Character education is the passion of my wonderful guest, Barbara Gruener, on this episode of the show. Barbara is the author of 3 books, including two award-winning children's books, Mr Quigley's Keys and Birdie & Mipps.
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Matt's back!! The author of SIX books with Dave  Burgess Consulting, Inc, including AI for Educators and Tech Like a Pirate, joins me to chat about recent developments in artificial intelligence and shares about his return to the classroom last semester as well as his national television debut to discuss AI with Dr. Phil!!
Great takeaways for all educators in this episode which also happens to feature the very first repeat guest on my show. Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!

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The secret is out!! In an epic collaboration between Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and Ron Clark, we have released his latest book, #BeOnePercentBetter: Surpisingly Simple Ways to Transform Your School!!!
It was an honor to not only publish Ron's work, but also to write the foreword. In this episode, I read my foreword and hopefully whet your appetite for reading this project. It is the ultimate book study book...and just flat-out super practical and applicable across your entire system.
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Does everything have to have a serious purpose? Is there value in exploring rabbit holes even if they end up to be completely empty at the bottom?
I tackle these questions via an absolutely RIDICULOUS personal story about one of my most recent rabbit hole explorations...I think you will find it amusing. It's okay if you are laughing at me and not with me.
Ultimately, I discuss two words that I love, frivolous and frolic, and draw some connections and, hopefully, a meaningful point.
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Fantastic chat with drama teacher and prolific writer, Sam Marsden, about how to incorporate improv drama games, strategies, and concepts across the curriculum.
Sam is the author of multiple fiction books as well as wonderful teaching resources including The Pocketful of Drama book series. This series includes Acting Games for Improv, Acting Exercises for Creative Writing,  and Drama Games for Early Years.
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Is there a place for high-touch skills in a world increasingly obsessed with ai and technology? Yes...maybe even a bigger place! I explore some of the implications in this riff which includes a couple of personal stories and  a still relevant section of Teach Like a Pirate. Enjoy! Share thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.
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Why does it always seem to be perfect timing when we reach out and check on people...or when people reach out and check on us?
It's because all of us are ALWAYS in the midst of battles, issues , and challenges that nobody knows anything about.
I tell a story about a recent somewhat humorous check-in that happened to me during a one of my epic car naps and then challenge YOU to grab your phone and check in on some of your friends as soon as you can...and that's today.
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We could all benefit from adopting more of a "Door Holder #3" attitude towards life!! In this episode, I riff on a viral video of a young boy sharing his enthusiasm for the role he has receive and then break it down to discuss the three main players...one of which is never even in the video! Enjoy!
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Dr. Jill Siler joins me to talk about her incredible book, Thrive Through the Five, and how to step into those big goals and dreams you have in your life. Jill was a long-time superintendent in Texas (Gunter ISD) and now serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). She is wonderful keynote speaker and an inspiring voice in education who does not shy away from the reality that although we may love our work, that doesn't mean it isn't incredibly tough and challenging...and there may be even parts that we do NOT like at all. Let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media.

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Tisha Richmond, the author of Make Learning Magical and brand new co-creator of the incredible picture book, #DragonSmart, joined me for an awesome conversation.
In addition to being an author, Tisha is a long-time CTE teacher (Culinary Arts), Canva In Education Learning Consultant, international keynote speaker, podcaster, workshop presenter extraordinaire, and...an official "Friend of Dave." :)

We discuss her journey to finding her passion for teaching again, gamification ideas, and the powerful message embedded in her latest project, Dragon Smart, that she created with her son, Tommy Richmond.
Listen in and let us know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media!
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Website: tisharichmond.com

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