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67: Physical Literacy - Michael Jennings chats with us about giving our students more movement tools in their movement toolbox. May 12, 2019

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Physical education teacher, Michael Jennings chats with us about giving our students more movement tools in their movement toolbox, teaching the whole child, and the importance of truly loving what you do.

Michael shares why he believes physical literacy is so important beyond just a grade, how he has worked to be more than "just a P.E. teacher," and why he is not the gym teacher you had in school.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michaeljennings

66: Culture and Creativity - Kelly Croy discusses why we need to focus on creation over consumption, and how good and bad days all come down to a cultural experience. May 09, 2019

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Director of Innovation and Instruction, Author, and the host of the Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly Croy, chats with us about his 28 years in education, why he believes in inspiration, and how good days and bad days all come down to a cultural experience.

Kelly discusses why we need to focus on creation over consumption, gives us a preview of his upcoming book, "Unthink Before Bed," and shares how everything he does is an extension of his classroom.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kellycroy

65: Relationships Over Content - Wilkie Law chats with us about his unique journey to becoming a teacher, and why we need to cherish the human side of people. May 06, 2019

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Math skills specialist, and c0-founder of the LED Project, Wilkie Law III, chats with us about his unique journey to becoming a teacher, the importance of understanding a person before we judge, and how his struggles in school taught him a valuable lesson.

Wilkie shares a powerful story about one of his students, why he teaches relationships over content, and how we need to cherish the human side of people.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/wilkielaw

64: We all have to shine. - Jeffrey Austin shares why he had to completely ditch everything he was doing, how powerful really meaningful, personalized, timely feedback can be to a student, and why we May 01, 2019

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World Humanities teach, Writing Center Director, and English Department Chair, Jeffrey Austin, chats with us about getting students passionate about reading and writing, building the Skyline Writing Center, and why equity and inclusion are his biggest priority.

Jeffrey shares why he had to completely ditch everything he was doing, how powerful really meaningful, personalized, timely feedback can be to a student, and why we all need to shine.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeffreyaustin

63: Find Your Frosty Moment - Don Epps chats about building a connection with your community, and why you need to find your "Frosty Moment." Apr 29, 2019

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Middle school principal, Don Epps, chats with us about building a connection with your community, getting uncomfortable in order to grow, and why you need to find your "Frosty Moment."

Don shares his journey into creating morning videos to spread positivity, why relationships are so important, and how you can be the best "you" you can be.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/donepps

62: Improvise, adapt, and overcome - Seamus O'hara talks about never being satisfied, not being afraid to fail, and how we can be better. Apr 25, 2019

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14 year veteran teacher, and host of the EdPop Podcast, Seamus O'Hara, chats with us about his unique podcast format, why he believes we get stuck in being afraid to change, and the power of appreciation.

Seamus talks about never being satisfied, not being afraid to fail, and how we can be better.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/seamusohara

61: Create More. - Tim Cavey shares why he is focused on creating content, learning, and relationships. Apr 22, 2019

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18 year veteran teacher, and host of the Teachers On Fire Podcast, Tim Cavey, chats with us about his journey to podcasting, why you should have an "education only" Twitter account, and how his district has implemented gradeless assessments.

Tim shares how a low moment in his life has lead to positives, why you might want to start podcasting, the power of perspective and empathy, and why he is focused on creating more content, more learning, and more relationships.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/timcavey

60: Go Change The World. - Tamara Letter shares how to create opportunities for students to become kindness cultivators in their communities. Apr 18, 2019

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Kindness cultivator and author, Tamara Letter, chats with us about her journey teaching in multiple states, circling back home, and becoming a published author. We chat about how she supports teachers, students, and admins, and what her greatest success has been.

Tamara shares why who you surround yourself with is crucial, the importance of giving yourself some grace, and how we can create opportunities for students to become kindness cultivators in their communities.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tamaraletter

59: Taking Risks - Jason Reagin chats with us about taking risks, working with drones, and his experience teaching around the world. Apr 14, 2019

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Jason Reagin chats with us about taking risks, working with drones, and his experience traveling the world and teaching in the U.S., Bermuda, China, and South Korea.

Jason shares a story of a personal failure that lead to a professional lesson, why he is focused on educating the whole student, and the importance of understanding tolerance.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jasonreagin

58: Learning Opportunities - Chris Chappotin talks with us about growing as learners and servants so we can turn it toward our students. Apr 11, 2019

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Chris Chappotin chats with us about growing as learners and servants so we can turn it toward our students. He breaks down his district's 3 components for creating engaging learning, and why he tries to be a person of high energy who tries to pour that energy into others.

Chris talks about getting into a routine of kindness, dealing with a loss of confidence, and how to be the person you want your students and teammates to become.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chrischappotin

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