Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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  • 170: You are more than your evaluation. - Danna Thomas chats with us about dealing with the grief of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, recognizing we have to give ourselves permission to take care

    Happy Teacher Revolution founder, Danna Thomas, chats with us about dealing with the grief of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, recognizing we have to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, and remembering that you are more than your formal evaluation.

    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dannathomas

    Episode Highlights
    • 1:43 - Discussing our FREE 6-Week "Better at a Distance" Webinar Series
    • 6:34 - Previewing the episode with Danna Thomas.
    • 9:58 - Danna introduces herself.
    • 15:27 - How the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting Danna and Happier Teacher Revolution.
    • 21:57 - What's keeping Danna excited about education right now: Supporting trauma-informed practices and SEL of educators so that they can better support the students in their lives.
    • 27:02 - Danna's advice for teachers: Disconnect and detach, with love.
    • 28:57 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
    • 33:24 - How to connect with Danna
    • Danna's Recommendations
      • EdTech Tool: Calendly 
      • Book: “Lost at School” by Ross Greene
      • Who to Follow on Social Media:
        1. @Valencia_Valencia - Valencia Clay
        2. @ChrisEmdin - Chris Emdin
        3. @Principalest - Mathew Portell
          • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: @GerryBrooks
          • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning Pages
            • Jeff mentioned two resources:
              • 5 Minute Journal App
              • Amy Landino's Morning Pages
              • Best piece of advice you've ever received: You are not your formal evaluation.
              • Links to Connect With Danna
                • Website: HappyTeacherRevolution.com
                • Twitter: @HappyTeacherHTR
                • Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HappyTeacherRevolution/
                • Instagram: @HappyTeacherRevolution
                • 37 min
                • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, May 6, 2020

                  Chad Ostrowski and Kristen Koppers drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                  If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                  We're here for you!  

                  To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                  www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                  Learn more at: 

                  • www.teachbetter.com
                  • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                  • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                  • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                  • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                  • 47 min
                  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Tuesday, May 5, 2020

                    Rae Hughart and Laura Gilchrist drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                    If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                    We're here for you!  

                    To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                    www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                    Learn more at: 

                    • www.teachbetter.com
                    • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                    • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                    • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                    • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                    • 48 min
                    • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, May 4, 2020

                      Jeff Gargas and the Staff Room Podcast duo of Chey and Pav drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                      If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                      We're here for you!  

                      To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                      www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                      Learn more at: 

                      • www.teachbetter.com
                      • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                      • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                      • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                      • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                      • 56 min
                      • 169: Episode Title - Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do.

                        Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do.

                        More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/khandkerahamed

                        Episode Highlights
                        • 3:10 - Discussing proposal submissions for the 2020 Teach Better Conference.
                        • 8:54 - Previewing the episode with Khandker Ahamed.
                        • 12:39 - Khandker introduces himself.
                        • 18:34 - How Khandker and his company are dealing with the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
                        • 19:58 - Khandker's failure: One of their partners going to college and leaving the company.
                        • 22:12 - What's keeping Khandker excited about education right now: The students.
                        • 23:32 - Khandker's advice for teachers: Take care of yourself. Empathize with each of your students.
                        • 25:49 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                        • 27:36 - How to connect with Khandker
                        • Khandker's Recommendations
                          • EdTech Tool: Google Drive
                          • Book: "Becoming" By Michelle Obama.
                          • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                            1. Dalai Lama: @DalaiLama
                            2. ThriveGlobal: @thrive
                            3. Christopher Emdin: @chrisemdin
                            4. YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: TED-Ed
                            5. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Check up on yourself. Ask "How am I doing really?"
                            6. Best piece of advice you've ever received: Growth is not only about success.
                            7. Links to Connect With Khandker
                              • Website: www.khandkerahamed.com/
                              • Twitter: @khandkeraham
                              • Facebook Page: Khandker Ahamed
                              • Instagram: @khandkeraham
                              • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/khandkerahamed/
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                                31 min
                              • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, May 1, 2020

                                Becky Thal and Meghan Deegan drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                We're here for you!  

                                To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                Learn more at: 

                                • www.teachbetter.com
                                • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                • 47 min
                                • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 30, 2020

                                  Becky Thal and J Hamilton drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                  If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                  We're here for you!  

                                  To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                  www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                  Learn more at: 

                                  • www.teachbetter.com
                                  • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                  • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                  • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                  • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                  • 48 min
                                  • 168: Talk To Me - Kim Bearden chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience.

                                    Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden, chats with us about getting forced out of our comfort zones, the importance of connections, and the power of patience. Kim shares the value of watching someone else teach, gives us a look into her upcoming book, and chooses her side: #TeamJeff or #TeamRae.

                                    More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kimbearden.

                                    Episode Highlights
                                    • 1:55 - Chatting about our FREE Webinar Series for Teachers: Better at a Distance.
                                    • 4:25 - Previewing the episode with Kim Bearden
                                    • 9:00 - Kim introduces herself.
                                    • 10:15 - Chatting about how the Ron Clark Academy has shifted things due to COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Pandemic.
                                    • 14:30 - Kim shares the backstory of the Ron Clark Academy.
                                    • 19:13 - Kim's failure: Not connecting with entire companies.organizations.
                                    • 22:42 - What's keeping Kim excited about education right now: People starting to understand the value of watching someone else teach.
                                    • 25:30 - Kim's advice for teachers: Above all else, work on those relationships.
                                    • 33:21 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                                    • 38:47 - How to connect with Kim.
                                    • Guest's Recommendations
                                      • EdTech Tool: Zoom
                                      • Book: "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo
                                      • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                                        • @dr_vcjones - See her at #TeachBetter2020
                                        • @heykoreycollins
                                        • @ronclark__
                                        • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.storylineonline.net
                                        • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Working  out. (Kim provides a hack that is awesome.)
                                        • Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Don't take yourself so seriously." - Ron Clark.
                                        • Links to Connect With Our Guest
                                          • Website: KimBearden.com
                                          • Twitter: @KimBearden
                                          • Facebook Page: KimBeardenEducator
                                          • Instagram: @KimBearden
                                          • Books:
                                            • "Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done"
                                            • "Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Students Taught Me"
                                            • 43 min
                                            • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 29, 2020

                                              Rae Hughart and Karen McKinley drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                              If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                              We're here for you!  

                                              To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                              www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                              Learn more at: 

                                              • www.teachbetter.com
                                              • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                              • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                              • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                              • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                              • 53 min
                                              • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Monday, April 28, 2020

                                                Rae Hughart and Timothy Alexander drop in to the Teach Better Team private Facebook group as part of our effort to support you in anyway we can during this unique and challenging time while schools are closed for an unknown period of time as our country tries to fend off the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic.   

                                                If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at [email protected]    

                                                We're here for you!  

                                                To join the private Facebook group, visit:

                                                www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam

                                                Learn more at: 

                                                • www.teachbetter.com
                                                • Follow us on Twitter: @teachbetterteam
                                                • Connect on facebook: @teachbetterteam
                                                • Follow us on Instagram: @teachbetterteam
                                                • Free Online Course: www.teachbetteracademy.com
                                                • 49 min

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                                                The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education today.