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47: Being Coachable - Steve Diveley chats with us about his work with the AIMS Network, how we can question ourselves for the purpose of improvement, and the importance of being coachable. Mar 04, 2019

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Junior high principal, and AIMS Network President, Steve Diveley, talks with us about finding positive people to be your lifeline and asking for help when you need it.

Steve chats with us about his work with the AIMS Network, how we can question ourselves for the purpose of improvement, and the importance of being coachable.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stevediveley

46: Be Open - Monica Burns chats with us about the importance of having a community and conversations. Feb 27, 2019

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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.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/monicaburns

45: Get Weird - Noah Geisel challenges us all to get weird and notice new things. Feb 25, 2019

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Noah Geisel is a digital badges consultant, a national speaker, and the Education Director at StackUp.net. Noah shares his journey of being a learner, sharer, traveler, and giver of high-fives.

Noah talks with us about staying humble, understanding that you sound a lot smarter when you ask questions, versus trying to show everyone how much you know, and challenging yourself to get weird and notice new things.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/noahgeisel

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. Feb 21, 2019

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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 success.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/renahawkins

43: From Consumers to Creators - Alex Oris talks about transforming students from consumers to creators, and where our future leaders are. Feb 18, 2019

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Alex Oris is a Technology Integration Specialist at Cuyahoga Falls City Schools in Ohio. He chats with us about using technology in schools, adjusting the way we think about our approach to PD and teaching, and how things changed when he decided to give up control and give students more ownership.

Alex shares his experiences from 11 years in the classroom and 5 years supporting teachers. Alex talks about giving up control, transforming students from consumers to creators, and where our future leaders are.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/alexoris

42: Pamper Triggers - Dan Tricarico chats with us about finding the things that make you zen. Feb 13, 2019

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25+ year veteran teacher, and author of "The Zen Teacher," Dan Tricarico, chats with us about working with teachers to reduce stress and increase their self care to avoid burn out. Dan talks about when he knew he had found something that teachers needed, shares a story of connecting content to a student's real life, and how he hijacked a negative word and made it awesome.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dantricarico

41: Heart of a Marshmallow - Neil Gupta chats with us about being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable. Feb 10, 2019

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Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools, a national speaker, and a consultant with ASCD. Neil chats with us about why we need to remember that there is a human side to what we do.

Neil shares the power of listening, and how being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable are key to being an effective leader.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/neilgupta

40: Walk with them - Kyle Krueger talks about being authentic and transparent with our students. Feb 07, 2019

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LED Project Podcast co-host, and co-founder of the Lighthouse Educator Development non-profit, Kyle Krueger, chats with us about helping teachers build better relationships, his journey to personal development, and his goal of ensuring every kid will have the kind of teacher they deserve, every period of every day.

Kyle talks about being authentic and transparent with our students, because they don't want someone above them, but want a partner and someone to walk with them.

More at www.teachbetter.com/kylekrueger

39: The S.H.G. Principle - Chip Baker talks about leaving a positive impact on the world. Feb 03, 2019

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20+ year veteran teacher, and host of "The Success Chronicles" on YouTube, Chip Baker, chats with us about being a 4th generation educator, wanting to do his part in creating a positive ripple in the world, and how we can maximize our students' potential every day.

Chip shares stories from his time playing DII college football, why he started "The Success Chronicles," and why he considers himself just an ordinary guy trying to achieve extraordinary things and make a positive difference every day.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chipbaker

38: EduMagic - A chat with Sam Fecich and some amazing pre-service teachers. Jan 30, 2019

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Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what's got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives.

These future teachers share the best advice they've received, what they've learned from their mentors, and what they are focused on in their journey.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/samfecich

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