Every Teacher Counts
By Stephanie Smith
Welcome to the Every Teacher Counts podcast where exciting things are happening. Thoughts about pedagogy, wellness, and issues involving parents and teachers are explored.
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Every Teacher CountsDec 15, 2021
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New series: why we become and stay teachers
Background on what led me to the classroom and what kept me there for 23 years. Stay tuned for more stories from more educators that are inspiring and amazing.
Dec 15, 202115:50
Awareness and emotional space: a conversation with Elena Aguilar
Coach, educator, and author Elena Aguilar joins Stephanie to discuss the impact that COVID 19 has had on education and coaching. Focusing on the need to coach around and through emotions, Elena offers insight and strategies for coaches, teachers, and anyone that works with teachers to use to become aware of and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Discussing her own future plans and the impact that the quarantine has had on her own life, Elena brings insight to those looking for ways to help grow their own skills. For more information on her books and training visit www.brightmorningteam.com and be on the lookout for her newest book, Coaching for Equity, due out this fall.
May 26, 202021:05
COVID 19 and returning to the building
What gifts has this time given you? What are you missing?
May 19, 202011:09
Female leadership and education: an interview with Niamh McQuillan
Niamh McQuillan, Coordinator of Professional Learning and Leadership coach, joins Stephanie to discuss her leadership framework and how it relates to education. Niamh has 24 years of experience in education, and knows that lasting transformation of teaching and learning comes from building meaningful relationship and co-creating opportunities for growth. She is also the curator of Ripple Out, a women's leadership forum. Find Niamh on Facebook and LinkedIn and see the leadership framework at Rippleoutnow.com
Mar 25, 202022:13
Online without a plan: teaching during the coronavirus
Some thoughts about the mindset needed to get through this time as well as 1-2 ideas to get you started. Email me at dontcallmesteph1@gmail.com with questions or for a consultation.
Mar 11, 202011:21
New year's resolution (or not)
How can you make resolutions to live a better life?
Jan 15, 202017:39
Holiday Survival
The holidays are not always happy and jolly for people. Listen to some tips and strategies to cope.
Dec 11, 201919:27
This could change your life
My interview on MindBodyRadio that explains what I do and why it is so important.
Dec 11, 201910:16
Designing relationships
Explore how you can establish expectations with students, colleagues, or any other audience with whom you interact in order to dispel assumptions and move forward in a positive direction.
Nov 19, 201918:48
Collaboration with colleagues
Find your own professional development partner in your in building
Jan 15, 201915:45
Teacher prep
Time saving strategies to help get you ready for the week
Jan 08, 201904:59
Be a champion: negativity in schools
Negativity exists in every school everyday. How do you handle it? Do you confront it head on or ignore it? How can you become a child's champion?
Dec 11, 201815:57
Transitions in lessons: tighten up to save your sanity
Transitions in the classroom can often lead to classroom management issues if there isn't structure. This episode discusses some ideas about how to take control of those necessary times as students move from one part of the lesson to another.
Dec 05, 201819:22
Two questions and a statement: immediate rigor
How often do you struggle to have students go deeper into a concept or lesson? How often do you have time left over at the end of a lesson or time that runs out and you need to get data? Use these two questions or statement to help students have richer and deeper learning experiences.
Nov 28, 201813:06
Pressing pause
Examine 4 simple but effective phrases that change how you interact with students and others to maintain control and feel calmer. Start using
them immediately both inside and outside of the classroom to make life a little easier.
them immediately both inside and outside of the classroom to make life a little easier.
Nov 19, 201814:35