The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!)

The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!)

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  • S1E12 -Interview with Dave Meyers of Teachersconnect

    Show notes:

    Summary:

    INTRO:
    Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

    (This Episode’s Main Points)

    We have an incredible guest this episode, Mr. Dave Meyers, CEO of Teachersconnect, which is described as “An uncompromisingly teacher-centric online community of teachers.” In this inspiring interview he will

    • Share his experiences as a teacher and his journey to becoming CEO
    • How the wonderful idea of Teachersconnect was conceived
    • The awesome things Teachersconnect is doing for teachers all over the world to connect and work on their craft!

    • OUTRO:

      Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

      Links mentioned in this episode:

      Dave’s email: [email protected]

      Grab and Grow/Teachersconnect: https://grabandgrow.teachersconnect.com/?utm_source=ShiningScholar

      Shift This!: How to Implement Gradual Changes for MASSIVE Impact in Your Classroom https://rb.gy/5fhrjb (affiliate link)

      Connect with us on:

      Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn

      Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr

      Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

      Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

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      Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

      1 hr 15 min
    • S1E11 -How Do I Deal With Negative & Bad Feedback and Reviews on Teacherspayteachers? Tips and Tricks!

      Show notes:

      Summary:

      INTRO:
      Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

      (This Episode’s Main Points)

      Don't worry, it gets better. Here's the way I handle it (and I've gotten plenty, plenty of 3 and below, ;))

      1. Approach it with a growth mindset: learn from it and make your products so good buyers can't ignore you (ask yourself what you would want in the product and then go above and beyond that).

      2. One bad review will not sink your shop and the positive reviews on the new and improved version will more than balance out the negative one (this has happened for me many, many times, our products improve along with ourselves).

      3. “You can't please everyone, and in trying to, you'll please no one, especially yourself”. I don’t remember who said that, but it is POWERFUL. Some of my greatest, best-selling products have a few 1-2 star reviews. Keep in mind that if you search Beethoven's symphonies on YouTube, many have thumbs down! Now, I am in no way comparing myself to the genius of Beethoven, I’m trying to say that if he gets hated on, us ‘normies’ should expect it, too :) and this brings me to my next point …

      4. Be open to constructive criticism so we can learn and improve but don’t worry about the people that don’t like you/your product/service/whatever, you’re not looking for them; you’re looking for the people that are the same wavelength you are; YOUR TRIBE! :)

      5. You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great." -Zig Ziglar. I tell myself this every time I've felt like giving up.

        I hope this helps, feel free to reach out to me on social media anytime. I LOVE talking shop!

        P.S.

        We promise not to waste your time. You may have noticed that we sometimes have interviews and sometimes not.
        We don’t want to have interviews just for the sake of having them but only when they are relevant and provide value to you, our friends and listeners!

        Let’s show these awesome Instagram accounts some love!

        @teachersconnect - They foster a sense of community for teachers by connecting teachers to support each other while posting some funny and some inspirational posts, as well. One I particularly liked was a picture that quotes Jane Nelson in saying: “Children will listen after they feel listened to.”

        @myelajourney2018- This is her 3rd year teaching, she’s based in Houston, TX, she’s very positive and passionate about improving her craft as a teacher. Follow her; her energy is contagious!

        If you have someone you want to nominate for a shout out email me at [email protected] and we’ll check them out!

        OUTRO:

        Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

        Connect with us on: 


        Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 



        Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 



        Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

        Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

        Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

        5 min
      6. S1E10 -COVID-19 Stories: Part 2, Your Stories

        Show notes:

        Summary:

        INTRO:
        Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

        As schools re-open and we teachers prepare to go back into the classroom, I wanted to share some of the stories of sickness, sadness, but also hope, with all of you. Thank you to Sam in Gary, Indiana, Simon in Shreveport, Louisiana, Michelle in Austin, Texas, Steven from Phoenix, Arizona, Peggy from Kalamazoo, Michigan, George, and Kelly.

        OUTRO:

        Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

        Connect with us on: 


        Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 



        Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 



        Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

        Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

        Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

        15 min
      7. S1E9 -How Do I Become a Better Teacher? Interview with Instagram's The Fearless English Teacher!

        Show notes:

        Summary:

        INTRO:
        Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

        (This Episode’s Main Points)

        Our guest, Alli (AKA, thefearlessenglishteacher), brings her engaging ideas and passion for teaching English in this episode! The discussion includes:

        • details on lesson plan ideas she has for some fantastic books
        • her experiences throughout her teaching career, including some very memorable moments
        • insights and tips for new teachers
        • where you can find her online!
        • This episode is like professional development, teacher mentorship, and hanging out with your colleagues all in one!

          OUTRO:

          Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

          Affiliate Links mentioned on this episode:

          The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls: https://amzn.to/2E7UvgC
          Dear Martin by Nic Stone: https://amzn.to/3h8IaYa
          The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: https://amzn.to/3aweeTf

          Find our awesome guest on:

          Instagram:
          @thefearlessenglishteacher
          Blog to come!:
          thefearlessenglishteacher .com
          Her Teacherspayteachers store

          Connect with us on: 


          Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 



          Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 



          Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

          Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

          Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

          1 hr 15 min
        • S1E8 -What is a Teacher? Back-to-School Motivational Speech for Teachers (We All Need a Pep Talk!)

          Show notes:

          Summary:

          INTRO:
          Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

          (Summary)

          • Maybe a teacher is 


            • A weather
            • A fighter
            • A model for failure 
            • A magician
            • A gardener
            • A model for kindness 
            • A model for not holding grudge from one day to the other
            • A model for saying I’m sorry even though it means an adult apologizing to a

              kid

            • A person who the students can count on at least for that class period

            • A person who treats the student as an individual no matter what the other

              teachers and staff
              have said about him or her

            • The only positive adult that student sees that day

            • The only one that believes in that student
            • The catalyst that sparks a lifelong learner

            • Quotes for today:

              “Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” –W.B. Yeats


              “A teacher affects eternity; he [or she] can never tell where his influence stops.” —Henry B. Adams


              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Links mentioned in this episode:

              Will Smith on failure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Gy5YjBMvk
              Famous failures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs

              Connect with us on: 


              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              13 min
            • S1E7 -The Best Inspirational Fictional Stories/Fables for Teachers Part 3

              Show notes:

              Summary:

              INTRO:
              Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

              (Summary):

              This is the 3rd and final segment (for now) of these inspirational stories for teachers. We hope these stories inspire you to share them with other teachers, your students & children, anyone!

              Stories covered:

              The Archery Master and the Student
              Weather
              It is My Nature
              Traditions
              Disease and Disgust
              It’s All About Perspective
              The Weight of Pains
              The Crow and the Pitcher Fable
              The Blind Man and the Well

              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Links mentioned in this episode:

              101 Zen Stories
              https://info.stiltij.nl/publiek/meditatie/studie/zenstories.pdf

              The Crow and the Pitcher Fable by Aesop

              https://fablesofaesop.com/the-crow-and-the-pitcher.html

              Connect with us on: 


              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              14 min
            • S1E6 -The Best Inspirational Fictional Stories/Fables for Teachers Part 2

              Show notes:

              Summary:

              INTRO:
              Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

              (Summary):

              We hope these stories inspire you to share them with other teachers, your students & children, anyone!

              Stories covered:

              The Buddha and Destruction
              The Master and the Gift of Hate
              The Message VS The Messenger
              The Lion and The Ass Fable

              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Links mentioned in this episode:

              101 Zen Stories
              https://info.stiltij.nl/publiek/meditatie/studie/zenstories.pdf

              Connect with us on:

              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              12 min
            • S1E5 -The Best Inspirational Fictional Stories/Fables for Teachers Part 1

              Show notes:

              Summary:

              INTRO:
              Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

              (Summary):

              We hope these stories inspire you to share them with other teachers, your students & children, anyone!

              Stories covered:

              The Frogs and Perception
              The Heart of a Mouse
              A Story About Socrates
              Fears
              The Quaker

              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Links mentioned in this episode:

              101 Zen Stories
              https://info.stiltij.nl/publiek/meditatie/studie/zenstories.pdf
              Brian Rose’s Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtJTEbr-CaA

              Connect with us on: 


              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              8 min
            • S1E4 -Our Story & Who We Are

              Show notes:

              Summary:

              INTRO:
              Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

              (Summary)

              We started because we wanted to close the bridge between how students were taught and how they were tested for English/Language Arts.

              We love helping teachers and students!
              Hopefully we can continue to grow with your support. :)
              We appreciate you!

              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Connect with us on: 


              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              7 min
            • S1E3 -COVID-19 Stories: What Has Your Experience As a Teacher Been Like?

              Show notes:

              Summary:

              INTRO:

              Welcome and thank you for tuning in to The Shining Scholar Education Podcast where we talk about secondary English & Language Arts tips, strategies, and resources. We’ll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. I’m your host, Charlie, and I’m a teacher-creator here with Shining Scholar Education. We hope you enjoy the show!

              As COVID-19 continues to require teachers and students to be in quarantine, we want to know your stories. There are stories about victories, losses, and many things in between. Email your stories to us at [email protected] and we may share them on the next episode of COVID-19 stories. Stay safe!

              OUTRO:

              Thank you again for tuning in and if you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe, share, and consider leaving a review-it really does help! We make resources for teachers, by teachers. Check out our website at https://rb.gy/wgji2k and our Teacherspayteachers store at https://rb.gy/celgkh, as well! We’d love to hear from you-- so email us at [email protected] to share any questions or topics you’d like on the show. Thank you for all you do, teachers, and keep changing the world!

              Connect with us on: 


              Facebook: https://rb.gy/ewtvnn 


              Instagram: https://rb.gy/zzkazr 


              Twitter: https://rb.gy/0fvjb9

              Sign up for our email list to get free English/Language Arts resources in your email here: https://rb.gy/nwseva

              Support The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!) by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-shining-scholar-education

              3 min

            About The Shining Scholar Education Podcast (a Podcast for English & Language Arts Teachers!)

            From the publisher's feed

            Welcome to the Shining Scholar Education Podcast! Where we're all about secondary Reading/English/Language Arts. We'll share tips, strategies, resources, stories, as well as some inspiration and motivation for not just English/ELA teachers, but for all teachers. We'll also share the ups and downs in the wonderful world of teaching. Your host, Charlie, is a teacher-creator with Shining Scholar Education.