Mike Mohammad and George Couros start off this podcast with a conversation about how they first connected through the IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course - linked below)! The two quickly connect over their experiences and childhood - both having grown up with immigrant parents. Hear Mohammad’s answer to Couros’ question: what do you do when you have a student who just struggles? Couros and Mohammad have a powerful conversation about the purpose of keynote sessions and Mohammad shares some of his learning and experience from planning an EdCamp!

Links:

First IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000375453425

Last IMMOOC Episode from 10/22/2016 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000377003063

Mike Mohammad Twitter - https://twitter.com/mo_physics?lang=en

Mike Mohammad Blog - http://mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com/

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Deidre Roemer shares a bit of the story that she tells in detail in the upcoming book with the working title, “Because of a Teacher, Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education.” Roemer shares a summarized version of the full story in this podcast as she reflects on her teaching career and the lessons she has learned. Roemer tells more about what makes an administrator stand out and how they are learner-centered and let the students take the lead. Roemer shares some of the strategies that she has seen schools use to help learners better understand what options they have. Hear all this and more as Couros and Roemer discuss the following 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:

Deidre Roemer Twitter - https://twitter.com/deidre_roemer?lang=en

Deidre Roemer Blog - https://leveragepoints.home.blog/

Quotes:

"We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to figure out what their place is going to be." DR

"Not all people have the same strengths, but all people have strengths." DR & GC

"What is your experience like? Tell me why you are here. How can I make what is happening for you today the best experience it can be." DR from Her Dad

"How do you show up for people and give what you can and hold your own self accountable for doing that really well." DR

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

A fun and energetic episode with Yasmeen Robbins and George Couros! Right away, the “best friendship” between the two is clear as Robbins reminds us, “You have got to show people that you are human." Robbins reflects on a very real conversation that she had with a parent where she had to take a step back and “lead with questions.” Robbins has so many great strategies and reminders that allow us to reveal our human side and show our understanding and appreciation of others. Hear more about how Robbins is building an app that will connect school administrators and provide the North Carolina school system with a tool to connect administrators. Watch or listen to the end to hear a brief and energetic conversation about Couros’ and Robbins’ shared love of shoes!

Links:

Covey Habit 5 - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/habit-5/

Yasmeen Robbins Linked-in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-robbins-b7777a79

Re-Brand NC Education - https://www.rebrandnced.com/about-rbnced

Yameen Robbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/robbinseducates

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

The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Yasmeen Robbins shares some seriously great advice and stories in this episode of 3 Questions on Educators that Inspire. Check out the full episode to hear Robbins answer 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:

George Couros Risk-Taking Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7566

Yasmeen Robbins Linked-in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-robbins-b7777a79

Re-Brand NC Education - https://www.rebrandnced.com/about-rbnced

Yameen Robbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/robbinseducates

Quotes:

"Trust your intuition when it comes to your kids and your classroom."

"Teach as if you are trying to entertain yourself."

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

"If we only teach the students the curriculum, we have failed them." - George Couros

The quote that opens this podcast sums up this powerful conversation between Ryan Keliher and George Couros. The two start off the conversation connecting on interests outside of education. Keliher recognizes the importance of reflection and recognizing mistakes. Keliher explains how he is providing learners with an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skill sets through his work with Junior Achievement. Keliher and Couros also talk about Keliher’s book, Superstar Curriculum: “A collection of skills, habits, and attitudes” that Keliher has found over his educational career. The four components of the book, Superstar Curriculum are: character development, habit of mind development, opportunity development, and personal leadership. This episode has a little of everything - the two talk about fatherhood, education, entrepreneurship, basketball, wrestling, and much more!

Links:

Ryan Keliher Twitter - https://twitter.com/superstarcurric?lang=en

Ryan Keliher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superstarcurriculum/?hl=en

Junior Achievement - https://jausa.ja.org/

Superstar Curriculum (book - Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/Superstar-Curriculum-School-Create-Brightest/dp/1728669774

Google 20% Rule - https://www.inc.com/bryan-adams/12-ways-to-encourage-more-free-thinking-and-innovation-into-any-business.html

Kallea Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CMe9vE_hTIZ/?igshid=1s2kdavlfnebvPlease share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Keliher and Couros talk about having pride in their school and how actions impact the school culture as Keliher 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:

Ryan Keliher Twitter - https://twitter.com/superstarcurric?lang=en

Ryan Keliher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superstarcurriculum/?hl=en

Quotes:

"If a teacher is not a learner first, they are not going to be a very effective teacher."

"...video matches the audio..."

"Just because you're a teacher, it doesn't mean you are not a learner..."

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

“Do you leave a space better off than when you arrived?” The first question asked by George Couros right away in this episode sets off this powerful conversation with Liva Chan! Chan, who has so much knowledge in so many different roles within a school, shares her experiences and how she helps others “see what is possible.” Chan describes some of the changes coming up in the British Columbia school system and how they are going gradeless and encouraging educators to go deep into the curriculum. As the conversation continues, the two talk more in-depth about the power of building a Professional Learning Network! Couros asks the question, “How do we utilize technology to connect with people and build relationships?” Hear Chan’s advice on building your own PLN towards the end of this episode!

Links:

Livia Chan Website - https://livchan.com/

Teach Better - https://www.teachbetter.com/

Experience Accelerated George Couros Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/2682

Livia Chan Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiviaChanL?s=20

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Principal El, Ryan Keliher, Starr Sackstein, Livia Chan, and Vernon Wright! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below. As a bonus, watch on YouTube for a chance to win a signed copy of The Innovator’s Mindset!

Timecodes:

1:52 Intro Music

2:00 Dr. Principal El

4:08 Ryan Keliher

5:52 Starr Sackstein

8:43 Livia Chan

11:37 Vernon Wright

13:19 Closing

Dr. Principal El

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySmCCv5F3Ps

How much does it matter when a child has someone who believes in them? Hear how Dr. Principal El answers this question as he explains the importance of believing in others.

Ryan Keliher

TBD

Creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to invest in themselves is an empowering learning experience that Ryan Keliher shares in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!

Starr Sackstein

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktJpDD3qC1A

Starr Sackstein reflects on a project that her learners came up with because she provided an opportunity to co-create curriculum!

Livia Chan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpizB1qL2Ng

Livia Chan shares more about how building her own PLN has helped her connect with other educators and created more opportunities in her professional career!

Vernon Wright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JXi3Im1jes

Vernon Wright talks about the power of affirmations and how he uses the same affirmations daily to help him achieve his goals.

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Mike Mohammad tells some really inspiring stories about his former teachers and admin and gives some great advice that he wishes he had taken earlier in his career as he answers these three 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?

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset with Starr Sackstein has a little bit of everything - education, writing, basketball shoes, Pokemon GO, going gradeless...the topics and conversation throughout this episode are incredibly empowering and relevant!

Throughout this podcast, you can feel Sackstein’s passion for education and learning! Couros also asks Sackstein about her new book, Assessing With Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs. During this conversation, Couros reflects on his personal story about how grades impacted him as a learner and Sackstein shares her knowledge about going gradeless. See all this and more - including Sackstein’s priceless reaction to spelling tests!

Timecodes:

45:41 Hear Sackstein talk about her new book, Assessing With Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs

48:24 What is co-constructing curriculum

Links:

Starr Sackstein Publications - https://www.mssackstein.com/publications

Texting Improving Literacy George Couros Blog - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/2190

Simply May Sackstein’s lesser-known fiction publication- https://www.amazon.com/Simply-May-Starr-Sackstein/dp/0557132754/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1548016628&sr=8-11&keywords=starr+sackstein&linkCode=sl1&tag=starrsacks-20&linkId=faa25f4c6188691bbba723e2f48e7038&language=en_US

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The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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