Building Trust Through Positive Energy with Stefanie Guy

04/17/24 • 28 min

20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Stephanie Guy, an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Boise, Idaho.

Stefanie shares her journey from a career in fashion to becoming an educator, now in her ninth year. She discusses the positive impact of her customer service experience at Nordstrom on her teaching approach, emphasizing the importance of catering to students' needs.

She elaborates on her teaching strategies, highlighting the use of songs, peer teaching, and student-led learning to enhance engagement and understanding.

The episode explores Stephanie's focus on building a classroom community based on trust, respect, and high expectations, where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities.

She also underscores the significance of visible learning, self-assessment, and feedback in fostering student ownership and success.

01:27 Stefanie's Journey from Fashion to Education

02:33 Incorporating Business Strategies into Teaching

03:41 Visible Learning and Student Engagement Techniques

11:01 Creating a Classroom Culture of Trust and Learning

13:19 Effective Classroom and Student Behavior Management

16:15 Building Strong Relationships and Community in the Classroom

18:03 Leveraging Music and Student Leadership in Lessons

24:32 The Power of Self-Assessment and Feedback in Learning

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews Stephanie Guy, an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Boise, Idaho.

She elaborates on her teaching strategies, highlighting the use of songs, peer teaching, and student-led learning to enhance engagement and understanding.

The episode explores Stephanie's focus on building a classroom community based on trust, respect, and high expectations, where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities.

She also underscores the significance of visible learning, self-assessment, and feedback in fostering student ownership and success.

01:27 Stefanie's Journey from Fashion to Education

02:33 Incorporating Business Strategies into Teaching

03:41 Visible Learning and Student Engagement Techniques

11:01 Creating a Classroom Culture of Trust and Learning

13:19 Effective Classroom and Student Behavior Management

16:15 Building Strong Relationships and Community in the Classroom

18:03 Leveraging Music and Student Leadership in Lessons

24:32 The Power of Self-Assessment and Feedback in Learning

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Classroom Management and Growth Mindset with Jasmine Hansen

In this episode, Craig Randall hosts Jasmine Hanson, a dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and coaching from Lathrop, Missouri.

Jasmine shares her journey through various educational roles, highlighting her transition from teaching elementary to middle school science, and her focus on classroom management and student engagement.

She discusses the importance of building strong relationships with students, the challenges of teaching post-COVID, and the necessity of adapting teaching strategies to meet students' needs.

Jasmine emphasizes the role of feedback, the impact of small changes in teaching practices, and the significance of creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and growth. The conversation also covers strategies for managing diverse classrooms and fostering a culture of respect and understanding among students.

02:23 The Impact of Diverse Teaching Experiences

05:50 Classroom Management: Beyond Discipline

07:37 Building Relationships and Engagement in the Classroom

17:02 Innovative Teaching Strategies and Peer Learning

26:41 Embracing Growth Mindset in Education

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Inspiring Through Literature with Claire Littell

In this episode Craig interviews Claire Littell, an English literature teacher at a Catholic high school in Ocala, Florida.

Claire shares her unexpected journey into teaching, highlighting the critical role of mentorship and the importance of forming authentic, trust-based relationships with students.

Despite initial challenges, including adapting to different school environments and student backgrounds, Claire discovered her passion for teaching through connecting with students on a personal level and leveraging literature to engage them deeply.

Her strategy includes using puns for humor and building rapport, meticulously planning lessons to manage cognitive load, and employing literature as a tool for personal reflection and ethical consideration among students.

The conversation underscores the transformative power of education when teachers genuinely invest in their students' educational and personal growth.

00:31 Claire Littell's Journey into Teaching

01:42 Challenges and Triumphs in Early Teaching Experiences

05:11 Building Relationships Through Vulnerability and Humor

06:09 The Impact of Mentorship on Teaching Paths

08:01 Deep Dive into Teaching Shakespeare

22:15 Utilizing Literature to Reflect on Life Choices