Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do. Episode Highlights 3:10 – Discussing proposal submissions for the 2020 Teach Better Conference. 8:54 – Previewing the episode with Khandker Ahamed. 12:39 – Khandker introduces himself. 18:34 – How Khandker and his company are dealing with the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic. … Read More
168: Talk To Me – Kim Bearden chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience.
Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden, chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience. Kim shares the value of watching someone else teach, gives us a look into her upcoming book, and chooses her side: #TeamJeff or #TeamRae. Episode Highlights 1:55 – Chatting … Read More
167: Breaking through the comfort zone. – Becky Thal chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.
5th grade teacher, and Teach Better Team Member, Becky Thal, chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone. Episode Highlights 0:43 – Discussing the #TeamJeff vs #TeamRae debate – Choose your side at www.teachbetterswag.com! 3:13 – Highlighting Mark Heller (@mheller2115) 6:35 – Previewing the episode with Becky Thal. 10:55 – Becky … Read More
166: Rhymes With Reason – Austin Martin chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he’s making learning relevant using music.
Creator and founder of Rhymes With Reason, and Forbes “30 Under 30” educator, Austin Martin, chats with us about struggling in school, starting his own business, and how he’s making learning relevant using music. Episode Highlights 2:50 – Chatting about our new 6-part blog series, “Coming Back Better.” 7:37 – Previewing the episode with Austin Martin. 11:45 – Austin introduces himself. … Read More
The Catch 22 of being a Remote Teacher and Parent
TL;DR: Working from home seemed to good to be true… and it was. Balancing being a teacher and being a parent during Covid19. The “work from home” dream comes true – or does it? I have several friends who have worked from home for years, and I’m not going to lie – I was very envious. The thought of wearing … Read More
