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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Thoughts After a Year of Podcasting
December 19, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBOver the past year this podcast has discussed many different topics in the field of education. We have dived into different thought leaders and how their expertise translates over into the field of education. This episode takes a look back on these and we discuss the power of belief, failure, building school culture, the words we speak, and so much more. Thank you for supporting this podcast over the past year! I truly appreciate you and look forward to continuing this journey! On Thursd...
Leadership Lessons for the Classroom
December 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis episode takes leadership lessons from the hit show Ted Lasso that can easily be applied into the classroom. Ted Lasso provides us lessons of positivity and the power of belief. It also reminds us to be curious about others, recognize the value all of us have, understanding we're more than just a teacher, and the power of continuously investing in others. If we set out to do these daily the environment that we create in our schools for our students will truly be transformational.
Finding Belief and Bright Spots Within the Classroom
December 05, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBBelief is a powerful emotion. When you believe in yourself and your abilities you are unlimited in what you can accomplish. When our students believe in themselves what they can accomplish is unlimited. This episode dives into the power of belief and how we can foster stronger beliefs within ourselves and our students through intentionally looking for the bright spots. This episode is important for any educator who wants strategies to help them have a positive and healthy day and encourage ...
Relationship, Growth, and Wins Inside of the Classroom
November 28, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBInside our classroom the relationships that we have with our students, the growth that is taking place, and the wins that are happening play a large role in the success of our classrooms. Educators would benefit from taking time to reflect on these areas and ask themselves what are they doing well and what are ways that they could be doing better. This episode takes a deeper look into these.
Gratitude in the Classroom
November 21, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBResearch has found that gratitude helps foster a positive well being, allows for others to have stronger connections, and become more resilient along with much more. Knowing this it is imperative for our own mental health and the mental health of our students that we start a gratitude practice within the classroom. The first step in becoming more grateful is being willing to see it. Then, we need to take that gratitude in. The third step is to make it a practice of extending gratitude to oth...
Thoughts From a Week of Teaching
November 14, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBEvery week in the classrooms brings a range of emotions and thoughts. This episode is a random collection of thoughts that I had over the course of the week in the classroom. This episode dives into the topics of failure, how we handle stress from the work week, celebrating the growth that our students have had to date, and so much more.
5 Thoughts on Self Care for Educators
November 07, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn a school year that school teachers are feeling more burnt out than ever it is more important than ever that educators practice self care. This episode dives into five thoughts that I have about self care and reminders that we should use to help us stay focused on what's most important.
A Few Reminders for Educators
October 31, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThe field of education is not easy. When you are serving others and you're pouring your heart and soul into all you do it can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. That is why you need to give yourself little reminders on why being in this field means so much to you as well as reminders on different strategies that you can use to help keep a healthy emotional and mental state of mind. This episode dives into small reminders given by Dr. Brad Johnson and Hal Bowman in their boo...
Two Ways to Manage Stress From the Classroom
October 24, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThere are so many educators right now who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. The expectations and burden that is placed on teachers is a lot. This episode dives into teachings of Justin Sua who is the mental conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. I will share two strategies that he uses with his players to help their stress levels. If you would like more phenomenal teachings from Justin Sua check out his podcast: Increase Your Impact You have a story to tell and if you would li...
The Power of Lighting Up For Your Students
October 17, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis episode dives into some of the teachings of Dr. Jody Carrington. This amazing woman is a psychologist, an author, and a speaker. She brings energy, enthusiasm, and passion to everything that she does. This episode looks at some of the powerful teachings that she gives on making connections with students, the power of modeling, and remembering the difference that you make. If you want to hear Dr. Carrington in her own words check out these amazing podcasts. Rise Together Podcast episo...
Creating a Successful School Day
October 10, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThrough conversations that I've overheard, things I've seen on social media, and how I've felt personally it's easy to see that many educators are starting to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The school year is long and offers many challenges. That is why it is important for all of us that we are deliberate in things that we do to try and set ourselves up for a successful school day. This episode dives into a few of the strategies.
The Power of Being in the Moment
October 03, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe episode dives into the power of being present and the power that it can have in creating a positive day. We discuss three ways that we can work on being in the moment inside our classroom based off of Elaina Aguilar's book Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. Mrs. Aguilar talks about three things that we can do to help stay present. She says being mindful, finding joy, and sharing laughter as ways that we can create a great day for ourselves. This episodes dives into th...
The Power of Being in the Moment
October 03, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThe episode dives into the power of being present and the power that it can have in creating a positive day. We discuss three ways that we can work on being in the moment inside our classroom based off of Elaina Aguilar's book Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. Mrs. Aguilar talks about three things that we can do to help stay present. She says being mindful, finding joy, and sharing laughter as ways that we can create a great day for ourselves. This episodes dives into th...
Three Ways to Become a Better Educator
September 26, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week's episode takes lesson taught from Les Brown who is one of the greatest speakers of all time. He's a gentleman who has effected others from all over the world with his motivational talks on human potential. This episode is a tribute to him and three lessons that he has taught that we can apply to our classroom. If you are interested in learning how we can improve as an educator and learn from one of the greatest speakers of all time this is definitely an episode to check out.
Lessons to Transform Your Classroom
September 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBEducators are always looking for ways to make their classrooms more impactful. This episode dives into lessons from the head coach of Clemson's football team Dabo Swinney. In this episode you will find lessons that he has used to transform Clemson from a football program that no one believed in to one of the premier programs in the country. These lessons have very little to do about football and so much to do with what we can do to bring out the best in our students. Some other podcasts th...
Reflection on the First Week of School
September 12, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBAfter teaching remotely for a year and a half I returned to face to face instruction this past week. This episode dives into some thoughts that I had after being inside the classroom with my students for the week. Coaching from Dr. Darrin Peppard and Dr. Brandon Beck Open Road - Accelerate - https://roadtoawesome.net/results-coaching
10 Things to Consider This School Year
September 05, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThere are little things that we do each day that drive our classroom culture. This episode dives into things to consider for this school year.
Setting Yourself Up for a Positive School Day
August 29, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBShowing up for our students in the right frame of mind is important. There are strategies that we can use to help put ourselves in a positive frame of mind to face the school day. This episode explores a few strategies so that we can show up as our best selves and remain that way throughout the school day.
Tips to Navigate the Ultramarathon of the School Year
August 22, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThere is so much buzz and excitement surrounding the beginning of the school year. As educators we are always extremely excited to jump into the new school year full steam ahead. Unfortunately if we are not careful this can lead to us burning out. This episode dives into tips and tricks that Courtney Dauwalter, one of the worlds best ultra runners, uses to navigate those long races. These tips are what an elite athlete uses and could be essential to us successfully navigating the school year...
Rekindle Your Motivation for the School Year Ahead
August 15, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThe school year has started for some and is rapidly approaching for many. For some motivation is strong going into the year while for others the effects of last school year can be felt and the motivation is running low. This episode is dedicated to developing strategies that we can use as teachers to help us rekindle and maintain a healthy motivation for the school year ahead. If you are looking for extra motivation check out the members of the Road to Awesome team out. There are some great...
Teaching Champions Summer Rewind
August 08, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis summer we have taken a look at several great books that offer tips and strategies that we can use to help keep us mentally and emotionally strong. With school starting up in some parts of the country and getting ready to in many others this episode takes a look back at these strategies in the hopes that you may find a takeaway that you can use to help you in the year to come.
Lessons from a Navy Seal
August 01, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn 2014 Admiral William McRaven addressed the University of Texas's graduating class. In his commencement speech he shared with them lessons that he has learned along his journey. These lessons are valuable to each and everyone of us. They can be applied to our personal lives and our lives within the classroom. This commencement speech has been viewed over 14 million times on youtube and has been turned into a book. This episode takes a look at a few of these lessons and how as educators we...
Lessons for Educators from a Navy Seal
August 01, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn 2014 Admiral William McRaven addressed the University of Texas's graduating class. In his commencement speech he shared with them lessons that he has learned along his journey. These lessons are valuable to each and everyone of us. They can be applied to our personal lives and our lives within the classroom. This commencement speech has been viewed over 14 million times on youtube and has been turned into a book. This episode takes a look at a few of these lessons and how as educators we...
Tips and Tricks of Olympians for Educators
July 25, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOlympians face pressure at the highest level. They have learned strategies and tools that allow them to control nerves, stay focused, and perform in the most tense moments. As educators we can use these tools to help us perform at the highest of levels in the classroom and at home. This episode will look at the book Train (Your Brain) Like an Olympian by Jean Francois Menard and discuss some of the strategies that Mr. Menard uses to train his Olympians with. These skills are truly beneficial...
Embrace the Moment
July 18, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe live in an age of distraction and never ending to do lists. As educators the stress that fills our days can lead to us missing out on so many joyful moments. This episode talks about the importance of being present and embracing the little moments that each day brings us.
Soundtracks
July 11, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe words we say to ourselves matter. Those soundtracks that we play over and over again. These words can build us up or tear us down. They can fuel us to take on new and exciting challenges or they can stop us in our tracks. Our personal soundtracks are important. This episode discusses strategies from Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks and focuses on ways we can identify the negative soundtracks and replace them with positive and empowering ones. As educators this is also important because we...
Making Stronger Connections
July 04, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMaking stronger connections in our classrooms, schools, and personal life is extremely important. This episode discusses tips from the book How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. This book has sold over 30 million copies and is thought of as one of the most influential books of all time. If you are looking to strengthen relationships then check this episode out!
The Four Agreements for Educators
June 27, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBThe second episode in the summer series revolves around the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. This powerful book talks about four agreements that we can live by that will truly transform us and the way in which we see the world. Check out the podcast and definitely add this book to your must read list.
Finding Stillness as an Educator
June 20, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAnyone that works in education can attest to the fact that this has been a stressful year. It's one where it was very difficult to find that work life balance. This episode is about the power of slowing down, being present, and finding stillness in our lives. We take a dive into Ryan Holiday's book Stillness is the Key to discuss some of the strategies that we can use to be more still.
Five Priorities for Educators
June 13, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MBThe way we approach our classrooms and the priorities that we have tremendously effect our students. This episode dives into five different things that make an impact on students, classrooms, and learning.
Let's Grow From This Year
June 06, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBReflection is pivotal to growth. Taking time to reflect on tough moments can offer valuable insight and lead to a tremendous amount of growth. That being said let's not just be happy that as teachers we were able to get through this school year. Let's use this school year as something to grow from. This episode dives into reflection and how we can use it to become the best educator that we can be.
A Reflection on the Mountain We Climbed
May 30, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBThis school year has been a year to remember. It's been filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and so many unforgettable moments. This episode is all about looking back at this year and the lens that we view it with. Even though it challenged many educators far more than many years in the past we should look back and celebrate the year that it was.
Classroom Culture, Fist Bumps, and an NBA MVP
May 23, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MBThis weeks episode looks at a study conducted by a UC Berkeley professor that measured the effect of positive physical interactions between players on NBA teams. The study found that the more positive interactions that there are the more successful the team was. This should be a lesson for educators as well. The more positive interactions that we have with our students the more engaged they'll be, the more risks they take, and the more they'll feel invested in learning.
The To Be List
May 16, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBAs educators we have mastered the art of the to do list. We have lists for everything and we often consider it a good day if we can cross off everything from the list. What if we crossed off the "to do" list and created a "to be" list. This episode explores a "to be" list and the power that it can have.
A Reminder for Educators
May 09, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBThis episode is a special reminder for all of us. Working in the field of education can be taxing. There is a lot of energy that is poured out each and every single day for all the students that everyone in the school system serves. This episode is just a reminder of what is important and is a lesson that each and every single one of us should hear!
A Question Every Student Should Be Asked
May 02, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBThe power of believing in oneself is invaluable. To achieve anything all of us must believe in our abilities. Self belief can be fostered in the classroom. The words we use and how we treat our students plays a big role in the identity that they create for themselves. This episode dives into one question that we should be asking our students daily. It's a question that was instrumental in helping Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson pave his way into the NFL. As a young man his father would as...
Cross the Finish Line Arms Linked Together
April 25, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBThis school year has been filled with ups and downs. Moments of great joy and moments where we have struggled. This episode is dedicated to all those who helped us get through this school year. The coworkers who made us laugh, who listened to us when we needed to talk, and those who kept us going on those hard days. Recognize those colleagues. Celebrate those colleagues. This episode is for them!
SPANX and a Lesson Every Educator Needs to Hear
April 18, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MBThere are lessons that we can learn from in every walk of life. It's important as educators that we look at people who have become ultra successful and look to see what made them that way. Analyze what makes up their mindsets and see if we can pass that on to our students. In this weeks episode the founder of SPANX, is discussed, and a certain mindset that she has that allowed her to take SPANX as a small start up and make it into a global giant! This is an important lesson that everyone can...
Assume Positive Intent
April 11, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBThere are many times when we leave discussions, read an email, or hear about a transgression that took place and we automatically assume the worst. We assume that others had ill intentions. We create negative stories in our head and this can have a tremendous impact on our emotional, physical, and mental well being. These assumptions can also have a negative effect on us and can greatly impact our relationships with our students, the parents of our students, and our coworkers. What if we ...
A Crumpled Up and Stepped on $100 Bill
April 04, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBThe teaching world has been transformed this school year. Every teacher has been impacted in one form or another because of the pandemic. At times this has lead many educators to feel stressed, burned out, and as if their impact in the classroom has greatly decreased. This episode tackles this issue and is a reminder to teachers everywhere that your value goes far beyond having the perfect lesson!
Flex the Optimistic Muscle
March 28, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBHaving an optimistic mindset has been shown to increase longevity, motivation, and perseverance among many other positive things. With so much scientific evidence about the importance of optimism we should be teaching our students about how to be more optimistic. In this episode I discuss three ways that we can teach our students about optimism as discussed by Justin Su'a in his book Pep Talk for Parents. Mr. Su'a is the mental conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Rays and is extremely know...
March Madness and Love Tough
March 21, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBAs the NCAA basketball tournament gets on its way there is no better topic to discuss then the relationship between the coaches and the players. We often think most coaches lead with tough love, but in reality many of todays coaches love tough. Coaches today look to build relationships and invest in their players as people. They earn the right to coach hard and bring the best out in them. As educators we need to adopt a similar mentality. Invest in our students. Create those relationships an...
5 Tips to Beat the Midyear Slump
March 14, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBThe midyear slump is something that can effect every educator at one point or another. When you have been pouring your heart and soul into the school year it can wear you down and make you feel as if you are running on empty. This episode is about pushing back against the midyear slump and regaining that motivation and drive needed to finish the school year strong.
Two Questions on the Road to Awesome
March 07, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBHow we view our students matters! It effects the way we talk to them, how we interact with them, and our relationship with them. In this episode a great teaching point from the book Road to Awesome, by Dr. Darrin Peppard, is discussed. Dr. Peppard talks about two questions that were asked one time at a faculty meeting that greatly effected the way that he approaches students and leadership today. Check this episode out as these two questions may just change the way you approach your student...
Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
February 28, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBWe have a choice in every situation that we face. We can be a thermometer and let the environment around us determine which version of ourself shows up for the world or we can be a thermostat and control which version of us shows up for the world. This episode discusses the importance of how we handle the different situations that present themselves during our school day and focus on creating a positive classroom environment for our students.
Listen Like Larry King
February 20, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBListening to someone else while they're speaking is one of the most impactful things that we can do. When a teacher takes a moment to listen to their student they are letting that scholar know that he or she is seen, heard, and valued. When you take a moment to listen to your colleagues you are also strengthening a bond and creating a positive school climate. In this episode I talk about the power of listening, how we're not as good as we may think at this, and why it is essential that...
A Marathon, a Student, and the Words We Speak
February 13, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBThe words we speak matter! They can lift students up or bring them down. In this episode I take about a marathon, a student, and the power of the words that we speak.
Create School Culture
February 06, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBWho doesn't want to work in a school that is encouraging, supportive, and positive? Everyone would! School culture plays a pivotal role in the education of a child. The adults in the building set the tone for the energy in the building. This podcast talks about a strategy that can be used in every school to make it more positive and encouraging for all those who work there and as the adults in the building thrive the champions in the building will thrive as well!
Next Play Mentality! Next Lesson Mentality!
January 30, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBAs educators we take great pride in the lessons that we teach. We put great effort into planning them out, getting all the materials prepared, and making sure we've done all we can to make it beneficial for our students. Unfortunately there are a million small things that can take a great lesson and make it fall apart. This episode talks about what we do "next" after a lesson falls apart. Do we let the frustration of the failed lesson creep into the next lesson that we teach or do we adopt...
Next Play Mentality! Next Lesson Mentality!
January 30, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBAs educators we take great pride in the lessons that we teach. We put great effort into planning them out, getting all the materials prepared, and making sure we've done all we can to make it beneficial for our students. Unfortunately there are a million small things that can take a great lesson and make it fall apart. This episode talks about what we do "next" after a lesson falls apart. Do we let the frustration of the failed lesson creep into the next lesson that we teach or do we adopt...