Summary: <a href="https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ep-198.jpg"></a>It’s not all rainbows and butterflies in a classroom or school building. Sometimes the negativity can spread like wild fire and deteriorate a class or school culture. Tune in to hear how to initiate a positive culture, rebuild a culture when it’s broken, and turn around a negative culture. Not only will teachers learn tips for the classroom and teacher leaders for the school, but a secret trick is shared for how to maintain a positive culture once it is established.<br> Quotables<br> <br> A positive culture is something that can feel like takes FOREVER to establish and can go away almost immediately<br> Establishing a positive culture is a long game strategy, not a quick fix<br> You aren’t above them, you are them.<br> Students don’t expect perfection in the classroom, but they expect you to have their backs and to never give up on them.<br> You are leaders in your classroom and school building for a reason, but it doesn’t mean you don’t have room to grow<br> <br> Participate in the 200th Episode Fun<br> <br> Option 1: If you have enjoyed the podcast, leave me a quick audio comment telling me what your favorite thing about the Empowering Educators podcast is. Don’t forget to say your name and where you’re from so I can give you the proper shout out. You can use Voxer (my handle is gschultek). You can also use a voice recorder app on your phone and email it to me: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com<br> Option 2: Take less than 10 seconds to fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelAEYoTlvGm8LXJZ71g0MeKmp6pz6CbABzk6Eixmb74rz2wQ/viewform?usp=sf_link">google form</a> to cast your vote for favorite episode and favorite aspect of the show!<br> <br> Grab a Slot on my Calendar<br> Let's chat about your currents and develop a plan. Click below:<br> <br> * <a href="https://square.site/book/FE6G600ZF0PPD/always-a-lesson">https://square.site/book/FE6G600ZF0PPD/always-a-lesson</a><br> <br> Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter<br> <br> * <a href="http://eepurl.com/lJKNn">http://eepurl.com/lJKNn</a><br> <br> Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203</a><br> <br> Shop AAL Swag<br> <br> * <a href="https://alwaysalesson.com/product-category/swag/">https://alwaysalesson.com/product-category/swag/</a><br> <br> Connect with Gretchen<br> <br> * Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com<br> * Blog: Always A Lesson<br> * Facebook: Always A Lesson<br> * Twitter: @gschultek<br> * Instagram: Always.A.Lesson<br> * Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers<br> * Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers<br> * Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College<br> <br> Leave a Rating and Review:<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> <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><br> <br> * Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher.<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’<br> <br>
