Educators Among Us

Summary

The Educators Among Us podcast is designed to provide encouragement, perspective, and challenges for all roles in education.

In this episode, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC, talks about the importance of truth in education particularly in the context of the current election year in the United States.

The challenge of discerning truth and avoiding half-truths is explored, along with the need for educators to have integrity and exhibit truth in their words and actions. Trust and truth are identified as crucial elements in education, and the curse of confusion is highlighted when trust and truth become circumstantial.

The importance of being truthful with oneself and others can not be overstated.

Choosing truth and making an impact. That's what we are talking about in this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast. Did you do your best to choose truth today?

Takeaways

-Educators play a vital role in education and should be committed to the mission of bringing their best every day.

-Discerning truth is crucial in education, especially in the midst of an election year.

-Educators must strive to be truthful in their words and actions, both with others and with themselves.

-Trust and truth are essential for effective education, and the curse of confusion arises when they become circumstantial.

Chapters

00:50 Introduction to the Educators Among Us podcast

04:00 The Importance of Truth and Integrity in Education

06:46 The Pressure to Spin the Truth

10:03 The Crucial Role of Trust in Education

11:04 Telling the Truth as a Brave Action

12:02 Conclusion: Choosing Truth and Making an Impact

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Educators Among Us - Episode 74: "Authoring Success: An Interview with Coy Bowles"

Summary

In this episode, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC interviews Coy Bowles, guitarist/instrumentalist with the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band and a children's book author. Coy highlights the power of teaching and the impact educators can have on students' lives.

Coy believes that he can be inspiring to others to pursue their dreams, just like educators can. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, imagination, and taking risks. His books and his music are his way of putting that purpose into action.

In this very special interview, Coy talks about a teacher who had a profound impact on his life and inspired him to pursue his dreams. Coy also discusses his journey as a musician and how he transitioned into writing children's books.

Coy's books, such as 'Amy Giggles' and 'Will Powers,' aim to make a positive difference in the lives of children and educators. In this conversation, Coy Bowles discusses his new children's album and book, as well as his approach to supporting teachers. Coy's new business model involves gifting teachers content instead of simply promoting it, to make their lives easier and more creative

He emphasizes the importance of networking and forming a unified front among educators. He also encourages teachers to share their stories to build a stronger community and support system.

This Educators Among Us episode is a powerful interview with a powerful entertainer, author, and ultimately, educator…Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band.

Takeaways

-Educators have a lifelong impact on their students and can inspire them to pursue their —dreams.

-Taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to personal and professional growth.

-Creativity and imagination are essential for personal development and making a positive difference in the world.

-Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the lives of children and can provide valuable insights for authors and creators of educational materials. Networking and forming a unified front among educators can provide valuable support and resources.

-Gifting teachers with content can be a more effective approach than simply promoting it.

-Sharing stories with other teachers can build a stronger community and support system.

-Teaching has the power to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Chapters

00:51 Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

03:10 The Impact of Mr. Tom Sullivan

07:10 Taking Risks and Embracing Creativity

12:22 Connecting to Your Calling

17:23 Publishing Children's Books

20:32 Learning from Failure and Seeking Advice

22:00 Building a Unified Front: Networking and Collaboration Among Educators

27:06 The Power of Storytelling: Sharing Stories to Build a Stronger Community

31:15 The Impact of Teaching: Making a Difference in Students' Lives

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Just because you say it, doesn't mean it gets communicated.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, host Scott Barron, Chiefs Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC emphasizes the importance of effective communication in education.

He shares a story about a humorous encounter at a restaurant that highlights the need to break down messages clearly. This lays the groundwork for the discussing the challenges of communication in the school ecosystem and the need for simplicity and clarity.

He encourages educators to practice and improve their communication skills, as it is a prerequisite for success.

The episode concludes with a reminder to be remarkably clear in messages and to prioritize building relationships and trust.

Takeaways

• Effective communication is vital in education and requires practice and humility.

• Simplifying messages and avoiding unnecessary complexity is key to ensuring understanding.

• Timing and order of message delivery are important for maintaining relationships and trust.

• Improving communication skills is a prerequisite for success in education.

• Building relationships and trust should be a priority in communication.

​​Chapters

00:48 Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

04:31 Importance of Communication in Education

05:50 Mastering the Disciplines of Communication

08:54 Making Adjustments

11:21 Avoiding Complexity and Using Simple Language

14:32 Building Relationships and Trust through Communication

16:20 Closing Thoughts and Coaching Question

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Educators Among Us Podcast

Episode 72 - The Good Fight

There are fights taking place everywhere we look. On the field, in the political arena, in the workplace, and at school. But which of these fights is worth taking on, and which is better left alone?

In today's podcast episode, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC, discusses the importance of fighting the good fight in the field of education. He emphasizes the need to be discerning about the battles we choose to fight and to focus on what is truly important.

Barron encourages educators to have a clear personal mission and to stay true to their beliefs and goals. He highlights the discipline and trade-offs required for growth and the impact educators can make in the lives of others. Barron also advocates for the use of coaching as a powerful tool for professional development.

Takeaways

• Educators face numerous challenges and must be discerning about the battles they choose to fight.

• Having a clear personal mission and staying true to one's beliefs and goals is crucial in the field of education.

• Discipline and trade-offs are necessary for growth and success as an educator.

• Coaching can be a powerful tool for professional development and improving effectiveness as an educator.

​​Chapters

01:04: Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

05:17 Choosing the Right Battles

07:47 Staying True to Beliefs and Goals

10:37 The Impact of Educators

11:04 The Power of Coaching

13:22 Conclusion and Coaching Question

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What is Justice? Is it about the law and your obligations? Is it about paybacks and fairness. Perhaps. but in this episode of Educators Among Us, we talk about Justice as a virtue that starts and stays within.

Scott Barron leads us through a discussion that explores the importance of educators and their role in changing lives. It emphasizes the responsibility of educators to provide encouragement and perspective to students. The virtue of justice is discussed as a key aspect of education, guiding relationships and decision-making.

Scott highlights the need for virtues, including justice, to be incorporated into the curriculum and professional development of educators.

Ultimately, this podcast episode serves as a a reminder for educators to stay true to their calling and strive for justice in their daily lives.

Takeaways

• Educators have the power to change lives and should provide encouragement and perspective to students.
• The virtue of justice is important in education, guiding relationships and decision-making.
• Virtues, including justice, should be incorporated into the curriculum and professional development of educators.
• Educators should strive to stay true to their calling and pursue justice in their daily lives.

Chapters

01:00 The Power of Educators to Change Lives

03:24 The Virtue of Justice in Education

05:20 Incorporating Virtues into Education

07:10 Staying True to the Calling of Educators

10:08 Let Justice Roll

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Dr. Barbara Oakley, a professor at Oakland University, has lived an amazing life as a lifelong learner and educator. She is a prolific author and has created the third most popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOK) in the world. In this podcast, she shares her unique journey and insights as an educator.

She emphasizes the importance of providing energetic encouragement to educators and the adventures they face in their work. Dr. Oakley discusses the impact of a teacher who used active and cooperative learning approaches combined with traditional methods to help students learn.

She also highlights the value of storytelling and the use of metaphor and analogy in teaching. Dr. Oakley explores the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies in education, such as AI and virtual reality. She encourages educators to embrace change and adapt to new techniques and approaches.

Dr. Oakley's passion for learning and problem-solving shines through in her work, and she encourages others to pursue their educational goals.

This episode of the Educators Among Us podcast encourages educators to challenge their own limitations, to remain lifelong learners, and to learn to teach others well, using every tool they have within, and even outside of their grasp.

Takeaways

• Educators need energetic encouragement and support in their work.
• Active and cooperative learning approaches, combined with traditional methods, can be effective in helping students learn.
• Storytelling and the use of metaphor and analogy can enhance teaching and make it more engaging.
• Emerging technologies, such as AI and virtual reality, present both challenges and opportunities in education.
• Educators should embrace change and adapt to new techniques and approaches.
• Dr. Barbara Oakley's journey as an educator demonstrates the importance of lifelong learning and problem-solving.

Chapters

01:22 Energetic Encouragement for Educators

04:56 The Power of Active and Cooperative Learning

08:51 Engaging Students through Storytelling and Metaphor

24:37 Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies

29:06 Embracing Change: Adapting to New Techniques and Approaches

40:01 Dr. Barbara Oakley: A Lifelong Learner and Problem-Solver

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Title: Episode 69 - Don't Take The Ride

This episode of the Educators Among Us podcast focuses on the roller coaster ride of being an educator and offers encouragement to stay grounded and true to one's calling. Your Host, Scott Barron acknowledges the challenges and emotional ups and downs that come with the profession of teaching and educating other, but emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices to find peace and joy.

The episode encourages educators to avoid getting caught up in drama and to stay disciplined and connected to their faith. Overall, it serves as a reminder to educators to prioritize their well-being and maintain perspective.

Takeaways

• Being an educator can feel like an emotional roller coaster ride, but it's important to stay grounded and true to one's calling.
• Avoid getting caught up in drama and make intentional choices to find peace and joy.
• Stay disciplined and connected to your faith to maintain perspective.
• Prioritize your well-being and take care of yourself as an educator.

Chapters

00:51 Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

02:21 The Roller Coaster Ride of the School Year

03:51 Living on an Emotional Roller Coaster

04:35 Choosing Not to Take the Ride

06:08 Designing Our Own Pathways

07:10 Getting Off the Roller Coaster

08:12 Finding Peace and Joy in the Journey

09:00 Staying Grounded and True to Your Calling

10:00 Inviting Others to Join the Community

10:25 Reflecting on Staying Grounded and True

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Title: Episode 68 - I Hope it Works

This episode of the Educators Among Us podcast celebrates and encourages educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students.

Your host, Scott Barron, reflects on the importance of planning and taking action. You'll enjoy a poignant story about his grandchildren on a recent beach vacation, including sandcastles and the need to solve a problem. As the analogy goes, the sand mixture has to be right. Sometimes it's too wet. Sometimes it's too dry. And yes, sometimes, you've got to "flip the bucket".

Scott emphasizes the need for educators to be bold and courageous in trying new methods and embracing change, and also discusses the challenges of managing time and staying focused on priorities.

Ultimately, this episode encourages educators to make the most of every opportunity and develop habits and a mindset that enables growth and innovation for themselves, and those who seek to learn from them.

Takeaways

• Educators have a noble calling and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
• Planning and considering all options before taking action is important.
• Educators need to be bold and courageous in trying new methods and embracing change.
• Managing time and prioritizing tasks is crucial for productivity.
• Every opportunity is a chance for growth and innovation.

Chapters

00:48 - Celebrating and Encouraging Educators

03:04 - The Importance of Planning and Action

04:26 - "Flip the Bucket"

05:56 - Being Bold and Courageous in Education

08:52 - You are called for a reason

10:20 - Managing Time and Priorities

14:05 - Coaching Question

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Title: Difficulties Abound: Overcoming the Challenges to Win

Today's conversation concerns educators' challenges and difficulties and how to use them as opportunities for growth and learning. In this podcast, we encourage educators to feed their minds with positive content, surround themselves with positive people, and develop good habits. The conversation concludes with a reminder to embrace difficulties and use them as opportunities for leadership.

In this episode, we "flashback" to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 3, where we first brought up the concept of "using your difficulties" for good, instead of allowing them to derail the important work you are trying to do.

We close with a discussion of best practices so that you can use those difficulties when they arise. Things like more rest, surrounding yourself with positivity and positive people, and prioritizing oneself in order to contribute to effective leadership.

Takeaways

• Educators face various challenges and difficulties in their roles.

• Difficulties can be used as opportunities for growth and learning.

• Never pass up a chance to use a difficulty, though we certainly might wish we didn't have them, or might try to avoid them.

• Self-care and rest are crucial for educators to handle difficulties effectively.

• Feeding the mind with positive content and surrounding oneself with positive people is important.

• Developing good habits and prioritizing oneself contributes to effective leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Educators Among Us

03:36 Episode #3 "Use the Difficulty"

14:47 Michael Caine (see link to video below)

15:06 Self-Created Difficulties

15:43 Developing Good Habits for Effective Leadership

Helpful links:

Michael Caine video clip "Using Difficulties".

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Our conversation today focuses on the importance of maintaining perspective and purpose as educators, and to remember our "Why" as we perform this important work.

In this episode, we "flash back" to our first episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, so you can hear why we do what we do and why it matters. Then. Way back in the beginning. And now.

We cap off the program by talking about that "spark" that you had as an educator, and how it's so important to find it and to keep it.

Takeaways

• Maintaining perspective is crucial for educators to remember their purpose and not get lost in the emotions of the moment.

• Educators have the power to spark enthusiasm for learning and should see themselves as more than just dispensers of curriculum.

• Teaching hearts, minds, and souls is an important aspect of education.

• Educators who spark dreams and enable growth and achievement are invaluable.

• Gratitude should be expressed for the commitment and courage of educators who answer the call to serve and persevere.

Chapters

00:56: Maintaining Perspective and Purpose

02:37: Episode 1 "The Introduction"

11:13: Sparking Enthusiasm for Learning

12:07: "A Direct Hit"

13:27: Expressing Gratitude for Educators

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