Teach Better Talk

Middle school principal (Rae's principal!), Chris McGraw, chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you're filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he's learned from along the way.

Chris shares what's got him excited about education, and takes us on a laugh-filled look into the awesome culture he and his team have built at Evans Junior High.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chrismcgraw

Elementary principal, and author of "One Drop Of Kindness," Jeffrey Kubiak, chats about supporting his teachers no matter what, always reflecting and adjusting to adapt to what the world is doing to our kids, and how one drop of kindness can change everything.

Jeff gives some insight into his book, "One Drop Of Kindness," shocks us with his awesome swimming career, and shares why we need to "help them put the gloves on."

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jeffreykubiak

Elementary teacher turned Student Learning Coach, Lauren Salsinger, chats with us about keeping students in the forefront of every decision we make, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the crucial promise she made to herself.

Lauren shares the power of building relationships with not just our students, but our stakeholders as well, and reminds us that it's okay to say no sometimes.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/laurensalsinger

Jeff and Rae recap the journey of Teach Better Talk so far. We share our favorite pieces of advice, the bloopers along the way, and of course...we make fun of each other and laugh a lot, too.

We also recap our favorite parts of hosting teach better talk, and hook you up with an exclusive discount on the Teach Better Conference!

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/episode50

Elementary principal, Frank Bellomo, chats with us about being on a mission with his team to improve the lives of kids.

Frank talks about the power of relationships, why you don't need to be the smartest person in the room, and the importance of not getting caught up in the negatives.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/frankbellomo

Educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and co-author of "Balance Like A Pirate," Sarah Johnson, shares her passion for amplifying women, the importance of taking care of yourself, and the power of listening, learning, and focusing on your personal routine.

We discuss Sarah's leap of faith in launching the In AWE, LLC, her awesome running streak, and why our mindset matters.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sarahjohnson

Junior high principal, and AIMS Network President, Steve Diveley, talks with us about finding positive people to be your lifeline and asking for help when you need it. 

Steve chats with us about his work with the AIMS Network, how we can question ourselves for the purpose of improvement, and the importance of being coachable.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stevediveley

Educator, author, and national speaker, Monica Burns, talks with us about focusing on thoughtful, strategic tech integration, and how sometimes a barrier just looks like a barrier.

Monica chats with us about the importance of having a community and having conversations, and why you should eat lunch with everyone.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/monicaburns

Noah Geisel is a digital badges consultant, a national speaker, and the Education Director at StackUp.net. Noah shares his journey of being a learner, sharer, traveler, and giver of high-fives.

Noah talks with us about staying humble, understanding that you sound a lot smarter when you ask questions, versus trying to show everyone how much you know, and challenging yourself to get weird and notice new things.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/noahgeisel

22 year veteran, and co-host of the ShareMOedu Podcast, Dr. Rena Hawkins, chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we're not here to compete with each other.

Rena talks about her "Girl Boss" mentality, how "no" doesn't always mean "no forever," and how we all need to create our own path to success.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/renahawkins