Our daily choices have personal consequences for others. People are personal, and so everything we do, is personal. Our work, our play, our preparation, our faith, our values and habits our choices…our life is personal.  Too often, we overlook the impact we have in shaping the destiny of other people.  And so, “of Course It’s Personal.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, your host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, emphasizes the personal nature that exists in all of us, especially as educators.  He discusses the importance of caring, personal investment, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in teaching. Ultimately, that personal approach to excellence, Scott suggests, will change the trajectory of people’s lives.  

Barron encourages educators to reflect on their personal bests and the joy found in their work, highlighting the emotional challenges and rewards of being an educator.

 

Takeaways

-The journey of an educator is deeply personal.

-Caring for students changes their trajectories in life.

-Excellence in education is an attitude, not just a skill.

-Measuring personal bests is crucial for growth.

-Educators have a significant impact on their students' lives.

-Finding joy in teaching is essential for educators.

-Commitment to personal bests influences student success.

-Emotional struggles are part of the educator's journey.

-Accountability among educators fosters growth.

-Every choice made in education has personal consequences.

Chapters

00:42 Introduction to Educators Among Us Podcast

01:26 Being an Educator is Personal

03:05 Changing the Trajectory of People’s Lives

04:07 Making Daily Choices with Personal Consequences

06:03 Keep It Personal

07:10 A Coaching Question

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