Self Awareness is one of the MOST important characteristics you need to have, and we all seem to believe we do... except... we don't.  Listen to find out how to reflect honestly about yourself and how you are perceived and what you can do about it.

Questions from episode:

•  What 3 words would you use to describe yourself? 
• What 3 words would others (your peers) use to describe you?
• What 3 words would other use - behind your back?
• What words do you WANT others to use to describe you?
• How can you check to see if how you THINK you are perceived...is actually how you are perceived?

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

In this episode, I am going to share 3 quotes that have helped me when I need it most, and I hope you can take a few minutes to listen this summer and find your own quote for next year.

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! I'd love to hear your quote!   :)

Listen while you lounge at the pool and consider what small actions you can take this summer to make connections NOW before next school year begins.  Every little action really does count!

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

YES! It's Summer! Almost. This episode will feature my VERY FIRST guest host, Andrew Lee, host of the "Two Brothers" podcast; you can watch it here! (He's obviously the more professional brother.)

Listen to his recommendations of the top educational movies to binge this summer to get you relaxed, inspired, and ready for teaching again!

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

In this episode, I am going to describe a basic strategy....do something to improve.  Just take action! It's always hardest to start towards your goal, but do it. Summer is the perfect time to start work towards a goal!

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

In this episode, I am going to share my KEY learning from the AMAZING book by Brene Brown, "Dare to Lead." I highly recommend it to every person.  This takeaway of being clear to be kind has changed how I operate and has helped me feel less frustrated.  We all could use this advice to learn and grow into better people.

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

In this episode, I will discuss a potentially scary strategy... asking your students (or adults you serve) how you can improve. This is simple and will give you the feedback you need to improve. Listen and try it out - don't be scared!

I am linking here some questions that you might want to consider using, to make it easy for you to copy and paste these into an anonymous Google form. Go for it!

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

In this episode, learn about the power of humor and how to use it to build connections, engage with students, and improve your life! I will be citing several studies and facts I learned from reading this AWESOME book, "Humor, Seriously- Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life" that I highly recommend. Here is the link to their website: https://www.humorseriously.com/

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

This episode is focused on the simplest of strategies: Turn on Closed Captioning!! That's it. Learn how doing so will help your students with literacy. Easy! 

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)

For Episode 7,  I will discuss how using sound cues and music will help with transitions in the classroom.  Here's a site I reference in this episode that already has short TV themes and audio clips you could start using immediately. 

And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD.  Email me if you have any questions at [email protected]. 

Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!  :)