Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Educators can get really down on themselves throughout their career. There are so many factors that make up their feeling of worth that they get distracted and bogged down by any 'No' that comes their way. But mistakes and failures aren't actually as bad as they seem. In fact, they are a GREAT thing. Listen to this episode to hear why. Quotables * Your journey as a teacher will not be perfect. * Wear your scars proudly because without failure, you can’t be great. * Embrace ‘No.’ It’s not ‘No’ forever. It’s ‘No’ for now. 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’

Being a teacher is hard stuff. There are many moving parts to be an effective educator. Three main ways to increase the chances that you become a GREAT teacher is to plan, prepare and produce. Learn what these three words mean and hear real examples from real teachers who are doing these things right now in classrooms across the nation. Quotables * Planning- In order to do something great in the moment, you need to plan for it behind the scenes. * Preparing- Although this might sound the same as planning, its not. Once you plan for what you want, you must gather all that is required to do it well- this might be physical materials or just spending time practicing. * Producing- Now its time to execute what you have planned and prepared. Go produce. 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’

Whether you are a teacher in distress in your current position or a teacher in transition trying to figure out your next steps, this podcast reminds you that you have to stay in the game so you can finish and finish big. Nothing worth doing is worth giving up on before you are finished seeing it through. Come get a dose of encouragement to finish! Quotables: * Why you can't quit * My pastor always says, “Don’t compare your behind the scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” * Step into your Stream * Add value not repeat value * Take a step. Watch for growth and celebrate it. * What awaits you at the finish is far beyond what you could imagine for yourself and well worth all the pain that occurred along the way 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’

Learn to lead your colleagues effectively by having difficult conversations that matter most. Quotables If you’re frustrated with something a colleague did or said, you owe it to them to let them know. You could have had a conversation, although awkward at first would prove productive for work relationships These conversations are worth having, create healthier working relationships, and save time that was originally spent being frustrated on focusing on the important work ahead.   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’

Sustaining quality teaching is about remembering that you are capable and have value to share as long as you put in the time to give back to your profession. Quotables * You were hired bc you’re capable. * You have experience and value to contribute * BAKE-O (Be open to new ideas; Attend PD and bring value to the table; Keep current; Every moment counts so be your best; Offer a smile) 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’

In order to ever become great at something, you must practice. The same goes with teaching. You cannot improve in your instructional technique as a teacher if you do not practice it. Practice echoes Game. Game echoes Practice. Great teachers practice! Quotables *  We aren’t born perfect and we never will be. * Practice echoes game, game echoes practice. * Practice can make a teacher more effective and help them go from good to great overnight. 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’

We are in desperate need for quality teachers in our schools. The foundation of all successful individuals is a quality education given by a quality educator. This podcast is to remind us why we need teachers and need them now! Quotables * Without education, our current leaders would not have developed the skillset necessary to perform their job at the caliber that they do. * We need visionaries. We need creative professionals. We need inspiring leaders. * Teachers are tremendous people. They have a heart that pumps life into others. * Change a life. Be a teacher! Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month! Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter. 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’

Learn about the person behind the voice of Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast! I am an educator of almost a decade, passionate about cultivating talent in aspiring and new teachers through practical tips and strategies. My blog, book, and podcast are geared towards empowering teachers to enter the profession and stay there due to the advice and encouragement I provide. We have a real need in our nation for strong leaders in classrooms, and I believe its my calling and duty to coach teachers to achieve and maintain best teaching practices in order to drive the growth and success of our students in and outside the classroom. Career Phases: Phase 1- Teaching grades 2,3,5 in Title-One elementary school in Charlotte, NC Phase 2- Teaching grade 3 in suburban elementary school in Charlotte, NC and blogging Phase 3- Teacher Development Coach with TNTP at TEACH Charlotte and blogging Phase 4- Edupreneur: turning blog posts into podcasts and providing educational consulting services 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’