Time for Teachership

Today, I have Dr. Francois Naude on the show. Dr. Naude has trained more than 1500 teachers and is now dedicated to assisting teachers and school leaders to discover their superpowers. He works with teachers and school leaders by enveloping them in a community of practice. He shares his learnings from science, psychology and school leadership so you can solve the challenges that you face in the cl...

This week, our guest is Mitch Weathers who had a ton of great points to share.⁠ ⁠ In this conversation, Mitch introduces us to the "organized binder" which is an evidence based MTSS Tier one universal solution that creates a structured and dependable environment with clear expectations and routines. The routines are great for simplifying, like how you start, how you transition, how are you organiz...

In this latest episode, I'm chatting with Dana Goodier who  has served as a World Languages and English teacher and middle school administrator with over 21 years of experience . She completed her EdD in Educational Leadership in early 2020. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she is dedicated to providing schools with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task....

Embrace passion and fearlessness because that's what fuels you to be the best leader you can be!⁠ ⁠ In Episode 66, Mark Taylor explains why it's important to pay attention to what students want and provide a path for them to succeed. He mentions how he likes to use the FIRE acronym where F stands for Failure (to understand what failure really means), I for Inspiration, R for Resilience, and E for...

Your time is precious. Often time, our time gets eaten up by work which leaves us drained. Today's guest Lori Doll shares the lessons she's learned from overworking and "doing it all". Tune in to get some incredible takeaways on living to the fullest and time management. Liked this series? Rate, review, and share! Lori can be found on:  Twitter: @mrsldoll Email: mrsldoll@gmail.com Get Your Episode...

In this episode, you'll receive five more strategies for creating efficient lesson plans that save you time and engage more students. Liked this series? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on:  LinkedIn: @ lindsaybethlyons   Instagram: @ lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group:  Time for Teachership   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybeth...

You're listening to Part 5 of the Planning Series. In this episode, I share why wellness belongs in your teacher life. There are multiple types of wellness and it only takes a little effort to go a long way.  Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay can be found on:  LinkedIn: @ lindsaybethlyons   Instagram: @ lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group:  Time for Teachership Get Yo...

Welcome back to the Planning Series! Today, you will learn to figure out what's holding you back when it comes to laying out your aspirations. If you haven't taken time to do more PD because you're worried about spending any time away from grading and your students, you are not doing yourself or your students a favor. Research shows the amazing benefits your students can have by incorporating more...

Welcome to part 2 of the Planning Series!  Today I am sharing all the tips with you on how to set and accomplish your goals using some tried and true strategies. If you've set action steps before and haven't been able to keep up with it, don't despair because it is possible to get things done without feeling overwhelmed. There is a way to make sure your are not constantly putting off your tasks. T...

Who said planning and grading has to take up all of your time? In today's solo episode, Lindsay brings a highly effective strategy to the table as a way to replace the previous time-consuming methods that weren't getting her the results she wanted. If you're an instructor who would love to have time for fun professional development, increase your student's levels of achievement, and streamline you...

Today, I wanted to talk about some exciting news in my life as well as some facts on parents and what they deal with as they pursue education. Lastly, you will get information on what the next few months will look like.  If you want to hear more, it's time to pull up episode 65 and dive in! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https:...

In Podcast Episode 64 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Richard Shell, a global thought leader at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book "The Conscience Code: Lead With Your Values, Advance Your Career". He is a skilled communicator across many diverse audiences. His students have included everyone from silicon valley entrepreneurs and...

Do you have a moral compass that guides you? Browyn Harcourt, the principal of Croydon Community School, believes it's important to be driven by your values. On this episode, we reflect on why doing what feels "right" can also feel hard but also why it's worth it. It can be isolating to follow your morals if you're the only one. But if no one steps up, who will? How long can we wait for someone el...

Introducing today's guest Julie Kratz! Julie is a Certified Master Coach, a certified unconscious bias trainer, a highly-acclaimed TEDx speaker and an inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. Have you frequently wondered why bias is a prevalent issue in our world? One thing is for sure, it starts at a young age. Our students are the most vulnerable to b...

In today's episode, we're diving into the topic "Lamaze for Childrearing" with Nathaniel Turner. ⁠ ⁠ If you're wondering, how could that term be connected to us/our learners, make sure you tune in to the whole conversation because Nathaniel will teach you something new. ⁠ ⁠ School as a place of mastery vs test scores, changing the "rules" in a major way, and the responsibilities of parents in thei...

In Podcast Episode 60 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Joyce Akridge who has dedicated 44 years of her life to Indianapolis Public Schools. She has served in various positions from principal mentor to lead principal where she has demonstrated personal and professional excellence in leadership for the success of all students. She now runs her own coaching company with her daug...

Get ready for some fun conversations today on the Time for Teachership podcast! We have Guille, Eden, and Nico from the LearnLife Nature Hub for Primary Years sharing what they believe is essential for a rewarding and effective education. ⁠ ⁠ Guille claims that one of the ways school leaders can facilitate positive learning is to have strong awareness of self and relationships between themselves a...

In our first podcast of the new year, we have Dr. Jenny Finn on the show! Join us as we talk about vitality-centered education, the principles that form it, and what kind of mindset shifts are needed to put those into practice. The first principle is take care of vulnerability. The second principle is to cultivate personhood. Keep listening to get the rest, and check out the blog post—now featurin...

In today's podcast, I am discussing an adaptive leadership approach to data analysis. Adaptive leadership is best suited for long-standing adaptive challenges, not necessarily technical challenges. I go into the four ways that adaptive challenges are showing up and I also discuss questions to ask shareholder groups to identify hidden alliances that may not be evident at first glance.  I hope you e...

This week on the podcast, I am discussing creating structures around shared governance, the 6 principles to develop and sustain shared leadership, and what shared leadership looks like in practice.⁠ ⁠ These 6 principles are necessary to create trust in your community (leaders, teachers, students, families) to build and sustain a shared leadership.⁠ Ready to learn more? Let's dive in! Liked this ep...

Today, I'm diving into Episode 2 of my Leading for Justice Mini Series. I am exploring how students experience school and how we can measure those experiences. I talk about creation, evaluation, perception and implementation of student surveys. Break down a few key concepts of creating a survey and - so important - tell you what to avoid so you don't DESTROY the trust you have built with your stud...

In Podcast Episode 54 of the Time for Teachership podcast, I'm diving into Episode 1 of my Leading for Justice Mini Series. I'm exploring the research of why shared leadership should be an area of focus and how to set up structures in shared leadership in our educational context. ⁠ ⁠ I cover the benefits of shared leadership from educational equity in our schools, to nurturing the relationship of...

In Podcast Episode 53 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Stephanie Ryan. She has a Ph. D. in Learning Sciences, M.S. and B.S. in Chemistry, Owner of Ryan Education Consulting LLC, Instagrammer, and mom to 3.5 year old Charlie.⁠ ⁠ We talk about the important role that science plays in our daily lives as well as some ways teachers can help students connect with the natural wo...

In Episode 52 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with two former students, Eliel & Rachel. Their big dream is to create a space in the education system where they can learn not only the base curriculum, but skills that they can carry and use in their future. It's important to make students partners with educators so they can brainstorm solutions together. ⁠ ⁠ The most important need...

In Podcast Episode 51 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Dr. Megan Sweet, a single mom who has been in education for more than 25 years as a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She co-hosts The Mindful Schools Podcast and The Awakening Educator Podcast, and recently authored "An Educator's Guide For Using Your 3 Eyes". ⁠ She shares her thoughts on who's m...