Kick off your year with a quick-start kit: capture attention in the opening minutes, teach ADHD brains with strategies that work, protect teachers from burnout, and launch a culture challenge …
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From Ego to Excellence: School Leadership Growth with Dr. Samuel Nix
Episode 875 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcastby Vicki DavisSchool leadership is not about ego; it’s about transformation. Whether you’re striving to improve school culture, make assessment meaningful, or rebuild your reputation as a leader, this episode is packed …
Assessments that Work: How to Create Assessments that Help Students Learn More
Episode 9 - Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisIn this Cool Cat Teacher Talk episode, we will explore effective assessment strategies with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Becky Holden, Dr. Samuel Nix, Alan November, Mike Roberts, and Christie Thompson. We …
School Leadership that Transforms: Practical Tips for School Principals and Administrators
Episode 7 | Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisIn this episode, we dive into essential qualities of effective school leadership. From building relationships to tackling teacher burnout, our guest principals and educational experts share their strategies for creating …
Resilience: Helping Kids Heal After Natural Disasters
Episode 6 - Cool Cat Teacher Talkby Vicki DavisAfter natural disasters like Hurricane Helene, psychologists, researchers and teachers have advice to recover and prepare for future storms.
NASSP Principal of the Year: Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley
Episode 867 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcastby Vicki DavisDr. Tracie Anderson Swilley the Principal of Fairfield High School in South Carolina was named the 2025 Principal of the Year for the United States by the National Association of …
An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal
Episode 866 - the 10 Minute Teacher Podcastby Vicki DavisPrincipal Jonathan Dyal exemplifies proactive leadership in education through his innovative observation strategy and relationship-building methods. In this episode, he shares how being present in classrooms, walking the halls, and …
Personalized mastery-based (competency-based) learning is here. Learn how a whole school and individual classrooms are implementing this powerful new way of learning.
Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal
Episode 864 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcastby Vicki DavisIn this episode, George Couros discusses the five pillars of effective school leadership: relationship builder, continuous learner, talent cultivator, resource maximizer, and visionary. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, …