TL;DR: During the pandemic, I decided to make my own podcast a reality. I listened to podcasts and discussed with others what I would need to get mine started. Out of the Trenches was born. It features teachers telling their stories about getting out of the trenches. Over the past two years, the podcast has been successful and continues to … Read More
Making Your Mark: Becoming a Teacher-Leader
TL;DR: Leaders all have different strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on what your personal strengths are. Enroll in the Teach Better Academy course to dive deeper into being a teacher-leader. What does it mean to be a leader? For most of us, our understanding of leadership is based heavily on our understanding of evolution. We think there are prestigious leaders or … Read More
What Does It Take To Lead?
TL;DR: To inspire the next generation of leaders, there are a number of skills that we must foster in the classroom. Have convictions, live with integrity, work on your communication skills, be self-aware, make adjustments when needed, encourage innovation, and be civic-minded. What makes a leader a good leader? It’s easy to point out an ineffective leader, along with exactly … Read More
Show 80: Summer PD Series 7, Starting SEL Right
Stacie Lawler is the 2020 Idaho Teacher of the Year and is dedicated to supporting students’ and teachers’ mental health. We have to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our students. We need to dedicate time to think about our values and build our life around it. Beyond mental health, we dive into the conversation of … Read More