Teach Better Talk

Instructional coach, and adjunct professor, Kim Darche, chats with us about why you should have tea with everyone, be prepared to change, and look to always pour yourself into others so they flourish. Kim talks about the power of challenging your beliefs, why we need to meet people where they are at, and how important it is to re-connect with educators from your past. More at www.teachbetter.com/p...

2nd grade teacher, Michelle Weiss, chats with us about being as "extra" as possible, learning to listen, and working through changes and challenges to have her best year ever. Michelle talks about being focused on self care, the importance of being authentic on social media, and how we can have a positive digital footprint. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michelleweiss

Assistant superintendent, Bradford Hubbard, talks with us about the importance of focusing on equity and social emotional learning, his mission to ignite passion and discovery in every student, and embracing the idea of creating an environment where all kids feel welcomed, and heard, and seen, and loved. Brad shares the early lesson he learned about relationships, why we need to celebrate all wins...

Author, speaker, and Director of Author Success at EduMatch, Mandy Froehlich, chats with us about taking leaps of faith, recovering from embarrassing failures, and the importance of taking care of yourself. Mandy shares the inspiration behind her books, why she loves supporting teachers, and the importance of stopping to take a breath and take it all in. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mandyfr...

Educator working as counselor, Hans Appel, talks with us about the importance of authenticity, what your school brand really is, and how the simplest things can completely "flip" someone's day. Hans chats with us about amplifying student voices, creating an exceptional school culture, and helping others find their joy.  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hansappel

The Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen, chats with us about teaching students how to create, helping them to struggle, and guiding them to build out creative solutions. Michael talks about instilling entrepreneurial thinking so that our students can be proficient in how to create things, why teachers need to be curious, and why you should focus on mastering the purpose rather than the tech tool. More at ww...

Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Author, Matthew Joseph, chats with us about being inspired by collaboration, doing what's in the best interest of students, and being true to yourself. Matt talks about the power of asking for honest feedback, providing value to others through relationships, and being yourself to bring your unique gifts to the classroom. More at www.teachbetter.com/podca...

Writer, teacher, and mom, Jennifer Wolfe, chats with us about teaching the whole student, making purposeful connections, and helping students grow through the relationships we build with them. Jennifer dives into her work with AVID, incorporating technology into her curriculum, and looking at the moments when you feel real good to find what you should do more of. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcas...

Brother/Sister duo, Bruce and Erin Umpstead, join us to chat about blending the classics with progressive movements, allowing students to experience life through reflection, and showing kids that they are each on a hero's journey. Erin and Bruce share a look into their "Great American Epic" project, how they have been podcasting with students, and why we should look to our passions to help guide o...

Jeffrey Bradbury, educational podcaster and founder of TeacherCast , chats with us about podcasting to help give educators a voice, why he loves using the medium to connect educators and grow together, and how you can start podcasting, too. Jeffrey shares his story of building multiple podcasts over the past 9 years, how you can teach like a WWE Superstar, and why we need to be the conductors in o...

Physical education teacher, Michael Jennings chats with us about giving our students more movement tools in their movement toolbox, teaching the whole child, and the importance of truly loving what you do. Michael shares why he believes physical literacy is so important beyond just a grade, how he has worked to be more than "just a P.E. teacher," and why he is not the gym teacher you had in school...

Director of Innovation and Instruction, Author, and the host of the Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly Croy, chats with us about his 28 years in education, why he believes in inspiration, and how good days and bad days all come down to a cultural experience. Kelly discusses why we need to focus on creation over consumption, gives us a preview of his upcoming book, "Unthink Before Bed," and shares how e...

Math skills specialist, and c0-founder of the LED Project, Wilkie Law III, chats with us about his unique journey to becoming a teacher, the importance of understanding a person before we judge, and how his struggles in school taught him a valuable lesson. Wilkie shares a powerful story about one of his students, why he teaches relationships over content, and how we need to cherish the human side...

World Humanities teach, Writing Center Director, and English Department Chair, Jeffrey Austin, chats with us about getting students passionate about reading and writing, building the Skyline Writing Center, and why equity and inclusion are his biggest priority. Jeffrey shares why he had to completely ditch everything he was doing, how powerful really meaningful, personalized, timely feedback can b...

Middle school principal, Don Epps, chats with us about building a connection with your community, getting uncomfortable in order to grow, and why you need to find your "Frosty Moment." Don shares his journey into creating morning videos to spread positivity, why relationships are so important, and how you can be the best "you" you can be. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/donepps

14 year veteran teacher, and host of the EdPop Podcast, Seamus O'Hara, chats with us about his unique podcast format, why he believes we get stuck in being afraid to change, and the power of appreciation. Seamus talks about never being satisfied, not being afraid to fail, and how we can be better. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/seamusohara

18 year veteran teacher, and host of the Teachers On Fire Podcast, Tim Cavey, chats with us about his journey to podcasting, why you should have an "education only" Twitter account, and how his district has implemented gradeless assessments. Tim shares how a low moment in his life has lead to positives, why you might want to start podcasting, the power of perspective and empathy, and why he is foc...

Kindness cultivator and author, Tamara Letter, chats with us about her journey teaching in multiple states, circling back home, and becoming a published author. We chat about how she supports teachers, students, and admins, and what her greatest success has been. Tamara shares why who you surround yourself with is crucial, the importance of giving yourself some grace, and how we can create opportu...

Jason Reagin chats with us about taking risks, working with drones, and his experience traveling the world and teaching in the U.S., Bermuda, China, and South Korea.  Jason shares a story of a personal failure that lead to a professional lesson, why he is focused on educating the whole student, and the importance of understanding tolerance.  More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jasonreagi...

Chris Chappotin chats with us about growing as learners and servants so we can turn it toward our students. He breaks down his district's 3 components for creating engaging learning, and why he tries to be a person of high energy who tries to pour that energy into others. Chris talks about getting into a routine of kindness, dealing with a loss of confidence, and how to be the person you want your...

10 year veteran, and mom of 4, Annick Rauch answers the question, "How do you do it?" and shares how her passion drives her. Annick dives into how she embraces the spark of learning to ignite her fire of passion, tells the story of how she got to her dream job, and shares how she flipped a potentially devastating mistake into a teachable moment for her and her students. More at www.teachbetter.com...

Superintendent, author, and keynote speaker, Joe Sanfelippo, chats with us about being a part of an environment and a community that you can be proud of, serving that community, and the importance of listening. Joe shares the components of building an amazing school culture, how they have transformed their professional development, and the power of empowering your team to be better. More at www.te...

Instructional coach, and author of "Take The L.E.A.P.," Elisabeth Bostwick chats with us about fostering culture, encouraging students to take ownership over their learning, sparking curiosity, and inspiring creativity in our students. Elisabeth shares how being a mom drives her passion for education, why we need to re-imagine learning, and how she learns something new every time she walks into an...

In this episode, we chat with Alex Oris, Joe Nowak, and two awesome high school students at Cuyahoga Falls High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. We chat about the broadcasting program they have started at their school, how it's helping to shape their future, and why student voice, creativity, and freedom are so important in education right now. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/cuyahogafalls

Middle school principal (Rae's principal!), Chris McGraw, chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you're filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he's learned from along the way. Chris shares what's got him excited about education, and takes us on a laugh-filled look into the awesome culture he and his team have built at Evans Junior High....