George Couros welcomes Mark White, an influential educator whose impact was shared by Dwight Carter in the book, Because of Teacher! Couros begins this podcast with a reflection of a picture of a kid in a bowling alley playing a bowling video game. This image is connected to how we can learn from different modalities - video games can provide a new perspective and bring different benefits to the learner. In this episode, White talks about leading in disruptive times and asking questions to understand different points of view. White also shares a powerful realization about the needs and learning styles of his various generations of staff members when it comes to professional development.

Links:

Mark White Twitter - https://twitter.com/markwhite55

Mark White LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwhite55

Bowling Alley Picture - https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/2b8cuk/this_kid_is_playing_a_bowling_game_at_a_bowling/

Mark White Books - https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/author/mark-edward-white

Quotes:

"...one of my main mantras as an administrator is slow down...you don't want to drag it out forever, people need a decision, but you don't want to be too fast you have to think things through." - Mark White

"These are not the times to be doing things just because you have always done it like that, unless it still works well." - Mark White

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Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Greg Bagby, an incredibly positive educator who brings others together, starts this podcast off with a reflection saying, “It is a choice to be positive and I choose to be positive.” Bagby reflects on an educator who had great relationships with all learners, an administrator who made an impact on him, and the advice that he would have appreciated earlier in his career. Learn how Bagby answers these questions in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire:

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?

Links:

Greg Bagby Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/gregbagby

Greg Bagby LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bagby-99b7aa4/

Greg Bagby Blog - https://gregbagby.blogspot.com/

Quotes:

"The work is hard, the work is worth it...and don't listen to the haters." - Greg Bagby

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. Shira Leibowitz, shares a beautiful story about her definition of hope. As the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Havens of Hope, Dr. Leibowitz brings a ton of resources and knowledge to this episode - all of which she is ready to share with listeners and viewers! Dr. Leibowitz shares how and why hope is an active sentiment, we can hope to create something better or we can hope something happens - these are two very different things. When we initiate change, it is easier to navigate as opposed to when change is thrust upon us. It was a pleasure to have Dr. Leibowitz on this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!

Links:

Dr. Shira Leibowitz Twitter - https://twitter.com/shiraleibowitz/media?lang=en

Havens of Hope (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Havens-Hope-Redesigning-Education-COVID-19/dp/1605547611

Discovery Village Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discovery.village/

Discovery Village Center - https://discoveryvillagecenter.com/

Quotes:

"...knowing how to connect with others when I don't know something...to not be afraid to have people who you turn to for advice...to not be afraid of the messiness..." -Dr. Shira Leibowitz

"Hope is active, hope is creative, hope is behaving in a way that creates the future that you want today." -Dr. Shira Leibowitz

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

In July of 2022, it was a pleasure to host so many amazing learners on The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast! Check out the July 2022 Highlights with @JeanneLazzarini, @MattRhoads1990, @L_SmileyIU15 with @ShanaM_CAIU, and @shiraleibowitz!

0:00 Intro

0:08 Jeanne Lazzarini

4:56 Matt Rhoads

11:33 Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery

15:11 Shira Leibowitz

Jeanne Lazzarini

George Couros and Jeanne Lazzarini talk about whether or not kids have been taught to hate math. The two discuss the techniques that are used to teach math and Lazzarini encourages educators to find unique ways to teach math. Couros and Lazzarini talk about the complexities of math and why learners can struggle when they get to higher levels of math.

Matt Rhoads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyb68ZW3UFo

Matt Rhoads and George Couros have a conversation about new teachers entering a school district and how we can create a place where our learners feel valued. Rhoads reflects on how we can create successful learning environments and how teachers have an opportunity to actually interview their potential school districts instead of interviewing for a school district. Hear this conversation and check out the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Amplify Learning - A Convo with Matt Rhoads for more powerful ideas.

Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery

In this clip from the full episode, Connected to the Classroom - A Convo with Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery, George Couros and guests reflect on energetic ways to start a session! These strategies can easily be applied to classrooms, PDs, and meetings. Check out this clip to learn more about energetic ways to start off your next session!

Shira Leibowitz

Dr. Shira Leibowitz shares how she defines hope and reflects on the ways that schools and lives have been transformed because of COVID-19.

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Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Because of a Teacher 2 -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Dr. Shawna Miller, an educator in Louisville, joins the Three Questions podcast where she shares some powerful reflections about an educator who supported her during her early learning, what a former administrator did to help her recognize her strong leadership skills, and what advice she would give her first-year teacher self. Check out all this advice from Dr. Miller as she answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?

Links:

Shawna Miller Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/ShawnaMiller03

Quotes:

"...if I were more intentional about connecting with kids early on, I would not have wasted so much time in the beginning..." -Dr. Shawna Miller

Dr. Shawna Miller, an educator in Louisville, joins the Three Questions podcast where she shares some powerful reflections about an educator who supported her during her early learning, what a former administrator did to help her recognize her strong leadership skills, and what advice she would give her first-year teacher self. Check out all this advice from Dr. Miller as she answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?

Links:

Shawna Miller Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/ShawnaMiller03

Quotes:

"...if I were more intentional about connecting with kids early on, I would not have wasted so much time in the beginning..." -Dr. Shawna Miller

George Couros starts this episode with a strategy he used to stay connected to the classroom even when he was at the central office. Being in the spaces where the decisions that are being made helps us understand the impact of those decisions. Keeping a focus on connecting with the people we serve helps create a wonderful learning environment. This week’s guests, Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery share some ways that they maintain a focus on building connections. Smiley and Montgomery bring such energy to this episode and share some great ideas with listeners!

Links:

Lisa Smiley Twitter - https://twitter.com/l_smileyiu15

Shana Montgomery Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShanaM_CAIU

George Couros Meme Check-In - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/meme-check-in

Authenticity, Communication, Relationships - An #InnovatorsMindset Clip with Stephanie Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIgkmMFap-U

Quotes:

"...put a pause...slow down...that has been helpful for the staff and helpful for us too." - Lisa Smiley

"...be intentional and reasonable..." -Shana Montgomery

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Get Dwight's new book here!

Be Great: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out

https://www.amazon.com/Be-Great-Principles-Improve-Culture/dp/1948334569/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657994867&sr=8-1

George Couros welcomes Dwight Carter to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset! Carter is the author of a newly released book, Be GREAT! In this episode, Carter starts off with a reflection on why he changed the title and the meaning of the new title. Hear all this and more as Carter answers these questions:

What inspired you to write this book?

What was your biggest takeaway from this writing experience?

What do you hope this book will do for educators and education?

Links:

Dwight Carter Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dwight_Carter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Dwight Carter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dwightcarter/?hl=en

Dwight Carter Blog - https://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/about/

Dwight Carter Website - https://mrdwightcarter.wixsite.com/begreat

Dwight Carter Books - https://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/publications/

Mo Cheeks Video - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=914068625714193

Quotes:

"We have to stop looking for programs and frameworks to improve school culture, it has to come from within." - Dwight Carter

"What can each of us do internally based on what we believe and expect how school culture should be to make sure, outwardly, that school culture becomes what it is." - Dwight Carter

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Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

George Couros opens this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with a thought that he disagrees with. Couros reflects on the idea that kids can be good at whatever they want and how it is actually more important to help kids be good at something by developing their passions and strengths while exposing them to new ideas. We all have different talents and gifts and that makes the world better. This episode with Jeanne Lazzarini talks about ways that math can be taught so that all learners can connect their personal strengths. Lazzarini shares ways that she connects her students to math in their own lives.

Links:

Jeanne Lazzarini Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeannelazzarini

Jeanne Lazzarini LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-lazzarini-30932732

RAFT Website - https://raft.net/

Mathematics for All Course - https://www.novakeducation.com/math-for-all-middle-school

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Quotes:

"I never 'flashcard' the kids, we just explored." -Jeanne Lazzarini

Dr. Victoria Waller starts this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with a great reflection of her reason for writing her book, Yes! Your Child Can! Throughout this episode. Dr. Waller’s energy and passion for learning is truly inspiring. Hear more about Dr. Waller’s experiences as an author, tutor, and teacher, including the one about how she started working as a reading teacher in a make-shift room with the school’s plumbing running in an open ceiling above her. Stay to the end to hear how Dr. Waller answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?

Links:

Dr. Victoria Waller Website - https://www.drvictoriawaller.com/

Dr. Victoria Waller Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriawaller/

Dr. Victoria Waller Twitter - https://twitter.com/drvickiwaller

Kool Tutor KOOL TUTOR Meet Kourtney Kardashian’s children’s ‘rockstar’ tutor Victoria E Waller as star congratulates her on new parenting book - https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5107687/kourtney-kardashian-children-tutor-victoria-waller-parenting-book/

Quotes:

"Stick with it." - Dr. Victoria Waller's advice to her first year teacher self

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Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

George Couros begins this podcast with a reflection on what he means when he talks about “the sponge factor.” When we have the ability to grow, we are able to use our own learning experiences to create new opportunities for ourselves. This can also mean pushing our own thinking by learning from others instead of being surrounded by others with our same vision and ideas. This conversation with Matt Rhoads focuses on amplifying our learning and pushing our own thinking!

Links:

Matt Rhoads Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattrhoads1990

Matt Rhoads Website - https://matthewrhoads.com/

Matt Rhoads’ Books - https://matthewrhoads.com/books/

Matt Rhoads on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Rhoads/e/B078HXFPH6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Matt Rhoads Tweet - https://twitter.com/MattRhoads1990/status/1510657657270509570

The Sponge Factor Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/5321

Quotes:

"...focus on the person's development and how they develop over time." - Matt Rhoads Reflecting on How a Digital Portfolio Demonstrates Progressive Learning

"Word of mouth is more true than social media." - George Couros

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519

For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/