170. Save the Day: Featuring Maurice F Martin

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Have you ever asked yourself, have I unlocked the potential that lies within myself?  This week’s guest, Maurice F Martin, shares how he overcame the hurdles that had been holding him back from healing, succeeding, and thriving in daily life. In this episode, we also discuss: Reflection and Learning Practices Self Help Strategies And his…

169. Growing Through the Grind: Featuring Dr. Joseph Jones and Dr. T.J. Vari

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Low teacher retention rates in schools negatively impact student achievement for all the students in a school, not just those in a new teacher’s classroom. This week’s guest, Dr. Joseph Jones and Dr. T.J. Vari, give precise strategies for motivating, inspiring, and energizing a staff.  In this episode, we also discuss: Leadership Qualities Needed in…

168. Breaking the Labels of Education: Featuring Trevor Timmerberg

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This week’s guest, Trevor Timmerberg, shares how his experience in the military shaped his self discipline and changed his perspective on leadership. As a student who had labels placed on him, Trevor is determined to teach his students that mistakes don’t define who you are as a person.  In this episode, we also discuss: Cafeteria…

167. Evolving Education: Featuring Dr. Katie Martin

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It’s time to leave behind practices that don’t best serve all learners and educators, and to prioritize what matters most: relationships, connection, purpose, flexibility, agency, and authentic learning. Education must evolve. Looking to learners will help us see what’s working, what’s challenging, and, ultimately, what’s possible. To ensure that all of those learners thrive, we’ll…

166. Back to Normal or Back to Better: Featuring Tom Burton

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After two years of new educational practices, are we trying to get back to normal or a way to get better? This week’s guest, Tom Burton, shares how going back to the way things were is not the best mindset. In his district, during the pandemic, they uncovered many inequitable practices that needed to be…