Teachers have impact. Their impact reaches to their students, to parents, colleagues, and some even see their reach grow to something bigger. Mr. Troy Reynolds is the Founder of Texans for Public Education and in this episode, he shares the impact that he and other teachers are having across the state of Texas to support public education. He shares powerful insight that will inspire you to doing something big in your arena and reminds us that kids and relationships must come first.

There is perhaps nothing that makes some teachers more uncomfortable than the dreaded evaluation. For many, when an administrator walks into the room for any reason they are overwhelmed by a sense of anxiety, insecurity, and frustration. The Teach Bigger team explores the world of feedback and identifies why many teachers tend to be defensive when it comes to their classroom and data. They also give some clear ways to ensure that you are coachable as an educator and how to grow and learn as you continue to perfect your craft.

Many teachers begin their career, and through an amazing chain of events, teaching finds them. Stef Groves joins the Teach Bigger team to share her journey and explain how discovering the art of Science has changed her life. This episode will excite and empower you not only to look at Science differently, but to think out of the box and teach bigger!

Everyone loves music. It is a part of who we are as people. Did you know that music can have a profound impact on learning? The Teach Bigger team welcomes board certified music therapist Sarah Harper to the show. She explains music therapy and how it is used in the classroom, as well as shares some practical examples for teachers to incorporate music into the learning environment. She also gives steps that every teacher can take to care for their mental and emotional health and overcome stressful situations.

There has been a major shift in education over the last decade to emphasize positive relationships and culture in the learning environment. At Teach Bigger, this is the heart of what we believe. What happens when this paradigm is not enough and kids are still struggling? What do you do when you have great relationships and culture, but there are still barriers to learning for some students? The Teach Bigger Team welcomes a truly incredible educator, Mr. Aaron Tomhave to the show. This wild and innovative math teacher shares his incredible journey and helps us understand what to do next when everything is good, but kids are still falling through the cracks.

In every educator’s career, they will have to make a decision about staying at their current job or making a change. The Teach Bigger team discusses important considerations to help you make the best decision. Through candid personal experiences, the team gives practical advice to help you sort through your emotions and consider the pros and cons of your decision. If you are currently considering a change, or think you may in the future, this episode will give you a valuable perspective.

In the aftermath of the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas in February of 2021, the Teach Bigger Team shares their experiences and analyzes how crisis can often impact students, teachers, and administrators. The team gives practical advice to deal with the task of moving forward and ensuring a positive learning environment, as well as ways to build a resilient culture in the classroom that will ensure that students and teachers are able to overcome future obstacles in their learning. Whether you are a teacher or an administrator, the team’s advice is a great starting point to build culture.

Sometimes teachers just need to talk it out. In this episode, the Teach Bigger team discusses the impact they see remote learning is having on both students and teachers. Join us for this lively discussion of the good, bad, and ugly in the current state of virtual education.

Welcome to Season 4 of The Teach Bigger Podcast. In every teacher’s career, there are unforgettable moments that truly shape our lives and change our path. Whether they give us new inspiration, lead us into a different job, or forever shape our philosophy, every teacher can name that moment when it all changed. To launch us into the new season, the Teach Bigger team shares some of their life-changing and career-shaping moments.

Teach Bigger is counting down the 12 days to Christmas Break! It’s almost here teachers – it’s time for a break and the Teach Bigger team is spreading some holiday cheer with a special program each day to get you through to the Christmas break. Tune in each day beginning Dec 3, 2020 to have some fun and fill your heart and soul with some motivation to prepare you for the holidays.

On day 11 we share a special Christmas story from Tyler Lemmond that shares the true meaning of Christmas and will encourage you as you share love and hope with your family and friends.