Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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  • 220: Jennifer Pieratt chats with us about working with schools and teachers to create a strong culture and pedagogy of offering PBL learning experiences for students

    Jennifer Pieratt chats with us about working with schools and teachers to create a strong culture and pedagogy of offering PBL learning experiences for students

    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jenniferpieratt

    Jennifer's Recommendations

    • EdTech Tool: Canva
    • Books:
    • The Giver by Lois Lowry
    • Restart by Gordon Korman
    • Midnight Sun (New Twilight Series) by Stephanie Meyer
    • Who to Follow on Social Media: CultOfPedagogy (Twitter)
      • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Newsela (Website)
      • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Right now I’m trying hard to connect with a friend once a week for dinner/drinks/workout
      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Give yourself grace."

        • Links to Connect With Jennifer 

        • Website: https://craftedcurriculum.com
        • Twitter: @crafted_jennyp
          • 40 min
        • 219: Brittany Rincon chats with us about how she's helping new and aspiring teachers find their confidence and focus with tips and guidance through coaching

          Brittany Rincon checks in with us about how she's helping new and aspiring teachers find their confidence and focus with tips and guidance through coaching. 

          More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brittanyrincon

          Brittany's Recommendations

          • EdTech Tool: Jamboard on an iPad with an Apple Pencil
          • Books:
          • Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
          • The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
          • Who to Follow on Social Media:
          • Dr. Angela Draper (Twitter)
          • Gretchen Bridgers (Twitter)
          • Vanessa Cronin (Instagram)
            • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Edverything Education Podcast (Podcast/Website)
            • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Weekly wrap up routine to end the week
            • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "B's get degrees in grad school"

              • Links to Connect With Brittany 

              • Website: brittanyrincon.com
              • Twitter: @brittrincon
              • Instagram: @teacherleadercoach
                • 34 min
              • BONUS - Open Q&A From A Recent Bi-Weekly Check In With Rae Hughart

                Rae goes live every other Sunday for a bi-weekly check in with our Teach Better Fam.


                In this episode we grabbed the audio from a recent bi-weekly check in that was filled with tons of awesome questions, discussions and ideas regarding hybrid learning, educator grade, & the "wrong" elements of teaching.

                To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.

                • Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                • Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                • Facebook: @teachbetterteam
                • YouTube: @teachbetterteam
                  • 1 hr 8 min
                • 218: Brandon Beck chats with us about how he helps the students and athletes he serves unlock their unlimited potential

                  Brandon Beck chats with us about how he helps the students and athletes he serves unlock their unlimited potential.

                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brandonbeck

                  Brandon's Recommendations

                  • EdTech Tool: FlipGrid
                  • Books:
                  • Daily STEM by Chris Woods
                  • Choose to Be You by Mark Brown
                  • Limitless by Jim Kwik
                  • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                    • Brian Aspinall (Twitter)
                    • Darrin Peppard (Twitter)
                    • Frank Rudnesky (Twitter)
                    • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? StaffroomPodcast (Podcast/Website)
                    • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
                      • Daily: Listen to an EDU podcast on the way to work.
                      • Weekly: Participate in a Twitter chat with other educators.
                      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Respect all, fear none"

                        • Links to Connect With Brandon

                        • Website: www.BrandonBeckEDU.com
                        • Twitter: @BrandonBeckEDU
                        • Instagram: @BrandonBeckEDU
                        • Book(s): Unlocking Unlimited Potential: Understanding the Infinite Power Within to Guide any Student Toward Success will be released by CodeBreaker Inc. in November.

                          • 36 min
                        • 217: Debra Barb chats with us about giving your best effort, even when experiencing fear and doubt, in order to propel yourself forward and succeed.

                          Debra Barb chats with us about giving your best effort, even when experiencing fear and doubt, in order to propel yourself forward and succeed.

                          More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debrabarb

                          Deb's Recommendations

                          • EdTech Tool: Google Drive
                          • Books: Jstor Articles and Periodicals
                          • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                            • Tim Kight 
                            • AVID
                            • Edutopia
                            • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators?
                            • Edutopia (Website)
                            • TedEd (Website)
                            • Headspace (Website)
                            • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Press pause and practice daily mindfulness.
                            • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Make yourself useful kid"

                              • Links to Connect With Deb

                              • Twitter: @_DBarb
                              • Facebook Page: Deb Does Yoga
                              • Instagram: @YogableDeb
                                • 33 min
                              • 216 - Cynthia Long chats with us about her passion for teaching ASL and helping other teachers and professionals who use sign language with children and students

                                Cynthia Long chats with us about her passion for teaching ASL and helping other teachers and professionals who use sign language with children and students

                                More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/cynthialong

                                Cynthia's Recommendations
                                • EdTech Tool: Kami (Chrome Extension)
                                • Books: 
                                • The Power of Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn by Paula Denton
                                • The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron
                                • Who to Follow on Social Media: @lessonpix (Twitter)
                                • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? 
                                • Instructional Tips: https://www.pocketfulofprimary.com/ (Website)
                                • Enneagram: https://jayhidalgo.com/the-enneagram-for-schools-teachers/ (Website)
                                • Sign Language: https://aslteachingresources.com/ (Website)
                                • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Look at yourself in the mirror and say "I am going to make an impact on my students today".
                                • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Notice “Sliding Door” moments. When a person is talking, they may slip in one sentence of pain or joy in the middle of their conversation. They are “opening the door”. Pause and step into that conversation. Don’t talk and tell your story, instead ask questions and then be fully present and listen.

                                  • Special Bonus! Get Free PDF Copies of Cynthia's ASL Lesson Plan Books 

                                  • http://bit.ly/ASLLessonBooks (Coupon Code: ASLBOOK)
                                    • Links to Connect With Cynthia
                                    • Website: https://aslteachingresources.com/
                                    • Facebook Page: SignBabySign
                                    • Instagram: @ASL_signbabysign
                                    • Twitter: @SignBabySign2Me
                                    • YouTube Channel: ASL Teacher Resources
                                    • Book(s): ASL Lesson Books
                                    • Bonus: ASL Teaching Resources
                                    • Podcast: ASL Word Of The Day
                                      • 30 min
                                    • 215 - Mariah Cooper chats with us about being a 3rd year PR student and running an organization inspired and focused to share the stories of black women attending university

                                      Mariah Cooper chats with us about being a 3rd year PR student and running an organization inspired and focused to share the stories of black women attending university.

                                      More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mariahcooper

                                      Mariah's Recommendations
                                      • EdTech Tool: AirPods
                                      • Books: Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
                                      • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                                      • @officialcocoadiaries (Instagram)
                                      • @iamtabithabrown (Twitter)
                                      • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? WowPresents (YouTube)
                                      • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Getting up early in the morning to meditate.
                                      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Don't worry about what others think of you, when they do that they are only thinking of themselves.
                                        • Links to Connect With Mariah
                                        • Twitter: @mariahcooperr
                                        • Instagram: @mariahcooper._
                                        • Website: http://officialcocoadiaries.com
                                          • 34 min
                                        • 214 - Melinda Miethe chats with us about her passion to reach out and serve all teachers, families and students possible

                                          Melinda Miethe chats with us about her passion to reach out and serve all teachers, families and students possible


                                          More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/melindamiethe

                                          Melinda's Recommendations
                                          • EdTech Tool: Anything on the Google Platform
                                          • Books: 
                                          • Despite the best intentions by Amanda E. Lewis, John B. Diamond
                                          • Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
                                          • For white folks who teach in the Hood by Christopher Emdin
                                          • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                                          • @inspiredbyta
                                          • @gerrybrooksprin
                                          • @literatikids
                                          • @tch4theculture
                                          • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Alice Keeler (Website)
                                          • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Plan one activity to support your students in each week or bi weekly.
                                          • Best piece of advice you've ever received: No matter how hard it gets and how much you want to quit, DO NOT stop believing in yourself and your impact.
                                            • Links to Connect With Melinda
                                            • Twitter: @msmiethe
                                            • Instagram: @mindysue_85
                                            • Book: Coming Soon!
                                              • 37 min
                                            • 213 - Carly Spina chats with us about her amazing experiences and stories from serving as a multilingual educational specialist in the Chicago suburbs

                                              Carly Spina chats with us about her amazing experiences and stories from serving as a multilingual educational specialist in the Chicago suburbs.

                                              More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/carlyspina

                                              Carly's Recommendations
                                              • EdTech Tool: Language Codes In Google Sheets
                                              • Book: Thrive Through the Five by Jill Siler
                                              • Who to Follow on Social Media: 
                                              • Carol Salva
                                              • Valentina Gonzalez 
                                              • Dr. José Medina 
                                              • What's A Good YouTube Channel or Website for Educators? Dorina Sackman (YouTube)
                                              • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Designate a stop time for work and stick to it.
                                              • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Lanes are for cars, not change agents. Don’t be afraid to “go there”
                                                • Links to Connect With Carly
                                                • Twitter: @MrsSpinasClass
                                                • Instagram: @Speeeeena
                                                • Website: https://innovativeel.blogspot.com/
                                                • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carly.spina
                                                • Book: Coming Soon (2021)!
                                                  • 28 min
                                                • 212 - Courtney Plotts chats with us about her expertise in the field of online learning and the best practices that all educators should consider when teaching online.

                                                  Courtney Plotts chats with us about her expertise in the field of online learning and the best practices that all educators should consider when teaching online.

                                                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/courtneyplotts

                                                  Courtney's Recommendations
                                                  • EdTech Tool: Mendeley.com
                                                  • Book: Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann
                                                  • Who to Follow on Social Media: Flower Darby
                                                  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Think about the next step
                                                  • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Your doctorate is just the beginning."
                                                    • Links to Connect With Courtney
                                                    • Twitter: @courtney_plotts
                                                    • Website:
                                                    • www.courtneyplottsphd.com 
                                                    • www.uscaseps.org
                                                    • Book: The Space Between: Space-Between-Identifying-Cultural-Canyons
                                                      • 31 min

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