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Episode 047: Aligning Time with Priorities with Tammy and Christine
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
10/22/24 • 25 min
Have you ever felt like there’s just not enough time in the day to accomplish everything on your to-do list? Tammy and Christine get real about their own struggles with balancing professional duties and personal life on this episode of the Minimalist Educator Podcast. They share heartfelt anecdotes and practical tips that make managing time feel a bit more achievable. From combating social media distractions to the necessity of prioritizing rest, you’ll discover how being mindful of your time can align your actions with your true priorities.
Ready to reclaim your day? We explore tried-and-true time management strategies that are specifically tailored for educators. Whether you’re a fan of old-school post-its or prefer high-tech Chrome extensions, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to identify your top priorities, adapt your schedule based on realistic time assessments, and navigate the unique challenges of different work environments. Plus, we emphasize the all-important balance between work and personal downtime to keep your productivity and well-being in check.
Master the power of habits to elevate your productivity! In our final discussion, we dive into integrating new habits into existing routines and the benefits of tackling cognitively demanding tasks with focused time blocks. We also touch on the value of seeking support from colleagues and employing personal productivity hacks. Most importantly, we remind ourselves that our self-worth isn’t tied to our to-do lists and that rest is a non-negotiable component of effective time management. Join us as we embrace minimalism and intentional time management to transform our lives as educators.
This episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services: forward-thinking support for educators.
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BONUS: Preview of Season 3
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
08/27/24 • 2 min
Curious about how to align your time with your true educational priorities? In this bonus episode, Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold give you an exciting preview of what's coming in season three of the Minimalist Educator Podcast. From innovative thinking maps to slow schools, and from classroom dynamics to resilience, we’ve got an array of thought-provoking topics lined up. Our first episode features a must-listen conversation with Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson about their new book, "Intentional Leadership." This season promises to equip you with invaluable insights and actionable strategies to declutter your educational approach and enhance your professional life.
We'll also bring you compelling discussions with teacher practitioners and experts on issues like equity and diversity, online programs, and high school science. Expect engaging conversations that dig into communication, burnout, and the power of arts in education. Tammy and Christine will share their own perspectives on how to incorporate buffers into schedules and simplify curricula. With 18 episodes packed with expertise and practical advice, this season is all about helping educators like you streamline your work to focus on what truly matters. Join us and connect on social media to share your journey toward a minimalist approach in education!
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Episode 037: Unpacking Cognitive Load Theory with Tammy and Christine
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
05/21/24 • 28 min
Embark on an intellectual journey with us, Tammy Musiowsky-Borniman and I, Christine Arnold, as we delve into the world of cognitive load theory, unveiling its transformative power in educational settings. Prepare to shift your perspective on teaching and learning, as we unravel the complex dance between sensory input and working memory, and its profound impact on student comprehension and retention. It's a voyage that promises to arm you with the strategies necessary to optimize the learning experience for every student, ensuring that the classroom becomes a crucible of inclusion and effective education, grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
In a discussion laden with practical wisdom, we invite you to discover the art of teacher self-care through the lens of minimalism. Embrace the Triple P method—prioritize, pair back, and plan—as we illuminate the path to reducing cognitive overload for both educators and students. With insights on how to leverage technology to clear the clutter and enhance instruction, this episode is a treasure trove for those seeking to create a supportive and efficient learning environment. We're not just podcast hosts; we're pioneers advocating for minimalism in the classroom, and we encourage you to join the conversation and be part of a community where simplicity isn't just a philosophy, but a transformative educational practice.
This episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services.
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Epsiode 034: Mentoring Novice Teachers in the Craft of Simplicity with Nicole Dissinger
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04/30/24 • 27 min
Ever wondered how a seasoned mentor guides fresh educators through the labyrinth of their first year? Join us as Nicole Dissinger, a beacon of wisdom in the teaching community, returns to our show to illuminate the path for new teachers navigating the crucial first steps of their career journey. With Nicole's expertise, we delve into the art of building relationships and setting clear objectives, steering clear of the allure of complex activities that can often sidetrack well-meaning educators.
The conversation takes a deeper turn when we explore the delicate dance of confidence and self-representation, especially when teachers engage with school administration. New educators face a mountain of tasks, from curriculum mastery to classroom management, and we're here to dissect the strategies and support systems that can make or break their professional longevity. Nicole shares her experiences and insights into mentoring's vital role, laying out the welcome mat for teachers to step into a profession that not only challenges but also rewards in equal measure.
Finally, we wrap this episode with a rally call for all educators to embrace a minimalist mindset. Shift away from the shackles of rigid lesson plans and embrace the freedom to tailor education to the heartbeat of each unique classroom. We, Tammy and Christine, are advocates for a teaching philosophy that champions autonomy, creativity, and impactful learning experiences. Share your minimalism-in-education stories with us on social media and join the movement towards a teaching practice that is as enriching as it is efficient.
This episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services.
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Episode 017: Focus on the Human with LaVonna Roth
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
12/12/23 • 24 min
Come on a journey with us on this episode of the Minimalist Educator Podcast as we welcome the creative force behind the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® framework, LaVonna Roth. Bringing a unique perspective, LaVonna guides us through her fascinating journey, revealing how her empowering S.H.I.N.E.® framework — Self, Heart, Inspire, Navigate, and Exceptional — can uplift educators and students alike.
LaVonna draws from her wealth of experience, offering valued insights into the cultivation of a human-focused culture in our education system. She shares strategies to draw upon team members' strengths and nurture a sense of ownership in students, ultimately fostering a vibrant classroom atmosphere.
We'll also dive into how the S.H.I.N.E. framework can shift the focus onto student strengths, empowering them to be confident and creative learners. We discuss how educators can leverage their own strengths and those of their students. Hear how minimalism in education can lead to a healthy work-life balance and how it can effectively manage workloads. This conversation with LaVonna is an inspiration to educators to refocus on their purpose and priorities.
As an engaging and interactive keynote speaker, consultant, educator, and mom, LaVonna bridges her passion for how the brain learns with identifying how every individual S.H.I.N.E.s with their mindset and well-being. She leads a small business where she and the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® team boost schools in embodying a Human-Focused Culture. A culture where we put those doing the work at the heart of the impact desired. How? By supporting schools in harnessing the S.H.I.N.E. framework, increasing psychological safety, & building a foundation based on the brain sciences. S.H.I.N.E. is the secret to a work environment where all want to be! LaVonna has 3 degrees, is the author of 8 books, and has worked with organizations in the U.S./Canada, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. She is the creator and founder of the Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® framework and also Prime to S.H.I.N.E. where she coaches educators in how to amplify their impact through educational consulting – part-time or full-time. Help you find your power through ah-ha moments. Ignite the fire within you to have the confidence in who YOU are and what you do, because YOU are the difference maker!
Find LaVonna and Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.® on social media:
Twitter: @lavonnaroth/@igniteyourSHINEInstagram: @lavonnaroth/@igniteyourSHINEnowLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavonnaroth
Today's episode was brought to you by Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®, the secret to a school environment where all want to be. Keep your staff's fire for educating, blazing and your students achieving, with research supported keynotes, workshops and coaching that skyrocket success. Skills, closer learning gaps through micro skills and amplif
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Episode 042: Unlocking Intentional Leadership with Peter DeWitt and Mike Nelson
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
09/17/24 • 35 min
Unlock the secrets to intentional leadership in education with our special guests, Peter DeWitt and Mike Nelson. This episode promises to transform your approach to educational leadership, as we dive into their book "Leading with Intention: How School Leaders Can Unlock Deeper Collaboration and Drive Results." Learn from Mike's game-changing experience in professional learning during the pandemic, which led to his fruitful collaboration with Peter and the creation of the Instructional Leadership Network. Together, they reveal how to foster deeper connections, enhance self-awareness, and achieve impactful outcomes in your educational setting.
Discover how to build systems that support intentional leadership, starting with the innovative practice of setting the next meeting's agenda at the end of the current one. We explore the powerful concept of de-implementation, encouraging educators to reflect on their actions and abandon low-value practices. Peter and Mike discuss the importance of partnerships, visual aids, and self-evaluation as tools for educational leaders to maximize their effectiveness and support continuous improvement among staff.
Finally, get inspired by effective habits and inquiry cycles, drawing from James Clear's teachings. Peter and Mike provide practical examples of habit tracking, both personally and professionally, and stress the importance of nonjudgmental, evidence-based coaching conversations. Learn how the Instructional Leadership Collective fosters collective efficacy through continuous professional development, and discover how you can connect with our guests and join the minimalist education movement. Don't miss this enlightening episode that promises to elevate your leadership skills and transform your educational environment.
Episode Sponsor:
Instructional Leadership Collective - The mission of the Instructional Leadership Collective is to help educators develop their internal and external self-awareness as leaders, foster human interconnectedness, and develop collective efficacy through ongoing professional learning so they are inspired to be their best selves .
Website: https://instructionalleadershipcollective.com/
Book: https://us.corwin.com/books/leading-with-intention-287548
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Episode 011 - The Value of Systems with Allison Rodman
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
10/31/23 • 24 min
In this episode, Allison Rodman shares her wisdom about effective systems and the traps we can fall into when we have ineffective systems. Her pare down pointer is a good reminder about scheduling in time for yourself.
Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, an education consulting organization that provides professional learning design, facilitation, and leadership coaching services to districts, schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses internationally.Allison is an ASCD faculty member and author of Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity (2023) and Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice (2019). Her work focuses on adult learners, and she has written for Educational Leadership on professional learning, effective teams, and educator wellness, as well as Education Week’s Classroom Q&A and Edutopia.Allison brings experience as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, director of teaching and learning, director of professional learning, and board member.
Resources Allison mentions:
Virtual Course:
https://www.thelearningloop.com/imperfectly-productive
Resources:
https://www.thelearningloop.com/alignment
Michael Hyatt
Find Allison's ASCD book, Personalized Professional Learning here.
This episode is sponsored by Plan Z Professional Learning Services. Forward-thinking educator support. Contact us @PlanZPLS on Twitter or Instagram.
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Episode 018: SEL is Not Program with Dr. Krista Leh
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
12/19/23 • 19 min
Discover a fresh perspective on social emotional learning (SEL) with our esteemed guest, Dr. Krista Leh, founder of Resonance Educational Consulting. What if we told you that SEL is not just a program, but the essence of who we are and what we do every day? Join us as we peel back the layers of SEL, highlighting the significance of self-awareness and social-awareness, two often overlooked components in the whirl of self-management and relationship skills. With Krista's extensive background, we navigate how these skills intertwine with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions to shape our actions and daily interactions.
How ready are our graduates to face the real world? Krista emphasizes the need to equip our students with the essential SEL skills and dispositions to thrive beyond the academic sphere. Gain insights into how these nurtured skills enable our young leaders to interact effectively, build healthy relationships, and display resilience in the face of adversity. More so, the conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore how our actions, decisions, and directions must align with the values of our school communities. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for those passionate about fostering a sustainable culture of learning and growth in our classrooms.
Dr. Krista Leh founded Resonance Educational Consulting, which supports educators in building meaningful, engaging, and sustainable cultures that enhance social emotional learning and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Her 24-year career in education includes being a high school social studies teacher, instructional tech coach, curriculum coach, and student leadership advocate. Krista was also an adjunct professor for a Master’s in Education program specializing in SEL. She designed and facilitated Methods of Research, Curriculum Design and Development, and Culturally Responsive Teaching.
In 2012, Krista was one of 26 educators in the country selected as an ASCD Emerging Leader. Since then, she has worked with educators in nearly 30 states to feel more confident and competent in integrating SEL into learning communities.
Krista holds a B.S. in Secondary Education, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University.
This episode was brought to you by Resonance Education. Resonance Education are consultants who collaborate with educators to create comprehensive, sustainable, scalable cultures of social, emotional learning. You can find them at ResonanceEdcom.
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Episode 014 - Learning Support's Union With Minimalism with Alys Baines
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
11/21/23 • 20 min
In this episode, we speak with Alys about the union between minimalism and supporting our neurodiverse students. We discuss how to create a calm and supportive physical environment for students in order to leverage engagement. Her pare down pointer is about the importance of making time, especially at the beginning of the year.
Alys Baines is a passionate educational needs educator looking to use children's talents to guide them in their educational journey. She has a B.A. in Child Development and 2 Masters degrees in learning and behavioral challenges. She's absolutely crazy about horses with the aim to eventually merge both passions together to support children, teens and adults through equine assisted therapy.
Professional Learning Partnerships empower educators to transform learning, leadership and culture in school districts by leveraging key ideas from brain science, so that all students can thrive. Find out more at learningpartnerships.org
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Episode 033: Compassionate Coaching with Kenny McKee
The Minimalist Educator Podcast
04/23/24 • 26 min
Transform your instructional coaching methods with the wisdom of Kenny McKee, our special guest, who brings the power of compassionate coaching into the spotlight. Get ready to harness the 'rule of two' through our discussion, ensuring that your coaching aligns seamlessly with teachers' goals and tackles the universal struggle with time constraints. Kenny provides a deep dive into personalized support, the kind that recognizes the unique hurdles educators face and cultivates their professional growth. Feel the warmth of nostalgia as we reminisce about our early leadership days back in 2014, threading our past insights into today's challenges within instructional coaching.
Kenny McKee is a National Board Certified Teacher, an instructional coaching author, and an experienced curriculum and content designer. For over a decade, Kenny worked as a high school literacy and instructional coach supporting classroom teachers and other school faculty in professional growth. His classroom teaching career was in middle and high school English language arts. He has also served as a Teaching Instructor for the department of Literacy, English, and History Education at East Carolina University. Kenny has partnered with private schools, public schools, districts, state departments, nonprofits, and education companies in various consulting and leadership roles throughout his career. He currently works as Customer Success Manager with Newsela.
Kenny's website: https://kennycmckee.com/Compassionate CoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethcmckee/Select Blog Posts:
- How to make coaching cycles the center of instructional coaching work
- 4 ways teachers can learn from one another
- Instructional Coaching as Collaborative Action Research
Today's episode was brought to you by Plan Z Professional Learning Services, Forward Thinking Educator Support. Find out more at www.PlanZPLServices.com. Follow us @PlanZPLS on Twitter and Instagram.
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How many episodes does The Minimalist Educator Podcast have?
The Minimalist Educator Podcast currently has 51 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Purpose, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Minimalist, Podcasts and Education.
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The episode title 'Episode 016: Decluttering Physical Spaces with Christine and Tammy' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on The Minimalist Educator Podcast is 24 minutes.
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The first episode of The Minimalist Educator Podcast was released on Sep 5, 2023.
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