Stacie Lawler is the 2020 Idaho Teacher of the Year and is dedicated to supporting students’ and teachers’ mental health. We have to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our students. We need to dedicate time to think about our values and build our life around it. Beyond mental health, we dive into the conversation of … Read More
I Was Tested | Andrea Samadi | Where to Begin
In Don’t @ Me (3:17), Tom, through highlighting a truly awful travel experience last week, explores how life tests us and how we have to maintain perspective, regardless of how frustrated we might be. Then, Tom is joined by author and “Neuroscience Meets SEL” podcast host Andrea Samadi (27:14) to discuss how SEL competencies positively impact the brain and the … Read More
Episode #156: Bill Renner
Bill Renner is principal and chief storyteller of The Amazing Spencer Elementary in Brighton, Michigan. He serves his elementary school with a daily focus on relationships by laughing together, focusing on success, and learning from failure. Whether serving lunch, helping his staff reach their goals, or offering to assist a student with a task, it’s daily servanthood for Bill. In … Read More
Episode #140: Kathleen McClaskey
Kathleen McClaskey is CEO and Chief Learning Officer of Empower the Learner, LLC, founder of Make Learning Personal and co-author of bestsellers Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. She is also a contributing author to the bestseller, 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing. She is an innovative thought leader, international speaker, professional developer, and Universal … Read More
Episode #138: Laura Steinbrink
Laura Steinbrink, a teacher for 25 years, presents technology and instructional practices at workshops locally, around her state, and nationally. She is also an educational consultant. Laura teaches sophomore and senior English for the Waynesville R-VI School District. For the Plato R-V School District, Laura serves as the Communications Director and Webmaster. Laura is the author of www.rockntheboat.com, a Feedspot … Read More