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37: Why does it matter? - Chuck Taft chats about why we need to start looking for the learning Jan 28, 2019

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Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America's story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum.

Chuck shares how social studies is the "O Blood Type" of education, why hew feels he's the lucky one, and why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the learning.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chucktaft

36: Building a Support System - Erin Hall chats with us about finding a way to connect the social an Jan 24, 2019

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9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do.

Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/erinhall

35: What we're doing matters.- Joel Hawbaker talks about being deliberate about how we spend our tim Jan 21, 2019

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Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he's excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership really is.

Joel shares the ways he pulls from his past experiences to bring new ideas into his classroom, how to relate what students are learning to what they're living, and why what we're doing matters.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joelhawbaker

34: Reflect and Readjust - Susan Jachymiak chats about her 1st year as a teacher. Jan 16, 2019

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4th grade math teacher, Susan Jachymiak, chats with us about her passion for growth mindset, reflecting to find what works best for her students, and the challenges she's overcome as a 1st year teacher.

Susan talks about why it's important to be willing to try new things and adjust on the fly, and why being connected to other educators is so important.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/susanjachymiak

33: Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E. - LaVonna Roth chats with us about recognizing your greatness. Jan 13, 2019

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Author, speaker, and creator of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® initiative, LaVonna Roth, chats with us about how we can all shine through our mindset.

LaVonna shares how we can recognize our own greatness and become the exceptional person you were meant to be, reminds us how we can embrace failure, and tells us why she is excited about the frustrations in education.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/lavonnaroth

32: Allow yourself permission. - Jessie Lynch chats with us about taking the time to do what you nee Jan 10, 2019

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6th grade math and language arts teacher, Jessie Lynch, chats with us about allowing yourself permission to make mistakes, try something new, and taking the time to do what you need to do.

Jessie shares why it's important to remember you don't need to be perfect, and why we're not just here to move through the material.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jessielynch

31: Stay true to who you are. - Barb Baker shares stories from her 20+ years of teaching. Jan 09, 2019

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20 year veteran, Barb Baker, chats with us about giving ownership back to our students, why we must never stop learning, and why she feels truly blessed to do what she does every day.

Barb shares how she has built a culture in her class that embraces failure and encourages trying new things, and why we must invest in our students first.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/barbbaker

30: Make it happen. - Adam Welcome chats about living life to the complete fullest. Jan 02, 2019

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Author, speaker, and "Truth Teller," Adam Welcome chats with us about living life to the complete fullest, why we need to give our schools back to our kids, and why you need to find your side hustle.

Adam shares how teachers are more important than ever, but in different ways, and why you should strive to be a "Facilitator In Chief" of learning experiences. Adam encourages us to overcome failure: "You can tap out, or you can stand up, suck it up, and move forward."

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/adamwelcome

29: You're not alone. - Brian Costello shares his journey, and why your network is so important. Dec 30, 2018

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Brian Costello has been teaching for more than 13 years, with a variety of roles, including primary education, digital integration specialist, and others. He currently teachers robotics. Or, as he describes it, Brian "teaches middle school kids to cultivate my tiny robot army."

Brian shares his journey to becoming an author, why having a strong network of mentors is so important, and what our job is really all about.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/briancostello

28: Make Learning Magical - Tisha Richmond shares her journey. Dec 27, 2018

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21 year veteran teacher, and author of "Make Learning Magical," Tisha Richmond, shares her journey from being a burnt out educator, to becoming an innovative leader and published author. Tisha chats with us about working with other teachers to create sparks of innovation, how her book came to be, what her dream title is, and why we need to just get out there and go for it! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tisharichmond

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