Teach Better Talk

High School English teacher, and author, Kathleen Trace, chats with us about motivating new teachers, changing the narrative around teaching, and pushing through fear.

Kathleen talks about the importance of changing the perception of being a teacher, the excitement of seeing changes in education, and why it's great to not know all the answers.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kathleentrace

Vice Principal, Dan Finn, chats with us about earning respect, building relationships, and driving a positive culture in your school, and shares how he views the potential impact we all have when it comes to helping each other impact students

Dan talks about the power of reflection, the importance of balance, and how consistency and humility will help you continue to learn, grow, and be better for your students.

More at  www.teachbetter.com/podcast/danielfinn

"Empower Our Girls" co-authors, Lynn Colón and Adam Welcome, chat with us about their journey to writing the book, and why it's not just about empowering girls, but empowering everyone.

Adam and Lynn talk about the power of mentors and connections, helping others overcome their insecurities, being intentional, why you need to tell your story, and the importance of believing students CAN succeed.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/lynncolon-adamwelcome

8th grade science teacher, Chelsea Nicolino, chats with us live from Akron Public Schools APS3T Conference in Akron, OH. Chelsea discusses teaching the whole student, getting over a lack of confidence, and embracing social media.

Chelsea shares the importance of actually building relationships with your students, why you don't have to be an expert at everything, and how we all need to be adjusting along the way.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chelseanicolino

Assistant Superintendent, author, and 22-year veteran teacher, Jacie Maslyk, chats with us about being addicted to learning, remembering what we're really here for, and when she realized how important it is for kids to develop literacy skills.

Jacie shares how she always finds her way back to the students, the power of collaboration, and why it's so important to let kids see that as teachers and leaders, we're still learners.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jaciemaslyk

Instructional coach, and adjunct professor, Kim Darche, chats with us about why you should have tea with everyone, be prepared to change, and look to always pour yourself into others so they flourish.

Kim talks about the power of challenging your beliefs, why we need to meet people where they are at, and how important it is to re-connect with educators from your past.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kimdarche

2nd grade teacher, Michelle Weiss, chats with us about being as "extra" as possible, learning to listen, and working through changes and challenges to have her best year ever.

Michelle talks about being focused on self care, the importance of being authentic on social media, and how we can have a positive digital footprint.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michelleweiss

Assistant superintendent, Bradford Hubbard, talks with us about the importance of focusing on equity and social emotional learning, his mission to ignite passion and discovery in every student, and embracing the idea of creating an environment where all kids feel welcomed, and heard, and seen, and loved.

Brad shares the early lesson he learned about relationships, why we need to celebrate all wins, and the event that changed the way he looks at his responsibilities.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bradfordhubbard

Author, speaker, and Director of Author Success at EduMatch, Mandy Froehlich, chats with us about taking leaps of faith, recovering from embarrassing failures, and the importance of taking care of yourself.

Mandy shares the inspiration behind her books, why she loves supporting teachers, and the importance of stopping to take a breath and take it all in.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mandyfroehlich