this episode highlights another one of my favorite humans who leads by example. my dear friend, Craig Shapiro. Craig is a Health and Physical Education Teacher/Coach/Trainer and positivity provider going on 33+ years from Southampton, Pennsylvania. wellness expert, specializing in strength, nutrition, and mindset shifting. author of the upcoming book: Dream Big – stories and strategies for a successful … Read More
BONUS: Teach Better ’22 (Part 2)
In this bonus episode, Tom shares some highlights of the Teach Better ’22 conference by interviewing presenters and participants while on Podcast Row. Today’s Episode features: Megan Balduf Twitter: @MBalduf Kevin Butler Twitter: @TheKevinJButler Tre Gammage Twitter: @tregammage Erik Francis Twitter: @Maverikedu12 NEW BOOKS BY TOM: “Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading” “Jackpot: Nurturing … Read More
Episode 132: In AWE of Joy Kelly-Joy Series
Joy Kelly has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as a high school teacher, 7-12 parochial school principal and a public high school associate principal, where she was named the Iowa 2016 Associate Principal of the Year. She served as principal in a large comprehensive public high school and has also served as Head of … Read More
43 – doesn’t get much better than this
spent the past week in a city that i had never visited before. cincinnati, OH. half of the time for work, but then three days of exploring by myself. i am NOT one who normally is all about being alone + seeking adventure. but. this was my time. to step out of my comfort zone + embrace something new. … Read More
Heart of Education: Classroom Families
TL;DR: Children may have a hard time recognizing their talents and skills. Educators can build students’ conflict resolution toolkit with stress reduction tools and empathy practice. Open each class with an activity that grounds students into the present moment. There’s a reason educators call students their “kids.” If schools are microcosms of society, then the classroom is a representation of … Read More