We Teach Inspired!!

We Teach Inspired!!

By Wilkie V. Law III M.EdEducation
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We Teach Inspired!! episodes

  • #15: True North
    In this episode we talk about what TRUE NORTH means to and for teachers. We love the metaphor of true north because true north on a compass is how you orient yourself to your surroundings. As people true north is the values and actions we return to time and again, but as a teacher we represent true north to our students. We provide the stability that allows our students to orient themselves to our classrooms and schools. We hope you enjoy episode #15 and please reach out to us at theledproject.com!!
    27 min
  • #14: TEACHING ON PURPOSE With Ben Scoggan

    TEACHING ON PURPOSE On this episode we discuss what it looks like to teach on purpose and with intentionality. If teachers don't create an intentional environment that students can adapt to then they will be forced to adapt to the environment the students create. We believe that every student wants to belong to the culture of their classrooms, but will only do so if the teacher is authentic. We finish up the episode with Wilkie's garden analogy and a great acronym for soil. Check it out and let us know what you think!!

    38 min
  • #13: Exemplary Classroom Leadership

    On this episode Wilkie and Kyle talk about their vision of what exemplary classroom leadership looks like. They discuss some of the traps teachers fall into when building relationships with their students like knowing the difference between being friendly and being friend to kids. As well as how teachers should strive to earn the loyalty of students versus expecting their obedience. It's the difference between influencing students and lording authority over them.

    35 min
  • #12: Law On Fitness
    On this episode Law opens up about his struggles and goals in regards to his health and fitness. We discuss why teachers need to prioritize their health, the value of training with a group, and the importance of having accountability partners when pursuing your health and fitness goals!
    34 min
  • #11: School's Out!!
    In this episode we talk about how teachers can avoid the summer brain drain by being intentional with their learning. It doesn't all have to correlate to their teaching position and it doesn't have take up your entire summer. We discuss how an an hour a day can give 60 hours over the summer of personal and professional development and keep you from the survival mindset going into next year!! What books, podcasts, audiobooks, and experiences are going to make you a better teacher next year?!
    27 min
  • #10 With Ben Scoggan: It's The End Of The Year... Now What?
    On this episode we discuss the mindset that causes teachers to be in summer vacation mode before summer vacation has started. If you start your year with the mentality to just survive August then September by the time May rolls around your ability to persevere with be gone. When teachers are trying to survive the last month of school they miss the opportunity to have a greater impact on their students and have them leave with a positive outlook on education.
    What you get from this episode:
    *The power of setting goals to thrive not survive
    *Developing the mentality of a 'teaching specialist'
    *A bonus freestyle rap by Ben!!
    42 min
  • #9: We're The 1%
    Of the roughly 320 million people living in America about 3.1 million of those people are teachers. That's about 1%, but that 1% has an impact on the other 99%. In this episode we discuss the need for teachers to value themselves and their craft like they're the 1% and how we must let go of the expectations and shortcomings imposed on us by others to do so. We also discuss how teachers mindsets would change if their evaluations we're done solely by their students and determined whether they keep their job. We hope that we've added value to you and your teaching craft with our podcast.
    Wilkie's book recommendation:
    https://www.amazon.com/End-Average-Succeed-Values-Sameness/dp/0062358367/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493255039&sr=8-1&keywords=the+end+of+average
    50 min
  • #8 With Ben Scoggan
    On this episode we're joined by Lighthouse Educator Development board member Ben Scoggan! We talk about how perspective is invaluable not matter what career field you are in and how Ben's experiences as a Crossfit coach, LT. in The Marine Reserves, and as a business professional add another dimension to how we serve teachers. He discusses why he chose to become a part of our organization and we discuss how accountability is a core virtue in our relationship. Plus you get a glimpse into why we enjoy each others company! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
    Once again thanks for listening and for all you do as teachers!
    50 min
  • #7 With Dr. Rob Wottawa
    "Teachers are leaders and leaders are teachers!"
    We had the pleasure of having our friend Dr. Rob Wottawa on the podcast this week! Rob is a fantastic educator in New York who got his start in music education and has transitioned into administration and mentorship. To put it simply Rob is the administrator and mentor we all wish we had. Rob discusses his philosophy on the value of the Arts in education including the work he does in creating S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) curriculum. We also dive into how he sees his role in mentoring teachers and seeing them as people first.
    Follow Rob on Twitter:
    @rwottawa and @EIfinearts
    41 min
  • #6 with Dr. Liz Garcia of Courageous Feats
    This week on the show we have our friend Dr. Liz Garcia of Courageous Feats! She brings her unique perspective on the power of storytelling and reflection for teachers. She discusses her career in education and how she has grown as an educator by embracing her own story. It's a powerful conversation about the value of presenting ourselves authentically to our students to create powerful relationships and allow students to embrace their own stories.
    Here's how you can find Dr. Garcia:
    http://www.courageousfeats.com
    Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
    @courageousfeats
    Thanks for listening and sharing! And for all you do as educators!!
    35 min

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Teaching is one of the most difficult professions on the planet. It is something that you feel down to your bones. It takes energy and devotion to find success in the classroom. Most importantly it…