Mark Horner is a high school AP US History and Psychology teacher teaching for 22 years in the Tallmadge City School District. In this episode, let’s hear Mark’s journey to molding a career in the classroom that was centered around relationships. [00:01 – 01:26] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome our guest, Mark Horner [01:27 – 14:33] The Flip-5 Segment Mark and I take turns asking five GTKY questions

[14:34 – 35:05] Creating a Classroom Centered Around Relationships Mark talks about his background and how his journey as an educator began Middle School vs. High School, Mark weighs in on the difference between the two Being intentional in creating relationships Making students feel at home when they’re in the classroom Hear how Mark responds to people who don’t approve or say negative comments about his teaching approach. We talk about Brené Brown’s Podcasts and Book Being vulnerable

[35:06 – 52:17] Be Intentional Be very intentional with everything you do Be intentional in educating and making an impact on your students’ lives. Love, lead and help provide opportunities to kids for them to succeed in life. The contagion effect

[52:18 – 58:30] Closing Segment What would you tell the 1st year Mark from the 22nd year, Mark? You’re qualified. You’re good enough. Mark shares his struggles during college. Final thoughts Connect with Mark. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “I don’t care what the kid’s struggling with, and I don’t care whatever the issue might be. When they’re in this classroom, I make it my number one priority to make them feel like this is their home.” – Mark Horner “Passion goes hand in hand with courage.” – Mark Horner “It’s okay to not be okay.” – Mark Horner “Kids need vulnerability, and you need to model vulnerability for them. They need to know how to relay and share and lead in that capacity.” – Mark Horner   Resources Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511 (Unlocking Us Podcast by Brené Brown) https://brenebrown.com/dtl-podcast/ (Dare to Lead Podcast by Brené Brown) https://amzn.to/3pF4ddt (Dare to Lead (Book) by Brené Brown) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535002/ (Between Two Ferns)   You can follow  Mark onhttps://twitter.com/thsmr_horner?lang=en ( Twitter).

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