Why Personalized Professional Development Is a Game-Changer for Teachers

Jeff GargasBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Personalized professional development tailors growth opportunities to individual educators’ needs, improving engagement, practicality, and flexibility. This approach fosters meaningful classroom impact through coaching, self-directed learning, and actionable feedback. Personalized professional development is exactly what it sounds like—tailoring growth opportunities to fit the unique needs of each individual educator. In today’s ever-changing classroom environments, the old “one-size-fits-all” approach to professional … Read More

Finding Your Authentic Swing as an EDUpreneur

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: A favorite movie quote about golf inspires reflection on personal growth and reconnecting with one’s passion. Golf memories with family and friends highlight the emotional significance of the sport. Finding one’s “authentic swing” symbolizes discovering true self and joy in life. One of my all-time favorite movie quotes comes from a film that did not perform well when it … Read More

5 Steps to Prepare for Your Teacher Side Hustle

Jeff GargasBlog, Connect Better, EDUcreator, EDUpreneur, Innovate Better, Teacherpreneur Better

TL;DR: To start a teacher side hustle, identify your audience, build trust, and create valuable content to succeed. Build an email list and community that trusts you. Identify your target audience and their pain points. Create and nurture content that addresses these pain points to build your future teacher side hustle. I was reflecting on a conversation I had with … Read More