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In this episode of Aspire to Lead, we sit down with Lauren Kaufman, author of "The Leader Inside," to explore the untapped greatness that lies within each of us. Lauren shares her journey and insights on why mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth, and how mentors—whether we realize it or not—are often closer than we think. From discovering your inner leader to recognizing the mentors already in your life, this conversation is filled with meaningful reflections and practical takeaways that challenge conventional thinking. Tune in to discover how to harness the power of mentorship and unlock the potential within yourself and those around you, paving the way for transformative leadership. About Lauren Kaufman: Lauren Kaufman is the Director of Literacy K-12 for a school district in Long Island, New York. With over 17 years in education, she has served as an assistant principal, elementary instructional coach, an elementary and middle school reading specialist, new teacher mentor coordinator K-12, creativity camp enrichment program supervisor, and a 2nd and 5th-grade classroom teacher. Lauren is a lifelong learner whose professional passion is to empower teachers to lead so they can share their gifts with others and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She has led teams developing 73 Units of Study in reading and writing K-5, has provided educators with job-embedded professional learning that supported a balanced literacy approach, and guided new teachers with acclimating to the culture and climate of a school system. She has organized Long Beach Literacy Day and has presented at local and national conferences including, NCTE, #LBLit, LIASCD, #EDCampLI, Long Island Technology Summit, Long Island Language Arts Council, #NerdcampLI, and Literacy Matters Conferences. Lauren enjoys sharing her learning through blogging on her own platform, is a contributing author in George Couros' book Because of a Teacher, Lainie Rowell's book Evolving With Gratitude, IGI Global's Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments K-12, is an author for Edutopia, and a guest blogger for the Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and Defined. Lauren appreciates sharing best literacy practices with colleagues, and wholeheartedly believes in developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth.
Are you ready to take your leadership and your team to the next level? As a leadership coach and speaker, I'm passionate about helping school leaders and leadership teams like yours gain the clarity you need to walk confidently in your purpose. I believe that when leaders are clear about their purpose, they can lead with more authenticity and create a ripple effect that impacts every level of their organization. If you're ready to inspire your team, foster deeper connections, and drive meaningful change, I'd love to work with you.Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click hereAnd now...about our guest this week on the show:Lauren Kaufman is an educator whose passion lies in empowering fellow educators to lead, share their gifts with others, and foster lifelong literacy practices in all learners. With nearly two decades of experience in education, she has held various roles, including elementary classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, mentor coordinator K–12, and assistant principal. Currently, she serves as a district leader and holds the position of director of literacy K–12 in Long Island, New York. Lauren has spearheaded numerous projects, including the development of seventy-three Units of Study in reading and writing for K–5, and has implemented a comprehensive approach to literacy. She is dedicated to providing educators with job-embedded professional learning opportunities and supporting new teachers in acclimating to the school system's culture and climate. Lauren values collaboration and is committed to sharing best instructional practices with colleagues, fostering powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth.Lauren consistently shares her passion for learning by speaking at national and local conferences, blogging on her own platform, and participating in podcasts; she also contributed to Because of a Teacher by George Couros and Evolving with Gratitude by Lainie Rowell. She has authored chapters in educational journals, and her writing has been highlighted in Edutopia, Education Week, Defined Learning, and Future Ready Schools.Connect with Lauren: Instagram, X, LinkedInBuy Lauren's book: The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader WithinCheck out all things...
Lauren Kaufman's passion is to empower teachers to lead and develop lifelong-literacy practices in all learners. She's currently serving as a district leader in Long Island, NY, has served as an assistant principal, classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, and mentor coordinator K-12. Lauren has led teams developing a comprehensive approach to literacy, provided job-embedded professional learning, and leads with a coaching mindset. Lauren is the author of The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within. She is passionate about sharing her learning on her own blog, through podcasts, and is a guest blogger for The Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools and Defined. Lauren is also a contributing author in various educational journals, Edutopia, Education Week, Defined, George Couros' #BecauseOfATeacher and Lainie Rowell's #EvolvingWithGratitude. She wholeheartedly believes in the importance of developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that foster meaningful, relevant learning and growth. Website: www.LaurenMKaufman.comLink to The Leader Inside book HERE
This podcast is based on one of the articles from George's newsletter on gratitude that you can find here: https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=72bed79317 You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://georgecouros.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=59b1199188 In this solo podcast, George shares some of the things that he has learned to be grateful for today, that he struggled with in the past. Gratitude is beneficial to learning as shared by this quote from Lainie Rowell: "Gratitude isn't just about feeling good – it's a game-changer in how we learn. When we're grateful, our brains release dopamine and serotonin, those feel-good neurotransmitters that not only boost our mood but also help us focus and stay motivated. In fact, practicing gratitude regularly isn't just a one-time mood boost; it actually rewires our brains. This process, known as neuroplasticity, means our brains can adapt and create new connections throughout our lives. So, when we practice gratitude, we're literally training our brains to be more resilient and positive. This isn't just about feeling happier; it's about transforming the way we tackle learning challenges and turning them into opportunities to grow. In short, gratitude does more than just make us feel good in the moment. It shapes our brain in ways that enhance how we learn, making us more receptive, motivated, and resilient. Learning with gratitude isn't just about acquiring knowledge; it's about building a mindset and disposition that help us learn better and enjoy the journey." Lainie Rowell Check out Lainie's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2KQ88GV?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=B0B2KQ88GV&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Also, Meghan Lawson's Book, "Legacy of Learning" is mentioned in this episode as well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334682?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334682&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
In this transformative episode, join host Mike C-Roc in a captivating conversation with the bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker, Lainie Rowell. Dedicated to the profound principles of human flourishing, community building, and social-emotional learning, Lainie shares her inspiring journey from psychology major to education consultant. As an international keynote speaker who has left a lasting impact across four continents, Lainie delves into the pivotal moment on March 13, 2020, when her first book launched amidst the global shutdown. This unforeseen circumstance became the catalyst for a deep dive into gratitude, a topic that Lainie passionately champions. Discover the science-backed wisdom behind gratitude as Lainie explores its profound effects on well-being, emotional health, and social dynamics. From intentional acts of kindness to the contagious nature of positive emotions, the episode unfolds into a rich tapestry of insights that transcend the conventional boundaries of education and personal development. Mike and Lainie explore the synergy between intentionality, attention, and manifestation, unraveling a formula that empowers individuals to shape their reality. In a world often filled with distractions, they emphasize the importance of setting intentions and cultivating a grateful disposition to notice and appreciate the good. As Lainie shares her journey of accidental intentionality and the power of taking risks, listeners are invited to reflect on their own paths and consider the transformative potential of gratitude in their lives. This episode serves as a beacon of inspiration, urging us all to notice, appreciate, and contribute to the positive ripples that gratitude can create in our lives and the world. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that goes beyond the surface, challenging conventional perspectives and empowering you to embrace the extraordinary power of gratitude. Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/ Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell/ https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/?hl=en http://twitter.com/lainierowell Email: lainierowell@gmail.com
She's a best-selling author, an award – winning educator, and an international speaker. And the message she shares is an important one. She shares a message about gratitude, she dives into the power of journaling and shares about her new journal “Bold Gratitude”. She discusses the importance of praise, why we need to be conscious about noticing the good in our days, different ways to practice gratitude, the importance of being a great listener and so much more.Topics Covered:1. Gratitude improves well being, nurtures relationships, activates learning, and prosocial thing that makes the world a better place. 2. Praise is a form of gratitude. 3. Notice the good in our lives. 4. When we focus on what we have we have enough. 5. The negative emotions are signals and signposts that something are wrong. 6. Gratitude for happiness, gratitude with my peeps, and gratitude for the world.7. Notice - Think - Feel - Do 8. Think about how do you express your gratitude. 9. Chain of grateful memories, gratitude letters.10. Share instagram reels that illustrates people expressing gratitude.11. Spread good vibes.12. Be thankful for yourself13. Learn to be a really good listener. 14. Everyone has lessons to teach me. 15. We all want to be seen, heard, and valued.16. Even just the doing… can bring us joy. 17. Feed the gratitude muscle.18. We have to retrain the brain to notice the good and not the bad. 19. Book - Happier Hour - Cassie Holmes, Awe - Dacher Keltner, Limitless - Jimi Kwik20. Podcast - Kwik Brain by Jimmy Kwik, Happiness Lab, Armchair Expert, Huberman Lab, On Purpose with Jay ShettyBold Gratitude Journal - https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Gratitude-Journal-Designed-You/dp/1948334666/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MK3ISPCMGGXV&keywords=bold+gratitude+journal&qid=1701579322&sprefix=bold+grati%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1Connect with Lainie:Website: https://www.lainierowell.comTwitter: @LainieRowellInstagram: @lainierowellBio:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools.
Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology, and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools.Full bio at https://www.lainierowell.com/bio-resumeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lainierowellEDU/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LainieRowellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lainierowellLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell/Amazon author page: Lainie Rowell: books, biography, latest updateWebsite: https://www.lainierowell.com/
I had a great opportunity to speak with Lainie Rowell about how we breath gratitude into our lives each day by becoming a grateful personCheck out her podcast Evolving with Gratitude wherever you listen.!
In this 139th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from September 25-29, 2023 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: bit.ly/SpotifyFreshAirAtFiveE139Playlist I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 26th: The Embrace The Messy Podcast E2 "Natalie Vardabasso Embraces the Messy" 28th: The Optimalist Podcast E23 "Savoring the Present & a Future of Flourishing w/ Lainie Rowell"; Teach Happier S4E3 "Fail Happier" 29th: Behind the Mic - Voice of the EPN E3 "With My EdTech Life" ---------------------------- Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: Behind the Mic - Voices of the EPN with Chris Nesi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshairatfive5/message
Education speaker and author Lainie Rowell joins The Good Life EDU Podcast this week with an uplifting message and a number of great ideas for fostering and maintaining an attitude of gratitude. Lainie recently released Bold Gratitude, an interactive journal that serves as a practical companion to her book, Evolving with Gratitude: Small Practices in Learning Communities That Make a Big Difference with Kids, Peers, and the World, and she shares insights and examples from that project on the pod. We ourselves are grateful to Lainie for sharing on the show as there's no time like the start of a school year to effectively integrate new strategies into the rhythms of the day! To learn more from Lainie, visit https://www.lainierowell.com/
On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we have Lainie Rowell on with us. Lainie is an educator, international keynote speaker, and author. She is dedicated to building learning communities and her areas of focus include learner-driven design, social emotional learning, online/blended learning, and professional learning. During her more than 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development. She is the author of Evolving with Gratitude, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You By You, the lead author of Evolving Learner, and a contributing-author of Because of a Teacher.TwitterInstagramLainie RowellWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White
Welcome to this week's enlightening episode of "Aspire to Lead" with Lainie Rowell. Join us as Lainie shares the transformative power of journaling and her motivation to create a useful journal for educators. In this captivating conversation, she delves into her personal journey of self-discovery and reveals how journaling can fuel personal and professional growth. Explore the profound insights and practical strategies Lainie has gained through her own journaling practice, and be inspired to embark on your own reflective journey. Discover how journaling empowers educators to enhance teaching and leadership practices, find balance, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. Tune in to gain invaluable tools that nurture your growth as a leader and educator! In this episode, we discuss: WHY we should all journal The wonderful Podcast she created, “Evolving Gratitude” And her new Book, Bold Gratitude About Lainie Rowell: Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, podcaster, and international consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building. During her more than 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is a TEDx Speaker with more than 15 years of experience presenting at regional, national, and international conferences including Building Learning Communities (BLC) and the Leadership 3.0 Symposium. Lainie was a contributor to the 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching and on the 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework committee. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators. From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator for Leading Edge Certification
In this 129th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from July 10-14, 2023 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 10th: The Tom Schimmer Podcast E105 "Mindset Minute | Julie Schmidt Hasson | Now is the Time" 12th: Check This Out E156 "Brent's Blueblocker Bonus Episode" 13th: Evolving with Gratitude Bonus Episode "Mahalo & Meditation with a Spark"; Innovator's Mindset Podcast of July 12th "Lainie Rowell; What does it mean to have "bold gratitude?""; The Lasting Learning Podcast E217 "Bold Humility- an audio recording-Chapter 3" 14th: The Chey & Pav Show E127 "Judy McKeown: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism"; Teachers on Fire E228 "How I'm GETTING My FIRE BACK (When I'm not creating, it's not okay.)"; My EdTech Life E212 "Meeting Students Where They Are" ----------------------------- Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: EdCuration - Kristi Hemmingway --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshairatfive5/message
On this very special episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire, the amazing Lainie Rowell shares tons of exciting details about her newest writing project, Bold Gratitude! For her third time on the podcast, Rowell tells listeners and viewers all about what inspired her just-released gratitude journal, what she hopes journalers will get from this project, and strategies for using this journal in your classrooms. As always, Rowell brings delightful energy to the podcast, so be sure to like, subscribe, and comment below! Quotes: “When you do this (gratitude journaling) for others, you are going to benefit as well!” - Lainie Rowell “I want this (Bold Gratitude) to help them take their relationships to the next level, I want this to improve their interpersonal relationships.” - Lainie Rowell Links: Lainie Rowell Website - https://www.lainierowell.com/ Lainie Rowell Twitter - https://twitter.com/lainierowell Lainie Rowell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/ George Couros Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gcouros/?hl=en Lainie Rowell Amazon Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B084LXLNWX __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Discover the transformative power of gratitude in education with Lainie Rowell, an educator, keynote speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. In this interview, Lainie shares her insights on how gratitude can foster a positive learning environment and help students thrive. You'll learn practical strategies for cultivating gratitude in the classroom, celebrating progress, and developing a growth mindset. Whether you're an educator, student, or lifelong learner, you won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring discussion. Tune in now and unlock the power of gratitude in education! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support
In this week's episode, Lauren Kaufman shares how she created a mentorship program for her district and the immediate impact it made on the lives of the mentees and the mentors. In this episode, we discuss: Approaching Leadership Through a Coaching Lens The Power of Connecting with other Leaders And her book contributions! About Lauren Kaufman: Lauren Kaufman is the Director of Literacy K-12 for a school district in Long Island, New York. With over 17 years in education, she has served as an assistant principal, elementary instructional coach, an elementary and middle school reading specialist, new teacher mentor coordinator K-12, creativity camp enrichment program supervisor, and a 2nd and 5th-grade classroom teacher. Lauren is a lifelong learner whose professional passion is to empower teachers to lead so they can share their gifts with others and develop lifelong literacy practices in all learners. She has led teams developing 73 Units of Study in reading and writing K-5, has provided educators with job-embedded professional learning that supported a balanced literacy approach, and guided new teachers with acclimating to the culture and climate of a school system. She has organized Long Beach Literacy Day and has presented at local and national conferences including, NCTE, #LBLit, LIASCD, #EDCampLI, Long Island Technology Summit, Long Island Language Arts Council, #NerdcampLI, and Literacy Matters Conferences. Lauren enjoys sharing her learning through blogging on her own platform, is a contributing author in George Couros' book Because of a Teacher, Lainie Rowell's book Evolving With Gratitude, IGI Global's Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments K-12, is an author for Edutopia, and a guest blogger for the Teach Better Team, Future Ready Schools, and Defined. Lauren appreciates sharing best literacy practices with colleagues, and wholeheartedly believes in developing powerful professional learning communities and networks that cultivate meaningful, relevant learning and growth. Follow Lauren Kaufman:
Welcome to the Evolving with Gratitude Podcast. I'm your host Lainie Rowell and I'm thankful you are here! In this podcast, we're exploring the incredible power of gratitude in improving our well-being, nurturing relationships, and making our world a better place. And those ideas are the foundation of this podcast. We will: discover ways to continuously improve ourselves and boost overall well-being, helping us lead fuller, more satisfying lives. delve into how gratitude can enhance our relationships and create a profound sense of belonging, fostering happiness and deeper connections in all communities. uncover how gratitude can ignite a spark that inspires all of us to make the world a better place through acts of kindness and compassion. These episodes will feature a blend of solo explorations and engaging conversations. We'll share practical gratitude practices that you can start using immediately, and we'll bring you heartfelt stories from individuals across various walks of life who demonstrate the transformative power of authentic gratitude in their interactions with the world. If you are looking to enrich your life, #EvolvingWithGratitude is here to spread joy and empower us to flourish. Join us as we have the conversations about improving well-being, nurturing relationships, and making the world a better place—one thankful moment at a time.
“When you take time to learn, we all become better.” - George Couros #MindsetMonday: S2 Ep 6 - Pay Attention to the Details What might seem insignificant to you might be important to others. George Couros starts this episode with a story about a peculiarity in Van Halen's contract. Couros shares how using a person's name shows that you are here in this space with them and that they are being honored. This episode focuses on how seemingly small details can make a huge impact! Chris Kennedy - "To Innovate, Disrupt Your Routine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvLE9RXywg George Couros reflects on a practice followed by Chris Kennedy, who places associate principals in place for longer so they have a mentor and works to build consistency. Kennedy shares how innovative practices can come from consistency. Sherese Nix - The Story You Want to Tell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJ-yYR3k04 Sherese Nix shares how she helped create a culture where every person felt valued. By creating an experience, Nix was able to get others excited about the work they were doing at the school site. Lainie Rowell - Evolving with Gratitude https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkKvw_xAL-A&t Lainie Rowell answers questions about gratitude and explains how her new book, Evolving with Gratitude, reflects on how gratitude is more than a “fluff term.” Rowell reflects on her purpose in writing this book and shares that she writes about concepts that she wants to learn more about. This clip from a very special episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Evolving with Gratitude - The new book from Lainie Rowell shares Rowell explaining what gratitude is, why we should practice it, and how gratitude can impact our learning communities. Be sure to check out the full episode for a chance to comment and win a signed copy of Rowell's new book, Evolving with Gratitude! Matt Woods - I Wanna Be... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xJRvHQaAtM Matt Woods and George Couros talk about social capital and how that can be built by spending time greeting parents and learners in the hallways. Woods and Couros talk about suspensions and difficult conversations that administrators often have to have with parents and how those conversations are made less tenuous when you have a relationship with the parent. Woods reflects on how the work that we put in years ago, laying the foundation of relationships, can pay dividends in the future. Andrew Maxey - The Elephant in the Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ct2wgD8kE What are some suggestions or strategies that will help teachers get to know their students better? Andrew Maxey shares his answer to this question in this clip from The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: The Elephant in the Classroom - A Convo with Andrew Maxey. Millicent Dickey - The Importance of Community in Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gw7ApjKoS4 How do we focus on deep learning and how does technology support that? This conversation with Millicent Dickey reflects on the programs that are making personalized learning. Be sure to also check out the full episode, The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey! George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from Nov 21st to 25th, 2022 I reflect on these podcast episodes from my listens on the: 21st: The Tom Schimmer Podcast E91 "Get What You Give | Genein Letford | Personalized Exams" 22nd: EdTech Bites E126 "Scott Nunes At TCCA"; The EdTech News Brief E14 "Canva Presentations Stop-Motion, Transitions, and Remote Control; Animate Your Voice in Adobe, Split Table Cells in Docs, Quizizz Updates, and the ISTE/ASCD Merger" 23rd: Teaching Champions E136 "Positivity, Intentionality, and Evolving With Gratitude with Lainie Rowell" 25th: Got TechEd E125 "12 EdTech Tools to be Thankful For" ----------------------------- Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: The Partial Credit Podcast with Jeff Heil, Donnie Piercy and Jesse Lubinsky --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message
In this episode educator, international consultant, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and author Lainie Rowell shares some unbelievable takeaways on gratitude and how it can change our lives.Some of the things that we will discuss are: 1. Being present, intentional and authentic. 2. The power of praise and the 6:1 ratio. 3. Bring more gratitude into your life by noticing, thinking, feeling, and doing.4. Keeping an eye out for the students who go unseen.5. Best partnerships focus more on the good than the wrong.Lainie Rowell bio: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, she is dedicated to building learning communities and her areas of focus include learner-driven design, social emotional learning, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Lainie's work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, OC Family Magazine, eSchool News, ASCD K-12 Leadership SmartBrief, PBS NewsHour, and K-12 Dive. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development. Learn more about Lainie at lainierowell.com and see highlights of her work at /linktr.ee/lainierowell. You can also subscribe to her newsletter at lainierowell.com/subscribe. Lainie's books:Evolving With Gratitude : https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Gratitude-Practices-Communities-Difference/dp/1948334542/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E5GYGA2C3MXZ&keywords=Lainie+Rowell&qid=1667699134&sprefix=lainie+rowel%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1
In Don't @ Me (2:32), Tom expresses his frustration with those teachers who seem to want to run away from referring to themselves as "teachers." Then, Tom is joined by Lainie Rowell (11:24) to discuss her latest book, "Evolving with Gratitude: Small Practices in Learning Communities That Make a Big Difference with Kids, Peers, and the World." Finally, in "Assess THAT with Tom & Nat" (57:11), Tom and special guest Natalie Vardabasso talk about some Leadership Blindspots when it comes to leading the efforts to create a new assessment and grading paradigm in a school. Lainie on Twitter: @LainieRowell Lainie on Instagram: @lainierowell Lainie on Facebook: Lainie Rowell Lainie on LinkedIn: Lainie Rowell EWG on Apple Podcasts: EWG Podcast EWG on Spotify: EWG Podcast NEW BOOKS BY TOM: "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading" "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment" UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Grading from the Inside Out (2-Day Workshop) Long Beach, CA (September 21-22, 2022) Register Here Minneapolis, MN (December 1-2, 2022) Register Here Teach Better Conference (CODE: Schimmer22) Akron, OH (October 14-15, 2022) Register Here CONNECT WITH NATALIE VARDABASSO Nat on Twitter: @natabasso EduCrush on Twitter: @educrushpod EduCrush Podcast: #EduCrush on Apple CONNECT WITH TOM SCHIMMER Email: tomschimmerpod@gmail.com Twitter: @TomSchimmerPod Twitter: @TomSchimmer Instagram: @tomschimmerpodcast TikTok: @tomschimmerpodcast Facebook: Schimmer Education Website: www.tomschimmer.com
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, http://anchor.fm/lainie-rowell (podcaster) and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of http://bit.ly/evolvinglearnerbook (Evolving Learner) and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, http://bit.do/EWGbook (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 https://linktr.ee/lainierowell (linktr.ee/lainierowell). LEADERS: How will you welcome your staff back this 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. 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.
Here are the highlights from June 2022 on the #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! Lainie Rowell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkKvw_xAL-A Lainie Rowell answers questions about gratitude and explains how her new book, Evolving with Gratitude, reflects on how gratitude is more than a “fluff term.” Rowell reflects on her purpose in writing this book and shares that she writes about concepts that she wants to learn more about. This clip from a very special episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Evolving with Gratitude - The new book from Lainie Rowell shares Rowell explaining what gratitude is, why we should practice it, and how gratitude can impact our learning communities. Be sure to check out the full episode for a chance to comment and win a signed copy of Rowell's new book, Evolving with Gratitude! Moving From a Comfortable Average with George Couros https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayB-8U5uQm8 In this clip from the solo episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, Moving from a Comfortable Average in Pursuit of an Unknown Better, George Couros shares a message from a TikTok video about the two people we need to impress. Couros shares his reflection on this message and talks about how taking risks has created more opportunities for himself in his life. Sherese Nix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJ-yYR3k04 Sherese Nix shares how she helped create a culture where every person felt valued. By creating an experience, Nix was able to get others excited about the work they were doing at the school site. Hear how Nix created an experience and increased enrollment at the school in this clip of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: The Story You Want to Tell - A Convo with Sherese Nix. Brad Lands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJFE-Snb8NE This clip from the full episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Sharing the Process of Learning - A Convo With Brad Lands shares several applicable strategies for writing a book. George Couros and Brad Lands talk about the process of writing and Lands explains what he hopes his book will provide to his readers. Rich Czyz Rich Czyz, the author of Rogue Leader, reflects on the different reasons to hold professional development. Czyz shares more about his book and how we can make PD powerful. To hear more of Czyz's stories and ideas, check out the full episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Take Control of Your PD Destiny - A Convo with Rich Czyz. Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
In this episode, educator, author, and consultant Lainie Rowell joins us to discuss her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude. Our conversation takes a deep dive into Lainie's learning on the topic of gratitude, and she shares a myriad of practical practices that educators can implement both personally and professionally for the health and wellness of themselves and the students they serve. Learn more from Lainie at https://www.lainierowell.com/
How do we practice gratitude when we have disappointment and unpleasantness renting space in our heads? How can we rethink our morning routine to start with the positive? How can mentoring lead to gratitude? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode with the always-delightful, Lauren Kaufman. And a shoutout to Chris Hartigan, a dynamic, knowledgeable, and authentic leader! Transcript available here. About Our Guest: Lauren Kaufman's professional passion is to empower teachers to lead and share their gifts with others. She is currently an assistant principal. In her 16 years in education, she has served as an elementary classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, and new teacher mentor coordinator K-12. She continuously shares her love for learning by speaking at conferences, sharing on podcasts, writing blogs, articles for Edutopia, and is a contributing author in George Couros' book, Because of a Teacher and Lainie Rowell's book, Evolving with Gratitude. Website: laurenmkaufman.com Twitter: @twitter.com/Lau7210 Instagram: @laurenmkaufman 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! You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount
Gratitude can change your life! In this episode, I chat with Lainie Rowell, the incredible author of the brand new release from IMpress, #EvolvingWithGratitude. We discuss the science behind gratitude, the practical ways gratitude can be incorporated in your life both personally and professionally...we even take a detour to discuss Lainie's "spaceship" high school and her destination wedding! Find Lainie's new book HERE! Share your thoughts with us using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag and #EvolvingWithGratitude hashtag. Lainie can be found on Twitter, Instagram, and her website. Lainie is also the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author to Because of a Teacher. She is an international speaker and consultant, a TEDx speaker, and has worked with schools, districts, and organizations around the world. Check out her new podcast, Evolving with Gratitude!! Tag me on Twitter at @burgessdave and Instagram at @dbc_inc!
Research proves that by intentionally practicing gratitude, we can dramatically improve our disposition, bringing us more joy and better health. Consistently and intentionally practicing gratitude can also lead to better relationships and more successful learning experiences. This week's guest, Lainie Rowell, shows how educators can use small gratitude practices to make a big difference with kids, peers, and the world. In this episode, we discuss: The importance health aspects of showing gratitude New book, Evolving with Gratitude And Lainie's new podcast, “Evolving with Gratitude” About Lainie Rowell: Lainie Rowell is an educator,https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Learner-Shifting-Professional-Development/dp/1544338325 ( author),http://lemonadelearning.us/ ( podcaster), and international consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building. During her more almost 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkBg52TTAUY&feature=youtu.be ( TEDx Speaker) with more than 15 years of experience presenting at regional, national, and international conferences includinghttp://novemberlearning.com/blc/ ( Building Learning Communities (BLC)) and thehttp://www.lead3.org/ ( Leadership 3.0 Symposium). Lainie was a contributor to thehttps://www.nsqol.org/the-standards/quality-online-teaching/ ( 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching) and on thehttps://aurora-institute.org/resource/inacol-blended-learning-teacher-competency-framework/ ( 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework) committee. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators. From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator forhttp://leadingedgecertification.org/ ( Leading Edge Certification), a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies. She led the creation and curation of all four certifications, Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader. Follow Lainie Rowell Website: http://lainierowell.com/ (http://LainieRowell.com/) Twitter: http://twitter.com/lainierowell (http://twitter.com/lainierowell) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/ (https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell) Facebook: https://facebook.com/lainierowellEDU (https://facebook.com/lainierowellEDU) Lemonade Learning Podcast: http://lemonadelearning.us (http://lemonadelearning.us) Evolving with Gratitude Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolving-with-gratitude/id1617309262 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolving-with-gratitude/id1617309262) https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Gratitude-Practices-Communities-Difference-ebook/dp/B0B2KQ88GV?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=kEMXT&content-id=amzn1.sym.bbb6bbd8-d236-47cb-b42f-734cb0cacc1f&pf_rd_p=bbb6bbd8-d236-47cb-b42f-734cb0cacc1f&pf_rd_r=VD8XY6BAR2PX7K3WGF8X&pd_rd_wg=CYg4Z&pd_rd_r=859b2aa2-be08-4da7-bd76-fd76253ac3b4&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=458a61ca6e26c30500652c561c33e9d5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl [caption...
Lainie Rowell returns to talk about her new book!
George Couros welcomes Lainie Rowell back to the podcast for a very special episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast! Rowell just released her new book with IMPress Publishing, Evolving Gratitude! Couros shares a special giveaway for anyone who listens and comments on YouTube. In this episode, Rowell shares more about the research she did for the book and her deep dive into gratitude. Couros and Rowell talk about how gratitude can have an impact on our daily lives. Rowell reflects how writing this book has impacted her personally. Be sure to check out this very special episode on YouTube.com/GeorgeCourosIM and leave a comment for a chance to win a signed copy of Evolving with Gratitude! Links: Lainie Rowell Twitter - https://twitter.com/LainieRowell IMPress Books - https://www.impressbooks.org/ Because of a Teacher (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-Stories-Inspire-Education/dp/194833433X Shawn Achor TEDx Talk: The Happiness Advantage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXy__kBVq1M Mandy Froehlich - https://www.mandyfroehlich.com/ Alan November - https://novemberlearning.com/educational-services/educational-consultants/alan-november/ Quotes: "What I came to understand (about gratitude) is recognizing and appreciating something in your life...and acknowledging the external positives" - Lainie Rowell "I am really trying to bring the heart and the science into this." - Lainie Rowell "...I write books not because I have all the answers, but because I want answers." - Lainie Rowell Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
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, will be released in mid-2022. An experienced teacher and district leader, her areas of focus include learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Lainie's work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, OC Family Magazine, and PBS News Hour. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development. Key Takeaways: Gratitude helps us cope with stress, regulate emotions, physiological health, and energizes learning. Gratitude becomes contagious. You need to model everything you want to see. Sticky note compliments as a strategy. The Cycle of Inquiry is not meant to be linear. The word “priority” was never supposed to be plural. Use the “It would be cool if…” prompt by Dr. Novak. Teacher learning needs to be ongoing and job embedded. Look to implement a community of inquiry cycle in your school. Make sure you avoid the “comparison hangover”. Contact: Twitter: @LainieRowell Email: lainierowell@gmail.com Website: www.lainierowell.com Publications: Evolving Learner Because of a Teacher Podcast - Lemonade Learning TEDx - Learn Like a Kid --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hi everyone, I'm so grateful you are here! I'm Lainie Rowell and welcome to my podcast. Researching for my book Evolving with Gratitude, I learned that gratitude can nurture relationships, improve well-being, & activate learning. This podcast will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations. We will talk about practices that can be implemented immediately and hear stories from educators in a variety of roles who share the power of cultivating a culture of authentic gratitude with kids, peers, and the world.
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Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind innovative thought leaders. In Season 3, Episode 3 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Lainie Rowell (@LainieRowell), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Lainie is an author, TedX Speaker, International Consultant, and lead author of "Evolving Learner." In this episode, Lainie talks about her journey from teacher to international consultant. Her innovative book talks about providing professional learning experiences that are meaningful and authentic for all. She shares incredible insight and important lessons relevant to keeping educators motivated and engaged in meaningful learning opportunities. #EvolvingLearner LainieRowell.com Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit BrandonBeckEDU.com to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential
In this compilation video from the "3 Questions" series, we share highlights from people answering the question, "Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?" 0:00 Intro 2:03 Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph 6:43 Allyson Apsey 10:10 Dr. Matthew Joseph 12:05 Mike Mohammad 14:51 Evan Whitehead 17:17 Lainie Rowell 19:47 Stephanie Smith 22:25 Yasmeen Robbins Description & Links Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCeDdEjcHac Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph reflects on the impact that an administrator who was a non-example of an administrator because of their “one-size-fits-all” approach. This negative impact hindered the empowerment of all learners. Dr. Hemphill-Joseph reflects on what she learned during this time with those administrators. Allyson Apsey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcw-qGTH8Q0 Allyson Apsey reflects on an opportunity she had to open a charter school with her administrator. Apsey shares an important lesson this administrator taught her about tradition and normalcy. Dr. Matthew Joseph - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1h-aLBrxM Dr. Matthew Joseph shares an administrator who was a principal and is now a superintendent who served as a mentor to him. Dr. Joseph reflects on how blunt this administrator was and how she would provide opportunities and create experiences to better support school leaders and help build up their strengths. Mike Mohammad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7t7jQHpZ2M Mike Mohammad shares how an opportunity from a school leader helped him grow professionally. Because of this opportunity, Mohammad was able to better his method of instruction. Evan Whitehead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HykVJruYgtc Evan Whitehead shares an administrator who created opportunities to be creative while making sure that everyone felt safe taking those risks. Whitehead shares how this leader helped him see leaderships skills in himself. Lainie Rowell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrX88adTW9g Lainie Rowell reflects on an administrator who brought the staff in to create solutions! Rowell shares a story about how this leader sought out the help of the staff members by empowering her to create solutions. Stephanie Smith - LINK TBD Stephanie Smith has a unique perspective as an educator who chose to leave admin and go back into the classroom. Smith reflects on an administrator who was invested in all aspects of the school district and who would consistently visit classrooms because they cared about the lessons and wanted to interact with the students. Yasmeen Robbins - https://youtu.be/4f2RP2y5PKA Yasmeen Robbins shares two administrators - both of whom have different aspects of what made them great - one administrator whose transparency creates leaders and another administrator who had an energy that could transform the entire building! Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Join us to catch up with Sean and Lainie and how the connected educators for a powerful learning experience. And we had some fun too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This episode of #MindsetMondays starts off with a shout-out to Lainie Rowell who is one of the authors featured in #BecauseOfATeacher and she is starting her own gratitude journey! Couros reflects on the importance of gratitude and shares a reminder from Patrick Larkin who asked his blog followers to “find one thing each day that you are grateful for that would not have been possible if we were not in these unique circumstances.” Couros shares two questions that he read in an article by Tim Denning, titled, The Most Important Way to Measure Your Day: 1. Did I learn one new thing today? 2. Did I help or inspire one person? Couros also adds a third question: 3. Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me? Couros encourages listeners and viewers to reflect on these three questions and share the answers with others or share using #MindsetMonday! Links: Edutopia Article: Cultivating a Culture of Authentic Gratitude - https://www.edutopia.org/article/cultivating-culture-authentic-gratitude Lainie Rowell: Instagram Gratitude Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcyazZFX2T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Is Gratitude Good for Your Health - https://www.google.com/url?q=https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/is_gratitude_good_for_your_health&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1633038204110000&usg=AOvVaw2gz6_x8GnT6BbqjMLk2Gk0 Patrick Larkin Blog Post: Never A Better Time To Practice #Gratitude - https://www.google.com/url?q=https://patrickmlarkin.blog/2020/03/17/never-a-better-time-to-practice-gratitude/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1633037808558000&usg=AOvVaw1B05LehfevAB3HRI2ASLns The Most Important Way to Measure Your Day - https://medium.com/the-ascent/the-most-important-way-to-measure-your-day-e43a8a042b63 Questions (PIP): What are you grateful for? How will recognizing what you are grateful for help you and help others? Did I learn one new thing today? Did I help or inspire one person? Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me?
In this very special episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey is joined by Lainie Rowell, educator, author, consultant and host of the Lemondade Learning podcast, co-hosting all the way from Huntington Beach, California for Part 2 of a phenomenal conversation series centred around EdTech. Episode 97 continues the conversation of the value and hype that come with EdTech tools, from integrated teaching tools to social media platforms. Chey and Lainie discuss EdTech hype, the over-abundance of EdTech tools and lastly social media, which can be a sensitive topic for so many educators, but also can be of such value in the teaching space. This conversation is not only informative, but also filled with lots of fun comedy to keep you fully entertained! Be sure to stay in touch with Lainie through her website, podcast, books and all the incredible work she is doing within Education! Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/ Podcast: http://lemonadelearning.us/ A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! Are You Looking for Presenters? As we embark on an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators: Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo! Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
Lainie Rowell is an author, who recently penned Evolving Learner. She is also a podcast host, TedX-er, international consultant, experienced educator, and district leader. Lainie was a contributor to the 2019 National Standards of Quality Online Teaching and 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework committee. Today you'll hear practical and insightful thoughts on education. We discuss facing challenges with positivity and sharing control over our classroom with students. Who is Lainie Rowell? [2:02] What are problems of practice? [3:31] It would be cool if… [4:50] Our language and actions as teachers matters [7:39] Go-to advice for increasing engagement [8:51] The community of inquiry [11:44] The relevance of the 3 Ds [14:17] Keeping student-centered learning on track [18:58] Considering your online class' collective strengths [21:11] How can I learn from my students? [24:00] What does C.S. Lewis have to do with peer education? [25:33]
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With the drastic changes occurring in education, how do we propel students, staff and leaders to grow and explore in new ways? This week’s guest, Lainie Rowell, shares how providing opportunities of discovery and social emotional learning will enhance targeted change and innovative ideas for everyone in the organization. In this episode, we discuss: Learning to Listen instead of Acting like the Expert The importance of Spending Time in Reflection “Evolving Learner” And Lainie’s new podcast, “Lemonade Learning” About Lainie Rowell:Lainie Rowell is an educator,https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Learner-Shifting-Professional-Development/dp/1544338325 ( author),http://lemonadelearning.us/ ( podcaster), and international consultant who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building. During her more almost 25 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkBg52TTAUY&feature=youtu.be ( TEDx Speaker) with more than 15 years of experience presenting at regional, national, and international conferences includinghttp://novemberlearning.com/blc/ ( Building Learning Communities (BLC)) and thehttp://www.lead3.org/ ( Leadership 3.0 Symposium). Lainie was a contributor to thehttps://www.nsqol.org/the-standards/quality-online-teaching/ ( 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching) and on thehttps://aurora-institute.org/resource/inacol-blended-learning-teacher-competency-framework/ ( 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework) committee. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators. From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator forhttp://leadingedgecertification.org/ ( Leading Edge Certification), a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies. She led the creation and curation of all four certifications, Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader. Follow Lainie RowellWebsite: http://lainierowell.com/ (http://LainieRowell.com/) Twitter: http://twitter.com/lainierowell (http://twitter.com/lainierowell) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/ (https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainierowell) Facebook: https://facebook.com/lainierowellEDU (https://facebook.com/lainierowellEDU) Podcast: http://lemonadelearning.us (http://lemonadelearning.us) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544338325/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1544338325&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0bcdd1f36f8061df5650d6cf5d0a2809 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image.png () Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and...
Today's episode is (appropriately) a collaboration between Lemonade Learning and Focus on K-12. Lainie Rowell and Brianna Hodges join me as we discuss collaboration. Adults are expected to collaborate on almost everything they do at work, but unless it's specifically noted on an assignment that students should collaborate, it's considered cheating when they do. We also touch on a few other elements of collaboration along the way- let's dive in! Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast
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Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, podcaster, and international speaker. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. She is a TEDx speaker and has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education since 2014. Lainie is also the ...
Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month's highlights, you will hear some great insights from Steve Bollar, Dr. Brad Gustafson, Kim Strobel, Dr. Principal El, Lainie Rowell, and Dr. Derrick Love!Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Lainie Rowell is an amazing educator and author! This episode offers a bonus where you can win a copy of Rowell's book, Evolving Learner, by leaving a comment below about your own learning and how it has evolved over time or by sharing an experience you have had during your own professional learning. Rowell and Couros talk about how learning out loud can help the world - and ourselves. When we think about how we are learning and what we are putting out there, we evolve as learners. Hear Rowell's best advice for professional learning days and how we can be fluid with our learning preferences. Links: Lainie Rowell Website - https://www.lainierowell.com/ Lainie Rowell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/ Lainie Rowell Twitter - https://twitter.com/lainierowell Brain Writing -https://www.mycoted.com/Brainwriting#:~:text=BrainWriting%20is%20a%20technique%20similar,trigger%20for%20their%20own%20ideas Equfinality and Todd Rose - https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/12/why-everything Lemonade Learning Podcast with Brianna Hodges and Lainie Rowell - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lemonade-learning-brianna-hodges-lainie-AOwdkFUITvB/ Clive Thompson Quote (Tweet): https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/954825360713179136 Blog Post about Clive Thompson Quote: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/9041 Armchair Expert Podcast - https://armchairexpertpod.com/ How to Win Friends and Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Guest Bio: Stephanie Rothstein has been an educator for 18 years, is a Mentor, Speaker, Writer, as well as a Google Innovator, Trainer & Coach. She is an EdTech TOSA for Los Gatos Saratoga School District in California, Co-Chair of a Design Thinking pathway and teacher of English 9. Stephanie is most proud of her TedX Talk "My Year of Yes to Me" published on Ted.com; writing multiple articles for Edutopia and more, creating CanWeTalkEDU, and co-founding Global GEG. Episode Summary: In this episode, Stephanie highlights how she engages students in inquiry-based learning by using the 3 Ds. She recently co-wrote an Edutopia article on this subject entitled Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged with Lainie Rowell. If you're looking for tools and strategies you can use tomorrow to garner deeper engagement from students, you're going to love this episode. Timestamps: Twitter for educators - is it worth it? [2:07] How Stephanie's EduTopia article came to be [5:50] Step One - Discover [8:00] What's an EduProtocol? [9:10] What are ThinSlides? [9:36] Creative uses for images to foster discovery [11:14] Discovery in practice: Stephanie's service learning project [12:28] Step Two - Discuss [16:04] FlipGrid for reflection [17:23] Capturing student voice [18:05] Step Three - Demonstrate [20:02] Feedback as a circular process [20:43] Authentic audiences and outside guests [21:20] Stephanie's best takeaway from doing inquiry learning virtually [23:05] What bumper bowling has to do with inquiry-based learning [23:24] Demonstrate in practice: Stephanie's travel blog [54:09] How to remove limiting factors [25:27] Want to be a thought partner with Stephanie? [26:57] Resource Links: Stephanie's Edutopia Article - Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged by Stephanie Rothstein and Lainie Rowell EduProtocols ThinSlides from Steven J. McGriff, Ph.D. and YouTube video for more guidance Question Formulation Technique (aka QFT) FlipGrid Canva AdobeSpark Stephanie's Service Learning Slides Stephanie's Travel Blog Template
Lainie Rowell and George Couros have a powerful conversation about how we recognize and promote the learning of others. Rowell also reflects on an admin that impacted her as a learner. Listen on to hear more about how Rowell was empowered by a school leader and hear Rowell and Couros go into depth on the following questions: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? Links: Lainie Rowell Website - https://www.lainierowell.com/ Lemonade Learning - https://lemonade-learning.simplecast.com/ Quotes: "I was taught...if you want to change behavior, you are supposed to recognize six positives for every one negative." LR "...if there is something that we are trying to get kids to do that is promoting their own learning, we have to think about how we are reinforcing the good things they do… - LR Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Lainie Rowell - educator, author, international consultant, and podcaster - shares her thoughts on virtual learning best practices, the difference between professional development and professional learning, getting kids connected globally, and her "go-to" gif.
Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, podcaster, and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building. During her 22 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1200 teachers at 33 schools. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is a TEDx Speaker with more than 15 years of experience presenting at local, regional, and international conferences including Building Learning Communities (BLC) and the Leadership 3.0 Symposium. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators. Learn more about Lainie at lainierowell.com.Dr. Kristy Andre is an educator who is always thinking of ways to evolve and grow and hopes to always provide a space for everyone to feel loved, cared for, and safe. She has a Masters in Education from Concordia University, Irvine, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Kristy has served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. She has taught in a traditional classroom setting, a non-traditional classroom setting, and has taught in South Africa for two years. Kristy also serves as an adjunct professor where she teaches in the Masters in Educational Technology program. Learn more about Kristy at kristyandre.com.Dr. Lauren Steinmann is an educator, administrator, and lifelong learner who is passionate about helping students and teachers thrive in their school communities and in the world. She has taught multiple elementary grades and served as a Digital Learning Coach and Teacher on Special Assignment in STEM and currently works as an elementary principal in Southern California. Lauren holds a Masters in Educational Administration from Concordia University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Lauren loves meeting and connecting with educators from around the world and sharing her love of learning as a presenter and speaker at conferences including CA STEAM Symposium, LEAD3, EdTalk, NGSS Rollout, Cotsen STEAM Ahead, and CUE Conferences. Find Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenMStein.
The BeerEDU Podcast Episode 095: A Little of Everything with Lainie Rowell. Kyle & Ben chat with Lainie Rowell (@LainieRowell) about her journey in 23 years of education, the process of being a TED Talk speaker, how the dynamics of social media for professional development have changed, and what she hopes educators and society have learned and can apply from the pandemic. Check out the shownotes for this episode at www.beeredupodcast.com. Have any feedback or suggestions for Kyle and Ben? Want them to talk about a topic that interests you or want to learn something about beer? Send them an email at info@beeredupodcast.com, tweet them @BeerEDUPod and use #BeerEDUPod, hit up Beeredupodcast on Facebook, follow on Instagram @beeredupod, check out the YouTube channel at bit.ly/beereduyoutube or drop a voicemail using the Anchor app. And please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcasting app to help others find the podcast! Visit www.beeredupodcast.com for more information on Kyle & Ben, episodes, etc. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, click on the Contact and Subscription Info link of the website and fill out our guest form! The BeerEDU Podcast is partnered with School Rubric to bring you great content from educators around the world! Learn more by visiting www.schoolrubric.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-beeredu-podcast/support
Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building.During her 22 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools.As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is a TEDx Speaker with more than 15 years of experience presenting at local, regional, and international conferences including Building Learning Communities (BLC) and the Leadership 3.0 Symposium.Lainie was a contributor to the 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching and on the 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework committee.Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators.From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator for Leading Edge Certification, a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies. She led the creation and curation of all four certifications, Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader.Lainie is honored to be an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and Google for Education Certified Innovator. She has also been recognized as Teacher of the Year and was featured in OC Family Magazine as one of 10 Teachers Making a Difference. In 2011, she was elected to CUE's Board of Directors. During her six years on the CUE Board, she served as Secretary and Member at Large on the Executive Committee. Brianna Hodges is committed to helping educators reframe perspectives to positively transform the story of school. Pulling from her experiences as a marketing & PR executive turned English classroom teacher and basketball coach turned district administrator and nationally-known educational consultant and speaker, Brianna shares how story serves as the foundation of learning, the cornerstone of culture, and the catalyst to transformation with classrooms, districts, conferences, and stages across the nation.She holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Instructional Design and Technology. She has learned, listened, and led in classrooms and in central administration since 2009. At the district level, she served as Director of Digital Learning and Director of Learning Experience and Engagement, specializing in instructional coaching, purposeful pedagogy, transformative implementation, and engaged learning for all ages and stages. Noted for her innovative approach to learning, Bri was named K12 Administrator to Watch (2018) and Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). She serves as national faculty for Future Ready Schools and spokesperson for Future Ready Instructional Leaders. Bri is widely recognized for her superpowers of storytelling, capacity for connection, and commitment to empathy and equity.When Brianna isn't leading a session, diving into strategy, learning and vlogging about education happenings, or waiting to board an airplane, you can find her pacing the sidelines at her son's games, encouraging her daughter's affinity for slime and YouTube, wrangling longhorns and horses at her family farm, or finding moments of laughter and connection with family and friends. WEBSITE & SOCIALS:Briannahodges.cominstagram.com/bhodgesEDUtwitter.com/bhodgesEDUfacebook.com/bhodgesEDU