA classes and a writing workshop. Research has proven repeatedly (see references below) that writing leads to academic gains when used cross-curricular. Episode InfoGuest: Nicole BrysonInstagram @nbrysonJoin the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on Instagram @thevirtualclassroomFacebook @thevirtualclassroompodYoutube @thevirtualclassroomFacebook Group: TheVT LoungeYour Host: Kimberly RingInstagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the ShowSubscribe todayShare with a friendLeave a reviewBuy from the storesRedbubbleTpTMusic for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.ReferencesCostello, D. (2020). Linking Literacy and Matii: Applying the Writing Process to Mathematics. Ontario Mathematics Gazette, 58(3), 12–14.Forbes, K. (2019). Teaching for transfer between first and foreign language classroom contexts: Developing a framework for a strategy-based, cross-curricular approach to writing pedagogy. Writing & Pedagogy, 11(1), 101–126. https://doi.org/10.1558/wap.34601Hebert, M. A., Bohaty, J., Roehling, J., & Powell, S. R. (2019). Piloting a Mathematics‐Writing Intervention with Late Elementary Students At‐Risk for Learning Difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (Wiley-Blackwell), 34(3), 144–157. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12202Hendricks, C. C. (2018). Reframing the Relational: A Pedagogical Ethic for Cross-Curricular Literacy Work. WAC Journal, 29, 247–251.Locke, T. (2015). The Impact of Intensive Writing Workshop Professional Development on a Cross-Curricular Group of Secondary Teachers. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 50(1), 137–151. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40841-015-0003-2 Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-virtual-classroom/support

Patrick Riley, Davis Education Association Director, joins Lee to discuss teachers' thoughts on the plans for returning to school in the fall released yesterday from the Davis School District.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I am thrilled to interview Michael J. Maher, who is CEO of REFERCO, the world's foremost authority in business referrals. In just his third year in real estate, he did 187 transactions and over $40 million, entirely from referrals. For the next 8 years, he received over 500 referrals every single year and netted over $1 million. Michael is an internationally bestselling author and his book (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals has been the #1 book in Real Estate Sales on Amazon for over 9 straight years. In addition to these impressive accomplishments, he has shared the stage George W. Bush, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and John Maxwell. As we often do on the show, we started by talking about Michael's background. He began his working career as a high school math teacher and coach of three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. He spoke about how dedicated he was and earned District Teacher of the Year in his first year teaching. Michael had an interest in real estate so he got licensed as an agent at the same time he bought his first home. He talks about how he built his business almost entirely through word of mouth and referrals. Because Michael became an agent in 1999, I asked him how he weathered the housing market crash years. He said that because they were getting almost all their business through referrals, they ended up having records years during that period. This is when Michael first knew he was going to have to write a book because he had discovered a system of doing business that worked well in good markets, but even better in depressed times. He spoke about how the 7L system is basically tailor-made for a challenging time like we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about specific marketing and deal-generating strategies based on his 7L principles, going into detail about making your marketing as personal as possible. I then asked Michael about his book, (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals. He walked us through the levels and their amount of influence in relationships with people. The second-most powerful level involves events and seminars, and Michael explained some of the programs that they offer. That led us to a conversation on the necessity of some structure to your day in order to increase productivity. He used the example of going to school and having an intense focus on a particular subject for a pre-determined amount of time every day. Michael also walked us through the morning and evening rituals, which he imparts in his book and classes through the use of acronyms. Michael then told us about how he helps business owners build their businesses on a foundation of love, generosity, and appreciation. He went into great detail about the personal and professional benefits of choosing to live and conduct yourself this way. Michael described love as our super-power, and generosity is that love in action. He also explained that it is vital for us to appreciate everything that happens in our lives, good or bad. I can't tell you how powerful and wisdom-packed this episode is! You would be crazy not to join me as I interview super-successful entrepreneur, Michael J. Maher! Notable Quotes: “Good market - referrals are really good. Bad market - referrals are everything.” Michael J. Maher “When people are thinking they are going to lose their home, they want to talk to someone they trust.” Michael J. Maher “I'm big into personalized and customized service.” Michael J. Maher “What is the most important currency in today's world? It's not money - it's trust.” Michael J. Maher “Love is your superpower.” Michael J. Maher “What I'm really excited about now is helping people get structure in a world of chaos.” Michael J. Maher “Why do we charge for them? So people show up. If they have skin in the game, they come.” Michael J. Maher “There is a lot of people that would trade their wealth for health and happiness right now.” Michael J. Maher “Energy is the most precious resource known to man.” Michael J. Maher “You can change your life by changing your strategy.” Michael J. Maher “We are going to have a day - why not structure it in the most effective way you can possibly structure it?” Mike Simmons “It mixes the best of ‘go with the flow' with ‘get in the flow.'” Michael J. Maher “Your purpose in life is to be referrable.” Michael J. Maher “Picking and choosing the opportunity is a lot better than chasing opportunity.” Michael J. Maher Links: Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower | TED Talk - TED Talks Michael's Website Sweet Dreams Class 30 Mornings Class Referrals Podcast Flip Hacking Live Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter

In this episode, I am thrilled to interview Michael J. Maher, who is CEO of REFERCO, the world's foremost authority in business referrals. In just his third year in real estate, he did 187 transactions and over $40 million, entirely from referrals. For the next 8 years, he received over 500 referrals every single year and netted over $1 million. Michael is an internationally bestselling author and his book (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals has been the #1 book in Real Estate Sales on Amazon for over 9 straight years. In addition to these impressive accomplishments, he has shared the stage George W. Bush, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, and John Maxwell.   As we often do on the show, we started by talking about Michael’s background. He began his working career as a high school math teacher and coach of three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. He spoke about how dedicated he was and earned District Teacher of the Year in his first year teaching. Michael had an interest in real estate so he got licensed as an agent at the same time he bought his first home. He talks about how he built his business almost entirely through word of mouth and referrals.   Because Michael became an agent in 1999, I asked him how he weathered the housing market crash years. He said that because they were getting almost all their business through referrals, they ended up having records years during that period. This is when Michael first knew he was going to have to write a book because he had discovered a system of doing business that worked well in good markets, but even better in depressed times. He spoke about how the 7L system is basically tailor-made for a challenging time like we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about specific marketing and deal-generating strategies based on his 7L principles, going into detail about making your marketing as personal as possible.   I then asked Michael about his book, (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals. He walked us through the levels and their amount of influence in relationships with people. The second-most powerful level involves events and seminars, and Michael explained some of the programs that they offer. That led us to a conversation on the necessity of some structure to your day in order to increase productivity. He used the example of going to school and having an intense focus on a particular subject for a pre-determined amount of time every day. Michael also walked us through the morning and evening rituals, which he imparts in his book and classes through the use of acronyms.   Michael then told us about how he helps business owners build their businesses on a foundation of love, generosity, and appreciation. He went into great detail about the personal and professional benefits of choosing to live and conduct yourself this way. Michael described love as our super-power, and generosity is that love in action. He also explained that it is vital for us to appreciate everything that happens in our lives, good or bad.   I can’t tell you how powerful and wisdom-packed this episode is! You would be crazy not to join me as I interview super-successful entrepreneur, Michael J. Maher!   Notable Quotes:   “Good market - referrals are really good. Bad market - referrals are everything.”   Michael J. Maher     “When people are thinking they are going to lose their home, they want to talk to someone they trust.”   Michael J. Maher     “I’m big into personalized and customized service.”   Michael J. Maher     “What is the most important currency in today’s world? It’s not money - it’s trust.”   Michael J. Maher     “Love is your superpower.”   Michael J. Maher     “What I’m really excited about now is helping people get structure in a world of chaos.”   Michael J. Maher     “Why do we charge for them? So people show up. If they have skin in the game, they come.”   Michael J. Maher     “There is a lot of people that would trade their wealth for health and happiness right now.”   Michael J. Maher     “Energy is the most precious resource known to man.”   Michael J. Maher     “You can change your life by changing your strategy.”   Michael J. Maher     “We are going to have a day - why not structure it in the most effective way you can possibly structure it?”   Mike Simmons     “It mixes the best of ‘go with the flow’ with ‘get in the flow.’”   Michael J. Maher     “Your purpose in life is to be referrable.”   Michael J. Maher     “Picking and choosing the opportunity is a lot better than chasing opportunity.”   Michael J. Maher   Links: Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months (7L) The Seven Levels of Communication: Go from Relationships to Referrals Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower | TED Talk - TED Talks Michael’s Website Sweet Dreams Class 30 Mornings Class Referrals Podcast Flip Hacking Live Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter

I was blessed to speak to a panel of diverse educators for today's episode. We discussed the best way for our schools to reopen, concerns regarding children with special needs, how they incorporate faith in their role as educators, and more. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation about The Church & Schools Reopening. Today's guests listed in alphabetical order: Jennifer Adkins - Special Education Teacher Ms. Adkins is entering her 30th year as an educator for the Chester County School District. She teaches K-5th moderate to severe special needs. These students are near and dear to her heart and have been on her mind ever since the Coronavirus forced our schools to close. As a concerned educator, she has kept up with the news regarding COVID-19, followed what our SC government has been recommending for schools, and been in discussions with other educators regarding the impact of this virus on our educational system. Connect with Jennifer at jadkins@chester.k12.sc.us. Ilesha Graham - Director of Educational Services Mrs. Ilesha Graham is an educator, speaker, and writer who is passionate about enhancing the educational outcomes for young students and their families. Ilesha has spent the past 25 years in the field of education, serving most recently as the Director of Educational Services for a large urban school district in California. When not working with children and their families, Ilesha conducts workshops and training on diversity, education equity, empowerment, and faith. Ilesha has been a Huffington Post contributor, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX 40 News affiliates, Yahoo!News, Mashable, TVOne, and multiple other media outlets. Ilesha also serves as the Pacific Region and California state chaplain for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Connect with Ilesha on Facebook & Instagram @cocospeaks, cocospeaks.net, and LinkedIn @IleshaGraham. Cynthia Knotts - Semi-Retired Teacher Ms. Knotts was born, raised, and educated in Columbia, SC graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in 1973. She has earned a Bachelor's in Psychology and Masters in Education from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Knotts has 21 total years of teaching experience in Richland County School District One schools. Her teaching career is equivalent to a Master's plus 30 (credits towards a Doctorate). She served as a Social studies teacher at CA Johnson High School for 15 years. Connect with Cynthia at cdrkteacher99@gmail.com. Pete Stone - High School Teacher Pete Stone currently serves as Chester County School District's 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year and the current SCEA Chester Chapter President as well as SC for ED area rep. He also serves on the Brainerd Institute Heritage Board of Directors where he works to help promote the poetic, artistic, and educational work and vision of Dr. Vivian Ayers. He teaches English and Journalism at Lewisville High School and promotes artistic, ethical, and educational issues through a social media show called Today in the Woods. He is passionate about advocating for students and teachers to be listened to, supported, and fully funded, so public education becomes more than forced test-prep but instead supports students on their journey to realizing and communicating their greatness to the world with clarity and confidence. Connect with Pete on Facebook @todayinthewoods Connect with Sherry: IG- @wearethechurch_podcast, wearethechurchpodcast@gmail.com, https://linktr.ee/sherryspeakslife. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever considered a job as a teacher? For so many it's a calling and now the School District of Philadelphia has openings. I speak with Larisa Shambaugh is the Chief Talent Officer for the School District of Philadelphia and Carl Jackson Jr and Jenifer Felix two teachers who share their passion for the profession.On Wednesday, March 18, the District is holding a special hiring event for individuals who apply before Friday, March 6. For additional information on teaching opportunities and the application process, please visit www.teachinphilly.com.

On episode 1 of the #FoxC6Strong Voices podcast, we meet Melissa Hargis, the 2018-2019 Fox C-6 District Teacher of the Year. We will learn about Melissa's background in education, why she is passionate about developing curriculum, and Melissa will share her advice with parents and students. Subscribe to the podcast on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. To learn more about Fox C-6, visit www.fox.k12.mo.us

Evelyn Kwanza is an inspiring vocal music teacher who was the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year for Owasso Public Schools! She is a wife, mom, and a student pursuing her doctorate in music education. In her story Evelyn shares a time she went through some scary moments as a mom, when her son was having seizures. She candidly talks about how God walked her through those scary months and she gives glory to God for her son's healing. At the end of the show you will get to hear her beautiful singing voice. You are in for a treat!

Ben and Michael are honored to be joined by newly appointed head band director of Hays Middle School, Mr. Ben Aune. His bio is as follows:Benjamin Aune will return to Prosper for his 16th year in music education as the new Director of Bands at Hays Middle School in Prosper, TX. Mr. Aune will conduct the Symphonic Winds, assist and oversee all middle school ensembles, and teach beginner brass classes.Mr. Aune most recently comes from Celina ISD where he was the director of bands for Celina High School. During his time there, the program grew by over 100% and all ensembles routinely received “Superior” ratings at UIL competitions and festivals. The Bobcat Marching Band was an area qualifier at the UIL level and was a silver medalist at the Bands of America DFW regional.​Before his time in Celina, Mr. Aune was a member of the staff in Prosper ISD. There, he team-taught a number of different ensembles grades 6-12 as a brass specialist under the guidance of John Alstrin. During Mr. Aune’s time in Prosper, ensembles routinely were awarded “Superior” contest ratings, named “Most Outstanding” at festivals and contests, and increased in membership by nearly 50%. The Prosper High School Marching Band qualified for the 5A Region 24 Marching Band Finals for the first time in school history. ​From 2012-2014 Mr. Aune was on the campus of Texas Christian University. As a Master conducting student of Mr. Bobby R. Francis, Mr. Aune assisted with all aspects of the TCU band program as a Graduate Associate to the University Bands. In addition to giving music education lectures to undergraduate students, Mr. Aune rehearsed and conducted the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and the Horned Frog Marching Band. Mr. Aune was awarded his Master of Music in Wind Conducting in May of 2014.​Prior to his appointment at TCU, Mr. Aune learned from Christine Cumberledge as the Associate Band Director at Central Junior High School in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. There his duties included conducting and rehearsing a number of award winning ensembles including two Concert bands, the Jazz band, and instructing the beginning brass and percussion classes. During the 2009-2010 academic year, Mr. Aune was named the District Teacher of the Year for HEB ISD and was nominated as a finalist in Region XI for State Teacher of the Year. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Mr. Aune held the same position at Vivian Field Middle School in Carrollton – Farmers Branch ISD studying under Tricia Crowder before moving to HEB.​Mr. Aune received his B.A. in Music Education from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. During his studies, he received multiple performance awards as well as the Jones Fine Arts award for outstanding musicianship. His principal instruments are the bass trombone and trombone, which he studied under Chris Branagan. During Mr. Aune’s undergraduate work, he played in a variety of different ensembles including the Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, and Orchestra under the direction of Keith Dye. In addition to his studies, he also provided private instrument instruction to a number of band programs in the Seguin area. Mr. Aune did his student teaching at Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX benefiting from the instruction of Mark and Carol Chambers.​Mr. Aune is a graduate of L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, TX. Mr. Aune was influenced greatly by many great band directors in high school including Joe Grzybowski, Steve Madsen, Jeremy Earnhart, Michael Boone, Brian Youngblood, and John Pollard.​Mr. Aune is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife of 12 years Lindsey, sons Anders (7), Abraham (3), and daughter Adaline (5). He is an avid follower of all TCU sports and is a life-long fan of the Minnesota Vikings.

Sarah Cooper is a current high school assistant principal in East Tennessee. She has taught both second and fifth grade. In addition to classroom teaching, Sarah believes strongly in the power of teacher collaboration and the creation of a sustainable, positive classroom community. She presents both locally and nationally, sharing her passion for teaching and learning with fellow educators. Additionally, Sarah writes an educational blog and is an active participant in the social media sphere. Sarah was awarded the 2017 Teacher of the Year at for her school and the 2017 District Teacher of the Year for grades 5-8 in her district. She earned her master’s in Educational Leadership from Carson-Newman University and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction. The topic of her dissertation research is chronic absenteeism.Visit Sarah Online:Website | arockytopteacher.comEmail | arockytopteacher@gmail.comJoin Sarah on Social Media:Instagram | @rockytopteacherTwitter | @rockytopteacherFacebook | @ARockTopTeacher

Charles McGhee is the band director at Double Peak School in the San Marcos Unified School District, just North of San Diego. This is Charlie’s final year as a band director and he joins the show to share some of the wisdom he's learned in 30 years of teaching. Topics: Charlie’s background as a percussionist and his choice to go to college in his 20’s to earn his teaching credential. A long discussion about some of the skills required to be a successful middle school music educator including topics such as discipline and motivational tools. Charlie’s current gig at Double Peak and the interesting way that his students are introduced to instrumental music. To offer saxophone or not in beginning band day one? This is Charlie’s retirement year and we talk about his feelings as he approaches the end of his time as a full time music teacher. Links: Double Peak Music Del Borgo: Shaker Variants Balmages: Industrial Loops Basic Training for Concert Band Piazzola, arr. Longfield: Street Tango Biography: Charlie McGhee is in his 30th year as a Middle School music teacher. He began his career in Escondido Union School District and for the last 25 years he has been teaching in the San Marcos Unified School District. During his tenure as a music teacher, Charlie has had the privilege of starting music programs in 5 different North County schools; Rincon Middle, L.R. Green, Woodland Park Middle, San Elijo Middle and Double Peak K-8 School. Charlie’s current assignment is Double Peak K-8 School where he was able to design an intensive music program for all the students Kinder thru 8th grade, which involves music classes twice a week for the younger grades. Then, in the upper grades everyone gets class instruction on recorders, violin, Clarinet, and finally on trumpet before starting their career in Beginning Band. Although Charlie teaches Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Band, his passion has always been for Jazz band, which he also started at each of his school assignments. In fact, ten years ago, while he was at San Elijo Middle School, he started his own Jazz Festival where, after the students perform and are graded with comments by professionals, the judges and the teachers get up on stage and perform for the students! There is nothing more exciting than for these students to see their director’s play jazz. Charlie’s philosophy of Music Education stems from the conviction that students need to feel connected to school. Music Education addresses the needs of many students who have not found a connection in their other classes. Therefore, the cornerstone of his philosophy is to first, involve the students in music, then, support and encourage them through “the difficult things like, the rigor of playing an instrument”, and finally instill in them a passion for a lifetime. Charlie’s Bands consistently score superior ratings at festivals as he holds the highest expectations for his students. During his career, Charlie has been awarded “Teacher of the Year” at four different schools and once was the District Teacher of the Year” for San Marcos Unified. Over the years, he has been sought after as an Honor Band Director and he has presented several Jazz clinics for both CMEA and SCSBOA conferences. Most recently, Charlie was awarded the “Educator of the year” award by the San Diego Youth Symphony at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Charlie incorporates a Parent Band Booster organization to assist him in making the musical experience more exciting and special for the students. Charlie’s students regularly attend festivals and clinics at Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. He always has his eye out for new places for his students to perform! Performances always make the experience of playing music fresh and exciting! Charlie has played professionally his entire life on drums and percussion. Among the many bands that Charlie regularly plays with is the Ira Liss Big Band Jazz Machine from San Diego. He has recorded 5 CDs with this organization. Charlie is from San Diego and lives with his wife Jane in Encinitas. When Charlie is not at school or playing music you can find him jogging on the beach or with a fishing pole in his hand.

Benjamin Pirillo has been an elementary Physical Education teacher since 2001. He was awarded the 2015 TAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2016 SHAPE America Southern District Elementary Teacher of The Year. He has been fortunate enough to teach on the same campus his entire career and in 2008 he was awarded Teacher of the Year for his campus. Since becoming a teacher within his district, he has been a part of developing their Coordinated School Health and Physical Education curriculums. Upon moving to Texas, he quickly became a member of TAHPERD and over the years became more involved within the organization. He started presenting at the annual conventions in 2010 and by 2013 was volunteering more with TAHPERD. Benjamin has been helping the organization in its endeavors to become more visible in social media. Benjamin loves to share is ideas with colleagues around the world. In 2013, he created a YouTube channel to share engaging activities he uses with his students. Each week during the school year he posts one dance video and one physical education video. The physical education videos focus on various skills students learn and use in dynamic activities. His dance videos are the most popular, where anyone can follow along, much like the popular dance video games. In 2014 Benjamin created his own website to share more content for teachers to use in their classes. On the website teachers can download and use various materials like fitness cards, assessment forms, posters, cross curricular items, and much more. He is an author of various eBooks that are available in his Teachers Pay Teachers store. Benjamin has been honored to present for different state organizations, national organizations, and school districts. His love and passion for physical education is evident during the presentations. He is a fun, energetic, and enthusiastic presenter. When presenting, he always carries the same flow of energy throughout the whole presentation. The teachers walk away with a variety of activities they can easily incorporate within their school’s curriculum. His presentations focus on activities which help reinforce previously learned skills while providing some ways to integrate technology. benjamin.pirillo@pisd.edu https://twitter.com/CoachPirillo https://t.co/eo21XsxD5V teachphysed.weebly.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

MTT027| Freckle for Everyone, Differentiation Platform For K-12, Part 1 - Sarah Emerling www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   #MyTechToolbelt Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Looking for a way to differentiate instruction for everyone in the classroom?  Well, you are in for a treat as we speak with Sarah Emerling, a Special Education teacher from South Carolina where we talk about Freckle.  She tells us how Freckle wants to reach all of your students at the level that’s best for them! Freckle empowers teachers to differentiate instruction across Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science. Freckle   Sarah Emerling received her Bachelors in Elementary and Special Education, National Board Certified as Exceptional Needs Specialist. She also was the District Teacher of the Year Finalist two times. Sarah tells us, “My name is Sarah Emerling, and I co-teach in fourth and fifth grade. I'm married to Chris Emerling, a high school English teacher (who also really loves technology). We have two awesome kids, who both come to school with me every day. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with dual certification in both elementary education and special education. This is my eighteenth year of teaching, and I absolutely love this job. True co-taught inclusion classes are where my heart lives.  Students in co-taught classes get the benefit of having two teachers for that class period. My role is to serve and support all students in those classes, as well as supporting teachers as they strive to meet our students' unique needs. I am an enormous advocate of educational technology and teaching students to create their own learning. I am thrilled to be a part of the Full Circle Technology program, allowing students that I work with to have laptops at their disposal daily. As we explore the 1:1 technology environment, our students are learning essential 21st century skills that will help them throughout their lives. Freckle has been a game-changer in my classroom. We first started using the free edition several years ago and fell in love. It is an adaptive math program that meets students at their level. They can work to catch up on skills they haven't mastered, while at the same time progressing through skills that are above grade level in other domains. The students are highly engaged in the program and the data it generates is phenomenal. There are many different ways to track data, incentivize learning, and engage students. It's a flexible and fantastic program.” Contact: Sarah Emerling Twitter: @iLessonLady Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/butler5/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iLessonLady Email: semerling@acpsd.net #DataNinja   Items mentioned in Episode 27: Freckle   Sarah Emerling’s Teachers Pay Teachers page Kids Deserve It Sparks In The Dark   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?  Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW!  And please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please share this podcast with someone you think might be interested in the content. What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

Join host Melanie Vann and guest Lisa Raiford as they discuss Springbrook's Converge Autism Summit and her presentation on Putting Together the Puzzle: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder through Evidence-Based Practice.Lisa O. Raiford, Ed.D. began teaching as a special education teacher, certified in Emotional Disabilities. Her experience in working with individuals with Emotional Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder lead her to earn her National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist. Serving as a District Teacher of the Year, and a South Carolina State Finalist Teacher of the Year, Dr. Raiford has worked to restructure an alternative school and serve as a Consultant in the area of Emotional Disabilities and Behavior for a large school district. Currently serving as the South Carolina Department of Education Consultant for Autism Spectrum Disorders, she has worked to provide education, awareness, and programming for individuals with Autism and their educators, including the development of a statewide Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the ASD Virtual Library, a collection of resources for educators, parents, and students. Dr. Raiford also provides educational workshops for youth programs in the community that embrace the inclusion of youth with disabilities in their programming.www.convergeautism.comwww.springbrookautismbehavioral.com

High School Honors English teacher Elizabeth Vogt has been named the Pierre School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2018. In this episode of "KGFX Beyond the Mic," news and farm director Jody Heemstra chatted with Liz to learn more about her, the classes and the students she teaches.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, October 26, 2013. Linda Rood-Featured Teacher. Linda is an exemplary 2/3 combo grade teacher and also a tech coordinator at Melinda Heights Elementary School, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Mission Viejo, CA. She was instrumental in starting the Bring Your Own Device program at her school and after winning a grant, she implemented an iPad program into her classroom. Among other things, her students have created iBooks and videos that showcase learning. She was also District Teacher of the Year 2012, is a Smart Exemplary Educator, and a Discovery DEN STAR.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Oct. 26, 2013, Featured Teacher-Linda Rood. Linda shared some of the creative projects her students have done and ways she has incorporated technology into their daily learning experiences through iPad apps and tools such as Kidblog, Edmodo, Spelling City and BrainPop. Linda is an exemplary 2/3 combo grade teacher and also a tech coordinator at Melinda Heights Elementary School, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Mission Viejo, CA. She was instrumental in starting the Bring Your Own Device program at her school and after winning a grant, she implemented an iPad program into her classroom. Among other things, her students have created iBooks and videos that showcase learning. She was also District Teacher of the Year 2012, is a Smart Exemplary Educator, and a Discovery DEN STAR.