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On this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, we continue our conversation with mentor Inez Ramirez, NBCT, from Maricopa Unified School District — this time, with one of her teacher mentees, Anthony Gonzalez.  Through the episode, Inez and Anthony share with host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and discuss with each other how they worked together through the past year and the ways Inez' instructional mentoring support has had a deep impact on Anthony and his students. Inez and Anthony's conversation centers on some specific ways that they have been working to strengthen Anthony's instructional practices. This dynamic mentor-mentee duo guides us through their year-long learning journey together and touches on specific elements of Anthony's practice that they have focused on to create a more engaging environment for students and strengthen the impact of Anthony's teaching on his students. The podcast closes with Anthony reflecting on the past school year and the ways he has built his “toolbox.” He shares with us how others are helping him to reflect and continue to grow as he learns how to apply new skills in his instructional practice. Anthony reminds us of the importance of reflection as we continue to grow and evolve as professionals and calls us to be open to learning and talking about our practice. Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore how you might further connect students to community and co-design learning opportunities unique to your location. Find the reflection guide at this link. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

On this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, you will meet Inez Ramirez, NBCT, a mentor with the Maricopa Unified School District. Inez walks us through her role as an instructional mentor for beginning teachers and the ways mentoring supports teachers in her district. She shares how she not only differentiates the support she provides but the various ways that she meets the needs of her mentees and maximizes their time spent connecting. Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and Inez reinforce that the mentor-mentee support structures are built on trusting relationships.  As a mentor through the Arizona K12 Center's Arizona New Teacher Support Program, Inez worked on a case study about her mentorship of one teacher in particular this past year. She shares a bit about how she worked with that teacher, Anthony Gonzalez. Inez also provides advice on how to avoid stressors that are inevitable for teachers. Anthony's growth demonstrates the ways instructional mentoring can help strengthen the impact of early career educators.  Be sure to tune in to the next episode when we will hear from both Inez and her mentee Anthony about their work together through the past year. Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to further explore and apply the power of mentoring. Find the reflection guide at this link. Learn more about Joellen Killion's work Are You Coaching Heavy or Light? and Coaching heavy, coaching light: How to deepen professional practice.  Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center's professional learning opportunities and mentoring and induction support at azk12.org.

So far in this series on More Than Mentoring, we've been talking about mentoring you receive as a classroom teacher. On today's episode, we step inside Northern Arizona University's College of Education and talk with two faculty about how they mentor student teachers.  Bobby Macias and Ashley Esparza are both teach and support pre-service educators at NAU. They share with host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, about the current realities of supporting pre-service educators and the conversations they are having with those they support. As we explore the mentoring components of pre-service support, Bobby talks about reflective practice and the ways educators strive to meet the needs of every student. Ashley discusses how to model authentic reflection in practice as a way of making this practice more authentic for pre-service students.  Ashley and Bobby also provide a deep dive into how they support pre-service educators and the incredibly rich experience that students in NAU's education programs have an opportunity to experience. They detail the collaborative supports available to pre-service educators in order to help them be fully prepared for a successful entry into their career. Juliana also explores what Ashley and Bobby have had the opportunity to learn as they mentor future educators and the ways in which we are learning to sustain educators and teachers in classrooms. Bobby and Ashley wrap up this episode with how they feel that mentorship supports educators in the field and the impact that this has on students. Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore how you might further connect students to community and co-design learning opportunities unique to your location. Find the reflection guide at this link. Learn more about the NAU education program at nau.edu/college-education. Learn more about mentoring and educator support offered by the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

This week I have the opportunity to sit down with TLC 2025 keynote speaker Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, to explore what it really means to create schools where joy and justice aren't just ideas — they're lived experiences.Juliana's story is compelling. As a bilingual, first-generation immigrant, her journey into education has been deeply personal, and that lived experience shows up in every part of her practice.Throughout our conversation, Juliana talks about how her background has shaped not only how she teaches, but why she teaches. She emphasizes the central role of community and reflection — two elements we know are foundational for authentic learning and growth. Her "Choice and Just Framework" is all about reimagining the classroom as a space for collaboration rather than compliance, where students are seen, heard, and valued.What I found especially powerful is Juliana's unwavering belief that classrooms can be places of both rigor and joy — that justice and belonging aren't add-ons, but essential. If you're an educator looking to build inclusive, affirming environments where every student's strengths are honored, this conversation offers not just inspiration, but real insights you can act on.Thank you for being a part of our community. Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.Learn more about TLC 2025:https://shorturl.at/E9wTaLearn more about the Virtual Institute:https://shorturl.at/dXnK6

Emmett Burnton and Ryan Donovan are two teachers both working in the social studies department at Boulder Creek High School in Deer Valley Unified School District. Not only colleagues, Emmett and Ryan have become mentors and coaches for each other. In today's episode, 3Ps in a Pod hosts Kathleen Paulsen, NBCT, and Marlys Weaver talk with these outstanding educators about how they mentor each other to be their professional best and continue to evolve their practice. Both teachers were also recognized for their teaching practice by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Emmett is the 2025 AEF Teacher of the Year, while Ryan is a 2025 AEF Ambassador for Excellence. Emmett and Ryan share with Kathleen and Marlys how they connected at Boulder Creek and how their strengths differ and compliment each other. They also reflect on other educators and moments that guided their teacher development. Both teachers explore in depth how they work to develop intentional and thoughtful lessons and assessments. They discuss their reflective practice and how it has positively impacted students.  Emmett calls us to think about mentorship in a way that creates deep relationships. These relationships help us really see our students and our peers in meaningful ways. Ryan shares about the value of protected time for collegial support and mentoring and the professional growth that results. He asks us to think about a mentor relationship as an opportunity for open dialogue and not about spending time focusing on deficits.   Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore how you might further connect students to community and co-design learning opportunities unique to your location. Find the reflection guide at this link. Here are a couple additional resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Carol Dweck's on growth mindsets About Parker J. Palmer The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life by Parker J. Palmer Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Dr. Andy Kahn of Understood.org returns to 3Ps in a Pod to talk about what to know about students with learning and thinking differences and also how mentors can help teachers in supporting these students, all on this third episode of our series on More Than Mentoring. Dr. Kahn asks both teachers and mentors to have a working knowledge of our classroom and students in a holistic and meaningful way. Mentoring cannot only help teachers prepare for the content and logistical elements of what needs to be delivered in the classroom but also for the emotional aspect as well. Mentoring is a way to support a growth mindset, set teachers on a path for success, and set students on a successful path of learning and growing as well, he shares. 3Ps Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and Dr. Kahn also explore Universal Design of Learning and how this approach can support early career teachers as well. Dr. Kahn provides realistic examples of how UDL can be applied to our practice to support learners and mentees and create environments that help to remove the stigma some students experience and lower demands teachers may experience. Dr. Kahn reinforces the idea of modeling what we expect from our learners. He asks us to stay mindful of modeling how we navigate through moments of need or dysregulation and navigate executive functions; we are establishing the environment that we hope our learners and mentees will feel comfortable demonstrating back. Dr. Kahn asks us to evaluate our practice: if we are asking mentees or learners to do more than we are willing to do ourselves, then we need to reassess and determine what we are asking and why. Dr. Kahn leaves us with thoughts around flexibility that unlock learning opportunities that will serve our students in ways that help them feel safe, engaged and support lifelong learning.  Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use this reflection guide to further explore how you can connect this episode to your work. Learn more about the resources mentioned in this podcast at understood.org. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Join host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, on this episode of 3Ps in a Pod as she connects with Sarah Brown Wessling, NBCT, an Iowa-grown educator who is as passionate as ever about what she does and finding ways to make deep connections. In this second episode of our series “More Than Mentoring,” Sarah explains how she collapses the space between mentor and teacher in order to be in a collaborative relationship with her mentees.  Sarah Brown Wessling is a high school English teacher and the director of the National Teacher of the Year program, which gives her the opportunity to work with the state teachers of the year. She is a fierce advocate for the profession and a mentor who embodies curiosity and kindness. Sarah pushes us to explore our teaching identity and to examine how we mentor teachers to ensure we aren't telling teachers how to establish a teaching identity but supporting them in discovering their own teaching identity through reflection. She also explains why and how she crafts invitations for learning and how that impacts trust, autonomy, respect, and community.  Sarah and Juliana talk deeply about developing relationships and how limiting our idea of mentoring to specifically timed meetings can limit those relationships. Mentors, whether working with students or adults, should consider establishing connection points that allow for rolling and continuous conversations. Sarah coaches us to be the most interested person in the room and ask questions that will support growth. She shares that questions are like “pulleys” and, when we are genuinely curious, questions pull us closer.  Don't forget that Sarah reminds us that listening is leadership and a gift. Often those we are listening to have the answer in themselves and just need the encouraging nudge of hearing their words back to them to know they are seen and that they are moving in the right direction. Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore your approach to mentoring. Find the reflection guide at this link. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org. 

Celeta Devine is a seasoned educational leader, author, and instructional coach with over 21 years of experience in building teacher capacity, fostering student success, and she holds her Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. Celeta is a two-time Teacher of the Year awardee, recognized for her exemplary instructional practices and dedication to student success. She also holds National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adult English Language Arts, showcasing her advanced expertise in education. She is the author of So You Think You Can Coach? 10 Instructional Plays That Build Teacher Capacity, offering practical strategies and research-based insights to empower educators in diverse settings. As the founder of Diverse Learning Practices, Celeta collaborates with schools to enhance instructional practices and promote professional growth for teachers. In addition, Celeta is the founder of L.E.A.D. (Leadership Excellence and Direction), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development and mentorship. Her work reflects her passion for education, community impact, and inspiring future generations to lead with purpose. Her book, So You Think You Can Coach?, is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book provides real-world strategies and actionable tools for educators, featuring interviews with accomplished coaches, including Division I leaders. To connect with Celeta, follow her on Facebook and Instagram under Celeta Devine or Diverse Learning Practices, or for more information, visit www.dlpeducation.org or email Celeta at cdevine@dlpeducation.org.

While we focus on K-12 education at the Arizona K12 Center, today on 3Ps in a Pod, we're talking about a particular pathway for high school graduates. Today, Amanda Schmidt, a senior development director with NAU Advancement, joins us to talk about ways to remove or lower barriers to post-secondary education and how, as a community, we can all participate in helping others achieve success by lowering financial barriers. Amanda shares about why she encourages students to lead with curiosity when considering post-secondary possibilities and the importance of reaching out to find out what support may exist. There are many avenues available to support students as they attempt to navigate funding and potential gaps in their funding. Amanda offers several suggestions for how students can fill these gaps while pursuing opportunities.  As students are investigating what they may want to pursue post-secondary, Amanda suggests starting by being radically honest about what brings you joy and what ignites your passion. She also encourages potential students or program participants to explore the supports that may exist at the place or program you are exploring and ensure they also align with your values.  On this podcast, listeners will learn more about the various arms of support designed to assist students pursuing a college or university path. Amanda explains how completing the FAFSA can be a way of sourcing needs-based funds but should also be a point of asking further questions.  Amanda and 3Ps host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, also explore how we can be a part of the community that helps move future generations of students forward and what large impacts that community generosity can have on students.    Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore how you might support removing barriers to post-secondary opportunities. Find the reflection guide at this link. Here are other related resources to today's episode: NAU Foundation: https://www.foundationnau.org Contact Amanda Schmidt about making a donation Amanda.Schmidt@nau.edu NAU Financial Aid: https://nau.edu/office-scholarships-financial-aid/  Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Have you been wondering about how we can more deeply connect students to their local communities? Have you been curious about exploring how to co-construct learning opportunities with students? On this seventh episode of our 3Ps in a Pod series on "Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools," we are investigating ways to strengthen the connection between students and community. Leading the potential for bridging connections between students and the community is Josh Schachter, director and founder of CommunityShare, based in Tucson. Learning from Josh's experience in this work, he shares with us how he and his team set out to build a “human library” and help others make meaningful connections. Josh and 3Ps host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, explore the need that CommunityShare fills through its rich and diverse resources and experiences. Josh shares how his team has developed a “learning ecosystem”, how we can tap into deep funds of knowledge by lifting the assets of families, and the impact that authentic engagement has on students and the community. CommunityShare cares deeply about teachers and invests in them and their leadership skills through the Educator Fellowship Program. Through the support provided, teachers have an opportunity to learn more about redesigning learning experiences while developing their own caring network of peers. The program affords teachers a chance to explore their mindsets, work on a concrete project, and then spend the length of the fellowship co-designing the learning experience with a community partner. Josh encourages us to start where we are and then be open to how projects can scale up and expand. He also calls on us to expand the way that we think about education and how this might impact economic mobility. CommunityShare seeks to bring people together to work on challenges and build networks based on what does unite individuals.  Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore how you might further connect students to community and co-design learning opportunities unique to your location. Find the reflection guide at this link. Learn more about CommunityShare at communityshare.org. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Liberatory Design is an approach to changing what is and creating a whole ecosystem that best supports all students. It is a process and practice to create designs that help interrupt inequity and increase opportunity for those most impacted by oppression. In this episode, host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, talks with Kathleen Osta from National Equity Project about Liberatory Design. Kathleen and Juliana explore the 12 mindsets of Liberatory Design and how they support collaborative work. These mindsets must be applied with intentionality and can support healing, being seen, and humanizing our spaces. The Liberatory Design Mindsets support us in reconnecting with one another as full human beings, which allows us to then bring our best thinking forward and design systems in innovative ways. Kathleen calls on us to think about how we create and tend to the conditions where together we are not only taking actions to learn but to also transform power. She reflects on how we talk about complex issues without blame or shame, come together to define the problem, and create new ways of doing things. Including those closest to a problem to generate a solution helps interest holders to feel seen and understood. This can shift the culture of a space and deepen relationships.     Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore what new strategies you might want to try and how you will intentionally create an environment that explores curiosities you might have about fostering deep relationships with families/caregivers and the community. Find the reflection guide at this link. Here are other related resources to today's episode: Learn more about Liberatory Design at liberatorydesign.com Learn more about National Equity Project More about the Stanford D School and Liberatory Design Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

In this episode, we welcome back Principal Jose Lara from Gilbert High School in Anaheim (California) Union School District and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Teresa Hill of Tucson Values Teachers and a former coach and principal. They build upon the previous episode's conversation, this time exploring the impact of deep relationships with families and caregivers and how these help influence school climate and culture.   Dr. Hill and Principal Lara also explore what community means and how to build community among parents/caregivers. They discuss ways we can build deeper relationships and shift culture by building on assets. Principal Lara also discusses being inclusive in our language and honoring the many family structures that support our students.  3Ps host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, engages both guests in deep conversation about moving from transactional to more relational interactions and engagements with families/caregivers and community members. Dr. Hill and Principal Lara both offer ways that they have been successful in building relationships with families and community members through common happenings. By viewing these engagements as opportunities to engage and build relationships, we can shift the dynamics of interactions and strengthen the connections all interest holders experience. Principal Lara and Dr. Hill also give us ideas of next steps to make our spaces more inclusive of families, parents, caregivers, and community members.  We invite you to join Principal Lara and Dr. Hill as they paint a picture of their vision for healthy and thriving schools and take a few minutes to dream freely and paint a picture of what this vision looks like in your context.  Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore what new strategies you might want to try and how you will intentionally create an environment that explores curiosities you might have about fostering deep relationships with families/caregivers and the community. Find the reflection guide at this link. Here are other related resources to today's episode: Learn more about Gilbert High School at gilbert.auhsd.us. Learn more about Tucson Values Teachers at tucsonvaluesteachers.org. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

In this enlightening episode of New Teacher Talk, Dr. Monica Boehle, NBCT, provides invaluable strategies for early career teachers on how to effectively prepare for and conduct progress conferences with students and their caregivers. The conversation centers around the significance of gathering student reflections, showcasing grade-level work exemplars, maintaining focused discussions, meticulous note-taking, and following up on action items post-conference. Key Takeaways: Gathering Student Reflections: Importance of collecting insights from students about their learning journey. Exemplars of Grade-Level Work: Utilizing student work samples to illustrate expected standards and achievement. Focusing the Conversation: Strategies to keep discussions centered on student progress and goals. Note-Taking: The value of documenting key points during the conference for future reference and follow-up. Action Steps: Follow through on identified next steps to support student learning and development. Resources: Student to Grown Up Letter: A tool for facilitating student reflections and fostering their voice in the conference process. Student Conference Agenda Sheet: An effective resource for organizing notes and ensuring comprehensive discussions during conferences. Goals: The primary objective is to establish strong collaborative partnerships with caregivers that enhance student learning by recognizing individual progress, strengths, and areas for improvement. Keywords: Progress Conferences, Student Reflections, Exemplars, Note-Taking, Action Steps, Collaborative Partnerships, Early Career Teachers, Student Voice, Teaching Strategies.

Author and teacher Patrick Harris will remind you to channel the magic of teaching in this episode of 3Ps in a Pod. He reflects on how teaching is human work and why showing up authentically is so important for both the teachers and the students.   This season are exploring healthy and thriving environments for strong connections and strong schools. Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, connects you with various guests to help us explore this idea from diverse perspectives and help us think critically about how we all work together to create strong schools that center our students. Through this series, you'll find both thought-provoking conversations and complimentary professional learning materials linked in our show notes.   In this episode, we explore reflection, what it means to create space for healing, and connect to humanity. Patrick shares with us what this can look like and the importance of radical empathy. He encourages us to develop a reflective practice rooted in truth, how this all connects to healing, and will help us to deepen relationships with students, staff, peers, families/caregivers, and others.    Juliana and Patrick explore the mentee-mentor relationship and the reciprocal nature of learning, feedback, and reflection. Patrick shares with us that by drawing on our own experiences and connecting with the why behind what we do, we can shape classroom environments that are truly inclusive.     We hope that after you listen to this episode you will engage in deep reflection, either with another person or on your own, in order to further explore the ideas that Patrick offered. Find the reflection guide at this link.   Read about Patrick's book The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers at this link.   Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Welcome back to a new season of 3Ps in a Pod! This season we will deeply explore a focus on healthy and thriving environments for strong connections and strong schools.    Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, will be connecting you with various guests who will help us explore this idea from diverse perspectives and help us think critically about how we all work together to create strong schools that center our students. Through this series, you'll find both thought-provoking conversations and complimentary professional learning materials linked in our show notes.   In this first episode, we connect with Taryl Hansen, NBCT, and Mary Bouley to investigate how understanding Cognitive Coaching moves can help us reach greater levels of success in professional and personal relationships through improved communication and collaboration skills anchored in compassion. Discover how these ideas can help shift mental models and develop patterns and skills for listening and responding, and learn why communication is a way of being with one another, not just a skill.    Taryl and Mary share how we can further build trust and communicate to others that we believe in them. They discuss how we can support others to be more empowered and self-reliant and ask us to think about how we continue to show students and others that we honor their thinking and encourage a sharing of viewpoints. Mary and Taryl also encourage us to think about what we really mean when we talk about building capacity and what that looks like.    Continue your learning After listening to this episode, use the reflection guide to explore this episode in a way that further impacts who you are and how you are showing up in your work and in your relationships. Find the reflection guide at this link. Here are other related resources to today's episode: “What's All the Hype about Cognitive Coaching?”, an earlier episode with Mary Bouley and Taryl Hansen, NBCT, referenced in this episode Registration for the next Cognitive Coaching Foundations series at the Arizona K12 Center Learn about how to bring Cognitive Coaching Foundations, Advanced Cognitive Coaching, or customized Cognitive Coaching training to your school or district at this link.   Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

What happens when a black male math teacher sets out to challenge the norms in education? You're about to get an enlightening perspective from our guest, James O'Neal, who has navigated the intricacies of teaching in diverse environments. Listen in as James and I uncover the unexpected realities of teacher shortages - or the surprising absence of them in certain areas - and share our personal journeys into the teaching profession. You'll gain insights into the paramount importance of showing genuine care for students and maintaining high expectations, and how these crucial elements shape learning experiences and student achievements.From the saturated job market James encountered in Pittsburgh to the strategic moves he made to secure a permanent teaching role, we dive into the complexities of navigating teacher shortages and the subbing system. We explore data's critical role in modern education, emphasizing real-time assessments and supportive environments that foster both teacher and student success. This episode is packed with practical advice on classroom management, the power of effective planning, and the necessity of a positive school climate. Discover how meticulous preparation can prevent classroom disruptions and enhance student engagement.Links:99% A Human, 1% Amazing Paperback Book: https://www.onepercentamazing.com/99% A Human, 1% Amazing Course: https://onepercentamazing.com/completecourseIMPACT: https://newteacherbigimpact.com/waitlistConnect with Daryl: Website: https://darylwilliamsjr.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarylWilliamsJrOfficial

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Dr. Brown has some great tips as he discusses the 10 Keys to a Mentally Healthy Child. See the show notes below for additional resources. Show Notes for Mentally Healthy Kids: Raising Healthy Teenagers: Equipping Your Child to Navigate the Pitfalls and Dangers of Teen Life(Parenting Guide Provides Practical Solutions to Help Kids Get to a Healthy Path Post Pandemic): Kersting: 9781540900319: Amazon.com: Books Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves: Vanessa Green Allen, M.Ed., NBCT: 9781641524964: Amazon.com: Books

Recorded initially on March 13th during a Civic Learning Week Webinar:Learn how to discuss policy and politics in your classroom with less stress! This panel features Dr. Bill Bianoc, Research Lead of Policy vs Politics, and James Coan, Executive Director of More Like US. Elizabeth Evans, M.Ed., NBCT, Program Director for Civic Education, will moderate the discussion.Topics will include simple steps to vet data for your classroom better and how closing the “Perception Gap” (the finding that Americans are more similar across the political spectrum than they typically think) can facilitate better classroom civil discourse.Policy vs Politics WebsiteInstagram LinkedInMore Like Us WebsiteLinkedIn  Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools. Today, 3Ps in a Pod host Donnie talks with four educators from Litchfield Elementary School District about how they have structured and grown their support for National Board Certification candidates to, in turn, better support students. Joining us from Litchfield Elementary School District are New National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Sarah Beyer; National Board candidate Norma Coria; and Allison Paterno, NBCT, and Miriam Wilson, NBCT, two National Board candidate support providers. Miriam and Allison share about the support they received when they were going through the National Board Certification and how that inspired them to build out more support for others in their district. They reference how both COVID and the Arizona K12 Center's National Board Academy pushed them to be creative in how they provide support. They share the ways support can look, including providing time for candidates to work on their components and stipends for NBCTs in the district. All four share about why they pursued National Board Certification, and they reflect on the impact the process has had on them as individual educators and on students and their district. Learn more about National Board support in Arizona at azk12.org. Attend this summer's Arizona National Board Academy to help expand your district's National Board support. Learn more and register at azk12.org/nbacademy2024. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Explore the world of Cognitive Coaching — a transformative approach unlocking minds and elevating problem-solving skills — in this episode of 3Ps in a Pod with educators and facilitators Taryl Hansen, NBCT, and Mary Bouley. Taryl and Mary talk about the history of Cognitive Coaching and give an overview of this approach to coaching that mediates thinking and prioritizes teacher autonomy. They make it clear that Cognitive Coaching is one of multiple coaching tools to be used in particular situations but not all. The pair also address misconceptions or assumptions some people have about Cognitive Coaching. Some of those misconceptions include the ideas that educators don't actually have time to coach in this way or that Cognitive Coaching is only suited for more advanced educators. Together with 3Ps host Kathleen, who has also completed both Cognitive Coaching Foundations and the Advanced Seminar, they reflect on their own experiences with this coaching style.   Find upcoming Cognitive Coaching events at azk12.org/events. Register early, as these events consistently fill up.   Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

In this podcast episode, we are joined by Ashley Cuthbertson, an expert in culturally responsive music education. Ashley shares her insights and experiences, providing valuable information for music educators looking to make their teaching more culturally responsive. Let's explore how to make music education more inclusive and relevant for diverse learners. Key Conversations: Introduction to Ashley Cuthbertson: Ashley introduces herself, her background as a former music educator, and her mission to make music education culturally responsive. The Early Struggles: Ashley reflects on her initial challenges as a music educator and shares a pivotal moment when she realized the importance of understanding her students beyond their names. The Need for Culturally Responsive Teaching: Ashley emphasizes the need for teachers to go beyond just teaching and make learning contextualized and relevant for their students. First Year Teachers and Culturally Responsive Teaching: Ashley provides insights into how first-year teachers, and educators in general, can start incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices into their classrooms. Overcoming Pushback: Ashley addresses common pushback from educators and the underlying fear that often leads to resistance. She encourages teachers to believe in the power of what they do. The Power of Music Education: Ashley highlights the transformative power of music education and how it can impact students' lives in profound ways. Ashley Cuthbertson, M.Ed, NBCT (she/her) is the Founder & Principal Consultant of A. Cuthbertson Consulting, LLC, an educational consulting firm that partners with schools, school districts, and organizations to help music educators develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to deliver instruction that is culturally responsive & relevant to the diverse and ever-changing needs of today's learners so that all students have an equitable pathway to success in music. Described as an "engaging and charismatic" teacher educator, Ashley has delivered over 100 professional development sessions through her school district and organization partnerships, serving hundreds of music educators across the U.S. and internationally with 95% of attendees highly recommending her sessions. Additionally, she provides instructional coaching services to a small number of music educators each year. A Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Ashley holds a Master's in Education, as well as certifications in the Kodály approach and Arts integration. Ashley has over thirteen years of experience in education as a general music & choral educator, a band educator, a K-12 musicianship instructor, a private lessons instructor, lead teacher, new teacher coach, adjunct professor, curriculum writer, speaker, and consultant. A passionate advocate for music education, Ashley additionally serves the National Association for Music Education as a member of the Repertoire Diversity Task Force and the Virginia Music Educators Association as chair of the DEI Council. Learn more at https://ashleycuthbertson.com/about-us/ Connect with Ashley through: Instagram: @ACuthbertson10 (https://www.instagram.com/acuthbertson10/) Facebook: @ACuthbertsonConsulting (https://www.facebook.com/ACuthbertsonConsulting/) Twitter: @ACuthbertson10 (https://twitter.com/ACuthbertson10) Resource: "Happy Birthday, Dr. King!: A music unit to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr" - Blog post & free resource download (link) __________________________ Check out our blog post about this episode here Sign up for the Reflect and Renew challenge right here. Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Get your copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedomesticmusician/message

I was a coach before I was a teacher. Literally, I volunteered as a football coach right after I graduated from high school. I played three years of high school and four years of college football, and I had position coaches, defensive coordinators, and head coaches all involved in my development as a player. Some of my coaches were good, some weren't, but I was reliant on them in a way which is hard to explain. Today's episode is about growing veteran teachers, but we are going to invest most of our time and attention into examining the coaching relationship rather than the technical aspects of coaching. Why? Why talk about the relationship instead of the actual nuts and bolts of working with veteran teachers? I think you already know the answer…  Celebrations: New beginnings upon new beginnings Let me begin by clarifying some terms and connecting some dots:·      Your two primary responsibilities:o   Keeping people safeo   Support and grow your teachers·      Support and growth·      The flywheel (e.g. coaching cycle)·      The conundrum: how do we choose the first PD? This is the essential question, especially for veteran teachers.·      Back to coaching:o   As an athlete, §  I was dependent on my coaches§  I assumed they knew more than I did§  I was highly motivated to get better§  The power differential was hugeo   As a teacher§  The dependency was different§  I was not convinced my principal knew more than I did·      Especially in PE·      Perception v. reality·      What I wanted my classroom to be like§  I was still highly motivated to get better, but…·      I was not as dependent on my principal as I was on my coach·      Asking my coach for extra reps was a plus, asking my admin for extra attention could be perceived as a negative§  The power differential was not as big – I could keep playing without his approval My own story:·      My progression as a teacher (PE, SPED, SS => NBCT)o   Unique challengeso   I was reflectiveo   I had blind spots·      The “official” rubric and the process·      My two real struggleso   Boyso   SPED Lessons from my own experience:·      When we are competent, we can lose sight of how complex our craft is·      We may or may not recognize our own pain points·      We know what we want, even if what we want may not be the most important thing·      In all likelihood, there are many elements of our teaching that we know better than someone who is trying to help us How do we grow veteran teachers?·      Put them in the lead·      Help them clarify their desires, needs, and goalso   Example: Spending way to much time prepping lessons and taking care of a sick parent·      Help them define what success looks likeo   Example: Still have good lessons, but am able to focus on my mom instead of thinking about school·      Help them identify resources and map a plan (e.g. Teaching Middle School ELA and EB academics)·      Be the accountability partner, help gather the data, and then hold up the mirror that helps them to assess how they've done and what comes next·      In short – become a servant A couple cautionary thoughts:·      Trauma·      Growth is a process, not an event. A single “I wonder” statement is not helpful if it isn't a part of a larger process.·      Focus on entering the process based on your capacity. It is better to engage in the process with fidelity with three people and ignore the rest than to do one-offs or be haphazard with 20. Know your capacity and choose appropriately. (see episode 8 Who Should I coach?) – link in show notes.·      To care is to help people grow in the direction they want to grow, and to grow veteran teachers, you need to care.·      You don't know as much as you think you do. We all have biases and gaps which make our ability to determine the “one best thing” a teacher needs to work on an impossible task. The Big IdeaHold up the mirror for the veteran teacher. Get to know them, to understand them – their aspirations, triumphs, burdens, and fears. Help them clarify their own needs – the things that will allow them to gain more joy from teaching. Help them develop a plan for growth. Help them collect and analyze the data around their implementation of new strategies. Hold up the mirror, with caring and a servant's heart. And if you can't do that, don't try and grow your veteran teachers. Show Outro So how do we put this into action? I encourage you to:·      Check in with your veteran teachers this week and ask them three questions:o   What is your teaching super-power?o   What's the biggest difference between who you are now as a teacher, and who you were when you began?o   If you could get students to do one thing differently, what would it be?·      Don't respond to the answers, just listen and think. ·      Do this for a week, and next Tuesday I'll offer some additional steps to build on what you find out. I look forward to seeing you again on Friday when we recap this week's daily emails, which were all about the same theme underlying today's episode – relationships! It was a fun week of emails, so I hope you will tune in. Thank you for including me on your leadership journey. If you'd like to walk more with me, I have a couple simple ways to do so:1.     Invest no money but a little time and download our free checklist on building your support network. That checklist is hanging around for three more days and then it is gone. If you don't have a great support network, begin building a better one today by getting the checklist. Each day you'll also receive some detailed advice about developing your network. If you go to my website at fb.com, you'll be met with a pop-up window – plug in your email and you'll get a link to the checklist. 2.     You can also choose to become a supporting member of our community by contributing $9 a month. You'll get early and unfettered access to our free courses, a discussion area, a library of past content, and the occasional webinar. You will also be helping me to continue investing both time and money in producing this podcast, writing the daily email, and producing free content.3.     Finally, you can become a full member of our APEx community and join me for monthly group coaching and lots of other perks. You can get the details and links for all of these on my website at fb.com Please remember to subscribe and rate this podcast. Rating the show helps others find it, and if you want to be a superfan, consider leaving a review. We are at 17 ratings and four reviews. This is a good start, but increasing those numbers makes it much easier for other assistant principals to find the show.  I'm Frederick Buskey and thank you again for joining me on this episode of the Assistant Principal Podcast. Cheers! Episode 8, Who Should I Coach?: https://theassistantprincipal.transistor.fm/8 Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/ff61713840   

Jacqueline Collins is a National Board Certified business teacher and instructional technology specialist at Mansfield High School. She's been nationally recognized for her contributions to education in the areas of technology integration, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and STEM. She is the Treasurer of the MassCUE Board of Directors, President of the Massachusetts Business Educators Association's Board of Directors, and co-founder of Edcamp Southeastern Massachusetts. She previously held roles as a founding member of the Wharton Educator Advisory Board, a Discovery Education Program Champion, NextGen Personal Finance Fellow, and a DonorsChoose Ambassador. Jacqueline is a Level 2 Google Certified Educator. She's written articles for the Business Education Forum magazine, Kahoot, eSchool News, and was featured with her students in EdSurge multiple times (Economics & Financial Literacy). In her spare time, she loves to be silly with her son, cook, crochet, acquire geeky t-shirts (see #geekyshirtFriday), and support Boston sports teams!Awards include:2023 Knowledge Matters Career Compass in Marketing Award2021 National Business Teacher of the Year2015 Massachusetts Business Teacher of the Year2016 & 2017 Finalist Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year2017 Semifinalist Massachusetts Teacher of the Year2016 Massachusetts PBS Digital Innovator2019 Massachusetts NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: Honorable Mention2019 Jump$tart Coalition Randy Lively, Jr. Pioneer Award2015 Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise EducationConnect on social media:  LinkedIn  |  Twitter  |  Facebook | Instagram

Erin E.H. Austin is a National Board Certified French and AP Art History teacher in Fort Collins, CO, and the author of "The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources" and "Going Global in the World Language Classroom". Ms. Austin is the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers' 2023 Teacher of the Year. She regularly taught yoga from 2009-2021 as an E-RYT 200/RYT 500 yoga instructor, and she now serves on the board of the Abundant Yoga Community, a non-profit whose mission is to bring yoga to those with geographic or financial barriers.Social:Twitter: @Erin-EH-AustinInstagram: @erin_eh_austinLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-eh-austinYoga Teachers of Color to Check Out:Susanna Barkataki: https://www.susannabarkataki.com/Kallie Schut: https://www.rebelyogatribe.co.uk/Dianne Bondy: https://diannebondyyoga.com/Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Yoga Calm: https://www.yogacalm.org/Hoberman Sphere (to use for breath work, especially with children)Erin's Yoga Articles on Elephant Journal:7 Ideas for Yoga Studios to Support Diversity & Inclusion Without Spending Any Money Social Justice & the Yoga World (part 1 of 3)Social Justice & the Yoga World (part 2 of 3)Social Justice & the Yoga World (part 3 of 3) 

Sean is joined by Sarah and Nadine for a great discussion about the National Health Education Standards revision process. They discuss why the standards are being revised currently, the progress the task force has made over the past two years, what lies ahead & more! Nadine Marchessault, MEd, NBCT is the Co-Chair of the National Health Education Standards Task Force. She is also a Health Education Specialist at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Nadine has 17 years of experience in education (PreK-12), which includes service as a teacher and leader. She specializes in health education and mentoring to improve student learning and teacher practice. She is Experienced in designing curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned to National Health Education Standards. Nadine has facilitated and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to review, adopt, and implement National Health Education Standards in the Hawai‘i State Department of Education.Sarah Sparrow Benes (she/her) is currently an Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator of the School Health Education program at Southern Connecticut State University and SHAPE America's President. She transitioned from her role as an Associate Clinical Profession at Merrimack College in fall 2022. She has an Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, an Ed.M. in human movement, a master's degree in public health, and a B.S. in athletic training. Sarah started her career at Boston University as an athletic trainer before transitioning to the role of Physical and Health Education Teacher Prep Program Director. Sarah works in schools locally and nationally, and writes and presents on various health education topics.

After last week's negotiation by press release, the Oklahoma State House and Senate are now having in-person conversations surrounding a compromise between the two sides' education plans. There was also major national news regarding an Oklahoma church seeking virtual charter status and a change at Secretary of Education. Ivy Riggs returns to break it all down. National Board Certified Teachers in Oklahoma used to receive a $5,000 stipend until it was removed several years ago. A NBCT stipend is a positive incentive that rewards dedicated teachers through an equitable system and keeps them in the classroom. Jennifer Gambrell, director of the Office for Educational Quality and Accountability, joins the pod to encourage you to reach out to your Senator and tell them to vote for HB 2558, which would return the $5,000 stipend for NBCT educators.

Today we welcome Danielle Brown, NBCT, a former host of 3Ps in a Pod, and now the senior manager of candidate experience at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She and host Donnie Dicus discuss the changing landscape of education and how the National Board is approaching some of that change.  Brown first shares how her role at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards combines her passion for National Board Certification with what her work had been at the Arizona K12 Center supporting new teachers before talking about how early career educators can now pursue National Board Certification. The National Board has updated its policy as the teacher landscape has changed, Brown explains. Allowing new teachers to pursue National Board Certification provides an opportunity for those teachers to reflect on their practice earlier than they may have, rather than getting set in routines that may need to be shifted. Brown talks about the importance of supporting newer teachers in pursuing National Board Certification both for the benefit to their own practice and impact but also as they more quickly become veteran teachers and leaders. Learn more about how the Arizona K12 Center can support you in pursuing National Board Certification at azk12.org.

Jacqueline Cooper (Host: The GBA Talk Show & CryptoMom2) speaks with Cory Henry (Systems Engineer, Point '99, President - STEAM Revolution) about his educational projects to support businesses, non profits and students exploring the blockchain. The GBA a business league to promote the business interests of our members while driving support in the development of ethical and sustainable blockchain solutions and leaders through education, certifications, and developing best practices and standards. Background: Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT is the talk show host for The GBA Talk Show, CryptoMom2, JCooperTravels and LoveTravelScotland. Jacqueline is the author of The Bitcoin Cinderella (www.bitcoincinderella), The Best 5 Minute Crypto Wallet & Wealth Organizer, and How To Use Digital Assets To Fundraise For Your Non Profit. Available on Amazon. To reach Cory visit. Https://www.thesteamrevolution.org STEAM Revolution Inc. is a STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics) based educational service organization. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to adding value to the education of our kids. We are a coalition of industry professionals, educators, community organizations and parent/student committees. We believe that with proper exposure and experience, every student can enjoy and bring their dreams to life. #blockchain #steam #bitcoin #author #cryptocurrency #dao Disclaimer: This channel is purely educational and entertainment. The content of this channel is not intended to be tax, legal, financial nor investment advice. Consult with your own advisors. None of the statements made on this show are intended nor made for investment purposes. There is high volatility and risk in the cryptocurrency markets.

Take 4 minutes out of your busy day to hear strategies for holiday work-life balance.  Dr. Anna, NBCT and popular teacher mentor, shares ideas to start and navigate your holiday season right. Return to your classroom in January refreshed.  

Any chance to talk about collaboration, I am all about it! Janna Bedoyan and Morgan van Diepen are experienced members of the autism field. Janna is an NBCT teacher who specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Morgan is a BCBA and autism specialist. As I talk to these two today, their passion is just incredible.Together, Janna and Morgan have just published a new book, AAC Visualized - a visual guide for AAC full of detailed pictures, examples, ideas, and strategies. The mission behind AAC Visualized is to normalize the use of AAC, advocate for acceptance and access to AAC, and empower families through AAC education. In the creation of this book, they collaborated with SLPs, Teachers, Autistic Individuals, and AAC users to get an all-encompassing view on AAC. Janna and Morgan make it clear that it is NOT SLP versus ABA but instead there is a clear need for collaboration between the two. AAC is typically taught and used with SLPs but it's important for ABA providers to put it to use during therapy as well for these users. They share some of their tips and strategies from their book!3 Essential Tips for ABA Providers Teaching AACFollow the SLPs LeadMoving Beyond RequestsUse AAC to Teach AACBe sure to check out their book AAC Visualized and the "sister" book ABA Visualized. You can find Morgan and Janna on Instagram to check out all of the cool things they are doing in their field!#autism #speectherapyWhat's Inside:3 essential tips for ABA providers teaching AAC.Introducing a visual guide to normalize, advocate, and empower AAC.How modeling AAC can familiarize staff and users with AAC devices.Unique strategies for AAC and ABA.How to collaboratively support and empower students.It's not SLP vs ABA.Mentioned In This Episode: Shop AAC VisualizedAAC Specialist & Consultant (@aac.and.me) • InstagramABA Visualized (@abavisualized) • InstagramABA Speech

Jacqueline Cooper (CryptoMom2 & GBA Talk Show Host) speaks with Michael Proper ( Founder, Chairman at ClearCellular) about the Digital World and the opportunities that exist within a decentralized community. To learn more about Michael & the Digital World he spoke about visit: https://www.digitalworld.earth/ To read the document Michael spoke about click here. Disclaimer: This conversation is educational only. This conversation is not financial nor investment advice and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy digital assets, including without limitation blockchain tokens. Background About Michael: During the past 25 years, Michael has started and grown numerous successful companies and helped create the centralized MSP sector from $0 to $256B+ market. Prior to founding the Clear Companies (focused on building decentralized systems), he started DirectPointe (an IT services company, purchased by Hewlett Packard) and DPFS (an IT leasing company) which has funded more than $140M in IT infrastructure. He also helped launch and establish Jive Communications & Calculated Research & Technology. Michael is a creator and knows how to produce results by rounding-up great teams and helping them to focus on simple yet measurable, transparent goals. In addition, Michael has successfully acquired & integrated many great IT companies including iTOK, Center7, STI, System Works, S3, Witsbits, Minebox, Kailo Energy, BH TeleHealth, Daplie, I2I Network, and Ampliphi. To reach Jacqueline Cooper, email her at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com. GBA is an international nonprofit professional association who focuses on its members (as individuals & organizations) that are interested in promoting blockchain technology solutions to government but does not advocate for any specific policy position. To learn more visit https://gbaglobal.org/ Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, is an international speaker, Blockchain consultant, Bitcoin miner, NFT artist, and author of The Bitcoin Cinderella blockchain adventure series (www.bitcoincinderella.com). After years in the fields of business, education, and law, she decided to combine her passions. Now, she is helping others learn about this developing creative technology area. She created CryptoMom2 Consulting Group to help educate, inspire, and empower those exploring blockchain, and produces and hosts CryptoMom2 Talk Show and other online social media shows. Jacqueline has a BA from Vassar College and a JD from UC College of the Law, San Francisco These shows are educational, not financial nor legal advice. Feel good about what Powurs Your Life: Connect With Jacqui To Own Your Power https://www.powur.com/jacqueline.cooper/

Andrea Trudeau, M.S.Ed., NBCT, is a self-proclaimed no-”shh” librarian who just began her 25th year at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield District 109 just north of Chicago, Illinois. In her school, she has created and cultivated an active learning commons that embraces community, creativity, critical thinking, risk-taking, and fun! She models lifelong learning to her school community by being a Ph.D. candidate at Northern Illinois University in Instructional Technology where she is researching the impact of cinematic virtual reality on adolescent students' empathic responses. Furthermore, she is a Fulbright-Hays grant scholarship recipient and spent five weeks in Tanzania and Kenya this past summer teaching high school students while being immersed in East African culture. Regardless of where Andrea is teaching and learning, she firmly believes that the library is the heart of the school, and she works diligently to help everyone in her school community feel welcome, connected, and valued. In this episode, we discuss: Andrea shares her unexpected journey into becoming the no “shhhh” librarian. How her passion for virtual reality is helping children of all cultures to develop empathy, and We hear about her own experiences with perseverance that allow her to pour into the students she works with. Connect with Andrea: Andrea on Twitter Andrea's email Andrea's website Cult of Pedagogy: Find Your Marigold Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

Jacqueline Cooper (CryptoMom2 & GBA Talk Show Host) speaks with Ralph Benko about the challenges the blockchain faces with transaction times & about the RChain solution. Disclaimer: This conversation is educational only. This conversation is not financial nor investment advice and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy digital assets, including without limitation blockchain tokens. We know of no RChain tokens for sale or currently available for purchase. RChain is expected to provide utility tokens, not securities Ralph Benko is an advisor to RChain Cooperative, is a former White House official, a lawyer and consultant specializing in Government and Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Law, Finance, and Blockchain. He also serves as senior counselor to the American Blockchain PAC. To reach Jacqueline Cooper, email her at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com. GBA is an international nonprofit professional association who focuses on its members (as individuals & organizations) that are interested in promoting blockchain technology solutions to government but does not advocate for any specific policy position. To learn more visit https://gbaglobal.org/ Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, is an international speaker, Blockchain consultant, Bitcoin miner, NFT artist, and author of The Bitcoin Cinderella blockchain adventure series (www.bitcoincinderella.com). After years in the fields of business, education, and law, she decided to combine her passions. Now, she is helping others learn about this developing creative technology area. She created CryptoMom2 Consulting Group to help educate, inspire, and empower those exploring blockchain, and produces and hosts CryptoMom2 Talk Show and other online social media shows. Jacqueline has a BA from Vassar College and a JD from UC College of the Law, San Francisco These shows are educational, not financial nor legal advice.

Jacqueline Cooper (CryptoMom2 Talk Show Host & GBA Talk Show Host) speaks with Ralph Benko about the ten ideas on how Congress can effectively regulate the blockchain sector. Ralph Benko is an advisor to RChain Cooperative, is a former White House official, a lawyer and consultant specializing in Government and Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Law, Finance, and Blockchain. He also serves as senior counselor to the American Blockchain PAC. To read the article: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland-when-great-power-competition-meets-digital-world/ten-ideas-how-congress-can To learn more about the American Blockchain PAC - https://americanblockchainpac.org/ To reach Jacqueline Cooper, email her at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com. GBA is an international nonprofit professional association who focuses on its members (as individuals & organizations) that are interested in promoting blockchain technology solutions to government but does not advocate for any specific policy position. To learn more visit https://gbaglobal.org/ Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, is an international speaker, Blockchain consultant, Bitcoin miner, NFT artist, and author of The Bitcoin Cinderella blockchain adventure series (www.bitcoincinderella.com). After years in the fields of business, education, and law, she decided to combine her passions. Now, she is helping others learn about this developing creative technology area. She created CryptoMom2 Consulting Group to help educate, inspire, and empower those exploring blockchain, and produces and hosts CryptoMom2 Talk Show and other online social media shows. Jacqueline has a BA from Vassar College and a JD from UC College of the Law, San Francisco These shows are educational, not financial nor legal advice.

Jacqueline Cooper (CryptoMom2 Talk Show Host & GBA Talk Show Host) speaks with Greg Meredith about the blockchain, RChain, and climate change. To reach Jacqueline Cooper, email her at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com. To reach Greg, email him at lgreg.meredith@gmail.com GBA is an international nonprofit professional association who focuses on its members (as individuals & organizations) that are interested in promoting blockchain technology solutions to government but does not advocate for any specific policy position. To learn more visit https://gbaglobal.org/ Greg Meredith is the President of The RChain Cooperative. Previously he has worked as Principal Architect of Microsoft's BizTalk Process Orchestration, Principal Architect of Microsoft's Highwire offering as well as Principal Architect of ATM Network management solution for ATT/NCR and Co-designer and developer of MCC's Rosette/ESS technology. Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, is an international speaker, Blockchain consultant, Bitcoin miner, NFT artist, and author of The Bitcoin Cinderella blockchain adventure series (www.bitcoincinderella.com). After years in the fields of business, education, and law, she decided to combine her passions. Now, she is helping others learn about this developing creative technology area. She created CryptoMom2 Consulting Group to help educate, inspire, and empower those exploring blockchain, and produces and hosts CryptoMom2 Talk Show and other online social media shows. Jacqueline has a BA from Vassar College and a JD from UC College of the Law, San Francisco

What happens the year after a person is named CCSSO National Teacher of the Year? Find out when we catch up with 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey! In her FIRST interview since her term ended, La Juli talks to us about her year representing America's teachers, Joy and Justice, even today, and what she has learned about being in community with us. She also shares with us what is next for her (a TooDope Exclusive). Juliana Urtubey, NBCT is known as “Ms. Earth” for her efforts to beautify schools and unify communities through murals and gardens. As the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocates for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students' identities, families and communities. A bilingual, first-generation immigrant, Juliana has worked throughout her teaching career to serve as a mirror for her school community, helping students to be proud of their identities and families, and to acknowledge their strengths and contributions to the community. Urtubey is the first Latinx National Teacher of the Year since at least 2005 and the third Special Education Teacher to hold this distinction. Juliana has served as a bilingual and special education teacher since 2009 in Arizona and Nevada.  Juliana is a National Board Certified Teacher (Exceptional Needs, Birth to Age 21) and holds a bachelor's degree in bilingual elementary education and a master's degree in special bilingual education from the University of Arizona. She is a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Board of Directors member.  Juliana (HOO-lee-on-a ER-two-bay) lives in Phoenix, Arizona. She enjoys reading in Spanish and traveling, and has had the opportunity to study and teach in Ecuador, Mexico, Spain and Puerto Rico. She also enjoys tending to her collection of house plants and spending time outdoors, and she aims to visit all the National Parks.

The 22-23 school year has kicked off, so we're back with another great season of 3Ps in a Pod! Today, we're talking about how to develop those strong, caring relationships in your classroom with three fantastic Arizona teachers and providing you with ideas for how to start this school year off strong with a safe and successful classroom. Hosts Kathy Wiebke, NBCT, and Paula Watkins, NBCT, welcome Aminah Abdelhaq, NBCT, of Mesa Public Schools, Gabby Chai, NBCT, of Tucson Unified School District, and Sara Wyffels, NBCT, of Chandler Unified School District to the podcast. They discuss the importance of not only teacher-student relationships but student-to-student relationships and teacher-to-parent relationships and share how they intentionally build those at the start of the school year and throughout the year. They also share how they see relationship building fitting with classroom management and how they create equitable learning spaces that promote student agency. Sara and Aminah also share how they approach building relationships with their high school and middle school students and their parents since they see so many different students through the day. Check out a note catcher specifically for this episode of 3Ps in a Pod at this link! Here are some additional resources related to today's conversation you can check out: 8 Tips to Set the Right Tone From the Start, Arizona K12 Center's Homeroom Bulletin Boards, Seating Charts, and Love for Every Child, Arizona K12 Center's Homeroom Relationship Status: Engaged, Arizona K12 Center's Homeroom Simple Tactics for Captivating Students' Attention, Arizona K12 Center's Homeroom 6 Strategies for Building Better Student Relationships, Edutopia Start the Year With a ‘Primary Focus' on Relationship-Building, EdWeek Building Relationships With Students Beginning Those First Weeks Of School, Second Grade Smiles If you're interested in expanding your understanding of building a restorative school culture, register to attend “Restorative Practices Playbook” on Oct. 20, 2022 and March 28, 2023, at the Arizona K12 Center. You will learn to ground a school and classroom culture in respect, build agency and identity in students, establish teacher credibility, set high expectations, and foster positive relationships. Learn more and register at azk12.org/RestorativePracticesPlaybook. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.  

Michelle Singh is a School Achievement Strategist, award-winning educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO of LCT-E Learning Solutions. She helps educators embrace and implement culturally responsive instructional methods and digital tools to prioritize diversity and inclusion and improve student achievement. Michelle has a relentless drive to ensure the educational needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds are met and that their gifts are cultivated. She uses 20 years of experience as an educator and leader in the nation's fourth largest school district and as an adjunct professor of teacher education to improve the way teachers teach and students learn.  Social MediaFacebook: @lctelearning https://www.facebook.com/lctelearningInstagram: @lctelearning https://www.instagram.com/lctelearning/  Twitter: @lctelearning https://twitter.com/lctelearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lctelearning/

Our image of a classroom community in secondary education is rapidly evolving. The experience of remote learning during a pandemic has altered our mental picture of students occupying rows of desks with a teacher nearby, closely monitoring their activities. But even when teachers are able to be in physical proximity to their students, the research is clear that students need to be empowered to take ownership of their learning in order to be fully engaged. The question this book explores is: How can teachers step back, stop micromanaging, and allow students more agency?In this engaging guide, instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky breaks hover-free teaching down into four sequential stages: mindset, deeper relationships, planning for engagement, and choice-based instruction. Her book shows how teachers can free themselves from helicopter habits and allow students greater control of their own learning, while still managing and maximizing classroom time effectively.Miriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, and the author of Teach More, Hover Less: How to Stop Micromanaging Your Secondary Classroom. Also a National Board Certified Teacher and certified administrator, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Erin E.H. Austin is a National Board Certified French teacher in Colorado. She began her teaching career in Minnesota in 2002, and she holds a B.A. in both French and Art Education, a M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, and graduate certificates in French Studies and Gifted, Creative, & Talented Education. She was a NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow in 2018 and now presents nationally on global education-related topics. In addition to doing contract writing and curriculum consulting work, Ms. Austin is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources: How to Open, Fill, and Grow a Successful Online Curriculum Store (Routledge, 2021). The book is based on her experience with her own TeachersPayTeachers curriculum store, and she leads workshops to show other educators how to make money from their original resources. In addition to the National Board podcast, she has been a featured guest on the Leading Equity, Side Hustle School, Dr. Will Show, and Punk Rock Classrooms podcasts. Ms. Austin is currently the chair of the associate board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, an organization she has been involved in since 2005, and she sits on the board of the Abundant Yoga Community, a young non-profit in western Wisconsin whose mission is to bring yoga to those with financial or geographic barriers.Connect: Twitter: @Erin-EH-Austin LinkedIn: Erin (Hoffman) Austin (www.linkedin.com/in/erin-eh-austin) Book: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources (on Amazon) The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources (on Routledge's site)

Claudine James is a National Board Certified English Teacher in central Arkansas. She also has over THREE MILLION followers on Tik Tok. She joins this episode of National Board Conversations to discuss her rise to becoming the #1 Education follow on Tik Tok, and provide you with tips on how to use social media engagement to connect with your students! Be sure to follow Claudine on Tik Tok.  Don't miss out on all National Board Related updates, be sure to follow us on social media to keep up! Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

On this episode of National Board Conversations, we take a trip to Chicago to speak with Ray Salazar. He is a National Board Certified High School English teacher, powerlifter, and much more! You can check out some of his work at the White Rhino Blog and learn about his community efforts. We get to know the details of how Ray became an English teacher, his state records in powerlifting, and talk about things close to him. Give him a follow on Twitter or Instagram and I hope you enjoy the episode.Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

On this episode on National Board Conversations we talk to Yolanda Harman. She is an NBCT in Maryland and is a big advocate for administrators taking the plunge and going through the National Board process. You can read more about her encouragement of administrators in The Standard.  Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Name: Peggy BrookinsCurrent title: President and CEOCurrent organisation: National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsFormer NBPTS Board member Peggy Brookins, NBCT, joined the National Board as Executive Vice President in December 2014 and was named President & CEO in November 2015. Her long career as an educator includes many national leadership positions and accolades. In July 2014, President Barack Obama named Brookins as a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. She came to the National Board from the Engineering and Manufacturing Institute of Technology at Forest High School in Ocala, Florida, which she co-founded in 1994 and where she served as director and as a mathematics instructor. She served on the NBPTS Board from 2007 to 2011. In addition, she has served on the board of, The Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences Ad Hoc Committee on Teachers as Professionals, the Content Technical Working Group for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, a commissioner on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), P21 Executive Board, and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Teacher Prep Commission.  She has been a national trainer for AFT (Thinking Mathematics K-2, 3-6, 6-8 Common Core, collaborator, and national trainer for Thinking Mathematics 6-8). She currently serves on the Advisory Board of Digital Promise, National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) Executive Board, Fund for Teachers Executive Board, Out Teach Executive Board, Bowie State University and the STAR Program Advisory Board, National Geographic Education Audit Advisory Board, Eddie and Jules Trump Foundation of Israel Advisory Board, the Class Strategic Advisory Board, the Learning Variability Project Advisory Board, Global Teacher Leadership Advisory Board, and Teach Plus.  Brookins achieved her certification in Adult and Young Adolescent Mathematics in 2003 and renewed it in 2013. She was inducted into the University of Florida Alumni Hall of Fame in 2009, Received the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) “Woodie Flowers” Award in 2016, and is a Florida Education Association “Everyday Hero,” and received the association's Excellence in Teaching Award. In 2013, Brookins was named an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

On this episode of National Board Conversations we take a trip to Central Maryland to speak with a newly certified National Board Certified Teacher! Angela Killebrew achieved certification in December 2021 and joined National Board Conversations to detail her journey.  Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Jada Reeves, NBCT joins National Board Conversations to discuss the ins and outs of Component Two in the National Board process. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms to keep up with all National Board-related updates.Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Welcome back to National Board Conversations. In this episode, you hear from Jonathon Medeiros. He's a National Board Certified Teacher in Hawaii and joined this episode to talk about the importance of reflective writing and teaching beyond the curriculum expanding the minds and learning environment of your students. You can read more from Jonathon on The Standard. Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms to keep up with all National Board-related updates.Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Welcome to National Board Conversations. Chayanee Brooks is a National Board Certified Teacher in Hawaii. She recently achieved certification on her final attempt. Listen to Chayanee talk about the emotions she wen through from not achieving to finally getting over the hump and achieving certification in December 2021. You can read her story in The StandardBe sure to follow us on all our social media platforms to keep up with all National Board related updates.Twitter: @NBPTSInstagram: @NBPTSFacebook: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Promise.The webinar recording can be accessed here.A most striking outcome of teaching and learning during the pandemic is how much relationships matter, how relevant is SEL, and the importance of creating a sense of belonging where each student and their family know they are welcomed and embraced in their classrooms and school. But what does it mean to belong? How can educators create a sense of belonging in their classrooms and schools and consider all facets of a student's identity? This edWeb podcast features the 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and her ideas and strategies for building and nurturing relationships to ensure that all students and their families know they belong. From spending the time to better understand her students to creating a flourishing community garden that unites students, families, and teachers, Ms. Urtubey offers hands-on examples of building social connections so each student can thrive, including students with learning differences. We also highlight the research behind belonging, which shows that students who report a stronger sense of belonging in school typically have greater self-efficacy and academic success. In this edWeb podcast, discover:What it means to belongHow belonging is related to identityResearch supporting belongingSpecific strategies for creating a sense of belonging in the classroom and schoolThis edWeb podcast is of interest to all PreK-12 educators, school and district leaders, and higher education staff. Digital Promise Digital Promise's mission is to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn