Bill Cecil (Retired 31-Year Classroom Teacher, Served as Michigan Teacher of the Year in 2003-2004, Author of two books, and first time Podcaster)

"Best Year Ever!" or Bust! Helping Teachers Succeed

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

This 30-episode podcast series is designed to help Uplift, Motivate, and Empower YOU (and other teachers) to Adopt a Powerful Mindset and Mission to make every year in the classroom the “BEST YEAR EVER!”—for you and your students—despite any and all challenges you encounter throughout your teaching career. I will also provide you with a Winning Game Plan and Proven Strategies that will provide you with more time to TEACH and your students more time to LEARN each school day. Finally, I believe listening to this podcast series will help you maintain or regain your passion and fire for teaching.

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Author

Bill Cecil (Retired 31-Year Classroom Teacher, Served as Michigan Teacher of the Year in 2003-2004, Author of two books, and first time Podcaster)

Episodes

Episode 5: Teach, Model, Practice Team Procedures 17.09.2023 26:05

Send a text In this episode you will learn how well-defined procedures will help cut down on frustration and wasted time in your classroom which will give you more time to teach and more importantly, it will give your students more time to learn. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "B...

Episode 4: Take Time to Build Your Team 10.09.2023 28:09

Send a text This episode will discuss the importance of taking time to start building your group of students into a close-knit team by using games and icebreakers to get to know each other in fun playful way. This is the first crucial step needed in the process of creating a positive, safe learning environment to get your students comfortable working closely together throughout the school year. I...

Bonus Episode: The Babysitter Story 03.09.2023 22:42

Send a text This is the bonus episode that I promised to share in Episode 3. It tells the story of the first time I played on a winning team and discovered the POWER OF TEAM. That influenced his teaching to use the team approach in his classroom. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "B...

Episode 3: Tap Into the Power of Team 03.09.2023 31:33

Send a text This episode will discuss the importance and power of using a Team Approach to tap into the power of team. This will help create a positive, safe learning environment where your students feel a strong sense of belonging that will help them thrive throughout the year. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year a...

Episode 2: The Importance of Creating a Shared Vision/Mission With Your Students 27.08.2023 31:48

Send a text This episode explains WHY it is important to think of yourself as a leader with a team to lead in your classroom. I will explain the necessary steps to convert your GRAND Vision into a SHARED Vision and Mission that will engage your team to work with you to make it the Best Year Ever! I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your c...

Episode 1: Best Year Ever! or Bust Overview 17.08.2023 29:27

Send a text In this episode I give you a quick overview of what this podcast series is about and will describe what " Best Year Ever! " looked like in my classroom and have you start creating a clear vision of what you will want it to look like in yours. I will also start to explain how you can make every year, as a teacher, your "Best Year Ever!" by helping your students make...