Show 130, Summer PD Series: Digging Deep on Relationships

Ken EhrmannBlog

In every podcast we hear from our guests, relationships matter. Care for the students, be real, be present, etc.  This is, without a doubt, true, but how do we do it well? This podcast digs deep on this question and forces our guests to create a guide for how teachers can create successful relationships with students. Bethany Petty and Candace … Read More

You Have Two Seconds

John VanDusenBlog, Classroom Management, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: You have two seconds to grab and hold your students’ attention. They have conditioned their brains to consume content they wish to consume for short periods of time. Students lacking attention, focus, and respect for elders is not something new so how do we become better teachers tomorrow than we are today? Three principles that help us be better … Read More

Relationships & Communication: 3 Strategies for Success at School and Home

Tre GammageBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership

TL;DR: Strong relationships lead to more success. Be flexible with your communication style to help support everyone. In 2016, LinkedIn published an article declaring that 85% of jobs are filled through networking. And most of these jobs are filled before they are even posted online (Adler 2020). This has nothing to do with education but everything to do with relationships. They … Read More

Connections with Intention

Livia ChanBlog, Classroom Management, Student Engagement

Relationships are at the heart of what we are blessed to do every day regardless of our roles. We can nurture and deepen connections with intention. How? There are SO many ways so read on to find out! Posts in the Series The New Leader on Campus: Importance of Building Relationships by Ashley Hubner Moving Beyond the Walls of Your … Read More

Moving Beyond the Walls of Your Classroom: Why Relationships with Colleagues Matter

Katie MiglinBlog, Classroom Management, Self-Care, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Some teaching days are great and some are hard. Having colleagues to talk to helps. Building relationships with colleagues can give you a network to problem solve with. Short conversations can change your day and plant the seed of a strong relationship. Take the chance to build relationships with colleagues. RINNNGGG! The end of the day is finally here. … Read More