Green and Growing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sarah Nerswick & Hannah Wedger
The Green & Growing Podcast’s mission is to provide ideas, inspiration, collaboration and community through growth-professional and personal for agriculture education teachers.
Join us for the inspiring conclusion of "Classroom Catalysts: Strategies for Empowered Teachers."
In this final episode of the mini-series, we emphasize the importance of continuous professional development and staying connected with your teaching community.
Discover actionable takeaways for embracing your role as a catalyst, prioritizing lifelong learning, and fostering supportive connections.
Plus, don't miss our special announcement about "Germinate Empowered" as your next step in catalyzing growth.
Thank you for being part of this transformative journey, and remember, you have the power to inspire change in education!
Register for Germinate Empowered TODAY!
Join host Hannah in this episode of the Green and Growing podcast as we explore the transformative concept of the Learning Loop 🔄
Discover the core elements that make up the Learning Loop - learning, applying, feedback, and relearning - and how they can enhance the learning experience. Learn how educators and instructional designers can use the Learning Loop as a practical checklist for improved teaching.
Tune in to uncover real-world success stories and gain valuable tips for implementing the Learning Loop in your educational endeavors 🍏
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
Friends, let's delve into the digital realm with Tech-Infused Classrooms: Enhancing Learning with Technology 💻
Learn how to harness the power of technology to boost student engagement and participation while preparing them for a tech-driven world. We'll guide you through practical strategies for integrating digital tools into your lessons, tailored to your specific discipline. Additionally, explore the vital aspects of digital literacy and online safety to create a secure and responsible learning environment for your students.
🎧Tune in now to revolutionize your teaching with technology.
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
You might have heard that Germinate is coming back in January. Here is a quick overview of what to expect at Empowered!
Let's embark on a journey into the world of education and innovation with "Bridging Disciplines: The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration." ⛵️
Join us as we explore the profound impact of collaborative learning across diverse fields. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration brings forth fresh perspectives, ignites creativity, and cultivates problem-solving and critical thinking skills in both educators and students.
Uncover how this collaborative approach enhances student engagement, relevance, and inclusivity, making learning a dynamic and real-world experience.
Finally, hear about the professional growth, skill development, and supportive communities that blossom when educators unite across disciplines.
Tune in to unlock the transformative potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in education 🎧
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
Did you know that almost 50% of teachers feel unprepared to manage their classrooms?!
Friend, do I have good news for you. There IS a way to build positive relationships with students, increase learning, and improve your classroom culture.
Listen to today’s episode to learn classroom strategies that you can implement in your classroom TODAY so that you feel more relaxed, prepared, and confident to teach your students.
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
Discover effective strategies and techniques that go beyond words to captivate your students' attention, foster a positive learning environment, and ensure active participation.
Whether you're an educator or a student, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion on the subtle yet impactful ways to enhance classroom dynamics and keep everyone engaged.
Tune in and learn the secrets to creating a truly captivating classroom experience.
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
Prepare for an electrifying episode where we dive into the thrilling world of catalysts and their power to ignite communities. In this exhilarating exploration, we uncover the secrets behind what makes a catalyst tick and how they set off a chain reaction of connection and belonging.
Discover the science and magic behind catalysts in our lives, whether they're found in unexpected places or hidden within ourselves. Join us as we embark on a journey through inspiring stories, captivating insights, and actionable tips to become a catalyst for change in your own community.
Tune in and get ready to be energized as we delve into the dynamic forces that can transform ordinary situations into vibrant, tight-knit communities. Don't miss out on this high-octane episode that will leave you eager to become a catalyst in your world.
And if you want more, come visit us over on the Green and Growing Education page!
Did you know that 96% of schools hold at least one fundraiser per year?
And of those 96% of schools, 1 out of 3 say their school has 5 or more fundraisers per year. That’s a lot of fundraisers!
There may be a way for you to gather new fundraising ideas that will allow you to stand out and make some cash for your classroom, club and beyond.
Our download of ideas will help you plan a fundraiser that will bring money in for your club which means you can take students on field trips without having to worry about the cost. The real value is you will get unique ideas that you can implement with ease.
And having a unique fundraiser that is easy and profitable is what you want, right?
What if I told you there was a way that you could head into fundraising season with new and fresh ideas?
Well friend, there IS a way!
We brought back a highly rated Germinate Conference session from Tessa Meyer all about Fundraising Tips and Tricks just for you this fundraising season.
Whether you have just started fundraising, are starting up in just a few weeks, or you don't have any fundraisers on the calendar...this podcast episode is for you!
Disruption means to provoke change. A mission is an important assignment. Join us on this podcast episode to see if you are on a mission to cause disruption!
Get started learning all the Social Emotional Learning things from our SEL specialist teacher Katie Green!
This question is brought up every year, at almost every call the G&G is on with teachers. How can I manage my job and my life well? Hannah has the tips to get you closer to your goal today on the podcast!
You probably get evaluated on personalized learning you provide your students. What if that task we even easier? Listen to Sarah's mini-training today to see how you can do JUST that!
Join Cassidy for Day 2 and learn how you can save some time next school year and still create engaging lessons!
Dive into the first day of Ag Teacher How To's week with Sarah. Have you ever equated successful programs with the amount of plaques on the wall, banners hanging from the ceiling or trophies in the thropy case? Are you ready to get a new perspective on what success is? Take a listen and share your takeaways on IG and tag @greenandgrowingedu
Welcome to summer ☀️ agriculture teachers!
This is your season of growth, renewal, and opportunity!
As the school year draws to a close, it's time to shift gears, recharge, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Let’s explore three essential aspects for you to lean into this summer: rest, reflect, and get ready.
By embracing these elements, you can find the motivation and inspiration necessary to continue nurturing young minds and cultivating a thriving agricultural education community.
Are you afraid of going all in? Listen to this episode to get encouraged and excited to take the leap!
In this episode, we dive into the common myths and misconceptions surrounding the act of asking for help. Join us as we debunk these beliefs and explore the true power and benefits of seeking assistance.
Myth #1: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
Myth #2: If they aren't from my state, they can't help me.
Myth #3: Other people are busy, and I don't want to be a burden.
Myth #4: I just have to do it by myself.
Join us for an eye-opening discussion that challenges these myths and encourages a healthier, more productive mindset about asking for help. It's time to break down the barriers and embrace the strength and growth that comes with reaching out to others.
Do you ever feel like you don’t try a new thing in fear of failing? I get it, it’s a common response. There is a way to get out of the funk of not trying. And it can be done in three simple steps. Listen in to find out how.
Light up your end of the school year with 'The Bonfire'🔥- the ultimate celebration for teachers to burn the bad and embrace the good!
Join us as we virtually gather around the flames, letting go of the stress and struggles of the past year and basking in the glow of our achievements. No need to dress up, just come as you are and let the warmth of community and positivity ignite your spirit. 🎉
Tune in to our podcast episode as we share what to expect. 🎧
Don't miss out on this fiery finale to the school year - The Bonfire awaits! ❤️🔥
Listen in on this session on Germinate 2020 with Abby & Blake Campbell! Learn how you can empower yourself (and your officers) to communicate the value of your chapter to the world!
Link for your content calendar template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PAd9EbHSsZxSanK5VfKA_oiIDI9IG9pii0F_eocqgCs/copy
You heard me right.
Sales skills are teacher skills. 👏🏻
And I will scream it from the rooftops. 🏢
Wanna know why??
Check out the latest episode of Green and Growing! 🎧
Just yesterday an agriculture teacher beamed as she told me how she used to dread parent communication and now that she
Tried something new
Had a mentor
Got around an encouraging community and
Had a positive attitude…
She feels empowered on those calls.
Having that kind of 180 on a task that you cringe about turning it into something you can do with ease is intriguing right?
Tune into this weeks podcast with @sarahnerswick about the 4 ways you can increase your teacher confidence!
We all want to be green and growing, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to go next! Check out our podcast episode #152 as Jessica shares more about the various professional growth opportunities in the world of being an Ag teacher! #greenandgrowing #podcast #spotify #applepodcast #anchor #googlepodcast #weekly #VC #spotlightteacher #MVC #QHT
Do you have that one cousin that always comes off as passive aggressive? Or that aunt that thinks her cooking is great but it’s really not? They most definitely are not self-aware. But we aren’t talking about them on this episode, we are talking about you!
It's a THROWBACK to one of our favorite Germinate Nation Chapter sessions with Janyel Taylor 🌱
Feeling like the National Chapter Program is a huge undertaking and you have no idea where to get started? If so, this session is for you! The National Chapter Program allows FFA chapters to develop well-rounded members through diverse activities in Growing Leaders, Building Communities, and Strengthening Agriculture. Through this session you will learn the “why” behind the National Chapter program, tips and tricks on how to get started, planning ideas with your chapter, and how to follow the rubric to get the most points possible! The Lakewood Ranch FFA Chapter has been a nationally ranked chapter since 2014 and have been National Finalists twice. The value the National Chapter Program holds is incredible so let’s expand your chapter’s award program today!
Want a peek behind the scenes of Green and Growing Education? Come get a little glimpse at what’s been going on!
The new year is here and after a few weeks out of the classroom, it can be a bit difficult to reign your students back in and get them fully engaged in your lessons.After all, students have just gone from being hyped up on Christmas candy, holiday fun and staying up too late to jumping back into early alarm clocks and are expected to be on their best behavior from 8am-3pm Monday through Friday.Not to mention, it’s that time of the school year that seems to drag on with very few breaks in between, so it’s completely understandable that, as a teacher, you would be in search of new classroom strategies to implement so that your students feel excited and ready to learn.The good news is that there is absolutely a way that you can make the second half of the school year work for you, not against you!As you ring in 2023 in the classroom, we encourage you to implement one or all of these 4 classroom management strategies in order to create a collaborative learning environment for your students.
The new year is here and after a few weeks out of the classroom, it can be a bit difficult to reign your students back in and get them fully engaged in your lessons.
After all, students have just gone from being hyped up on Christmas candy, holiday fun and staying up too late to jumping back into early alarm clocks and are expected to be on their best behavior from 8am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Not to mention, it’s that time of the school year that seems to drag on with very few breaks in between, so it’s completely understandable that, as a teacher, you would be in search of new classroom strategies to implement so that your students feel excited and ready to learn.
The good news is that there is absolutely a way that you can make the second half of the school year work for you, not against you!
As you ring in 2023 in the classroom, we encourage you to implement one or all of these 4 classroom management strategies in order to create a collaborative learning environment for your students.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉
Not sure what to do with students that first day back after winter break?
Need a fun activity for January?
The Green and Growing Team has got you in this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast! 🌱
Are your students stepping away from the plate rather than stepping up to the plate?
Are you having a hard time filling CDE teams?
On this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast we have a roundup of ideas from our Evergreen Group members on how to increase CDE engagement in your program!
This episode was recorded LIVE with the Here By The Owl crew at Summer Germinate. We share some fun ideas for FFA meetings and how to empower your students to help!
How do you organize SAEs?
What are the ways to get students excited?
Tell me the strategies you use!
Join Cassidy Shelton who will tell us how she organizes SAEs within her classes and ways she gets students excited about their projects. She will also help provide strategies you can use to make SAEs less daunting for students.
We all love a good routine, right? 🙌
Check out 👀 this episode to see how Jacklyn Bond has helped get her students back on track with their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects.
She has implemented SAE Folders for all agriculture students. 👊🏼
Students get these folders out every Friday for devoted AET journal entry time. In these folders are student login information sheets, AET resources and grading rubrics, SAE final project options, and a weekly AET checklist to help her students stay on top of their records for their projects, time in class, community service, and FFA activities.⭐️
Y'all asked and Laura Crosby is answering. 🎙
On this episode we answer some of your questions about SAE Visits.
⭐️How to set them up?
⭐️How to prepare students?
⭐️And when I'm visiting, what the heck should I do?
Let us know your favorite parts of this episode over on our social media pages!
So your students have an SAE...What next?
Our very own Sarah Nerswick is going to share a little things she did in her classroom called the SAE Expo 👀
She is going to walk us through what it is, where it all began and how you can do an SAE Expo in your classroom 🌲
Listen in to Episode 139 of the Green and Growing Podcast and get all the tips and tricks!
AND THEN...tell us all about how you have used it in your classroom!
Katie Rittenhouse is the queen of SAE's. Come along for amazing tips and tricks from the queen herself.
What do piñatas, rubber ducks, charcuterie boards and balloons all have in common? 🧐
Community Service activities! 🙌
If you're scratching your head going "wait, what?!", this is an episode you don't want to miss! ⭐️
Learn how to create new community service projects that are fresh, fun and bring the value in episode 137 of the Green and Growing Podcast 🌱
Let's talk community service in YOUR Ag Program 🍎
How do you empower 🙌 your students to take action and serve the community?
How do you support👍 students in these processes?
How do you identify👇needs in the community?
Our good friend Cecily Gunter is in the house to answer ALL the questions and share what she does in her program!
If I told you I had a service learning project that made animal nutrition hands-on and exciting, while providing a high quality community service project and conducting agricultural research for your students, would this be something you would be interested in? I thought it would be!
Chickens for Charity is a service-learning project where students in Animal & Plant Science conduct a 4-week research project to determine how nutrition affects broiler growth. Poultry products are then donated to a local soup kitchen where students volunteer to feed their community. Watch this session and download my takeaways so you can easily integrate this service-learning project into your curriculum and POA!
Want a community service project that is ongoing, low cost and low time commitment? 🏙
What about one that is housed in your classroom for students to work on when they have time? ⏰
Look no further 👀
This week on the @greenandgrowingedu podcast we have @sarahnerswick on and she is going to talk all about a community service project she had in her classroom called serving space 🤩
Listen in to episode 134 to get all the details 🎧
And then tell us how you are going to use this in your classroom in the comments on IG⬇️
Want to learn about an easy way to market your fundraiser?
Caseelynn Johnston is on the podcast to share about her tride and true way to market her program and how that plays into a successful fundraiser 📸
This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Bored of your current fundraisers? 😑
Stuck in a fundraising rut?🦌
Ready to find a fundraiser that does not feel like a fundraiser?👍
From Rodeos🐎to Steak Dinners🍴to Community Outreach🗣, our Evergreen Group friends, Allison Heald and Tim Davis give us all the details on how to break the typical fundraiser mold and try something new ⭐️
You know what sells? 🤔
Things that people can buy EMOTIONALLY 💚
How much more likely are you to buy the wreath from the kid who told the story about how the wreath is helping their chapter sponsor a local animal shelter versus the kid who just asks for the sale? 🎄🐕
Teach the students to tell the story of the fund. Remember you aren’t raising money, you are raising opportunities! 📖
This is just one tip we share on this weeks episode of the Green and Growing Podcast. Tune in to episode 131 to hear ALL the tips we have when it comes to sales skills 💵
Want some notes to help you teach your students? Check them out here!
So your chapter needs to raise a few bucks? 💸
What the best way to go about that? 🤔
What are the most successful fundraisers? 💰
What are the flops? 👎
Abbey Brown joins us to dish all the deets on successful fundraisers for your program in this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast.
Check out Abbey's Specialist teacher page!
Have you ever...
....felt like your classroom was completely out of control?
...felt like your students just don't listen to directions?
...felt like you are answering a gazillion questions every day?
If you nodded your head yes! Then this is the podcast episode for you! Join Hannah as she chats about non-verbal classroom management and the impacts it can have in your classroom.
Can we talk about one of my favorite TEACHER things?
EXIT DIRECTIONS
I learned about Exit Directions 6 years ago when I started teaching in a new school district.
Here’s the general idea. You just finished giving instructions on what the students will be doing in class. You’ve explained the worksheet to them or walked them through the lab and now you want them to begin their work. You are EXITING the teaching stage!
Okay PAUSE for a minute, have you ever given directions only for your students to have a million questions almost immediately after they begin working? ME TOO! (Exit Directions will completely clear this up!)
Okay-want to hear more? I thought you might. Join Hannah on this episode to hear all the details!
And if you want Exit Direction templates-Here you GO!
Come with us from the beginning to the end..of Group Work
Join Hannah and Sarah as they chat through how to get students into groups, sweet set up ideas, how to manage group work and how to wrap up well.
We take you on that journey from beginning to end in episode 127.
Can your students start class without you there?
Sounds like a dream 💭 right?
Well friends, that dream can become a reality when you focus on starting class strong with routines, structure, and consistency!
How do you do that?
Listen to Episode 126 to find out how one simple strategy can…
Provide predictability
Increase comfort
Decrease power struggles
Increase security and trust
Within the four walls of your classroom!
What to do that first day or week of school? ✏️
Join Sarah to hear some of the top activities for first day/week of school 🍎
She will cover activities like Investigate the Teachers, back-to-school stations, setting expectations, syllabus scavenger hunt, practicing expectations and more! 🌱
Let us know which one is your favorite!
From best engagement strategies to best teacher footwear-we cover it all in PART 2 of You Asked, We Are Answering!
Y'all asked and the G&G Team is answering. 🎙
On this episode we answer some of your questions about SAE Visits, Teacher Evaluations and Curriculum Mapping. 🍎
It's all packed up and ready for you to listen 🧳
The gangs all here AND we are rollin' in the minivan!
Join us as we answer some of the questions that didn't get answered during the Germinate Teacher Panel.
Hop in and buckle up for the ride.
So I signed up for Germinate, now what?!
This episode is ALL about how to get the MOST out of your GERMINATE conference experience 🌱
Login to the conference site and get ready to take some notes.
Time to do a little hand raising 🖐🏼
Raise your hand 🖐🏼 if you think of yourself as a teacher?
Raise your hand 🖐🏼 if you think of yourself as a leader?
Sometimes the 2 go hand in hand and other times we question our leadership abilities 👫
Join Hannah for a quick leadership chat on how to channel your inner leader and help your students find their leadership abilities as well 🎉
We gathered a few Germinate Speakers on summer break☀️
and THEN we asked them a few questions 🤨
They dropped some GOLD 🌈 you wont want to miss!
It’s that time of year where we are reflecting on the past and planning for the future. Join Hannah to get a quick reminder of how goal setting can really elevate your professional development this summer!
Do you wish you had access to a list of ag teachers that specializes in a certain area? 🏈
Maybe you are looking for guidance on how to coach your judging team or how to complete a successful application.
We are excited about this week's podcast which introduces our specialist roster. 🎉
Be sure to tune in as we explain how you can connect with these individuals.
Ok.
We have all gotten that text message that has one word and is vague. There is no tone of voice or facial expressions to help you determine the meaning of the words in the message.
You need better communication techniques, right?!
Enter in The Reason I Say That.
Y'all love Why Do You Ask? and this is an addition to that communication technique to add further clarity in a conversation whether it be in real life or via text messages.
Join Hannah and Sarah as they walk you through how to communicate better at work and at home!
Did you know we are changing some things up for Summer 2022 Germinate?
Listen in on episode 115 to learn all about what's to come this July!
You’ve heard of the fire triangle right? What if I told you that you have a teacher fire! And the things you do everyday that can build your fire OR burn you out? Take some time to hear from Sarah about how you can tend your teacher fire!
This could have been an email 📧 the dreaded meeting that has no purpose, goes way longer then expected with that one person who always asks a million questions at the end! We get it, we also like to have meetings that are meaningful. Listen to the Quick How To and learn how to make the meetings you run more meaningful!
It's that time of year 🤪
Do you find yourself asking for your student's attention again and again and again and again?
Let's jump back in to some oldies but goodies for the last few weeks of the school year to make our lives a bit less chaotic and a bit more calm.
Listen to episode 112 of the Green and Growing podcast for a refresher of cues and attention getters 🖐🏼
It's the end of the year and let me guess, you're feeling 🥴😣🤕🥵
I'm also guessing that you're looking for ideas that work for any class and are low prep, high engagement 🔥
Green and Growing has gotchu covered 🌱
Pop in some earbuds and listen to episode 106 of the Green & Growing podcast to get lesson and engagement ideas as we wrap up the 2022 school year.
In the comments below drop some emojis to show us how you're feeling this time of year ⬇️
The story I'm telling myself is...💭
Do you ever find yourself in the position where someone emails and asks a question and you immediately go to the worst case scenario😬
Admin: Hey Hannah, do you have time to chat after school?
Hannah's Brain: OMG I am totally going to be getting in trouble, I don't think I've done anything wrong but this definitely cannot be anything good...and I don't even have time after school. oh no, oh no, oh no🌪
-Enter in the magical QUESTION-
"Why do you ask?"
Let's run through the admin scenario again using this magical question.
Admin: Hey Hannah, do you have time to chat after school?
Hannah: Why do you ask?
Admin: I was approached by a local Ag Company and they have some funds they would donate to the Ag Program, I would love to get your help with how to best utilize these funds.
Hannah's Brain: This is freaking great news!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Join Hannah and Sarah for episode 101 of the Green and Growing Podcast where we chat all about how you can utilize this question in all parts of your life. We even do a little role playing for you🎧
Tell us what your fav part of the episode is below⬇️
Have you had your banquet yet? Or are you in the throws of planning and executing it?
Us too!
Today, join @sarahnerswick as she talks through some ideas, unpopular opinions and planning needs about banquet!
Buckle Up friends for a quick Minivan Chronicles episode.
Hannah covers 7 say this, not that phrases that you can use in your classroom today!
Have you ever thought about the impact of your words?
What are you students saying about their experience with you at home, or even years after they leave your classroom?
You have the power to impact your students just with you words.
Specifically, how you encourage them!
Jump over to your favorite podcast app and listen along as @sarahnerswick chats through ways to encourage your students and help have that POSITIVE lasting impact on your students!
Why are green pants and a black shirt on Monday a thing?
Because we’ve decided to take control over our decisions using the Lazy Genius way!
Hannah & Sarah were so inspired by Brooke Hall’s Virtual Coffee about the book the Lazy Genius Way they sat down to record a podcast about their implementation of the strategies laid out by author Kendra Adachi!
Join us over where you love to stream your podcasts!
What is ONE decision you’ve made once and stick to it!
Example:
Grant has the same lunch everyday
Brooke changes the date on the board before she leaves everyday
Sarah has breakfast for dinner once a week
Hannah puts gas in her minivan every Sunday
Head over to Instagram and tell us yours!
If there were a way for you to connect and share with other ag teachers, that's something you would be interested in, right?!
Germinate Speaker Applications are OPEN🌱
When you are a speaker at Germinate you will have the opportunity to lead others in the industry and sharpen your skills presenting and mentoring 🪴
Join Hannah for Episode 105 of the Green and Growing Podcast to learn more about the opportunities that await you.
Throwback time! 🤠
Hear Sarah bring back an old Quick How To about student generated parent emails. 📧
Learn the what, why, how and tips for implementing this communication practice with your students! 👩🏻🏫
Stress versus Overwhelm.
Are you feeling one of these?
Recently, while listening to the new Brene Brown book, Atlas of the Heart, I learned the difference between stress and overwhelm.
What I can tell you is I have experienced them both this year.
Tune in to episode 103 of the Green and Growing Podcast to join Hannah in the minivan and learn more about the difference between stress and overwhelm.
If there were a way you could raise trout 🐟in your classroom that would be something you would want to learn more about, right?
Jennifer McCauley is on the Green & Growing Podcast this week talking about all the fishy things 🎣
Tune into episode 102 Trout in the Classroom to learn how you can get a tank full of fish for your students!✨
Do you ever feel like your FFA unit doesn’t hit the way you want? Check out this episode for why this may be happening and how to spice your FFA unit up next time!
Episode 100 of the Green and Growing Podcast is here 🌱
WAYYY back when Green and Growing was just starting Sarah decided to start the podcast to house First Friday Webinar recoding audios.
Today we have Sarah and Hannah hosting with the G&G Team as regular guests as well as other amazing Ag Teachers ✨
It has been an amazing ride and we cannot thank y'all enough for listening 🎧
This episode will be a little treat with the whole team chatting about G&G things and some other sweet treats!
Substitute teachers are on every teachers wish list this year 📝
So how do we set our subs up for success, so that they want to come back to your class each and every time?!
Cara will share all her tips and tricks for keeping subs happy and coming back!
Listen to episode 99 of the Green and Growing Podcast🌱
Sarcasm is my second language. 🗣
But...should I use sarcasm in the classroom? 🤷♀️🤷
Jump in the minivan 🚙with Hannah and chat about the pros and cons of using sarcasm in the classroom 👩🏻🏫
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Purposeful action is moving forward one step at a time towards a goal 🥅
“The first step is always the most difficult, the second is the next most difficult.”
Just by beginning the process of growth, you are motivated by the meaning of the action 🏃♂️
Instead of having a to-do list be very intentional about picking purposeful actions to take 📝
3 Steps to Take Purposeful Action
- Pick one specific action ☝️
- Make a plan ⏰
- Execute ✅
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
How awesome would it be if that statement were true?
One of the top killers of happiness is an offense.
Sometimes it's not what was said but who said it.
Other times it's not related to the person who said it at all.
We have all been offended at one point or another and if we are honest, we know that we have probably also offended someone else.
What can we do? How can we be better?
Listen in to Episode 96. UnOffendable to learn a few tips and tricks on how to be a person who does not offend and is not offended.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Do you want to connect better with your Chapter Officers in the new year? Sarah has a quick how-to on how you can feel more connected with your officer team.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What did Green & Growing Education do this year?
Sarah and Hannah give you the 2021 Wrapped for Green & Growing; Germinate, Virtual Coffee, Team Retreat and more!
Stick around to the end to get a hint of what's to come in 2022.
8 weeks! 8 weeks until FFA Week is here 🤩
Don't stress about the planning. Don't worry about the day.
Just give this podcast episode a little listen and then dream, delegate and deliver a stress-free FFA Week 💛💙
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? 💃🏻
Learn to play the piano 🎹
Pursue a higher degree 🎓
Try out for the NBA 🏀
Can I let you in on a little secret? 🤫We have all experienced failure at some point. Even New York Times Best Selling authors have started at a point where they were writing crappy books.
What if I told you that chasing failure was the quickest way to success? Would you believe me? 🤔
Tune in to episode 92 of the Green and Growing podcast to learn how failing might actually be the quickest way to finding success.
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If there were a way you could easily wrap up class each and every day that's something you would be interested in, isn't it?
Wrap Up Actions have changed the end-of-class game for me. Gone are the days of ending class by saying, "well, that's it" or "please stay in your seat until the bell rings".
Check it out...
Here's what you do.
1) Print off the Google Doc and cut each box out. Print on colored paper so it's quick and easy for the students to locate.
2) Tape the Wrap Up Actions mini sheet to each desk, table, or lab station.
3) Use it EVERY DAY. Consistency is key with this.
Now you have it ready to use!
So when you get near the end of class tomorrow, direct students to the Wrap Up Actions sheet and tell them what number/task to complete.
Give them a specific amount of time to complete the task (you might make this time longer or shorter depending on how close you are to the end of the class).
Then, wrap up with having 1-40 students share out.
I love these wrap up actions for so many reasons; you can use them in ANY class, you can stretch or shorten how long it takes to complete them by giving them more or less time to complete the wrap up action and you can call on one, two, 25 or ALL of your students to share their answers.
Have fun wrapping up those classes friends!
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You’ve heard of wonder week. You know it’s all about inquiry based learning. How do you take wonder week to the next level? Join Sarah in episode 90 of the green and growing podcast to learn #allthwthings
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What does every student (and really every human) want? 🤷♀️
To feel known and seen in a safe environment💚
So how can you make your student connections count?🙌🏽
Jump in the minivan with Hannah as she runs through some of the things that work well in her classroom.
Episode 89 on the Green & Growing Podcast is going to get your mind a movin' 🧠
Quick quiz time 🧐
Define ORIGIN ⏳
Origin: the point or place where something begins 🌱
So what is the origin of GERMINATE? I am so glad you asked!
Where did it come from? How did it start? What's the origin story?
Sarah is here to take you back to the place where it all began ✨
Cecily Gunter is the proficiency professional! Join her in episode 87 of the Green and Growing podcast as she talks “All About Proficiencies.” 🎙
Cecily invites us to try 4 steps to becoming better at proficiencies. 4️⃣
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Figure out your Proficiencies
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Introduce the Application to Students…Slowly
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Set Goals for the Application
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Build on your Apps Every Year
Listen in today to learn more helpful tips & tricks on how to make your proficiency process easier and your applications amazing. 👍
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Research shows that someone needs to hear or see something 7 times before they actually take it in and it sticks with them 🧠
SEVEN TIMES!
Now lets think about your ag program, your FFA chapter, your classroom. For a stakeholder, administration, or district level person to actually understand what happens they need to hear or see it 7 times. 👀
Soooooo....you have inherited a new job....You are now the Chief Reminding Officer of your program.
Listen in on this episode to hear how to go about crushing your job as CRO 🔥
They came out of nowhere… where I least expected it.
At the airport.
Real life marigolds that…
🌼Brightened my day
🌼Made me feel important
🌼Impacted my life
In just a few short minutes. Listen along as @sarahnerswick tells the story of these real life marigolds and how you can be one today! #greenandgrowing #podcast #spotify #applepodcast #anchor #googlepodcast #weekly #VC #spotlightteacher #MVC #QHT
Which would you choose?
Progress🏃🏽♀️the process of advancement and the way things move in the positive direction of improvement.
OR
Perfection✨the process of improving something until it is faultless or as faultless as possible.
If I were given the choice I would choose PROGRESS🏃🏽♀️
Why❓
The idea is that you are taking consistent action. You know that there are going to be bumps in the road, but you aren't waiting for that road to be clear to do the thing it is you want to accomplish. 🚙
When you choose progress over perfection you are choosing a growth mindset for both you and your students 🧠
Your students and you get to learn, play, grow, experiment, reflect and then get BETTER 🏆
And that's what you want, right?
Tune into episode 84 of the Green & Growing Podcast to hear more thoughts about progress over perfection!
Want to learn different ways to connect with the community? What works? Who should you connect with?
Join Breanna Pastir and I as we chat about how their program makes connections with the community.
No lesson plans for your class today? No problem! We got you! Listen in to this episode for the no lesson plan hack.
So your chapter needs to raise a few bucks? What the best way to go about that? What are the most successful fundraisers? What are the flops? Abbey Brown joins us to dish all the deets on FFA fundraisers.
Be. Do. Have. What’s that mean? Be a teacher who champions other teachers. Do the thing that builds experience. Have the opportunity to learn and grow.
The best way to create freedom? By building systems that free up your time so you can focus on the important things!
Let's get JAZZED about CDE's with all the excitement from Jason Ferreira. He dives into getting students to practice, recruiting students and shares the one thing he will take from this last school year forward with him.
It’s minivan chronicles with a passenger! Join Hannah and her copilot Alison as they chat about how they have found a supportive culture and community in their school that makes the days at work so much fun. But how does that happen? We share our tips on how to create the community you want!
School is starting back and saving time is essential. Check out some Time Saving Tricks on the Podcast today with Sarah!
The Agriculture industry is full of opportunities - including the world of Ag Education!
Join Jessica Collins in Episode #74 “Opening the Doors of Opportunity” on the Green & Growing Podcast as she shares about a multitude of opportunities available to agriculture educators across the nation.
Jessica discusses 3 main doors 🚪 for Ag Educators and what steps 👣 can be taken to get to that door:
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Leadership Opportunities 👑
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Professional Development Opportunities 📚
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Awards Opportunities 🏆
Which door are you stepping through this year?
Invest in the future by focusing in on long term goals while providing everyone who is a part of those goals an opportunity to succeed! Abbey will share how she has used vision casting in her role as an Agriculture Teacher and we are sure the ideas will be turning before this episode is complete!
Join the G&G team for PART 2 of taking a turn in the Hot Seat answering questions about our favorite moments from teaching, some of the tough moments and more!
Join the G&G team as we each take a turn in the Hot Seat answering questions about their favorite cde, student engagement, student buy in and more!
Feeling like you aren't quite sure what to do now that the Germinate Conference has ended? How do you keep the momentum?
Join the G&G team in episode 70 as they break down the SPROUT process and what you can do to continue being green and growing.
The magic of growth is not what happens during the professional development. It's what happens after you've attended it.
These 6 steps are the keys to help you take action and progress yourself towards your goals.
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Have you seen the Target Dollar Spot lately?
Filled to the brim with back to school items...
You know what that means?
Time to start thinking about your 2021-2022 goals...
But, where do you start? No worries, on the Podcast today @sarahnerswick is talking through 3️⃣ simple tips to get moving toward those goals with a plan.
1️⃣ Talk Smart
2️⃣ Plan Ahead
3️⃣ Take Action
What are your goals this year?
When Germinate was created the idea was really to give people access to quality professional development from Agriculture Teachers from across the country. What we didn't realize, was that a community of Agriculture Teachers would come together to begin to grow. Tune in to hear a few of their stories with Germinate.
Ever wonder what other people love about Germinate? Tune in to hear some different perspectives of why GERMINATE?!
Join Hannah in the Minivan as she chats a little bit about the choices we make and the impact it has! I mean you have the choice to listen or choose to do something else...but do you want to miss out?
What you do in the off-season will determine what happens during the season. Check this episode out for the 7 things you can do to build your personal energy this off-season.
As we move from a year of pandemic teaching to a new year, there definitely is going to be some transition. Additionally, we know some of you are literally transitioning from one school to the next as you switch jobs. Join Sarah and Hannah as they chat about tackling all types of transition this summer.
As we wind down our school year and reflect on the past 9 months, sticking with simplicity might be the ticket to freedom. Come along with me in the minivan, and let's chat!
Let's define GERMINATE. Germinate means to begin to grow. The conference is a place where you can experience real growth, and friend we are so excited to have you. But, what if I have questions about the conference? You've come to the right place. We are answering some of our most asked questions about GERMINATE. So put those air pods in and press play!
Do you want to be a better teacher next year? This is one way to start taking action now while looking toward 2021-2022!
Want to move from just making it through the day to conquering each and every day?! Tune in to hear Bri talk about 3 simple steps you can take to thrive each day!
Exclusive what?
Exclusive Pass 🌿💫
Hear me out.
Exclusive Pass is like planting a garden 🥕
You prep the soil, bring in some nutrient rich compost, fertilize, plant the seeds, water and wait for the sunlight to do its thing ☀️
It's the work you put in on the front end that reaps a beautiful harvest 🌈
Germinate Exclusive Pass includes 4 masterclasses with shop calls where you will be able to put in the work to G R O W 🌱
And that's what you want, isn't it?
Check out Episode 59 on the Green and Growing Podcast for all the exciting details 🎙
It's another Minivan Chronicles Episode! Join Hannah as she chats about one of her takeaways while teaching during a pandemic; student connections.
Our Virtual Coffee spotlight teacher, Kindra Callahan, is here to teach all about how to feel confident in having crucial conversations in the workplace (or at home). We're talking about those conversations that can be difficult, uncomfortable or awkward. We know they are conversations that are important to the success of your program, your students and ultimately your personal success.
Who are your marigolds? The G&G Team is together and talking about what is a marigold, how to find one or many, and why you want to keep them close.
Learn how to jump into the cycle of success by trying, failing, learning and improving.
Our brains crave novelty🧠
Studies have shown that when your brain experiences novel things (like your teacher showing up to class in a costume) that the area of the brain where learning and memory occurs lights up💡
Nikki Fidedly-Doll is the 👑of novelty and thus engaging students.
Tune in to learn more about spicing up your classroom with various engagement tips🎧
An opportunity is a chance. A chance to do something to that will stretch you. Step into that opportunity to lead, grow, or develop. You won't regret it. Take a listen if you are curious what opportunities are there for you with Germinate and Green & Growing Education this season.
Trying to find that perfect position? Want to make sure you love where you teach? Hannah chats about turning the tables and asking important questions to make sure you feel confident in accepting that new job offer.
Katie Rittenhouse is the queen of SAE's. Come along for amazing tips and tricks from the queen herself.
@hannahwedger recently spent some time with enneagram coach @katieallenharris, because you all LOVED @mrstitus_teachag session at #germinateconference
When you pop in your airpods to listen, you will learn...
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What is the enneagram?
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How you can utilize enneagram in their classroom?
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How you can identify your strengths and capitalize on them?
When you're working with a large FFA chapter, it is awesome but can be difficult to identify and lead students who are interested in pursuing more within your group. Your officer team is always at the top of their game, but what about the other students who may not become an officer but still have big goals? I've started a group within our FFA chapter called Core. This group is open to any member who wants to develop their own leadership potential, and we meet once monthly to ensure that they are being supported along their FFA journey. Each meeting is planned in advance and covers topics from goal setting to proficiency applications and scholarships. Chapter meetings are great, but when you need more-- that's when Core can be an awesome part of your program! Join me in this session to learn how to start your own FFA Core group and make your job just a little easier.
Clubhouse has been a goldmine of knowledge for us. We know that not all of you have had a chance to jump on and so we are bringing what we have learned in a few different clubhouse rooms to share with y'all on the topic of creating a virtual community and really engaging our students.
Meetings can suck. But, they don’t have to. This episode takes you through 3 simple steps to make your meeting work for you and your teammate to meet your goals!
Have you ever had those students who find "new" things to do when they are bored? Yep. Us too! Heidi Lanning joins us and shares how she has cracked the code on student boredom especially when it comes to lab/skill based classes. She also talks about building a classroom community through an idea she had called WOW.
Why do emotions matter? How do they impact decision making? Do they impact our health? How do they impact our creativity and performance? Join Hannah as she shares the answers to all these questions!
Did you set a goal for 2021? Want some strategies to help you increase your probability for success using the brain? Check out this episode for the tips and a quick resource you can use in your classes this week!
Over the past year we have heard some amazing Green and Growing Impact stories. We’ve asked a couple of our fellow teachers from the G&G community to share!
Take a ride with Hannah in the minivan as she chats about shame, encouragement and growth mindset!
Join Sarah to learn 3 quick and easy ways to gather valuable data through course reflections to serve your students even better next semester!
Ever wonder how people get the MOST out of professional development? Listen today to find out how YOU can make the most out of your upcoming professional development conferences.
Join Hannah for a quick Minivan Chronicles on how to engage students in a fun way at the beginning of each class!
It's TRUE. We have a team of Agriculture Teachers just like you who make up the Green & Growing Team. Come along and meet each member of our rockin' team :)
Wait, what? What's going on with Green & Growing? Come chat with Sarah AND Hannah about what to expect from Green & Growing Education in the coming year.
In this G&G Quick How to learn how you can use theaet.com to save you time and increase start of class engagement with start ups!
An intimate group experience at GERMINATE awaits you. Listen to this episode to hear all the juicy details about the GERMINATE Exclusive Pass.
After the summer hiatus, Hannah and Sarah are excited to be hosting VIRTUAL COFFEE again this fall! Check out this episode to find out everything you need to know about VC!
This is the episode for you. Find out if the opportunity to be a GERMINATE Virtual Conference speaker is right for you!
How to communicate the value of FFA to those new students this year. Grab and paper and pencil, let’s get started!
In this episode, you will learn how to expand the horizons of a normal career fair to reach across the state, country, and world for your students. Simple, easy, and impactful for you and your students. Learn from Nikki who advised this project that was awarded as National FFA Premier Chapter Finalist and NAAE Ideas Unlimited Winner!
Get a glimpse into a LIVE session from GERMINATE about Teacher Confidence. Find out the four research-based reasons that teachers feel confident and get four easy ways to implement them into your teaching!
What would you tell a teacher who is nervously anticipating the beginning of the school year? Find out the answers from the GERMINATE Specialist Teacher Panel.
“Give them food and they will come” is that really the answer to FFA involvement? Listen and find out!
Why should you add an element of curiosity into your classroom? Find out how the brain reacts to curiosity on this episode of the Green & Growing podcast!
You know TED Talks, what is the thing that makes them SO impactful and tips to use this technique in YOUR classroom!
What does taking action actually give you? Find out today with Sarah and implement it today!
Hannah Wedger interviews GERMINATE conference creator about all the GERMINATE details and what you can get from this virtual conference created for agriculture teachers by agriculture teachers
Do you have an interview coming up? Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next interview!
So you decided to be an online teacher. Well, maybe not decided. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Here are three tips to combat that feeling of being overwhelmed.
Want a way to connect with your students during distance learning? Check out Personal Development Ponderings!
Hear about how our chapter runs an alumni letter writing fundraiser that ANY chapter could implement!
Learn what hit me like a ton of bricks my 3rd year teaching to make a change in how I handled being an agriculture teacher by doing less and obsessing!
I spent 4 days at our the Georgia Capitol, see what I learned about legislators, legislation and the legislative process.
Do you feel like you are never making any progress in your to do list? Listen up for some strategies to maximize your time during the school day.
Check out the Audio recording of this GERMINATE Winter Edition session from Sarah Nerswick
Find out why and how I do opening ceremonies everyday in my first level agriculture classes!
How can you inspire and instill confidence in your students with a tiny piece of paper? In less than 6 minutes I’ll tell you how!
Want to know a strategy that has changed the way I communicate with parents? This quick 8 minute podcast can help you save time while building positive rapport with parents and students!
Is the scale tipping more toward work and not just life? Check out some ideas that veteran teachers suggest to keep your life balanced!
Buckle up as Sarah interviews Catrina Pollard and Cecily Gunter all about hosting summer camps for your program.
CONGRATS YOU JUST GOT A TEACHING JOB! But, what do you do in the meantime to prep? Take a listen to what teachers across the country came up with to hold you over until that first day with kids!
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A lot of people think I am crazy. Full time teacher, wife, mama and all the Green & Growing content. But, now you can know why I do what I do!
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Why we need to stop setting goals first and start setting boundaries. Step into my office as we figure out what we ag teachers should be doing during the summer months to prep for the upcoming school year by NOT setting goals.
Ep 3: My unpopular opinion about quick fixes. Have you (like me) every asked a random group of people on social media and question about something and then never did anything with that info? Listen to this episode to learn my unpopular opinion about quick fixes and what we can do to change it.
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Want to know what Candles and Brushfires have in common? Well, let’s talk about why they are different. In this episode, you’ll jump into a leadership concept called a Habitude.
EP 1: Welcome to the Green & Growing Podcast, get to know your host, Sarah Nerswick!
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