Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Daniel Bauer is the Founder of Better Leaders Better Schools a website and podcast designed to support leaders in education.  Daniel helps school leaders Create a Winning Culture, Focus on the Essential, and Lead with Courage and Integrity.  He has worked in both middle school and high school as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator in small and large urban environments.  Currently he works in Chicago, the 3rd largest school district in the nation at the #16 school in the state of Illinois.  Daniel is passionate about helping educators meet their leadership potential.  You can check out his work at betterleadersbetterschools.com Quotables * You have to figure out how to build great relationships so that you can collaborate around such important work and do whats right for kids. * How can I show compassion in my job? * Hire people aligned to your organization's values. * Take care of yourself. Go have some fun! If you are not taking care of yourself first then you have nothing to give others. * You don't have to grade everything! Daniel's Stamp of Approval * Avid: http://www.avid.org/ * Global Leadership Summit: http://www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership/ * Power Teaching: http://www.sfapowerteaching.org/ Connect with Daniel * Twitter: at [space] betterschools * Instagram: @betterschools * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterleadersbetterschools * Pinterest: @betterschools A Gift from Daniel For the Elite Educators Audience Text "ALWAYSALESSON" to 33444 for 15 questions to unlock your leadership potential Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcasts Click ‘Send’

15: Bonus Edition- Interview with Daniel Bauer

Listen to my very first non-scripted episode where I just speak from the heart on a matter that drives my behavior and outlook on life. I introduced the ‘Dream Big’ mantra to my kiddos after being inspired by the song created by Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand. (See the video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwEuNapzt0 ). I share how I have used this message to help my kids achieve more than they could have ever conceived, as well as how my sister-in-law models this motto on a daily basis. You’ll even hear about the ‘Red Plate’ phenomenon in my household. If you have desires in your heart that you have not unlocked or need the motivation to make them a reality, then tune in to this episode! Quotables * My job is to make [students] whole. * I notice you. You are full of so much talent and I love that you are in my life. * I’m not just a teacher. I’m a life-changer. * What is your name? What is your current struggle? I’m here to help you. * How can you reach a goal, if you don’t know what the goal is? * You have to think bigger than what currently is happening. * You can be more than you imagined. Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

14: My Life’s Motto: Dream Big

When we feel at our worst we begin our thoughts with the word “if.” But when we start empowering ourselves to make things happen for the better, our “if’s” turn to “when’s.” But your work can’t stop there. In order to reach a better place mentally and physically in your moment of distress or transition, start thinking “how” you can make these changes happen NOW. Listen to my story and hear how I followed the simple formula of “if” vs “when” + how = now! Quotables * I was trapping myself by only thinking in the forms of dreams instead of developing actionable steps to turn these dreams into a reality. * Sometimes when you are at the end of your rope, you need to tie a knot instead of letting go. * I was happier because I did something about my pain. Being proactive and changing your doomsday to dream day is pretty invigorating! * Your distress or transition is not a forever fog over your life. It is temporary. Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/   Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

13: “If” versus “When” + How = Now

Students are more than a test score. They have talents within that we as teachers need to cultivate so that students can develop as a whole individual and not just as a student. Hear how I used students’ talents to benefit themselves and the classroom learning process at the same time! Quotables * My good intentions were boxing in my students to a mold they weren’t designed to be in. * My strength was also my weakness. * I have empowered my students to take more ownership in my class by tolerating a variety of personality traits knowing these talents are beneficial to my students and their growth. * We need to serve the WHOLE child and not hone in on one area that we miss opportunities for the other areas to grow. Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

12: More Than a Test Score

Teachers can only get better when we allow them to by providing clear, actionable feedback on their teaching practices. Find out how instructional leaders can develop a culture of feedback at their schools as well as gain coaching ideas to turn great teachers into SUPER teachers! Quotables * Our kids grow like weeds when we take the time to give them feedback * I want to empower you teacher leaders to see the opportunity to step up and close the loop on feedback so not only teachers in your building get stronger, but students start exceling and your school overall achieves greatness. * Teachers are capable. They have fantastic ideas and are full of passion. * We want teachers to stop reaching out to unreliable sources to gain ideas Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen: * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

11: Drop Feedback Bombs

Dave is a Reach Teacher (Public Impact Success By Design). Dave graduated from University of Delaware in 2006 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education (PreK-8). Since then he has taught in high-poverty areas of Richmond and Charlotte. His biggest successes in education so far are starting a grassroots campaign called 40 Book Project, piloting 1 of only 50 global Imagination Chapters, and working with TEACH Charlotte as a Seminar Instructor. He's currently building a Wonder Lab at Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and conducting research with Charlotte Teachers Institute on Exercise and the Brain. Connect with Dave through social media! * @MrHartzell1 * @40BookProject * @SGEWonderLab * www.Facebook.com/the40bookproject Quotables * Standards are seen as the ceiling, [where] in the Wonder Lab standards are seen as the floor. * Less input from me and more output from [students]. * Change the question. Dave's Stamp of Approval * Caine's Arcade * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U * Lynda Berry's 4 Minute Journal * http://thenearsightedmonkey.tumblr.com/post/17159582607/why-is-it-so-hard-to-keep-up-a-diary-it-isnt * Tony Wagner's Essential Skills * http://www.tonywagner.com/7-survival-skills * Ricky Singh at Charlotte Lab School * http://www.charlottelabschool.org/#/reimagining-school * Skype in the Classroom * https://education.skype.com/ Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

10: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dave Hartzell

Teaching has more to do with the students than it does the teacher. However, we often put so much emphasis on our own performance and our own to do list, we forget to affect kids and create opportunities for their growth. Tune in to hear how you can flip the script and empower students every day in your classroom! Quotables *  Everything you do as an educator is for the students * I spent so much time prepping for a lesson in terms of what I was going to say instead of figuring out what I wanted students to say. * It was awesome to see them grow up in a matter of seconds just because I gave them the opportunity to. * Its about being intentional about how you structure your class to ensure students are learning and growing as people Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/ Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’  

9: It’s Not About You

It is human nature to have the best of intentions. Often times, our greatest ideas remain as an intention and never get executed. Teachers, don’t miss out on opportunities to be your best for your students. Tune in today to find out just how to follow through on your intentions so that you can be GREAT! Quotables * Education is about relationships. * Your goal is not to get through content; your goal is to teach students to understand. * Great teachers continue to grow. * Avoid the swing and a miss. Execute those intentions. Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/   Connect with Gretchen * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Leave a Rating and Review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2&ls=1 Why? This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How? Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’