380: Opportunities in Conversation with Chrissy Beltran
Every conversation has the potential to open doors, spark new ideas, and create opportunities for growth. In this episode, Chrissy Beltran e...
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Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast
This is a weekly Monday podcast for educators of all experience levels, including newbies, those in transition, and classroom leaders.
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20 of 314 episodes379: Leading From The Middle When You’re Not The Boss But Still Influence Change
What does leadership look like when you don’t have the title, the authority, or the final say? In this episode, we explore the power of lead...
378: From Teacher to Trailblazer – Building Everyday Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader in education? Leadership doesn’t always come with a title—it can happen in the classroom, in conversations...
377: Being in the Presence of Teaching with Doug Fisher
Teaching is about more than delivering content—it’s about being present with students, noticing their needs, and working alongside colleague...
Bonus: What Makes Professional Learning Actually Work?
Professional learning is a common part of education, but not all professional development leads to meaningful change in the classroom. In th...
376: Craft of Teaching with Dr. Anthony Richiez
Teaching is more than delivering content—it is a craft that requires intention, reflection, relationships, and a commitment to continually g...
375: The Power of Presence with Julianna Burmesch
What happens when a child grows up feeling unseen? In this heartfelt episode, our guest shares her personal story of navigating childhood wi...
374: Different Leadership with Shanimarie Ogilvie
What does effective leadership in education really look like? In this episode, we sit down with Shanimarie Ogilvie, an experienced educator...
373: Successful Writing with Lisa Collum
Writing is one of the most essential skills students develop in school. It empowers learners to communicate ideas, think critically, express...
372: Teaching Readiness with Nicole S. Turner
What does it truly mean to be "ready" to teach? In this episode, we sit down with Nicole S. Turner to explore the concept of teaching readin...
371: Empathetic Leadership with Joshua Stamper
What does it really mean to lead with empathy in today’s schools? In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Stamper to explore how empathetic...
370: Building a Foundation with Adina Medina
In this episode, we sit down with educator Adina Medina to explore what it truly means to build a strong foundation in education—for student...
369: Data Symplifyed with Jessica Lane & Jenelle McClenahen
Data can feel overwhelming in education—assessment scores, progress monitoring, intervention tracking, attendance trends, and classroom perf...
368: Finish Strong, Not Burned Out
As the school year winds down, the pressure can feel overwhelming—testing, deadlines, student behaviors, and sheer exhaustion. In this episo...
367: Innovative Assessment Strategies
What if assessment wasn’t something students feared—but something that actually fueled learning? In this episode, we explore innovative asse...
366: Stop Doing What Students Can Do
What happens when students take the lead in the classroom? In this episode, we explore the concept of a student-run classroom and how shifti...
365: Whole-Body Learning with Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift
Dr. Swift brings decades of experience across public education, higher education, and educational organizations to a conversation centered o...
364: Teacher Retention – Strategies for Staying & Thriving
Teaching is more than a profession — it’s a calling. But in today’s educational climate, staying in the classroom requires intention, bounda...
Bonus: ChatGPT & Me
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest tools transforming education right now: ChatGPT. We're switching it up where Gretchen...
363: Culturally Responsive Teaching – Meeting Diverse Student Needs
In this episode, we dive into the heart of culturally responsive teaching and what it really means to meet the diverse needs of today’s stud...