Researchers have discovered that a child’s environment and emotions have a monumental impact on their development up to the age of twenty. In today’s episode, Chris and Tyler analyze an interview given by Dr. Karyn Purvis, Dr. Purvis was the Rees-Jones Director and co-founder of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. This conversation will give you a fresh look at what we are called to do as educators and challenge you as you return to your classroom.

Welcome to Season 5 of The Teach Bigger Podcast. We have been through so much as educators in the past year, but if you are listening to this podcast, it means you are ready to do big things and we are here to help you. In this episode Chris and Tyler share the perspective that we are saving education. Be encouraged as they share three strong reminders to educators to realize each day they walk on their campus. This episode will prepare you to do big things in the year ahead.

The Teach Bigger Podcast will launch Season 5 on Monday, September 13, 2021.

The 2020-2021 school year will forever be a part of the history of our world. Educators around the globe have been faced with challenges that were unique to any educator before them. The Teach Bigger Team take a look back at the year and reflects on some of their most memorable moments and the amazing lessons they have learned.

The last few weeks of school can be grueling for teachers. This is when it matters most that we keep our expectations high. The Teach Bigger Team discusses the dangers of letting things slide in the classroom, the root causes of lowered expectations, and practical ways to rally the troops to the end of the year.

There is a major perk to having a career in education…the summer. For most educators, summertime is a time to recharge, rest, and reward yourself for the stresses of the school year. The Teach Bigger Team shares what they will be doing this summer, gives some advice for those who sometimes have trouble taking a break, and also gives a sneak peek into some of the projects they will be doing this summer.

Teaching is a rare profession that demands that the educator acquire a skillset that goes far beyond what is learned through conventional educational programs. Teachers must be masters of pedagogy, as well as counselors, motivational speakers, leaders, visionaries, and so much more. Chris and Tyler explore the demands of the job and highlight how the skills that teachers master will help them succeed in every endeavor they pursue. This episode is a call for educators to take a leap of faith and do big things. You have what it takes because you are a teacher!

Educational opportunities look different everywhere you go. For some, it is learning in a homeschool environment where parents are the sole providers of education. For others it is a public school system who leads a student for thirteen years. For others it is private education with the finest teachers and experiences that money can buy. In this episode, the Teach Bigger team travels around the globe to uncover a compelling story of two young educators who are giving their lives and resources not only to educate but also provide for some of the most impoverished children on the planet. Tenywa Richard and Raymond Ssegawa are rescuing homeless orphans off the streets of Uganda to give them the gift of education and the skill of playing a musical instrument. This story of hope and sacrifice will challenge you to do something big.

A teacher’s greatest impact is on the minds of young people. If we can shape a student’s thinking about their value as an individual, we can change the trajectory of their lives. The Teach Bigger Team speaks with educator Nick Gonzales. Nick is a public-school band director and also serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Stone of Hope Youth. Stone of Hope Youth is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools in Salt Lake City Utah and the surrounding areas to provide mentors for boys in their everyday lives. Nick shares his work and reveals the power that we all have to do big things.

Teaching can be an intense and stressful job. Often there are warning signs all around us, but they are not realized until it is too late. The Teach Bigger Team takes a candid look at the affect that the teaching profession can have on our physical health and how this can directly impact the learning environment and student performance. The team shares some clear strategies and tips to help you take control of your health so that you can be your best both in the classroom and in life.