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I Could Have Been a Much Better Teacher If I Had Slowed Down
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In this episode, we discuss the power of reflection and what happens when we don't consistently reflect on our practice.... Read more
23 Jul 2016
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I Didn't Invite Teachers to the Table. It Was a Big Mistake
I Didn't Invite Teachers to the Table. It Was a Big Mistake
Our guest talks with us about school leadership, decision making and what she learned from her biggest mistake. Follow... Read more
14 Jul 2017
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I Failed to Make My Expectations Clear, and It Got Ugly
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"I Was Rigid" - Confessions of a One-Size-Fits-All Teacher
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I said "no" to a student and later realized I should have said yes. The experience changed my teaching. Follow: @focus... Read more
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I Made a Flip Comment to a Veteran Teacher, Bad Move
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I Was Hearing, But I Wasn't Listening to the Voices That Mattered
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My Student Embarrassed Me, So I Embarrassed Him, Big Mistake
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I Failed to Gracefully Accept Failure As a Learning Experience
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I Was Surrounded by the Wrong People: Being Selective Matters
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