Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Talk

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Teach Better Talk episodes

  • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, April 16, 2020

    Jeff Gargas and BreAnn Fennell 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
    • 46 min
    • 164: There is no perfect model. - Jacqueline Goodburn chats with us about being a servant leader, understanding that you don't have to have all the answers all the time, and the fact that there is no

      Director of Staff Development, and Teach Better Contributor, Jacqueline Goodburn, chats with us about being a servant leader, understanding that you don't have to have all the answers all the time, and the fact that there is no perfect model for teaching. 

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

      Episode Highlights
      • 3:02 - Highlighting Tyler Overstreet (@EduOverstreet)
      • 6:38 - Previewing the episode with Jacqueline Goodburn.
      • 10:42 - Jacqueline introduces herself
      • 11:51 - Jacqueline's failure: Having a free tool flip to paid before a training workshop.
      • 14:16 - Jacqueline's success: Our choice days.
      • 15:56 - What's keeping Jacqueline excited about education right now: The fact that our kids deserve it.
      • 16:54 - Jacqueline's advice for teachers: You need to be the best teacher for your students in a way that fits you; you can be inspired by others but should be true to yourself.
      • 18:57 - Jacqueline shares how she is supporting her teachers during the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
      • 21:40 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
      • 23:38 - How to connect with Jacqueline.
      • Jacqueline's Recommendations
        • EdTech Tool: Google Classroom
        • Book: "Discipline with Dignity" by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler, Brian D. Mendler.
        • Who to Follow on Social Media: @actionhappiness
        • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Project Zero from Harvard
        • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Write down something you're grateful for. Reflect on the good AND the challenging pieces.
        • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Don't break someone's spirit just to make them confirm.
        • Links to Connect With Jacqueline
          • Website: https://www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us/Domain/329
          • Twitter: @PDwithJG
          • 27 min
          • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 15, 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 - Tuesday, April 14, 2020

              Jeff Gargas and Sheldon Eakins 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, April 13, 2020

                Chad Ostrowski and Shamaine Bertrand 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
                • 45 min
                • 163: Adjust your thinking. - Ashley Fienup chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work.

                  High school social studies and special education teacher, Ashley Fienup, chats with us about adjusting how we think about education, trying new things, and being willing to put in the work.

                  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ashleyfienup

                  Episode Highlights
                  • 2:07 - Highlighting some of our awesome guests "dropping in" with us during our Daily Drop Ins on Facebook.
                    • Join the Facebook Group now!
                    • 11:15 - Previewing the episode with Ashley Fienup.
                    • 13:45 - Ashley introduces herself.
                    • 16:28 - Ashley's failure: How she originally approached teaching.
                    • 24:28 - Ashley's success: Implementing The Grid Method.
                    • 27:27 - What's keeping Ashley excited about education right now: Seeing so many teachers willing to put in the work, and people are thinking about education differently.
                    • 29:11 - Ashley's advice for teachers: Try new things!
                    • 31:07 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                    • 33:08 - How to connect with Ashley.
                    • Ashley's Recommendations
                      • EdTech Tool: Kami
                      • Book: Educated by Tara Westover
                      • Who to Follow on Social Media:@brianmendler@hashtagsinhistory_@sarahbrownwessling
                      • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: https://ed.ted.com/
                      • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
                      • For yourself, find something that fills you up and try to do it every day
                      • For students, ask them what they want to learn about!
                      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”
                      • Links to Connect With Ashley
                        • Twitter: @AFienup
                        • Instagram: @ashleyfienup
                        • 36 min
                        • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Friday, April 10, 2020

                          Rae Hughart and Suzanne Dailey 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
                          • 41 min
                          • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Thursday, April 9, 2020

                            Rae Hughart and Joe Sage 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
                            • 50 min
                            • 162: Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks. - Evan Whitehead chats with us about how the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic is changing the discussion around education, being vulnerable, being authentic, and imp

                              Director of Special Services, National Consultant, and 20+ year veteran teacher, Evan Whitehead, chats with us about how the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic is changing the discussion around education, being vulnerable, being authentic, and implementing the 3 B's he lives by.

                              More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/evanwhitehead

                              Episode Highlights
                              • 3.44 - Previewing the episode with Evan Whitehead.
                              • 7:50 - Evan introduces himself.
                              • 17:30 - Evan's failure: Having to utilize physical management with a student.
                              • 24:16 - What's keeping Evan excited about education right now: Everyone seeing each other as humans.
                              • 29:18 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
                              • 41:40 - How to connect with Evan.
                              • Evan's Recommendations
                                • EdTech Tool: Zoom
                                • Book:
                                  • “What doesn’t kill you makes you blacker”by Damon Young;
                                  • “Mindsight” The New Science of Personal Transformation” by Daniel J. Siegal, M.D.
                                  • Who to Follow on Social Media:
                                    • Vernon Wright @thewrightleader
                                    • Taylor Armstrong @TAYLOR_does_IT
                                    • Hal Bowman @halbowman
                                    • YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Inspire Citizens 
                                    • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
                                      • Daily-Practice/Implement my 3Bs- Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks;
                                      • Weekly-Listen to 1 educational podcast;
                                      • Monthly 20 Followers(Quality over Quantity) on Social Media(Twitter) Build your PLN.
                                      • Best piece of advice you've ever received: Be vulnerable, be authentic, be you!
                                      • Links to Connect With Evan
                                        • Website:
                                          • https://www.strategiclearningsolutions.com/ 
                                          • https://www.ahaprocess.com/consultants/evan-whitehead/
                                          • https://www.strategicpm.us/our-team/
                                          • Twitter: @evanwhitehead00  #BalanceBoundariesandBreaks
                                          • Facebook Page:
                                          • 45 min
                                          • BONUS - Daily Drop In Support Session on Facebook Live - Wednesday, April 8, 2020

                                            Jeff Gargas and special guest, Maurice F Martin, 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!  

                                            Subscribe to Maurice's YouTube Channel, "Daily Inspiration" here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgfGBRRIwfL3_V8xUfaGEQ

                                            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
                                            • 44 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.