167: Breaking through the comfort zone. – Becky Thal chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

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5th grade teacher, and Teach Better Team Member, Becky Thal, chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

'I've turned that around to say no, I need to take a leap. And if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. I won't know until I try.' - @mrsrthal from episode 167 of #TeachBetterTalk #Podcast #TeachBetter Click To Tweet

Episode Highlights

  • 0:43 – Discussing the #TeamJeff vs #TeamRae debate – Choose your side at www.teachbetterswag.com!
  • 3:13 – Highlighting Mark Heller (@mheller2115)
  • 6:35 – Previewing the episode with Becky Thal.
  • 10:55 – Becky introduces herself.
  • 13:35 – Becky shares how she got connected with, and joined the team.
  • 17:07 – Becky’s failure: Not having a broad vision of what is out there for educators.
  • 21:50 – Becky’s success: Going after things. Sending Jeff an email.
  • 24:33 – What’s keeping Becky excited about education right now: The freedom and flexibility to be creative.
  • 30:35 – Becky’s advice for teachers: Absorbed as much as you can, but also don’t be afraid to offer your opinion on things.
  • 33:00 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
  • 40:38 – How to connect with Becky.

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