121: Enjoy the day. – Allyson Apsey chats with us about navigating the challenges and joys of being an educator, being  yourself, and making the decision to enjoy the day.

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 Allyson Apsey chats with us about navigating the challenges and joys of being an educator, being  yourself, and making the decision to enjoy the day. Allyson shares why we need to value what our students value, not being afraid to ask questions, and how loving kids is a prerequisite for teaching. Episode Highlights 1:34 – Discussing the November #TeachBetter … Read More

120: #TeachBetter19 Recap – Jeff and Rae reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference

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 We reflect on the first ever Teach Better Conference. We discuss our favorite moments, give some shoutouts, and let you in on a few secrets for 2020. Episode Highlights 0:55 – Tweet @teachbetterteam using #TeachBetter19 and let us know: How long did it take you to recover from the conference? 3:08 – Shoutout to Becky Schnekser (@schnekser) for taking … Read More

119: Connected, reflective, and unrelenting. – Bryon Carpenter shares why you need to connect with others outside your space, how to always be reflective, and why every obstacles is an opportunity waiting to happen.

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11 year veteran teacher, Bryon Carpenter, chats with is about being unrelenting, connecting with others, and making it your  own. Bryon shares why you need to connect with others outside your space, how to always be reflective, and why every obstacles is an opportunity waiting to happen. Episode Highlights 2:03 – 3 things you can do right now to be … Read More

117: ASPIRE To Lead – Joshua Stamper chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader.

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Assistant Principal, and host of the ASPIRE Leadership Podcast, Joshua Stamper, chats with us about relationships, passion projects, and going further to be a leader. Joshua talks about changing the structure of education, looking at what you’re doing to affect your district, and why we cannot be afraid to ask questions. Episode Highlights 4:23 – What id you cannot make … Read More

116: The Future Is Now – James DiDonato chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.

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 Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek. James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there. Episode Highlights 2:48 … Read More