Balanced and Better

Welcome to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! We are a show all about helping teachers learn to love their careers again. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, this show is for you. Each week, we discuss a topic that will help you become the best version of yourself. Our four pillars are: Mind, Body, Growth, and Teaching Practice. We believe teaching is the best job in the world, you CAN have life balance, you can find joy, you can be healthy and happy, and you make a difference everyday in the lives of your students. If you are a teacher, administrator, or paraprofessional, dive into our latest episode and enjoy! :)

We would LOVE to coach you this school year if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

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Taylor & Chad

Welcome to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! We are a show all about helping teachers learn to love their careers again. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, this show is for you. Each week, we discuss a topic that will help you become the best version of yourself. Our four pillars are: Mind, Body, Growth, and Teaching Practice. We believe teaching is the best job in the world, you CAN have life balance, you can find joy, you can be healthy and happy, and you make a difference everyday in the lives of your students. If you are a teacher, administrator, or paraprofessional, dive into our latest episode and enjoy! :)

We would LOVE to coach you this school year if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

On this episode of the Podcast, we dive into 8 ways to establish great relationships with students right off the bat!

We would LOVE to coach you this school year if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

On this episode of the Podcast, we dive into how to create a self-care plan for your school year. It's so much better to prepare BEFORE you go back to school. NOW is the time to start thinking about how you will take care or yourself and prevent the burnout from setting in. We guide you through practical steps to create plan that works for you.

We would LOVE to coach you this summer if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to the Teach Lead Coach Podcast! This episode is all about our 4th pillar: Teaching Practice! In this episode we dive into 6 mistakes we make in education and parenting when we label our kids and how to do something different.

In this episode we talk about:
- Pitfalls of labels.
- How we inadvertently label our students.
- Why it's wrong to call kids "smart."
- What to do instead

We would LOVE to coach you this summer if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to the Teach Lead Coach Podcast! This episode is centered around our 4th pillar: Teaching Practice! We dive into what experiential education is, why you need it, and how you can get started changing some of your classroom practices! The summer is the perfect time for teachers to spend time reflecting and making plans for things they want to improve for the next school year.

In this episode we talk about:
- What is experiential, outdoor, and place-based education.
- Why these aren't just more acronyms or initiatives, but transformative approaches to teaching.
- How you can help your students with ADHD.
- How outdoor education brings peace to your classroom, along with higher test scores.
- How to cut your discipline referrals in half.
- And so much more!

We would LOVE to coach you this summer if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to the Teach Lead Coach Podcast! This episode is all about the how to make end of the year reflection that can transform your practice. Taking time daily to reflect on one or two of these questions can set you up for your best year yet in the 2022-2023 school year. I know we are all ready to dive right into summer break, but taking time to reflect BEFORE the year ends is so important to improving your practice and becoming the best version of yourself!

Here are the questions. Follow along with the episode for ideas and examples to reflect meaningfully on each question.
1.What are the biggest obstacles to improving my practice and how will I overcome them?
2. Were my students excited to be in class? If not, how can I inspire them?
3. Are the relationships that I have with my students helping or hindering their ability to learn?
4. In what ways have I given my students choices and the opportunity to take charge of their own learning?
5.  Do my assessments really reflect learning, or merely task completion or memorization skills?
6.  In what ways am I challenging students who are clearly being successful In my class?
7. What do I do when students aren’t learning in my classroom?
8. In what areas can I still improve professionally?
9. Are the relationships I have with my student’s parents conductive and improving learning?
10. What have I done lately to relieve stress and focus on my own mental health, to ensure I remain an effective teacher?
11. How did I positively or negatively impact the school culture?
12. How do I use feedback to improve student learning?
13. Why did I become a teacher?

We would LOVE to coach you this summer if you need help building a workout routine. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email to set up a free chat.

Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)

Connect with us!
Instagram: @tlceducators
Twitter: @tlceducators
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! This episode features an AMAZING expert in the field of outdoor education: Rachel Tidd, creator of Wild Learning. Rachel is a teacher turned homeschooling mom who creates amazing nature based curriculums and resources for teachers and homeschool parents to use with students.

In this episode we talk:
- Why you need to embrace outdoor education.
- How the outdoors impacts you and your student's mental health.
- How to get started teaching outside.
- How to manage your students and expectations.
- How to use the outdoors to engage students in their learning.
- How to get parents and administrators on board.
- How to find classroom resources and donations.

Please screenshot this episode and share with a friend! This episode is a must listen for teachers AND parents!

Rachel's Information:
Instagram: @discoverwildlearning
Website: https://discoverwildlearning.com
Email Rachel: [email protected]

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Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

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Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! This episode features an AMAZING educational expert, Hayley Wells, creator of Calm Space Classrooms. Hayley talks all about how to create a calm classroom, embrace neurodiversity, and drastically reduce disruptive classroom behaviors.

In this episode we talk:
- How to embrace neurodiversity in your classroom and view it as your student's superpower.
- The importance of loving our students and how to do that, even when it's hard.
- How to use calming tools to transform your classroom culture.
- How to manage the use of calming tools within your room.
- How to drastically reduce or eliminate disruptive and aggressive student behaviors.
- The importance of knowing your students, and tips on how to do that.
- How to identify student triggers and use them to stop behaviors before they happen.
- How to empower our students to embrace their individuality and self-manage.
- How to use check-in systems with ALL grade levels.

Please screenshot this episode and share with a friend! This episode is a must listen for teachers!!

Hayley's Information:
Instagram: @calmspaceclassrooms
Website to buy your kit: https://www.calmspacecollective.com.au/shopcalmkits
Email Hayley: [email protected]

Connect with us!
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Facebook: @wecoacheducators
Twitter: @chadmcox75
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad

Welcome back to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! In this episode we talk all about how and why it is essential for you to take your lessons and your students outside for learning! We aren't talking just recess and unstructured times, but taking lessons outdoors. This is applicable to ALL grade levels PreK - 12.

In this episode we talk about:
- Why getting outdoors is so important for your students and YOU.
- How to use outdoor learning to curb disruptive and aggressive behaviors.
- Examples of how you can take your lessons outdoors.
- Step-by-step plan for getting started without changing everything you are already doing.
- How Place-Based Education is changing classrooms across the world and could change yours too!

Please screenshot this episode and share with a teacher friend!! Now that spring is coming, it's a perfect time to start moving outdoors to reap all of the benefits for us and our students!

Connect with us!
Instagram: @wecoacheducators
Facebook: @wecoacheducators
Twitter: @chadmcox75
Website: www.teachleadcoach.com
DM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: [email protected]

Thank you and “see you” next time!
Taylor & Chad