Teach Better Talk

Speaker, author, Google Certified Innovator, and EduMatch founder, Sarah Thomas, talks with us about how we can be authentic with our students and why it is so important. Sarah shares how she loves creating spaces where conversations and growth can occur, why it's awesome we're all realizing WE are the experts, and why you need to take the power you have to make a difference, scale it, and share i...

Teach Better Team co-founder, and creator of The Grid Method, Chad Ostrowski, chats with us about the relentless pursuit of Better. Chad tells us the story of the worst year of his life and how it changed everything, explains why we thinks we have the best opportunity to create true change in education, and how you can be the best version of yourself. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/chadostrow...

24 year veteran teacher, speaker, and author of "Shift This," Joy Kirr, chats with us about why she loves her job. Joy digs into what Genius Hour has done for her students, the importance of involving parents in your classroom, and why you need to first find out who you're speaking to. Joy discusses the power of making connections with students and tying them into your curriculum, and shares why y...

Author, TedX speaker, and middle school science teacher, Monica Genta, chats with us about helping students and teachers transform education from average to awesome. Monica shares how she feels when people tell her a goal is a bad idea, why she loves that education is harder than ever right now, and why education deserves to be celebrated. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/monicagenta

#FutureReadyCoach, Champion For Change, and Coordinator of Educational Technology and Innovative Instruction, Brianna Hodges, chats with us about finding ways to tap into that excitement, energy, and engagement that keep curiosity moving forward, for both students and teachers. The "2018 Administrator to Watch" talks about the power of connection and shared learning, why she believes we're moving...

21 year veteran teacher, Kristen Nan, chats with us about taking risks, being willing to fail, and igniting the fire inside our students. Kristen discusses "Mystery Skypes," and breaks down her L.E.G.I.T. Learning and T.R.U.E. G.R.I.T. We chat about how to be Better than we were yesterday, and why you should empower yourself, humble yourself, and know that learning never ends. More at www.teachbet...

Middle school history teacher and Edusations creator, Phil Strunk, talks with us about making sure tomorrow is a little brighter for our students. Phil shares his excitement for the transformation education is going through, why clear expectations are so important in your classroom, and how he tries to bring hope and inspiration to his students. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/philstrunk

Author, speaker, teacher, COACH, and Director of Media and Communication for Dave Burgess Consulting, Tara Martin, chats with us about what it means to be R.E.A.L. and teach from the heart, why it's okay to expose vulnerabilities, and what we need to do to be "future ready." Tara encourages us to always be ourselves, and talks about the one thing technology can never replace. More at www.teachbett...

Author, speaker, and 26 year veteran teacher, Jimmy Casas, shares what being a champion for our students really means, and why we must first "collect the dots" in order to build a strong community. Jimmy tells us the story that "changed everything," talks about his biggest fear, and shares the 4 most powerful words of leadership. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jimmycasas

Motivational speaker, educational publisher, and best-selling author of "Teach Like A Pirate," Dave Burgess chats with us about finding our own story, and why he won't do a "part 2" of his book. Dave encourages us all to focus on getting better, not being perfect, and reminds us that it's not always about the scoreboard; it's about knowing you did everything you could to become the best you are ca...

Lead Learner, Chief Energy Officer, and Chief Story Teller, Bethany Hill chats with us about building a culture of family, honoring diversity, and why we can't let fear stop us from giving our kids what they need. Bethany shares the importance of letting kids know that adults are learners as well, and let's us into her world as the protector of a positive culture. More at www.teachbetter.com/podca...

Middle school language arts teach, and founder of Teachonomy, Chuck poole, shares stories from his 19 years of experience. Chuck talks about how a failure as a coach lead him to make invaluable changes in his classroom, instilling a mindset of family and allowing his students to take ownership of their learning. Most importantly, Chuck reminds us all that we are enough; no one brings exactly what...

Music therapist and owner of Developing Melodies, Meryl Brown, gives us a lesson on how music can truly change lives, helping us learn how to speak, how to walk, and maintain emotional function. Meryl educates us on an incredible tool that is underused in schools, with the hope that more educators will see its power and utilize music therapy when it fits into a child's learning journey. More at ww...

High school math teacher, and Teach Better Team's Director of Curriculum Design, Tiffany Ott, shares how her shift to working with teachers has changed how she introduces herself, why she's excited about where education is heading, and how you can affect change regardless of how new you are to teaching. Tiffany encourages us all to stand up and fight for what we believe is right for our students,...

K-8 Math Instructional Coach, and co-host of the Instant Relevance Podcast, Raymond Steinmetz shares his journey to blended learning, the failures he's overcome along the way, and why he's proud to say, "I'm a teacher." Raymond reminds us to always remember the reason we're here; for the students, and explains why he sees every school year as an opportunity to be a Better educator. More at www.tea...

EduGladiator, Marlena Gross-Taylor, looks to inspire all of us in "the arena" of education. She helps us to see the beauty in "letting plates fall" and being perfectly imperfect. No matter what leadership title she may have or have had, Marlena is a teacher first, and she shares some incredibly powerful advice for not just new teachers, but all of us. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/marlenagro...

Principal, author, Ron Clark Academy Alum, and "chameleon," Adam Dovico, talks to us about thinking on your feet, doing whatever is needed, and why he's excited for the movement toward student-centered learning. Adam discusses why you need to come to peace with not getting everything done by the time you leave each day, how his district is rolling out their own Amazing Shake Challenge, and encoura...

Roman Nowak is a High School Teacher, a Student Success Leader, and an Agent of Transformation. He shares with us why he wears all 3 title proudly. Roman talks with us about how his failures have led him to where he is today. He also explains why you need to live your emotions, go through it, give yourself new objectives, and keep going. Roman urges us to go against the grain and don't be afraid t...

In this episode, "Tall Tal" Tal Thompson takes us into his classroom, the "Innovation HUB" and shares why he doesn't really like the phrase "teacher." Tal discusses his passion for PBL, and why creating authentic experiences is where our focus needs to be. As a Facilitator Of Learning Experiences, Tal talks about being a risk-taker, teaching his students to embrace failure, and the power of the ma...

In this episode, elementary principal, author, and international speaker, Todd Nesloney, talks about the power of amplifying the voices of others, eliminating excuses for kids, and not letting failures destroy you. Todd shares why we need to put our focus back on the kids, bring our best attitudes to work, and continue to show up for our students. Todd gets vulnerable as he shares his journey, and...

In this episode, Kim Snodgrass shares her unique journey to being a teacher, why you need to be on Twitter, and how she makes learning sparkle with her love of EduGIFs. Kim touches on why she always looks forward to building relationships, and points us toward a ton of amazing educators we should be following. For more, visit www.teachbetter.com/podcast/kimsnodgrass

In this episode, middle school principal, and Vice President of the AIMS Network, Bryan Zwemke, talks with us about the power of teachers collaborating, and how working with his teams have lead to success for him. Bryan touches on what the core of any success it, what AIMS is all about, and finding your balance. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/bryanzwemke

Elementary principal, and author, Allyson Apsey, shares her story, gives us a look into her book, and let's us know how we can find the beautiful lessons that are embedded in our experiences. Allyson also gives us a sneak peek into one of her upcoming projects. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/allysonapsey

In this episode, best-selling author, speaker, and education consultant, Thomas C. Murray shares how we need to transform education, what drives him every day, and an important reminder of what our #1 job is. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/thomascmurray

In this episode, we have a blast with middle school science teacher, Josie Bensko, who describes herself as a "grown-up middle schooler." Josie shares a big failure from her first year of teaching, what she considers a "success," and some really awesome advice. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/josiebensko