#FutureReadyCoach, Champion For Change, and Coordinator of Educational Technology and Innovative Instruction, Brianna Hodges, chats with us about finding ways to tap into that excitement, energy, and engagement that keep curiosity moving forward, for both students and teachers.

The "2018 Administrator to Watch" talks about the power of connection and shared learning, why she believes we're moving from connected learning to connected change, and shares what might be our favorite piece of advice yet!

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/briannahodges

21 year veteran teacher, Kristen Nan, chats with us about taking risks, being willing to fail, and igniting the fire inside our students. Kristen discusses "Mystery Skypes," and breaks down her L.E.G.I.T. Learning and T.R.U.E. G.R.I.T.

We chat about how to be Better than we were yesterday, and why you should empower yourself, humble yourself, and know that learning never ends.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kristennan

Middle school history teacher and Edusations creator, Phil Strunk, talks with us about making sure tomorrow is a little brighter for our students.

Phil shares his excitement for the transformation education is going through, why clear expectations are so important in your classroom, and how he tries to bring hope and inspiration to his students.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/philstrunk

Author, speaker, teacher, COACH, and Director of Media and Communication for Dave Burgess Consulting, Tara Martin, chats with us about what it means to be R.E.A.L. and teach from the heart, why it's okay to expose vulnerabilities, and what we need to do to be "future ready."

Tara encourages us to always be ourselves, and talks about the one thing technology can never replace.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/taramartin

Author, speaker, and 26 year veteran teacher, Jimmy Casas, shares what being a champion for our students really means, and why we must first "collect the dots" in order to build a strong community.

Jimmy tells us the story that "changed everything," talks about his biggest fear, and shares the 4 most powerful words of leadership.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jimmycasas

Motivational speaker, educational publisher, and best-selling author of "Teach Like A Pirate," Dave Burgess chats with us about finding our own story, and why he won't do a "part 2" of his book.

Dave encourages us all to focus on getting better, not being perfect, and reminds us that it's not always about the scoreboard; it's about knowing you did everything you could to become the best you are capable of becoming.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/daveburgess

Lead Learner, Chief Energy Officer, and Chief Story Teller, Bethany Hill chats with us about building a culture of family, honoring diversity, and why we can't let fear stop us from giving our kids what they need.

Bethany shares the importance of letting kids know that adults are learners as well, and let's us into her world as the protector of a positive culture.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bethanyhill

Lead Learner, Chief Energy Officer, and Chief Story Teller, Bethany Hill chats with us about building a culture of family, honoring diversity, and why we can't let fear stop us from giving our kids what they need.

Bethany shares the importance of letting kids know that adults are learners as well, and let's us into her world as the protector of a positive culture.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bethanyhill

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Middle school language arts teach, and founder of Teachonomy, Chuck poole, shares stories from his 19 years of experience.

Chuck talks about how a failure as a coach lead him to make invaluable changes in his classroom, instilling a mindset of family and allowing his students to take ownership of their learning. Most importantly, Chuck reminds us all that we are enough; no one brings exactly what you do to the classroom.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chuckpoole

Music therapist and owner of Developing Melodies, Meryl Brown, gives us a lesson on how music can truly change lives, helping us learn how to speak, how to walk, and maintain emotional function.

Meryl educates us on an incredible tool that is underused in schools, with the hope that more educators will see its power and utilize music therapy when it fits into a child's learning journey.

More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/merylbrown