Educators Ignited: Proving What's Possible in Education

Meet Aimee Kovacevic!  By day Aimee is a teacher, by night she is a coach, mentor, kettlebell instructor, mother and wife. Aimee is also a published author and a business owner. For as long as Aimee can remember, she has always wanted to be a teacher, and has been living that dream since 2010.   Teaching is Aimee's calling and is proud to say, "I am the teacher I wanted. I am the teacher...

This is a repeat episode of episode 48.  In honor of Black History Month, it seemed powerful to highlight this very episode.  Happy Listening! 

This is part 2 of this episode.  Now that we know Dr. Aletha Harven better, we dig into her research around motivation and what we as educators can do to support the development of intrinsic motivation in our students as well as how we can better sustain in this work by grounding ourselves in our why, aligning our actions and setting up clear boundaries.  

Dr. Aletha Harven is a university professor and global teacher educator with expertise in the areas of education, educational psychology, child and adolescent development, P-16 education, social justice teaching, teacher education and diversity, equity & inclusion. She is ALWAYS engaged in scholarly work related to racial and social justice, including publishing on equity-related topics and cr...

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Listen to this week's Teacher ReNEWed episode and hear more about these 5 Keys to being the best educator by being "just above average"! And, in case you are curious to know where you stand in the continuum of burnout/ being just above average, t ake this quiz to find out. See if what you are doing is supporting you in sustaining and making a difference or if you are burning out.  You mi...

This week's Teacher ReNEWed Podcast guest has not only seen what's possible, she has experienced it and has built it.   Even if it means that she has to live in a state of "delayed gratification", the work and the "wait" are so worth it! In this episode, Beth shares not only her passion but her expertise and insight on how to achieve what too many people think isn't possible in edu...

I feel like we hear people say this a lot, "Education is about the people, from students, to their families, to our staff" however, too often, for a lot of people, the logistics, operations, accountability, etc. seem to get in the way and suddenly people, our students, their families, our staff are at the bottom of the totem pole.   However, this is NOT the case of veteran educator Emily Cast...

Okay... as teachers we are everything to everyone all of the time... Everything seems important... yet because it all seems important suddenly nothing seems important?  Ever been in this conundrum? If you are a teacher likely, you have.  In this episode, I share four ways to be better equipped to keep the most important balls in the air and figure out the ones you can drop.   This i...

We are educators and we are tired.  The break is nice but how much of the our break is truly relaxing?  I have implemented four ways of being that have changed how I experience breaks that ALL educators need to do to maximize this time off. And guess what... it is not planning for the remainder of the year.  So, before you settle into the chaos, take a listen to this episode and lea...

Maybe the name David Franklin isn't one you know well however if you are an educator, especially an administrator, you likely know the Facebook group called, "The Principal's Desk", which was founded by, you guessed it, Dr. David Franklin who is this week's Teacher ReNEWed podcast guest. It was amazing to sit down and talk to David about his journey in education (and the journey before is pretty n...

Jenna Wright,  is not only a veteran teacher but also one of my amazing colleagues. Jenna is also not only passionate about history but also her students!  She openly celebrates her students and their successes.  In fact at the heart of her social media presence are her students.   In this episode Jenna shares, her love of history and teaching and also goes into the concept of...

Dr. Archie Moss has changed the lives of thousands of students from North Carolina to Tennessee as a teacher, principal, non-profit founder and educational consult.  His success was even celebrated on the national level with a nod from Ellen DeGeneres and even an appearance on her show.  Dr. Moss has shown what is possible time and time again in education.  On this week's Teacher Re...

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Wait until you hear this episode with guest Bobby Morgan of the Liberation Lab!!  Bobby Morgan is a principal, writer, speaker, and consultant who works with other educators and administrators to promote equity and culturally responsive teaching practices. With over a decade in education, primarily in under-resourced populations, Bobby is passionate about cultivating the brilliance that alrea...

In this episode, I share more about my journey to a happier me and share ways in which we as an educator community can work to align our minds, hearts, and bodies to build a happier "us".  Don't worry, I don't tell you to stop drinking. That was what I needed for me. That's not what everyone necessarily needs. And don't worry, this isn't a "woo woo" episode.  Instead it is a "w...

In this week's Teacher ReNEWed Podcast episode, I interview Dr. Wendy Birhanzel. Dr. Birhanzel currently serves as the Harrison School District 2 Superintendent and has been recognized for her extraordinary leadership, from being named one of five recipients for Colorado Springs's Diversity Leader of the Year to also (just a week ago) named the state of Colorado's Superintendent of the Year. &nbsp...

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Teaching is hard but so rewarding.  In this episode, I guide you through 5 mindsets that I have seen the most successful teachers in education hold.  Take a listen and put these into practice and continue to grow in your ability to be the best teacher you can be!   Take the Educator Persona Quiz and then visit our FB page and share your results!  

Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach. It is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and received high ratings in 8 of 10 categories in a Harvard analysis of the nation’s top 25 social-emotional learning programs. The Harvard study’s authors...

As October approaches, for those of us who have been in education, we know their is a steep dip in overall happiness during this month and you have likely heard of the the "Phases of a First Year Teacher".  I was recently a guest on The Teacher Hotline Podcast and shared essentially how I experienced all of the phases, particularly in my first year.  For me, the "Disillusionment Pha...

Gail's careers and experiences are diverse. She obtained the rank of Master Warrant Officer (Administration, Finance, Training and Leadership) in the Canadian Forces Reserves, retiring in 1994. She then went on the Local Government with the City of Richmond with a variety of positions; Officer Supervisor, Public Relations and Human Resources Management. In 2006, Gail took a vastly different becomi...

In my first, third and fifth years of teaching, I found myself struggling to the point I didn't want to go to work.  I had the Sunday blues like nobody's business... until I made a commitment to reset my classroom culture.  Each time was a little different and each time was a little better.  You would think that by my fifth year of teaching I wouldn't need a classroom reset... but a...

There is so much to do as an educator.  If I had a magic wand, there is so much I would change and take off your plate.  But because I don't have a magic wand, then we will just have to settle for my tried and true practices that I have learned and implemented overtime.  One of those practices was in fact simplifying my expectations.  This could seem counter intuitive but it wo...