STEAM teacher, podcaster, and author, Tori Cameron, chats with us about learning how to fail, surrounding yourself with positive people, and the power of saying yes.

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Episode Highlights

3:20 – Highlighting D. Valerie Camille Jones.
7:21 – Previewing the episode with Tori Cameron.
9:58 – Tori introduces herself.
12:05 – Talking about Tori’s podcast, “STEAM Up the Classroom.“
14:30 – Talking about how Tori started working with a school in Somalia.
16:35 – Tori’s failure: I’d love to chat about lessons that fail and how I teach my students that failure is ok. A huge part of STEAM is failing, fixing and trying again. We don’t even have erasers in the STEAM lab!
19:57 – What’s keeping Tori excited about education right now: STEAM lab- steam family event. I’m excited more schools and programs are integrating STEAM.
22:26 – Tori’s advice for teachers: Surround yourself with people are positive. It’s not always easy. Give yourself some grace.
24:16 – Talking about Tori’s book, and how YOU can win a FREE COPY.
27:14 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
31:08 – How to connect with Tori.

Tori’s Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Flipgrid
Book: All Harry Potter.
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Jenna Mercury @science4usSays
- Erika Sandstrom @greenscreengal
- Mandi Figlioli @mrsfigmakes
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Erika Sandstrom
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Greeting students everyday. Checking in on colleagues. Reaching out to PLN on Twitter.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Say yes and put yourself out there.