Summary: Learn about the person behind the voice of Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast!<br> 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.<br> <br> Career Phases:<br> Phase 1- Teaching grades 2,3,5 in Title-One elementary school in Charlotte, NC<br> Phase 2- Teaching grade 3 in suburban elementary school in Charlotte, NC and blogging<br> Phase 3- Teacher Development Coach with TNTP at TEACH Charlotte and blogging<br> Phase 4- Edupreneur: turning blog posts into podcasts and providing educational consulting services<br> Join elite educators everywhere in snagging tips, tricks and freebies right to your inbox every month!<br> Become #empowered with the Always A Lesson newsletter: <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/" target="_blank">https://alwaysalesson.leadpages.co/newslettersignup/</a><br> Connect with Gretchen<br> <br> * Blog: <a href="https://alwaysalesson.com/">Always A Lesson</a><br> * Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysALesson">Always A Lesson</a><br> * Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GSchultek">@gschultek</a><br> * Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenschultekbridgers">Gretchen Schultek Bridgers</a><br> * Google+: <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+GretchenSchultek">Gretchen Schultek Bridgers</a><br> * Book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Educ-101-Didnt-College/dp/1478711868/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412203865&sr=8-1&keywords=education+101+what+they+didn%27t+teach+you+in+college">Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College</a><br> <br> Leave a Rating and Review<br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2</a>&ls=1<br> <br> Why?<br> 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.<br> <br> How?<br> Search for my show in <a href="mailto:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135%3Fmt=2">iTunes</a> or <a href="mailto:http://www.stitcher.com/s%3Ffid=69879%26refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>.<br> Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’<br> Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.”<br> Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info<br> Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)<br> Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast<br> Click ‘Send’
