Podcasts about what they didn't teach you

Tune in and be empowered by our listeners as they share innovative teaching strategies for student engagement. Explore cutting-edge teaching methods to captivate students' attention and foster deeper learning. From gamification to interactive technology, discover strategies that ignite curiosity and enhance engagement in the classroom.In this episode, Gretchen reminds us as educators that "...we don't always need the physical work sample--sometimes listening to the words they're using and the level of complexity of the topic they're able to talk about will determine how much knowledge has been consumed..."Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin here and grab a freebie!Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in CollegeLeave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send'

Tune in and be empowered by Rebekah Shoaf. Rebekah shares all about her experiences in education and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Rebekah shares about burnout, the different types of burnout and the best way to avoid it. This episode will truly reignite your passion so be sure to tune in today! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  Having a burn out is really a sense of having lost your purpose, your power, and your passion. Every teacher has the potential to be a leader.  As an educator, stay connected to who you are as a learner and find the things that excite you and drive you and keep you connected to what you teach.  About Rebekah Rebekah Shoaf is an author, educational consultant, and social entrepreneur. In addition to being the founder and CEO of the Bronx-based bookstore-without-walls Boogie Down Books and What If Schools, Rebekah's first book, Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out, was published in 2023 by Jossey-Bass. Rebekah has been an educator for more than two decades as a high school English teacher, founding faculty member, teacher leader, university instructor, and instructional and teacher leadership coach with the New York City Department of Education. She currently works with schools, districts, and other organizations across the country to promote transformative, innovative, learner-centered practices that advance educational justice. A Miami native, Rebekah graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and is a culinary school alum, a marathon runner, the owner of a pink Vespa, and everyone's favorite aunt. Learn more about her at rebekahshoaf.com. Resources Mentioned by Alissa: Book by Rebekah: Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out  Website: www.rebekahshoaf.com Connect with Alissa: IG @whatifschools and @boogiedownbooks Email rebekah@whatifschools.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order...

Have you ever ran into a problem that you just can't seem to hack? This episode is for you! Tune in as Gretchen shares a practical story about a problem she had trouble hacking and how she overcame it. You'll walk away with tangible steps to hack your own problems and you'll leave this episode feeling empowered to take it on! Quotables Some problems aren't meant to be solved by you. Say to yourself, “I'm not dumb. I'm not lazy. I've just run out of tools and that's okay.” Trust that hindsight is 20/20. It will make sense later. Gretchen Has a New Book Coming Soon! Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

It's a new year! Tune into this special episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast as Gretchen shares three ways to grow your potential in the upcoming year. You'll walk away from this podcast with a list of three tangible things you can do to level up your teaching whether you are working with students or coaching teachers. Quotables The only way we are going to become better is if we shift our behaviors into better behaviors. We want application. That is the only thing that is going to change us and allow us to transform into something better.  If some of the foundational stuff has cracks in it, it's just going to fall flat.  Links Mentioned: Episode 256: Habits over Resolutions Simply Coaching Summit Teacher Leader Mastermind Gretchen Has a New Book Coming Soon! Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

It's the last podcast of the year! In this special episode, Gretchen reflects over the behind the scenes work of the podcast. She talks about who she intended the podcast for: new teachers, teachers in a slump and teacher leaders and how it has evolved over time. Gretchen shares how she has used the head, heart, hands strategy to plan every episode- a strategy that will serve you well in planning for professional developments that you may lead. Be sure to tune into this fun episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast. Quotables It's important that you hear from other people what's working.  Am I being true to what I originally intended? If you revisit your mission statement and your core values, that might light that fire back up.  Podcasts Mentioned: Melissa Emler Episode 20 Melissa Emler Episode 210 Gretchen Has a New Book Coming Soon! Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Do you have credibility with the teachers that you lead? It may just be the secret sauce that you are missing. In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen talks all about credibility and what that looks like. Lacking in the credibility area? No worries! Gretchen shares tips and tricks on how you can gain credibility with teachers. Quotables Credibility sets the tone. You can be successful and imperfect. Be caring and invested in other people. Gretchen Has a New Book Coming Soon! Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

When hardship arrives, it can be used as an opportunity to propel you forward. Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast as Gretchen shares a personal story about hardship and then gives you practical steps that you can apply to your own hardships in order to use them as a stepping stone to move forward. You're not going to want to miss this one! Listen in and get ready to be empowered. Quotables When we are clear on what we want or need… it's easier to brainstorm a solution.  How can I use this situation in my favor? Hardship is a an opportunity to showcase great leadership and critical thinking skills. Gretchen Has a New Book Coming Soon! Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

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

Accountability partners! Do you have one? In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares the importance of having an accountability partner. She shares why an accountability partner just might be the secret sauce to level up your success! Gretchen also shares 8 practical tips on how to be an effective accountability partner. Tune in today and learn how an accountability partner just might be the solution you need to add to your growth strategy! Quotables Accountability is the secret sauce of dreamers and planners to actual achievers. An accountability partner is just the solution you need to add to your growth strategy. Your goals are only as great as your follow through. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Comparing yourself to others takes all the joy out of growth. Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast and listen as Gretchen shares her experience of comparing herself to others and the lessons she learned along the way. Listen until the end as Gretchen shares 4 tips to help you out of the comparison trap. Quotables It's unfair to look at your colleagues and compare yourself. I was taking the joy out of the growth because I was too busy looking at the wrong people and comparing myself.  The only data point that makes sense is comparing yourself to you in the same situation.  Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In This Episode, We Get Tactical About: Maximizing your Thrift Savings Plan Knowing the Benefits and How They Work Best Tactics for Young and Old Employees  Understanding FERS How You Can Use a Health Savings Plan Calculating When it is Time to Call if a Career Do You Want to Work Forever? What They Didn't Teach You at the Academy About Retirement   Resources + Links:   Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey   Connect with Kristofor on Substack | https://kristoforhealey.substack.com   How can Kristofor help you become an indispensable man? https://linktr.ee/krhealey   Download a FREE COPY of Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man   Buy your copy of the book, here!   Shoot us a message on Instagram with your biggest takeaway @team_healey   Show Notes:   Chris Barfield is a former Deputy U.S. Marshal who retired from federal law enforcement and founded Barfield Financial.   Barfield Financial exists to help current federal employees better understand their retirement benefits so they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families.    Chris provides one-on-one consultations and is available for hire by federal agencies to conduct their retirement seminars and TSP workshops.    You can get free resources and learn more about Chris and his programs at www.barfieldfinancial.com or on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at Barfield Financial.   Until Next Time… Out of role.  

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen lays out the four key bricks, in the order needed, so that instruction can be improved. She provides practical tips in order to make sure you are laying each brick securely before moving onto the next brick. Tune in today and leave empowered to improve teacher instruction. Quotables Sometimes we find solutions by just doing the dang thing.  Classroom Management. This is prevention over being reactive. You gain so much time for instruction and learning because of how you set up your physical space and how you and your students operate within it.  Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Pre-order Gretchen's NEW book HERE Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

The Science of Reading has replaced Guided Reading. Switching to something new can feel hard and frustrating. Tune into this episode and become encouraged and empowered by Linda Rhyne. She talks about what Science of Reading is, why it's replaced Guided Reading and how you can implement it. Tune in now! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  In order to become a proficient reader, children need and require direct, explicit, and systematic instruction.  Educators know, understand and feel to their core a deep understanding of the impact that they have or could have.  I can use what I'm learning now to propel myself forward.  About Linda Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting, a company focused on helping teachers and leaders connect research to practice in a safe & supportive environment. Linda is an award-winning and National Board Certified educator with 15 years of experience in education with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the nation's 20 largest urban school districts located in Charlotte, NC. She served in multiple positions in CMS: classroom teacher, literacy facilitator, new teacher support coordinator, and Southeast Learning Community coordinator, with 10 years of experience as an instructional coach. In her free time, you can find her playing with her two boys, hanging with her husband, reading, and working out. Resources Mentioned by Linda: The Reading League- The Science of Reading Connect with Linda: IG @lindarhyneconsulting Twitter @lindaschultzie FB LindaRhyneConsulting Website: http://lindarhyneconsulting.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen talks about the importance of critical thinking. She shares relatable stories, a lesson and then four keys to building critical thinking that lasts. Tune into this episode and leave empowered to support critical thinking skills within yourself and your students. Quotables Critical thinking is the biggest clue of what's to come. Everyone is going to have a problem or an obstacle. It's not about how big that thing is but how you react to it. We have to teach kids and adults how to think. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Dr. Mark Wilson, a past national principal of the year and a current coach to school leaders, shares insights and strategies from his new book, "What They Didn't Teach You in Fancy Leadership School." Mark addresses team building, communication, and expectations. He highlights the many similarities among the roles of teachers, instructional coaches, and principals. Leaders work to find the right balance between establishing a positive workplace and raising expectations of performance. Communicate with Mark and find his book and many resources at: https://principal-matters.com/ Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

In this Summer Series episode, you'll hear from Sam Shields. Sam shares the highs and lows of her education journey. She'll encourage you and empower you to just keep going, even when it's hard. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  We are all learning no matter where we are at in our journey. That first year of a coach is going to be worth it. A lot of times teachers don't see or feel how appreciated they are. About Sam Samantha Shields is a Product Owner at Torsh. Prior to Torsh, Sam served as an Early Learning Specialist supporting early childhood educators, a district instructional coach, a classroom teacher, and is a published author. She is passionate about the outcomes that true, authentic coaching can deliver for student and teacher success. Sam became a part of the Torsh team after Torsh acquired Your Coaches Corner, a company she founded and ran for the past several years. Books by Sam: Daisy's Unperfect School Year Every Educator Speaks their own Languages: The Unique Love and Appreciation Languages of Educators  Connect with Sam: IG @samshieldscoach Twitter @samshieldscoach Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5...

You'll enjoy this special summer interview series as Jana Lee shares about all the unique hats she's worn in education and how her journey in education has evolved. Get ready to be empowered as Jana shares how everyone has an X-factor and something unique to bring to the world of education. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  Teachers have it really hard. It doesn't have to be like that.  Sometimes we forget that there's so much out there in the impact we can have as educators.  Never underestimate the power of building relationships.  About Jana: Jana Lee is the proud founder of New Jersey's first all-girls, district, public school, she has spent the last 15 years surrounding herself with forward-thinkers in the educational space. As educator, leader, adjunct instructor, literacy specialist, and Executive Director of Jana Lee Consulting, LLC, Jana has gained valuable insight into the significance of collaboration, strategic teacher-leadership, and data-driven approaches for effecting transformative change within classrooms, schools and districts. Jana, who will complete her Doctor of Philosophy in Reading, Language, and Literacy in winter, 2023, continues to be most impressed by the people who work in and support our schools- the ultimate champions of student learning. Connect with Jana: Website: janaleeconsulting.com Instagram: @misslee_edconsulting Twitter: @misslee_ed Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/janaclee Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5...

Mark Wilson - What They Didn't Teach You in Fancy Leadership School: A Guide for Successful School Leadership. This is episode 581 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Mark Wilson was a teacher… and a coach… and a principal. Since 2012, he's been teaching and coaching principals. (And assistant principals and aspiring leaders as well.)  Dr. Wilson has been teaching leadership through classes, through coaching, and through consulting. He's worked with leaders throughout the US and leads multiple innovative leadership efforts throughout Georgia. Mark has collaborated with Departments of Education, RESAs, School Systems, National Associations, and thought leaders across the country. Before his current work supporting and developing leaders, Mark was the principal of Morgan County High School in Madison, GA where, because of the great work of his teachers, students and parents, he was named the National Principal of the Year by the NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals).  Mark is committed to learning, teaching, and encouraging others to be well and successful. Today, we are focused on his latest book - What They Didn't Teach You in Fancy Leadership School: A Guide for Successful School Leadership Great book! If only I had this book when I was a principal. Excellent conversation. Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: mark.wilson.ga@gmail.com https://Principal-matters.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0YewjrYJ_99nPRdMbFkVQ https://www.instagram.com/markwilsonga/ https://www.instagram.com/the.leadership.school/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilson-52449912/ https://twitter.com/MarkWilsonGA Length - 01:00:02

In this special bonus episode, Gretchen shares about her journey from classroom teacher to teacher leader and how her mentor helped her along the way. She now  empowers other teacher leaders to impact their school districts positively. Gretchen shares how she can specifically help teacher leaders and gives a special invitation to join her exclusive, Fall Mastermind at the end of the episode. Join the Mastermind here! Quotables Few actually achieve it [their dreams] because of that piece of knowing how to turn it into a plan. Everyone dreams. Most people take action but very few achieve.    Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this special summer interview series on the Empowering Educators podcast, Gretchen interviews Heidi Davis. Heidi brings value and wisdom to the show as she shares about her experience in a variety of different educational roles. Heidi shares her secrets of how she ignites her passion in education so that you can be an empowered and great educator in the upcoming school year. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  Be able to go with the flow and be flexible. You never know what the day is going to bring. Knowing what's going on in your students' lives makes a huge impact on the difference your education is going to make.  Don't take yourself too seriously, it'll be okay. About Heidi Heidi Davis has been teaching for 10 years and has taught 6th grade, been a reading interventionist, an instructional coach, and is currently teaching third grade. She is married to her high school sweetheart and she has two kids. Heidi lives in a small town in West Virginia and she loves to spend time outdoors and being with family. Heidi's favorite past time is reading. She is passionate about helping teachers find their way through the difficult times with the help of God and to find their way back to loving teaching again. Connect with Heidi: IG @heidi_m_davis Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Tune in as you listen to this special Summer Series episode on the Empowering Educators Podcast. In this episode, Gretchen interviews Ashley Hubner. You will feel empowered as you hear Ashley's story of being a classroom teacher, instructional coach and curriculum specialist. You'll love her advice on how to reignite your passion, listen today! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  In education today, you have to be very flexible and adaptable. There are so many good educators everywhere in the world. If we were to collaborate a lot more outside of our own little silos, we could make education great. About Ashley Ashley has been an Instructional Coach and Curriculum Specialist since 2013. Her background contains experience in systematic planning, curriculum design, professional development, and intervention. She provides quality professional development at the campus and district levels to improve classroom instruction within schools. Ashley is dedicated to impacting student growth by building capacity within schools through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. She enjoys working with stakeholders to build instructional effectiveness within classrooms while cultivating a positive school culture. Ashley started ACCESS to impact the success of students. She believes education is an ever-changing world, so as educators, we must be life-long learners. We must be prepared to meet all learners' needs as education changes. Together, we can find student-centered solutions that will give all students access to a profound learning environment, every day. Purchase Ashley's book she mentions here: https://coachingaccess.net/sales-landing/ Connect with Ashley: Facebook @coaching.access IG @coaching_access Twitter @coaching_access Linkedin @accesscoach Website: https://coachingaccess.net/ Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss two recent docuseries that have drawn a lot of attention: FX's “The Secrets of Hillsong” exploring the distressing global patterns of misconduct at Hillsong Church, as well as Prime Video's “Shiny Happy People” exposing the nightmarish home life of the Duggar Family and the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP). Episode Links Dr. White wrote a blog on the mess at Hillsong Church titled “Should Churches Still Use Music from Hillsong?” It definitely brought up a lot of points to consider, especially when it comes to contributions through royalties. You can read that blog HERE. Dr. White wrote another blog titled “Should a Church Use NDAs” that has become a big issue for churches like Hillsong that are coming to light. And as he mentioned during today's conversation, the Hillsong docuseries left a lot to be desired, and even some people who were hurt by it. You can read “The Secrets of Hillsong: An Open Letter to the Director” to see what we mean. There are a couple podcasts we suggest that you check out where they've discussed some of the issues that lead to failings like what happened at Hillsong. These are: CCP40: On Criticism of Mega Churches, CCP31: On Celebrity Pastors, CCP4:On Pastors and Moral Failings. A recent podcast is also worth going back to listen to as it helps explain how organizations like the IBLP draw people in, even when their practices are so extreme. It's CCP64: On Cults and Conspiracy Theories. There are several news stories that were mentioned during today's conversation or that would be helpful for you to check out as they relate to this episode: Roxanne Stone, “What the New Hillsong Doc Gets Right … and Wrong + Janice Lagata,”Religion News Service, June 8, 2023. Emily Hunter McGowin, “Shiny Miserable Family: How Bill Gothard's Ministry Missed the Sin Inside,”Christianity Today, June 9, 2023. Mariah Espada, “The True Story Behind the Duggar Family Docuseries Shiny Happy People,”TIME, June 2, 2023. Russell Moore, “We Believe in the Power of the Gospel, Not the Gospel of Power,”Christianity Today, June 7, 2023. Amy Julia Becker, “Opinion: Hillsong Was Extraordinary. That's The Problem.”The Roys Report, June 5, 2023. “Exit Music (For A Church),”Christianity Today, June 9, 2023. Finally, Dr. White encouraged pastors to remember that they are not above being susceptible to moral failings. He wrote about this in his book What They Didn't Teach You in Seminary which you can order HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday.

What is collaboration? What is it not? In this short and sweet episode, Gretchen talks all about collaboration amongst teachers. Stay tuned until the end as Gretchen gives you a special opportunity for collaboration amongst other teacher leaders. Join the Mastermind here! Quotables We cannot confusing talking with true collaboration.  We have to push each other's thinking. Tuning people out when it doesn't apply to you is not a way to be a good collaborator. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode of the Empowering Educators podcast, Gretchen interviews Michelle Ruhe. Michelle shares all about her journey in education. Throughout the interview, Michelle shares wisdom and encouragement to all educators that will empower you to be elite no matter where you are at in your journey. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  It's not about the knowledge. It's about the people.  The reason you're here right now, in this situation is because you're supposed to learn something and think about what that is.  Even though it's stressful, there's a tremendous benefit to the lesson you're going to learn from it once you get through the hard part.  About Michelle Michelle helps teachers and school leaders implement best instructional practices in literacy, as she stays very current in the latest research findings. She's in classrooms every day, working alongside teachers, helping students grow. Michelle keeps things simple, where impactful student learning, not cutesy fluff, is at the forefront. This is the recipe that leads to maximum student success and reduced teacher overwhelm. Her 15 years of classroom experience include: -Kindergarten -First Grade -Second Grade -Fourth Grade -Lead Teacher -Teaching in 4 different states -Opened 2 new buildings -Looped twice and then serving as a literacy interventionist, K-5 for 5 years, and have now been a literacy coach for three years. Additionally, as part of the school's leadership team, she gets to partner with administration to plan and implement next steps forward for greater student achievement in literacy. Connect with Michelle: IG @coach_fromthecouch Twitter @MichelleRuhe Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-ruhe/ Website: www.coachfromthecouch.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on...

Meet Courtney Tate in this special interview episode on the Empowering Educators Podcast. Courtney shares her journey from teacher to teacher leader and everything that helped her along the way. She shares special nuggets of wisdom that will have you leaving empowered so that you can go out and be great! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  Step back and think about why you are doing this work.  Be patient but give yourself grace and give your students grace. You have to be doing well mentally and emotionally to be showing up well for your students and your colleagues. Take care of yourself and take time for yourself.  About Courtney Courtney Tate is from Gastonia. Over the past nine years, Courtney has worked with teachers, facilitators, and school leaders to lead professional development and coaching to address the assessed needs of the school. Her mission is to build the capacity of teachers and leaders to have a positive impact on student achievement one goal at a time. Connect with Courtney: IG @ctatewrites Facebook: CourtneyTateConsulting Website https://courtneystate.com/ Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen interviews Casey Watts. Casey gives practical and applicable advice that is easy to follow. You'll step away from this interview with powerful nuggets of wisdom that you'll be able to use right away! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  If you can hone your resiliency as a classroom teacher and be ready to shape shift it as you move into an instructional leadership role you will have so much more confidence and clarity about what you bring to the table as a leader.  Part of growing into leadership is being the courageous person that owns their current reality but does not accept it for what it is.  When we find passion in what we are doing, even the hard things become easier or manageable.  About Casey Casey Watts is an Impact Coach and Consultant as well as a school-based instructional specialist in East Texas. She received her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Elementary Education and her Master's Degree of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Over the past several years, she has focused her research and work on effective collaboration that leads to collective efficacy. In this work, she has recognized the importance of internal and external components that are absolutely necessary for cohesive, vision-driven teams. In her experience, she has realized that this is possible, even when you feel overwhelmed by resistance and roadblocks. Connect with Casey: IG @catchingupwithcasey Facebook @catchingupwithcasey Website www.catchingupwithcasey.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)...

Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators podcast to hear Gretchen interview Melissa Morrison. Melissa has a passion for quality writing instruction within the classroom. You'll love hearing her story of how she went from a psychology degree, to teacher, to consultant. Hit play and get empowered! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  Change takes time. Regardless of what you teach, you have to honestly and truly care about your students. You have to be willing to continually fine tune your practice.  It's okay to not be great at something right away. About Melissa Melissa was an elementary teacher for 10 years. After being in the classroom, she decided to become a consultant and has done so for the past 4 years. Melissa is passionate about bringing high quality literacy (especially writing) instruction to schools and teachers. Links Mentioned: Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom https://amzn.to/3GvD4UT Connect with Melissa: IG teachingtotransformllc Facebook teachingtotransformllc Website www.teaching-to-transform.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares about a personal struggle she has had in her own child's education journey. Gretchen shares about how she navigated the challenges, acted quickly and was able to advocate strongly for what her daughter needed. As always, Gretchen leaves you with practical tips and applications on how you can use the lessons she's learned in your own EDU journey. Quotables Productive struggle is part of the process. You have to advocate for yourself and those you represent.  There's a fine line between struggling and making progress. Advocate for what you need and advocate for what you want.  Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Gretchen attended CoachFest in the mountains of North Carolina. In this episodes she reflects on her experience and shares her eight big takeaways. You'll step away from this podcast challenged to make the most of your next professional development opportunity! Quotables Sometimes your message is interpreted quickly and teachers can process and change fast and other times it takes them a moment to process. The learning relationship requires you to give to someone else and to receive.  Everyone has something to contribute.  Your authenticity is your magic.  Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

It's that time of year! Are you and your students experiencing spring fever? It's a real thing and it makes the end of the year a challenge. Tune into this episode and be empowered with tips and tricks on how to combat spring fever, head on! Quotables A disengaged mind can be problematic. Give more breaks in the spring. We should plan for spring fever. Links Shared in the Podcast: Blog Post: https://foxwellforest.com/embracing-spring-fever-tricks-tips- Light Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

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

Want to grow as a teacher or a teacher leader? You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in as Gretchen shares five key leadership moves that can empower you into the teacher leader you are capable of being! Quotables Leadership is a state of mind. It doesn't always have to be a title. A lot of what leadership is, is just being a good human.  If we believe that teachers have tremendous effect on students, then we better do everything we can to support their growth.  Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

We have mission statements plastered on our school walls, websites and in our email signatures but are we truly living that mission statement? In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares how we can go from just having a mission statement to actually living that mission statement in a way that makes our school better for the people that work there, the students that attend and the community surrounding the school. Quotables If you're not clear in where you're going, everyday you show up without a North Star you are working in circles. People want to work at a place where good intentions are followed up by good works.  Move beyond the mission statement. We have to become the mission statement.  Links Shared in the Podcast: Coachfest March 15-17 https://sites.google.com/view/coachfest2023/home?pli=1 Murder Mystery party www.nightofmystery.com Nicole Turner Episode #80: https://alwaysalesson.com/episodes/80-bonus-edition-interview-nicole-turner/ Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info

Burnout! Have you been there? Are you currently going through it? Gretchen shares 5 helpful tips on how to combat the burnout. Tune in today and reignite your passion! Quotables A lot of times burnout is seasonal. Know the course of your goals. We can push through when we know there is a reward at the end.  Links Shared in the Podcast:  Amber- blog + video + audio series : https://alwaysalesson.com/how-burn-out-saved-my-educator-spirit/  CH chat: https://alwaysalesson.com/episodes/ch-bonus-supporting-teachers-in-burnout/ Pod Ep 171: https://alwaysalesson.com/episodes/171-burning-out-isnt-an-option/ Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/beat-student-burnout-5-strategies-enhancing-student-psyche/ Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Breaks are absolutely needed to continue being elite educators but getting back into the groove after a long break can be difficult. If you love acrostic poems and practical tips, this episode is for you! Gretchen uses the word GROOVE to give six, easy steps to get yourself back into the groove in the new year as you head off back to school. If you find this episode helpful, be sure to share it with a colleague! Quotables It's so important that we find our flow as fast as possible because the students depend on us to be our best. When you get overwhelmed, your productivity goes down and you start getting depressed and anxious.  Successful people don't haphazardly reach their goals.  Links Shared in the Podcast: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Change is inevitable- especially within the world of education. What is an educator to do when everything they have learned to be good and right is now thought of to be wrong and bad practice? Tune into this episode and listen as Gretchen shares with you five practical tips of what to do when best practices change. Quotables We can't be upset with ourselves for doing what we were told to do. Research is going to continue to evolve.  What is a disservice is when we continue to do what we know is not a best practice.  Change is going to come. It always does. Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, our guest Ryan Pelky encourages all educators to be more and achieve more. His "teacher first" mindset is refreshing and will empower you to be all that you are meant to be! Put your headphones in, it's time to be empowered. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  We have to get rid of the taboo of needing to say, “I'm broken and I need some help.”  It's important to make everybody matter and everyone can come to the table with new ideas.  New teachers: ask questions.  Put teachers first. About Ryan After 25 years of education, Ryan Pelkey has finally realized the importance of putting teachers first in schools. He has steadily broke the "just a PE teacher" mold and has put out a platform of meeting the mental health needs of all educators. Without teachers and administrators, schools would cease to exist. He is a published best selling author of a children's book "The Boy Who Lost His Ears" and has spoken at various educational conferences all over the world. He can often be found on the audio only app Clubhouse as one of the leaders of the Education sphere. When he is not fighting for teacher's rights, he is found at home with his family and his two dogs. Connect with Ryan: IG @mr_pelkey Twitter @mr_pelkey Clubhouse @mr_pelkey Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Get to know Gretchen a little bit more! You'll enjoy this special Q&A episode with Gretchen. Learn about her biggest triumphs, mistakes, holiday favorites and teacher lounge must haves. You'll get to know Gretchen all while leaving empowered. Quotables Let me help you figure out a way it can work for you in your classroom so that all students can be successful. It's going to be okay. Even on your worse day you didn't ruin a kid's life. Kids are going to have a hard time connecting with you if you're just trying to be perfect. Links from the episode: Teach Like a Champion- https://amzn.to/3Ac2aEw Get Better Faster- https://amzn.to/3GeqhGx Harry Wong- https://amzn.to/3O3cUee Essential 55- https://amzn.to/3E6ffR8 Move Your Bus- https://amzn.to/3GbqoTm End of Molasses Classes- https://amzn.to/3hFCfim Excellent 11- https://amzn.to/3DYerxC Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of...

This is the is the third and finally episode in the Champion Series. And just like with key #1 and 2, Gretchen will be sharing real life stories and how she applied this key, advocation, in her EDU journey.  Get ready to learn a little more about Gretchen, all while being empowered on your EDU journey. Quotables Listen to what you desire and chase the heck out of it.  Advocate for what you need and what you want. Don't be afraid to change your situation so that you can have more experiences that fill your cup. You have an impact to make in this world. Don't show up with pebbles when you're capable of bringing boulders.  Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Club– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

This is the second episode in the three part Champion Series. Gretchen will be talking about key #2, attraction. And just like with key #1, she'll be sharing real life stories and how she applied this key in her EDU journey.  Get ready to learn a little more about Gretchen, all while being empowered on your EDU journey. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EmpoweringEducatorsPodcast-5.png ()Quotables    It always works out in the end because you choose for it to. It's mindset and it's motion.  You find strength within yourself whenever you go through something hard.  Attract what you want so that your dreams can come to fruition.    Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (– www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Join in on the first episode of a unique, three part series. Get to know Gretchen a little more by listening in on stories from her life and the lessons she learned along the way. You'll be captivated and entertained all while being inspired and empowered to show up well in your EDU journey. In this episode, Gretchen will chat about adjustment and what that looks like in life and as an educator. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EmpoweringEducatorsPodcast-4.png ()Quotables You can be the champion of your life and career. Just because you're experiencing a moment that feels different than the norm doesn't mean it can't be a great opportunity You have a choice. You can rely on yourself- that you're capable and confident enough to do it. Just take the risk. Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Tune into this episode to be encouraged and inspired by another Instructional Coach. Her story is unique in that she took a break from the field of education to reignite her passion for the classroom. After her break, she came back as an Instructional Coach. Hit play now to be empowered by her story. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EmpoweringEducatorsPodcast-7.png ()Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee  The more we put boundaries around our lives, the better we can be for our students.  It's okay to say no sometimes, to speak up for what you need and to leave the building at a normal time.  It's natural to feel nervous to take that next step. Do your thing and be proud. Find your people to help you reignite your passion. About Julianna Julianna Morelock is an elementary instructional coach in Marietta, GA. Prior to this role, Julianna taught kindergarten through 3rd grade at schools across metro Atlanta. She started teaching in 2011 as part of Teach for America Metro Atlanta, and worked as a coach for TFA during summer institute. Julianna also took a break from education and worked in ed tech for 2 years. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University, a Master's in Higher Education Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina, and her Specialist's degree in Teacher Leadership from Mercer University. Outside of school, Julianna enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog Charlie, trying new restaurants, and getting involved in the community. Connect with Julianna: IG https://www.instagram.com/morelockedonlearning/ (@morelockedonlearning) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares about her experience with writing a book and she draws parallels to teaching and leading. You'll enjoy getting a "behind the scenes" taste of what Gretchen has been working on, all while gaining valuable insight for your own career. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EmpoweringEducatorsPodcast-2.png ()Quotables Show up every day no matter what- consistency is what makes you effective. You have to have a roadmap but still leave room to off road. Are you saying the same things in different ways so that it can be remembered and acted upon? Back up what you're saying. Share yourself. You are the x-factor. Consistency is everything.   Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Leadership isn't always easy, but it can be worth it. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where educational leaders, Casey and Courtney, share their review of Mike Staver's book, Leadership Isn't for Cowards. This book acts as an all-in-one leadership guide with tips that you can immediately apply. It is applicable for anyone interested in growing their leadership skills, regardless of their current role or title. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bonus-Episode-7.png ()Quotables Leaders mess with people's lives, both positively and negatively. The way we use our words is really important. Stop thinking that your solution is the answer, but that it is the conversation starter. Focus on finding the bright spots. Reward hard work and risk taking. Connect with Casey Facebook: Catch Up with Casey Instagram: @catchupwithcasey Website: catchingupwithcasey.com Connect with Courtney Instagram: @edubookster Website: theedubookster.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Grab the book here: https://amzn.to/3Kpfh9v (https://amzn.to/3Kpfh9v) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this episode, Gretchen reveals four of the most common fears about coaching and she gives you practical tips to overcome those fears. Are you new to the role of coaching or you just have those beginning of the year jitters? Get this episode in your ear! You won't want to miss this one! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EmpoweringEducatorsPodcast.png ()Quotables All you can do is show value and continue to show up, encourage people to engage with you and build trust.  Time is always going to be an obstacle, no matter what career you have.  Quality is essential in how you show up versus quantity.  Leadership isn't for sissies.  Leading others is hard because it's personal.   Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

With only five years of experience in the field of education, Sahur shares wisdom beyond her years in both teaching and leadership. Sahur has a calm confidence that will surely reignite your passion for teaching. As an ending to our summer series, this interview is just what you need to start your school year off right! You can read the article she talks about in the podcast https://www.schoolrubric.org/the-pandemics-impact-on-literacy-in-k-5-schools/ (here.) https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Intervie-4.png ()Quotables You don't necessarily need the years, just go about it in your own way and be excellent at what you do.  Focus on being present on the day to day things you are working on.  When I'm present I can realize the needs around me. Really great teachers come with a passion. Believe in the work that you're doing. If you're just committed to figuring it out in this life, you're going to be okay. About Sahur Sahur Augsteen is a Campus Instructional Coach with five years of experience in education. Prior to becoming an instructional coach, she was an educator in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelor's degree in Applied Learning and Development (Hook 'em!), before going on to earn her Master's in Urban Educational Leadership from Southern Methodist University. Coming from a family of educators, she feels that teaching is her calling! Sahur is an instructional leader who truly believes in the power of education and has seen how a dedicated teacher can change the trajectory of a student's life. Sahur loves to cheer others on! So much so that it is what she can be seen doing while coaching and supporting educators daily. Fostering relationships, being a servant leader and working alongside educators to help them polish their skills and talent is what bring her the most joy. She believe in continuously growing and dedicating herself to excellence. As a teacher, she was awarded Teacher of the Year her third and final year of being in the classroom. She has also been a mentor to first-year teachers and never misses the chance to make new staff on campus feel welcomed and supported! Outside of school, she loves to stay involved at church, spend time with family, drink coffee and work out. She can be found by the lake fishing or reading on any summer day. She always finds value in the small moments and looks for ways to spread kindness and love toward everyone she meets. Connect with Sahur: IG https://www.instagram.com/thattexasteacher/?hl=en (@thattexasteacher) Twitterhttps://twitter.com/MsAugsteen ( https://twitter.com/MsAugsteen) Website https://sahuraugsteen.wixsite.com/website/growing-our-garden (https://sahuraugsteen.wixsite.com/website/growing-our-garden) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2...

Tune into this  special episode in the summer series of the Empowering Educator's podcast. Brian Sepe is on and he shares with us how he reignites his passion for education. You'll gain practical tips to help you reignite your own passion for education. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Intervie-3.png ()Quotables Admit what you don't know and find ways to be a learner around that.  Everyone DESERVES a thought partner. Whatever happens today, the next presentation will definitely be better. Don't be afraid to ask for support. The most successful educators that I've been around are not afraid to hand it over to their students.  If you can't walk the talk, it becomes really challenging for your colleagues to gain that trust.  When it comes to teacher leadership, it's really just about understanding and deploying empathy and really understanding what's being said and what's not being said in a way that we can support without the bells and whistles of something that isn't attainable.  About Brian Brian Sepe is educator, instructional coach, and consultant. He is passionate about exploring the habits, beliefs, and ideas of people who teach and is driven by the idea that everyone deserves a thought-partner and trusted coach. Brian received his MA from Canisius College and began his work in classrooms as a teacher and coach through the partnership with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. He spent 17 years in Buffalo, NY as an elementary and middle school teacher and instructional coach. During the day, Brian can be found in classrooms supporting and empowering educators to find their voice and pursue their goals for their own learning and their impact on students. When Brian is not in the classroom, he serves as an adjunct professor at Canisius College and as a consultant and coach for the Western New York Teacher Residency Program. A program where early career educators experience a one year residency with a Master-Teacher in the city of Buffalo, NY. Brian is also a consultant with the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG) with Jim Knight and learning partner with Growth Coaching International (GCI) In his free time, Brian enjoys writing for Choice Literacy, spending time with his family, and coaching baseball. Connect with Brian: FB https://www.facebook.com/brian.sepe.75 (@Brian.sepe.75) IG https://www.instagram.com/brian_sepe_/?hl=en (@Brian_sepe_) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and...

In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Inga Parker shares about her EDU journey. She encourages and inspires others to coach teachers well. Inga has a passion for advocating for new and seasoned teachers alike. Tune into this episode and leave empowered. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Intervie-2.png ()Quotables Just say you don't know, it's okay. You can know it all but if you don't let them know you care about them, it's all for not.  Don't compare your journey. About Inga Dr. Inga Parker is the Instruction and Personalized Learning Lead (IPLL) at Rocky Creek Elementary School in Hampton, Georgia. In this role, she serves general and special education teachers and students in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Core Leadership/Administrative Team. Parker holds a BA degree in Sociology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling from Morris Brown College, a Masters Degree in Education from Touro University, and a Specialist and Doctoral Degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from Argosy University. Parker has been an educator for 22 years. While in the classroom she taught grades K, 1, 4, and 5. As an Early Intervention Program (EIP) teacher, she taught grades K-2. In both roles, Parker often had leadership roles. She's had opportunities to serve as the grade level and committee chairperson, MTSS chairperson, testing coordinator assistant, mentor, and more. As a teacher leader, she believes that what matters most are relationships! It is her mission to engage teachers and students in equitable practices that enhances their performance, growth, and development. Parker is the creator of numerous professional developments for educators. Her most impactful PD sessions are Rigor, Re-Engagement, Relevance, and Relationships and Leveraging Healthy Conflicts in Teams, which was presented nationally at the Simply Coaching and Teaching Summer Summit 2021. She was recently selected by her colleagues to represent Rocky Creek as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Parker is married to her amazing husband Frederick and together, they have one son, Asa. Connect with Inga: FB https://www.facebook.com/LoveLeadLiteracy (@loveleadliteracy) IG https://www.instagram.com/love_lead_literacy/?hl=en (@love_lead_literacy) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Listen in to hear Linda Rhyne share her experience from being a teacher, coach to now being the owner of Linda Rhyne consulting. You'll be empowered as you hear about her EDU journey. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/empowering-educators-podcast-16.png ()Quotables There are so many people in our lives that have untapped potential that they do not see.  I know a great teacher when the students love them but the students grow.  The relationship has to be the gateway to being instructionally sound.  We have to assume that people are showing up with their best selves.  Something is more than nothing. We need to be authentic in what we do. If you can take a stance of staying curious- you will succeed.  About Linda Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting, a company focused on helping teachers and leaders connect research to practice in a safe & supportive environment. Linda is an award-winning and National Board Certified educator with 15 years of experience in education with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, one of the nation's 20 largest urban school districts located in Charlotte, NC. She served in multiple positions in CMS: classroom teacher, literacy facilitator, new teacher support coordinator, and Southeast Learning Community coordinator, with 10 years of experience as an instructional coach. In her free time, you can find her playing with her two boys, hanging with her husband, reading, and working out. Connect with Linda: IG https://www.instagram.com/lindarhyneconsulting/?hl=en (@lindarhyneconsulting) https://twitter.com/lindaschultzie (Twitter @lindaschultzie ) https://www.facebook.com/lindarhyneconsulting/ (FB LindaRhyneConsulting) Website: http://lindarhyneconsulting.com/ (http://lindarhyneconsulting.com) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In this special edition of Energy Thinks, hear Tisha Schuller's conversation on the #hottakeoftheday podcast with host David Ramsden-Wood, a.k.a. DRW.DRW started his career in the energy industry as a reservoir engineer at Anadarko in 2001. He later became the co-founder and COO of OneEnergy Partners, which was sold in November 2018. In an effort to publish his book, “What the F@&K is Wrong with Everybody Else? (What They Didn't Teach You in Business School),” he started posting his “hot take of the day” on LinkedIn. From this, the #hottakeoftheday became a website and podcast. DRW has a B.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Cornell University.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter.Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com.Special thanks to DRW for letting Adamantine share this episode with its audience. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible.[Interview originally published on May 20, 2022]

In this special edition of Energy Thinks, hear Tisha Schuller's conversation on the #hottakeoftheday podcast with host David Ramsden-Wood, a.k.a. DRW.DRW started his career in the energy industry as a reservoir engineer at Anadarko in 2001. He later became the co-founder and COO of OneEnergy Partners, which was sold in November 2018. In an effort to publish his book, “What the F@&K is Wrong with Everybody Else? (What They Didn't Teach You in Business School),” he started posting his “hot take of the day” on LinkedIn. From this, the #hottakeoftheday became a website and podcast. DRW has a B.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Cornell University.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter.Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com.Special thanks to DRW for letting Adamantine share this episode with its audience. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible.[Interview originally published on May 20, 2022]

Tune in and listen as Erica Harrell shares about her experience and knowledge with creating effective Professional Development opportunities for educators. You'll be inspired as Erica shares her challenges and wins along her education journey. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/empowering-educators-podcast-15.png ()Quotables When you are the expert…it's often hard to make the information digestible for others because you want to give so much.  Facilitators who really hit the nail on the head, get to know their learners.  When you can be willing and transparent to show all the data, that's when growth happens.  As a PD facilitator there is a time to be the GPS and a time to be the map. About Erica: Erica Harrell is the CEO of Erica Harrell Consulting, an education consulting firm created to help dedicated educators create strategic professional development plans to increase student achievement and improve staff capacity. Erica has over 12 years of experience in K-8 education. She began her career as a special education teacher and has held multiple leadership roles from instructional coach to principal to Director of Leadership Development. In all of her roles, Erica has always had the desire to grow and help others do the same. As a school leader, Erica has led teams to develop strategic and comprehensive project plans for multi-day and multi-week professional development series and coached leaders to ensure high-quality session facilitation. Under her leadership, a team of school-based leaders facilitated 4-week summer professional development with an average of over 90% of participants rating sessions and operations as “Platinum” (highest rating on 5-point Likert scale) multiple years in a row. Erica is originally from Upstate New York. She attended University of Maryland, College Park for undergrad. She holds a MEd in Instructional Leadership from Relay Graduate School of Education. Erica currently lives in Maryland with her husband and one year old son. Connect with Erica: https://www.instagram.com/ericaharrellconsulting/?hl=en (IG: @ericaharrellconsulting) Email: Info@ericaharrellconsulting.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1783607 (Podcast: The Power of PD Podcast) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

The end of the school year can get a little crazy, which is why now more than ever, it is important to remember that classroom management is a year-round thing. Take the time to check in with your teachers and start planning on how you can better support them in the fall. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where classroom management expert, Celeste, shares strategies for establishing strong classroom management routines and how you can support teachers and keep them accountable. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bonus-Episode-4.png ()Quotables Focus on classroom management as a lever to getting to the content. Classroom management is a year-round thing. Reflection makes you an effective teacher. Classroom management doesn't have to be super complicated, but it needs to be consistent and appropriate. Classroom management is not a one size fits all. Think through all of the hiccups that can happen while teaching, and plan ahead on how to avoid them. Think outside the box. The end of the year is the perfect time to plan how you will support teachers in the fall. Connect with Celeste Instagram: @msceleste_online Youtube: Your Co-Teacher, Ms. Celeste Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Jamal Maxsam shares his wisdom about being an effective school leader. He will leave you motivated an inspired to make a change within your school or school district. If you are needing a recharge this summer, this episode is for you! Jamal will leave you feeling empowered to take on another school year. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/empowering-educators-podcast-14.png ()Quotables We have to be the problem solvers and we have to see the mission within the mess. That one thing that keeps bugging you is probably your mission. Maybe it's not time to quit. Maybe it's time to address the root of the frustration. Leadership is influencing people to take action. Don't give up on your vision. When you have vision, communicate vision, and act on it- that's when things happen. It's not about you and what you do. It's about how you motivate and support everyone else who's doing the work.  The role of a leader is to bring out the greatness in others. Your responsibility is not to lead everybody but to lead the right people. About Jamal: Jamal Maxsam is a friend; mentor to new and aspiring leaders as well as Edupreneurs. His mission is to ignite K-12 educators to be champions of change by stepping into leadership or Edupeneurhsip so they can rekindle their joy of being an educator. Jamal is known for his ability to plan strategically; helping those he serves create action steps to accomplish their vision and overcome the challenges of school leadership. Jamal obtained his first leadership role at the age of 16, managing a fast-food restaurant, leading his peers as well as adults. His success continued as he opened a new location of a franchise recruiting and training team members which resulted in several awards for sales and performance. Jamal shifted to education and continued to grow in the ability to develop people. He taught for 9 years then served as a school Principal. He has led a school with as many as 92 staff members, serving approximately 950 families. He also provided support to a school Principal at a school that served approximately 2,100 families. In addition to running his business, Jamal serves on the board of directors of a non-profit organization. Jamal lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife where they enjoy laughing and spending time together. Connect with Becca: https://jamalmaxsam.org/ (www.jamalmaxsam.org) https://www.instagram.com/jamalmaxsam/?hl=en (IG: @jamalmaxsam) https://mobile.twitter.com/jamalmaxsam (Twitter: jamalmaxsam) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-maxsam/ (LinkedIn: jamalmaxsam) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on...

Mental health is a topic that is hard to talk about, but it is time that we address the elephant in the room. Now more than ever, it is important to come together to make a change. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where mental health expert, Charle, shares strategies for establishing strong relationships and addressing the mental health needs of teachers, students, and parents. The time is now to start talking and make your voice heard! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bonus-Episode-5.png ()Quotables Mental Health is a systemic issue. We need to acknowledge that feelings are part of the human experience, and how to handle them. Ask teachers what they need, and what can make their experience better. Let's start the conversation now, before it's too late. Kids need a space to talk; find a way to make everyone feel safe. Start brainstorming and being creative with what is in our power to control. If we keep doing the same things, we are going to keep having the same problems. Your voice does matter! You're not going to change policy, and I'm not going to change policy, but together we can make a difference. Don't give up on the system. Connect with Charle Email: charle@thrivingschool.org Twitter: @CharlePeck Website: thrivingschool.org Schedule a Discovery Call: calltsc.org Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Becca Silver shares how she helps support Teacher Coaches by working on mindset. She discusses the importance of working on personal growth as well as professional growths and how both ares of our lives effect the other. You won't want to miss this important discussion! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/empowering-educators-podcast-12.png ()Quotables Coaches are the figure it out people What coaches end up doing is treating teachers the way they want to be treated and not the way the teacher wants to be treated. Don't treat people the way you want to be treated but the way they want to be treated. There is a skill to be built to sense when something is off. Listen to better understand. If they can talk about it they can move through it and get back to instruction. Being self aware is really powerful. About Becca: Becca Silver is the founder and CEO of The Whole Educator. She is a highly energetic and knowledgeable trainer who approaches leadership development with transformational coaching skills and strategies. Becca is a former educator, instructional coach, life coach and executive coach. Her training programs and customized one-on-one coaching work focuses on fostering teacher buy-in, bridging knowledge gaps between leadership and staff and increasing teacher effectiveness and retention. Connect with Becca: https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-admin/www.thewholeeducator.com (www.thewholeeducator.com) https://www.instagram.com/thewholeeducator/ (IG: @thewholeeducator) https://mobile.twitter.com/beccasilver_edu (Twitter: BeccaSilver_Edu) https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-silver/ (LinkedIn: Becca Silver) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

The end of the school year is the perfect time to reflect and prepare for the following year. It is important that we don't assume teachers need the same support year after year, and that we get to the root of the problems we can help with. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where we share strategies for adapting your coaching methods to meet the needs of all teachers. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bonus-Episode-3.png ()Quotables Find the true root of the problem. Divide and conquer. To be an effective leader, you don't have to do it all. Lean on folks, but don't push. You have to figure out what someone needs in order to get better, and a lot of times, it is not what they are asking for. People first, mindset second, professional growth third. You can be an effective professional and still be yourself. When you can leverage the talent within your building you become such a stronger leader. Link to Coaching Summit https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF (https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Beth Segner found herself burnt out where she was in education. That burn out ultimately lead her to a role of coaching which reignited her passion for education. Beth chats all things coaching and early math education. Tune in to hear actionable steps you can take right now to ensure you stay motivated, focused and productive! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empowering-educators-podcast-8.png ()Quotables If they're not seeing it in action, chances are, they are not going to implement it.  We as coaches are connectors.  You will be successful because you're always trying to improve. There's no set number of years that makes a great educator. About Beth: Beth Segner is a math instructional coach at a K-5 school in Tennessee. She has experience in coaching new & veteran teachers, best practices for math instruction, co-teaching strategies, systematizing data meetings to maximize effectiveness, and math interventions for struggling students. Beth aspires to contribute to the work of developing teachers' capacity to understand math more deeply, follow the CRA model for mathematical understanding, and reduce math anxiety in students. Her educational passions include developing number sense, conceptual understanding, productive struggle, and the belief that EVERYONE can learn math. Connect with Gretchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementarymathcoach/?hl=en (@elementarymathcoach ) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementarymathcoach/ (The Elementary Math Coach ) Website: https://bethsegner.com/ (www.bethsegner.com) Linked - Media Mentioned: https://gfletchy.com/ (Graham Fletcher) https://brenebrown.com/ (Brene Brown) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

As we get closer to the end of the school year, sometimes we feel like we are being pulled in every direction. Schedules also change in the spring semester, and sometimes we find ourselves with nooks and crannies of time that we didn't have before. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where our guest educator – Mel – shares her tips and tricks for leveraging your time now in order to be better prepared for next year. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bonus-Episode-2.png ()Quotables Celebration is helpful for the brain. Random acts of appreciation can make a difference. Everyone deserves to have their brains stretched. Don't be afraid to just sit still for a minute and reflect. The only way to grow as a leader, is to expose yourself to people who are different. When you are fully fulfilled, you become more passionate about what you do. Doing anything to build community and camaraderie should be at the top of the list. Link to Coaching Summit https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF (https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF) Link to Blog Post https://alwaysalesson.com/10-end-of-year-tasks-for-instructional-coaches/ (https://alwaysalesson.com/10-end-of-year-tasks-for-instructional-coaches/) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Guests Connect with Melnequa Holloway Twitter: @Melnequah Facebook: Melnequa Holloway Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Coaching can be isolating. Sometimes we are at the end of our rope and thinking what else can I try? Tune in to this Bonus Clubhouse Episode where our guest educator – Kelsey – shares her tried and true tips on how to be the instructional coach that your teachers need. This chat not only provides tips on how to help teachers, but also ways to grow as a coach and not get overwhelmed in this leadership role. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bonus-Episode-1.png ()Quotables A short, pin-pointed coaching cycle can be motivating for teachers. Sometimes it doesn't matter that you have years of experience or degrees, but that you have an outside perspective. It's important as an instructional coach to shift and redirect some of the negative and toxic conversations. The best leaders are quiet. Sometimes there are seasons where you need to pump the breaks in order to get somewhere faster. Lean into your master teachers and veteran teachers in your building. Keep feedback new and exciting. You can't pour from an empty cup; take care of yourself. Link to Coaching Summit https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF (https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Guests Connect with Kelsey Bodie Instagram: @kelsey.bodie Twitter: @kelsey_bodie Website: www.kelseybodie.com Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Do your words have weight? Does the feedback you give to those that you coach provide the results that you know are possible or does your feedback land flat? What do you need to do in order to give feedback that people hear and apply? Tune in to gain some practical tips to help you gain influence with those you coach. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empowering-educators-podcast-10.png ()Quotables In order for feedback to create change, it's got to be at the right time with the right relationship between the people. Words have weight only when you value who it is coming from. Being ready to listen- that's the first step. We are in the business of growing people. If we can't reach them as people first, we can't reach them as professionals next. Influence is an honor. Virtual Coaching Summit Ticket https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF (https://www.simplycoachingsummit.com/a/19590/xdLFeEkF) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Covid has shaken things up in classrooms everywhere, but maybe it is time to shake up professional development as well! We invited multiple instructional coaches to talk about alternative formats for professional development, and how to get away from the one-hour passive meeting that so many of us have found ourselves trapped in. One thing that everyone can agree on, is that teachers don't need one more thing added to their plate. We can still provide meaningful, authentic learning opportunities that get teachers excited to go back to the classroom each day. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where our guest educator – Kimberly – shares her ideas on how you can shake up your professional development, and get teachers excited about learning! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bonus-Episode.png ()Quotables It's not that teachers don't want to stay current or learn, but that they are so overwhelmed and overworked, that their brains can't take in any new learning. Sitting for an hour does not equate to an hour of learning - make your time together come alive and be full of authentic learning opportunities. Be an advocate for teachers and see if any current responsibilities can be put on pause for now. Create actionable, bite-sized learning opportunities. Get to know your staff and what works for them; not everyone wants less. Don't stop those teachers who are eager to learn! Maximize PD without putting more on teacher's plates. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Guests Connect with Kimberly Holt Instagram: @eduk8tor_1920 Twitter: @mrsholtskids Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Your mind is a powerful tool. What you believe becomes your reality. What beliefs do you hold that may be holding you back? How can you turn your thoughts into productive actions for your desirable outcome? https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/empowering-educators-podcast-5.png ()Quotables You become what you believe What do you believe about yourself? Does that belief match your current reality? It doesn't have to. Thoughts. Actions. Outcomes It starts with the belief in yourself. It's never too late to turn the boat around. Your reality is not where the story stops. Think, believe and act like your future self.  Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Gone are the days that PD sessions should be viewed as a one-and-done meeting. Professional development should be seen as a whole program experience, that people will talk about and think about after it is over. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where our guest educator – Erica – shares her tips, tricks, and secrets on how to plan and implement the most powerful and productive PD sessions for your teachers. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CH-Bonus-Episode-Secrets-to-Powerful-PD-for-Teachers.png ()Quotables We have a lot of talent in our school buildings that aren't being leveraged and it's because the ways we are setting up learning opportunities for us adults. Adults learn because they are in a specific role for learning. Start with the end in mind. Less is more – bring it down to a bite-sized learning objective. Learning doesn't always have to be a PD session; professional development meets learners where they are. Remember there is magic in the simple stuff too. Every minute you spend talking is one less minute that they have to collaborate and implement their learning. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Guests Connect with Erica Harrell Instagram: @ericaharrellconsulting Facebook: Erica Harrell Consulting Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Fear can be crippling and truly rob us of our greatest potential. Fear can keep us from taking that new position or doing hard things. How can we overcome fear? Listen in as I share about my experience with fear and the steps I have taken to take control of it instead of it taking control of me. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/empowering-educators-podcast-1.png ()Quotables   Perspective and acknowledgment of what was happening really helped me drive out fear. (Fear) is not healthy or productive. It limits your growth, potential and enjoyment. Do you have a strength that you are allowing to be used against you? You have to take the control back. Fear is something you can control. You can manage it by understanding it. If we don't get ahold of what holds us, we are never going to have the impact we are meant to have.  If we want kids to set goals, take risks and become who they were meant to become- it starts with us. Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Teachers are stressed out now more than ever before. As teacher leaders, it is important that we know and understand the stressors our teachers face so that we can help with solutions. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat as we discuss the stressors our teachers are facing and how we can help. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bonus-Episode-4.png ()Quotable We need to give them (teachers) a voice especially right now with stress. They might feel like when we are giving them a solution it's just one more thing because it may not fit there personality, style, or their day to day. Maybe we need to rethink the whole process of the requirement of the lesson plan. When we limit options, that immediately decreases stress.  We have to move past traditional PD. It's too much. Many of our teachers are mourning traditional practices. We are not going back to normal so we have to help guide teachers to find their new identity.  Help teachers develop the mindset of turning this impossible situation into a possible opportunity. Make time to visit classrooms… just to check in. Teachers want us to listen but they also want us to see what's happening. The morale and the culture (of the school) helps us to retain teachers. Stamp of Approval To connect with Lori Poole on Instagram: @levelupliteracy or email drloripoole@gmail.com To connect with Inga Parker on Instagram: @love_lead_literacy Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Planning as a team is essential. Many times, though, we find that time to plan is not on our side. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat as we discuss how to structure collaborative planning teams with teachers! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bonus-Episode-5.png ()Quotable Sometimes conversations need more time. Splitting up that time throughout the week allows for those deeper conversations. Modeling - practicing those activities in team meetings. Practicing and perfecting - we know it's as efficient  as it's going to be, and as accurate as it's going to be, and helpful to students learn and achieve. Change our mindset to truly collaborate - give everyone a voice. It can organically work out, without taking work home. Do the pre-work: come prepared with a resource or something for that particular content area. Don't be afraid to slow down. Stamp of Approval To connect with Inga Parker on Instagram: @love_lead_literacy To connect with Denise Newsome on Instagram/Twitter: @MsNewsomesNotes To connect with Melissa via email: mdmillig@ga.aliefisd.net Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

After several years of pushing our limits, giving all we have as educators, it's time to truly maximize our efforts. How might we scale back from the stress and give our best when tasks are piling up each day? Allow yourself to be fully present and effective. This happens when you discover that sweet spot in maximizing your small jobs done well. Let's find out how! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/empowering-educators-podcast-3.png () Quotables Less is more! Let us reprioritize and share the workload. Cut the fat - what can you scale back on? Find our way back to thriving. Linked - Media Mentioned: Website - https://www.wewillskyrocket.com (https://www.wewillskyrocket.com) Podcast - https://www.wewillskyrocket.com/podcast/ (https://www.wewillskyrocket.com/podcast/ ) Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Effective time management is the secret of success; prioritizing our tasks can help us achieve better education quality and better teaching results. As an educator, we should always be looking ahead and planning. Join today's bonus Clubhouse episode, listen to our guest educator - Tammy- share her experience and tips with us! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bonus-Episode-1-1.png ()Quotable “It's essential for us to learn this habit of looking ahead, planing ahead, prioritizing, getting in the calendar” “When you take the time before you take the time to really know what's coming, then you can really maximize your time away” “We prioritize tasks over our time, something I have been getting better at is being really really thoughtful of how I use my time” “When we are thinking about prioritizing our time, and really focusing on things that we need to do that require the quality time and effort and focus, we should have those time to decide in larger chunks” Stamp of Approval To connect with Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman on Twitter: @TMus_Ed Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

In times of uncertainty, or an emergency, we can find ourselves in a place of panic. When we are reminded of the people and resources around us, though, we are grounded. Listen in to hear a very personal incident I recently encountered that helped me recognize how to leverage my community and resources! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/empowering-educators-podcast-2.png ()Quotables Leverage what and who is around you. Who is more knowledgable than you in specific areas and how can you contact them? What is your weakness, find someone with that strength. Accept your limitations! When an opportunity comes, you are ready to execute. You will never make an impact by yourself! Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

When teachers get through the rough patch of the work, what can we do to help them work through the different phases of burnout? You can dip into burnout one day, and come back out. And it's important, to be honest with yourselves about where you are in burnout, and how to get out of it. Join the podcast now and find out more detailed methods to support our teachers! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bonus-Episode.png ()Quotable Students are coming to their classrooms with different needs, and that really isn't being acknowledged. As leaders, a part of that responsibility is kind of being a good model, being compassionate, being open to be receptive to the needs of your teachers. There are things that we can change to bring excitement into our day. And sometimes that is enough to distract the brain from the ho hum. It's true you're gonna find burnout in any profession, what you need to do is recognize these things in yourself and in your environment. I might still be in burnout, but I'm making progress towards being burned in which is what Amber says, then that is motivating to make you keep coming to work and keep trying and keep trying to figure it out.   Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

The waves of stress seems to be inevitable, especially as an educator. Maybe the workload is unreasonable, or there are unrealistic expectations. How do we alter the role of stress so we can be productive and successful? This week I have a strategy to help us educators ride the wave rather than be consumed by it! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/empowering-educators-podcast-1.png ()Quotables  Get ready to troubleshoot instead of going on an emotional roller coaster Educators that are successful right now are the ones that are flexible Expect the wave to hit - expect the problem Create a manageable workload Don't let stress steal your joy, or career Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Though resolutions are fun and exciting to create, they very rarely last long. Habits on the other hand are formative and foundational in our daily lives. As we form habits in the classroom, we will start to have a greater impact on our teachers and students. In this week's episode, explore ways to create and follow through with habits! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()Quotables Show up on repeat to build the habit. Make positive change. What does it mean for us as we age and rely on them (younger generation)? I support coaches who support teachers who support students. Whatever your position is in education...take it seriously! Stamp of Approval: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-Years-Resolutions-Activities-BUNDLE-5117233# (New Year's Resolutions Activities Bundle) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cover-podcast-Episode-255.png () Claude Larson, a 25-year veteran of teaching in New Jersey public schools, who later decided to get out of her comfort zone and became an impactful entrepreneur in professional development and teen education. The innovative teaching methods in her books serve teachers who are seeking higher student engagement in the classroom and better student motivation in their lives.  In the interview, she shares helpful advice for teachers in distress to stay connected and empowered. Tune in to learn about her journey of being an ever-evolving educator! Quotables “I knew if I was in a place where I really enjoyed what I doing, I was gonna have the most success.” “If you want to become the best educator that you are capable of becoming, you have to get out of your comfort zone and try different things…Because all of that helps shape your perspective.” “What teachers of excellence mean for me is that they are constantly changing, constantly evolving.” “When you set out to be an educator, it will be so impactful to every other aspect of your life.”  “Once I build a better relationship with my students, I would get everything I planned with less distraction.” Stamp of Approval Seth Godin's Blog & Podcasts: https://seths.blog/podcasts/ (https://seths.blog/podcasts/) The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Personal Success: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Choice-Finding-Personal-Success/dp/1735725803 (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Choice-Finding-Personal-Success/dp/1735725803) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Claude Instagram: @thepowerofchoiceforsuccess Website: ClaudeBLarsonLLC.com Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'  

At this time of the year, teachers are pretty worn out and it's time for teacher leaders to take actions and make an impact! We invited multiple instructional coaches to talk about their ways to assist teachers in their professional development. One thing they all agree on, is that teachers need partnership instead of normal coaching cycles. They need a helping hand instead of pushing one. Tune in to this replay of an impactful clubhouse chat to find out more detailed methods to revitalize our teachers! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bonus-Episode.png () Quotables Just let people know they are appreciated when they are pretty drained. A lot of times as teacher leaders, we feel like we have to be super strategic, but sometimes we just need to be human. Be relevant, be visible, and continue the work we are doing without being in their (students' or teachers') face. (A softer impact) doesn't mean that we are weakening our impact, we are attacking from a new angle, a way that respects the stress and overwhelms. You'd hate to make a teacher think he/she had accomplished nothing at the end of the year. It's time to re-establish your expectations. Sometimes we kind of jump from thing to thing, but a deep dive into what we do can be really helpful. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Guests: Jodi- TW: @jodimos Becky- Schoolhouse Mentoring FB Group, IG: Schoolhouse Mentoring Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'  

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/empowering-educators-podcast.png () We as educators talk all day long. We don't spend much time on our own speaking ability. It's time to focus on speaking effectively so your audience (students, teachers, parents, and community members) can hear you loud and clear. We want to evoke change and growth- not become talking heads. We have one voice and an amazing podium. Tune in to hear 10 tips to speak more effectively in your edu-role (plus, learn a fun acronym to level up your speaking game). Quotables Speak so your audience can hear you. Otherwise you're wasting everyone's time. I was prioritizing pacing over proficiency. What's the likelihood it will stick? Allowing folks to listen is an entryway..but we can't stop there. They will lean in and listen when you make it apply to them. Personalize your message... from their perspective, interest, and personality traits Come Chat on Clubhouse! Instructional Coaching Clubhttp://www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching (- www.clubhouse.com/club/instructionalcoaching) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bonus-Episode-1.png ()   This bonus episode that first aired on the Clubhouse app within the Instructional Coaching Club. This chat focused on creating prioritized, aligned PD options for teachers that ends in results instead of overwhelm. Tune in to this Clubhouse chat with co-host and literacy leader Lori Poole! Quotables What is our one cohesive goal? It's not one more thing, it's the one thing I don't have to add another plate- I already have a plate and am adding seasoning to it The way we have done PD in the past... is not translating to better practice in classrooms Wet their appetite before coming to to the learning session Giving voice and choice is one way to avoid overwhelm You don't have to be a leader in every single moment Provide small increments of learning so they can level up Stamp of Approval Winter Coaching Summit: https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG (https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG) Voxer voice messaging app: https://www.voxer.com/ (voxer.com) Zoom: https://zoom.us/ (https://zoom.us/) Join the Live Convo on Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/ (Clubhouse.com) Follow the "Instructional Coaching Club" Chats are Sundays at 8:00 pm EST Connect with Lori Twitter: https://twitter.com/levelupliteracy (@levelupliteracy) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelupliteracy/ (@levelupliteracy) Email: drloripoole@gmail.com Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Podcast-Cover_KnowYourOptions.png ()   Do you know how many opportunities are out there for teachers? The opportunities are unlimited! You'll find out something you don't know- certifications, schools that are a better fit, and even more leadership options! I'm here to help teachers find missed opportunities and information while helping ideas and dreams become realistic.  Quotables It's hard to aspire to something you haven't been exposed to  Don't fear losing good people at your school, fear losing them in your profession  I want to be the lead of my own story Our opportunities are not only black and white Make it happen, do the work, chase the dream, try to step out Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'  

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cover.png () Take action and start creating change from within your school building. Some questions you may want to ask yourself are: How do you find changes you want to see? How to evoke change no matter where we are? You know what should be done differently so instead of wishing and wanting, speak up! Use your ideas and voice to develop your game plan. Complaining will not make any changes; use your action and energy to make changes! Listen in to hear about how to start a plan about how to create change. Quotables “How to create change within the building [is] not waiting for the orders to come top-down, but to initiate the change.” “Life can't just happen to you; you really have to take an active role.” “You either get what you want, at least improve what you have, or you do nothing, and it just gets worse.” “Stop waiting for permission from the universe.”  “We are starting fresh, and we are starting new; we're gonna start a school that we always wanted it to be.” Stamp of Approval Educators Who Know What To Do: Experts in Education https://amzn.to/3CUJjgc (https://amzn.to/3CUJjgc) Coaching in Action Summit: https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG (https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/empowering-educators-podcast-1.png ()Julie Warner, EdD, left the classroom fewer than 10 years ago—close enough that she can still vividly remember her first few rocky years with their emotional and logistical landmines, but long enough to have had a career in education since then that includes obtaining a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, stints as an Education Policy Advisor in the U.S. Senate and the White House, and overseeing the teacher issues portfolio within the U.S. Department of Education's internal think tank. Even as she's advised on high-level policy decisions in education, she's always stayed close to the classroom: she's a National Board Certified Teacher, has published books on teaching with technology, and is a freelance education writer.Tune in to hear this bonus edition episode with Julie Warner! Quotables "If you could help to influence one teacher's practice you're having influence with potentially 30+ students." "If students don't know you see them and don't know you care on a human level, then no one is going to learn anything." "Confusion has to come before you learn how to do something." "If you know what you're doing, you might be stagnant. If you're a little bit uncomfortable or out of your depth, you're growing." "No one can be everything to one person." Stamp of Approval https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Before-Success-Teachers-Describe/dp/1475857489 (Failure Before Success Book) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with Julie Warner Twitter:  https://twitter.com/newliteracy (@newliteracy) Website: http://www.juliemwarner.com (www.juliemwarner.com) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

How do you react to other people's actions? Do you become overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down? Listen in to hear of some great tips on overcoming the influence of others and being reminded the YOU are in control! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()Quotables Others can effect your performance, mindset, and wellbeing. We need to be able to protect how people effect us. You are in control of how people affect you. Acknowledge the issue and advocate for the boundaries. Protect your circle of influence. Announcements Educators Who Know What To Do: Experts in Education https://amzn.to/2XKOS27 (https://amzn.to/2XKOS27) Coaching in Action Summit: https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG (https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

If you are a teacher leader - this is for you! It is important to support others to be successful faster. Many times, administration and instructional coaches want to support teachers, but don't have a game plan ready or data from the previous year to best do that. In this episode you will hear about having an aligned mission and how to execute it. Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()Quotables Supporting others to become successful faster, and longer. How to create consistencies in an inconsistent year. One of the fall backs to a lot of coaching support is that there is just no game plan. Have an aligned vision with administration. Haphazardly helping people might feel good in the moment but you never get momentum. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

This past year has challenged educators to look at education and learning in a new light. Do you find yourself apologizing for how you are implementing your teaching? This podcast episode speaks on our initial reaction to apologize for how we are having to change. Instead, let's reframe and hear about a better way to excite and engage our administration, coworkers, and students.  Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Episode247-image.jpg ()Quotables Anxious energy is a form of excitement. Whenever you apologize, it sends the message that whatever you're going to say or do is unimportant or unexciting. Apologizing for the work that we do, that we know is essential to moving forward, is actually having the opposite effect. Why do we apologize? It's a way to connect with the other person/state the obvious/acknowledge their thoughts or feelings. We have to embrace new opportunities...fun exploration, off the beaten path, is honestly where the best memories are made, when we are forced out of our routine and out of our plan. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

It is time for a new year and that means it is time for engaging professional development that will help teachers learn and grow.  When we create professional development sessions, we want them to be beneficial for teachers and to create buy in among our colleagues. This podcast episode discusses 5 ways to boost engagement, create buy in and have a successful year of professional development. Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/empowering-educators-podcast-pd.png ()Quotables Start your PD off knowing that you set the tone. Teacher input can be helpful in planning. You may not be able to control the content, but you can control the mode in which teachers participate. Voice and choice goes a long way in teacher buy in. Sit down with your administration team and prioritize requirements and see how much time you have left for what teachers want to do. A PD committee can be a great voice and move everyone in the building in unison towards the same goal for PD. Decide ahead of time what the requirements are for teachers so they know exactly what is going to happen pre, during and post PD. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Spencer is currently a full-time instructional coach at a K-5 elementary school and a teacher wellness mentor. She is also a former teacher. Spencer taught 2nd grade, 5th grade and 6th grade before becoming an instructional coach. Her time as a teacher taught her so much about what she wanted in life and also a lot about the role burnout plays in our health and wellness. Spencer's goal is to help teachers feel seen as a human first and create a space and community where they can turn to to receive empathy, empowerment and personal development tools. She recently got married to her long-time best friends, Tim! She has two dogs, Layla + Vladdy. Spencer was born and raised in Livonia, Michigan and then moved to Arizona after college graduation. The move sparked her love for travel, if she could live anywhere it would be on an island. You can usually find her working on mentorship, binging Schitt's Creek, or planning her next adventure ! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/empowering-educators-podcast-8.png ()Quotables If you put yourself out there, the fact that you put that energy out there, everything is going to come back tenfold. If you want to connect to more likeminded people, you have to put yourself out there and find your tribe. You can create your own reality. Imposture syndrome can rule your life, especially for new teachers. Watching other teachers and learning walks are a great learning tool. Self is more than taking a few minutes for yourself. It is prioritizing yourself. Setting boundaries, creating powerful routines and mindset are tools to help overcome or avoid burnout. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with Spencer Cotter Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencercotter?lang=en (@spencercotter) IG: https://www.instagram.com/_spencermegan/ (@spencercotter) Email: hello@spencercotter.com Website: https://www.spencermegan.com/ (https://www.spencermegan.com/) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Dr. Sam Fecich, a professor of education for 7 years, works at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She is the author of EduMagic, a guide for preservice teachers and co-author of EduMagic, a guide for new teachers. She is also the host of the Edumagic podcast! She believes that teaching doesn't begin when you walk across the stage at graduation, but when you take your first college class at 8:00 A.M. She strives to provide tangible tips, strategies and and encouragement throughout your teaching journey. Tune in for this bonus edition episode with Dr. Sam Fecich! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/empowering-educators-podcast-5.png ()QuotablesDon't say no to opportunity. You never know where an opportunities and relationships will lead. A great educator shows perseverance and asks questions. Get to know the students in your cohort. Relationships go a long way. Make sure you sprinkle random acts of kindness throughout your day for yourself. The Education Podcast Network, whether it be a quote or idea, gives ideas to share out to students. You are always learning as a teacher, share that with your students. Spending 5-10 minutes throughout the day on yourself adds up by the end of the day. Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links Mentionedhttps://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0HCaQ_PMihufbKl6K7R0_57YHsVAPXK4XFhPa9dquUee4LwigIeGOVBRI (2021 Simply Coaching Summit July 12-14) Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with Dr. Sam FecichTwitter: https://twitter.com/SFecich?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@Sfecich) IG: https://www.instagram.com/sfecich/ (@Sfecich) Podcast: https://www.sfecich.com/podcast (Edu Magic Podcast) Website: https://www.sfecich.com/blog (www.sfecich.com ) Teacher Interview Course: https://www.sfecich.com/courses (www.sfecich.com/courses) Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732248745/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1732248745&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=cacf4d7e92b6593a4163cf863672d693 (EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Chrissy Beltran is a resource creator and consultant for instructional coaches and elementary teachers in the area of literacy. With over 17 years of educational experience, Chrissy has worked with students and teachers in grades preK-8, serving them through downloadable resources, online courses, and in-person workshops. Her podcast, Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast shares strategies and ideas with instructional coaches who are working towards growing their schools. Tune in for this special bonus edition episode with Chrissy Beltran. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/chrissy-beltran.png ()QuotablesSometimes to give support, sometimes you have to pull back support. What do we really believe? If we believe it, we need to see it in action in classrooms. Great educators have purpose for their work and they know what their vision of successful students are going to be for each child.  If we can grow in reflection, we can change a teacher's thinking forever. It's ok to change your mind. If you get new information, you need to modify your thinking based on new information. You have to build a bridge from your brain to someone else's brain. Get out there and tell people to try it out. Take the best practices that are being shared and reality that is happening on campuses and build the bridge between the two. Sometimes you have to give students your faith because they don't have it themselves. Teachers can come around and have a new day just like students. Give them the faith. Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links Mentionedhttps://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0HCaQ_PMihufbKl6K7R0_57YHsVAPXK4XFhPa9dquUee4LwigIeGOVBRI (2021 Simply Coaching Summit July 12-14) Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with ChrissyTwitter: https://twitter.com/BuzzingWithMsB (@BuzzingwithMsB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuzzingWithMsB/ (Buzzing with Ms. B) IG: https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ (@BuzzingwithMsB) Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B (Buzzing with Ms. B) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzing-with-ms-b-the-coaching-podcast/id1496989397 (Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast ) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi0F6j0KTeNKbG4xxy2qWQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi0F6j0KTeNKbG4xxy2qWQ) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/buzzingwithmsb/pins/ (https://www.pinterest.com/buzzingwithmsb/pins/) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Tiffany is an educator, entrepreneur and goal achievement coach. She helps ambitious, self-motivated women, entrepreneurs & leaders create + achieve meaningful goals without sacrificing their priorities. Tiffany has been leading people for 15+ years. She holds an Education Specialist Degree in Learning, teaching & Curriculum. She has done extensive research on reading fluency & completed her Specialist dissertation & research on what peer coaching looks like & sounds like. Through her research she founded a Collaborative Talk Sequence that empowers educators on an individual and group level to increase teacher motivation, joy, confidence, knowledge & own their unique leader within themselves that carries over into student achievement. For the past 6.5 years, Tiffany has used her education, leadership & coaching experience to empower women from all different backgrounds in work & life through entrepreneurship and growing their own turn-key business. Her Collaborative Talk Sequence allows each individual to step into their influence & is a framework for effective collaboration groups to happen on an education and business level. She believes when you are equipped with the right mindset, strategy, confidence and environment that allows for meaningful & purposeful growth to be ignited from each individual's unique strengths, priorities & beliefs - a ripple effect of impact happens. Tune in for this bonus edition episode with Tiffany Wallace. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/empowering-educators-podcast-3-1.png ()QuotablesCollaborative talk structure is taking something to ignite learning, focusing on one thing and tying in a reflection.  Having time to actually talk is a key component so you have time to put things into action. Anytime you are stuck or overwhelmed, take the time to stop and learn to keep yourself motivated. Making teachers feel heard and seen and creating a community where people can learn and fail and keep going is important for a collaborative talk sequence. Focusing is an element that makes teachers great. It transcends into every part of teaching.  If we can help teachers really see their beliefs, we can empower them to not be focused on all the things but to instead focus on the foundational things.  You have to have boundaries with your time and energy as a classroom teacher and mentor. Recognize within yourself that you need to stop and take a breather.  In our minds can make things seem overwhelming, but we have to stop and think about how long it will take to do something really well.  The power of asking questions and listening to the teachers you get to work with and understanding their values is so important to empower everyone at large.  Train yourself to see the light and good to increase your motivation and the energy you are bringing to your students. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! July 12-14, 2021. https://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ndrHjjslJwn_lJlUmPmd-IlC2ETPHmsm-4oyra-NdEnoOzwIq2YeklOk (Simply Coaching Summit) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with TiffanyWebsite: https://www.tiffanygwallace.com/...

Craig Randall is the author of Trust-Based Observations. His experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal at schools in the US and overseas led him to develop and then write, Trust-Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teacher risk-taking and innovation, and result in teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on the model. Tune in to hear this bonus edition episode with Craig Randall! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/craig-randall.png ()QuotablesWhat were you doing to help students learn? If you had to do it again, what would you do differently? By asking teachers about their teaching rather than telling them what to do you start the road to trust based observations. When you ask your opinion of their own teaching, you give them control and they are more willing to try and take risk. You have to have a heart to kids, and hold on to it, to be a great teacher. The teachers that are the most amazing teachers have a differentiated relentlessness for each student they teach. Never loose the feeling of vulnerability of being observed whether you know its coming or not, and maintain empathy forever for teachers who are working in environment where you never know what's going to happen. As you move into teacher leadership sometimes we think "My way is THE way," be open to multiple ways to be successful. There is a talent within the building but you have to be willing to look at it from a different perspective.  Teachers are much more willing to grow their practice when you ask teachers about their practice, see them frequently enough where you know their practice, and sharing their strengths. Right now observations happen to us, trust based observations allow growth to happen with us. Teachers are willing to show up as their best when principals are consistent. This promotes risk taking and everyone continuing to do their best. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! March 19-21st, 2021! https://www.sctacademy.com/simply-coaching-retreat?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2Fs6BtaxLo%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WDBsSKduDM1cTNOanw6juk0AKumceRet-Lvk4pciHOrFMnOxhsYAtUo0 (Simply Coaching Retreat) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links MentionedConnect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College) Connect with CraigTwitter: https://twitter.com/trustbasedcraig?lang=en (@TrustbasedCraig) Email: craig@trustbased.com Website: http://www.trustbased.com/ (www.trustbased.com) Book: https://amzn.to/3thQ9rs (Trust Based Observations) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.' Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send'

Our second episode in the ‘What They Didn't Teach You in Postgraduate School' is on how to give a great presentation! Frances starts us off with advice on giving great scientific presentations, including oral and poster presentations. Virginia discusses different presentations medical students give, and advice on how to give a great patient presentation. Both gals discuss presentation triumphs and failures. Show notes:Please rate, review, and subscribe to Young & Not So Stupid.Take a look at our instagram @youngandnotsostupidpod Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/youngandnotsostupidpodSend us an email with your fieldwork Friday posts and ideas on future episodes: youngandnotsostupidpod@gmail.comVisit our blog for more information about our sources: https://youngandnotsostupi.wixsite.com/podblog Music by: Kevin Macleod

In this episode, I review the book What They Didn't Teach You in Graduate School: 299 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career and share information about the first YGT giveaway! Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by contacting me via email or by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder. If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.