Teaching Champions

The school year always brings a wide variety of different challenges. In order to navigate these challenges successfully we need to give ourselves different reminders. This episode dives into ten reminders that we can use to navigate the school year. 

This mini episode dives into a few moments that happened recently at school that made me pause and think. If you have ever found yourself focused on tomorrow or stuck on yesterday then take a few minutes to listen to the power of appreciating the moment.

In this episode I am joined by Dan Wolfe. He has worked in the field of education for almost 25 years holding various positions from teacher, to instructional coach, curriculum specialist, and administrator. Dan is also a blogger, podcaster, and a newly published author. In this episode we take a deep dive into SEL and ways that we can keep a healthy and positive mindset.  To connect with Dan. Twi...

This episode dives into one of the teachings from Marshall Goldsmith. If you don't know who Marshall Goldsmith is he is a New York Times best selling author and one of the premier executive coaches in the world. This episode talks about the one thing that Marshall Goldsmith said we all need to become world class at. 

Today's episode is with Jillian DuBois. Jillian is a repurposed elementary educator from Clearwater, FL, and currently serves as a Professional Learning Guide for Forward Edge/Edge•U in Ohio. Her passion is to infuse joy to those in educational leadership by focusing efforts on listening, serving, and growing. She uses her voice to foster hope by celebrating equity and empathy.  She is a chil...

As the end of the school year is rapidly approaching it is important that we remind ourselves of what the most important thing is that our students should leave our classroom knowing. This mini episode dives into this topic.

This week I talk to Jessica Saum. She is a native of Columbia, South Carolina but calls Sherwood, Arkansas home. Currently, she is a self-contained special education teacher at Stagecoach Elementary School in Cabot, Arkansas teaching students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Jessica has been an ASTA and AAEF Advocacy Fellow since 2021 and is the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.  Jessica is...

Every single day we get to make a choice as the day comes to an end. We can choose to focus on all the things that went wrong with our day and things that were less than perfect. Or we can choose to remind ourselves of the good moments that are sprinkled throughout the day. This episode dives into the importance of remembering the good moments that are in our day.

This episode is based off of reflections and things that I read or listened to this week. In this episode the conversation revolves around the power of the words we speak, finding a crew that makes you laugh, making learning visible for our students, students of the minute, and so much more. 

This week's mini episode dives into the power of believing in yourself and how we can effect the beliefs that students have about themselves. 

This episode dives into ways that we can build resilience as educators through celebration and appreciation. It also discusses how keeping perspective in the classroom can help us be resilient. 

In this mini episode we talk about how we see those around us. Do we take time to get to know our colleagues? Do we take time to get to know our students? In this episode we discuss the importance of this and the difference that it can make. 

In this interview Melisa Hayes drops a ton wisdom and ideas that we can use to make our classrooms fun and engaging. Just listening to Melisa speak you can hear the joy, passion, and energy that she brings to the classroom. To connect with Melisa reach out on Twitter at: @MrsHayesfam A little more information on this amazing guest. Melisa Hayes is currently a 2nd grade teacher. She has  a bachelor...

This mini episode discusses a question that every educator should ask and answer. 

This episode dives into some topics based off of what I have seen, heard, and read lately. The episodes talks about the importance of how we say good bye to our students at the end of the day, the importance of school culture and different components that we should be paying attention to, and the importance of making apologies. 

This mini episode is a reminder to take our days in one moment at a time. 

This week's podcast explores focusing on the great things that others do around us. It's a little reminder to see others for the great things that they do. The podcast also discusses taking a "Balcony Perspective" and looking at your classroom from afar. Looking at the things that matter most to you and analyzing what's working and what's not. The final part of this e...

You are strong, but sometimes you don't always see it. This episode dives into seeing your strength and reminding yourself of how strong you truly are. 

This week Dr. Darrin Peppard is on the podcast. We talk the power of reflection, controlling the things that are within our control, how to maintain a positive mindset during these times, and much more! Darrin Peppard is an author, publisher, speaker, and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership and education. Darrin is an expert in school culture and climate, as well as coaching and...

Coach Mike Krzyzewski coached his final game at the Final 4 losing to his biggest rival the University of North Carolina. After the game Coach K talked to the media and gave everyone listening  one last lesson. One piece of perspective that all of us should take into consideration. This episode dives into his final lesson as a head coach.

This episode dives into a few thoughts about the power of connections and how the people that we surround ourselves with matter! The episode also explores how we can navigate change and focus on controlling the things that we can control. If you are looking to increase the impact of your leadership team check out Dr. Darrin Peppard and his program High Performance Leadership Team. https://roadtoaw...

There are difference makers in our schools. They are found in every role within the school. Each individual makes a difference. This mini episode explores the difference that one individual in a school can make. 

The thoughts that we play in our head have a tremendous effect on us. They can make us stronger or weaker. Our thoughts can fuel positivity or make us more negative. In the book Soundtracks written by Jon Acuff the author talks about how we can control these thoughts and help make thoughts more empowering. One of his strategies is to borrow thoughts from those around us. In this episode I talk abo...

This episode was inspired by a friend who chose to let a new student start with a clean slate and allowed the young champion to thrive. 

This episode dives into just a few lessons from a master educator. We can learn from everyone around us and this episode is dedicated to a teacher who doesn't teach in the traditional classroom.  The master educator that is talked about in this episode is Coach Mike Krzyzewski. He is one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time! This episode dives into lessons that he learns that we can...