Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

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Educators, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered with actionable steps to implement into your role immediately. Gretchen shares stories, lessons learned and practical tips. Buckle up for a transformation unlike no other! Listen as you work out, clean the house, do errands and so much more. This show is an excellent source of professional development, inspiration, empowerment, as well as techniques and strategies that are best practices. Lessons shared applicable to all educators!. #education

Episode Date
317: Interview with Angela Watson
May 13, 2024
316: Technology Integration
Apr 29, 2024
315: Managing Stress with Dr. Naomi Hall
Apr 15, 2024
314: Incorporating Student Voice
Apr 01, 2024
313: Differentiation & Personalization
Mar 18, 2024
312: Positive Classroom Culture
Mar 05, 2024
311: Innovative Teaching Strategies
Feb 19, 2024
310: Burnout with Rebekah Shoaf
Feb 05, 2024
309: What to do When You Can’t Hack the Problem
Jan 22, 2024
308: 3 Ways to Grow Your Potential this Year
Jan 08, 2024
307: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast
Dec 25, 2023
306: Building Credibility with Teachers
Dec 11, 2023
305: Being an Effective Coach with Alissa Crabtree
Nov 27, 2023
304: The Secret Weapon of Hardship
Nov 13, 2023
303: How to be an Effective Accountability Partner
Oct 30, 2023
302: Your Competitor is YOU
Oct 16, 2023
301: Improve Instruction One Brick at a Time
Oct 02, 2023
300: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne 2.0
Sep 18, 2023
299: Critical Thinking is the Biggest Clue
Sep 04, 2023
298: The Journey of Education with Sam Shields
Aug 21, 2023
297: Empowering Students with Laura Williams
Aug 07, 2023
296: Educator X-Factor with Jana Lee
Jul 24, 2023
Bonus: We All Need Something
Jul 17, 2023
295: Ignite Your Passion with Heidi Davis
Jul 10, 2023
294: From Teacher to Coach with Ashley Hubner
Jun 26, 2023
Bonus: The Secret Sauce of Collaboration
Jun 19, 2023
293: Wisdom & Encouragement with Michelle Ruhe
Jun 12, 2023
292: From Teacher to Teacher Leader with Courtney Tate
May 29, 2023
291: Practical Leadership Advice with Casey Watts
May 15, 2023
290: Quality Writing Instruction with Melissa Morrison
May 01, 2023
289: The Reading Rollercoaster
Apr 17, 2023
288: 8 Takeaways from CoachFest
Apr 03, 2023
287: Spring Break State of Mind
Mar 20, 2023
286: Five Leadership Moves to Grow Teachers
Mar 06, 2023
285: Life Changes & Wisdom with Nicole Turner
Feb 20, 2023
284: Working Beyond the Mission Statement
Feb 06, 2023
283: 5 Ways to Combat Burnout
Jan 23, 2023
282: Getting Back into the GROOVE
Jan 09, 2023
281: What to do When Best Practices Change
Dec 26, 2022
280: Teacher First Mindset with Ryan Pelkey
Dec 12, 2022
279: Q&A with Gretchen
Nov 28, 2022
278: Champion Series- Key #3 Advocation
Nov 14, 2022
277: Champion Series- Key #2 Attraction
Oct 31, 2022
276: Champion Series- Key #1 Adjustment
Oct 17, 2022
275: Taking a Break to Reignite Passion with Julianna Morelock
Oct 03, 2022
274: How Teaching and Leading is Just Like Writing a Book
Sep 19, 2022
CH Bonus: Leadership Isn’t for Cowards
Sep 12, 2022
273: Four Top Coaching Fears and the Lessons they Teach Us
Sep 05, 2022
272: Calm Confidence with Sahur Augsteen
Aug 22, 2022
271: Interview with Brian Sepe
Aug 07, 2022
270: Interview with Inga Parker
Jul 24, 2022
269: Interview with Linda Rhyne
Jul 11, 2022
268: Interview with Erica Harrell
Jun 27, 2022
CH Bonus: Coaching with a Classroom Management Lens
Jun 20, 2022
267: Interview with Jamal Maxsam
Jun 13, 2022
CH Bonus: Creating Mental Health Supports for Teachers
Jun 06, 2022
266: Interview with Becca Silver
May 30, 2022
CH Bonus: Adapting to Different Teacher Needs
May 23, 2022
265: Interview with Beth Segner
May 16, 2022
CH Bonus: Prepping Our Leadership Now for the Upcoming School Year
May 09, 2022
264: Interview with John Schembari
May 02, 2022
CH Bonus: Tried and True Tips for Coaching Teachers
Apr 25, 2022
263: Wait Until Your Words Have Weight
Apr 18, 2022
CH Bonus: Alternative PD Options for Teachers
Apr 11, 2022
262: Belief Over Reality
Apr 04, 2022
CH Bonus: Secrets to Powerful PD for Teachers
Mar 28, 2022
261: Capturing Fear
Mar 21, 2022
CH Bonus: Stress and Teacher Support
Mar 14, 2022
260: Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce
Mar 07, 2022
CH Bonus: Collaborative Planning Teams
Feb 28, 2022
259: Max Out Your Minimum
Feb 21, 2022
CH Bonus: Prep, Priorities, and Plenty of Rest over the Holiday Break
Feb 14, 2022
258: Leverage Your Surroundings
Feb 07, 2022
CH Bonus: Supporting Teachers in Burnout
Feb 01, 2022
257: Beat the Wave of Stress
Jan 24, 2022
256: Habits Over Resolutions
Jan 10, 2022
255: Bonus Edition- Interview with Claude Larson
Dec 27, 2021
CH Bonus: Creating a Soft Impact with Teachers
Dec 13, 2021
254: Close Out Strong
Dec 06, 2021
253: Speak So They Listen
Nov 29, 2021
CH Bonus: Ditch the Overwhelm- Right Size PD for Teachers
Nov 15, 2021
252: Know Your Options
Nov 15, 2021
251: Creating Change Within
Nov 01, 2021
250: Bonus Episode – Interview with Julie Warner
Oct 18, 2021
249: You Are In Control
Oct 04, 2021
248: Starting Strong
Sep 20, 2021
247: Reframing the Apology
Sep 06, 2021
246: Kicking it off with PD
Aug 23, 2021
245: Bonus Episode- Interview with Spencer Cotter
Aug 09, 2021
244: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dr. Brittany Rincón
Jul 26, 2021
243: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dr. Sam Fecich
Jul 12, 2021
242: Bonus Episode- Interview with Chrissy Beltran
Jun 28, 2021
241: Bonus Episode- Interview with Tiffany Wallace
Jun 14, 2021
240: Bonus Episode- Interview with Craig Randall
May 31, 2021
239: Look for the Roses
May 17, 2021
238: Diagnose the Disconnect
May 03, 2021
237: Building Capacity in Others
Apr 19, 2021
235: Bonus Episode- Interview with Dustin Pearson
Mar 22, 2021
234: Why Your Mentorship Program isn’t Working
Mar 08, 2021
233: Become a Standout Leader
Feb 22, 2021
232: Do You Manage or Lead?
Feb 08, 2021
231: Great Leaders are Great Listeners
Jan 25, 2021
230: Bonus Episode- Interview with Lori Poole
Jan 11, 2021
229: The Future of Mentorship
Dec 17, 2020
228: Wrong Environment
Dec 14, 2020
227: Don’t Miss the Lesson
Nov 30, 2020
226: 5 Simple Ways To Make an Impact
Nov 16, 2020
225: Bonus Edition- James Sturtevant is Back!
Nov 02, 2020
224: Supporting Student Adjustment
Oct 19, 2020
223: Recalibrate Your Expectations
Oct 05, 2020
222: The Best and Worst of Times
Sep 21, 2020
221: Adjusting to the New Normal
Sep 07, 2020
220: Bonus Edition- Interview with CJ Reynolds
Aug 24, 2020
Bonus Episode- Here Comes Baby!
Aug 21, 2020
219: Bonus Edition- Interview with Lindsey Howe
Aug 17, 2020
218: Bonus Edition- Interview with Nita Creekmore
Aug 10, 2020
217: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kelly Jackson
Aug 03, 2020
216: Bonus Edition- Interview with Mandy Rice
Jul 27, 2020
BONUS: The Power of Community
Jul 15, 2020
215: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kristin McKeown
Jul 13, 2020
214: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kyle King
Jun 29, 2020
213: Bonus Edition- Interview with Erica Terry
Jun 15, 2020
BONUS: Behind-the-Scenes with Gretchen
Jun 08, 2020
212: Bonus Edition- Interview with Lisa Johnson
Jun 01, 2020
211: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kim Strobel
May 18, 2020
BONUS: Stay Empowered!
May 11, 2020
210: Bonus Edition- Interview with Missy Emler
May 04, 2020
209: Reverse the Chain of Command
Apr 20, 2020
208: Do the NEXT Right Thing
Apr 06, 2020
207: From Crisis to Calm
Mar 23, 2020
206: Are you Dying, Pruning or Growing?
Mar 09, 2020
205: Bonus Edition- Interview with Barry White, Jr.
Feb 24, 2020
204: Are you Right for the Job?
Feb 10, 2020
203: 3 Focal Areas to Transform Your Teaching
Jan 27, 2020
202: Where are your Chapters Leading You?
Jan 13, 2020
201: Listen to the Voice Within
Dec 30, 2019
200: Are you Convinced You’re Elite Yet?
Dec 16, 2019
199: Educators, I Celebrate You
Dec 02, 2019
198: Establishing a Positive Culture
Nov 18, 2019
197: What Kind of Investment Are you Making?
Nov 04, 2019
196: How Do You Want To Be?
Oct 21, 2019
195: Bonus Edition- Interview with Nick Tokman
Oct 07, 2019
194: Being a Knowledge Hoarder is Holding you Back
Sep 23, 2019
193: When You Can’t Find the Answer
Sep 09, 2019
192: 5 Secrets to Success in the Classroom
Aug 26, 2019
191: Making an Impact Day One
Aug 12, 2019
190: Bonus Edition- Interview with Jahkari “JT” Taylor
Jul 29, 2019
189: Do you Push, Pull or Guide?
Jul 15, 2019
188: Turn your Whelm Upside Down
Jul 01, 2019
187: Permission to Fill Your Cup
Jun 17, 2019
186: Amplify your Impact
Jun 03, 2019
185: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kim Lepre
May 20, 2019
184: Developing your Leadership Style
May 05, 2019
183: Remain Passionate When Your Toes are to the Fire
Apr 22, 2019
182: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Apr 08, 2019
181: The Reward of Developing People
Mar 25, 2019
180: Bonus Edition- Interview with Leanne Stone
Mar 11, 2019
179: Leadership like Rock, Paper… Pencil
Feb 25, 2019
178: Leverage Your Surroundings
Feb 11, 2019
177: Developing Good Students into Great Humans
Jan 28, 2019
176: When High Expectations Debilitate You
Jan 14, 2019
175: Bonus Edition- Interview with Amber Harper
Dec 31, 2018
174: You Might Just Be a Superhero
Dec 24, 2018
173: Take Charge of Your Evolution
Dec 17, 2018
172: #WorkLifeHarmony
Dec 03, 2018
171: Burning Out Isn’t An Option
Nov 19, 2018
170: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dan Jones
Nov 05, 2018
169: Unveil the Value in the Daily Grind
Oct 22, 2018
165: Bonus Edition- Interview with Cole Alexander
Aug 27, 2018
164: Lead with a Little Grace
Aug 13, 2018
163: It’s Time for Your Educator Upgrade
Jul 30, 2018
162: Integrate Technology the RIGHT Way
Jul 23, 2018
161: Finding Magic in Every Kid, Every Day
Jul 16, 2018
160: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dr. James Davis
Jul 09, 2018
159: Snag a Piece of Humble Pie
Jul 02, 2018
158: Protect This 4 Letter Word
Jun 25, 2018
157: Don’t Confuse Your E’s
Jun 18, 2018
156: Don’t Rush to the Rescue
Jun 10, 2018
155: Bonus Edition- Interview with Angela Watson
Jun 04, 2018
154: Talent Over Curriculum
May 28, 2018
153: Students Become What You Think
May 21, 2018
152: Silent Confidence Speaks the Loudest
May 14, 2018
151: Balanced Teachers Win
May 07, 2018
150: Bonus Edition- Interview with Beckett Haight
Apr 30, 2018
149: You Teach More Than Subjects
Apr 23, 2018
148: You Don’t Have To Do It All
Apr 15, 2018
147: Avoid the Rumor Mill
Apr 09, 2018
146: Ask, Listen, Repeat
Apr 02, 2018
145: Bonus Edition- Interview with Carmin Adams
Mar 26, 2018
144: The Danger in Instructional Shortcuts
Mar 19, 2018
143: Be A Sponge
Mar 12, 2018
142: Praise Isn’t Just a Professional Thing
Mar 05, 2018
141: Lead Your Own March!
Feb 26, 2018
140: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kayse Morris
Feb 19, 2018
139: You Are Your Own Lifeline
Feb 12, 2018
138: What Does this Look Like in My Classroom?
Feb 05, 2018
137: Quality Engagement is a Dance
Jan 29, 2018
136: Edu-Consumption Overload
Jan 22, 2018
135: Bonus Edition- Interview with Suzanne Cresswell
Jan 15, 2018
134: Go Slow to Improve Fast
Jan 08, 2018
133: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead
Jan 01, 2018
132: The Classroom Countdown Conundrum
Dec 25, 2017
131: Slaying the Myth of Differentiation
Dec 18, 2017
130: Bonus Edition- Interview with Corey Knight
Dec 11, 2017
129: Keep Healthy Relationships in Motion
Dec 04, 2017
128: Write Your Story
Nov 27, 2017
127: Classroom Management like PB & J
Nov 20, 2017
126: Making Time for All the Parts of You
Nov 13, 2017
125: Bonus Edition – Interview with Bill Cecil
Nov 06, 2017
124: It’s Not all Rainbows, But it Can Be
Oct 30, 2017
123: Repairing Broken Relationships with Colleagues
Oct 23, 2017
122: Work Your Option B
Oct 16, 2017
121: Don’t Be Glib!
Oct 09, 2017
120: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kitty Boitnott
Oct 02, 2017
119: Long-Run Leadership
Sep 25, 2017
118: Let Your Passion Lead the Way
Sep 18, 2017
117: Simple is Better
Sep 11, 2017
116: The Safe Keeper
Sep 04, 2017
115: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dede Rittman
Aug 28, 2017
114: Don’t Be A Pretender
Aug 21, 2017
113: Be that Knock at the Door
Aug 14, 2017
112: The Dysfunction of Grading
Aug 07, 2017
111: Building Capacity Through Relationships
Jul 31, 2017
110: Bonus Edition- Interview with Phyl Macomber
Jul 24, 2017
109: Teacher Overboard
Jul 17, 2017
108: The Myth of Classroom Decor
Jul 10, 2017
107: Summer Intuition
Jul 03, 2017
106: Students Under Construction
Jun 26, 2017
105: Bonus Edition- Interview with Justin Ashley
Jun 19, 2017
104: Don’t Sleep Through the Finish Line
Jun 12, 2017
103: Contribute or Contaminate
Jun 05, 2017
102: Unpack Your Baggage
May 29, 2017
101: Eyes on the Horizon, Feet in the Boat
May 22, 2017
100: Bonus Edition- Interview with Dr. Steven Fredericks
May 15, 2017
99: Throw the Right Pebble
May 08, 2017
98: Answer the Call
May 01, 2017
97: Change your Classroom Mirror
Apr 24, 2017
96: Lead from the Side
Apr 17, 2017
95: Bonus Edition- Interview with Joann Brewer
Apr 10, 2017
94: Shepherd to Sheep
Apr 03, 2017
93: What’s Your Truth?
Mar 27, 2017
92: Unlock the Paper Trap
Mar 20, 2017
91: Follow Your Lead
Mar 13, 2017
90: Bonus Edition- Interview with Matthew Pietrafetta
Mar 06, 2017
89: Never Late, Never Wasted
Feb 27, 2017
88: Build Your Tribe
Feb 20, 2017
87: The Magic Ingredient to Success
Feb 13, 2017
86: What Is Really Going On?
Feb 05, 2017
85: Bonus Edition- Interview with Clare Martin
Jan 30, 2017
84: It’s Not What it Seems
Jan 23, 2017
83: Clear the Cache
Jan 16, 2017
82: Stand Under or Stand Out
Jan 09, 2017
81: When in Doubt, Go to Base Camp
Jan 02, 2017
80: Bonus Edition- Interview with Nicole Turner
Dec 26, 2016
79: Put Down Your Wallet and TEACH!
Dec 19, 2016
78: Vulnerability Breeds Productivity
Dec 12, 2016
77: Fast Away the Distractions
Dec 05, 2016
76: Let the Learning be the Reward
Nov 28, 2016
75: Bonus Edition- Interview with Chuck Poole
Nov 21, 2016
74: Teaching Tolerance
Nov 14, 2016
73: Family First
Nov 07, 2016
72: Upwards and Outwards
Oct 24, 2016
71: Your Approach Outweighs your Message
Oct 17, 2016
70- Bonus Edition: Interview with Katherine Reddick
Oct 10, 2016
69: 6 Strategies to Survive Your Worst Day
Oct 03, 2016
68: Parenting that Empowers
Sep 26, 2016
67: Check Your MO
Sep 19, 2016
66: Jump Into the Deep End
Sep 12, 2016
65: Bonus Edition- Interview with Brad Zupp
Sep 05, 2016
64: The “H” Word
Aug 29, 2016
63: Advocate for Your Boundaries
Aug 22, 2016
62: How Much Are You Worth?
Aug 15, 2016
61: Make an Excuse or Make a Change
Aug 08, 2016
60: Bonus Edition- Interview with Kristin Houser
Aug 01, 2016
59: The Lesson Plan Vortex
Jul 25, 2016
58: Don’t Let FOMO Steal Your Magic
Jul 18, 2016
57: When Crisis Creeps into the Classroom
Jul 11, 2016
56: Top 5 Strategies to Get Better in the Classroom Fast
Jul 04, 2016
55: Bonus Edition- Interview with Mandy Taylor
Jun 27, 2016
54: #BetterTogether
Jun 20, 2016
53: Always A Lesson’s Empowering Educators Podcast Turns 1 Year Old!
Jun 13, 2016
52: Deposit Potential into the Future
Jun 06, 2016
51: Demote Yourself to Co-Captain
May 30, 2016
50: Bonus Edition- Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
May 23, 2016
49: What Are You Doing?
May 16, 2016
48: Get Better by Doing Different
May 09, 2016
47: Nuts and Bolts of Effective Classroom Management
May 02, 2016
46: Conversation, it’s More than Just Talking
Apr 25, 2016
45: Bonus Edition- Interview with Katie Helms
Apr 18, 2016
44: What Makes the Young Good?
Apr 11, 2016
43: Keep Calm and Test On
Apr 04, 2016
42: Forget the Dog and Pony Show
Mar 28, 2016
41: Do It On Purpose
Mar 21, 2016
40: Bonus Edition- Interview with Jarod Bormann
Mar 14, 2016
39: Ask Gretchen Anything
Mar 07, 2016
38: Shrink Your World of Influencers
Feb 29, 2016
37: Sending out an S.O.S.
Feb 22, 2016
36: An Educator’s Anthem
Feb 15, 2016
35: Bonus Edition- Interview with Ryan Jackson
Feb 08, 2016
34: Get Ahead without Getting Behind
Feb 01, 2016