Explore every episode of the podcast "Best Year Ever!" or Bust! Helping Teachers Succeed
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 30: It's Time to Win the Gold and Dance in the Rain! | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:35:04 | |
In this episode I want to share with you 2 more powerful ways you can turn challenges into great moments in your classroom! Thank you for listening! I hope you will share this podcast series with other teachers/administrators you know. And... may every year be your "Best Year Ever!" for you and your students! I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 29: M = Model Management & S = Service With a Smile! | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:32:48 | |
In this episode I share the importance of using Model Management and Customer Service in your classroom to keep your team focused and excited about the team mission to make it the "Best Year Ever!" I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 28: A = All Involved (The Glue That Will Bond Your Team Together the Entire School Year) | 27 May 2024 | 00:33:36 | |
In this episode I explain how this strategy will help keep all of your students engaged in their learning and working together to succeed in reaching your team's year-long mission to make it the "Best Year Ever!" I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 27: E = Environment (Creating A "Broken Window" Free Learning Environment) | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:34:21 | |
In this episode I will explain WHY it's imperative to maintain a "Broken Window" Free Learning Environment to complete your team's shared mission to make it the "Best Year Ever!" You will be able to turn mountains into molehills. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 26: T = Target Talk (Triumph With Target Talk) | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
In this episode I will introduce the first part of T. E. A. M. S. - which is designed to keep your team focused and working together to make it the "Best Year Ever!" throughout the entire school year. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 25: Pursue Your Purpose Every Day in Your Classroom! | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
In this episode I will share with you a three-step process to discover your life's purpose and/or purpose as a teacher. I will also explain the benefits it will have on those you serve each day in your classroom, and it will help you maintain your love and passion not matter any challenge you may encounter. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 24: Don't Be Glib - Strive to Create a Masterpiece with Your Teaching! | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:25:31 | |
In this episode, I stress the importance of learning to master the "Science of Teaching" as you strive to be an Artist - working each year to create a masterpiece in your classroom with your students. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 23: Don't Let the Farleys Get You Down! | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
In this episode, I will arm you with several proven strategies you can use to consistently defeat any challengers that will try to knock your enthusiasm for teaching out of you. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 22: Challenges Today Can Lead to Victories Tomorrow! | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:35:26 | |
In this episode, I will share the importance of embracing challenges today that will lead to Big Victories tomorrow - or sometime down the road! I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 21: "Best Year Ever!" Would Be a Bust Without Having Some Challenges to Conquer! | 28 Jan 2024 | 00:32:43 | |
In this episode, I share some of the challenges I had to conquer as a teacher that continually forced me to grow and made being a teacher a lot more exciting. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 20: Ride 'Em Cowboy! Don't Get 'Bucked Off' When Life Gets a Little Messy! | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:28:33 | |
In this episode, I share some quick tips to not let any challenges that pop up throughout the school year knock you (and your team) off your mission to make it the "Best Year Ever!" I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 19: Peeling the Onion - Layer 4 - Parent Participation Pays Off for Everyone! | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
In this Episode, I share three more strategies to complete this 4-part mini-series on how to get parents involved and stay involved throughout the school year which is a Win-Win for all. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 18: Three Must Do's to Help Get Parents More Involved! | 17 Dec 2023 | 00:28:53 | |
In this episode I share "3 Must Do's" plus three more strategies to help you create a positive and powerful partnership with your parents to make it the "Best Year Ever!" for all involved - especially your students. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 17: Shower Your Students & Their Parents with Lots of Praise, Recognition, & Validation! | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:25:32 | |
In this episode I talk about the importance of creating healthy relationships with students and their parents by consistently using Praise/Recognition/Validation. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 16: Why It's Important to Complete the Powerful Trifecta! | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:19:48 | |
In this episode, I explain the importance of partnering up with parents to make it the "Best Year Ever!" for your students. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 15: The Gift of New Beginnings! | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:22:47 | |
In this episode, I share the importance of making your students understand that their past doesn't equal their future, and no matter their past in school, every year is a new beginning where they can work to make it their Best Year Ever! I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 14: Showing Gratitude is a Big Part of Having a Great Attitude! | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:17:15 | |
In this episode, I share a few strategies to help build a powerful gratitude mindset for your students and you in the classroom. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 13: Don't Be an A-S-S! Tell Your Students You Care About Them! | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:22:26 | |
In this episode I explain why it is important to show and tell your students you care about them throughout the year. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 12: Effort - Be Like Edison and Keep Trying Until You Succeed! | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:24:51 | |
In this episode, I explain the importance of learning from your mistakes, not giving up too soon, and to keep giving effort until you reach your goals. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 11: Attitude (Part 2) - Believe You Can Achieve | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:32:53 | |
In this episode I explain the importance of taking time daily to help your students develop a strong growth mindset. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 10: Attitude (Part 1) - Attitude is Everything | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:28:35 | |
In this episode I will explain Part One of the second word in the 3-Word Doable Plan to help your students create the habit to come to school each day looking for things to get excited and happy about. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 9: You Snooze, You Lose...Why Good Attendance is a MUST to Succeed in School and Beyond | 15 Oct 2023 | 00:29:37 | |
In this episode I share the first word in the 3-Word Doable Plan that will help your students make this and every year in school the "Best Year Ever!" I will explain some of the many benefits they will create for themselves by working to instill the habit of showing up on a regular basis and how it will make their schooling (and life) easier, more enjoyable and successful. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 8: Teachers Make a Difference Every Day! | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:31:05 | |
In this episode, I explain WHY I believe there should be billboards blanketing our highways nationwide driving home the powerful message that TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!! However, until that happens, I also explain why I believe it’s important for teachers to continue to be walking, talking, living, breathing, positive billboards for those they serve and to help fellow teachers stay strong and committed to their mission: To Secure Our Future by Educating Our Children Today. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 7: Setting the Table for Success - 30 Day Challenge | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:27:22 | |
In this Episode, l will help you create your own personalized plan and challenge you to implement it for 30 days to help set the table for success in your classroom. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 6: Establish and Enforce Team Rules | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
In this episode you will learn why it is important to establish and consistently enforce team rules and consequences in your classroom to help create a safe learning environment. This strategy will cut down on a lot of wasted learning time and provide clear boundaries for your students to thrive in. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 5: Teach, Model, Practice Team Procedures | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:26:05 | |
In this episode you will learn how well-defined procedures will help cut down on frustration and wasted time in your classroom which will give you more time to teach and more importantly, it will give your students more time to learn. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 4: Take Time to Build Your Team | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:28:09 | |
This episode will discuss the importance of taking time to start building your group of students into a close-knit team by using games and icebreakers to get to know each other in fun playful way. This is the first crucial step needed in the process of creating a positive, safe learning environment to get your students comfortable working closely together throughout the school year. I will discuss further steps and strategies to help build your team in future episodes. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Babysitter Story | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:22:42 | |
This is the bonus episode that I promised to share in Episode 3. It tells the story of the first time I played on a winning team and discovered the POWER OF TEAM. That influenced his teaching to use the team approach in his classroom. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 3: Tap Into the Power of Team | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:31:33 | |
This episode will discuss the importance and power of using a Team Approach to tap into the power of team. This will help create a positive, safe learning environment where your students feel a strong sense of belonging that will help them thrive throughout the year. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 2: The Importance of Creating a Shared Vision/Mission With Your Students | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
This episode explains WHY it is important to think of yourself as a leader with a team to lead in your classroom. I will explain the necessary steps to convert your GRAND Vision into a SHARED Vision and Mission that will engage your team to work with you to make it the Best Year Ever! I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||
| Episode 1: Best Year Ever! or Bust Overview | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:29:27 | |
In this episode I give you a quick overview of what this podcast series is about and will describe what "Best Year Ever!" looked like in my classroom and have you start creating a clear vision of what you will want it to look like in yours. I will also start to explain how you can make every year, as a teacher, your "Best Year Ever!" by helping your students make it their "Best Year Ever!" And in the following episodes, I will share with you (in detail) the same powerful game-plan and strategies I used in my classroom each year to Make It Happen--despite any and all challenges I encountered. I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me: | |||