TL;DR: Taking risks makes teaching more exciting and fulfilling. Start small with change to accomplish more in the long run. Risk-taking is easier for students when we build them a safety net. Failure is natural. Show students it’s okay to fail as long as we try again. Growing up, we’re taught to be careful: to wear helmets and knee pads … Read More
Safe, Secure, and Stable : A reflection of over 40 years
Mr. Moore has served in the education world for over 40 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. In this episode, he reflects on his time, this profession, and the foundational purpose of education. Thank you, Mr Moore, for your years of dedication, and for sharing your journey and wisdom with us. You can hear more on Spotify or Apple … Read More
The destructive and constructive nature of comparison.
As educators, we often feel isolated. Sometimes its because we feel less then others and are fearful we will be discovered as a fraud. Other times, we feel isolated because we are successful and we are afraid the spotlight will only isolate us more. Both are unfair. Both are destructive. In this episode, Brian and Kasey talk about the pitfalls … Read More
Be a Ruckus Maker, with Danny Bauer
In this episode, Danny Bauer explains why Ruckus Makers have a bias for action and a passion for change. And they do so by telling stories. Mr. Danny Bauer is a principal development & retention expert, 2x best-selling author, host of two of the world’s most downloaded podcasts, and Chief Ruckus Maker. He founded Better Leaders Better Schools in 2015. … Read More
Ep 41. “Localize your message” and how best to embrace the hard, with Jenn Ford
A graduate of Georgetown and the University of Colorado, President and founder of the Frederick Mountain Group, and a wilderness guide for seven years, Jennifer Ford brings the good and powerful word! Speaking truth into public school marketing strategies and how best to engage in difficult conversations with passionate or politically charged parents, Jenn Ford breaks down how public educators … Read More
