9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do. Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive. … Read More
35: What we’re doing matters.- Joel Hawbaker talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time.
Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he’s excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership really is. Joel shares the ways he pulls from his past experiences to bring new ideas into his classroom, how to relate what students are … Read More
Getting Started on Social Media – 6 To-Dos For Your School District
If your school is not already on social media, it should be. There’s no denying the fact that social media is now simply a part of our lives. Studies show that 74% of all online American adults use social media daily. When we look at students, that number jumps to 81% (of all teens 12-17). As an administrator, you understand … Read More
12: Perfectly Imperfect – Marlena Gross-Taylor helps us see the beauty in “letting plates fall” and experiencing true learning.
EduGladiator, Marlena Gross-Taylor, looks to inspire all of us in “the arena” of education. She helps us to see the beauty in “letting plates fall” and being perfectly imperfect. No matter what leadership title she may have or have had, Marlena is a teacher first, and she shares some incredibly powerful advice for not just new teachers, but all … Read More
3 Steps to Getting Your School Started on Social media
Can we all just agree that our students and stakeholders are on social media? Social media has been around for a while now (the first being “Six Degrees” launched in 1997) and I think it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. The platforms may change, what we do on them will change, but as for people utilizing social media…that’s … Read More
