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BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Apr 21, 2020

Show notes

Becky Thal and Maggie Walsh drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

165: Thankful, Intentional, and Energized - Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go. Apr 20, 2020

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Amber Calderon chats with us about feeling thankful and intentional, always seeing the positive, and learning to let go.

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

Episode Highlights

5:10 - Previewing the episode with Amber Calderon.
8:20 - Amber introduces herself
9:52 - Amber's failure: A series of failures.
13:42 - Amber's success: Being connected to this strong teacher community.
15:57 - What's keeping Amber excited about education right now: I am so excited to work at an ed-tech company where we truly put teachers first.
19:57 - Amber's advice for teachers: You don’t know everything but you have so much to offer.
21:45 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
24:49 - How to connect with Amber.

Amber's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Nearpod
Book:
- "Originals" by Adam Grant
- Podcast - Business Wars
Who to Follow on Social Media: @PeppyZestyTeach
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Too Cool for Middle School!
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Before you leave your classroom - write on a sticky note 1-3 things you want to accomplish the second you walk in the door the next morning.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: The only thing I can control is the way I react to a situation

Links to Connect With Amber

Website: PeppyZestyTeacherista.com and www.nearpod.com/coronavirus
Twitter: @PeppyZestyTeach and @Nearpod
Facebook Page: @PeppyZestyTeacherista
Instagram: @PeppyZestyTeacherista

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 20, 2020 Apr 20, 2020

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Rae Hughart and Greg Wolcott drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, April 17, 2020 Apr 17, 2020

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Chad Ostrowski and Chris Collins drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, April 16, 2020 Apr 16, 2020

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Jeff Gargas and BreAnn Fennell drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

164: There is no perfect model. - Jacqueline Goodburn chats with us about being a servant leader, understanding that you don't have to have all the answers all the time, and the fact that there is no Apr 16, 2020

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Director of Staff Development, and Teach Better Contributor, Jacqueline Goodburn, chats with us about being a servant leader, understanding that you don't have to have all the answers all the time, and the fact that there is no perfect model for teaching.

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

Episode Highlights

3:02 - Highlighting Tyler Overstreet (@EduOverstreet)
6:38 - Previewing the episode with Jacqueline Goodburn.
10:42 - Jacqueline introduces herself
11:51 - Jacqueline's failure: Having a free tool flip to paid before a training workshop.
14:16 - Jacqueline's success: Our choice days.
15:56 - What's keeping Jacqueline excited about education right now: The fact that our kids deserve it.
16:54 - Jacqueline's advice for teachers: You need to be the best teacher for your students in a way that fits you; you can be inspired by others but should be true to yourself.
18:57 - Jacqueline shares how she is supporting her teachers during the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
21:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
23:38 - How to connect with Jacqueline.

Jacqueline's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
Book: "Discipline with Dignity" by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler, Brian D. Mendler.
Who to Follow on Social Media: @actionhappiness
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Project Zero from Harvard
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Write down something you're grateful for. Reflect on the good AND the challenging pieces.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Don't break someone's spirit just to make them confirm.

Links to Connect With Jacqueline

Website: https://www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us/Domain/329
Twitter: @PDwithJG

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Apr 15, 2020

Show notes

Becky Thal and Meghan Deegan drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Apr 14, 2020

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Jeff Gargas and Sheldon Eakins drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 13, 2020 Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

Chad Ostrowski and Shamaine Bertrand drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com

We're here for you!

To join the private Facebook group, visit:

www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

Learn more at:

www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com

163: Adjust your thinking. - Ashley Fienup chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work. Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

High school social studies and special education teacher, Ashley Fienup, chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ashleyfienup

Episode Highlights

2:07 - Highlighting some of our awesome guests "dropping in" with us during our Daily Drop Ins on Facebook.
- Join the Facebook Group now!
11:15 - Previewing the episode with Ashley Fienup.
13:45 - Ashley introduces herself.
16:28 - Ashley's failure: How she originally approached teaching.
24:28 - Ashley's success: Implementing The Grid Method.
27:27 - What's keeping Ashley excited about education right now: Seeing so many teachers willing to put in the work, and people are thinking about education differently.
29:11 - Ashley's advice for teachers: Try new things!
31:07 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
33:08 - How to connect with Ashley.

Ashley's Recommendations

EdTech Tool: Kami
Book: Educated by Tara Westover
Who to Follow on Social Media:@brianmendler@hashtagsinhistory_@sarahbrownwessling
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: https://ed.ted.com/
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
For yourself, find something that fills you up and try to do it every day
For students, ask them what they want to learn about!
Best piece of advice you've ever received: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”