Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

There comes a time in your career when you need a respite in order to keep going, as if you are running a marathon and need a quick water or walk break. Too often the education profession loses great teachers because they do not get the respite they require to continue on in this career. Tune in to hear 4 tips to recharge your batteries so that you can continue using your talent to impact students for many years to come! Quotables * By giving ourselves permission to be spontaneous we are allowing our bodies to recoup, lessening anxiety and stress, and giving us a boost of energy and happiness * There will come a day where rest just won’t cut it. * You are not less of an educator because you need a break Listener Feedback Gretchen's Stamp of Approval * Follow the folks mentioned in this episode: * @loveteachbless * @craiggroeschel * PD Conferences: * Happy Go Teach * Get Your Teach On  Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! * Instructions to Join: * http://40htw.com  * When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. * Early bird access = June 5th * Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) * Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 * 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’

Engagement and empowerment not only have different meaning, but they hold different values in the classroom as students become leaders of their own learning. Fine tune your definition of engagement and empowerment by listening to this episode as well as gain tips and tricks to upgrade your teaching efficacy in the classroom. Quotables The more I passed the baton to my kids, the better they did in the classroom Teachers just assume if their class is engaging that their kids are empowered to take ownership in their learning but that couldn’t be further from the truth We as educators have to be intentional about what we are doing and why It takes a lot of energy and a lot of effort to build a class where the goal is for students to run it There’s no reason for you to do something for kids that they can do for themselves Gretchen's Stamp of Approval Twitter (Me = @gschultek / George Couros= @gcouros) George Couros Ted Talk Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

Engagement and empowerment not only have different meaning, but they hold different values in the classroom as students become leaders of their own learning. Fine tune your definition of engagement and empowerment by listening to this episode as well as gain tips and tricks to upgrade your teaching efficacy in the classroom. Quotables * The more I passed the baton to my kids, the better they did in the classroom * Teachers just assume if their class is engaging that their kids are empowered to take ownership in their learning but that couldn’t be further from the truth * We as educators have to be intentional about what we are doing and why * It takes a lot of energy and a lot of effort to build a class where the goal is for students to run it * There’s no reason for you to do something for kids that they can do for themselves Gretchen's Stamp of Approval * Twitter (Me = @gschultek / George Couros= @gcouros) * George Couros Ted Talk Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! * Instructions to Join: * http://40htw.com  * When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. * Early bird access = June 5th * Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) * Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 * 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’

It is easy to categorize student’s potential based on their misbehaviors, but we miss opportunities to help students develop critical skills in order to reflect, adjust and become their best selves. Burgess and Houf state, “separate the deed from the doer and work to change the deed.” Tune in for tips on how to do just this! Quotables * Kids make mistakes and they shouldn’t be defined by them * We have to be present without being pushy * Learning to recover from a misstep is a crucial life lesson every kid should have the pleasure of learning- and the earlier the better * It’s not hands on or hands off, but hands nearby * Those hard falls are what create great humans Book Recommendation * Lead Like a Pirate- Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! * Instructions to Join: * http://40htw.com  * When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. * Early bird access = June 5th * Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) * Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 * 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’

It is easy to categorize student’s potential based on their misbehaviors, but we miss opportunities to help students develop critical skills in order to reflect, adjust and become their best selves. Burgess and Houf state, “separate the deed from the doer and work to change the deed.” Tune in for tips on how to do just this! Quotables Kids make mistakes and they shouldn’t be defined by them We have to be present without being pushy Learning to recover from a misstep is a crucial life lesson every kid should have the pleasure of learning- and the earlier the better It’s not hands on or hands off, but hands nearby Those hard falls are what create great humans Book Recommendation Lead Like a Pirate- Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Need to Balance Your Life Better? Join the 40 Hour Work Week Club! Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

ANGELA WATSON (formerly Powell) has earned international recognition for her unique contributions to the field of education.  A pioneer and trailblazer of modern teacher blogging, she was first known for Ms. Powell’s Management Ideas for Teachers, a website she created in 2003 to share behavior management strategies, teaching techniques, and organizational tips. The site was expanded and renamed TheCornerstoneForTeachers in 2008. Since then, Angela’s ideas have been featured in thousands of magazine articles, newsletters, and internet resources, and are utilized in teacher preparation and support programs throughout the nation. Having earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist, she currently works as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. Angela has 8 years experience as a K-12 instructional coach and 11 years experience in the PreK-3 classroom. As founder of Due Season Press and Educational Services, she has created printable curriculum resources, online courses, 4 books, the Truth for Teachers podcast, and the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Quotables * You have a lot of responsibility, but not a lot of autonomy * Traditional time management advice doesn't really apply to teaching * Teaching is a complex job * If you do not have enough time, that is not your fault * What teaching looks like now is completely different from what it looked like 5 years ago * Envision a better way * Does the amount of hours worked equate with effectiveness? * It's not about how long you are working or how hard you are working, but are you working on the right things? * As teachers we are waiting for permission * Mind shifts happen over time * I am not satisfied with the status quo * Small changes add up to big results 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Club * Check out this podcast episode (and blog post) related to the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek: * What would life look like if you valued your time as much as you value your money? * Instructions to Join: * http://40htw.com  * When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. * Early bird access = June 5th * Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) * Official open dates = July 1-18 Connect with Angela * Website: Angela Watson's The Cornerstone for Teachers * Podcast:  Truth for Teachers * Books:  (affiliate links) *

ANGELA WATSON (formerly Powell) has earned international recognition for her unique contributions to the field of education.  A pioneer and trailblazer of modern teacher blogging, she was first known for Ms. Powell’s Management Ideas for Teachers, a website she created in 2003 to share behavior management strategies, teaching techniques, and organizational tips. The site was expanded and renamed TheCornerstoneForTeachers in 2008. Since then, Angela’s ideas have been featured in thousands of magazine articles, newsletters, and internet resources, and are utilized in teacher preparation and support programs throughout the nation. Having earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist, she currently works as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, New York. Angela has 8 years experience as a K-12 instructional coach and 11 years experience in the PreK-3 classroom. As founder of Due Season Press and Educational Services, she has created printable curriculum resources, online courses, 4 books, the Truth for Teachers podcast, and the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Quotables You have a lot of responsibility, but not a lot of autonomy Traditional time management advice doesn't really apply to teaching Teaching is a complex job If you do not have enough time, that is not your fault What teaching looks like now is completely different from what it looked like 5 years ago Envision a better way Does the amount of hours worked equate with effectiveness? It's not about how long you are working or how hard you are working, but are you working on the right things? As teachers we are waiting for permission Mind shifts happen over time I am not satisfied with the status quo Small changes add up to big results 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Club Check out this podcast episode (and blog post) related to the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek: What would life look like if you valued your time as much as you value your money? Instructions to Join: http://40htw.com  When purchasing, enter your Gretchen Bridgers / gretchen@alwaysalesson.com as the person who referred them. Early bird access = June 5th Access to all the June club materials (summer planning, home organization, bonus materials, sharing ideas in the Facebook group.) Official open dates = July 1-18 Connect with Angela Website: Angela Watson's The Cornerstone for Teachers Podcast:  Truth for Teachers Books:  (affiliate links) Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What Awakened: Change Your Mindset to Transform Your Teaching The Awakened Devotional Study Guide for Christian Teachers The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient & Enjoyable Social Media: Facebook: Angela Watson The Cornerstone for Teachers Twitter: Angela Watson Instagram: @Angela.Watson Pinterest: Angela Watson's Teaching Ideas Contact: https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/contact/ Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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/id1006433...

Programs don’t teach kids, teachers do. We have to protect teaching talent by empowering teachers to take the important pieces of a curriculum and spend more time personalizing their lessons with their passion, talent, and creativity so that students can receive a personalized learning experience to become their best. Tune in to hear how teacher leaders can empower teachers so that their talent leads the way in the classroom. Quotables * It’s the responsibility of the teacher to take a program and bring it to life with their own talent and expertise * We educators can’t be replaced by robots who just Charlie Brown at the front of the classroom * We have to apply ourselves, every day, just like we ask of our kids. Those are the tools within us utilizing the tools given to us to make an impact * Without us educators, a program is only a program, but with us it becomes learning * As a teacher leader your responsibility is to help teachers get through to students in the most efficient and effective way * Be the guide on the side and exercise patience * We as teacher leaders have a job to do to empower teachers to remember their innate ability is most important in teaching kids * Each day of learning is a day to save a child. We make them more capable and confident than ever before and that allows them to go out into this world and become whatever it is they are meant to become Book recommendation * Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for your Students and Staff by Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 * 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’

Programs don’t teach kids, teachers do. We have to protect teaching talent by empowering teachers to take the important pieces of a curriculum and spend more time personalizing their lessons with their passion, talent, and creativity so that students can receive a personalized learning experience to become their best. Tune in to hear how teacher leaders can empower teachers so that their talent leads the way in the classroom. Quotables It’s the responsibility of the teacher to take a program and bring it to life with their own talent and expertise We educators can’t be replaced by robots who just Charlie Brown at the front of the classroom We have to apply ourselves, every day, just like we ask of our kids. Those are the tools within us utilizing the tools given to us to make an impact Without us educators, a program is only a program, but with us it becomes learning As a teacher leader your responsibility is to help teachers get through to students in the most efficient and effective way Be the guide on the side and exercise patience We as teacher leaders have a job to do to empower teachers to remember their innate ability is most important in teaching kids Each day of learning is a day to save a child. We make them more capable and confident than ever before and that allows them to go out into this world and become whatever it is they are meant to become Book recommendation Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for your Students and Staff by Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

Teachers are busy people and oftentimes don’t realize that every interaction they have with a child shapes the self-concept of their students. Regardless of intention, what teachers THINK about a child can be expressed as an expectation that can damage or restore a child’s passion and potential. Tune in to hear solutions for how all teachers can ensure every interaction with students communicates sincere adoration and high expectations. Quotables * Every interaction sends a message * Send the expectation that we are spending our time wisely * It’s not that the other teacher is better than you, they just figured out how to jive with that kid * Every kid needs to know they have potential, end of story * No matter what our kids want to be or do, we have to encourage them to chase it * You want kids to leave your classroom thinking, “My teacher always believed in me, even when I dreamed crazy” Book recommendation * ‘Better than Carrots or Sticks’ by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 * 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’

Teachers are busy people and oftentimes don’t realize that every interaction they have with a child shapes the self-concept of their students. Regardless of intention, what teachers THINK about a child can be expressed as an expectation that can damage or restore a child’s passion and potential. Tune in to hear solutions for how all teachers can ensure every interaction with students communicates sincere adoration and high expectations. Quotables Every interaction sends a message Send the expectation that we are spending our time wisely It’s not that the other teacher is better than you, they just figured out how to jive with that kid Every kid needs to know they have potential, end of story No matter what our kids want to be or do, we have to encourage them to chase it You want kids to leave your classroom thinking, “My teacher always believed in me, even when I dreamed crazy” Book recommendation ‘Better than Carrots or Sticks’ by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

If you want to make a true impact on the teaching profession you need to adjust the way you lead others with a confidence that is silent but effective. Tune in to hear 5 tips on how the best teacher leaders personalize the learning experience of others to ensure they grow as professionals during their lifetime career as educators. Quotables: Let the learner do the leading [Leaders] don’t have much to say but in being silent they say so much The quietest person in the room is often the most knowledgeable I am here to do this important work WITH you, not tell you how to do it and leave you hanging I want your example to enter the room before your mouth Great coaches shouldn’t be seen You are best utilized behind the scenes personalizing the experience for every teacher, not talking about your golden days. Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

If you want to make a true impact on the teaching profession you need to adjust the way you lead others with a confidence that is silent but effective. Tune in to hear 5 tips on how the best teacher leaders personalize the learning experience of others to ensure they grow as professionals during their lifetime career as educators. Quotables: * Let the learner do the leading * [Leaders] don’t have much to say but in being silent they say so much * The quietest person in the room is often the most knowledgeable * I am here to do this important work WITH you, not tell you how to do it and leave you hanging * I want your example to enter the room before your mouth * Great coaches shouldn’t be seen * You are best utilized behind the scenes personalizing the experience for every teacher, not talking about your golden days. Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 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’

Leading a balanced professional and personal life is key to a long life of success and happiness. Tune in to hear how one unbalanced teacher took control of their life and enhanced all parts of it because of the big decision they were strong enough to make. Hear tips for new teachers, teachers in distress and transition and teacher leaders on how to win in life by being a balanced teacher. Quotables Nothing is forever I can now step into my life and do it better because I took a time out I'm prepared for this unbalance. I know what I need so that I can perform my best during this hectic time. And I proactively schedule time to recoup. Don't be afraid to make big moves Give yourself what you need so that you can go out and do better There's no reward without the risk Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson 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 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’

Leading a balanced professional and personal life is key to a long life of success and happiness. Tune in to hear how one unbalanced teacher took control of their life and enhanced all parts of it because of the big decision they were strong enough to make. Hear tips for new teachers, teachers in distress and transition and teacher leaders on how to win in life by being a balanced teacher. Quotables * Nothing is forever * I can now step into my life and do it better because I took a time out * I'm prepared for this unbalance. I know what I need so that I can perform my best during this hectic time. And I proactively schedule time to recoup. * Don't be afraid to make big moves * Give yourself what you need so that you can go out and do better * There's no reward without the risk Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group * https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter * http://eepurl.com/lJKNn Connect with Gretchen * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com * Blog: Always A Lesson * Facebook: Always A Lesson * Twitter: @gschultek * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson * 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 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’