Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden, chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience. Kim shares the value of watching someone else teach, gives us a look into her upcoming book, and chooses her side: #TeamJeff or #TeamRae.

'You can work with the best teacher in the country but never have seen that teacher teach, because we're in silos.' - @KimBearden from episode 168 of #TeachBetterTalk #Podcast #TeachBetter Click To Tweet

Episode Highlights

1:55 – Chatting about our FREE Webinar Series for Teachers: Better at a Distance.
4:25 – Previewing the episode with Kim Bearden
9:00 – Kim introduces herself.
10:15 – Chatting about how the Ron Clark Academy has shifted things due to COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Pandemic.
14:30 – Kim shares the backstory of the Ron Clark Academy.
19:13 – Kim’s failure: Not connecting with entire companies.organizations.
22:42 – What’s keeping Kim excited about education right now: People starting to understand the value of watching someone else teach.
25:30 – Kim’s advice for teachers: Above all else, work on those relationships.
33:21 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
38:47 – How to connect with Kim.

Guest’s Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Zoom
Book: “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- @dr_vcjones – See her at #TeachBetter2020
- @heykoreycollins
- @ronclark__
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.storylineonline.net
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Working out. (Kim provides a hack that is awesome.)
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: “Don’t take yourself so seriously.” – Ron Clark.