Living and teaching in a post-pandemic (almost) world has presented some obstacles and new approaches to education.

Returning to school full-time in September of 2021 was undoubtedly welcome for many educators and now that we've gone through the school year it is time to reflect on the year.

Chris and AJ discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the last year.

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Non-educators typically look at summer vacation as a free time where teachers aren't working and just sitting around. While part of any educator's Summer is undoubtedly used for rest and relaxation time is also used to learn and grow and plan for the next school year.

In the episode, Chris and AJ discuss Summer professional development, some opportunities that are available, and some of their plans for their upcoming break.

Discussion Points:

• Do good in your piece of the world.
• Is it acceptable to do nothing during Summer?
• Summer Conferences - Live/Virtual (TeachMeets, EdCamps)
• Twitter Chats, Podcasts...Books

• Chris - Freshen up World History Course, Reflection
• AJ - PBIS, Building Culture, and Climate

Chris

• Code Switch School Colors

AJ

• Everybody Pulls The Tarp

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Teacher Appreciation Week is always a welcome time of year for teachers across the country and this year is no different. Classroom teachers have worked in challenging conditions for more than two years and a little appreciation goes a long way.

Our conversation in this episode revolves around what we will be experiencing this week. AJ shares the perspective of the average administrator and Chris shares what's happening at his high school to celebrate teachers.

Chris

• Good Morning Podcasters!

AJ

• 60 Songs That Explain the 90s
• First Gen Teacher Lens
• No Quit Living - Episode 348
• Teaching Champions

Live Chat Suggestions

• Jay Strumwasser - Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade, Smartless with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, & Sean Hayes, Life is Short with Justin Long

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Jake Thompson is the founder of Compete Every Day and your Chief Encouragement Officer! A show designed to help driven people build a winning mindset, so they can build their winning life. 

Jake’s goal is to help you be GREAT! Join the Compete Everyday Podcast to help you re-discover a strong mindset as well as find the skills you need to win your career, training, and life. 

Topics Discussed:

What is GRIT and Accountability?

• Grateful, Reps, Inspire, Tenacity

Be mindful and focus on the PRESENT

Be intentional

Shift your thinking

• "Have to" vs "Get to"
• Busy vs Productive

How can Educators fit into the Compete Every Day model and mindset?

• Classroom Culture - We MUST be a team!
• Consider how we can support each other and be a team!
• How are you asking yourself questions?
• How will you respond?
• Are you a victim or a victor?

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Toby Price is a VP from Mississippi who was recently fired from his position for reading the acclaimed children's book "I Need A New Butt."

Topics Discussed:

• Toby's story and where's he's at in the process with his former district
• Taking risks in education as leaders and teachers
• New opportunities
• The unplanned paths that life presents us

Resources:

• GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/2d206543

Chris - The GaryVee Audio Experience

AJ - The Compete Everyday Podcast

Toby - Partial Credit Podcast. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Canadian True Crime

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Rich Czyz has written a new book and he joins Chris and AJ to discuss professional development and how educators can and should take more control over their growth in this profession.

Topics Discussed:

• Pushing the Pessimist - How do we reach those who are not engaged in their own professional learning?
• The Professional Development Championship Belt 
• Working with the Naysayers
• Staff Meeting Syndrome - Are teachers suffering? How do we fix it? Switching Up Staff Meetings
• Podcasts and Pedometers
• Administration support?

Resources:

• Purchase the book: Rogue Leader: Make the Rules, Inspire Others, and Take Control of Your Own Professional Development Destiny
• Book resources: https://bit.ly/ROGUELeaderBookClub
• Custom Championship Belts

Chris - Art of Manliness episode #784: The Secrets to Making the Perfect Pizza

Rich - LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education The Science of Writing for Busy People

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Krystle Pearson currently serves as the Director of Technology for Brunswick County Public Schools in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Krystle has more than 15 years in education, she has served in the capacity of a classroom teacher, grade level team leader, school technology coach, instructional technology resource teacher (ITRT), and central office administrator. She has been honored with numerous accolades for her work with students, technology, and as a female leader in education.

Topics Discussed:

• What are digital badges?
• How do you organize an effective digital badging program?
• What does it take to maintain digital badges?
• How do you get staff to buy-in?
• What does badging look like with students?
• Administration support?

Resources:

• https://badge.design
• https://www.canva.com
• https://www.adobe.com/express/

AJ - Leaning into Leadership Hosted by Darrin Peppard - Episode 3: Leaning into Change

• Darrin's focus in this episode is leading leaders toward collective efficacy. How do we include more voices in the change process leading to more ownership of the necessary change?

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More than ever our relationship with education is strained. Teachers are leaving the profession. Prospective teachers are choosing other majors and career paths in our colleges and universities.

Our relationship with education is rocky right now. But now is not the time to break up with or divorce education. In our conversation, we hope to rekindle the romance between you and your career.

We’re giving away Tech with Heart! Congratulations to our winner: Nikki Jones

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Stacey Roshan is a Math teacher and Director of Innovation and Educational Technology from Maryland, and a well-respected #EdTech consultant. Stacey is also the author of “Tech with Heart: Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms.”

Discussion:

• Tech with Heart - overview
• Perfectionism
• Flipping the Classroom
• EdTech to Empower
• Innovation in the Present

We’re going to give away Tech with Heart! All you need to do enter is the following:

• You have to be following @mrnesi, @AJBianco, @staceylindes,  @buddyxo, & @PodcastPD
• RT our contest tweet
• We will determine the contest results on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

• https://techiemusings.com/
• Tech with Heart
• Modern Classroom Project

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Amber Harper is an educator, author, speaker, and Teacher Burnout Coach whose mission is to activate teacher self-empowerment to help teachers beat burnout and live a happy, fulfilled life.

Amber is the author of Hacking Teacher Burnout and she is the host of the Burned-In Teacher Podcast where she provides actionable steps, inspiration, and support for teachers dealing with teacher burnout.

Discussion:

• What’s the difference between feeling burned out vs just being tired?
• What can leaders do to better support teachers?
• Top tips for turning burnout into something else

1. Check your self-talk

• Victim mentality - Believe things are happening to you
• Knowing you will not get different results if you don’t do something different
• BE, DO, HAVE!

2. Check your habits

3. Breathe

• Blinkist App
• Burned-In Teacher Podcast
• Hacking Teacher Burnout (book)

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