Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

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

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June 23, 2025 46 mins
In this episode, we sit down with educational leader Pablo Munoz to explore the heart of effective teaching and leadership. Pablo emphasizes that loving children is the foundation of successful teaching, sharing how genuine care and connection pave the way for impactful learning. He dives into what true educational leadership looks like—leading with purpose, integrity, and a deep belief in student potential. Throughout the conversa...
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    Let's celebrate together as Always a Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast turns 10! Tune in on this live recording in celebration of all things over the past ten years. Throughout the episode, Gretchen talks past and present about the experience, the fun, and the amazing educators she's been able to meet along the way.

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    Step into the world of STEM when you listen to this weeks episode! Learn all about the benefits, different tips to take back to your own classroom, and how you can get involved yourself.

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    • “A setback is when you learn from the mistake and you continue on.”
    • “Find role models and mentors.”
    • “We need to be more coll...
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    Often times teachers want to do what is comfortable for them, but what if the best way to help your students was to step out of your comfort zone and teach differently? Listen in as Robert Barnett tells his story about how he shifted his teaching style and stepped out of the norm for his students.

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    • "Learning should feel good. Students shou...
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    Have you ever needed more clarity? Have you ever wondered what more clarity looked like in schools? Listen in as Casey Watts speaks on exactly that and gives insider tips on how to make your school successful in this practice.

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  • Peer collaboration in education is so important and can bring so much growth to you as a professional. Listen in to this weeks episode as Gretchen dives deep into how peer collaboration can be beneficial, rewarding, and valuable.

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    • "It really builds a culture of collaboration when you can go watch a peer and build them up. "

    • "You don’t kno...
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    Are you a mentor? Are you a beginning teacher? Listen in as Gretchen speaks on the importance of a successful mentor and mentee partnership. This partnership is highly important for beginning teachers as they navigate the profession. Throughout this episode, Gretchen shares a story and gives quality tips to help things run smoothly. Quotables
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    School partnerships between parents, teachers, and administration are so important. Listen in as Christina Hidek tells her story about leading the PTO in her district, and how it turned her passion of helping others into the work she does today.
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    Coaching can be seen differently depending on your school and district, but it doesn't have to be negative. By working side by side, the coach and the teacher can turn into a successful partnership where growth happens all around. Listen in as Gretchen explains different steps, tips, and tricks to make an instructional coaching partnership in your own school.


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    March 3, 2025 24 mins

    Have you ever wondered if something in our schools should be celebrated more, less or not at all? Join in as Gretchen speaks about the importance of celebrations based on personal tangible performance, and tells personal stories from her own experiences.


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    • "We have to take that [best performance] into consideration and not just have a generic bar that everyone has to meet ."





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    February 17, 2025 31 mins
    You never know when chaos will strike, but it's always good to have a system in place. Listen in as Gretchen talks about her experience with chaos during holiday break and how she is prepared and ready when it strikes again. Quotables:
    • "Things are going to happen. Chaos is going to come and sometimes it's for the better."
    • "Recalibrate often and assess needs."
    • "When you don't overuse your connections, people will m...
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    February 3, 2025 23 mins
    Join Gretchen as she speaks about the Crisis Response in Education and what you can do to make it better. Throughout the episode, Gretchen gives you resources and tangible action steps to make your school more prepared in a crisis situation. Quotables
    • "We can't just prepare for crisis itself. We have to prepare for what happens after the crisis."
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    Join us as we listen in to Miriam Plotinsky and all about her teaching perspective. Throughout this episode you will here how Miriam Plotinsky has used he knowledge in and out of the classroom in order to develop tips and tricks for teachers. Quotables *All quotes are from interviewee*
    • " The collective expertise that we all share for whatever our advantage point is what can get us the result that we w...
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    Join in on the conversation about Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills where Gretchen gives you a story, a lesson, and tangible next steps. In today's episode Gretchen speaks on how our world has changed with modern technology and how important it is to prepare our students to think critically for their future in the workplace.

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    There's so much teachers can learn from one another. From how to engage students to how to enhance lessons, teachers can grow in their craft every day. Listen in as Gretchen tells a story and provides tips and tricks on the importance of collaboration among colleagues. Quotables
    • "How well teachers collaborate has a direct impact on how well they teach and on how well students learn."
    • "When teachers collaborate and su...
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    Communication with students and parents are key in a classroom setting. It is what helps builds trust between the teacher, parents, and students to make the school year that much smoother. Join us as Gretchen tells a story and provides tips and tricks in order to keep effective communication for students and parents. Quotables
    • "Make space in your calendar for ongoing communication."
    • "Communication builds trust which ...
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    There's so much that goes into a good lesson. Collaborative planning and resource sharing is a must to make sure students are engaged and learning in the best ways possible. Listen in as Gretchen speaks on the topic of collaboration with colleagues, and explains the best practices to make those planning sessions successful for everyone in the room. Quotables
    • "When we come together and brainstorm, hash it out and come pr...
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    November 11, 2024 29 mins
    Connections are so important in education. They are what brings us together and allows us learn from one another. Join us as we listen in on the importance of making connections outside of our comfort zone, and how much those connections can help us through our work. With Ariella Racco's new program CoLab, it allows collaboration to be that much easier! Quotables *All quotes are from the interviewee.
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    There's so much that goes on behind-the-scenes when teaching and leading. It can be hard to find time to complete those tasks (let alone do them well). Join Gretchen as she shares her experiences with time management and streamlining administrative tasks. She gives practical tangible next steps that can help you achieve your goals in getting things done.

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    October 14, 2024 12 mins
    Have you ever heard of time blocking? Listen in as Gretchen explains what it is, how she uses it, and the tips and tricks that may work for you. Quotables
    • "You don’t want to overbook yourself because even though we’re planning e...

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