Teach Better Talk

Alex Oris is a Technology Integration Specialist at Cuyahoga Falls City Schools in Ohio. He chats with us about using technology in schools, adjusting the way we think about our approach to PD and teaching, and how things changed when he decided to give up control and give students more ownership.

Alex shares his experiences from 11 years in the classroom and 5 years supporting teachers. Alex talks about giving up control, transforming students from consumers to creators, and where our future leaders are.

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25+ year veteran teacher, and author of "The Zen Teacher," Dan Tricarico, chats with us about working with teachers to reduce stress and increase their self care to avoid burn out. Dan talks about when he knew he had found something that teachers needed, shares a story of connecting content to a student's real life, and how he hijacked a negative word and made it awesome.

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Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools, a national speaker, and a consultant with ASCD. Neil chats with us about why we need to remember that there is a human side to what we do.

Neil shares the power of listening, and how being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable are key to being an effective leader.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/neilgupta

LED Project Podcast co-host, and co-founder of the Lighthouse Educator Development non-profit, Kyle Krueger, chats with us about helping teachers build better relationships, his journey to personal development, and his goal of ensuring every kid will have the kind of teacher they deserve, every period of every day.

Kyle talks about being authentic and transparent with our students, because they don't want someone above them, but want a partner and someone to walk with them.

More at www.teachbetter.com/kylekrueger

20+ year veteran teacher, and host of "The Success Chronicles" on YouTube, Chip Baker, chats with us about being a 4th generation educator, wanting to do his part in creating a positive ripple in the world, and how we can maximize our students' potential every day.

Chip shares stories from his time playing DII college football, why he started "The Success Chronicles," and why he considers himself just an ordinary guy trying to achieve extraordinary things and make a positive difference every day.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chipbaker

Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what's got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives.

These future teachers share the best advice they've received, what they've learned from their mentors, and what they are focused on in their journey.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/samfecich

Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America's story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum.

Chuck shares how social studies is the "O Blood Type" of education, why hew feels he's the lucky one, and why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the learning.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chucktaft

9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do.

Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/erinhall

Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he's excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership really is.

Joel shares the ways he pulls from his past experiences to bring new ideas into his classroom, how to relate what students are learning to what they're living, and why what we're doing matters.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joelhawbaker

4th grade math teacher, Susan Jachymiak, chats with us about her passion for growth mindset, reflecting to find what works best for her students, and the challenges she's overcome as a 1st year teacher.

Susan talks about why it's important to be willing to try new things and adjust on the fly, and why being connected to other educators is so important.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/susanjachymiak