The Inspirational Educators Podcast

Want to take your lessons from meh to memorable ? In this episode, I'm sharing 10 powerful and practical activities that will instantly boost engagement in any classroom—no matter what subject or grade level you teach. These strategies are easy to plan, adaptable to any topic , and guaranteed to spark curiosity, creativity, and participation from your students. Whether you're teaching tomo...

These 4 things I wish I knew as a new teacher could be a GAME changer for your class! I address students well-being, classwork and creativity in this video. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikhail.com to book today! Follow for daily tips and strategies:Instagram: nancymikhaileduFacebook: nancymikhaileduTikTok: ⁠na...

Why is it so important to take time to create meaningful relationships with your students? For one thing, it tremendously helps behavior in the classroom! In this episode, we dive into the research and some quick and practical ways to improve relationships with your students. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikhai...

Join me as I chat with Lisa Collum, founder of Top Score Writing, a nationwide highly effective writing program. Lisa has one of the most interesting educational journey's. From beginning at a Title I school and helping students succeed in 100% writing achievement, to getting investigated by the education board and now running her own school, Lisa is unstoppable and incredibly influential. You won...

To help students reach their maximum capabilities, we must help them learn to think on their own. In this episode, you'll find out some simple, yet effective ways to foster students independence. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikhail.com to book today! Follow for daily tips and strategies: Instagram: nancymi...

Are you wanting to find ways to increase your students' curiosity, questioning, thinking and collaboration skills? The Inquiry Mindset Method may be just the method for you. No matter what grade level or subject(s) you teach, Inquiry Mindset can mold into your teaching and students' learning. Trevor Mackenzie, a high school teacher, researcher, author, speaker, consultant and master of Inq...

Have you ever tried working on something and you just stop? You don't know what it is, but you feel this sudden overwhelm and don't really know how to continue. This is totally normal and I talk about why this happens and 6 ways to push through to get to the next level. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email nancy@nancymikh...

This interview was so popular, that I had to bring it back! Thinking Classrooms is a dynamic model in which students are collaboratively working together to learn and solve problems. Students are standing around the classroom, working on whiteboards in groups of 3 and problem-solving. Thinking Classrooms was designed to get students to think and as we know students need to think in order to truly...

When students aren't on task and misbehaving we automatically think: they just don't care. But there is so much more to it than that. Today, Nancy discusses 3 questions to think about when planning and executing your lessons to make a HUGE difference in student learning and connection. Book Your Next PD! Check out  ⁠⁠www.nancymikhail.com/educationalspeaker⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newslette...

Today I chat with Heidi Jane, founder of Droppin' Knowledge with Heidi, about vital foundational reading skills that all teachers need to know. The best part is that all of Heidi's methods and resources are backed by evidence and research. Whether you're a primary teacher or teach older students, all teachers should know these important skills. Heidi is a former public-school teacher t...

There’s no doubt there's a big morale problem in the teacher world. From student behavior to admin problems, teachers are having a hard time being positive. Now whether this is you lately or you feel content, this episode is for you. Today, Nancy talks about 6 actionable ways to boost your morale in and out of the classroom. Looking to book your next PD? Check out  ⁠www.nancymikhail.com/educat...

Teaching is a big job! You're faced with so much responsibility, ideas and pressure. In today's episode, Nancy goes over what you can do to simplify your day-to-day and truly enjoy teaching in a simple way. You got this! Register for the online, live event THIS Saturday: Implementing Project-based learning In Your Classroom at  https://www.nancymikhail.com/event-details/pblworkshop Looking...

Listen for engaging ways to increase your students' attention span, PLUS the deeper reason your students aren't paying attention. Download the Engagement Freebie at www.nancymikhail.com/engage Register for the online, live event: Implementing Project-based learning In Your Classroom at https://www.nancymikhail.com/event-details/pblworkshop See you there!

In this chat with David Johnson, on his live show, we chatted all things project-based learning. We talked about how to implement project-based learning step-by-step, benefits and how this would look in your classroom. Looking to book your next PD? Check out www.nancymikhail.com/educationalspeaker Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me...

Welcome to The Inspirational Educators Podcast! Thank you so much for joining me. In this podcast we talk about: practical teaching methods tons of ideas and freebies interview influential educators we can learn from step-by-step instruction on implementing new methods community of like-minded educators Looking to book your next PD? Well, look no more! Check out www.nancymikhail.com/educationalspe...

Do you have a curriculum you have to adhere to and have a hard time resonating with? Maybe the curriculum is good, but you want to find a way to make sure ALL of your students are getting the most out of what you're teaching, not just some. In today's episode I talk about 4 ways you can elevate the curriculum you already have in place. Looking to book your next PD? Well, look no more! Chec...

Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me: Instagram: nancymikhailedu Facebook: nancymikhailedu TikTok: nancymikhailedu nancy@nancymikhail.com Are you ready to up-level learning and engagement in your classroom? STEAM is an excellent way to increase student participation and excitement in learning so they can maximize their retention and...

In every classroom, there are certain students that are "hard to reach." You've tried so many strategies, but it's challenging to really connect with them and find out how to best teach them. In today's episode, we discuss 5 different learner types and how to really be able to connect with them and activities you can try. How do you reach these learners? Sign up for my weekly...

There are 3 main components we can focus on as educators to help our students truly succeed. Through my 5 step framework, you'll gain the tools to know exactly what students need to ultimately succeed. Today's episode is a webinar I recently gave on really helping students think, create and be truly engaged in learning. Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.n...

There is one essential component when it comes to teaching history and science. Knowing this component, along with the practices outlined in today's episode is a surefire way to ignite interest and curiosity in history and science with your students in any grade! Listen to part 1 of simple swaps for writing: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xaX6zHdVbHb Listen to part 2 of simple swaps for...

Often times, we might do certain practices in our class because that's the way it's always been done...but do those practices really work? In today's episode, I go over some simple swaps you can do in reading, vocab and spelling. What are some of your favorite practices in these areas? Listen to part 1 of simple swaps for writing: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xaX6zHdVbHb Sign u...

Writing can be daunting to students at times. Thinking of what to write, knowing how to break down ideas, connect with and love writing can be so challenging for students. In this episode, I talk about a couple of simple practices you can implement to help your students truly grow their love for writing and connect with you at the same time. I'd love to know what your favorite writing practice...

Design Thinking is an innovative way to encourage students to think in a systematic way and increase critical life and thinking skills that students really should practice. But design thinking is more than that... Dr. John Spencer, author and keynote speaker, explains how design thinking really encourages SEL, how to implement design thinking and the plethora of benefits design thinking offers. Fo...

Planning the best lessons doesn't have to be hard or overwhelming. In today's episode, I outline a simple framework to ensure you get the most out of your planning time! Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me: Instagram: nancymikhailedu Facebook: nancymikhailedu TikTok: nancymikhailedu nancy@nancymikhail.com

Have any of your students ever asked, "Why do we need to learn this math?" I'm guessing you've heard that at some point. Today I chat with Fareed Elmasry, math teacher and current recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and he talks about how to effectively incorporate math into the real world and does a great job of explaining how to do this. In addition, we discuss the impo...