George Couros welcomes everyone to the highlights for February 2024! Couros begins with a reflection on how his year is going so far and shares some struggles he has had so far this year. During this reflection, Couros shares a message about why it is important to not fake how we feel. Be sure to check out these highlight videos for some great ideas from this month's guests!

Description & Time Codes:

0:00 Intro with George Couros

4:03 Intro Music

4:11 Starr Sackstein

8:31 Amy Gonzales

12:28 Dr. Keith Simmons

17:19 Holli Elliott

19:32 Closing

Starr Sackstein: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolios and Conferences

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJkplLJBMac

Starr Sackstein and George Couros talk about an alternative to standardized testing in this Clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Starr Sackstein: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolios and Conferences.

Amy Gonzales: The Principal All Communities Deserve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNQ4RTjPvhg

In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset: Epic Book Review with Amy Gonzales, George Couros and Dr. Amy Gonzales reflect on why she wrote the book, The Principal All Communities Deserve.

Dr. Keith Simmons: Creating a Vision With Your Community

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wMHgrepDTQ

Dr. Keith Simmons shares how he co-created a vision to anchor the work that was being done in his school district. Be sure to check out the full episode for even more great ideas, The Innovator’s Mindset with Dr. Keith Simmons: Creating a Vision With Your Community.

Holli Elliott: Balancing Health and Wellness While Teaching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni3IYyaSSH8

Holli Elliott shares the power of saying no and why it is important to be able to say no in order to have a balanced life. Be sure to check out the full episode with Holli Elliott for even more great education, fitness, and health ideas!

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