Teach Better Talk

Elementary principal, and author of "One Drop Of Kindness," Jeffrey Kubiak, chats about supporting his teachers no matter what, always reflecting and adjusting to adapt to what the world is doing to our kids, and how one drop of kindness can change everything. Jeff gives some insight into his book, "One Drop Of Kindness," shocks us with his awesome swimming career, and shares why we need to "help...

Elementary teacher turned Student Learning Coach, Lauren Salsinger, chats with us about keeping students in the forefront of every decision we make, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the crucial promise she made to herself. Lauren shares the power of building relationships with not just our students, but our stakeholders as well, and reminds us that it's okay to say no sometimes. More at www....

Jeff and Rae recap the journey of Teach Better Talk so far. We share our favorite pieces of advice, the bloopers along the way, and of course...we make fun of each other and laugh a lot, too. We also recap our favorite parts of hosting teach better talk, and hook you up with an exclusive discount on the Teach Better Conference ! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/episode50

Elementary principal, Frank Bellomo, chats with us about being on a mission with his team to improve the lives of kids. Frank talks about the power of relationships, why you don't need to be the smartest person in the room, and the importance of not getting caught up in the negatives. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/frankbellomo

Educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and co-author of "Balance Like A Pirate," Sarah Johnson, shares her passion for amplifying women, the importance of taking care of yourself, and the power of listening, learning, and focusing on your personal routine. We discuss Sarah's leap of faith in launching the In AWE, LLC, her awesome running streak, and why our mindset matters. More at www.teachbetter.co...

Junior high principal, and AIMS Network President, Steve Diveley, talks with us about finding positive people to be your lifeline and asking for help when you need it.  Steve chats with us about his work with the AIMS Network, how we can question ourselves for the purpose of improvement, and the importance of being coachable. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stevediveley

Educator, author, and national speaker, Monica Burns, talks with us about focusing on thoughtful, strategic tech integration, and how sometimes a barrier just looks like a barrier. Monica chats with us about the importance of having a community and having conversations, and why you should eat lunch with everyone. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/monicaburns

Noah Geisel is a digital badges consultant, a national speaker, and the Education Director at StackUp.net. Noah shares his journey of being a learner, sharer, traveler, and giver of high-fives. Noah talks with us about staying humble, understanding that you sound a lot smarter when you ask questions, versus trying to show everyone how much you know, and challenging yourself to get weird and notice...

22 year veteran, and co-host of the ShareMOedu Podcast, Dr. Rena Hawkins, chats with us about the current opportunities for student leadership and student voice, and why we're not here to compete with each other. Rena talks about her "Girl Boss" mentality, how "no" doesn't always mean "no forever," and how we all need to create our own path to success. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/renahawki...

Alex Oris is a Technology Integration Specialist at Cuyahoga Falls City Schools in Ohio. He chats with us about using technology in schools, adjusting the way we think about our approach to PD and teaching, and how things changed when he decided to give up control and give students more ownership. Alex shares his experiences from 11 years in the classroom and 5 years supporting teachers. Alex talk...

25+ year veteran teacher, and author of "The Zen Teacher," Dan Tricarico, chats with us about working with teachers to reduce stress and increase their self care to avoid burn out. Dan talks about when he knew he had found something that teachers needed, shares a story of connecting content to a student's real life, and how he hijacked a negative word and made it awesome. More at www.teachbetter.c...

Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools, a national speaker, and a consultant with ASCD. Neil chats with us about why we need to remember that there is a human side to what we do. Neil shares the power of listening, and how being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable are key to being an effective leader. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/neilgupta

LED Project Podcast co-host, and co-founder of the Lighthouse Educator Development non-profit, Kyle Krueger, chats with us about helping teachers build better relationships, his journey to personal development, and his goal of ensuring every kid will have the kind of teacher they deserve, every period of every day. Kyle talks about being authentic and transparent with our students, because they do...

20+ year veteran teacher, and host of "The Success Chronicles" on YouTube, Chip Baker, chats with us about being a 4th generation educator, wanting to do his part in creating a positive ripple in the world, and how we can maximize our students' potential every day. Chip shares stories from his time playing DII college football, why he started "The Success Chronicles," and why he considers himself...

Professor Sam Fecich and an amazing group of pre-service teachers chat with us about why they got into teaching, what's got them excited about the field, and how they hope to impact lives. These future teachers share the best advice they've received, what they've learned from their mentors, and what they are focused on in their journey. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/samfecich

Middle school social studies teacher, Chuck Taft, chats with us about teaching America's story, making authentic connections, and how the world is handing us our curriculum. Chuck shares how social studies is the "O Blood Type" of education, why hew feels he's the lucky one, and why we need to stop looking for the grade, and look for the learning. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chucktaft

9th grade english teacher, and founder of YES RI, Erin Hall, chats with us about finding a way to connect the social and professional experiences for educators, keeping teachers supported and motivated, and reflecting on everything you do. Erin shares why communication is key, and explains how students liking you and students respecting you do not need to be exclusive. More at www.teachbetter.com/...

Best-selling author, high school history teacher, and soccer coach, Joel Hawbaker, talks about being deliberate about how we spend our time, why he's excited about teaching this generation of kids, and what good leadership really is. Joel shares the ways he pulls from his past experiences to bring new ideas into his classroom, how to relate what students are learning to what they're living, and wh...

4th grade math teacher, Susan Jachymiak, chats with us about her passion for growth mindset, reflecting to find what works best for her students, and the challenges she's overcome as a 1st year teacher. Susan talks about why it's important to be willing to try new things and adjust on the fly, and why being connected to other educators is so important. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/susanjach...

Author, speaker, and creator of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® initiative, LaVonna Roth, chats with us about how we can all shine through our mindset. LaVonna shares how we can recognize our own greatness and become the exceptional person you were meant to be, reminds us how we can embrace failure, and tells us why she is excited about the frustrations in education. More at www.teachbetter.com/p...

6th grade math and language arts teacher, Jessie Lynch, chats with us about allowing yourself permission to make mistakes, try something new, and taking the time to do what you need to do. Jessie shares why it's important to remember you don't need to be perfect, and why we're not just here to move through the material. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jessielynch

20 year veteran, Barb Baker, chats with us about giving ownership back to our students, why we must never stop learning, and why she feels truly blessed to do what she does every day. Barb shares how she has built a culture in her class that embraces failure and encourages trying new things, and why we must invest in our students first. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/barbbaker

Author, speaker, and "Truth Teller," Adam Welcome chats with us about living life to the complete fullest, why we need to give our schools back to our kids, and why you need to find your side hustle. Adam shares how teachers are more important than ever, but in different ways, and why you should strive to be a "Facilitator In Chief" of learning experiences. Adam encourages us to overcome failure:...

Brian Costello has been teaching for more than 13 years, with a variety of roles, including primary education, digital integration specialist, and others. He currently teachers robotics. Or, as he describes it, Brian "teaches middle school kids to cultivate my tiny robot army." Brian shares his journey to becoming an author, why having a strong network of mentors is so important, and what our job...

21 year veteran teacher, and author of "Make Learning Magical," Tisha Richmond, shares her journey from being a burnt out educator, to becoming an innovative leader and published author. Tisha chats with us about working with other teachers to create sparks of innovation, how her book came to be, what her dream title is, and why we need to just get out there and go for it! More at www.teachbetter....