Teaching Champions
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe Teaching Champions Podcast is dedicated to inspiring and bringing joy to educators who are serving others each and every day.
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Growth Spurts, Success Cycle, and Inspiring Young Writers With Shannon Anderson
December 04, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode award winning author, national speaker, and former educator of 25 years shares wisdom on creating a growth mindset with our students, different strategies that we can use to help our students become more resilient, ways to create a classroom full of thriving writers and so much more. Topics covered: 1. Empower students with the knowledge that our brain is growing as we learn the things that we want to know. 2. Let students know they might not know or be good at something...
An Important Skill To Teach Our Students
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBThere are an endless amount of things that we should be teaching our students. However, one of the most important skills that we should be teaching them that often gets neglected is how to be more confident. Having confidence in oneself and their abilities is vital in all that we do. In this episode I discuss one specific skill that I've learned from a major league baseball sports psychologist. This skill is taught to pro athletes and is something that we should be talking about with student...
5 Lessons On Bringing More Joy, Fulfillment, and Creating Stronger Connections in the School Day
November 27, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBThis episode dives into ways that you can bring more joy, fulfillment, and create stronger connections in the classroom. I share 5 lessons that I've learned from recent guests on the show to tap into all of these. You will walk away from this episode with five simple reminders that will be guaranteed to give you a better day and will also make those around you have a better day as well!
Awe, Wonder, and Appreciation
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBEvery day is filled with awe and wonder. However, when we experience something over and over again it loses some of its magic. This episode is a small reminder that a friend gave me to always take time to see the awe and wonder that is around you! Lainie Rowell: Evolving with Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Gratitude-Practices-Communities-Difference-ebook/dp/B0B2KQ88GV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=237A4RUV8FBQ0&keywords=evolving+with+gratitude&qid=1669163779&sprefix=evolving+with+gratitude%2Ca...
Awe, Wonder, and Appreciation
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBEvery day is filled with awe and wonder. However, when we experience something over and over again it loses some of its magic. This episode is a small reminder that a friend gave me to always take time to see the awe and wonder that is around you! Lainie Rowell: Evolving with Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Evolving-Gratitude-Practices-Communities-Difference-ebook/dp/B0B2KQ88GV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=237A4RUV8FBQ0&keywords=evolving+with+gratitude&qid=1669163779&sprefix=evolving+with+gratitude%2Ca...
Family, Heroes, and Lessons Learned From Winning Olympic Gold with Liz, Nancy, and Gwen Jorgensen
November 20, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode I am joined by an Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen and her mother and sister, Nancy and Liz Jorgensen. In this episode we discuss Gwen’s amazing journey to Olympic Gold and lessons learned that we can share with our students. Some of the topics discussed: 1. Find the right group of people that can help you. 2. People that believe in you. 3. Stick with it and learn lessons along the way 4. Give students permission to find what they love to do 5. Provide balance 6. Con...
One Way to Have a Better School Day
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MBThis episode gives you a key to unlocking a better school day.
Be STRONG, Be a Listener, and Be Their Warrior with Pamela Hall
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode I am joined by Pamela Hall. She is an award winning teacher, a blogger, and an author. During this conversation we cover topics such as engagement, intentionality, the power of listening, and many more topics from her book Be Their Warrior. A few topics covered: To help students become more excited and engaged about learning become a great LISTENER Match the students interests to the learning standards you have to teach Be that role model and talk and explain behaviors, ...
Lesson Learned From a Hall of Fame Coach
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBThis episode talks about a lesson that I learned from a Hall of Fame basketball coach that I had the honor of coaching with. In his last seconds of his coaching career he did something that I will never forget!
Positivity, Intentionality, and Evolving With Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
November 06, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode educator, international consultant, podcaster, TEDx speaker, and author Lainie Rowell shares some unbelievable takeaways on gratitude and how it can change our lives. Some of the things that we will discuss are: 1. Being present, intentional and authentic. 2. The power of praise and the 6:1 ratio. 3. Bring more gratitude into your life by noticing, thinking, feeling, and doing. 4. Keeping an eye out for the students who go unseen. 5. Best partnerships focus more on the ...
An Important Reminder From Ted Lasso
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBThis episode is about a quote taken from the hit show Ted Lasso. It is a timely reminder for the moments when things don't go as expected and if you work in a school you fully understand how every day presents unique and interesting challenges. So heed Ted Lasso's advice.
Connecting, Agile Classrooms, and Authentic Learning with Laura Williams
October 30, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this conversation Laura Williams shares the importance of connecting with others, agile classrooms, and the Authentic Learning Alliance. Some of the other topics that we discuss. Emersion is important in figuring out what you want to do Ask yourself: Are learners connecting to experts to further their learning in an experience or project? Are you producing or creating something for someone beyond the classroom? Are students using or engaging in a real process that helps them develop ski...
Two Questions
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBThere are students that you have extremely strong connections with and there are students where there is a lack in connection. This episode dives into one of the most impactful lessons I have ever learned about making connections with students. The lesson comes from Dr. Darrin Peppard and was from his book The Road to Awesome. It centers around two questions that transformed Dr. Pepppard career and may just do the same for you. Road to Awesome by Dr. Darrin Peppard https://www.amazon.com/R...
Vulnerability, Leadership, and Patterns of Positive Behavior with Josh Tovar
October 23, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOn this episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast I am joined by Josh Tovar. He is a principal and one of the hosts of Unlock the Middle Podcast. In this episode we discuss: 1. Your past doesn’t define you. 2. Come from the side of connection and love. 3. Be vulnerable, open your armor, and show your holes. 4. Be around others who have the same love, passion, and vision for students success. 5. Establish patterns of positive behavior. 6. Coach others up in a pos...
Being Intentional With Your School Day
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBEducators are intentional with a lot of things. We are intentional with the set up of our classroom, the flow of our school day, and the designs of our lessons. Sometimes though we are not as intentional with the things that we notice. The small things that are happening all around that could lift us up. This episode is all about finding those moments and embracing them.
Creativity, Wonder, and the Author Experience with Dennis Mathew
October 16, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this interview I have a conversation with best selling children's author Dennis Mathew. He shares with us the world through the eye of a creative and someone who it looking to uplift and promote social emotional wholeness, critical thinking, character development, and conflict resolution within others. In this conversation we dive into ways we can help our students embrace their creativity, keeping a healthy perspective, communication, and building strong relationships. Dennis Mathew's B...
A Reminder From A Student About the Magic in Our Day
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MBThis mini episode is from an experience that I had with a student recently. Through a single moment this young lady reminded me of the magic that we have in our days. The school day is filled with stress and there's always going to be an endless amount of things that need to be done, but this student reminded me that it's important to be present and embrace the special things that the day holds for us.
5 Lessons Learned on Communication, Modeling, Being Intentional, and More
October 09, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode we take a look back at some valuable insights that have been shared by some of my most recent guests. Topics such as project based learning, communication, and the power of modeling for your students are discussed.
5 Lessons Learned on Communication, Modeling, Being Intentional, and More
October 09, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode we take a look back at some valuable insights that have been shared by some of my most recent guests. Topics such as project based learning, communication, and the power of modeling for your students are discussed.
Finding Inspiration In Your Day
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBAs the school year is picking up traction it is important for educators to be able to find inspiration and motivation when it is one of those days when you just don't have it. The answer can be found in the classroom next to you, in the hallways, and everywhere else where positive interactions take place. This episode dives into a reminder on the importance of being present and taking time to appreciate the wonderful and inspiring things that are happening all around you.
Fun, Humor, and a Connected Classroom with Johnny Tiersma
October 02, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThis episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast features a conversation with Johnny Tiersma. He is educator who has been teaching for over 16 years. He loves learning and he loves kids. He seeks a classroom environment in which students feel safe and loved so that they can thrive. In this conversation he offers some fantastic tips on how to create a connected classroom that is engaged and where the students feel loved. Johnny also talks about his new book, If I Were a Teacher, and the process...
Your Students Are Always Listening
September 28, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBThis episode dives into a reminder a former student gave me that are students are always listening and the words we speak matter.
Building Relationships, Communication, and the Foundations of Instructional Coaching with Ashley Hubner
September 25, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this week's episode Ashley Hubner shares wisdom that she has acquired over the years from serving multiple roles throughout the field of education. She talks on topics such as the importance of building relationships and things we should focus on when laying the foundation of our relationships. Tips for being a better communicator. The strength of connecting with others and so much more. This is a fantastic episode with a lot of great takeaways. Ashley Hubner is an Instructional Coach an...
Moments Matter With Your Students
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MBThis episode was inspired by a passionate educator who reminded us that moments matter not just for our students, but they matter for all educators as well. Moments such as greeting your students at the classroom door is important for the students to have a great start to their day. These moments are also very special to educators as well. This episode is a little reminder to embrace those moments and to take time and feel them. Tweet that inspired this episode. @BrittneyMohr We tend to t...
Making Learning Sticky with Debbie Tannenbaum
September 18, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode EdTech specialist Debbie Tannenbaum shares some great knowledge on how to implement technology into the classroom, tools that she has found beneficial when working with students, 3 C's, Project Zero Learning, and so much more. Debbie also talks about her journey, the power of being vulnerable, and being an example of a risk taker for her students and colleagues. Debbie dropped so many great gems of wisdom in this interview. Debbie Tannenbaum: An educator with over twenty y...
One of the Most Important Things to Instill In Our Students
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBThis episode is a reminder of one of the greatest gifts that we can give to our students! Sheryl Lee Ralph's acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRw8IFLS1Fs&t=242s
Listening to Your Intuition, Student Check Ins, and Educator Wellness with Sarah Said
September 11, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast I have a conversation with Sarah Said. We discuss listening to your intuition, student check ins, educator wellness, creating boundaries, the power of saying no, and so much more. Sarah Said has spent 17 years in public education. She has served in the roles of teacher, Director of ELL, Director of Language and Equity, Dean and Assistant Principal. Sarah has been published on numerous educational sites including Learning for Justice, The Tea...
Two Perspectives to Keep This School Year
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBThis episode dives into a reflection that I had after having two different conversations with my colleagues. The perspectives that we have will have a great influence on how we approach the day.
Teach Better, TEDx, and the Power of Connections with Rae Hughart
September 04, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week on the Teaching Champions Podcast my guest Rae Hughart discusses how her academic struggles as a student helped shape her as an educator. She also discusses her recent TEDx talk about mastery learning, the Teach Better Team, and the power of connections. There are a lot of great takeaways in this episode! Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Former Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers D...
The Students and Adults We Pass in the Hallways
August 31, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBThis mini episode is a thought I had from recently watching a short video that was created by the Cleveland Clinic to help raise empathy among their staff. The video is powerful and moving as it highlights the weight and burden than many of us carry with us. As I watched the video it made me think about the burdens that many of our students and colleagues bring with them to school each day. Cleveland Clinic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8
Five Ways to Stay Positive During the School Year
August 28, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe beginning of the school year always brings such excitement and enthusiasm. But, after a few short weeks we find ourselves getting caught in the daily routine and our enthusiasm begins to wane. This episode is about five ways that you can maintain a healthy mental perspective throughout this school year.
The Beginning of the Year
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MBAs many districts have started the school year and more and more are starting every week this is a message to remind everyone to enjoy and hold on to the magic of the first few weeks of school.
The Expert Effect: Learning From, Becoming, and Teaching Others as Experts with Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney
August 21, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBToday on the Teaching Champions Podcast I am joined by Zach Rondot and Grayson McKinney. Zach is a 4th grade teacher and Grayson is a fifth grade teacher. They are the authors of The Expert Effect: A Three Part system to break down the walls of your classroom and connect Your students to the world and the children’s book Expert Expedition. And in this interview these gentlemen discuss how they take their students from learning from experts, to becoming experts, to teaching like experts. The...
Wins, Labels, and Focusing on Strengths
August 14, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode of the Teaching Champions podcast I take a look back at some of the lessons learned from some of my most recent guests. These lessons include focusing on the wins that are happening each day in the classrooms, be conscious of the labels that we place on our students, the power of focusing on the strengths of others, and so much more.
Whether You Think You Can or Think You Can't
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBThis episode dives into the power of believing in oneself and the words that we speak. We can build ourselves up with our words and make ourselves stronger or we can make ourselves weaker. This mini episode dives into this.
Building Relationships and Being Authentically You with Jamie Brown
August 07, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this conversation with Jamie Brown we discuss building relationships with colleagues and students, ways to connect and build relationships with the community, the power behind being authentically you, and so much more. Jamie Brown is a champion of Social-Emotional Learning and Character Education. Jamie's dedication to School Culture Revitalization and Whole Child Development supported NJ Public Education for 20 years as a teacher, PEER Leadership Coordinator, and district administrato...
Small Moments of Joy
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBIn this week's mini episode I discuss the small moments of joy that are present in our every day lives and if we're not careful will slip past us.
Supporting, Engaging, Empowering, and Seeing to Lead with Dr. Chris Jones
July 31, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThis is a fantastic conversation with Dr. Christopher Jones. He is the 2022 Massachusetts Counselors Association's Administrator. He is also a blogger, vlogger, and podcast. Dr. Jones has also recently published his first book titled Seeing to Lead. In this conversation we discuss how he supports, engages, and empowers his staff so that they become one percent better every day! This is a fantastic conversation with so many great takeaways so have your notepads ready. Link to Dr. Jones book...
Lead From Where You Are with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
July 24, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins us to discuss his new book Lead From Where You Are. In this conversation we discuss the power of moments and momentum, celebrating the wins, creating a positive school culture, and so much more. Get the notepads ready because Dr. Sanfelippo shares some great knowledge! Dr. Sanfelippo is an author, a speaker, he’s the superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, he was named the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year, ...
Fear, Anxiety, and Playing It Safe
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBWith summer comes a lot of new opportunities for us to experience and grow from. Often times though we can let fear and worry stop us from experiencing these. This episode is all about how we can step into our worries and strategies that we can use.
Vulnerability, Relationships, and Building Leaders with Coach Brad Stamps
July 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis is a fantastic conversation with Coach Brad Stamps. Coach Stamps is the head boys varsity basketball Coach for the Fayettville Bulldogs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He offers a lot of wisdom on what it takes to build a team, valuable lessons that he has learned along the way, the power of relationships, and so much more. There are so many lessons that we can take away from the knowledge that Coach Stamps shares and bring it back to the classroom. As a player Coach Stamps won a state cham...
Vulnerability, Relationships, and Building Leaders with Coach Brad Stamps
July 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis is a fantastic conversation with Coach Brad Stamps. Coach Stamps is the head boys varsity basketball Coach for the Fayettville Bulldogs in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He offers a lot of wisdom on what it takes to build a team, valuable lessons that he has learned along the way, the power of relationships, and so much more. There are so many lessons that we can take away from the knowledge that Coach Stamps shares and bring it back to the classroom. As a player Coach Stamps won a state cham...
The World We Choose to See
July 13, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBIn a world that sometimes feels as if it is filled with so much negative sometimes we have to step back and look through a different lens. We need to change what we are looking for. This mini episode is all about adjusting our perspective and paying attention to the world that we see. Connect with Jillian DuBois on Twitter. @JillDuBois22
Communication, Curiosity, and Being an Experience Expert with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez
July 10, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis episode is an interview with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez. In this interview we discuss the power of communication and ways that we can be better communicators. The benefits of being curious and being a life long learner. Dr. Perez also talks about reflection and growing from our experiences as well as what she has learned over the course of her career. Dr. Amy Perez is Texas-born & raised, she is in her 30th year of serving public education. She has served as a JHS General Ed. Teacher, an S...
Comparisons and Stealing Our Joy
July 06, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBAll too often we look at something we do or something we create and instead of seeing the great things about it we choose to focus on the blemishes. This happens in our personal life, but it also happens in our professional life. Too often we get caught up in comparing ourselves to the educators around us and the only thing that does is rob ourselves of our joy. We should look to celebrate others and celebrate ourselves. This episodes dives into the dangers of focusing on the blemishes and s...
Teamwork, Communication, and Having a Strong Vision For the School Year Ahead
July 03, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe teamwork that we show can elevate our teams to new heights or it can make the team crumble. Every year our school teams change. Some changes involve what adults work in your classroom while other changes involve getting a brand new group of students. The teamwork every member demonstrates place a big role in defining the culture of the school and the morale of those there. This episode dives into three lessons taken from world renowned author and speaker John Maxwell's book the 17 Indisp...
The Educators You Surround Yourself With
June 29, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBThe educators that we surround ourselves with matter. A gentleman by the name of Johnny Tiersma said, "Find a teacher who sees students like you do. It’s really nice to be able to speak the same language.” There is so much truth to this. The people we surround ourselves matter. The words and actions greatly influence us. This mini episode explores this.
Keys to Teaching Longevity, Staying Positive, and Other Lessons from a Mentor, 3 Retirees, and 6 Guests
June 26, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis is the 100th episode of the Teaching Champions Podcast. In this episode we dive into some valuable lessons that my first teaching mentor gave me. We will also dive into advice from recent retirees who have over 40 years of teaching experience and how they managed to stay positive throughout the career. Then we will go over some of the highlights from the different guests that have been on the show. This milestone episode is packed with important information for everyone involved in the ...
Project Based Learning, Service Learning, and Being Innovative with Terry Wetzel
June 19, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis conversation is with Terry Wetzel who has been in the field of education for 28 years. During this conversation we discuss project based learning and how it can help fuel engagement and make the most reluctant learners engaged. We also discuss flexible scheduling, service learning, and so much more. Terry Wetzel has spent 28 years in education as a teacher, technology director, and in various administrative roles. His experience is primarily at the high school level and also includes...
Midweek Pick Me Up: Take Time to Hear Their Stories
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MBThis midweek pick me up is a small reminder of the power of listening and how we should listen before we judge. I share a personal story that recently made me step back and really think about what we might learn and how we might understand others better if we took the time to listen.