Episodes

Every Wednesday at 5pm EST Jeff and Dave host the Teach Better Team Brain Break. Recently during one of their Brain Break sessions, Jeff and Dave got on the topic of finding balance in life and had a great conversation regarding the key importance of self reflection and self awareness and we hope this conversation is something that provides value and insight into your own professional and personal life. We really hope you enjoy this conversation and as always, you can head on over to www.teachb...

Dustin Pearson chats with us about the power of relationships and working together to thrive and evolve as educators. Dustin is a 7th grade special education teacher that is currently working on writing his first novel "Building Effective Co-Teaching Teams" and is beginning his doctorate degree in education leadership this summer. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dustinpearson Dustin's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Lions of Iwo Jima by Major General Fred Hayes Who do ...

AJ Bianco chats with us about being a middle school vice principal and his passions for education, educational technology, and leadership. AJ is also not just an avid podcast listener, but also is a host and co-host to several other podcasts focused on education and professional sports. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ajbianco AJ's Recommendations EdTech Tool: EdPuzzle Padlet Canva Adobe Spark Books: The Servant as Leader by Robert Greenleaf The Principal’s Toolbox by Dr. Justin Thomas Hac...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Fac...

Debbie Tannenbaum chats with us about the power of working collaboratively with other educators to use technology to help amplify student learning and empower student voice. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/debbietannenbaum Debbies' Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: Thrive Through The Five by Dr. Jill Sisler The One Thing by Gary Keller Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Lindsay Titus (Twitter) Road To Awesome (Twitter) Taylor Armstrong (Twitter) What's...

Sara Jessee chats with us about keeping education fun and creative no matter the situation, which Sara strives to accomplish every day as the drama director at Evans MS. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/sarajessee Sara's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flipgrid Books: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam Other Words From Home by Jasmine Warga Who do we need to follow on Twitter or Instagram Today? Dr. Shamaine Bertrand (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Ed...

We're really excited to bring you this special bonus episode! In this episode we are highlighting a recent talk Rae Hughart gave during the TEDxNormal event last month. In her talk, Rae discusses the challenges and obstacles teachers overcame during this wild and tumultuous year in education, while also challenging educators and schools to focus on the future of education and how we must shift towards transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens. We rea...

LeeAnn Lindsey and Kristen Mattson chat with us about digital citizenship and the skills and mindsets students need to be active, empowered digital citizens More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leeannlindsey&kristenmattson LeeAnn's and Kristen's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Docs & Google Jamboards Books: Framing Internet Safety by Nathan W. Fisk Ethics in a Digital World by Dr. Kristen Mattson The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff Who do we need to follow on Twitter or In...

Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jacobkohut Jacob's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? ...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

In this bonus episode, we pulled the audio from Katelynn's and Dave's 12 Hour Live session on the philosophy and practice of grading and assessing. This was an extremely popular session during our 12 Hour Live and we really hope you enjoy hearing their discussion regarding grading and assessment again. If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media! Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetter...

Leah Moore chats with us about teaching high school English and Theatre, while also fighting to change the narrative around stories of disabilities More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/leahmoore Leah's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flip Grid Jam Board Books: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Courageous Conversations about Race by Glenn Singleton A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet Who to Follow on Social Media: Facing History (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators...

In this bonus episode, Jeff, Katelynn and Dave dive deep to discuss grading and assessment in today's classrooms. Throughout the conversation, all three discuss the meaning and purpose behind grading and assessments and also the challenges and opportunities teachers and schools have regarding the current grading and assessment policies and practices. If you liked this conversation, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com to check us out and also go ahead and give us a follow on social media! ...

Kari Pitstick chats with us about her passion for education and helping others, whether that be in her middle school classroom or working with the Teach Better Team! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/karipitstick Kari's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Flip Grid Books: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Who to Follow on Social Media: Brian Faulkner (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Shut Up And Teach (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

Michelle Kasun chats with us about teaching using a standards based grading approach and focusing on providing truly student centered instruction More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/michellekasun Michelle's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Adobe Acrobat Pro Books: Hacking Questions by Connie Hamilton Making Assessment Work by David Schmittou Who to Follow on Social Media: Amy Fast (Twitter) Taylor Armstrong (Twitter) James Sturtevant (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for...

Joan McArthur-Blair and Jeanie Cockell chat with us about building resiliency and how to build and create positive futures. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joanmcarthur-blairjeaniecockell Joan's and Jeanie's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Zoom Books: Creating Leaderful Organizations by Joe Raelin Finding Our Way by Margaret Wheatley On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer Who to Follow on Social Media: Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry (Instagram) Conversations Worth Having (Tw...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

Hunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failure. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hunterflesch Hunter's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Forms/Sheets Books: Shift the Monkey by Todd Whitaker Who to Follow on Social Media: Erin Myres (Instagram) Jonathan Alsheimer (Twitter) Christy and Karen of the Modern Principal (Instagram) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast...

Dan Edwards chats with us about his mission to build a school community of meaningful relationships that extends both inside and out of his school. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/danedwards Dan's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Twitter Books: Legacy by James Kerr Who to Follow on Social Media: Annmarie Williams (Odyssey Trust) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? We Lead Well (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Everyday writ...

Tyson Gardin chats with us about serving as an instructional leader for his school district and his mission of improving equity, inclusion and student achievement. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tysongardin Tyson's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Microsoft Teams Books: The Assistant Principal 50 by Baruti K. Kafele Who to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Basil Martin (Twitter) Brad Hughes (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Principal Crew Podcast, with ...

In this bonus episode, both Rae and Dave go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note! To engage live with the Rae next time, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media. Twitter: @teachbetterteam Instagram: @teachbetterteam Facebook: @teachbetterteam YouTube: @teachbett...

Erik Youngman chats with us about the lessons we can all learn from failure & how we should approach and view homework. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/erikyoungman Erik's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Slides Books: “Visible Learning for Teachers” by John Hattie Who to Follow on Social Media: Steve Keating / LeadToday (Twitter) What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Balance by Dr. Caitlin Tucker (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher ...

Hedreich Nichols chats with us about the current state of education and all of the amazing roles she serves as a 7th grade teacher, district tech/design team lead, author, podcaster & much more! More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hedreichnichols Hedreich's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Suites Books: Nothing at the moment, needed a break after writing and re-reading three books in the last year! Who to Follow on Social Media: Anti Racism Calendar (Instagram) Teach For TheCulture (Instagr...