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224: Michelle Dickinson chats with us about her mission to positively impact the mental health landscape and all of the ways she's helping others through her culture work and Resilience program Nov 12, 2020

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Michelle Dickinson chats with us about her mission to positively impact the mental health landscape and all of the ways she's helping others through her culture work and Resilience program.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michelledickinson

Michelle's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Instagram
Books:
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Michelle Dickinson (Instagram)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Joe Rogan (Podcast)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Make time each morning for meditation and gratitude to start your day.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "No regrets."

Links to Connect With Michelle

Book: Breaking Into My Life: Growing Up With A Bi-Polar Parent and My Battle To Reclaim Myself
Website: https://www.michelleedickinson.com
Twitter:@mdickinson13
Instagram: @michelledickinson71
Facebook Page: Michelle Dickinson
YouTube: Michelle Dickinson

223: Markenya Williams chats with us about her experience as a teacher, administrator and now education consultant passionate about serving the needs and interests of all students Nov 09, 2020

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Markenya Williams chats with us about her experience as a teacher, administrator and now education consultant passionate about serving the needs and interests of all students

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/markenyawilliams

Markenya's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Kahoot
Books:
50 Ways To Create Great Relationships by Steve Chandler
Culturally Responsive School Leaders by Dr. Muhammad Khalifa
Who to Follow on Social Media:
@denasimmons (Twitter)
@TeachMrReed (Twitter)
@RJMotivates (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? ATN- Teaching to Thrive (Podcast)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Carving out time for self-care daily!
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Work like it depends on you, pray like it depends on God!"

Links to Connect With Markenya

Website: www.thepanaceaconsultingfirm.com
Twitter:@markenyaw
Facebook Page: Markenya Williams

222: Jillian DuBois chats with us about how to thrive at building authentic relationships with students and guiding their curiosity and wonder Nov 05, 2020

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Jillian DuBois chats with us about how to thrive at building authentic relationships with students and guiding their curiosity and wonder

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jilliandubois

Jillian's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Slides
Books:
Define Your Why by Barbra Bray
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Lindsay Titus (Twitter)
Chip Baker (Twitter)
withNohea (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Intelligogy Podcast (Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Each day, give your family the BEST of you and go to bed before 10pm
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Loosen your vise-like grip and LET GO of the trap of perfectionism."

Links to Connect With Jillian

Website: impartedjoy.com & bit.ly/impartedjoy
Twitter: @JillDuBois22
Facebook Page: Jillian Dubois
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jillian-dubois

221: Connie Hamilton chats with us about all the important work she does as an educational consultant and shares with us a ton of excellent advice along the way Nov 02, 2020

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Connie Hamilton chats with us about all the important work she does as an educational consultant and shares with us a ton of excellent advice along the way.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/conniehamilton

Connie's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Zoom
Books:
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity by Floyd Cobb and John Krownapple
Who to Follow on Social Media: CultOfPedagogy(Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators?
- Small Bites with Hedreich Nichols (YouTube)
- Coolcat Teacher with Vicki Davis (Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: End each and every day with some form of meditation or focus on gratitude
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Kill 'em with kindness."

Links to Connect With Connie

Website: www.conniehamilton.org
Twitter: @conniehamilton
Facebook Page: Hacking Questions - Facebook Group
Book(s): Hacking Questions and Hacking Homework

220: Jennifer Pieratt chats with us about working with schools and teachers to create a strong culture and pedagogy of offering PBL learning experiences for students Oct 29, 2020

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Jennifer Pieratt chats with us about working with schools and teachers to create a strong culture and pedagogy of offering PBL learning experiences for students

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jenniferpieratt

Jennifer's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Canva
Books:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Restart by Gordon Korman
Midnight Sun (New Twilight Series) by Stephanie Meyer
Who to Follow on Social Media: CultOfPedagogy(Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Newsela (Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Right now I’m trying hard to connect with a friend once a week for dinner/drinks/workout
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Give yourself grace."

Links to Connect With Jennifer

Website: https://craftedcurriculum.com
Twitter: @crafted_jennyp

219: Brittany Rincon chats with us about how she's helping new and aspiring teachers find their confidence and focus with tips and guidance through coaching Oct 26, 2020

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Brittany Rincon checks in with us about how she's helping new and aspiring teachers find their confidence and focus with tips and guidance through coaching.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brittanyrincon

Brittany's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Jamboard on an iPad with an Apple Pencil
Books:
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Dr. Angela Draper (Twitter)
Gretchen Bridgers (Twitter)
Vanessa Cronin (Instagram)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Edverything Education Podcast (Podcast/Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Weekly wrap up routine to end the week
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "B's get degrees in grad school"

Links to Connect With Brittany

Website: brittanyrincon.com
Twitter: @brittrincon
Instagram: @teacherleadercoach

BONUS - Open Q&A From A Recent Bi-Weekly Check In With Rae Hughart Oct 23, 2020

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Rae goes live every other Sunday for a bi-weekly check in with our Teach Better Fam.
In this episode we grabbed the audio from a recent bi-weekly check in that was filled with tons of awesome questions, discussions and ideas regarding hybrid learning, educator grade, & the "wrong" elements of teaching.

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

218: Brandon Beck chats with us about how he helps the students and athletes he serves unlock their unlimited potential Oct 22, 2020

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Brandon Beck chats with us about how he helps the students and athletes he serves unlock their unlimited potential.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brandonbeck

Brandon's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: FlipGrid
Books:
Daily STEM by Chris Woods
Choose to Be You by Mark Brown
Limitless by Jim Kwik
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Brian Aspinall (Twitter)
- Darrin Peppard (Twitter)
- Frank Rudnesky (Twitter)
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? StaffroomPodcast (Podcast/Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
  - Daily: Listen to an EDU podcast on the way to work.
  - Weekly: Participate in a Twitter chat with other educators.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Respect all, fear none"

Links to Connect With Brandon

Website: www.BrandonBeckEDU.com
Twitter: @BrandonBeckEDU
Instagram: @BrandonBeckEDU
Book(s): Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide any Student Toward Success will be released by CodeBreaker Inc. in November.

217: Debra Barb chats with us about giving your best effort, even when experiencing fear and doubt, in order to propel yourself forward and succeed. Oct 19, 2020

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Debra Barb chats with us about giving your best effort, even when experiencing fear and doubt, in order to propel yourself forward and succeed.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debrabarb

Deb's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Drive
Books: Jstor Articles and Periodicals
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Tim Kight
- AVID
- Edutopia
- What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators?
- Edutopia (Website)
- TedEd (Website)
- Headspace (Website)
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Press pause and practice daily mindfulness.
- Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Make yourself useful kid"

Links to Connect With Deb

Twitter: @_DBarb
Facebook Page: Deb Does Yoga
Instagram: @YogableDeb

216 - Cynthia Long chats with us about her passion for teaching ASL and helping other teachers and professionals who use sign language with children and students Oct 15, 2020

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Cynthia Long chats with us about her passion for teaching ASL and helping other teachers and professionals who use sign language with children and students

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/cynthialong

Cynthia's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Kami (Chrome Extension)
Books:
The Power of Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn by Paula Denton
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron
Who to Follow on Social Media: @lessonpix (Twitter)
What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators?
Instructional Tips: https://www.pocketfulofprimary.com/(Website)
Enneagram: https://jayhidalgo.com/the-enneagram-for-schools-teachers/(Website)
Sign Language: https://aslteachingresources.com/(Website)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Look at yourself in the mirror and say "I am going to make an impact on my students today".
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Notice “Sliding Door” moments. When a person is talking, they may slip in one sentence of pain or joy in the middle of their conversation. They are “opening the door”. Pause and step into that conversation. Don’t talk and tell your story, instead ask questions and then be fully present and listen.

Special Bonus! Get Free PDF Copies of Cynthia's ASL Lesson Plan Books

http://bit.ly/ASLLessonBooks(Coupon Code: ASLBOOK)

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