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#22: Detaching From Results Oct 04, 2017

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In this episode we discuss the need for teachers to detach their teaching practice from student results. Not to say that we are unconcerned with the success of our students, but to say that we can't tie our self worth to their outcomes. Ultimately they are responsible for their own success and we must accept that fact. We're striving for consistency as teachers within our educational practice and continuing to develop our craft each day. Thanks for checking out episode #22

#21: Validation and Being Seen Sep 28, 2017

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On this episode Wilkie and Kyle are back to discuss how we can do a better job as teachers of validating our students beyond their grades. We catch up on life after the hurricane in Houston and discuss how if we must allow ourselves to be truly seen if we are going to teach our students to value themselves. Thanks for checking out episode 21!!

#20: Making Lemonade Sep 20, 2017

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Sorry for the delay, but we are back on the air with an update on how things are in Houston and Wisconsin. In this episode we talk about the clean up efforts in Houston, how life has changed for us and how to get good at making lemonade from life's lemons. Sorry for the cut off at the end and for our silence the last month, but we promise to be putting our podcast out weekly going forward!

#19: Biographies and Autobiographies Aug 16, 2017

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On this episode we talk about the stories we tell ourselves as teachers versus the stories our students and colleagues tell about us. Examining the stories we tell ourselves and the stories others tell about us gives a metric of our authenticity. If we don't take the time to be intentional about our stories then we will be subject to the stories others tell about us. We believe this is a powerful practice for both teachers and students. We hope this is a strategy you can use to start 2017-18 off right!

#18: Back To School! Aug 09, 2017

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On this episode we discuss the impact that teachers have in classroom, schools, communities, our country and our world. We hope as the school year closes in that teachers understand the power they have to impact our society at every level. We talk about the value of intentional relationships, authenticity and why we believe society won't change unless our schools do. Thanks again for tuning in and we hope you have a great 2017-2018 school year!!

#17: Change Jul 26, 2017

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On this of the podcast we're once again joined by Ben Scoggan. Listen into our conversation about the changes all three of us have made over the last few months and the lessons we're learning from them. We talk about the dangers of a scarcity mindset and how being open to change puts us in a position to allow magic into our lives. Thanks for listening and for more info on our mission and vision visit theledproject.com!!

#16: Presence Over Being Present Jul 17, 2017

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In this episode we talk about the importance of a teachers physical presence as well as how to be present and engaging with your students. There's a difference between being present and engaging in conversations and your kids can tell. Sorry for the few cutouts and crying kids : ) the joys of the internet and staying with you family!!

#15: True North Jul 03, 2017

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In this episode we talk about what TRUE NORTH means to and for teachers. We love the metaphor of true north because true north on a compass is how you orient yourself to your surroundings. As people true north is the values and actions we return to time and again, but as a teacher we represent true north to our students. We provide the stability that allows our students to orient themselves to our classrooms and schools. We hope you enjoy episode #15 and please reach out to us at theledproject.com!!

#14: TEACHING ON PURPOSE With Ben Scoggan Jun 30, 2017

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TEACHING ON PURPOSE On this episode we discuss what it looks like to teach on purpose and with intentionality. If teachers don't create an intentional environment that students can adapt to then they will be forced to adapt to the environment the students create. We believe that every student wants to belong to the culture of their classrooms, but will only do so if the teacher is authentic. We finish up the episode with Wilkie's garden analogy and a great acronym for soil. Check it out and let us know what you think!!

#13: Exemplary Classroom Leadership Jun 24, 2017

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On this episode Wilkie and Kyle talk about their vision of what exemplary classroom leadership looks like. They discuss some of the traps teachers fall into when building relationships with their students like knowing the difference between being friendly and being friend to kids. As well as how teachers should strive to earn the loyalty of students versus expecting their obedience. It's the difference between influencing students and lording authority over them.

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