55: Take The L.E.A.P. – Elisabeth Bostwick chats about why we need to re-imagine learning, and how she learns something new every time she walks into another teacher’s classroom.

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Listen to episode 55 of the Teach Better Talk Podcast with Elisabeth Bostwick.

 Instructional coach, and author of “Take The L.E.A.P.,” Elisabeth Bostwick chats with us about fostering culture, encouraging students to take ownership over their learning, sparking curiosity, and inspiring creativity in our students. Elisabeth shares how being a mom drives her passion for education, why we need to re-imagine learning, and how she learns something new every time she walks … Read More

53: Serve to lead. – Chris McGraw chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way.

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Listen to episode 53 of the Teach Better Talk Podcast with middle school principal Chris McGraw.

Middle school principal (Rae’s principal!), Chris McGraw, chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way. Chris shares what’s got him excited about education, and takes us on a laugh-filled look into the awesome culture he and his … Read More

When is the Right Time in Teaching to…?

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In This Post: Deciding when you should, and shouldn’t, discuss controversial topics with students. Is it ever the right time for test prep? Putting on your #GritBritches and sticking your neck out for awesomeness! When is the right time to…? Such an ever-present question, right? Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Is now a good time to discuss ____?” or … Read More

46: Be Open – Monica Burns chats with us about the importance of having a community and conversations

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Listen to episode 46 of the Teach Better Talk Podcast with Monica Burns

Educator, author, and national speaker, Monica Burns, talks with us about focusing on thoughtful, strategic tech integration, and how sometimes a barrier just looks like a barrier. Monica chats with us about the importance of having a community and having conversations, and why you should eat lunch with everyone. Episode Highlights 2:30 – Monica introduces herself. 3:19 – Let’s talk about … Read More

44: Girl Boss – Dr. Rena Hawkins chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we’re not here to compete with each other.

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22 year veteran, and co-host of the ShareMOedu Podcast, Dr. Rena Hawkins, chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we’re not here to compete with each other. Rena talks about her “Girl Boss” mentality, how “no” doesn’t always mean “no forever,” and how we all need to create our own path to … Read More