In this episode, Adam Dovico joins us. Adam is an accomplished teacher, principal, author, speaker, and professor. He began his career in North Carolina as an elementary teacher, then worked as a teacher and the school implementations specialist for the renowned Ron Clark Academy, where he traveled across the country conducting professional development and onsite training to schools. Adam returned to his alma mater, Wake Forest University, to train the next generations of teachers as a clinical professor. Most recently, he started as the principal of Moore Magnet Elementary School. [00:01 – 01:25] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Adam Dovico [01:26 – 12:12] The Flip-5 Segment Adam and I take turns asking five GTKY questions
[12:13 – 32:54] Who is Adam Dovico? Adam talks about his background and how his journey as an educator began Hear Adam’s perspectives from the different angles of education he experienced Leading with a hands-on approach. Lead innovation, risk-taking, and being a change agent We talk about Adam’s leadership approach Adam talks about his time with Ron Clark Academy
[32:55 – 44:26] Teacher Readiness Adam weighs in on teacher readiness The preparedness in creating relationships with students
[44:27 – 49:19] Adam the Author Adam talks about his books https://amzn.to/3fWbv88 (Inside the Trenches) https://amzn.to/36tY900 (The Limitless School) https://amzn.to/2JyvoGk (When Kids Lead) Adam shares resources for educators
[49:20 – 55:48] Closing Segment The perfect time to reintroduce social studies Accountability for connections Final thoughts Tweetable Quotes: “It’s being intentional about making connections with your kids and being intentional about how and when and why you plan your lessons. It’s about being real. It’s about being accessible. It’s about being relatable.” – Adam Dovico “Dare to be different.” – Adam Dovico Resources Mentioned: https://laneshatabb.com/ (Education with An Apron) https://amzn.to/2Vn9SHc (Unpack Your Impact by Lanesha Tabb) Connect with Adam onhttps://www.instagram.com/adamdovico/?hl=en ( Instagram),https://twitter.com/adamdovico?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ( Twitter), and his websitehttps://www.adamdovico.com/ ( https://www.adamdovico.com/). Visithttp://www.rclfirst.com/ ( www.Rclfirst.com) to join the Educator Circle Calls that happen three times a week! Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visithttp://www.rclfirst.com/ ( www.rclfirst.com) and sign up for our newsletter!
