https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/empowering-educators-podcast-1.png ()Julie Warner, EdD, left the classroom fewer than 10 years ago—close enough that she can still vividly remember her first few rocky years with their emotional and logistical landmines, but long enough to have had a career in education since then that includes obtaining a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, stints as an Education Policy Advisor in the U.S. Senate and the White House, and overseeing the teacher issues portfolio within the U.S. Department of Education’s internal think tank. Even as she’s advised on high-level policy decisions in education, she’s always stayed close to the classroom: she’s a National Board Certified Teacher, has published books on teaching with technology, and is a freelance education writer.Tune in to hear this bonus edition episode with Julie Warner! Quotables "If you could help to influence one teacher's practice you're having influence with potentially 30+ students." "If students don't know you see them and don't know you care on a human level, then no one is going to learn anything." "Confusion has to come before you learn how to do something." "If you know what you're doing, you might be stagnant. If you're a little bit uncomfortable or out of your depth, you're growing." "No one can be everything to one person." Stamp of Approval https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Before-Success-Teachers-Describe/dp/1475857489 (Failure Before Success Book) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with Julie Warner Twitter:  https://twitter.com/newliteracy (@newliteracy) Website: http://www.juliemwarner.com (www.juliemwarner.com) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

250: Bonus Episode – Interview with Julie Warner

How do you react to other people's actions? Do you become overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down? Listen in to hear of some great tips on overcoming the influence of others and being reminded the YOU are in control! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()Quotables Others can effect your performance, mindset, and wellbeing. We need to be able to protect how people effect us. You are in control of how people affect you. Acknowledge the issue and advocate for the boundaries. Protect your circle of influence. Announcements Educators Who Know What To Do: Experts in Education https://amzn.to/2XKOS27 (https://amzn.to/2XKOS27) Coaching in Action Summit: https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG (https://www.sctacademy.com/a/19590/ijnqsvLG) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

249: You Are In Control

If you are a teacher leader - this is for you! It is important to support others to be successful faster. Many times, administration and instructional coaches want to support teachers, but don't have a game plan ready or data from the previous year to best do that. In this episode you will hear about having an aligned mission and how to execute it. Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()Quotables Supporting others to become successful faster, and longer. How to create consistencies in an inconsistent year. One of the fall backs to a lot of coaching support is that there is just no game plan. Have an aligned vision with administration. Haphazardly helping people might feel good in the moment but you never get momentum. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

248: Starting Strong

This past year has challenged educators to look at education and learning in a new light. Do you find yourself apologizing for how you are implementing your teaching? This podcast episode speaks on our initial reaction to apologize for how we are having to change. Instead, let's reframe and hear about a better way to excite and engage our administration, coworkers, and students.  Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Episode247-image.jpg ()Quotables Anxious energy is a form of excitement. Whenever you apologize, it sends the message that whatever you're going to say or do is unimportant or unexciting. Apologizing for the work that we do, that we know is essential to moving forward, is actually having the opposite effect. Why do we apologize? It's a way to connect with the other person/state the obvious/acknowledge their thoughts or feelings. We have to embrace new opportunities...fun exploration, off the beaten path, is honestly where the best memories are made, when we are forced out of our routine and out of our plan. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

247: Reframing the Apology

It is time for a new year and that means it is time for engaging professional development that will help teachers learn and grow.  When we create professional development sessions, we want them to be beneficial for teachers and to create buy in among our colleagues. This podcast episode discusses 5 ways to boost engagement, create buy in and have a successful year of professional development. Tune in! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/empowering-educators-podcast-pd.png ()Quotables Start your PD off knowing that you set the tone. Teacher input can be helpful in planning. You may not be able to control the content, but you can control the mode in which teachers participate. Voice and choice goes a long way in teacher buy in. Sit down with your administration team and prioritize requirements and see how much time you have left for what teachers want to do. A PD committee can be a great voice and move everyone in the building in unison towards the same goal for PD. Decide ahead of time what the requirements are for teachers so they know exactly what is going to happen pre, during and post PD. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

246: Kicking it off with PD

Spencer is currently a full-time instructional coach at a K-5 elementary school and a teacher wellness mentor. She is also a former teacher. Spencer taught 2nd grade, 5th grade and 6th grade before becoming an instructional coach. Her time as a teacher taught her so much about what she wanted in life and also a lot about the role burnout plays in our health and wellness. Spencer's goal is to help teachers feel seen as a human first and create a space and community where they can turn to to receive empathy, empowerment and personal development tools. She recently got married to her long-time best friends, Tim! She has two dogs, Layla + Vladdy. Spencer was born and raised in Livonia, Michigan and then moved to Arizona after college graduation. The move sparked her love for travel, if she could live anywhere it would be on an island. You can usually find her working on mentorship, binging Schitt's Creek, or planning her next adventure ! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/empowering-educators-podcast-8.png ()Quotables If you put yourself out there, the fact that you put that energy out there, everything is going to come back tenfold. If you want to connect to more likeminded people, you have to put yourself out there and find your tribe. You can create your own reality. Imposture syndrome can rule your life, especially for new teachers. Watching other teachers and learning walks are a great learning tool. Self is more than taking a few minutes for yourself. It is prioritizing yourself. Setting boundaries, creating powerful routines and mindset are tools to help overcome or avoid burnout. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with Spencer Cotter Twitter: https://twitter.com/spencercotter?lang=en (@spencercotter) IG: https://www.instagram.com/_spencermegan/ (@spencercotter) Email: hello@spencercotter.com Website: https://www.spencermegan.com/ (https://www.spencermegan.com/) Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

245: Bonus Episode- Interview with Spencer Cotter

244: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dr. Brittany Rincón

Dr. Sam Fecich, a professor of education for 7 years, works at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She is the author of EduMagic, a guide for preservice teachers and co-author of EduMagic, a guide for new teachers. She is also the host of the Edumagic podcast! She believes that teaching doesn’t begin when you walk across the stage at graduation, but when you take your first college class at 8:00 A.M. She strives to provide tangible tips, strategies and and encouragement throughout your teaching journey. Tune in for this bonus edition episode with Dr. Sam Fecich! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/empowering-educators-podcast-5.png ()QuotablesDon’t say no to opportunity. You never know where an opportunities and relationships will lead. A great educator shows perseverance and asks questions. Get to know the students in your cohort. Relationships go a long way. Make sure you sprinkle random acts of kindness throughout your day for yourself. The Education Podcast Network, whether it be a quote or idea, gives ideas to share out to students. You are always learning as a teacher, share that with your students. Spending 5-10 minutes throughout the day on yourself adds up by the end of the day. Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links Mentionedhttps://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0HCaQ_PMihufbKl6K7R0_57YHsVAPXK4XFhPa9dquUee4LwigIeGOVBRI (2021 Simply Coaching Summit July 12-14) Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with Dr. Sam FecichTwitter: https://twitter.com/SFecich?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@Sfecich) IG: https://www.instagram.com/sfecich/ (@Sfecich) Podcast: https://www.sfecich.com/podcast (Edu Magic Podcast) Website: https://www.sfecich.com/blog (www.sfecich.com ) Teacher Interview Course: https://www.sfecich.com/courses (www.sfecich.com/courses) Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732248745/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1732248745&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=cacf4d7e92b6593a4163cf863672d693 (EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

243: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dr. Sam Fecich

Chrissy Beltran is a resource creator and consultant for instructional coaches and elementary teachers in the area of literacy. With over 17 years of educational experience, Chrissy has worked with students and teachers in grades preK-8, serving them through downloadable resources, online courses, and in-person workshops. Her podcast, Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast shares strategies and ideas with instructional coaches who are working towards growing their schools. Tune in for this special bonus edition episode with Chrissy Beltran. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/empowering-educators-podcast.png ()QuotablesSometimes to give support, sometimes you have to pull back support. What do we really believe? If we believe it, we need to see it in action in classrooms. Great educators have purpose for their work and they know what their vision of successful students are going to be for each child.  If we can grow in reflection, we can change a teacher's thinking forever. It's ok to change your mind. If you get new information, you need to modify your thinking based on new information. You have to build a bridge from your brain to someone else's brain. Get out there and tell people to try it out. Take the best practices that are being shared and reality that is happening on campuses and build the bridge between the two. Sometimes you have to give students your faith because they don't have it themselves. Teachers can come around and have a new day just like students. Give them the faith. Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links Mentionedhttps://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0HCaQ_PMihufbKl6K7R0_57YHsVAPXK4XFhPa9dquUee4LwigIeGOVBRI (2021 Simply Coaching Summit July 12-14) Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with ChrissyTwitter: https://twitter.com/BuzzingWithMsB (@BuzzingwithMsB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuzzingWithMsB/ (Buzzing with Ms. B) IG: https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ (@BuzzingwithMsB) Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B (Buzzing with Ms. B) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzing-with-ms-b-the-coaching-podcast/id1496989397 (Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast ) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi0F6j0KTeNKbG4xxy2qWQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoi0F6j0KTeNKbG4xxy2qWQ) Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/buzzingwithmsb/pins/ (https://www.pinterest.com/buzzingwithmsb/pins/) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

242: Bonus Episode- Interview with Chrissy Beltran

Tiffany is an educator, entrepreneur and goal achievement coach. She helps ambitious, self-motivated women, entrepreneurs & leaders create + achieve meaningful goals without sacrificing their priorities. Tiffany has been leading people for 15+ years. She holds an Education Specialist Degree in Learning, teaching & Curriculum. She has done extensive research on reading fluency & completed her Specialist dissertation & research on what peer coaching looks like & sounds like. Through her research she founded a Collaborative Talk Sequence that empowers educators on an individual and group level to increase teacher motivation, joy, confidence, knowledge & own their unique leader within themselves that carries over into student achievement. For the past 6.5 years, Tiffany has used her education, leadership & coaching experience to empower women from all different backgrounds in work & life through entrepreneurship and growing their own turn-key business. Her Collaborative Talk Sequence allows each individual to step into their influence & is a framework for effective collaboration groups to happen on an education and business level. She believes when you are equipped with the right mindset, strategy, confidence and environment that allows for meaningful & purposeful growth to be ignited from each individual's unique strengths, priorities & beliefs - a ripple effect of impact happens. Tune in for this bonus edition episode with Tiffany Wallace. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/empowering-educators-podcast-3-1.png ()QuotablesCollaborative talk structure is taking something to ignite learning, focusing on one thing and tying in a reflection.  Having time to actually talk is a key component so you have time to put things into action. Anytime you are stuck or overwhelmed, take the time to stop and learn to keep yourself motivated. Making teachers feel heard and seen and creating a community where people can learn and fail and keep going is important for a collaborative talk sequence. Focusing is an element that makes teachers great. It transcends into every part of teaching. If we can help teachers really see their beliefs, we can empower them to not be focused on all the things but to instead focus on the foundational things. You have to have boundaries with your time and energy as a classroom teacher and mentor. Recognize within yourself that you need to stop and take a breather. In our minds can make things seem overwhelming, but we have to stop and think about how long it will take to do something really well. The power of asking questions and listening to the teachers you get to work with and understanding their values is so important to empower everyone at large. Train yourself to see the light and good to increase your motivation and the energy you are bringing to your students. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! July 12-14, 2021. https://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ndrHjjslJwn_lJlUmPmd-IlC2ETPHmsm-4oyra-NdEnoOzwIq2YeklOk (Simply Coaching Summit) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with TiffanyWebsite: https://www.tiffanygwallace.com/ (www.trustbased.com) Instagram:...

241: Bonus Episode- Interview with Tiffany Wallace

Craig Randall is the author of Trust-Based Observations. His experience as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal at schools in the US and overseas led him to develop and then write, Trust-Based Observations, a model of observation and evaluation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teacher risk-taking and innovation, and result in teaching and learning growth. Currently, Craig consults and trains schools on the model. Tune in to hear this bonus edition episode with Craig Randall! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/craig-randall.png ()QuotablesWhat were you doing to help students learn? If you had to do it again, what would you do differently? By asking teachers about their teaching rather than telling them what to do you start the road to trust based observations. When you ask your opinion of their own teaching, you give them control and they are more willing to try and take risk. You have to have a heart to kids, and hold on to it, to be a great teacher. The teachers that are the most amazing teachers have a differentiated relentlessness for each student they teach. Never loose the feeling of vulnerability of being observed whether you know its coming or not, and maintain empathy forever for teachers who are working in environment where you never know what's going to happen. As you move into teacher leadership sometimes we think "My way is THE way," be open to multiple ways to be successful. There is a talent within the building but you have to be willing to look at it from a different perspective.  Teachers are much more willing to grow their practice when you ask teachers about their practice, see them frequently enough where you know their practice, and sharing their strengths. Right now observations happen to us, trust based observations allow growth to happen with us. Teachers are willing to show up as their best when principals are consistent. This promotes risk taking and everyone continuing to do their best. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! March 19-21st, 2021! https://www.sctacademy.com/simply-coaching-retreat?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2Fs6BtaxLo%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WDBsSKduDM1cTNOanw6juk0AKumceRet-Lvk4pciHOrFMnOxhsYAtUo0 (Simply Coaching Retreat) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links MentionedConnect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with CraigTwitter: https://twitter.com/trustbasedcraig?lang=en (@TrustbasedCraig) Email: craig@trustbased.com Website: http://www.trustbased.com/ (www.trustbased.com) Book: https://amzn.to/3thQ9rs (Trust Based Observations) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

240: Bonus Episode- Interview with Craig Randall

Have you ever gone through a hard season and felt like only bad things were happening to you? Sometimes a hard season causes us to attract negative thoughts. If you can get past the negative and find the roses, you will start to attract positivity in your life and in your career. Tune in to hear how the 3 R's can help you push through the negativity and get into a positive space! https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/empowering-educators-podcast-2.png ()QuotablesYou've had hard seasons before but maybe you had your rose colored glasses on that distorted the view. You have to practice to keep your muscles sharp. As soon as a bad thought happens, do a seamless catch. Catch, rewire it and send it back. It's ok to have ups and downs, but don't get stuck in a negative place where you bring negative upon yourself. You are going to attract what you want based on your thoughts. You deserve to thrive in your career and not be a martyr. Look for the blessings, not the burdens. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! July 12-14, 2021. https://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ndrHjjslJwn_lJlUmPmd-IlC2ETPHmsm-4oyra-NdEnoOzwIq2YeklOk (Simply Coaching Summit) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’  

239: Look for the Roses

We can't help people grow when we are expecting everyone to learn at the same rate or in the same way. In order to lead or teach effectively, we have to be able to get under the hood and diagnose the disconnect. We have to let everyone grow in a way that is meaningful to them and we have to provide the support they need to get better! Tune in to hear tips on how to help diagnose the disconnect you may be experiencing with those you lead. https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/diagnose-the-disconnect.png ()QuotablesWe need to water our initiatives with intention and follow through. We can't just guess what we think is happening and apply a solution, we have to do case by case scenarios. Look under the hood of your own instruction and leadership to diagnose the disconnect. When we expect everyone to learn at the rate or in the same way we kill their potential. When we are growing people's skillset sometimes we need more rounds of practice to get muscle memory. When we know our people we can grow our people. Episode Mentionshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195160010X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=195160010X&linkCode=as2&tag=alwales-20&linkId=1f98989426cb4032de4906ffa9e46ba4 (Teach Your Class Off) https://alwaysalesson.com/episodes/220-bonus-edition-interview-with-cj-reynolds/ (Episode 220: Bonus Interview with CJ Reynolds) https://alwaysalesson.com/episodes/18-seeds-that-sprout/ (Episode 18: Seeds that Sprout ) Join the Simply Coaching SummitIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! July 12-14, 2021. https://www.sctacademy.com/2021-simply-coaching-summit?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2FQ42Ns5mv%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ndrHjjslJwn_lJlUmPmd-IlC2ETPHmsm-4oyra-NdEnoOzwIq2YeklOk (Simply Coaching Summit) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

238: Diagnose the Disconnect

  https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/empowering-educators-podcast-7.png ()QuotablesOur single decision to provide an exquisite learning experience to students and teachers effects the trajectory of so many lives. You have to be available and make an invitation in order to be personable and visible. Students give you just as much as you give them. They are a participant. Join the Simply Coaching RetreatIf you support and lead teachers, this virtual retreat is for you! March 19-21st, 2021! https://www.sctacademy.com/simply-coaching-retreat?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sctacademy.com%2Fa%2F19590%2Fs6BtaxLo%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WDBsSKduDM1cTNOanw6juk0AKumceRet-Lvk4pciHOrFMnOxhsYAtUo0 (Simply Coaching Retreat) Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’  

237: Building Capacity in Others

Dustin is a seven year educator in suburban Kansas City Missouri who teaches high school special education. Dustin is a devout believer and practitioner of relationship building with all stakeholders and uses differentiated instruction, PBL, Inquiry, and career based practices to prepare his students for post secondary success. Dustin is also a leader, writer, learner, and implements a holistic whole child approach that is based on reflection, mindfulness, and compassion. Dustin is completing his first novel on building effective co teaching teams and will begin his doctoral in Educational Leadership in the summer of 2021. Tune in to for this special bonus edition episode which includes an interview with Dustin Pearson. QuotablesBuild relationships with all stakeholders. Build strong partnerships with partners and work together. Communicate all the time and have that consistent flow of communication. 90% of parent interactions are positive. They just want you to have a positive experience with their child. I take what I do seriously, but I don’t take myself seriously. When I look at great teachers, I look at someone who really has passion for really helping our youth be better citizens for tomorrow. I look at someone who is a relationships builder with stakeholders. I look at someone who is a communicator. I look at someone who is innovative and takes chances. I look at somebody that has a growth mindset and someone who is striving to be better.   New Teachers- We are here to help and we are here to support you, guide you and to listen to you. Maintain the positive mindset and know that everyday is new day to grow and to have an impact. Reach out because there are so many educators that want to help you. Distressed teachers- Know that you are not alone. What you are feeling is natural because you are human. Those feelings aren’t always going to be there. Be a little selfish and take care of you first. If you can’t or don’t take care of you, your students aren’t getting the best of you. Adopt mindfulness. Stop thinking within the wall of your school or district. There is something out there for everyone if you are willing to look. Explore multiple outlets for growth.  If you set up the environment so that students can excel and teach each other you can step back for a moment and just watch it unfold. Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams is a book Dustin is currently writing. It explains how Dustin has used them, what it is, sample lessons, different models, and educator spotlights from educators around the world. Coming soon! As a mentor you need to ask why. Ask why did you do this? What is your goal? Give resources and strategies that are available. Join the Always A Lesson NewsletterJoin http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (here) and grab a freebie! Links Mentionedhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schools-of-thought/id1500612972#episodeGuid=65e34635-4887-4be0-8894-d8769b152e02 (School of Thought Podcast with Gretchen) Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: https://alwaysalesson.com/blog/ (Always A Lesson) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson/ (Always A Lesson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/gschultek/ (@gschultek) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always.a.lesson/ (Always.A.Lesson) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/GretchenSchultekBridgers/ (Gretchen Schultek Bridgers) Book: https://alwaysalesson.com/product/elementary-educ-101-what-they-didnt-teach-you-in-college/ (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College) Connect with DustinTwitter: https://twitter.com/dustinpearson2?lang=en (@dustinpearson2) Email: dpearson16@outlook.com Website: https://weareoneteameducation.wordpress.com/ (https://weareoneteameducation.wordpress.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEjO9Dr9q6aJ8-SBApIUAQ (We Are One Team) Check back soon for Dustin's Book! Leave a Rating and Review:This helps my show remain active in order to continue to...

235: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dustin Pearson

Educators! Is your passion tank running on empty? Look no further. Gretchen of Always A Lesson has a double dose of just what you need. Come fill yourself up with an Empowering Educators podcast to start your day feeling… EMPOWERED! Includes empowering messages weekly with new episodes released early Monday morning just in time for your commute. Excellent source of professional development, inspiration, empowerment, as well as techniques and strategies that are best practices. Listeners include new teachers, teachers in distress or transition and teacher leaders. #education 

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