The Teacher Leader Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brittany Rincon
Are you an awesome teacher thinking about what your next step in your career should be? Maybe looking for a little guidance navigating the teacher leader journey? Or just ready to make a larger impact but not necessarily leave the classroom? Welcome to the Teacher Leader Podcast where we talk all things #teacherleaderlife. Join your hosts, Allie and Brittany week after week as she talks about helping busy teachers become leaders in their schools and navigating being new leaders. By giving easy tips and tools to start leading today, they also shares their own journey juggling being a teacher leader and business owner. So get ready, grab a cup of coffee, and embark on this journey together.
In this episode, we chat about habits and routines that keep our lives consistent even through teaching during these challenging times.
We talk about:
- The daily routines that keep us in a better mindset
- Our favorite planners that keep our to-do lists, and schedules organized
- How flexibility is really the name of the game when it comes to handling bumps in the road
To follow our hosts on Instagram, head to:
Allie
Brittany
To check out other episodes, head on over to the Teacher Leader Podcast site!
In this episode, we chat about goal setting which is one of our FAVORITE topics.
We talk about:
- Why now is a perfect time to reset your goals for the new year
- All the ways you can plan your goals AND create a plan to get them accomplished
- And finally our 4 step framework for goal setting like an awesome #teacherleader
To follow our hosts on Instagram, head to:
Allie
Brittany
To check out other episodes, head on over to the Teacher Leader Podcast site!
In this episode, we chat about teacher leadership and why it's hard to give it an exact definition.
We talk about:
- Why teacher leadership is not about the fancy titles
- How being "the boss" is not the same as being a teacher leader
- And how ALL teachers are leaders, even if being an administrator is not their desired end result
To follow our hosts on Instagram, head to:
Allie
Brittany
To check out other episodes, head on over to the Teacher Leader Podcast site!
Welcome to the NEW Teacher Leader Podcast!
In this episode, you will meet our new co-host, Allie. We talk all about what is new for the Teacher Leader Podcast and what to expect in this new and exciting season.
To follow our hosts on instagram, head to:
Allie
Brittany
In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Palovchik from Teaching Little Leaders. Stephanie is a kindergarten teacher, toddler mom, and productivity coach for teachers.
We chat about:
- Why doing less is actually more productive
- How boundaries give you more time and less stress
Find Stephanie at Teaching Little Leaders on Instagram, her website, or her podcast.
Connect with me on Instagram and send me a message to say hi or want to work together!
Thinking about starting a tutoring biz? Or maybe want to step up your side hustle? In this week's episode, I chat with Jennifer Lemaitre, the owner of G.E.M. Tutoring!
In this episode we talk about:
- How Jennifer was able to go from unemployed to consistent 4 figure months as a tutor
- Jennifer's pivot from an in-person tutoring model to fully online during covid and how it completed changed her business (in the best way possible)
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Check out GEM Tutoring
Grab Jennifer's guide here to start your own tutoring business
Connect with me on Instagram and send me a message if you have any questions about the workshop or want to learn how to get started launching a podcast.
Come join me and Grace Marie Griffith in this week's episode! She is a productivity coach for teachers, a toddler momma, and a coffee enthusiast.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why productivity needs to be personal
- Setting boundaries as a form of self care
Connect with Grace on Instagram or listen to her podcast, Teacher Take the Lead.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Save your spot in the group coaching program, The Podcasting Teacher Intensive to get your podcast launched!
We will take you from A-Z and provide weekly live sessions. Come join us. :-)
Connect with me on Instagram and send me a message if you have any questions about the workshop or want to learn how to get started launching a podcast.
Come join me and Maria Bridwell in this week's episode! She is an amazing educator, administrator, and podcast host that supports educators with encouragement and information so that they can thrive in their day to day life.
In this episode we talk about:
- Nurturing relationships to prevent burn out
- Setting boundaries as a form of self care
- Remembering to stop and reflect on our own mindset, self care, and how the stress if affecting our students
Connect with Maria on Instagram or listen to her podcast, The Maria Bridwell Educator's Podcast. Catch Maria's presentation at the Educators2Educators Conference this summer.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Save your spot for the How to Start a Podcast to Grow Your Biz Workshop happening Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at 8:00pm EST.
Connect with me on Instagram and send me a message if you have any questions about the workshop or want to learn how to get started launching a podcast.
Season 2 of the Teacher Leader Podcast is here!
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In this episode, I sit down with Kat from Lessons for Learning. We chat about her journey as a teacherpreneur and ways she is helping other teachers get starting with their own businesses.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Why starting an online business is a natural fit for teachers
- How being a teacher and a business owner at the same time is not only doable, but not as hard as you think
- The mindset shifts teacher need to make to get started on this journey
LINKS MENTIONED
Follow Kat on Instagram
Check out Kat's Blog
Join the waitlist for Kat's course
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Dan Kreiness from Leader of Learning. He is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement.
In this jam packed episode, we talk about talk about
- Expanding your impact and leadership through blogging, and podcasting
- How leadership can take on so many different forms
- Using the online community for motivation
LINKS MENTIONED
Leader of Learning Website
Leader of Learning Podcast
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In this episode, we chat with Michele Wiggins, leadership coach and former school principal. Michele spent 20 years in education before shifting to leadership coaching. She’s dedicated to constantly reminding women leaders of the importance of faith, self-care, and community.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Teachers show up every day ready and wanting to help but rarely pause to seriously consider their self-care needs.
- Embrace the “DON’T KNOW” that you don’t know as you grow as a teacher leader.
- There’s so much to learn about yourself from embracing self-care.
- We cannot effectively lead others from an empty cup.
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In this episode, we chat with educational consultant and instructional coach Kelley Burt about the importance of social and emotional support for teachers. Kelley gives ideas and proven strategies for supporting teachers and enabling them to take care of themselves to ensure that learners are in good hands.
Here's a recap of the episode:
- It's critical for teachers to realize what their social and emotional skills and competencies are and where they need help.
- Teachers deserve the opportunity to say "things are hard" or "I'm struggling" or "I need some mental health resources" and be heard by the right person.
- Providing socioemotional support for teachers influences positive student outcomes.
- Educators' self-care matters now more than ever due to the teacher-learner separation caused by the pandemic
Connect with Kelley:
Website: Equitable Early Learning Solutions
Instagram (consultantkelley)
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In this episode, we chat with Joshua Stamper, a middle school Assistant Principal, former classroom Art educator, and athletic coach. He shares his professional learning and development journey from initially as a classroom educator to now a leadership coach, author and podcaster.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Benefits of podcasting - discovering the power of your voice, meeting amazing people (especially other teacher leaders), building self-confidence as a speaker
- As a podcaster, you get a chance to interrogate your philosophies and preconceived ideas when you interact with the experiences of other teacher leaders.
- Professional learning networks will be instrumental to the development of teacher leaders in the foreseeable future
- The education industry has a warm community of people ready and willing to help teachers who want to start podcasting.
Connect with Joshua on Twitter (@Joshua__Stamper) and Instagram (joshua__stamper). Also visit his website: https://joshstamper.com/ and listen to the Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast
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In this episode, Eva Mireles and I chat about the importance of learning in teacher leadership development. Eva is a reading specialist and coach. She's also a budding entrepreneur, passionate about helping teachers find a realistic approach to teaching reading to avoid overwhelm and focus on creating meaningful and engaging experiences for students.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Self-awareness helps a teacher leader to identify their learning needs and ask for help.
- Establish accountability networks/mechanisms for your learning and development journey, for example, have a circle of trusted individuals who can give honest feedback on your creations.
- Leading in today's digital world requires improving one's technical skills and seeking tech support.
- Stoke your own inner fire through self-care and participating in online communities to remain motivated and continue inspiring others.
Connect with Eva Mireles on her website, or Instagram!
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In this episode, former First Grade teacher Kristin Maahs and I discuss matters edupreneurship. Kristin encourages teacher leaders to step out, learn, and do business outside the classroom with the help of technology.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Teacher leadership is about stepping out of what you know (changing mindset)
- Learning through online communities for teacher leaders
- There're lots of edupreneurship opportunities from ideas about something you are passionate about inside and outside the classroom
- How to position yourself as a teacher leader online
LINKS MENTIONED
Connect with Kristin on her website She's Building a Dream and @kristin.maahs on Facebook. Also listen to her podcast: The Dream Builder Teachers Podcast.
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In this episode, we chat with Early Childhood Educator, Qiana Davis, about bringing love to the classroom. The discussion is anchored on her new amazing children's book 'Love is Me'.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Inspiring, supporting, and encouraging others to achieve their dreams
- Teaching Pre-K learners to love one another and themselves
- Embracing self-love as a teacher leader
- Authoring as an opportunity for teacher leadership
LINKS MENTIONED
Qiana's book 'Love is Me': https://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Qiana-Davis/dp/1953237037/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+is+me+qiana+davis&qid=1610299495&sr=8-1
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In this episode, I chat with Kirsten Hammond, a Houston-based elementary school teacher, and teacherpreneur. We discuss interesting teacher leadership ideas and experiences.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Positioning yourself as a teacher leader
- Online learning opportunities for teacher leaders
- 4 steps on how to become a teacher leader online
Follow Kirsten on her website: THE SOUTHERN Teach, Facebook: @thesouthernteachbykirsten, Instagram: thesouthernteach and Pinterest: The Southern Teach
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In this episode, I chat with Jenzaia DiMartile - an elementary school teacher in Ontario and the host of the Math Mindset Reset podcast. We discuss ideas for developing a positive math mindset among teachers, kids, and parents.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- Why kids have a negative view of math
- How teachers can change their math mindset
- Building kids' positive math mindset using affirmations and reflection
- Parent engagement in the positive math mindset journey
LINKS MENTIONED
Follow Jenzaia:
https://www.mmepingouin.ca/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-math-mindset-reset/id1534640747?uo=4
https://www.facebook.com/mmepingouin/
https://www.instagram.com/mmepingouin/
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In this episode, I talk about why more teachers need to develop a leadership mindset and the common struggles new leaders face when they step into a new role.
Here's a recap of the four most common struggles:
- Navigating changing roles with your teammates
- Learning the difference between leading and managing
- Balancing what teachers and admin both want and need
- Asking for help
LINKS MENTIONED
If you are working with new teachers, I have a great free download for Ways to Support New Teachers. It has tips to help support even past the beginning of the year. Download that guide here.
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In thisepisode, I chat with Emily Eggers from Teaching from the Couch. She has more than 5 years of online teaching experience and a business where she helps teachers create amazing classrooms online. We talk about:
- How to handle the transition to online teaching
- Helpful tools for online teaching
- Ways to stay connected with your students while teaching remotely
LINKS MENTIONED
The Simple Online Classroom - systems and procedures to make online classrooms simple for students and teachers
Teaching From the Couch Website
@teachingfromthecouch - IG profile
Teaching from the couch Facebook Page
Teaching from the couch Community
IG Waitlist - course list and VIP Sales
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, thisepisode is all about what I am grateful for this year. This has been a year of ups and downs to say the least. I have learned so much and changed a lot this year.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
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Slowing down and spending time with my family
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Joining the online teacher community
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Launching the Teacher Leader Podcast
LINKS MENTIONED
The Podcasting Teacher Course Waitlist - Go from idea to launch in 30 days! The first cohort will start this January
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In this episode, I’m talking about finding your leader voice. One way I have been able to develop my voice and story (all while changing my mindset) has been through this podcast!
Here’s a recap of the episode:
1:30 DEVELOPING YOUR VOICE AS A NEW LEADE
2:05 WHY SHOULD YOU START A PODCAST?
9:04 3 REASONS WHY STARTING A PODCAST IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO DEVELOP A LEADER MINDSET
- Build your confidence
- Build a community
- Build a foundation for who you are and what you stand fo
9:27 PODCASTING IS ON THE RISE!
10:30 HOW TO START A PODCAST
LINKS MENTIONED
FREE Podcast Guide - 5 Steps to Launching Your Podcast
The Podcasting Teacher Course Waitlist - Go from idea to launch in 30 days! Launching this January.
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Snap a quick pic and tag me@teacherleadercoachon Instagram.
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In this episode, I talk about how we can become leaders with or without titles. We are going to be comparing a boss versus a leader mindset, talking about why so many people use these words interchangeably when in reality, they are very different.
I highly recommend listening to this episode if you are interested in knowing more about these two mindsets, why having a leadership mindset is so crucial as a brand new teacher leader.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
- What is the meaning of being a leader?
- The difference between being a boss and being a leader
- How to change from a boss mindset to a leader mindset?
LINKS MENTIONED
FREE Goal Setting Guide
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If you love this episode, please rate and reviewthe Teacher Leader Podcast! It really helps me out so much to hear from you. Click the link and scroll to the bottom of my podcast to leave it five stars and leave an awesome review. I can’t wait to read it!
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What to do now?!
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Thisepisode is a crossover with Dr. Sam Fecich. I feel like our audience is so aligned, she is working with the new teachers to become educators of excellence and I am helping new teachers in their first few years as a mentor. We talk about 10 tips for new teachers.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
Tip #1
4:19: SELF-CARE Tip #2
6:58 MAKE A LIST OF GO-TO PEOPLE
Tip #3
9:34 SET BOUNDARIES
Tip #4
12:04 DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP
Tip #5
13:56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS
Tip #6
15:57 CREATE YOUR MONTHLY CHECKLIST
Tip #7
19:00 TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH ED TECH
Tip #8
22:40 FIND A MENTOR
Tip #9
24:57 PIT STOPS
Tip #10
27:57 WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER
Ed Tech Tools Mentioned:
NearPod
PearDeck
Padlet
@kickinitwithki - self-care tips by Kiana Cole
Teachers Connect - connect with other educators on Facebook
Brittany Rincon - Google Template
Teacher Leader - Brittany’s Podcast
Brittanyrincon.com - Brittany’s website
@sfecich - Dr. Sam’s Twitter
@sfecich - Dr.Sam’s IG
Dr.Samantha Fecich - Dr. Sam’s website
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What to do now?!
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In this episode, we chat about helpful pieces of advice that you can implement fairly quickly in your buildings, especially when it comes to untangling resistance with our teachers
- I talk about what teacher development is
- Some ways on how to get your teachers to buy-in when providing feedback when they’re not on the same page as you
Here’s a recap of the episode:
4:26 What are you doing with teacher leader development?
5:49 How did you start as a teacher leader
10:02 What are some of the ways to approach the teachers that might not be on the same page with you?
10:06 Be transparent about what coaching really looks like and the purpose of it.
11:29 Take a strength-based approach.
14:04 Always welcome feedback
15:50 Real-time coaching - be collaborative
16:50 Celebrate small wins
17:49 Proper phasing
19:50 What’s in it for them
LINKS MENTIONEDErinn's website
Erinn's IG account
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What do you think about creating your own PD cheat sheets and sharing it with teachers to best support them during these times? No one has time for an hour-long PD anymore, so we are going to create quick and easy tools for our teachers.
In thisepisode,
- I talk about what bite-sized PDs are and how does it work
- Not only do talk about ways of creating cheat sheet PDs but
- I also talk about some advice to teacher leaders on how to bring it all together
Here’s a recap of the episode:
3:45 Bite-sized PD, what is it and how does it work?
4:26 Ways to help your teachers during this time
Different ways of creating bite-sized PDs
5:10 Create your mini-tutorial videos
5:22 Compile a list of useful resources
6:38 Create a weekly or monthly newsletter
9:40 Recommend a community
Putting it all together
11:40 Make sure that the teachers understand how to use it
12:31 Think about how to distribute these resources
13:05 Organize the PDs
13:53 Check in with your teachers
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!
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What to do now?!
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And remember, you got this!
In this amazing episode, I chat with Kassandra Ingalls who has taught as a kindergarten teacher for 3 years and is currently a K-2 team lead. She quickly pivoted into the position of a teacher leader within weeks and developed a system for a thriving team during the COVID-19 school closure.
In this episode, I talk about what a teacher leader is, its challenges, and its benefits. Not only do I talk about how to balance two roles at the same time but I also talk about some advice to aspiring teacher leaders.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
3:00 What a Teacher Leader Is?
4:14 Saying No As A Teacher Leader
6:08 How Is It Being The Middleman Between The Principal And The Teachers?
6:54 What Are The Challenges Of Being The K-2 Leader?
7:50 Balancing The Role As Teacher Leader
10:08 What Is Being Awesome About Your Role?
12:35 Trying To Keep Everyone’s Spirit Up
13:42 Other Roles Beside Doing Teacher Mentorship
15:11 Finding A School That’s Right For You
17:05 What Type Of Role Will Best Suit Your Strength?
19:58 Advice To Someone Who Wants To Step Up
FIND KASSANDRA:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fearlessinkindergarten
Website: https://fearlessinkindergarten.com/
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In this amazing episode, we chat with Dr. Angela Draper from The Virtual Principal, an elementary school principal who has been practicing for over 6 years and is in her 16th year in education. She is a military spouse and a mom to a very energetic 5-year old girl.
In this episode:
- I talk about how an aspiring teacher leader can prove his leadership skills and get noticed.
- I also, talk about options to take for teachers who are not interested in taking leadership roles.
Here’s a recap of the episode:
2:55 What is Teacher Leadership?
3:54 Aspiring Teacher Leader’s Problem
4:14 How to Approach Your Principal
11:56 Advice to a New Teacher Leader Who is Just Starting Out
16:30 What are Ways for Teachers to Get Involved?
23:32 Advice for Teachers Who Don’t Take Teacher Leadership as an Option
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! Advice for Teacher Leaders From a Principal with Dr. Angela Draper
LINKS MENTIONED
Instagram: @thevirtualprincipal
Website: The Virtual Principal
Podcast: The Virtual Principal by Dr. Angela Draper
Personality Test: Enneagram Personality Test
Discover your Love Language
Book: The No Complaining Rule
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While teacher leadership is hard to define, here are three things that it is definitely not.
In this episode:
- I talk about how teacher leadership is not about roles and job descriptions
- It is also not about power and authority, but about collaboration
- Finally, teacher leaderships is just not being utilized effectively in schools
Check out the Teacher Leader Model Standards
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This is a good one people. When COVID shut down everything, Alexandra jumped into action and led PD for her school to help teachers figure out how to teach remotely.
In this episode:
- I interview Alexandra from Tech About Math and we talk about so many great things
- Alexandra shares with us her top tech tools and how to lead virtual PD that is beneficial for teachers
Key Podcast Moments:
[01.25] - Defining and explaining teacher leadership
[5:43] - Alexandra talks about helping teachers set up their Google classrooms
[12:23]- She highlights five useful tools and apps to try out as a teacher
[14.05] - Alexandra mentions some ways to teach professional development to the community during distance learning
[19.36] – Alexandra shares some challenges she faced while organizing a PD for distance learning
[23.05] - She shares some tips and advice for people that want to throw a PD
[24.48] - Alexandra shares some ways to learn from her
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Our teachers need us more now than ever.
In this episode:
- I talk about what teachers need from us during these challenging times
- Why it is so important to take care of ourselves and find strong people around to keep us going
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Ah, goal setting...
In this episode:
- Go over my 4 step plan to creating reflective, actionable, and timely goals
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Planning PD can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be!
In this episode:
- I talk about 5 tips for making PD more engaging
- I also talk about how leading virtual PD should be bit sized and why following up with teachers avoids the "one-hit wonder"
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The Leader Chat Series
In this episode:
- I speak with CherylAnne Amendola from Teaching History Her Way about how to support teachers during this crazy time
- We chat about balancing teacher and leader life, tips for how to best support each other, and have tons of laughs along the way
Find CherylAnne on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and her blog.
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I love quick and actionable tips because who has the time to read #allthethings! Mentoring and support new (and veteran) teachers doesn't have to a scary new thing.
In this episode:
- I talk about the 9 tips I recommend to support new teachers for this upcoming school year (by new teachers I mean new to teacher OR new to your school)
- I also talk about how these tips can be easily implemented if you are unofficially mentoring a new teacher without being too overwhelming
Want the 9 tips for supporting new teachers printable? I go over each of these tips in today's episode but for quick reference, or to give to a brand new mentor you know, download the one-pager right here.
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Mentoring new teachers is such a phenomenal way to start your leadership journey. You can mentor while still teaching full time, and you don't even need to be an "official" mentor to start.
In this episode:
- I talk about why many mentor programs do not provide the necessary support for new teachers and how you can step up and lead in this area
- I also talk about the three most important types of support new teachers need: moral, logistical, and instructional
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We all make mistakes when we take on a new role, whether that role is in our personal lives (umm parenthood comes to mind) or our professional lives.
In this episode:
- I share the three mistakes I made when I became the curriculum coordinator and fourth grade team leader
- I also talk about how I am still working on these everyday because my idea of leadership continues to evolve
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Let me tell you, mentors are not only for brand new teachers!
In this episode:
- I tell you why you still need a mentor and honestly why you will always need one.
- I talk about the difference between your "inner circle", or your core group of teacher besties and your mentors and why you really need both!
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Are you an amazing teacher who’s ready to share your talents beyond your classroom?
In this episode:
- I talk a little bit about teacher leadership, and teacher leaders, by quickly defining it and examining to see the importance (and need) of teacher leaders in schools
- I go over teacher leader roles that you can have that are both "official" and "unofficial"
- I end with three things to do as a brand new teacher leader
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