Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, “The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed” and “The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence”. Over twenty years, Jess has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools, and … Read More
Episode 65 – Marty Silverman
Join Adam & Jeff as we chat with veteran educator and building principal at Salinas Elementary in South Texas, Marty Silverman! Host of The Second Question podcast & The Texan Connection, blogger with The Teach Better Team Brooklyn transplant 24 years in the same district 38 Years on the job. The 2nd Question: Who was the best teacher you ever … Read More
Episode #75: Teresa Sanders
Dr. Teresa Sanders earned a doctorate degree in 2012 Educational Leadership/Adult Education and a masters degree in Education Curriculum and instruction. She has 14 years of teaching experience as a Special Education Behavior Adjustment teacher (sped cert, kids who were placed in the behavior program, mostly kids with ED-she loathes that diagnosis because it doesn’t look at the reason to … Read More
Episode #76: Jennifer Abrams
Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, nurses, hospital personnel, and others on new employee support, supervision, being generationally savvy, having hard conversations and collaboration skills. Jennifer’s publications include “Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating”, “Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations … Read More
Episode #77: Etienne Langlois
Steven “Étienne” Langlois is an award-winning teacher-rockstar and author of the best-selling book “Rock Your Class”. When he’s not performing for millions of fans in packed theaters or teaching back home in Ontario, Canada, he’s busy helping K-12 teachers rock their engagement strategies. Étienne has spent almost 30 years teaching various subject areas and has also taken on leadership roles … Read More