WEP 254: The Greatest Year of Your Life with Kelly Croy

What if this year did not just happen to you, but you designed it on purpose? In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I reflect on the power of goal setting, intention, and personal growth for educators and leaders. This is not about resolutions that fade by February. It is about choosing focus, taking action, and building momentum in your work, your health, and your life. I share my personal priority for the year with a strong focus on physical well-being and explain why choosing one clear priority can unlock progress in every other area. We explore why sharing goals creates accountability, why goal setting is an act of leadership, and how community and collaboration elevate the work we do in education. I also highlight exciting updates to the podcast, a powerful professional learning opportunity in social emotional learning, and ways you can continue growing long after this episode ends. Episode Takeaways It is important to have intention and take action. Goal setting is leadership, not just personal growth. Sharing goals creates accountability and momentum. Choosing one priority increases focus and clarity. Physical well-being fuels professional effectiveness. You can start fresh any day of the year. Community and collaboration strengthen education. Innovative tools improve learning and sharing. Social-emotional learning is essential. Consistency matters more than perfection. The Greatest Year of Your Life Course Join my course here: When you join, you receive this course and all future courses and content. New content is added every month. Free Workbook Sample Here is a 14-page sample from the 135-page workbook, including a powerful template you can use while listening to this podcast: Want a larger sample of the workbook? Sign up for my newsletter here: Social Emotional Learning and Mental Wellness Symposium Hosted by Port Clinton City Schools Created & Organized by Joe Miller SEL Symposium Website: Register Here: Morning Keynote Speaker Casey Cuny SEL, AI, and the New Era of Rigor Through Relationships 2024 California Teacher of the Year National leader in social emotional learning and artificial intelligence Watch: Afternoon Keynote Speaker Kurt Russell Many Rivers to Cross 2022 National Teacher of the Year Expert in student-centered instruction, inclusive curriculum, and advocacy Breakout Speakers Include Paul LaRue, President of the State Board of Education Chris Monsour, 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year Danee Pinckney, 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie, 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Award-winning authors Licensed professional clinical counselors School resource officers Bring a team of teachers, counselors, or administrators to save even more. Each attendee receives access to all keynotes and breakout sessions, a continental breakfast, lunch, and 6.5 contact hours. Join us on March 20 in Port Clinton, Ohio for a day that will positively impact you and your colleagues and send you back to your school with practical ideas you can use immediately. Order My Books Explore All of My Creative Work I Would Love to Speak at Your Event I love opening day keynotes for school districts and conferences, leadership workshops, and any opportunity to help educators reignite their passion, build stronger connections, improve instruction, and level up as leaders. Yes, let's make it happen here: Thanks for listening, and here's to building the greatest year of your life starting right now.

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WEP 254: The Greatest Year of Your Life with Kelly Croy is an episode from The Wired Educator Podcast by Kelly Croy.

This episode is 14:23 long.

This episode was published on Jan 17, 2026.

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