Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

In this episode of "Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works," host Gene Tavernetti sits down with veteran educator James Hardin. With over 20 years of experience as a principal, James shares actionable insights and personal anecdotes from his career. Topics include effective administration across various school settings, the importance of focused instruction, fostering teacher growth through coachi...

In this episode,  Gene Tavernetti interviews Adam Moler, an innovative middle school social studies teacher recognized for his exceptional instructional practices. They discuss the real and practical uses of AI in education, as well as the benefits of EduProtocols in the classroom. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:19 Introduction by Adam Moler 01:23 AI in Teaching 02:05 Using AI for...

This episode features an interview from the show Transformative Principal with Jethro Jones.  Everyone should have a coach There are people who are viewed as the real pros The difference between having a coach and “just getting better” The biggest mistake coaches make. How to mix the coach’s agenda with what the teacher is doing Personal relationship vs. professional relationship Focus is powerful...

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti interviews Bill Davidson, an experienced educator and elementary math trainer. Click here to find more information about Bill and what he does.  They dive into Bill's new book, 'Infusing Dynamism into Daily Problem Solving,' discussing effective strategies for teaching word problems, the importance of visual representations in math, and combating complex issue...

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti welcomes Dr. Zach Groshell, a distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. They discuss Zach's career journey, the evolution of his podcast 'Progressively Incorrect,' and his perspective on effective teaching and coaching practices based on research. Zach also shares his experiences teaching internationally and the transition to educat...

 If you wanna hear about the latest edu fads and conversations filled with cliches and buzzwords, find another podcast. Welcome to Better Teaching: Only Stuff that works.  This is a show for teachers instructional coaches, mentors, administrators, and anyone else whose job it is to support teachers.  My name is Gene Tavernetti for more than 20 years, I've worked as an instructional coach who has w...