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How can journaling help your students social and emotional state? Will it really benefit them? Should you take the time to allow your students to journal? Today we talk about the benefits of journaling and how it can change their mindset and attitude! You won't want to miss it!                 Sign Up For “Behavior Connection Masterclass” Today!                           Find Out More at   https://bit.ly/connection4u If you found today's episode valuable, please take time to subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you're listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? Contact me in any of these ways…. Let's Connect! - diane@behaviorstrategies4class.com,  Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class (193) Diane Bachman - YouTube (25) Diane Bachman | LinkedIn Diane Bachman - Behavior Coach (@behaviorstrategies4class) • Instagram photos and videos “Love your students and they will conquer the world!” Marie J. (We Are Teachers)

You might know what to do when your student has challenging behaviors but do you know what not to do? Today I'll teach you 4 things of what NOT to do for your escalated student. You won't want to miss it! GET THE INSIDE SCOOP OF UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES  FOR CONNECTION!         Don't Miss Out! bit.ly/scoop4u   If you found today's episode valuable, please take time to subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you're listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? Contact me in any of these ways…. Let's Connect! - diane@behaviorstrategies4class.com,  Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class YouTube - Diane Bachman@behaviorstrategies4class   “Love your students and they will conquer the world!” Marie J. (We Are Teachers)

Are your student's behavior/s getting in the way of their learning? How will you motivate them and encourage them to learn there's a better way to behave so they can succeed? Well, behavior charts can motivate and help them see where they need to improve. Listen in for 3 ways you can use them! GET THE INSIDE SCOOP OF UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES  FOR CONNECTION!     Don't Miss Out!     bit.ly/scoop4u If you found today's episode valuable, please take time to subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you're listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? Contact me in any of these ways…. Let's Connect! - diane@behaviorstrategies4class.com,  Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class YouTube - Diane Bachman@behaviorstrategies4class   “Love your students and they will conquer the world!” Marie J. (We Are Teachers)  

Carrie Conover is familiar with the education landscape. She understands educators' daily struggles after spending ten years in a classroom. Today, Conover is the CEO and Founder of Educators 2 Educators (E2E). E2E hosts live virtual training, connecting educators with each other and harnessing lessons from real-life experiences. Educators are wrapping up three years of pandemic-impacted teaching, and the summer is a perfect opportunity to survey their classrooms and teaching style.Conover recommends, after “residual trauma from the survival mode of covid years into the last year, [its time to] take a mental health survey.” This summer's vital for teachers to get into the inner workings of their classroom and teaching setup. Evaluate everything from the people you interact with, your lessons, and the tools. “Look back at the data, how students tested, what actually got the teaching done,” suggested Conover.To determine where the optimum teaching happened, look at the people who interacted positively versus those who impacted you negatively or brought you down. What teachers made you a better teacher? Conover says it is a vital inquiry. Recapping all aspects of the last year with a T-chart, find out what's working and what isn't working.Conover admits that she desired to spend her summer's prepping for the next year, but that didn't always go to plan. “Give yourself the gift of prepping the activities, the things your kids will do first. Keep it simple in terms of your classroom decor,” recommends Conover. Most importantly, Conover urges teachers to use the summer to connect with other teachers and take time for their education. E2E offers Teacher Summer Reboot. This session connects teachers across the country, offering fresh perspectives and new ideas. That connection is often missed in the downtime of summer.E2E can also help when a teacher has decided they are no longer suited to work in the classroom. Through Classroom to Boardroom, E2E's course allows teachers to transition into edtech and connect to hiring managers through Conover's network. Unfortunately, an article from We Are Teachers reported that 55% of teachers are ready to leave the profession earlier than planned. This increase is due to the everyday teaching struggles and increased pandemic-related stressors. The courses guide teachers on using LinkedIn, building a brand, and connecting with others. Listen to the episode for great insights from our hosts, JW Marshall and Leena M. Sale, as they discuss in detail the great resources available with E2E.

Chase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com He is the author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again. His work has been featured on CNN and on these websites: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy.

This ride treks all over exploring ideas about professional conferences for teachers. James and Mia ask if attending one is worth the time and money. Why should teachers attend and what might they do with their new knowledge? Come join the conversation. Additional resource: We Are Teachers article 22 Education Conferences to Check Out in 2022

When it comes to making money, teachers often struggle.  We've all seen the stories of teachers who can't pay their bills, have to choose between putting gas in their car or paying for heat…  And while those stories are necessary to keep the realities teachers face in the public eye, they can actually play a part in keeping teachers broke. One element of anyone's ability to make money is their belief that making money is possible. And no, I'm not suggesting that if you just think hard enough or believe enough that your salaries will suddenly reflect your value. But a salary isn't the only way to make money. Even still, many teachers struggle to make financial ends meet, and it's not just our paychecks that are holding us back. It's also our mindset. If you've been with me for a while, you know I'm not really a woo-woo person, but I do believe that our brains are incredibly powerful. If you believe you can do something, you will find a way. If you don't believe it, you will find an excuse. In this 2-part post, I'll be exploring some of the most insidious ways that being a teacher is impacting your ability to believe that you can be financially successful. Broke Expectations Teachers are poor. Everyone knows that, right? In the 1800s, when what we think of as a modern school system started to take shape, teaching wasn't considered a career. It was something women could do while they waited to find a husband, or men could do when winter prevented them from working their farms.  Women teachers, who were typically 17-24 years old, were paid very little money. They were “paid” in room and board in the homes of their students.  Eventually the room and board part was dropped and teachers were paid real money… but not a lot… and it was dependent on gender and race. I could go on about this, but I won't. In 1897 Margaret Haley formed the Chicago Teacher Federation (CTF) for the purpose of raising "the standard of the teaching profession by securing for teachers conditions essential to the best professional service.” The fight continues as teachers still aren't paid what they deserve - more on that in the next section. All this is to say that teacher salary has been a problem for a long time, and the belief that teachers don't make a lot of money is likely imprinted in your brain. And what you believe, you make happen.  Think of the kid who says, “I'm not good at math.” Until they unlearn that belief - which is a lot harder than learning it in the first place - they will continue to struggle. They unconsciously will look for proof that they are bad at math, and that belief will be reinforced. The same is true when you tell yourself that you're broke because you're a teacher. Money Hurdle: I'm a teacher. Teachers don't make a lot of money, therefore I'll always be broke. Clear the Hurdle: No one goes into education to become a millionaire, but being a teacher doesn't mean you have to take a vow of poverty. Buying into the belief that teachers are poor, broke, strapped for cash, struggling financially, or don't have 2 nickels to rub together makes it more likely that that will become your reality. Suggested Mantra: My ability to earn is not limited by my salary. Low Salary Okay, okay, I know. This is obvious. We already talked about how low salary expectations are sabotaging your ability to make more money, but the realities of a teacher's paycheck are another thing.  According to Business Insider, the average teacher salary in May of 2021 was $61,000. Of course, this varies widely by state, with Mississippi's average salary being a paltry $45k, and New York's being $87k.  This actually represents a pretty big jump over the last few years… but the data suggests that's just because there are fewer new teachers entering the profession, meaning there are fewer people at the lowest end of the salary scales. So… take that gain with a grain of salt. Shannon McLoud wrote an article for We Are Teachers in which she detailed the actual hours she worked in a given school year. Her grand total? 2,200 hours a year. That's the equivalent of 42 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Or 6 hours a day, every single day of the year. If we put on our math caps, we can see that works out to $27 an hour. Which doesn't sound too bad, right?  But do you know who else earns that?  Concrete pourers, secretaries, and warehouse workers. And no, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with those career choices, but they don't require a college degree, much less a masters, or extensive ongoing professional development. But schools offer ways to make more! When it comes to making extra money, the first thing that comes to mind is running a club, coaching a sport, or taking one of the other stipend positions the school offers. I once ran a ukulele club to make extra money. It was a $500 stipend which, when you add up the 1 ¼ hours per week with the kids, plus prep work, comes out to just about $25 an hour.  Coaching often pays more, but there are more hours required… My husband averages $17 an hour. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know. So what's the point of this, if not to depress you? Here is it: Teachers work really hard for their money. Really, really hard. When you do this for a while you begin to associate hard work, long hours, mental and physical exhaustion, and self-sacrifice with making money.  And there's only so much of that you can do before you drop. It's no wonder that the mere suggestion of a second job or starting a business gives you hives. Your brain believes that the only way to make more money is to work even harder… but how? Money Hurdle: If I have to work this hard to make only this much, I couldn't possibly work hard enough to make significant money beyond school hours. Clear the Hurdle: The fact is that teaching is one of the most challenging ways to make money. That's not to say it's something you'd see on Dirty Jobs (well, maybe pre-school teaching), but the amount of time, energy, and mental space teaching takes up is far greater than the salary earned.  There are easier ways to make money - and yes, they're legal. In order to make more money one of the first things you have to let go of is the belief that you have to work really hard in order to make money. Suggested Mantra: It's okay to make money in ways that come easily to me. These represent the most direct, obviously money-related ways that teaching can impact your money mindset. Next week I'll go into some of the less obvious things teachers deal with that play keep-away with your belief in your ability to earn. You'll be surprised by some of the other ways school culture is messing with your psyche. In my experience, blogging is one of the best ways for teachers to make money. If you're ready to jump into your blog, grab my FREE guide, 5 Steps to Start Your Blog Today!

For many teachers, having a personal life is hard. You're on display, easily accessible, and lots of people have an opinion about what you do outside of the classroom. In today's episode of Real Teaching 101, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey discuss their experiences having a personal life while navigating the teaching profession. Their Anti-PD tips will leave you with three strategies you can use to help keep a healthy work-life balance. To read the We Are Teachers article Meagan mentions click "27+ Free Counseling Options for Teachers"E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix

This week, join us for a buffet of tips put together by teacher Elizabeth Mulvahill! (1:00) "What's filling our buckets?" segment. (2:35) We dig into the 25 tips. (26:15) Takeaways. Tools we talk about: Source Article from We Are Teachers

How do we get students ready for the future of work? Why do we still use 19th century teaching techniques in our schools?. Hear the story of Jon Cassie who is transforming the educational system into personalized learning. Our Guest Jon Cassie is the Director of Innovation at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, CA. ... Read more The post We Are Teachers of People: Changing the Story with Jon Cassie, Director of Innovation appeared first on Changing the Story.

Theresa Hoover Ducassoux is the band director at Dorothy Hamm Middle School in Arlington, Virginia and co-author of a forthcoming book titled Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students Topics: Theresa tells the story of how she turned her piano skills into an instrumental music education track despite not playing a traditional band instrument. Following in the footsteps of a legend for her first job and the trials and tribulations of that experience. Using Solfege to teach students sound to sight and a timely discussion about technology for band directors in anticipation of at least partial remote learning for next year. Building relationships with students in an online environment. Empowering students and Theresa’s new book Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students Links: Theresa Hoover Ducassoux/Off the Beaten Path Cole: 32 Chorales for Band Pass the Baton Tacet for Teachers Reed: La Fiesta Mexicana Biography: Theresa Hoover Ducassoux is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and helps teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by transforming their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Currently, Theresa teaches middle school band at a newly opened school in Northern Virginia. Prior to moving to Virginia in 2016, she taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings in Pennsylvania for 13 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania. Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at local, regional, and national level conferences including the International Music Education Summit, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, and several state music education conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and was selected as a member of the Google Certified Innovator program, participating in the London 2019 cohort.  In addition to her school teaching, Theresa served as the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and is currently on staff of the Virginia Winds Academy. She has also been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia.  Theresa’s writing has been featured on websites including the NAfME Music in a Minuet blog, EdTechTeam, Band Directors Talk Shop, and We Are Teachers, as well as on her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey. Theresa is also the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in the Music Room, set to release in the summer of 2020.  When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog Dizzy.  ------- Are you planning to travel with your group sometime soon? If so, please consider my sponsor, Kaleidoscope Adventures, a full service tour company specializing in student group travel. With a former educator as its CEO, Kaleidoscope Adventures is dedicated to changing student lives through travel and they offer high quality service and an attention to detail that comes from more than 25 years of student travel experience. Trust Kaleidoscope’s outstanding staff to focus on your group’s one-of-a-kind adventure, so that you can focus on everything else!

This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on what educators describe as the COVID-19 Slide. This year, most students have been out of their classroom setting since early March. Now that summer break is here, many students will not be getting any form of academic instruction. How will the COVID-19 Slide impact students’ academic achievement? Is there anything OST staff and parents can do to lessen academic losses? To discuss this issue we are joined by guest Dr. Cedric Stewart. During this podcast, you will hear some answers to these questions and the following:• Definition of COVID-19 Slide • Subjects with the largest incidence of learning loss during summer• Tips and strategies for parents and OST providers to help enhance students' learning during summer• Methods for parents and OST providers to encourage engaged learning• Strategies to minimize students' math anxiety• Resources for parents and OST providers with math anxiety Guest Dr. Cedric Stewart has served families in Harris County as an educator, consultant, and administrator since 1992. During that time, he has held many roles simultaneously, accruing over 20 years of educational experience with a fierce commitment to equity for all students. Dr. Stewart was recently appointed to serve as the new Instructional Leader of Jewel Houston Academy. He is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and holds 6 degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Leadership, and Counseling.. Resources Dr. Steward Cbsteward@aldineisd.org Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ Code.org https://code.org/ Sesame Street https://www.sesamestreet.org/ PBS for Kids https://pbskids.org/ Cool Math https://www.coolmathgames.com/ We Are Teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/ Fun Brain https://www.funbrain.com/        

Chase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com, a blog dedicated to helping educators better understand and teach social-emotional learning. Mielke's work has been featured on CNN and on: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy.  On today’s episode, he talks about the courage to create and speak your truth.  Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

This episode features my interview with Theresa Hoover Ducassoux. Theresa is a well-known music educator and writer with her blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey. In our conversation, Theresa shares many of her ideas on integrating technology into the classroom and student empowerment.  Topics:  - Technology integration into the classroom and concert hall - Ideas on remote teaching during the Covid-19 Pandemic  - Empowering students in the classroom    Links:  Off the Beaten Path - A Music Teacher’s Journey: https://offthebeatenpathinmusic.com/ Follow Theresa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicalTheresa   Bio:  Theresa Hoover Ducassoux is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and works to empower students throughout their musical experiences and help teachers transform their classrooms to become student-centered learning environments.    Currently, Theresa teaches middle school band in Northern Virginia, opening a brand new middle school in 2019. Prior to moving to Virginia in 2016, she taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings in Pennsylvania for 13 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania.    Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at conferences at the local, regional, and national level including the International Music Education Summit, the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, and several state music education conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and was selected as a member of the Google Certified Innovator program, participating in the London 2019 cohort.    In addition to her school teaching, Theresa was the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and currently serves on the staff of the Virginia Winds Academy. She has also been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia.    Theresa’s writing has been featured on websites including the NAfME Music in a Minuet blog, EdTechTeam, Band Directors Talk Shop, and We Are Teachers, as well as on her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey. Theresa is also the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in the Music Room, set to release in the summer of 2020.    When not teaching you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog Dizzy. 

It’s becoming clear that online learning is leaving a hole in our souls that was routinely filled by face-to-face contact. Join us as we look at how to adapt our need for close relationships to teaching remotely. Follow on Twitter: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork @chasemielkeChase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com He is the author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again. His work has been featured on CNN and on these websites: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy.

Starting back to school as a new teacher can be stressful, with feelings of uncertainty and misdirection. Today’s guest shares his insight into how to rethink your school day in a more positive approach. Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @a_rebora @chasemielke @bamradionetwork Chase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com He is the author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again. His work has been featured on CNN and on these websites: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy.

Join us for practical tips and strategies to help you manage the challenging realities of teaching that often lead to burnout. Follow: @ASCD @kylehamstra @chasemielk @bamradionetwork Chase Mielke is a writer, speaker, and award-winning high school teacher. He holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction and runs affectiveliving.com He is the author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again. His work has been featured on CNN and on these websites: We Are Teachers, Edutopia, HuffPost, and Cult of Pedagogy. Kyle Hamstra is a STEM Specialist at Davis Drive Elementary in Cary, North Carolina and ASCD Emerging Leader 2016.

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/25/18 Episode 66: Alisha Giarratana - Missing Tooth Grins   Alisha shares how she turned her extra Starbucks money into a profitable business that’s helping people all over the world, how she uses video previews to showcase her products, and how she even had a recent blog post sponsored by Walmart! We also discuss Instagram tips and how she stays motivated by taking breaks.   Deal from our Sponsor: teachwithfergy.com/eliteblogging     Airtable   Snapseed   DoodleBugs Teaching   Flora   We Are Teachers   Simply Creative Teaching   Connect with Alisha on social media: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Missing-Tooth-Grins http://www.missingtoothgrins.com/ https://www.facebook.com/missingtoothgrins/ https://www.instagram.com/missingtoothgrins1/ https://www.pinterest.com/msgtoothgrins/   Connect with Rachel on social media: https://www.eliteedupreneurs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eliteedupreneurs/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/148986755902763/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bright-Futures-Counseling https://www.brightfutures-counseling.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brightfuturescounseling/ https://www.instagram.com/brightfuturescounseling/ https://www.pinterest.com/bfcounseling/ https://twitter.com/brightfuturesSC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUJLx7KuaCMboq6805Nvqg   If you are enjoying Elite Edupreneurs please subscribe and leave a review! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1237054193

'Lawnmower Parents' Take Over From 'Helicopter Moms' As The New Generation Aim To Shield Their Children From Adversity A new generation of parents are leaving their children unequipped to deal with adversity, teachers and psychologists say.  The 'lawnmower parent' is one who rushes to push down any hurdle that could get in their child's way, relieving them from any inconvenience or hardship.In an anonymous article for We Are Teachers, one educator revealed their own brush with a 'lawnmower parent' when they were called to the office to pick something up from a student's father. Thinking it would be something important, like medication or lunch, the teacher was outraged to see the man standing there, holding an insulated water bottle.STORY LINK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6182905/Lawnmower-parents-helicopter-moms.html 

On episode 50 Kyle is joined by Kimberley Moran of We Are Teachers. The mission of We Are Teachers is to be the best place for teachers to come to get the resources and support that they need. Kimberley is one of the editors at We Are Teachers and she discussed how they want to see teachers thrive without competition. With all of the expectations and 'professionalism' that teachers are expected to live up to she describes how teachers can create learning experiences for students. The content on We Are Teachers is for teachers and created by teachers. It is how they maintain the culture of cooperation over competition. One of the most important parts of our conversation was when she describe the process of how they select humor at We Are Teachers. Kimberley talked on how they refuse to use any humor that makes teachers or students the joke. Humor is essential for all of us, but they won't provide it at our expense. At the end she challenges teachers to READ, RESIST, AND RISE in their pursuit of improvement in their craft. We hope you enjoy it!! Here is how you can connect with Kimberley and We Are Teachers: *Kimberley@weareteachers.com *Instagram: @weareteachers *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers/ *Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/weareteachers/ To connect with us, ask a question, or be a guest: Email: podcast@theledproject.com Instagram: @valueaddsvalue Facebook: Lighthouse Educator Development --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

  Kelly interviews educator, author, and speaker, Trevor Muir. Trevor makes amazing inspirational videos and is the author of the book The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagment, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. Kelly and Trevor talk about how to make your classroom epic! Trevor is a teacher, author, speaker, and project based learning expert. He is the author of The Epic Classroom, a book about using the power of story to make learning engaging and unforgettable. Trevor is a faculty member for the Buck Institute For Education, and travels across the country to work with educators on how to bring project based learning into their schools. He is the host and creator for the We Are Teachers show, Teacher Helpline Live, and his writing has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Creative Classroom, and EdWeek. He also gave a TEDx Talk titled, "School Should Take Place in the Real World," at TEDxSanAntonio. Trevor's work can be found on his Facebook page, on Epic Classroom and on his blog at www.trevormuir.com. Mentioned in this episode: Trevor's book, The Epic Classroom: How to Boost Engagment, Make Learning Memorable, and Transform Lives. The Buck Institute and Project Based Learning Skype in the classroom.  Seth Godin Trevor recommends reading The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Stephen Pressfield.        

The Social Network Show welcomes Robyn Shulman to the August 4, 2014 episode. Robyn, a certified elementary teacher and ESL teacher, and writer and designer of websites, shares the story about GoogiezCrew LLC an organization that raises money to help homeless children. Hear how they raise money through campaigns, online partners, social media, SEO and Google Grants and what Robyn is doing with their website. Robyn also talks about being on the Advisory Board of WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, an agency that won a presidential award this year. Hear Robyn talk about the WizKidz Science and Technology Centers and the S.T.E.A.D.Y Academy's work with students with disabilities who have an interest in science and technology. Read this interesting article that Robyn wrote, check out her blog posts on Chicago Now and read the latest by Robyn on ED News Daily.  Robyn Shulman, M.Ed. is a certified elementary teacher and ESL teacher in Illinois, who has taught 4th-6th grade and ESL to middle school grades and adults. Although she is not in the classroom, she is still involved in the nonprofit realm, writing and designing websites for various organizations. Robyn is on the advisory board of the S.T.E.A.D.Y Academy, an initiative that is part of WizKidz Technology Centers. Wiz Kidz was nominated for the 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The Presidential award is the highest national mentoring award. She specializes in the fields of writing, web design and education. She is also an education blogger for Chicago Now, which is owned by the Chicago Tribune and manages ED News Daily. In 2012, Robyn's personal career story was featured on LinkedIn's corporate blog: An Unexpected Journey: 10 Ways LinkedIn Changed My Life In One Year. Jeff Weiner (LinkedIn's CEO) shared her story with his followers on LinkedIn and Twitter. Robyn's work has been published and/or profiled in various education magazines, including, but not limited to: LinkedIn Pulse, LinkedIn's Member Blog, LinkedIn's Career Blog, Career College Central, Reading Horizons, We Are Teachers, Chicago Now, Edutopia, Edudemic, Elmer's Glue Blog, Xavier University News and National Louis University News. In June 2012, alongside participants such as Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, Founder of Share This, Tim Schigel and CEO Stuart Aitken, Xavier University interviewed her about her life's work and dedication in the education field. To date, this interview, part of the “American Dream Project” is the only permanent video registration of American Dreamers. She also recently appeared on Fox News Chicago. She provided tips for parents and teachers in regard to bullying online and in the classroom. In addition to her devotion to the K-12 student population, she has a great love of higher education. She launched and managed the first graduate advising program for National Louis University in the history of the institution; she supported over 2,500 teachers and 50 professors. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a concentration in ESL. When she is not working, she spends her time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys reading a good book, painting and writing. She especially enjoys helping others, as this is her true calling.