Podcast appearances and mentions of gretchen bridgers

As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, Gretchen Bridgers, shares the four ways we build our classroom. From designing lessons that engage students powerfully to classroom management and student engagement, learn the fundamentals in this quick listen. And hear about the top level where all of us veteran teachers want to hang out "student ownership." Let's listen to what we can learn about building the best classroom ever! This episode is a Classroom Spotlight episode where we focus on classroom stories of teachers and students that will inspire you. If you want to start 2025 off right, this will be the episode for you. Show Notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e873  

Send us a textIn this episode, Becca and Gretchen Bridgers address the 4th and final phase of resistance in educators, requiring accountability. Becca and Gretchen walk you through specific things to say (and not to say) to help you navigate the hard conversations around keeping educators accountable. This must-hear discussion explains how to first build a trustworthy relationship to make educators with resistance feel valued, and how to give educators a voice in the process of breaking through their resistance. Their clear action steps are sure to leave you feeling empowered to conquer resistance you're experiencing with your teachers.  BEGINNING OF SCHOOL YEAR SPECIAL**25% Off Discount**Breaking Through Resistance and Building Buy-InCONTACT US to qualify for the special and to get on our mailing list.[[FREE]] Sibme Coaching AppLet's Stay Connected!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Contact Us

Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to improve your teaching, but not seeing the results you want? In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of sequential lesson design with Gretchen Bridgers of Always a Lesson. Gretchen is a teacher coach and trainer who has spent more than 2 decades mentoring and coaching educators, and leading professional development. has a fantastic podcast called Always a Lesson's Empowering Educators podcast which I often recommend to Truth for Teachers listeners, as there's a lot of overlap between Gretchen's mindset and areas of interest and my own. Her advice is really practical and spot-on. And, she recently published her third book, called, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success. In our conversation you'll hear today, Gretchen breaks down some key ideas from that book. She counters the common narrative that classroom management is the first and most important thing to nail down, and reveals why lesson design is actually the secret sauce to transforming your classroom.  Join us as we explore: The pitfalls of improving instructional skills in isolation The "Teacher Success Pathway" and its four foundational bricks: lesson design, classroom management, student engagement, and student choice Why a well-thought-out lesson plan can prevent classroom disruptions before they start The importance of creating strong habits to free up cognitive load for both teachers and students Learn how to identify and fill gaps in your current instructional strategies, avoid common pitfalls that even veteran teachers fall into, and use simple ideas like video self-reflection to revolutionize your teaching. Gretchen's fresh take on reusing what works (instead of constantly reinventing the wheel) is a total game-changer for busy teachers. Get the shareable article/transcript for this episode here.

If we want students engaged in the classroom, instruction needs to have purpose and meaning. In this episode, Gretchen Bridgers from Always A Lesson joins me to chat about instructional coaching for engagement. We talk about how instructional coaches can support teachers around student engagement. Gretchen gives us ideas for how to help teachers plan intentionally for engagement and explores what that can look like in the classroom. She discusses her new book and explains her 4-part sequence for growing schools. You'll learn about strategies to help teachers plan for engagement and make lessons more interesting for students. Listen now to learn about what coaches can actually do to support engagement in classrooms. -Chrissy Beltran   Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/   Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B   Classroom Observation Forms for Instructional Coaches - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/classroom-observation-forms-for-instructional-coaches   The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode181   Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It's free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Gretchen is a National Board-certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. In 2006, Gretchen received her bachelor's degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her master's degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Gretchen taught grades 2, 3, and 5 before transitioning into the role of a New Teacher Development Coach for The New Teacher Project [TNTP]. During this time, she also published her first book for new teachers called “Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College” to help prepare future teachers for the realities of life in the classroom. For more than a decade, Gretchen has passionately mentored and coached educators, led professional development experiences for school building staff, and presented at district and national conferences as the owner of Always A Lesson. Her impact continues to amplify serving educators worldwide through her blog, Empowering Educators podcast, classroom resources, professional development courses and personalized coaching opportunities. She has since co-authored a book with over a dozen other elite educators called “Teachers Who Know What To Do- Experts In Education” to share proven strategies that transform classrooms and leaders around the world as well as written her third book “Always A Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom & Career Success” that comes out Spring 2024. Whether you're teaching a lesson or learning one yourself, there's Always A Lesson. Show Notes: -Strategies for super collaborative relationships, being an actual coach, under your leadership, and with your style.  -Time and consistency are key- -What worked in coaching? What can we replicate? -Coaching debriefs: no tangents, time-stamp, be open and honest. We are protecting our time.  -That was a textbook example- super focus. You have to keep laser focus. Know what you are trying to accomplish and keep it consistent. Always connect it to the evaluation rubric.   -Name the thing that you notice, and add one thing they can do to improve it. The important piece is to reflect on what happened, and also name one thing to improve it! -Transparency and understanding that we are both learners is so huge! 4 aspects of instruction and order matter, pay attention to the sequencing. Lesson design as opposed to lesson planning.  Do you do them consistently at a high level? Logistics and details? -Get to know your teachers and see where they are at. Please be present in the building. Be aware of the culture, keep tracking, and build in results. If you can set the system up for yourself, especially in a quantifiable way, make sure to show your impact! -GO BE GREAT! - You are now empowered more than before!!! Do it and do it well! -Truly listen and ask deep questions. Connect with Gretchen: Alwaysalesson.com New Book Coming Soon: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success

Coaches need coaches too! On this episode, my coach Gretchen Bridgers, owner of Always a Lesson, joins me to talk about all things instructional coaching. She gives us a sneak peek of her session at the Simply Coaching Summit and provides ideas for what to focus on during different seasons of the year. We explore topics including shifting to a more student-centered approach during testing season, why it's important for coaches to grow their professional learning network (PLN), and ideas for connecting with people. You'll hear about how we met online and the journey we've taken together. We chat about how Gretchen's support helped me transform my idea for a virtual summit into a reality, what we do differently each year to make the Simply Coaching Summit unique, and why you don't want to miss any of the sessions. I loved having this conversation because it's a reminder that the people you meet online can become close friends and that anything is possible. Tune in to this episode of Simply Coaching to hear our story, get inspired, and learn some valuable tips. You won't want to miss it! Grab a copy of the Simply Coaching Summit brochure here! https://simply-coaching-teaching-llc.ck.page/b0f655b7c1 Connect with me Website: https://simplycoachingandteaching.com/ Simply Coaching Hub: https://www.simplycoachinghub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycoachingandteaching_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachandteach Email: support@simplycoachingandteaching.com Links and resources mentioned in this episode Always a lesson https://alwaysalesson.com/ Always a lesson on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ Always a lesson on Twitter https://twitter.com/gschultek/ Always a lesson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson Seasons of Coaching Blog Series: Summer Strategy https://alwaysalesson.com/seasons-of-coaching-blog-series-fall-strategy/ Seasons of Coaching Blog Series: Winter Strategy https://alwaysalesson.com/seasons-of-coaching-blog-series-fall-strategy-2/ Seasons of Coaching Blog Series: Fall Strategy https://alwaysalesson.com/seasons-of-coaching-blog-series-fall-strategy-3/ Seasons of Coaching Blog Series: Spring Strategy https://alwaysalesson.com/seasons-of-coaching-blog-series-fall-strategy-4/ Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College by Gretchen Bridgers Gretchen Bridgers Bio Gretchen is a National Board-certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. In 2006, Gretchen received her bachelor's degree at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2010, she received her master's degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Gretchen taught grades 2, 3, and 5 before transitioning into the New Teacher Development Coach role for The New Teacher Project [TNTP]. During this time, she also published her first book for new teachers called “Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College” to help prepare future teachers for the realities of life in the classroom. Gretchen has passionately mentored and coached educators for over a decade, led professional development experiences for school building staff and presented at district and national conferences. This led to the writing of a collaborative book with educators around the nation sharing solutions to common problems in today's schools, entitled “Educators Who Know What to Do- Experts in Education.” Her impact continues to amplify, serving educators worldwide through her blog, podcast, classroom resources, professional development courses, books, and personalized coaching opportunities. Whether you're teaching a lesson or learning one yourself, it's Always A Lesson.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Becca and Gretchen Bridgers address the 4th and final phase of resistance in educators, requiring accountability. Becca and Gretchen walk you through specific things to say (and not to say) to help you navigate the hard conversations around keeping educators accountable. This must-hear discussion explains how to first build a trustworthy relationship to make educators with resistance feel valued, and how to give educators a voice in the process of breaking through their resistance. Their clear action steps are sure to leave you feeling empowered to conquer resistance you're experiencing with your teachers.  Stay tuned until the end to find out about our new Whole Educator Foundations on-demand curriculum. If you purchase before March 21, you can get a BONUS Breaking Through Resistance workshop for free. Details are in the show notes.[SELF PACED PROGRAM] Whole Educator Foundations*Buy before March 21 and get a FREE resistance workshop!Sponsor:Sibme Coaching Toolkit [FREE}Let's Stay Connected!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Contact Us

It can be hard to have meaningful coaching conversations with teachers when there aren't any systems in place. Gretchen Bridgers from Always a Lesson joins me to discuss using rubrics to provide structure and a common language for instructional coaching work. We talk about how to get started using rubrics for feedback and their benefits. This episode is for you if you're an instructional coach who wants to learn more about using rubrics with your team. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It's free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

During this episode, Gretchen Bridgers shares her teaching story and how her passion for new teachers began to bloom. I love how she shares, "I fell in love with teaching teachers." Gretchen is the new teacher coach that she wished she had when she was a beginning teacher. Her story is powerful and I am so excited to share it with you! Give this episode a listen, and after this show, you are going to learn 5 ideas for new and student teachers. My favorite idea shared by Gretchen was her description of the different learning paths (active or passive) that we can take as teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teaching-is-always-a-lesson-with-gretchen-bridgersIf you are loving this episode, please tag me @SFecich on social media and share! Check out the books EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers, EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers, and get your semester ready with the EduMagic Future Teacher Digital planner. Want to get started with your digital portfolio? Check out this self-paced, digital, mini-course digital portfolio from scratch in one week or less. Find these and more resources for future teachers at www.sfecich.com. Remember you have the #EduMagic in YOU!

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

In this episode, special guest Gretchen Bridgers brings the fire as she shares advice that is guaranteed to help you achieve success as an edupreneur. She shares insight and wisdom from her own journey at Always a Lesson and host of Empowering Educators Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how to discover the lesson in every situation, how to take advantage of every season in your business and how to prioritize tasks so that you rock your online business.To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.classroomtoceo.com/30/Classroom to CEO Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/ericaterryceo/Classroom to CEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericaterryceo/Classroom to CEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericaterryceo/Resources Mentioned in this episode:2021 Vision Board Party for Edupreneurs (December 19, 2020). Join me for a FREE workhop that includes a step-by-step tutorial that empowers you to create an electronic vision board that will keep you focused on creating multiple streams of income in 2021. Click Here to Sign Up for this Free WorkshopEdupreneur Success Summit (December 27-31, 2020). I'm bringing together 10 of the top edupreneurs to share their secrets to building a profitable online business as an educator. This is an event that you don't want to miss! Click Here to Learn More

In this episode, special guest Gretchen Bridgers brings the first as she shares advice that is guaranteed to help you achieve success as an edupreneur. She shares insight and wisdom from her own journey at Always a Lesson and host of Empowering Educators Podcast. Listen in as we discuss how to discover the lesson in every situation, how to take advantage of every season in your business and how to prioritize tasks so that you rock your online business.To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.classroomtoceo.com/30/Classroom to CEO Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/ericaterryceo/Classroom to CEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericaterryceo/Classroom to CEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericaterryceo/Resources Mentioned in this episode:2021 Vision Board Party for Edupreneurs (December 19, 2020). Join me for a FREE workhop that includes a step-by-step tutorial that empowers you to create an electronic vision board that will keep you focused on creating multiple streams of income in 2021. Click Here to Sign Up for this Free WorkshopEdupreneur Success Summit (December 27-31, 2020). I'm bringing together 10 of the top edupreneurs to share their secrets to building a profitable online business as an educator. This is an event that you don't want to miss! Click Here to Learn More

Launching a business comes with its own set of challenges. It can be lonely, change is at every corner, and it's essential you have a plan if you want to build a sustainable business. You also need to be flexible in ways you may have never tried before, which can be hard but if you stay open-minded, you can make it work! In this episode, we're talking to Gretchen Bridgers, a National Board-certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. With years of mentoring new teachers, providing professional development to school building staff, and presenting at district and national conferences, Gretchen has now invested her time solely to consulting individual teachers and school staff under her own company, Always A Lesson. Her blog, podcast, classroom resources, and professional development courses serve teachers worldwide. Topics we cover: Why support and direction are key to running a sustainable business Knowing your customer avatar (and being ready to change it if needed) Why calculated risks are necessary if you want to be an entrepreneur Setting boundaries and why they're an integral part of your roadmap to success Why you need to be open to pivoting and stay open to change Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or our sponsors. Episode Sponsor: Jasmin Haley DBA Beyond the Prophy LLC Subscribe Here To Our Podcast Join our Free Facebook Group How to contact guest: www.alwaysalesson.com

Launching a business comes with its own set of challenges. It can be lonely, change is at every corner, and it’s essential you have a plan if you want to build a sustainable business.  You also need to be flexible in ways you may have never tried before, which can be hard but if you stay open-minded, you can make it work!   In this episode, we’re talking to  Gretchen Bridgers, a National Board-certified elementary school teacher from Charlotte, NC. With years of mentoring new teachers, providing professional development to school building staff, and presenting at district and national conferences, Gretchen has now invested her time solely to consulting individual teachers and school staff under her own company, Always A Lesson. Her blog, podcast, classroom resources, and professional development courses serve teachers worldwide.   Topics we cover:   Why support and direction are key to running a sustainable business  Knowing your customer avatar (and being ready to change it if needed)  Why calculated risks are necessary if you want to be an entrepreneur  Setting boundaries and why they’re an integral part of your roadmap to success Why you need to be open to pivoting and stay open to change    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or our sponsors.   Episode Sponsor: Jasmin Haley DBA Beyond the Prophy LLC Subscribe  Here To Our Podcast Join our Free Facebook Group   How to contact guest:  www.alwaysalesson.com

Have you ever wanted to get the view from a general education teacher on how SLPs and other special service providers in the school can support them? Me too. It’s always a good idea to bring the two groups together so you can work as a team.    In this episode, we are lucky enough to get a fresh perspective from my first guest that is NOT an SLP or special educator, Gretchen Bridgers from Always a Lesson.    Gretchen is a general education teacher of 8 years and was a Teacher of the Year runner-up two years in a row. With years of mentoring new teachers, providing professional development to school building staff, and speaking nationally at conferences and in-services, Gretchen has now invested her time solely to consulting individual teachers and school staff.   I hope you are excited about this opportunity to hear from a teacher’s perspective. I know I am! It’s a great reminder to chat with the general education teachers you work with more often to find out how you can best support each other.  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/36 P.S. - Have you heard about Speech Retreat Recharge - my virtual event coming up? This retreat with 6 hours of professional development programming is happening November 7th, and you can learn more at speechretreat.com.  It will be a retreat like no other with... ...Guest Speakers ...Raffle Prizes ...Inspiration, Motivation, and Community with like-minded SLPs    Where We Can Connect:  Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Hallie on Instagram  Follow Hallie on Facebook Follow Hallie on Pinterest

In today’s episode, you get to hear from Gretchen Bridgers - an author, blogger, podcaster, speaker, teacher coach + trainer and successful CEO. Gretchen shares her journey from classroom teacher to mentor teacher & trainer to full time entrepreneur. Gretchen and I talk about leadership, gaining clarity, casting a vision and how to ensure your personal goals connect to your professional goals. She offers insight into how our unique experiences and skills gained through these experiences can propel us as entrepreneurs!   Connect with Gretchen at: https://alwaysalesson.com/   Ways to connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanygwallace/ Join our 6 Figure Teacher FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569066670396183/ Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.gashwallace

Sometimes we provide professional development, do collaborative planning, and model in classrooms, but once we step back and let the teacher take the reigns, we're surprised at how little is put into practice in the classroom. Enter: support models with practice! In this episode, I interview Gretchen Bridgers of Always a Lesson. This instructional coach shares with us the reason and methods for building in practice to our coaching cycles and support models to ensure that teachers are prepared to implement new strategies and ideas! -Chrissy Beltran Gretchen Bridgers: Always a Lesson Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml  Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9  The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/04/building-practice-into-coaching-support.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

In this episode, Amber Harper, Danna Thomas, and Gretchen Bridgers host a webinar that is meant to bring some calm to the chaos surrounding school closures all over the world due to the Coronavirus and Covid19 Safety Precautions. These educators talk about balance, workflow, and collaboration as they discuss their experiences with working from home and offer suggestions and experiences with working from home for an extended amount of time.

It's the back-to-school season as evidenced by all of the supplies laid out in Target! While this is a sad end to the summer, many new teachers are still interviewing for their first job or eagerly getting ready for their very first classroom. There's so much unknown in terms of what supplies you'll need, how to plan curriculum, learning about your school, etc. that it can be overwhelming, especially for elementary school teachers. So I called in an expert, Gretchen Bridgers from Always a Lesson, to offer some reassuring advice for incoming elementary school teachers so that they don't feel pressured to go into debt from buying supplies and feel confident that first day of school. You can find Gretchen at alwaysalesson.com Gretchen's interview with me on her podcast Her book (2nd edition coming out late this summer) Job interview questions, tips & guide 10 ways to prepare for the upcoming school year over the summer A list of "must-have" supplies for a first-year teacher Her new teacher facebook group Teach like a champion   Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me Subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or Stitcher Join my Facebook Group where I occasionally podcast live Message me through Instagram or Twitter

In this episode, Gretchen and I discuss our experiences with becoming our own heroes and how we've found our own heroes, taken risks, and continued learning to get and stay BURNED-IN!

In this episode, Gretchen shares her many seasons of burnout and explains what she did in each season to help her to continue to grow as an educator. She also explains the steps in her career to counteract those flickers of burnout, such as "tiny bandaids".

In this episode, you meet Gretchen, my friends and fellow podcaster on her podcast called, Always a Lesson: Empowering Educators. We dive into how she and I met and have developed a fast friendship that extends farther than our love for being edupreneurs, teachers and teacher supporters, and podcasters. We dive deep into our experiences with PLNs, what they are, and how YOU can also create your own to increase your reach, morale, and happiness as a teacher.

There are moments throughout the day where kids reach out to an adult hoping to make a connection. Oftentimes, these attempts are not recognized by busy adults and in the end opportunities go unnoticed for a child to fulfill their potential. Tune in to hear a powerful story about Les Brown who defied all odds to become his best self all because of a special teacher in his life. Quotables We as educators are in such a powerful position to help or hinder a child’s future If you open yourself to the possibility that it can happen, do the work so that when the opportunity strikes you are ready, then you will become more than ever imagined It’s not going above and beyond your job title, it is your job title Nothing can impact a kid more than a connection with an adult Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval Les Brown Video: https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW/videos/1351105801701127/ (https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW/videos/1351105801701127/) Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

No one arrives at greatness haphazardly. It takes time, dedication, patience and FEEDBACK. But, feedback can be hard to swallow, especially if it points out a weakness. It’s important to remember that even the best of the best receive feedback on a daily basis and because of that they are effective. Without the perspective and honesty of feedback, it is hard to perfect our craft. Tune in to hear 4 steps for how to snag a piece of humble pie and enter into your greatness! Quotables Feedback [is] the difference between you rising to the top or tanking to the bottom Get it out of your head that being a great educator means you earn the right to wear feedback earmuffs Oftentimes, people listen [to feedback] as a passive activity Being great is work…it’s hard work…it’s daily hard work. the attitude of the receiver determines if the message transforms them into greatness or disaster Feedback doesn’t have to be the dreaded F word in your professional career Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval Follow the folks mentioned in this episode: @davidgeurin @simonsinek Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

We're in between seasons of the Truth for Teachers podcast, but I have lots of new info and ideas for you in the meanwhile. I'm highlighting the best excerpts from interviews I've done on other educators' podcasts in the last few weeks. Listen in here as we chat about mindset, balance, wellness, productivity, and time management. Want more? Check out the full interviews on these podcasts (each is producing new episodes throughout the summer, so you'll find lots of other great episodes, too): Always a Lesson with Gretchen Bridgers: http://alwaysalesson.com/155-bonus-edition-interview-angela-watson/ Teach 4 the Heart with Linda Kardamis: https://teach4theheart.com/delegate-meaningful-classroom-jobs/ Spark Creativity with Betsy Mork: http://www.nowsparkcreativity.com/2018/06/episode-041-teacher-mindset-happiness.html Teacher's Aid with Jon Harper and Mandy Froelich: http://www.bamradionetwork.com/teachers-aid/4693-how-my-teachers-find-the-time-to-teach-sleep-live-and-love Dr. Will Show Podcast with Dr. Will Deyamport: https://soundcloud.com/dr-will-deyamport-iii/angela-watson-angela_watson-the-hustle-is-sold-separately Also, check out this episode of the EDpiphany podcast called "How to make teaching a sustainable, lifelong career." A teacher named Kirsten talks about how she used the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club to reverse burnout: https://player.fm/series/2159427/209766236          

There comes a time in your career when you need a respite in order to keep going, as if you are running a marathon and need a quick water or walk break. Too often the education profession loses great teachers because they do not get the respite they require to continue on in this career. Tune in to hear 4 tips to recharge your batteries so that you can continue using your talent to impact students for many years to come! Quotables By giving ourselves permission to be spontaneous we are allowing our bodies to recoup, lessening anxiety and stress, and giving us a boost of energy and happiness There will come a day where rest just won’t cut it. You are not less of an educator because you need a break Listener Feedback (https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-07-06-at-2.56.53-PM.png) Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval Follow the folks mentioned in this episode: @loveteachbless @craiggroeschel PD Conferences: Happy Go Teach (https://www.happygoteach.com/) Get Your Teach On  (http://www.getyourteachon.com/conferences.html) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

Engagement and empowerment not only have different meaning, but they hold different values in the classroom as students become leaders of their own learning. Fine tune your definition of engagement and empowerment by listening to this episode as well as gain tips and tricks to upgrade your teaching efficacy in the classroom. Quotables The more I passed the baton to my kids, the better they did in the classroom Teachers just assume if their class is engaging that their kids are empowered to take ownership in their learning but that couldn’t be further from the truth We as educators have to be intentional about what we are doing and why It takes a lot of energy and a lot of effort to build a class where the goal is for students to run it There’s no reason for you to do something for kids that they can do for themselves Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval Twitter (http://www.twitter.com) (Me = @gschultek / George Couros= @gcouros) George Couros Ted Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZQKD83rsPw) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

It is easy to categorize student’s potential based on their misbehaviors, but we miss opportunities to help students develop critical skills in order to reflect, adjust and become their best selves. Burgess and Houf state, “separate the deed from the doer and work to change the deed.” Tune in for tips on how to do just this! Quotables Kids make mistakes and they shouldn’t be defined by them We have to be present without being pushy Learning to recover from a misstep is a crucial life lesson every kid should have the pleasure of learning- and the earlier the better It’s not hands on or hands off, but hands nearby Those hard falls are what create great humans Book Recommendation Lead Like a Pirate (https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-PIRATE-Amazing-Students/dp/1946444006/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528490230&sr=8-1&keywords=lead+like+a+pirate) – Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203) Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

(https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/download.jpeg) ANGELA WATSON (formerly Powell) has earned international recognition for her unique contributions to the field of education.  A  (http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/)  in 2008. Since then, Angela’s ideas have been featured in thousands of magazine articles, newsletters, and internet resources, and are utilized in teacher preparation and support programs throughout the nation. Having earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist, she currently works as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. Angela has 8 years experience as a K-12 instructional coach and 11 years experience in the PreK-3 classroom. As founder of Due Season Press and Educational Services, she has created  (https://40htw.com/join/) . Quotables You have a lot of responsibility, but not a lot of autonomy Traditional time management advice doesn’t really apply to teaching Teaching is a complex job If you do not have enough time, that is not your fault What teaching looks like now is completely different from what it looked like 5 years ago Envision a better way Does the amount of hours worked equate with effectiveness? It’s not about how long you are working or how hard you are working, but are you working on the right things? As teachers we are waiting for permission Mind shifts happen over time I am not satisfied with the status quo Small changes add up to big results 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Club Check out this podcast episode (and blog post) related to the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek: What would life look like if you valued your time as much as you value your money? (https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/value-your-time-as-much-as-you-value-money/) Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  (https://t.co/l2YQq2ZvOX) When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Connect with Angela Website: Angela Watson’s The Cornerstone for Teachers (https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/) Podcast:  Truth for Teachers (https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/) Books:  (affiliate links) Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day…No Matter What (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982312733/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982312733&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=b757fe5ead1dd0a2e3550f40c5eff8ec) Awakened: Change Your Mindset to Transform Your Teaching (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982312717/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982312717&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=121032367cddf8d0aa748dc6980ebe23) The Awakened Devotional Study Guide for Christian Teachers (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982312725/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982312725&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=71fd502eb856f91313b4da577f869788) The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient & Enjoyable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NUQPT4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003NUQPT4&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=3cc50ca26607f59d1d0a81181de5dd21) Social Media: Facebook: Angela Watson The Cornerstone for Teachers (https://www.facebook.com/TheCornerstoneForTeachers/) Twitter: Angela Watson (https://twitter.com/Angela_Watson) Instagram: @Angela.Watson...

Josh and Mandy hear and share stories about growing as a person and growing as a professional. While working with other educators, we can find those who will push us and those who will support us. Both are important. It's about coaching, connecting, and carrying it further. A free-wheeling conversation about being there for each other as educators so we can be there for students.

On this episode, I hangout with Gretchen Bridgers and we chat about becoming an educational consultant.

In this episode of the Planning Period Podcast, I interview Gretchen Bridgers of the Always a Lesson Podcast. Gretchen has been a great help to … Read More ›

Gretchen Bridgers: Gretchen (Schultek) Bridgers is author of Always A Lesson. In German translation, Gretchen’s last name “Schultek” means ‘Teacher.’ It must have been fate that she is an educator today! She is a general education teacher of 8 years. She has taught grades 2, 3, and 5 at both low and high performing elementary schools […]

Gretchen Bridgers is a teacher coach. For the past four years she has been helping new teachers in her school district as part of the New Teacher Project. She has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Supervision and is also anauthor, having written the book:  “Elementary Education 101: What They Didn’t Teach You In College. Gretchen has a blog and weekly podcast called “Always A Lesson”, which inspires educators across the globe.Contact InfoWebsite: www.AlwaysALesson.comPodcast: Always A LessonMost Influential PersonLouis Sachar (Author of There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom)Effect on EmotionsJust not taking things personally. Realizing that people have, what my father calls 'head trash', or previous tapes. They are taking things out on you that have nothing to do with you at all.Thoughts on BreathingNot so much breathing, but listen, pause and respond. So that pause could be a breath but its that reflection, that gathering of thoughts to remain neutral.Suggested ResourcesBook: Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When the Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Laura RoppeApp: Facebook Groups - Specifically 'Encouraging Teachers'Advice for Newbie Reflect daily on how you could have handled anything that occurred differently or just take some actionable steps so you are growing and getting better each day. Hold yourself accountable for just growing and not being perfect.