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Where extraordinary educators talk about how and what they learn from sharing their own mistakes. Hosted by Jon Harper

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How Far Are You Willing to Go to Be a ‘Good Teacher’ and How Far Is Too Far?

August 02, 2021 15:07 - 7 minutes

“I really wanted to be a ‘good teacher’ so I said yes to almost every request just to get approval.” At the heart of it all was the feeling that “I wasn’t enough,” says Meredith Newlin. Our guest now knows she went too far and believes she’s not alone. As we head into another exceptionally demanding school year, Meredith hopes the lessons she learned will inspire others who are struggling with similar feelings. Follow on Twitter: @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @MeredithNewlin Meredith New...

Pandemic Lesson 3: The Single Best Response When Virtual School Isn’t Working

March 04, 2021 23:12 - 12 hours

I’ve made many mistakes while overseeing pandemic learning in my district. Among them, I’ve found that too often I jump to hasty conclusions when teaching and learning are not happening as expected. Over the last year, I’ve learned the single most important thing I can do when virtual school isn’t working. Follow @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork @drneilgupta Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools and Past-President of the Ohio Association of Seco...

Pandemic Lesson #2: I Pushed My Teachers Too Hard; In Fact, I Pushed Some Over the Edge

February 08, 2021 19:15

I was eager to catch up and move our teachers and school forward despite the ongoing pandemic. Regretfully, I was out of touch with what my teachers were going through and I pushed too hard. Follow on Twitter: @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork @Ben_Educating Benjamin Kitslaar is the principal of West Side Elementary School. He started his career teaching 4th and 5th grade and has been in administration for the last nine years. He's a husband to his wife, Sarah, and father to two beautiful gi...

What I Learned From the Mistake I Made During Pandemic Teaching and Learning

January 30, 2021 22:04

I had been teaching for over 30 years and thought I had seen it all. Then the pandemic hit and I discovered that I was uniquely ill-prepared. @Frankstep1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Frank Stepnowski is a 25-year English teacher and three (soon to be four) time published author. He’s taught everything from special education to gifted & talented from the 9th to 12th grade levels. His books are Why Are All the Good Teachers Crazy, S.C.R.E.W.E.D., An Educational Fairytale, Teaching Sucks, ...

I Learned That Communication Is Better Than Control

September 03, 2019 23:57 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

Keeping control of the classroom is essential.  Join us as Paul shares how he learned firsthand that communication is superior to control in his classroom. Follow on Twitter: @Harper70bd @PaulONeill1972 @bamradionetwork Paul O'Neill is an educational game-changer from New Jersey who uses the power of inquiry and reflection to shatter the status quo.

My Teacher Found a Way to Reach Me...

August 29, 2019 21:37 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Sharing your story helps your students connect with you; however, our guest held back and as a result, damaged the relationship with a student. In this episode, we find how sharing your personal story can help students know that you care. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @basil_marin  @bamradionetwork Basil Marin, Ed.S., is an Assistant Principal at Churchland High School with Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marin believes wholeheartedly that he was placed on this earth to help at...

What Could Classroom Teachers Possibly Learn From Non-Teachers?

June 08, 2019 23:58 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

So I tweeted, 'There are a lot of people who have never been a classroom teacher telling teachers what to do." I expected a lot of agreement. I was surprised by the response. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @kylehamstra @bamradionetwork Kyle Hamstra teachs fifth grade math and science at Davis Drive Elementary for fourteen years. crafting learning experiences as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) specialist. He is a 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader, a member of the Wake Science Core Leaders...

I Had a Fixed Mindset about Grading and It Hurt My Student

May 28, 2019 00:07 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

I brought so many assumptions about teaching into my classroom and one day I saw how one of those assumptions hurt one of my students. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Catlin_Tucker @bamradionetwork Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. Catlin is currently working as an education consultant and blended learning coach while pursuing her doctorate at Pepperdine University. er, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author and author of ...

My Student Warned Me, I Did Not Listen

May 13, 2019 05:44 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was so focused on my lesson and my agenda that I failed to heed a student's need for help. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @baldRoberts @bamradionetwork Mike Roberts has taught middle school English for the past twenty years. In that time, he has received numerous awards for his outstanding teaching, including being named the 2014 Utah English Teacher of the Year. Mike's most recent book is titled Chasing Greatness: 26.2 Ways Teaching is Like Running a Marathon.

I Assumed Fathers Were Not Interested In Their Kids Schooling

April 20, 2019 17:22 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was ignorant and I assumed that dads didn't want to come to school to support their kid's education. Then I met Jason. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Joe Smith @bamradionetwork In 2009 Linebacker Dad (Joe Smith) was awarded Father of The Year, recognized by an agency in Sacramento, CA and the state of California. Youth Development and Parent Involvement, which is LineBackerDAD’s gift. LineBackerDAD creates positive opportunities in schools, school districts and communities. LineBackerDAD, a K...

I Thought I Was Only There to Support Students

March 10, 2019 00:21 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I learned the hard way that my job extended beyond providing support for students. I eventually realized that I'm part of a team. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @bamradionetwork Hans Appel has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 18 years and at Enterprise Middle School since it opened. In 2018, EMS was awarded the ASCD Whole Child Award for the State of Washington and the Global “Class Act Award” for creating a culture of excellence through kindness, se...

I Was Afraid of A Student, So I Did Not Give Him My Best

February 25, 2019 06:03 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

When a new student changed the social dynamic in my class, took the easy way out. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichmandy @bamradionetwork Mandy Froehlich is the Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. She is the author of The Fire Within and Divergent EDU, a national speaker, co-host of Teachers' Aid.

I Am a Teacher, I Expected to Do Much Better

February 19, 2019 04:06 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I thought I was ready for my first presentation. I expected to do well, but I didn't. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @TaraMartinEDU @bamradionetwork Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, speaker, and author of Be REAL: Educate From the Heart. Her ambition is to lead a culture of innovative change and to motivate others to become the best they can be, all while staying REAL--Relatable Exposing Vulnerability Always Approachable, and Learning Through Life.

I Was Overzealous: This Tough Lesson Taught Me to Meet People Where They Are

January 26, 2019 20:37 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was so excited about what I had just learned and couldn't wait to share the ideas with my peers and staff. However, I discovered that there is a right way to do it and a wrong way. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Jennifer_Hogan @bamradionetwork Jennifer Hogan has been a high school teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal, and not always in that order. She is currently an assistant principal at Hoover High School, the largest, most diverse high school in Alabama. Jennifer relentlessly...

I Left My Compassion at the Classroom Door and Discouraged a Student

January 05, 2019 22:06 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was inflexible, detached, and demanded compliance from my students until crushed a student's vision for her future. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @bbray27 @bamradionetwork Barbara Bray is a Creative Learning Strategist at Rethinking Learning and is founder/owner of My eCoach that are both divisions of her company, Computer Strategies, LLC. Barbara is a writer, coach, change agent, risk-taker, instructional designer, connector, and believer in magical things happening in learning. She is past ...

I Didn't Want to Show Weakness, So I Ignored My Internal Cues

December 03, 2018 18:50 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was feeling deep dissonance, but I wasn't acknowledging that I needed to make a change. I eventually hit a tipping point. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @sarahsajohnson @bamradionetwork Sarah Johnson is passionate about leadership and helping educators thrive in their work. She has been an English teacher, building principal, and author. Due to a recent calling to pursue spreading her message to masses, Sarah has taken a leap into becoming an educational consultant in the areas of balance, resi...

I Failed to Recognize That Every Family Matters

November 03, 2018 16:40 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was trying to do the right thing, but in the process, I mishandled a parent Follow: @jonHarper70bd @ProvenPrincipal @bamradionetwork Nathaniel Provencio is the principal of Minnieville Elementary in Prince William County, VA. He is the 2017 Washington Post Principal of the Year and a featured writer and presenter on family engagement.

I Mishandled a Conflict with My Colleague

October 28, 2018 21:56 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Instead of confronting the conflict with my colleague, I essentially withdrew my support and stopped collaborating. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @mmnixon73 @bamradionetwork Dennis Griffin serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader that seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.

I Did the Right Things, but I Felt Guilty

October 24, 2018 02:24 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I'm constantly feeling guilty about not having the perfectly balanced life. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @mmnixon73@bamradionetwork Dr. Melissa Nixon has been dedicated to her work in education for over 20 years. She has served schools in central North Carolina as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and district level administrator. Dr. Nixon serves on the Phi Delta Kappa International Board of Directors and is also an adjunct professor at High Point University. As mother of two, she used...

I Was Unsupportive of My School Leadership

October 14, 2018 01:33 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I'm in leadership now and I understand more clearly how unsupportive I was when I was not. Follow: @jonHarper70bd fastcrayon @bamradionetwork Amy Fast is an assistant principal at McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Oregon and author of It's the Mission, Not the Mandates. Amy is a committed educator and passionate commentator on public education in America.

I Shamed a Student in Front of the Entire Class

October 10, 2018 17:09 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Sometimes when we feel drained, our worst reactions surface. On this day, I felt disrespected and I mishandled my student. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @edifiedlistener @bamradionetwork Sherri Spelic teaches Elementary Physical Education at an international school in Vienna, Austria. She blogs at edifiedlister.blog and hosts the publication "Identity, Education and Power on Medium.com.

I Thought I Knew What Was Happening: I Was Clueless

September 29, 2018 17:54 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I punished a veteran teacher for missing a professional development session. I thought I understood what was happening. I didn't. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @mrsmeganmorgan @bamradionetwork Megan Morgan is a Lead Support Teacher for Davenport Community School District, which means she supports teachers in leadership roles in their school. Megan blogs about her journey as a wife, mom, teacher and food adventurer at mrsmeganmorgan.wordpress.com

I Judged, Labeled, and Gave Up On a Student: I Was Wrong

September 22, 2018 19:47 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

When one of my students refused to take an advanced course, I lost faith in him and expressed it. I realized later how my response impacted his life. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Jon Bergmann is a globally respected active learning thought leader. His twelve books are translated into 13 languages and have sold over 100,000 copies. Jon received the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence and has traveled over 700,000 miles helping educators and school system...

Wrestling with Me, My Feelings, and Self Doubt

September 01, 2018 20:13 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

I struggle with self-doubt, worry, and fear. I haven't been able to overcome these, but here's what I've learned about how to manage them. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @tsschmidty @bamradionetwork Kara Knollmeyer is a school administrator in St. Louis, MO and the author of Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve.

I Mastered Starting Things, But Too Often Failed to Finish

August 18, 2018 18:45 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was trying to do so many things at once that I became known as the guy who often didn't deliver what he promised. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @tsschmidty @bamradionetwork Dr. Todd Schmidt is the grateful principal at Harbor View Elementary in Corona del Mar, CA. A proud husband and father, in his spare time, he likes reading, exercising, playing golf badly, and being a long-suffering San Diego Chargers and Padres fan!

I Thought I Was Okay Until I Blew Up with Our New Principal

August 05, 2018 20:28 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was always the youngest teacher in my school and the other teachers seemed to have it all together. I wanted my peers to think that I was a great teacher. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Daniel Jones is a middle school social studies and reading/language arts teacher. He is a Master Flip Educator and has been teaching in the classroom for the past 13 years. He is an FLGI International Faculty Member, Master Flip Educator, and author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learn...

I Was Too Focused on "Appearing" to Be a Great Teacher

July 30, 2018 15:39 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was always the youngest teacher in my school and the other teachers seemed to have it all together. I wanted my peers to think that I was a great teacher. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Daniel Jones is a middle school social studies and reading/language arts teacher. He is a Master Flip Educator and has been teaching in the classroom for the past 13 years. He is an FLGI International Faculty Member, Master Flip Educator, and author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learn...

I Failed to Make My Expectations Clear, and It Got Ugly

July 23, 2018 16:31 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I didn't take the time to build relationships and set expectations which led to a big disconnect with my team. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership and its impact on teacher engagement, student learning, and school culture.

I Thought My Job Was To Support Students, Not Teachers

July 15, 2018 02:24 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

It's all about the kiddos, right? I was devastated when I didn't get promoted because I put students first. Eventually, I saw the light. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SteeleThoughts @bamradionetwork Danny Steele has been in public education for 25 years, the last 7 as a principal. He is currently principal of Thompson Sixth Grade Center in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama.

Defiant Student: I Won the Power Struggle, But Lost the Relationship

July 08, 2018 21:54 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

When my student became defiant, I decided to put him in his place. I thought I won the power struggle. I didn't. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @MrHabegger @bamradionetwork Jake Habegger is an 8th Grade Flipped Mastery History Teacher whose goal is to invigorate student learning by meeting them where they are by using technology. Jake is a founding member of the International Faculty with the Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) and is also one of the “Top 100 K-12 Teachers Leading Flipped ...

I Made a Big Thing Out of a Small Thing

June 23, 2018 21:44 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I'm a pretty easy going guy who typically doesn't sweat the small stuff, but on this day I did. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @bkulak11 @bamradionetwork Brian Kulak is the Chief Academic Officer of a K-12 district in NJ. Before that, he taught high school English and journalism for 15 years. He is the founder of leveluplead.com, a teaching and leadership blog and was a featured speaker at NCTE/CEL and ECET2NJPA, and has written for Edutopia and Educational Viewpoints.

I Was Hearing, But I Wasn't Listening to the Voices That Mattered

June 09, 2018 19:22 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was a superintendent elected to lead. I considered my election a mandate and chose not to listen to those who didn't vote for me. This was one of the biggest mistakes I've made in my career. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Jay_Eitner @bamradionetwork Jay Eitner is the 2015 Educators Choice National Superintendent of the Year, believing in hiring the best getting people what they need, and getting out of the way. He is an author, speaker, and educational gamer.

Listening to Understand Instead of Listening to Respond

May 26, 2018 19:19 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

The conflict with my colleague spun out of control because I was more focused on making my point than hearing what she had experienced. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RACzyz @bamradionetwork Rich Czyz is author of The Four O’Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development and Co-Founder of the Four O’Clock Faculty Blog. He is an Elementary Principal in New Jersey and is passionate about engaging all stakeholders in meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.

I Took Disciplinary Action with a Student that Was Too Extreme

May 19, 2018 22:27 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I may have profoundly changed a student's life, but not for the better. I believe I was overly punitive. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Joshua__Stamper @bamradionetwork Joshua Stamper is an assistant principal at Renner Middle School in Plano, TX and I have been an administrator for 5 years and in education for 13. I am the host of the podcast, “Aspire: The leadership Development podcast” and contributor to the Passion Project blog.

I Was Trying to Prove Myself, But I Came Off As Insecure

May 12, 2018 19:12 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was so focused on trying to prove myself that I didn't see how I was impacting how my peers and administrators perceived my actions. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @stringer_andrea @bamradionetwork Andrea Stringer is a professional learning coach, who believes that an educator's professional learning should be personalised and empowering. Her active involvement on social media and the TeachMeet movement has provided her with the opportunity to connect with local and international professional

I Loved Teaching, But I Let Others Define Success for Me

April 28, 2018 18:05 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I gave up doing what I loved to chase success on other people's terms. Finally, I realized that I needed to pursue what I am meant to do. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @robyn_mindsteps @bamradionetwork Robyn Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. a professional development firm for k12 Educators. She's the author of 10 books and the host of the podcast School Leadership Reimagined.

I Made a Flip Comment to a Veteran Teacher, Bad Move

April 21, 2018 16:17 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was a new teacher, a young teacher, and new to the school when I made a comment that changed everything. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @AndrewSharosAP @bamradionetwork Andrew Sharos is the Assitant Principal at West Leyden near Chicago. He is the author of All 4s and 5s, Amazon's #1 selling book in gifted education. The book outlines strategies for teaching and leading Advanced Placement and is told through student narratives.

I Failed to Bring Others to the Table When It Mattered Most

April 17, 2018 11:49 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

We often talk about the importance of getting buy-in on school programs and projects. I didn't get that memo. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @derekrhodenizer @bamradionetwork Derek Rhodenizer, Academic Director of Westoboro Academy in Ottawa. Derek runs the "beyond the Staffroom" podcast on a variety of schows found on Voiced Radio. He is a specialist in exceptionalities, who sees exploration of technology as a means to both engage students and accomplish learning objectives.

I Walked in with My Clipboard: I Forgot What It Was like to...

April 07, 2018 19:08 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I've been on the other side of teacher evaluations, but I found myself doing the very things I detested when I became an instructional technology coach. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @EdTechMason @bamradionetwork Mason Mason is an educator in Dallas, TX. He works as an Education Technology National Instructor at EdTechTeacher, and he is currently pursuing his doctorate in education at Southern Methodist University.

I Allowed Unresolved Issues to Accumulate, Then Boom...

March 31, 2018 17:46 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I discovered that unresolved issues can have, and explosive impact if left to fester. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @French@bamradionetwork Mark French is a 36-year educator with 21 years as an elementary school principal. He serves as past president of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association and loves being connected to become a better principal.

I Prejudged a Parent and Assumed the Worst, I Was Wrong

March 25, 2018 02:35 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

Because I had prior experience with a parent I was sure that I understood her motivations. I learned an important lesson when I discovered I was wrong. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @DevonBeck365 @bamradionetwork Devon Beck is a hip hop artist, motivational speaker and a Family & Student Liaison at Sandy Hill Elementary. He has dedicated his life to helping others find purpose and follow their dreams.

I Failed to Gracefully Accept Failure As a Learning Experience

March 17, 2018 20:00 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

My project failed to turn out as expected. I knew the proper way to respond but I failed to do what I knew I should do. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @EricEwald_Iowa @bamradionetwork Eric Ewald is Amy's husband; Ryne and Olivia’s Dad; a co-founder of the #DadsAsPrincipals movement. Lead learner and chief story teller at Van Allen Elementary a PreK through 6th grade school in North Liberty, Iowa; this is my sixth year as an elementary school principal.

I Continue to Say Yes, When I Should Say No

March 10, 2018 16:15 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I feel an unrelenting pressure to please people. The result is that I too often say yes to the requests I receive when I should simply say no. But I continue to struggle with this. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @AngelaMaiers @bamradionetwork Angela Maiers has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for over 25 years. She is a keynote speaker for education conferences, corporate events and innovation summits and the author of six books, and the founder of Choose2Matter, a g...

I Underestimated and Misjudged My Student

March 03, 2018 01:04 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was at the end of my emotional rope. My student wasn't responding the way I wanted and I mentally wrote him off. Then I discovered something about him that I never expected. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @lmstump@bamradionetwork Lindsy Stumpenhorst is a 3-5 grade Principal in Sterling, Illinois at Washington Elementary School. She expects her staff and students to work hard, but never alone.

I Tried to Change Everything Immediately, It Was My Way Or...

February 16, 2018 23:59 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was young, I was new to leadership and I was rigid. I demanded performance overnight without offering support and ran into a wall. Here's how I turned my leadership, my school and my career around. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @josuefalaise @bamradionetwork Over his 19 years in education, Dr. Josue Falaise has been a teacher, vice principal, principal and chief academic officer (CAO). He is currently the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Gomo Educational Services, LLC, @gomoeds.

My Student Embarrassed Me, So I Embarrassed Him, Big Mistake

February 09, 2018 22:41 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

My student called me a racist. At least, that's what I heard. So I tossed him out of the class. As it turned out I was wrong. Now what? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @LaVonnaRoth @bamradionetwork LaVonna Roth is an internationally known learning specialist, author, keynote speaker and consultant. LaVonna taught at the elementary and secondary levels for 10 years, is the author of 8 books and is the creator and founder of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® movement-where every person is committed to fi...

I Expected Everyone On My Staff to Agree with Me

February 03, 2018 13:25 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

I was a new principal with years of experience in the classroom and great ideas share. Why didn't all of my staff agree with me? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jeff_zoul @bamradionetwork Dr. Jeff Zoul currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning with Deerfield Public Schools in Illinois. He is the author of Improving Your School One week at a Time and several other books about education.

I Called Out an Education Leader Publicly, Bad Move...

January 27, 2018 00:28 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

To this day, I still feel remorse about the way I handled one of my first leadership decisions. Later I learned, where I went wrong and how to avoid the mistake in the future. Winston Sakurai was recently recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals as a 2016 National Digital Principal of the Year and by the Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators as the 2016 Hawaii State Principal of the Year. Previously he served as Vice Chairperson of the Hawaii St...

I Made Students Cry and Parents Mad, I Was Sooooo Misguided

January 20, 2018 17:37 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

I threw desks and forgot about a student. If you are looking for a powerful example of learning and growing from reflecting on our biggest mistakes this is it. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jeffreykubiak @bamradionetwork Jeffrey Kubiak is a #Kidsfirst Educational Disrupter, mindful leader, visionary, innovative thinker, water nut, problem solver, proud husband and father of two; he's been an educator for over 20 years, after having coached swimming to athletes of all levels. Having made about...

I Was So Proud of How I Handled a Challenging Student, Then I Discovered...

January 12, 2018 21:58 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Managing student behavior can be a challenge. So when I handled a difficult student problem, I was proud. Later I found that my pride was premature. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @ShannaPeeples @bamradionetwork Shanna Peeples is 2015 National Teacher of the Year, 2016 NEA Global Fellow, and 14-year English teacher in Title I middle and high schools. Currently Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum Specialist for the Amarillo Independent School District and a co-author of the book: Best Le...

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