A Conversation with Jamie Johnson

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

Hey ya’ll! Today I got to chat with educator and author Jamie Johnson. She is the author of the book, Teach and Still Have Time to Pee, and has a dabbled in many different areas of education. She shares lots of knowledge about setting courageous boundaries, why it’s important to practice self-care, and why phrases like “Do it for the … Read More

Dr. PJ Caposey Named Illinois Superintendent of the Year

Jeff GargasBlog, Lead Better

We are incredibly excited to share that one of our amazing Teach Better Speakers Network Speakers, Dr. PJ Caposey, has been named the 2023 Illinois Superintendent of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Administrators. PJ is the superintendent of Meridian CUSD #223 in Illinois, and has been a member of the Teach Better Speakers Network since August of 2020. … Read More

Elijah’s Book, A Place They Love

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

Hey everyone. I realize it’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared anything, so here I am. Today I talk about the backstory, message, and process of writing my book, A Place They Love. This book will challenge you, motivate you, encourage you, and validate you as a teacher, so pick up a copy today! MORE EPISODES

A Conversation with Dr. Shelley Blackwell

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On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Shelley Blackwell. She is an MTSS Literacy Support Specialist~SLP.D. MTSS/MLSS stands for Multi-Tiered/Layered Systems of Support, but what exactly is its purpose and intent? Dr. Blackwell says that its purpose is student learning. Listen to learn more, including misconceptions surrounding MTSS/MLSS. MORE EPISODES