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BONUS - Answering Questions with Chad Ostrowski Sep 12, 2020

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Jeff goes live with Teach Better Team CEO and co-founder, Chad Ostrowski, to address some recently asked questions. Enjoy!

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

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206: Melissa Cunningham chats with us about how regardless of the roles or positions she's held in her school, she is an educator at heart and focuses on that each and every day. Sep 09, 2020

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Melissa Cunningham chats with us about how regardless of the roles or positions she's held in her school, she is an educator at heart and focuses on that each and every day.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/melissacunningham

Alexis Shepards' Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Slides and Nearpod
Book: Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristen Souers
Who to Follow on Social Media: @historysandoval
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: National School Reform Faculty
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Set a timer at the end of the day to get work done- leave no matter what at the end of the timer
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.

Links to Connect With Melissa Cunningham

Twitter: @melinstrcoach
Instagram:@melinstrcoach
Website/Blog: www.melcunningham.com

205: Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability. Sep 07, 2020

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Alexis Shepard chats with us about creating pervasive perceptions of wellness that will improve teacher outlook and sustainability.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/alexisshepard

Alexis Shepards' Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Screencastify
Book: Teacher Wars-Dana GoldsteinandStart with Why-Simon Sinek
Who to Follow on Social Media: Education With An Apron
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Pocketful of Primary
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Using a self-care routine weekly worksheet/journal
Best piece of advice you've ever received: You are enough!

Links to Connect With Alexis Shepard

Twitter: @TheAfroEducator
Instagram:@TheAfroEducator
Facebook Page: The AfroEducator

BONUS - Feeling Certain in Times of Uncertainty - Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus Sep 05, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus discuss feeling certain during times of uncertainty.

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

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204: Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you do and the importance of having a sense of community within your school. Sep 03, 2020

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Katie Miglin chats with us about finding happiness in all that you and the importance of having a sense of community within your school.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/katiemiglin

Katie Miglin's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google everything!
Book:Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler
Who to Follow on Social Media: Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer and Jimmy Casas @casas_jimmy
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Take time for your self, whatever that may be!
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Don't let other people control your emotions.

Links to Connect With Katie Miglin

Twitter:@Mrs.Migs
Instagram:@k_miglin
YouTube:Katie Miglin

BONUS - Let's discuss the moving pieces of remote learning. Aug 31, 2020

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Rae Hughart goes live to discuss all the moving pieces of remote learning. To engage live with the team, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

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Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
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203: Igniting The Fire Within Students Through Personalizing Student Learning - Shawn Rubin chats with us about how to personalize student learning and connect with students. Aug 31, 2020

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Shawn Rubin chats with us about focusing on more than a test score, letting our students see that we're excited about the content, and the importance of not just building relationships, but also having a plan.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/shawnrubin.

Shawn's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Talking Points
Who to Follow on Social Media: @highlanderinst
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Meet your students where they are at and show a vested interest in their lives.

Links to Connect With Shawn

Website: HighlanderInstitute.org.
Twitter: @shawncrubin

202: You're not alone. - Jami Fowler-White chats with us about never giving up on a dream, digging deep to overcome struggle, and the fact that together, we can do anything. Aug 27, 2020

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Jami Fowler-White chats with us about never giving up on a dream, digging deep to overcome struggle, and the fact that together, we can do anything.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jamifowlerwhite.

Jami's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Texting Story
Book:
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker
- Dr. Erik Youngman @Erik_Youngman
- @FeliciaTNEdRep
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Google your topic and find many. Principal Kafele
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:Mindfulness.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Whatever you set your mind to can be accomplished if you let go of doubt and really believe that it can be done. When you are confronted with an obstacle. Say to yourself. There is a solution. I just need to stop, take a breath, and think this through. Once I am calm and focused, a solution often presents itself. It is my go too when times are hard.

Links to Connect With Jami

Website: DigitalPD4You.com
Twitter: @JjJj821
Facebook Page: JamiFW
Book: "Educator Reflection Tips, Volume #1 and served as editor for the book, The Skin You are In: Colorism in the Black Community"
Podcast: Digital PD 4 You

201: The Art of Giving - Sebastian Sanders chats with us about finding your purpose, giving back to your community, and bringing out the creativity in students. Aug 24, 2020

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Sebastian Sanders chats with us about finding your purpose, giving back to your community, and bringing out the creativity in students.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sebastiansanders.

Sebastian's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: iPhone
Book: "1-Page Marketing Plan" by Allan Dib
Who to Follow on Social Media:
- Eric Thomas
- @sleepforsuckers
- michelle obama
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Black Christian Influencers (youtube)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
- Daily: Hold your students accountable for something.
- Weekly: 1-on-1 or group conversations with students around mental health.
- Monthly: Provide students with incentives.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: You're never too old or too young to do something.

Links to Connect With Sebastian

Website: www.sandershand.org
Twitter: @sandershandorg @sebastianjamees
Facebook Page: @sandershandorg
Instagram: @sebastianjsanders @sandershandorg
LinkedIn: Sebastian Sanders
Book: "The Art of Giving"

200: The journey so far. - Meghan Deegan, Chad Ostrowski, and Katelynn Giordano join us to chat about 200 episodes of Teach Better Talk, their journeys with the team, and why none of them really liste Aug 20, 2020

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Meghan Deegan, Chad Ostrowski, and Katelynn Giordano join us to chat about 200 episodes of Teach Better Talk, their journeys with the team, and why none of them really listen to the podcast.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/episode200.