Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you’re good enough, and being okay with asking for help.

Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger than your title, and why she is excited for the rethinking of the traditional school model.

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Episode Highlights

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1:51 – Highlighting podcasts you can use to declutter your head as the new school year approaches
5:55 – Previewing the episode with Stefanie Crawford
8:49 – Stefanie introduces herself.
11:33 – Stefanie’s failure: Not getting the instructional coach job two times before getting it.
18:40 – Stefanie’s success: Students that say hi in the halls, or connect with you after they’ve graduated. Gamifying her district’s professional development.
25:00 – What’s got Stefanie excited about education right now: People rethinking the idea that we have to sit and listen in order to learn. Rethinking the traditional school model. The stronger focus on restorative justice.
28:15 – Stefanie’s advice to teachers: Remember a few things:
- You are truly not alone. Seek out a good PLN.
- You are good enough. Don’t compare yourself to others. Be you.
- It’s okay to ask for help.
33:08 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
36:19 – A bunch of nonsense about coffee.
40:20 – How to connect with Stefanie.