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#41: Trust The Process w/ Mike Berezny Apr 05, 2018

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On episode #41 Kyle and Wilkie are joined by their friend and motivational rockstar Mike Berezny (@mikeybee3)! Mike's message on how as teachers and people we must trust the process of growth really struck a chord with us. This was such a fun conversation in which Mike and Wilkie share their love of hip hop and their progression as rappers. Mike is actually a performing artist and if you follow him on social media you'll see how he uses hip hop with his students. We also discussed the value of motivation and inspiration in teaching students and how we can all work to find our inner superhero. We respect Mike so much for the way he prioritizes personal development with his students and look forward to his #mindsetmonday each week. We hope you find as much value in it as we did! As always if you want to connect with us send an email to podcast@theledproject.com or find us on Instagram @valueaddsvalue.

#40: Teach Your Heart Out w/ Tosha Wright Mar 30, 2018

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On this episode we were joined by Tosha Wright the founder of The Wright Stuff Chics (@thewrightstuffchics) and the Teach Your Heart Out Conference (@teachyourheartoutcon). It was amazing to hear the story of how in less than three years her and her mother have made such a gigantic impact on the teaching community through their inspiring apparel and inventive conference. During our conversation we discussed the value of teachers building authentic relationships in our urban schools, how we can better serve teachers who are new to the profession, and her mission to inspire teachers in ways that will leave a lasting impact on the profession. We hope this conversation gets you as fired up as it did us. As always thanks for listening and to connect with us please email us at podcast@theledproject.com, follow us on Instagram @valueaddsvalue, or find us on Facebook as Lighthouse Educator Development. To learn more about Tosha, The Wright Stuff Chics, and The Teach Your Heart Out Conference click on the links below. https://thewrightstuffchics.com/ http://www.teachyourheartoutcon.com/ Their upcoming events are June 29-30 in Las Vegas and October 12-13 in Miami!

#39: Inspiration Lives Everywhere with J.R. Rivera Mar 26, 2018

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On this episode Kyle is joined by J.R. Rivera (@_jrrivera) to talk about inspiration, purpose, and the book tour for his book "What's Eating Up Your Time." J.R. teaches at the SLAM Charter School in Miami after having spent time teaching in his hometown of Fort Myers and prior to that playing arena football. We connected with J.R. on his belief that each teacher has a unique purpose and the importance of being authentic to create relationships with students. We spoke on how teachers can strive to go the extra mile, how to create a purpose driven routine, and how he helps his kids create a vision for the future. We're excited for the continued collaboration that is in the works with J.R. and we hope you enjoy this episode. If you don't follow him on social media you should and to buy a copy of his book click the link below!! https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Eating-Your-Time-developing/dp/1978177585/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522029482&sr=8-1&keywords=What%27s+eating+up+your+time

#38: Real Rap With Reynolds! Mar 21, 2018

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Episode #38 is one of our best yet as we were joined by CJ Reynolds (@realrapwithreynolds)! CJ teaches 9th grade English at Latin Boys High School in West Philly... INSERT THE FRESH PRINCE THEME HERE and has an incredible YouTube channel with which he puts out videos on teaching. During our conversation we talked about the value of both authenticity and vulnerability and how we models them for his boys. CJ also discussed how to "find the you" among your students meaning that if we are struggling to connect with our students we should seek out kids who were like us at that age because we can easily relate. And among other things made the point in conclusion that our job as teachers is to make sure kids feel seen and heard and challenges us to strive at that goal. It was a powerful conversation and you're going to want to follow CJ wherever you can! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA

#37: Thoughts on Arming Teachers Mar 18, 2018

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On this episode we are joined by Ben and were able to record in the same room. We felt it was important to talk about school safety and the idea that teachers should/could be armed. Our opinions on this topic may vary, but our discussion centers around what we theorize would be the impact on the teaching force if measures to arm teachers were put in place. There isn't a single answer to solve the problem of school safety and we don't claim to have one. We want to be a part of the conversation and hope you enjoy our show.

#36: Changing Your Conjunctions Mar 10, 2018

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On episode #36 we talk about how changing your conjunctions from BUT to AND can completely change your message. As Wilkie says during the episode when you use the conjunction 'but' the excuse that follows will lurk around everything you do. When you use the conjunction 'and' it will launch you in a positive direction attacking the challenges you face. What stood out to both of us was on the tone of voice changes when using but versus and. We picked up the concept of using 'and' from Gary Vaynerchuk as we both follow him on Instagram. We think changing your conjunctions as teachers and modeling for your students how they can change theirs can reap serious dividends. We hope you enjoy episode #36 and if you have questions send us an email or follow us on social media!! podcast@theledproject.com Instagram: @valueaddsvalue Facebook: Lighthouse Educator Development

#35: Politics and Education With Rick Howden Mar 07, 2018

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On this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Rick Howden. Rick is a fellow Winona State grad who was close to Kyle's roommate in college Jared Stene who passed away in 2008. They talk about the legacy Jared left and how it lives on through the Jared P. Stene Student Leadership Scholarship, how government and education are connected, and what they future of learning is. Rick has worked in the past for Congressman Tim Walz of Minnesota and brings a unique perspective on the role of teachers and education in our society. We hope you enjoy the podcast with Rick! If you have questions or topics you'd like us to cover please drop an email to podcast@theledproject.com or find us on Instagram as @valueaddsvalue.

#34: Wag Your Own Tail Mar 03, 2018

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"It's a poor dog that won't wag its own tail." On this episode we talk about how and why we are trying to brand ourselves and our organization to join the outstanding community of educators in this country. We discuss our need to advocate for ourselves to set the example for how teachers and students can advocate for themselves. We also talk about growing our social media presence and which superheroes we would be as teachers. It'd mean the world to us to hear from you be leaving a review on iTunes or via email at podcast@theledproject.com!!

#33 with Susan Thomson Mar 01, 2018

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On this episode Kyle is joined by Susan Thomson who teaches Pre-Kindergarten in a private school in Manhattan. In our conversation she talks about life as a first year teacher, how private school compares to her public school experiences, and how she prioritizes herself and taking care of her health. We really enjoyed this conversation and hope that it brings you value. If you want to learn more about us follow us on Instagram @valueaddsvalue and on Facebook at Lighthouse Educator Development. If you know a teacher that would be great for the podcast or have questions shoot us an email at podcast@theledproject.com.

#32: Getting Motivated with Brett Eaton Feb 22, 2018

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On this episode Kyle is joined by Brett Eaton (@motivatedbybrett on Instagram and motivatedbybrett.com) to talk about health, fitness, and the importance of teachers recharging their batteries. Brett is a personal trainer and motivational speaker in Arlington, Virginia, that shares about his favorite teacher, the value of service, why he workouts out in the morning, and so much more! We hope you enjoy episode #32 and if you have questions you'd like us to answer send us an email at podcast@theledproject.com or find us on Instagram @valueaddsvalue.

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