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The Credible Teacher

The Credible Teacher

By Mike Huebner

Documenting the journey of teaching, being credible and being me. Sharing my perspective through reflections and relating them to one of the least talked about topics in all of education, teacher credibility.
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488: Listening > sharing at times...

The Credible TeacherDec 09, 2020

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488: Listening > sharing at times...

488: Listening > sharing at times...

In this episode, I share a brief story about sharing my perspective at a leadership meeting and reflecting on how I need to do more listening… and what I can do going forward.
Dec 09, 202010:20
487: Bringing the whole of ourselves...

487: Bringing the whole of ourselves...

In this episode, I share a quote from Mr. Rogers about human beings feeling that they can bring the whole of themselves to the people that care about them. I reflect them what this means as a parent, teacher, and someone that wants to live a more fulfilling life.
Dec 07, 202013:15
486: The process of loving ourselves, the good and the bad...

486: The process of loving ourselves, the good and the bad...

In this episode, I reflect on the idea that truly loving ourselves includes not only the things that are deemed positive but also the things that make us flawed.
Dec 04, 202014:00
485: Being lovable.

485: Being lovable.

In this episode, I share a beautiful quote from Mr. Rogers and reflect on the process we go through in an attempt to be lovable in the eyes of the students we serve and those we love.
Dec 03, 202012:13
483: Act like you make a difference...

483: Act like you make a difference...

In this episode, I share a powerful quote about how we as teachers make a difference even when we don't realize it. I reflect on an email I received and the reality for us as teachers.
Dec 01, 202008:37
482: The Lesson - Ep. 42 - Eight Reasons Risk Takers Are Likely to be More Successful

482: The Lesson - Ep. 42 - Eight Reasons Risk Takers Are Likely to be More Successful

In this episode, Dan and I talk about risk and why we need to take more of them! Thanks for being here!
Nov 24, 202024:34
481: Teacher credibility is not binary...

481: Teacher credibility is not binary...

In this episode, I share a definition of teacher credibility based on research any new book I have about teacher credibility and collective efficacy. I reflect on how teacher credibility can be increased and share that it's a process that never ends.
Nov 23, 202015:01
480: We all need someone who inspires us...

480: We all need someone who inspires us...

In this episode, I share a quote about inspiring others and reflect on the process teachers can model to help their students see this happen.
Nov 20, 202007:33
479: Fireside Five - Pursuit of happiness

479: Fireside Five - Pursuit of happiness

In this episode, I share a question about happiness and ask what would happen if we were relentless in attempting to find it.
Nov 19, 202006:56
478: Giving ourselves permission...

478: Giving ourselves permission...

In this episode, I share a book that changed the way I thought about giving ourselves permission to do the things we want and need to do for ourselves.
Nov 18, 202012:52
477: Teachers teach more by what they are...

477: Teachers teach more by what they are...

In this episode camera I share a "about how teachers actually teach and reflect on my own experience as relates to this idea. Enjoy!
Nov 17, 202009:08
476: Fireside Five - What if we were the love of our own lives?

476: Fireside Five - What if we were the love of our own lives?

In this episode, I reflect on the idea of going within and pose the question about loving ourselves for who we are and how that will impact how we love others.
Nov 16, 202007:16
475: What all successful people do, I guess...

475: What all successful people do, I guess...

In this episode, I share something I read about what all successful people do and why feeling guilty about not doing these things is getting in our way of being 'successful.'
Nov 13, 202010:51
474: Fireside Five - One way to look at solving teacher burnout...

474: Fireside Five - One way to look at solving teacher burnout...

In this episode, I share some thoughts on how I've looked at the teaching profession being a marathon and not a sprint…as it relates to finding balance and avoid teacher burnout.
Nov 12, 202006:57
473: Don't give away your power!

473: Don't give away your power!

In this episode, I share some depressing news about how many people are going to school to become a teacher and why we can no longer give away our power to those that don't know what we're doing.
Nov 11, 202015:34
472: Fireside Five - The few reasons people become teachers...

472: Fireside Five - The few reasons people become teachers...

In this episode, I reflect on the reality that they are many reasons why people do not become teachers and that there are very few reasons why people become teachers.
Nov 06, 202007:17
471: Fireside Five - What if we were as human as possible?

471: Fireside Five - What if we were as human as possible?

In this episode, I share some thoughts on why the idea of being more human should become the norm and not the exception.
Nov 05, 202006:36
470: Fireside Five - How you perceive yourself is what truly matters

470: Fireside Five - How you perceive yourself is what truly matters

In this episode, I share how the work required to get others to perceive us in a positive light is one that starts on the inside.
Nov 04, 202006:47
469: Fireside Five - What do you want people to say about you when you're gone?

469: Fireside Five - What do you want people to say about you when you're gone?

In this episode, I share my journey when thinking about death. Also, how this reflecting may help us make choices that will make us happier and more fulfilled.
Nov 03, 202006:34
468: Fireside Five - How long do you want to feel bad?

468: Fireside Five - How long do you want to feel bad?

In this episode, I share an idea about how we have the power to respond to the things that happen in life versus react and cause more pain. Also, I urge you to consider living in this moment, not worried about the past or the future.
Nov 02, 202006:44
467: Fireside Five - Don't believe everything you think...

467: Fireside Five - Don't believe everything you think...

In this episode, I share why we don't want to believe everything we think based on the social conditioning we received as a young people and that we have the power to overcome this and make new choices.
Oct 30, 202006:28
466: Fireside Five - Uncharted territory...

466: Fireside Five - Uncharted territory...

I'm trying something new… in this 5 minute fireside chat, I share my thoughts on the reality we are facing as teachers and humans during a worldwide pandemic. And, why we need to start with ourselves.
Oct 29, 202006:29
465: Resilience and coming from a place of love...

465: Resilience and coming from a place of love...

In this episode, I share a story about being resilient and why coming from a place of love will help you and your students.
Oct 22, 202017:54
464: Conflict and confrontation

464: Conflict and confrontation

In this episode, I reflect on a quote from Wayne Dyer about what 'enlightened' people do (or not do) regarding conflict in life. I share some thoughts about why it's so hard to do and why it may help more than being in conflict.
Sep 21, 202014:16
463: Who’s more likely to recommend their job? An active military personnel or a teacher...

463: Who’s more likely to recommend their job? An active military personnel or a teacher...

In this episode, I share a crazy statistic about who recommends their job more than teachers and what this idea means to me and you as we do something that very few people can and want to do.
Sep 15, 202016:50
462: What teachers can do to help students love themselves

462: What teachers can do to help students love themselves

In this episode, I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about the ideal school with ideal teachers...I reflect on how we can create this ‘ideal’ situation as individuals in a system that doesn’t want it to occur. Hope it helps!
Sep 14, 202017:30
461: Why it’s more important than ever for teachers to practice self-care.

461: Why it’s more important than ever for teachers to practice self-care.

In this episode, I share my perspective on why taking care of ourselves as humans, and as teachers, has become much more important than before Covid and our new reality.
Sep 11, 202015:59
460: What we can do as individuals and BLM

460: What we can do as individuals and BLM

In this episode, I share some thoughts on how we are losing sight of the bigger issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement and where real change happens.
Sep 10, 202016:08
459: The Lesson - Ep. 41 - How to Handle Other People's Bad Moods Like a Pro

459: The Lesson - Ep. 41 - How to Handle Other People's Bad Moods Like a Pro

In this episode, Dan and I share an important article and reflect on what one can do to manage other humans’ moods! We all experience it, even during a pandemic! Hope you are safe, healthy, and happy! Take care!
Aug 28, 202026:07
458: The Lesson - Ep. 40 - Why Vulnerability is a Powerful Leadership Trait

458: The Lesson - Ep. 40 - Why Vulnerability is a Powerful Leadership Trait

In this episode, Dan and I chat about vulnerability. As a dude that no longer apologizes for crying, I have welcomed vulnerability in my life...though I know I need to do it more! Hope you enjoy!
Jul 23, 202027:56
457: The Lesson - Ep. 39 - Nine Ways To Be A Better Person

457: The Lesson - Ep. 39 - Nine Ways To Be A Better Person

In this episode, Dan and I share an article about how to be better people! I know I need to work on this myself and realize that everyone is just doing the best they can. We hope it helps and that you are staying healthy. Take care!

Mike

Jul 06, 202034:44
456: Kailey Lefko - Educalme & The Balanced Educator Podcast
May 23, 202045:25
455: The Lesson - Ep. 38 - Seven Reasons Why Smart People Aren't Successful

455: The Lesson - Ep. 38 - Seven Reasons Why Smart People Aren't Successful

In this episode, Dan and I share an article about why intelligence doesn’t equate to “success” (whatever that is). Hope you enjoy and get something valuable from our musings. Take care and be well!
Apr 24, 202034:53
454: Tiktok Teacher Tip - No. 3 - There will always be more than enough to do!

454: Tiktok Teacher Tip - No. 3 - There will always be more than enough to do!

In this episode, I share a tip from @mrteachableteacher about knowing that our list of things to do will always be longer then what we can accomplish. Thanks and enjoy!
Apr 16, 202018:31
453: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 2 - Don't compare yourself to other teachers.

453: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 2 - Don't compare yourself to other teachers.

In this episode, I share a tip from @mrsbennetthasclass on Tiktok and reflect on what I've learned about not judging myself harshly, being myself, and deflecting negativity from others.
Apr 14, 202018:35
452: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 1 - Teaching is a job, not your life.

452: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 1 - Teaching is a job, not your life.

In this episode, I highlight a tip given by @dystined2shine about looking at teaching from another perspective that allows us to find a balance. I share a couple thoughts about what I've learned about finding balance. Hope it helps!
Apr 13, 202017:20
451: The Lesson - Ep. 37 - What actually makes us happy?

451: The Lesson - Ep. 37 - What actually makes us happy?

In this episode, Dan and I share what one author writes about what really makes humans happy. Couldn't we all be a little happier in times like these? Enjoy and thanks for being here!
Apr 13, 202032:33
450: The Lesson - Ep. 36 - Training your brain to remember anything!

450: The Lesson - Ep. 36 - Training your brain to remember anything!

In this episode, Dan and I talk about how to remember all of the things by training our mind to do so based on someone that knows way more than we do. Enjoy!
Mar 26, 202042:04
449: The Lesson - Ep. 35 - How To Kill a Toxic Ego

449: The Lesson - Ep. 35 - How To Kill a Toxic Ego

In this episode, Dan and I discuss an article that will make you a better human. We all have egos but what do we do with them??? We don’t have the answers but we talk about some...
Mar 13, 202046:54
448: Balance and communication.

448: Balance and communication.

In this episode, I share what I've learned about finding balance in order to avoid teacher burnout and explain why a teacher being 'tough' on students means nothing if students don't perceive their teachers as people who care about their well being. Take care of yourself!!!
Feb 12, 202017:56
447: What if teachers normalized mental health by sharing their own journey with it?

447: What if teachers normalized mental health by sharing their own journey with it?

In this episode, I share a brief story of telling a former student that I've been feeling anxiety lately and how important it is for teachers to be as vulnerable as they can be to normalize the mental health conversation.
Feb 04, 202017:52
446: How following up with students after a behavior incident builds credibility.

446: How following up with students after a behavior incident builds credibility.

In this episode, I share a brief story about redirecting a student and what I've learned about following up with them after a behavior incident in the classroom.
Feb 03, 202016:39
445: Teachers do meaningful things for others.

445: Teachers do meaningful things for others.

In this episode, I reflect on a quote about doing things for others and how it creates a life that matters. I connect this idea to what teachers are seemingly called to do and why it's silly to think that many people outside of education fully understand what we're doing as teachers.
Jan 27, 202019:46
444: The Lesson - Ep. 34 - The Art of Being Real With People

444: The Lesson - Ep. 34 - The Art of Being Real With People

What does 'being real' even mean? Mike shares an article written by someone that has always been more of an acquaintance than a friend. Dan and I reflect of the author's insight on how to become more vulnerable which leads to the 'real friend zone' in our relationships. Enjoy!
Jan 24, 202034:08
443: The Lesson - Ep. 33 - The Health Benefits of Laughter

443: The Lesson - Ep. 33 - The Health Benefits of Laughter

We know laughing feels good, right? In this episode, Dan shares some research behind why laughing is so good for our health and we chat about some things that make us laugh as well. Enjoy!
Jan 14, 202025:00
442: Success - Tiktok- Mr. Rogers

442: Success - Tiktok- Mr. Rogers

I share what I've been doing the last month or so and reflect on a great quote about success from the one and only, Mr. Rogers.
Jan 06, 202015:17
441: The Lesson - Ep. 32 - Six Biases That Trick You Into Thinking You Are Below Average

441: The Lesson - Ep. 32 - Six Biases That Trick You Into Thinking You Are Below Average

In this episode, Mike shares an article about why humans think they are doing worse than their peers. It was eye-opening and very much needed!
Dec 17, 201936:52
440: What I've learned (so far) from being on Tiktok

440: What I've learned (so far) from being on Tiktok

In this episode, I share what I've observed since joining Tiktok and a story highlighting why race is a conversation we need to have to help young (and old) people.
Dec 11, 201916:57
439: The Lesson - Ep. 31 - The Chemistry of Storytelling

439: The Lesson - Ep. 31 - The Chemistry of Storytelling

In this episode, Mike shares an article about the chemistry of storytelling and why/how marketers use this information to sell their products. So interesting (and scary?)!
Dec 10, 201934:29
438: The Lesson - Ep. 30 - Ethics and Synthetic Media

438: The Lesson - Ep. 30 - Ethics and Synthetic Media

This was a crazy topic. Dan shares an article he found about 'bots' and media people consume. Dan shares information on the possible consequences of synthetic media in the ever-changing world we live in. Enjoy!
Dec 06, 201935:12