A lot of people mistake investors for entrepreneurs. But not everyone who buys a million dollar franchise is an entrepreneur. A lot of times, franchisees are people with money who see an opportunity to create an additional stream of revenue. For an entrepreneur, it’s typically less about the money, and more about the need to create and build something that will … Read More
5 Signs You Might Be A Teacherpreneur
You’ve probably heard the word teacherpreneur before, and you’ve probably heard a wide variety of definitions as well. My personal definition is “an educator who has a passion for finding opportunities to make a difference, share their knowledge and expertise, and innovate the world of education to increase student success.” If you’re anything like me, you might have business ideas … Read More
8 Tips to Make Your Next Meeting More Valuable for Your Teachers
There aren’t many things more frustrating than getting up earlier than normal to attend a mandatory meeting. Except, of course, getting up earlier than normal to attend an unnecessary or inefficient meeting. Yep, we’ve all been there: sitting in our seat, more tired than normal, annoyed with the fact that you probably didn’t need to be at this meeting. Or … Read More
The Teacherpreneur – Why Teachers Make Awesome Entrepreneurs
(Originally posted at www.trepsunite.com) A teacherpreneur is a teacher who looks to extend their reach outside of the classroom. But should you be one? I was recently honored to be asked to speak with some amazing educators at the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship about entrepreneurship, and how being a teacherpreneur can allow you to extend your impact on education. Set in … Read More
Chad featured in Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Newsletter
Founded in 1945, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation identifies and develops leaders and institutions to meet the nation’s critical challenges. The Woodrow Wilson Fellowships responded to a shortage of college faculty at the conclusion of World War II by offering talented students the opportunity to attend doctoral programs and begin college teaching careers. As college enrollments swelled in the … Read More