Teacher Renewed: What's Possible in Education: Recent Episodes
Kelley Pomis
This podcast is about renewing hope, happiness and belief through diving into topics of what is possible in education. We get real and talk candidly about ways educators across the globe are working to uproot the education system and make transformational changes for educators and our students. I want to take away the pain, exhaustion and questioning that too many of us feel day in and day out and reignite the joy and passion all educators had when deciding to enter a career in education. So much is still possible in education!
How do you coach someone who is resistant to coaching? Listen to this episode and find out the encompassing elements and 6 strategies to use to help work through resistance!
Loretta Sanchez loved being a teacher, but when she lost her husband, many questions rose to what her purpose as an educator was. She journeyed through the education system as a teacher, specialist, consultant, and found her way back into the classroom. Hear Loretta's inspiring story AND learn how you too can overcome loss and prevail as an educator.
The power of observing teachers and taking running records lies in its ability to maintain objectivity while empowering teachers to be active participants in their own growth. It's a collaborative process that benefits everyone involved, most importantly, the students. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to apply running record observations to your coaching AND how to ensure teachers can use the data to better self-assess and take the reigns on their development.
Check out a quick example of a running record.
Don't forget to be in touch
IG- @kelleypomis
Email- kelley@teacherrenewed.org
According to the Opportunity Myth (2018), "High Expectations is the highest indicator of potential growth when it. In fact when students have teachers who hold HE, you can see an average of 4.6 months more of growth per year.
Unfortunately, low expectations for student success were rampant. While 82 percent of teachers were supportive of statelevel standards in theory, just 44 percent of teachers believed their own students could meet such high demands. When that translates into choices about content and instruction—and into the messages those choices send to students—it makes a meaningful impact on students’ school experiences and outcomes.
The system doesn’t send teachers the message that their mindset matters nearly as much as the material they teach or the practices they employ in their classrooms. Yet teacher expectations had a stronger effect on student achievement growth than any other factor we studied."
So let's dig into what High Expectations are and what we as educators can hold our students to these expectations!
email me at kelley@teacherrenewed.com
For too long instructional coaching has been stuck in a single loop track, but not any more. This episode will provide you with the power of triple loop coaching and, its model and quick examples of how to use it!
Simon Sinek's Golden Circles Ted Talk
Kari Pitstick is a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher and athletic coach in Illinois. She is ALSO the Director of Digital Content for the Teach Better Team. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Middle Level Education, and American College of Education in 2018 with a master’s in Curriculum & Instruction.
Kari has known she wanted to teach at the middle level since she was in middle school herself. One of her main missions is to provide a safe and friendly environment for students to explore their passions as learners and as people.
Kari is an avid reader, spending most of her free time reading and writing, and she hopes to share that passion with all those around her - students and adults, alike!
Check out her website here!
Here are the other places you can find Kari and other links mentioned in the episode! Twitter & Instagram @misspitstick
email: kari@teachbetter.com
Teach Better Academy
Kari's Blog: 7 Strategies to Promote Reading
Teachers are the number one reason students learn!! In this episode, I talk about three key models of intensive support so that we don't leave our teachers high and dry! Our newest teachers need support. Let's prioritize them! They deserve it and so do our students!
There are so many great personality/ preference tests out there, but I want to introduce you to MY FAVORITE! It is called the VIA Character Strength Inventory. Dig into the episode and learn why and how this is such a powerful tool for coaching!
Links:
Transforming Teachers Tribe Registration
VIA Character Strengths Survey
E-mail Observation Freebie
Ahhhh!! My book is ONE! And to celebrate this milestone, I am sharing one of my chapters with you. If you haven't gotten your hands on Taught, now is the time. It is the perfect book to read before heading into the school year as it is full of stories, lessons, and resources that can help any and every educator be better for their students! I am so excited to share Chapter 10: My Turn Around Story with you.
And to get your hands on a free copy of the book be sure either:
1) DM me the word "Taught" or
2) Share this episode on your stories and tag me @KelleyPomis
As part of my coaching series I want you to know what it takes coach through teacher barriers. In this episode we explore how you can support your teachers in having them uncover barriers in order to move them forward and be accountable to their changes!
Happy Listening
Links: Foundations of Transformational Instructional Coaching Webinar Transforming Teachers Tribe Registration
E-mail Observation Freebie
As part of a mini-coaching series, I will be sharing different aspects to Transformational Instructional Coaching. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of what to do to make your coaching a transformational experience.
Links:
E-mail Template Freebie
E-mail Observation Freebie
Transforming Teachers Tribe Registration
Foundations of Transformational Instructional Coaching Webinar
Here's the list of episodes I recommend you go back and listen to!
"Things That Make You Go Hahahaha" (Episode 59)
"My Journey to a Happier Me" (Episode 41)
"The Two Expectations Every Classroom Should Have" (Episode 32)
"3 Critical Ways to Support Educators" (Episode 29),
"Three Mistakes to Avoid as You Prepare for the School Year" (Episode 27)
"Four Foundational Skills All Successful Teachers Must Have" (Episode 14)
"Three Ways to Be Even Happier This Summer" (Episode 20).
Also, here is the sign-up to my Free Webinar "The Foundations for Transformational Instructional Coaching!"
You guys! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
Meet Naomi Lopez, mom, speech pathologist and educational activist.
Hear Naomi's story of how one she was inspired to change the education landscape in her city and what she is building to ensure ALL students have an equitable and inclusive public education experience! would end her day by climbing into bed and reaching for her smartphone, instead of a book. It was here that she would record her reactions to what she had experienced in school that day.
You can find Naomi and more about Neighbors for Education at the following links:
Naomi's Episode on CPR's Safe Space
https://neighborsfored.org
latinaequityfoundation.com
naomilopez.nfe@gmail.com
Oh and don't forget to get signed up for Tribe! You can make that happen here! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v4v7k6
This week's Educator Ignited guest is AJ Crabill. Author, educator, advocate, consultant for all things education. AJ believes, "changing adult behaviors requires new mindsets, new knowledge, and/or new skills. intention is to transform student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, knowledge, and skills" -- starting with his own.
AJ Crabill serves as Conservator at DeSoto ISD -- where during his guidance, DeSoto improved from F ratings in academics, finance, and governance to B ratings -- and as Governance Director at CGCS. He served as Deputy Commissioner at Texas’ Education Agency and Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools.
He is a giant in education proving what is possible!
You can find AJ at https://www.ajc7.com/p/books.html
Don't forget to enter our drawing for a free Kindle version of AJ's new book, "Great on Their Behalf" by leaving a review, tagging this episode in your stories, or dm'ing me a nugget of knowledge you have obtained!
When we initially launched the teacher renewed podcast, the goal was to create a platform that supported teachers and making the decision to stay in the classroom. Ultimately we aimed to showcase what is possible in education and provide inspiration for those seeking to renew their passion for teaching.
Over time. We have witnessed something truly remarkable happening within our community. Our podcast has expanded beyond simply highlighting self care and alleviating challenges of teaching. We have had the privilege of welcoming guests who are trailblazers on a transformative journey to uproot the educational system.
With this, we will be rebranding in the coming weeks to be "Educators Ignited".
As this rebrand takes place, please be sure to join the Facebook Group
And PLEASE leave a review and share the review on your social by tagging me!
By leaving a review and tagging me you will be entered into a drawing where you will be able to select any book from any of the authors we have had on the Podcast:
Episode 69 with AJ Crabill
Episode 67 with Meredith Matson and Rebekah Shoaf
Episode 66 with Sarah Forst
Episode 57 with Aimee Kovacevic
Episode 56 with Kwame Sarfo-Mensa
Episode 13 with Scott Ervine
Kelley Pomis- Taught
Seeing our students positively is a transformative approach that can revolutionize their educational experience.
If we haven't revolutionized their educational experience yet in this school year, this is your chance to do this now.
Here are four things you can do to make this happen at the end of the year and in the episode, I give concrete examples of how to do each one.
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Recognize their individuality, Strengths, and Hidden Talents
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Focus on their growth
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Foster an inclusive environment
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Provide them opportunities to engage in and overcome challenges
These are great to do's these last few days as they will help create lasting memories of their time in your class. Remember to embrace the power of positive perception and together let us empower our students to soar to new heights of achievement and self-belief.
Here is the link to gain access to my free 15 Days of School Activities, which are also fun ways to cultivate the above four points, even if it is the last few days of school.
And, here is the link to sign up for my Becoming a Transformational Instructional Coach Boot Camp!
In an era of sky-high burnout, Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out gives educators everything they need to thrive in their profession. This book will help you avoid the disenchantment and frustration that can come from doing the difficult work of K-12 education. You are in this field because you want to make a difference, but you often lack the support you need to do that amid overwhelming demands. Experienced educators themselves, authors Meredith Matson and Rebekah Shoaf speak the truth about what today's teachers confront--and how you can navigate the changing landscape to face the challenges and opportunities we encounter.
You can find Meredith and Rebekah at the following:
beatingteacherburnout.com
@beatingteacherburnout
meredithmatson.com
rebekahshoaf.com
Don't forget to enter the raffle to the receive a free copy of Meredith and Rebekah's book, "Educating with Passion and Purpose" by DM'ing me and letting me know what you thought of the episode or sharing the episode in your stories and tagging me @teacher_renewed.
And of course, if you are ready for a little Boot Camp on Becoming a Transformational Instructional Coach then sign up here. We will get this boot camp started on Tuesday May 30th at 5pm MT! Can't wait to see you there!
This week's guest is the Designer Teacher and author of the book The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care!
Sarah Forst, empowers passionate special education teachers to feel more peaceful & purposeful by providing systematic reading resources designed with struggling learners in mind.
She is a former elementary special education teacher with a degree in design.
Ready to get started with explicit phonics instruction without the hassle? Check out Phonics by Design: The Complete Curriculum or download a NO PREP freebie here!
Having taught in pretty drastically under-resourced schools, Sarah is all too aware of the unreasonable demands put on teachers and therefore passionate about helping teachers lead more balanced lives, both by providing quality, easy-to-use classroom resources and promoting self care.
You can find Sarah at:
www.thedesignerteacher.com
Be sure to enter the raffle to receive Sarah's book The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care by either:
1) DM'ing or emailing me or
2) Sharing this episode on your Stories and tag me @teacher_renewed
I'm an upper elementary teacher abroad with a passion for helping teachers like you build thriving classroom communities. Why?! Because when we start with the heart, our students feel safe, loved, and ready to learn. Click here to read about my 4th-grade class's drastic transformation and how you can make simple adjustments in your flight path to soar off into the sunset!I’m also obsessed with helping busy teachers like you transform their classrooms from turbulent to thriving, from rocky and unexpected to calm and steady. We do this together by putting in the work to cultivate a strong classroom community. I believe that when you start with the heart, everything else will fall into place.
Because I experienced it firsthand…
I really hope you have enjoyed this 3 part series. I know I have!
In this final episode, I share how to build a plan to becoming a coach or even becoming a better coach.
I also announce the opportunity to be a part of my mini Boot-Camp called Becoming a (better) Coach! For more information, click here.
Let's talk about the fact that there are more models to coaching than what we have been practicing. In this episode we talk about the three buckets of coaching and how different models can fit into these buckets.
This is one of a three part series where I discuss the roadmap to becoming a coach, having learned a lot of lessons along the way.
In this first episode we tackle the four mindsets needed to be a powerful coach!
Teaching is hard but so rewarding. Many teachers believe that they must climb the ladder in order to prove themselves, but what if we as teachers could prove ourselves through our teaching? What if it wasn't about becoming an instructional coach or an admin but rather about being the best teacher?
Shari Solem has explored many pathways, even before becoming an educator, but none feel so impactful, so inspiring then being the best teacher she can be for her students.
Shari shares with us how she has found her why, how she shares that why with her students and what we as educators can do to be the best for our students. You can find Shari @mymessydeskblog on Instagram where she share her reflections, celebrations and the oh two important things we need to be sure to get right when teaching.
Tiffany Akai, M.Ed. is a mom, educator, coach, CEO and overall a brilliant human!
Tiffany has been with the profession for several years and brings program knowledge and coaching experience to the team.Once a kindergarten teacher, Tiffany now owns her own business called "Above the Grade" where she coaches and mentors in areas such as developmentally appropriate practices, instructional support, curriculum support, evaluation, diversity, equity, inclusionary practices, and business development.
www.inspirethedrive.com
This week, I go solo and not only share the benefits of laughter but also some of my favorite laughing moments as an educator. Enjoy the stories and be sure to share with me what has you laughing while at work by following me on IG and commenting on this week's episode!
Brittany Bigley is an educator, writer and inspirer.
On her website "The Adventuress" she shares stories from her adventures, travels, and encounters relating to my (and others’) spiritual transformation. As an educator she has experienced the ebbs and flows of hope and struggle but as she has worked on tapping into her own emotions and creativity, she has found more and more ways to sustain this work.
This episode will Inspire you as what Brittany shares is what so many of us have and/ or are experiencing. Take a listen and hear not only ways Brittany has been able to tap into her emotions and creativity but how you can too!
You can find Brittany at www.theadventuress.org
Meet Aimee Kovacevic!
By day Aimee is a teacher, by night she is a coach, mentor, kettlebell instructor, mother and wife. Aimee is also a published author and a business owner.
For as long as Aimee can remember, she has always wanted to be a teacher, and has been living that dream since 2010.
Teaching is Aimee's calling and is proud to say, "I am the teacher I wanted. I am the teacher I needed."
Despite the challenges that she has faced as a teacher, "It has always been the kids that kept me in the classroom...So much of who I am and what I have learned about myself is because of them. I do not regret anything about my journey, even when it was hard. I no longer resent my choice to become a teacher like I once did; I wouldn’t be who I am today without it."
In this episode Aimee shares her journey and includes so many nuggets of wisdom that all educators, especially teachers can use and learn from.
Check-out Aimee and be sure to enter into a drawing for Aimee's book by
1) Sharing this episode on Social Media and tagging @teacher_renewed
or
2) DM me and let me know a few things you took away from this week's episode
And if you do both, you get entered into the drawing 2x!!
You can find Aimee at the following:
www.theteacherslounge.co.nz
@the_teachers_lounge_nz
Cracked Open
This is a repeat episode of episode 48. In honor of Black History Month, it seemed powerful to highlight this very episode.
Happy Listening!
This is part 2 of this episode. Now that we know Dr. Aletha Harven better, we dig into her research around motivation and what we as educators can do to support the development of intrinsic motivation in our students as well as how we can better sustain in this work by grounding ourselves in our why, aligning our actions and setting up clear boundaries.
Dr. Aletha Harven is a university professor and global teacher educator with expertise in the areas of education, educational psychology, child and adolescent development, P-16 education, social justice teaching, teacher education and diversity, equity & inclusion. She is ALWAYS engaged in scholarly work related to racial and social justice, including publishing on equity-related topics and creating critical programming to address the needs of students from stigmatized and underserved communities. And, she designs and conducts teacher trainings in the US and Africa.
In this two part episode, Dr. Harven shares her journey in education all the while addressing her research and how teachers can motivate their students to do more!
You can reach/ find Dr. Harven at the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alethaharven/
email: alethaharven@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aletha-m-harven-ph-d-3b5762b5/
University Website: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-aletha-harven
Listen to this week's Teacher ReNEWed episode and hear more about these 5 Keys to being the best educator by being "just above average"!
And, in case you are curious to know where you stand in the continuum of burnout/ being just above average, take this quiz to find out. See if what you are doing is supporting you in sustaining and making a difference or if you are burning out. You might not need anyone to tell you where you are at, but the quiz questions help you to reflect on why and where you might be burning out AND gives you insight on what you can do to be even better all the while sustaining in this work.
Happy Listening,
Kelley
Teacher ReNEWed
This week's Teacher ReNEWed Podcast guest has not only seen what's possible, she has experienced it and has built it. Even if it means that she has to live in a state of "delayed gratification", the work and the "wait" are so worth it!
In this episode, Beth shares not only her passion but her expertise and insight on how to achieve what too many people think isn't possible in education.
Today, Beth serves as a consultant where she supports the efficacy and sustainability of education leaders. Her goal is to help these leaders bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be and ensure they can find ways to sustain while on the path toward transformation.
Beth argues that the MOST important job we have today in this country is educators; those of us shaping the next generation. And with this belief, she has gone all in to ensure that educators feel their importance and impact.
You can find Beth at www.bethnapleton.com
I feel like we hear people say this a lot, "Education is about the people, from students, to their families, to our staff" however, too often, for a lot of people, the logistics, operations, accountability, etc. seem to get in the way and suddenly people, our students, their families, our staff are at the bottom of the totem pole.
However, this is NOT the case of veteran educator Emily Castillo-Leon who takes to care of the people who are in her presence and her commitment to making a better life for all who she encounters.
Emily was a teacher, teacher coach, founding assistant principal, founding principal and currently serves as the Excecutive Director of Ethos Classical School, which Emily founded and where its doors opened in 2019.
In this week's episode, Emily shares the magic behind her school inclusive of how she and her staff care for the students to how she goes about hiring a dedicated highly effective staff.
If you want passion and the "how" to put people at the center of education, this episode is here to supply it!
Okay... as teachers we are everything to everyone all of the time... Everything seems important... yet because it all seems important suddenly nothing seems important? Ever been in this conundrum? If you are a teacher likely, you have. In this episode, I share four ways to be better equipped to keep the most important balls in the air and figure out the ones you can drop.
This is a very tangible episode and right in time for the New Year as you are likely setting some resolutions or goals to stay more on top of life! Well, if you implement these strategies, there is a much stronger chance you are going t meet those goals!
This is the episode to listen to if you want passion and to feel emblazoned by the importance of identity in education.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a veteran educator who had to leave the classroom due to following his partner's job from the United States to West Africa. While searching for a teaching job, Kwame needed connection to education and founded Identity Talks. A platform for educators to come together and talk well... identity in education.
In this episode Kwame lays it out... talking about his own identity and how that inspired him to become an educator as well as stepped on his soap box (so glad he did) about what needs to change in our education system and what the global community he has built to make these changes happen.
We are educators and we are tired. The break is nice but how much of the our break is truly relaxing? I have implemented four ways of being that have changed how I experience breaks that ALL educators need to do to maximize this time off. And guess what... it is not planning for the remainder of the year. So, before you settle into the chaos, take a listen to this episode and learn four great ways to make the most of your holiday break!
Maybe the name David Franklin isn't one you know well however if you are an educator, especially an administrator, you likely know the Facebook group called, "The Principal's Desk", which was founded by, you guessed it, Dr. David Franklin who is this week's Teacher ReNEWed podcast guest.It was amazing to sit down and talk to David about his journey in education (and the journey before is pretty noteworthy as well- which we dig into) and what compelled him to create the Principal's Desk which now has over 200k members.David is an award winning school administrator, education professor, curriculum designer, and presenter. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, East Bay, a Master’s Degree in Education Technology from National University, and holds a B.A. in Music from the University of California, San Diego.He is so humble and incredibly knowledgeable. If you want to get to know the man behind this movement, take a listen to this week's episode!You can find more about Dr. Franklin's work on his website! Happy Listening,
Jenna Wright, is not only a veteran teacher but also one of my amazing colleagues.
Jenna is also not only passionate about history but also her students! She openly celebrates her students and their successes. In fact at the heart of her social media presence are her students.
In this episode Jenna shares, her love of history and teaching and also goes into the concept of "Reality Pedgagogy" and how this practice drives her class.
I cannot wait for you to learn from Jenna and her expertise! Take a look at Jenna's IG! @historyat6000ft
Dr. Archie Moss has changed the lives of thousands of students from North Carolina to Tennessee as a teacher, principal, non-profit founder and educational consult. His success was even celebrated on the national level with a nod from Ellen DeGeneres and even an appearance on her show.
Dr. Moss has shown what is possible time and time again in education. On this week's Teacher ReNEWed Podcast he shares this energy and joy.
Archie will inspire you to shine and find the joy in education. And, if you are looking for more inspiration, take a look at his work as the founder of The Gentlemen's League which works to educate, empower, and enrich the lives of young men of color.
For this Giving Tuesday, you can consider making a donation to the The Gentlemen's League and support "cultivating joy in schools where boys of color can be holistically successful in school and life."
I cannot wait to share this episode with you and know you will leave feeling all the good feels because that is exactly what Archie is here to do.
Wait until you hear this episode with guest Bobby Morgan of the Liberation Lab!!
Bobby Morgan is a principal, writer, speaker, and consultant who works with other educators and administrators to promote equity and culturally responsive teaching practices. With over a decade in education, primarily in under-resourced populations, Bobby is passionate about cultivating the brilliance that already exists in Black and Brown communities. He holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with Math Specialization from Kean University and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from William Paterson University of New Jersey.
In this episode, Bobby speaks candidly about what he has learned as an educator and what we need and how we need to do things differently in education, especially for our communities at the margins who the system was not built for.
If you an educator who works in communities with predominantly students of color, Bobby's insight and passion will drive you to be all the better for your students.
https://www.instagram.com/liberation.lab/
https://www.myliberationlab.com/about
In this episode, I share more about my journey to a happier me and share ways in which we as an educator community can work to align our minds, hearts, and bodies to build a happier "us". Don't worry, I don't tell you to stop drinking. That was what I needed for me. That's not what everyone necessarily needs. And don't worry, this isn't a "woo woo" episode. Instead it is a "what we need" episode, to ensure we can be better for ourselves and ultimately sustain in this work.
If you are wanting to know me a little more deeply AND wanting to contemplate ways to be happier, then this episode is a MUST listen to!!
In this week's Teacher ReNEWed Podcast episode, I interview Dr. Wendy Birhanzel.
Dr. Birhanzel currently serves as the Harrison School District 2 Superintendent and has been recognized for her extraordinary leadership, from being named one of five recipients for Colorado Springs's Diversity Leader of the Year to also (just a week ago) named the state of Colorado's Superintendent of the Year.
In the episode, we dig into her work as a super and the belief she carries and acts on as the leader of one of the most racially and socio-economically diverse districts in the state of Colorado. We talk about what brought her to education and D2 and, how she has led through the pandemic.
Dr. Birhanzel has dedicated her life to educational equity and shows up time and time again for a community she believes, whole-heartedly, deserves EVERY opportunity our neighboring districts are provided.
Teaching is hard but so rewarding. In this episode, I guide you through 5 mindsets that I have seen the most successful teachers in education hold. Take a listen and put these into practice and continue to grow in your ability to be the best teacher you can be!
Take the Educator Persona Quiz and then visit our FB page and share your results!
Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach. It is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and received high ratings in 8 of 10 categories in a Harvard analysis of the nation’s top 25 social-emotional learning programs. The Harvard study’s authors say, “Conscious Discipline provides an array of behavior management strategies and classroom structures that teachers can use to turn everyday situations into learning opportunities.”
This week's, guest, Shannon Spray illuminates components of this model as she is just started her 10th year of teaching and only believes in what Conscious Discipline offers she uses it to ensure that she is not just cultivating students to be academically successful but successful in life.
You can learn more about CD by visiting their site and if you have specific questions for an educator who has seen the impact, then feel free to get ahold of Shannon via email at shannon.spray.34@gmail.com!
As October approaches, for those of us who have been in education, we know their is a steep dip in overall happiness during this month and you have likely heard of the the "Phases of a First Year Teacher".
I was recently a guest on The Teacher Hotline Podcast and shared essentially how I experienced all of the phases, particularly in my first year. For me, the "Disillusionment Phase" actually came pretty quickly. It hit me in my second week of teaching. Not only do I remember that, but it is documented in the journal I kept. However, I can honestly say, these phases were not unique to my first year. I experienced them in all my years of teaching, just to different degrees.
The "Disillusionment Phase" is a dark phase and a real one, however as I have worked on my own self and have coached teachers, I have found ways that we not only can shorten the phase, but turn that black ski slope into a bunny hill.
Take a listen to the this week's episode and find out how to ensure that you and/ or your teachers not only "survive" October but actually "thrive" in one of the most challenging months educators endure.
And be sure to sign up for my "First 10 Days of October Educator Happiness Challenge". It is a free challenge where daily, I will send you an email with a 2-10 minute quick challenge to support how we make it through this month! The more the merrier and I this challenge is EVEN BETTER when we do this alongside our educator besties!
Gail's Episode- Heart Math for Educators
Emily's Episode- Three Critical Ways to Support Educators toward Transformation
Educator Happiness Challenge
Vision Setting Exercise
Gail's careers and experiences are diverse. She obtained the rank of Master Warrant Officer (Administration, Finance, Training and Leadership) in the Canadian Forces Reserves, retiring in 1994. She then went on the Local Government with the City of Richmond with a variety of positions; Officer Supervisor, Public Relations and Human Resources Management.
In 2006, Gail took a vastly different becoming a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner from Windsong School of Healing. Reinventing herself yet again, Gail was HeartMath. She is certified in various HearthMath techniques and services including, The Resilience Advantage, Certified HeartMath Trainer program and the Resilient Heart, Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Course.
Gail's goal is to guide people to become more resilient and provide tools for self-management and stress reduction. And we all know, educators need this now more than EVER!
You can find Gail:
At her website: https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/CA/Chilliwack/104405992042925/Gail-Tremeer-Coaching
As well as on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-tremeer-b3056b212/?originalSubdomain=ca
In my first, third and fifth years of teaching, I found myself struggling to the point I didn't want to go to work. I had the Sunday blues like nobody's business... until I made a commitment to reset my classroom culture. Each time was a little different and each time was a little better.
You would think that by my fifth year of teaching I wouldn't need a classroom reset... but alas, I did. I was teaching brand new grade levels, and what I thought I knew and wanted to be true, did not come to fruition those first few weeks.
This was not my first classroom culture reset and believe it or not, it was not my last. When I started coaching teachers, I led many through various classroom resets. I supported teachers on the brink of not having their contract renewed to being nominated teacher of the year, who are still in the classroom, now leading schools, classroom, even policy.
I am excited to share these tried and true practices all packaged in a lovely formula.
I cannot wait for you to listen to this week's episode and hear from me the keys to a successful classroom reset!
Be sure to let me know what you think by leaving a review. You can also screen shot the episode and share it in your stories, tag a friend who might need the episode and remember to tag me as well!
Also, here is the link the Total Classroom Make-Over Workshop! Don't forget to sign-up by Friday, September 16th!
There is so much to do as an educator. If I had a magic wand, there is so much I would change and take off your plate. But because I don't have a magic wand, then we will just have to settle for my tried and true practices that I have learned and implemented overtime.
One of those practices was in fact simplifying my expectations. This could seem counter intuitive but it works wonders I promise.
Yes a mere two expectations can result in a SAFE and LEARNING classroom! In this week's episode you will learn what those two magic expectations are AND how to implement and uphold them!
Links for today's episode:
Total Teacher Make-Over Workshop
Book: Taught
Often described as a champion for marginalized communities, Delia Armstrong-Busby is an education hero in the state of Colorado! One of her greatest accomplishments was serving as the principal of a school located in a neighborhood rife with drug and alcohol abuse, gangs, unemployment and vandalism, she has created an orderly and safe learning oasis. Her management style can be characterized by vision, perseverance, team building and political savvy. This includes coordinating efforts of the police department, senior citizens, apartment managers, neighbors, realtors, parents, the business community, staff and students to mitigate the negative influences of the surrounding area, stressing the positive aspects of school life.
While having been "retired" for decades, Ms. Armstrong-Busby has no desire in stopping because she recognizes there is still too much work to be done.
Hear what she is up to, how she shifted education when she is in the throes of it and is still shifting education and a community through here leadership.
PS- As mentioned in the episode don't forget to sign-up for the Total Classroom Make-Over: From Mess to Success Workshop. You can find out all about it here!
And in case you want learn more about how I went from "mess to success", get a copy of my book "Taught" which you can find here.
I am a keen believer in the power of happiness and I know that there is no true definition of happiness because the source of happiness is ultimately different for everyone. However, wouldn't it be amazing if education was a source of happiness for ALL students? What if happiness was at the core of how we approached education? What if happiness was in fact our first priority? I would venture to say that more learning would actually happen.
In this week's episode I dive into the history of the American education system and consider what if... what if we approached education differently?
I am truly "happy" to get to share this episode with you! And, I really hope that if this sparks ANYTHING for you, to reply to this week's episode post, DM me or, email me and let me know what this episode is making you think!
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Emily Hoover really is a "people extraordinaire" and we are sooooo lucky to have her as a guest on the next Teacher ReNEWed Podcast! After nearly a decade of teaching, Emily decided to take a sabbatical to study at the University of Cambridge where her research centered on interrogating the ways in which school leadership impacted teacher wellness and self-determination. Building upon this research, Emily created a framework to promote socio-emotional wellness, using self-determination theory as a means to foster a solutions-oriented mindset. Which is the very topic in which this episode digs into. Emily is passionate about developing an evolving understanding of how she can make this world a better place. She is doing just that and I cannot wait for you to hear how you can build your own capacity!
Pernille Ripp is an expert in literacy and technology integration and dedicates her research and practice to developing engaged and empowered students and communities.
She is a teacher, speaker, author, blogger, and passionate advocate for education. She is the recipient of the 2015 WEMTA Making IT Happen Award; and the 2015 ISTE Award for Innovation in Global Collaboration.
Pernille’s current research interest is in creating passionate literacy environments within the restriction of our current educational systems to helping students fall in love with literacy again. She uses her own classroom as a laboratory, as well as learns from the many educators she works with across the world.
And, Pernille is this week's guest. Beyond the amazing books she writes and the incredible content Pernille teaches, in our conversation we dig into the ways teachers can lean into their passions and still have time to move students forward through teaching. You can follow Pernille’s work on Blogging Through The Fourth Dimension, her personal blog and a frequent Teach100 top-rated education blog.
You can find Pernille at https://pernillesripp.com/
And don't forget to enter a raffle to win one of Pernille's books. You can enter here or screen shot this episode and share it on your stories and remember to tag me @teacher_renewed!
Okay, we're human, we are all going to make mistakes, but it is always great when someone specifically tells us how to avoid these mistakes.
In this episode not only are you going to hear about three common mistakes to avoid, but I will talk you through HOW to avoid them in order to start the school year strong!
I also mention two amazing resources that you can download... for FREE to support you in starting the year off strong.
First 15 Days of School- Classroom Culture Planning Guide
Novice to Natural: A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Success
And if you want to dig in more deeply then I highly recommend you get a copy of my book Taught: A Memoir and Educator's Guide to Classroom Transformation and Student Liberation . It goes into detail of some of the stories I share in this episode, what I learned, and how to do better!
This week's guest is FULL of ways to ensure students feel safe, happy, excited at school. He shares ways in which staff and students can in fact infuse kindness across the school in its entirety!
Sam Stecher is a husband, dad, educator, author, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. He has provided instruction, training, and leadership at every level from elementary school to university institutions. And, when Sam saw a need to add more kindness in his school, he founded Mission Monday!
You can find Sam at www.missionmonday.com or on social media with the handle @samMMstecher
Ben Lindy currently serves as the president of the Cincinnati Pubiic Schools School Board. His work in education for the last two decades has evolved and is now driven by his experience as a classroom teacher, law school, Harvard, getting a education non-profit off the ground and most importantly being a parent.
Ben has seen extraordinary things happen in education and the most profound being watching students devour the opportunity to learn and be great members and leaders in this country. He explains, once you see what is possible, you can't un-see it and this is what drives Ben to do the work he does in education.
In this episode Ben and I talk parenting, politics (don't let that scare you), rage, hope, stories about his former students and so much more! I can't believe we fit so much into 30 minutes!
Listen to how Ben's passion his work on the policy end of things and how he goes about working to change the face of education.
Sheela Barot took the bar and failed... and failed again, then realized, the failing was a message for her to actually fulfill her dream as a teacher. After nine years as a classroom teacher, she found herself leaving due to not only medical issues but also system issues. After recognizing her life needed a shift, she found holistic healing and has embarked on a journey to improve hers and others health. In this time Sheela has found peace, health, and her way back to the classroom.
Sheela's story will inspire the masses, especially those of us educators who might be experiencing medical challenges or who are simply saying, "I don't want to do this anymore." You are not alone and sometimes that time away is EXACTLY what we need in order to find our way back to education. Just as Sheela has done.
If you are an educator wanting or needing a holsitic health coach who gets what you are going through, you NEED to get in contact with Sheela!
You can find Sheela:
IG @sheelabarot23 and @sheelabarotpoetry
www.sheelabarot.com
Imagine not only enduring the pandemic, but also teaching 600 students, raising a toddler, AND being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
This week's guest is truly inspiring as she in fact lived all of things simultaneously and yet has found a renewed love of teaching and a zest for life.
Christyn Waldrop is extraordinary and has energy to boot. She has been an educator for 12 years and has no plans stopping.
This week's episode will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and belief!
You can find Christyn @t1d.teacher and of course...
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it and tag me @teacher_renewed or leave a review! It would be an honor to have your feedback!
Meet Dr. Jordy Sparks, husband, dad, Director Of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at OUSD, educator, learner and DEI Coach.
I have had the great privilege of knowing Jordy for nearly two decades when he began his career as a teacher. Watching his journey in education from near and far, I have seen Jordy rise to the call for educational equity.
He shares this journey and provides tangible ways we as educators can do our part in the work toward equity!
Here's a little mini-episode! While short, it is filled with some sweet tips on how to embrace this summer and have one of your happiest summer's yet!
Here are the links from this episode:
Just Breathe Meditation
Pre-order your copy of "Taught" here or here via Amazon!
Check out the blog post that inspired this week's episode here.
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“Art is the most effective mode of communications that exists.”
-John Dewey
Today's guest is absolutely brilliant and sees teaching as an art form. She believes it takes design skills, innovation, and an open mind to meet her learners needs with relevant pathways. Larisa has developed a passion and set a goal to become an instructional artist, developing effective educational experiences for all learners.
In today's episode Larisa shares her career journey as a mom and educator who teaches in the art of STEM and who is moving mountains for her students when it comes to the courses she offers in the small town of Rifle, CO.
This is an episode you will need to listen to if:
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You are a teacher and parent
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You teach in a rural setting
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You teach multiple preps (especially in the field of STEM)
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You love your job but have found yourself contemplating something else due to burn-out
-You are driven to keep your learning at the heart of your work
In today's episode guest David Ryan Castro-Harris started Amplify RJ in March 2020 as he was finding that most people he talked to didn't know the term, much less how it applied to their lives. Thinking about how people's attention is often on social media, he decided to start sharing digital content on Instagramwhich is exactly where I found him and KNEW he had to be on the show!
When Covid-19 hit, he started providing interactive learning experiences on Zoom to help people go deeper in the work.
Amplify RJ envisions an equitable world where people use Restorative Justice practices in all relationships to meet the needs of their communities and exists to teach people the origins, philosophy, practices, and values of Restorative Justice by sharing knowledge across digital platforms, providing interactive learning experiences, and connecting people doing the work in various contexts around the world. And while David's reach is wide, he is providing a particular focus on the education system!
If you as an educator or your school are working to embrace and adopt true restorative justice practices into your school, you will want to listen to this episode.
Also, Amplify RJ is gifting Teacher Renewed listeners one FREE spot in his summer intensive. Applications are due, June 14th. Be sure to get yours in!
You can find all links to the episode here.
Also, this is the last week to enter the Gruvi Give-Away!
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It is so fun when you get to reconnect with extraordinary people and this episode allowed me to do just that. And this incredible person is passionate about the leadership of educators, especially teachers. As the founder and Chief Consultant of TransformED Leaders, Kendra Johnson works to eliminate the lone wolf in schools by developing teachers who:
- seek leadership opportunities
- want training & coaching
- can lead adults & teach
- will accept creative compensation
- don’t want to be a principal
If this sounds like you or someone you might know, then this episode is a MUST listen to. We don't all have to be principals or school administrators to be considered school "leaders". As teachers we are so much more and there are ways we can ensure that people see this (and even negotiate our pay), but it first starts with us!
If you are looking for a company that supports school leaders and districts by creating and delivering highly effective leadership training & coaching around our Love Leading Framework™, then definitely get in touch.
Linkedin: https://bookus.page/Johnson
FB: https://www.facebook.com/liveandleadtransformed
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamkendrajohnson/
Business #: 704-625-6598
Culture Over Content Founder and CEO, Ashley Mowder, is this week's guest! She is an expert in classroom. She is raw, real, and as an added bonus she has a really cool Scottish accent. She will pull you in with great insight and tangible ways to prioritize and improve classroom culture!
https://www.cultureovercontent.com
www.getgruvi.com
https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m4m7n0
Oh and remember to follow me on IG @teacher_renewed
As well as join the Teacher Renewed FB community!
Mariah Brobbey is an 8 year veteran educator AND... became a mama approximately two years ago. For six years her world was her students and now she is not only working toward equity daily with her students but is also whole-heartedly loving and energetically keeping up with a toddler. Oh and I probably should mention, she also co-leads the consulting business Mindful Equity!
If you are a parent and teacher, this episode is a must listen to as Mariah shares some great ways to make things work as a teacher and parent. Additionally, she dives into her equity work and imparts on us ways in which we can bring mindful equity into our classrooms!
Links from today's episode:
https://www.mindfulequity.org/
www.getgruvi.com
https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m4m7n0
Oh and remember to follow me on IG @teacher_renewed
As well as join the Teacher Renewed FB community!
In this episode, I share with you four foundational MUST HAVE skills to support novice teachers’ success. And by novice, I mean both brand new teachers and perhaps those who didn’t quite have the first year they had hoped.
I have seen these foundational skills work time and time again and I still use them to this day despite my “seasoned” time in classrooms and in schools. In fact, I come back to these skills when I cover a classroom or even when I am at a birthday party with my boys and I need to keep a large group of young people safe!
Coinciding with this episode is a 30 page Novice to Natural Resource Guide that digs even more deeply into these four foundational skills and comes with concrete ways to implement all. And, if you are wanting even more, you can sign up for my FREE 3 Day Novice to Natural Bootcamp that goes into detail about how to execute these four foundational skills!
Oh and don't forget to check the "Taught: A Memoir and Educator's Guide to Classroom Transformation and Student Liberation" landing page! It is full of information and goodies. Get in on the know with all things "Taught"!
And remember, please leave a review and let us know what you think of the show as well as follow me on Instagram @teacher_renewed!
Over the past nine years, Caitie has supported students and teachers as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, and ELL specialist. Her goal is to help elementary teachers create organized, joyful, and engaging classroom communities in which ALL students (and the teacher!) feel confident and successful.
In this episode Caitie shares the four foundations of relationships for educators and how to utilize these to build a classroom of connection.
You can find Caitie
IG: @caitiecupplesteaching
Website: https://caitiecupplesteaching.com/
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Here are some dreams I have had for myself:
-Become a mom (check)
-Write a book (almost check)
-Create a podcast (check)
-Have a best friend who will go to the ends of the earth with me and have her a guest on my podcast (check)
Jenn Bruns is not only my ends of the earth friend, she is also the guest on this week's podcast! Jenn is a wife, mom, veteran educator and an expert in the space of gifted students. She also has a kick-butt side hustle that not only brings her immense joy but also some pretty awesome supplemental income and trips to boot.
Besides lots of laughs, this episode will teach you the ins and outs of the world of Gifted Education AND share with you a little side-hustle fun. I learned so much in this episode and guarantee you will as well!
You can find Jenn @mile_high_wineaux_jbruns
Don't forget to sign-up for my book pre-launch community. With it comes pretty fun and spectacular opportunities, which you can learn more about in the link.
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In this episode you will hear from Karen Myrick. Karen has over 15 years of classroom experience (still teaching) and is also a certified mindfulness instructor. Her mission is to help educators implement mindfulness in their classrooms with the key being, we must start with ourselves. Listen and see how Karen started this practice when she was at the crux of burning out and her options were to learn how to better care for herself or leave. She chose to learn and has been able to remain in the classroom and embody so much more joy and resilience for herself, her colleagues and her students.
If you are interested in starting a mindfulness practice got yourself and in your classroom you can reach out to Karen via: email: contact@myrickmindfulness.com Instagram: @themindfulteacher.co Website: https://www.themindfulteacher.co/
And remember to get in touch with me: Follow me on IG @teacher_renewed Email me: kelley@teacherrenewed.com And visit my website: www.teacherrnewed.com
This episode is for ALL educators- whether you are an admin, coach, teacher.... you will want to listen!
Nita Creekmore, has been in education for 17 years, 13 of those spent as a Classroom Teacher and the last four as an Instructional Coach. With a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership, she knows ALOT about education. In this episode she shares her insight and wisdom around topics of diversity and equity and not only how we as educators can be more inclusive and thoughtful but helps us embrace the turbulent time and see the light.
You can find Nita:
IG, Twitter, & FB- @loveteachbless
Website: www.love-teach-bless.com
Twenty year veteran teacher, online health and nutrition expert, and Reiki Master, Christine Johnson, shares how after ten years in the classroom, she finally began prioritizing her health and well-being, how that has changed how she feels overall including helping her sustain in this work. Christine shares concrete ways educators can work to prioritize balance and health in our very demanding and hectic lives.
You can find Christine on:
- IG @christine_johnsonc2tc
- FB Christine Johnson
- Email: momnteach@hotmail.com
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LeeAnn Meredith, 20 year educator veteran and mindfulness master shares with us, the power of using mindfulness to support our classroom management including concrete ways to implement mindfulness in our classrooms!
You can find LeeAnn at https://www.leeannmeredith.com/
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Cultivating a liberatory classroom doesn’t just happen. It has to be intentional. And this intentionality starts with reflection. In this episode I ask 10 questions to help guide you in your journey to a liberatory classroom. We will discuss the definition of liberatory pedagogy and will guide you through a vision setting exercise that will further support in your cultivation of a classroom that truly promises liberation.
For the guide visit here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u5w9o6
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Have you left the classroom but missed it and contemplated going back? Or, are you considering leaving, like I know so many educators have contemplated, especially lately? Meet a teacher turned admin turned teacher, Anissa Miller, who found her way back to the classroom as a teacher and has found ways to sustain in the work after nearly 25 years as an educator.
Learn her secrets to sustainability, how the grass is not always greener, and what it means to be a humble leader.
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Following our vision and doing what we believe is right sometimes exactly what our students need and exactly what we need as educators. In today's episode, third year teacher, Jessi Rodriguez, shares her journey as a new teacher in Minneapolis, MN where she moved a mere month after George Floyd was murdered and was teaching students within this very community. Learn how she embraced the turbulence, unrest, and the healing her students needed and all that she has learned along the way.
You can follow Jessi @msjrod5thgrade
And you can find the standards she uses from Learning for Justice here: https://www.learningforjustice.org/sites/default/files/2017-06/TT_Social_Justice_Standards_0.pdf
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Has teaching ever felt like life or death? This was the reality for Jill, but it wasn't that she felt it, it had become her reality. With this reality, she set down a path for change, knowing that this didn't have to be her truth or anyone else's. Listen to what Jill learned when confronted with a disease that required her to make tough choice and as she shares what other teachers can do to make the work more sustainable for all!
You can find Jill at https://selfnurturedteacher.com/
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This was a question that was on my heart and mind three different times in my teaching career (my first, third, and seventh years). In this introductory episode, I share with listeners my journey in education and what has ultimately inspired me to create this podcast. If you are asking yourself the question posed in the title, wondering how much longer you can sustain, and/ or are looking for inspiration and ways to sustain, listen to this episode, and hear how this podcast will support you in answering these very questions!
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Have you ever wished for something as an educator? Made a wish for your students? Yourself? Your school? Well if you have any wishes, this is a perfect episode to listen to! Guest Jedd Hafer, author, speaker and peacemaker guru shares his humor, zest and wisdom regarding how to educate our students who need the most love (and have a funny way of showing it), how to have hope in education (especially during this very turbulent era), and how to make our wishes come true!
You can find Jedd at https://mission-peace.org/ and really all over the internet because well... he is awesome!!! Check out the 11 books he is written too. So much fun!
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Coming Spring 2022!
In this podcast, host Kelley Pomis, 20 year veteran educator, will speak to guests who support the wellness and effectiveness of educators. Educators will leave with hope, inspiration, and ways to improve not only their schools and classrooms but also their lives.