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248: Tyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievement Feb 15, 2021

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Tyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievement.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/tysongardin

Tyson's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Microsoft Teams
Books: The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Dr. Basil Martin (Twitter)
Brad Hughes (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?
- The Principal Crew Podcast, with Adam Welcome (Podcast)
- Good News, Brad News, with Brad Hughes (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Show your human side!
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Listen, listen, listen... follow"

Links to Connect With Tyson

Website or Blog: teachbetter.com/tysongardin
Twitter: Tyson Gardin
Facebook Page: Tyson Gardin
Instagram: Tyson Gardin

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou (February 7th, 2021) Feb 14, 2021

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In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note!

To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam

247: Erik Youngman chats with us about the lessons we can all learn from failure & how we should approach and view homework. Feb 11, 2021

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Erik Youngman chats with us about the lessons we can all learn from failure & how we should approach and view homework.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/erikyoungman

Erik's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Google Slides
Books: “Visible Learning for Teachers” by John Hattie
Who to Follow on Social Media: Steve Keating / LeadToday (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?The Balance by Dr. Caitlin Tucker (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Ask questions are you curiously learn and collaborate with others
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.”

Links to Connect With Erik

Twitter: @Erik_Youngman

246: Hedreich Nichols chats with us about the current state of education and all of the amazing roles she serves as a 7th grade teacher, district tech/design team lead, author, podcaster & much more! Feb 08, 2021

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Hedreich Nichols chats with us about the current state of education and all of the amazing roles she serves as a 7th grade teacher, district tech/design team lead, author, podcaster & much more!

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/hedreichnichols

Hedreich's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Google Suites
Books: Nothing at the moment, needed a break after writing and re-reading three books in the last year!
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Anti Racism Calendar (Instagram)
Teach For TheCulture (Instagram)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?PBS American Experience (Website)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Budgeting you work hours and setting a hard stop.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: Deciding on an acceptable number of hours to work and making work fit that budget, not working as many hours as you can before you drop.

Links to Connect With Hedreich

Website or Blog: https://hedreich.com/
Twitter: @hedreich
Facebook Page: Hedreich Nichols
Instagram: HedreichNichols
YouTube Channel: Youtube/Hedreich
Podcast: Anchor/Hedreich
Book(s): https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Store-Hedreich-Nichols/s?rh=n%3A133140011%2Cp_27%3AHedreich+Nichols
LinkedIn/ Voxer/etc. Hedreich Nichols

245: Matt Artz chats with us about all of the great work he is doing throughout education, which includes working as an anthropologist, educator, speaker and entrepreneur. Feb 04, 2021

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Matt Artz chats with us about all of the great work he is doing throughout education, which includes working as an anthropologist, educator, speaker and entrepreneur.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/mattartz

Matt's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Miro
Books: Why the World Needs Anthropologists by Dan Podjed (Editor), Meta Gorup (Editor), Pavel Borecký (Editor), Carla Guerrón Montero (Editor)
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Center for Humane Technology (Twitter)
Data & Society (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?epicpeople.org (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Iterating on their own designs.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Get some work experience before getting a master’s degree."

Links to Connect With Matt

Website or Blog: https://mattartz.me
Linked: Matt Artz
Twitter: @MattArtzAnthro
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-yKKMDqKSlZQn9DsrLVLg
TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_artz_are_dna_tests_safe
Anthro to UX Company: https://anthropologytoux.com
Anthro to UX Podcast: https://anthropologytoux.com/podcast
Anthropology in Business Podcast: https://www.mattartz.me/anthropology-in-business-podcast/

244: Bethany Petty chats with us about the many different ways she is working to achieve her mission of positively impacting the world of education Feb 01, 2021

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Bethany Petty chats with us about the many different ways she is working to achieve her mission of positively impacting the world of education, whether that's through teaching high school social studies, serving as an educational technology professor, actively blogging, becoming a published author, an active educational speaker and professional development leader!

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/bettanypetty

Bethany's Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Google Slides
Books:
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
- A Promised Land by President Barack Obama
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Matt Miller (Twitter)
Kasey Bell (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators?Presidential and Constitutional Podcasts from the Washington Post
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Daily journaling
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Never give up!"

Links to Connect With Bethany

Website or Blog: usingeducationaltechnology.com
Twitter: @Bethany_Petty
Facebook Page: @usingedtech
Instagram: @bethanypetty_educ8
YouTube Channel: bit.ly/pettywap
Book(s):
Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning
Create: Illuminate Student Voice Through Student Choice
TikTok: @pettywapedu

BONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Dave Schmittou Jan 31, 2021

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To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam

243: Alexis Hunter chats with us about her undergraduate experience at Mizzou and all of the amazing work & research she is conducting regarding equity and justice in K-16 learning environments Jan 28, 2021

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Alexis Hunter chats with us about her undergraduate experience at Mizzou and all of the amazing work & research she is conducting regarding equity and justice in K-16 learning environments.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/alexishunter

Alexis' Recommendations

EdTech Tool:Padlet
Books:
Talking Back Talking Black by John McWhorter
We Still Here: Pandemic, Policing, Protest, & Possibility by Marc Lamont Hill
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Marc Lamont Hill (Twitter)
Bettina Love (Twitter)
Tim Wise (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Teaching Tolerance (Website)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Daily journaling
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Show up for yourself everyday".

Links to Connect With Alexis

Twitter: @_alexishunter_
Facebook Page: Alexis Hunter
Instagram: @alexishunter

242: Erik Francis chats with us about his experience and passion as an education professional specialist that is determined to help people think deeply and express their learning in meaningful ways Jan 25, 2021

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Erik Francis chats with us about his experience and passion as an education professional specialist that is determined to get students and teachers to think deeply and express their learning in meaningful ways.

More atwww.teachbetter.com/podcast/erikfrancis

Erik's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: PowerPoint
Books:
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Who to Follow on Social Media: Dennis Griffin Jr (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Tom Schimmer (Podcast)
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Exercise and workout
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Don't be a puts"