In the Educators Among Us podcast, Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer for School Growth LLC, discusses the vital role educators play in transforming lives and communities.

In this episode, Scott draws parallels between physical strength training and the emotional and mental resilience required in education. He emphasizes the importance of supporting one another, sharing burdens, and fostering a sense of community among educators, and how important it is to be strong enough to do it and strong enough to help others take the “weight” or the burden off.

He encourages listeners to reflect on their contributions and to actively engage in lifting the weights of others, both in their professional and personal lives.

Finally, in this week's coaching moment, the question: Did you do your best to lift weights today?

Takeaways

-Educators have the power to change lives at all levels.

-Strength training can enhance the mood and energy of educators.

-We have a responsibility to support those who are struggling.

-Listening and providing guidance can lighten the burdens of others.

-Helping others keeps our perspective in check and enhances our spirit.

-Shared burdens lead to shared blessings and growth.

-Embracing challenges helps us develop resilience and character.

-Community and encouragement are essential in the educational journey.

-Reflecting on our daily contributions can lead to personal growth.

-Being an educator is a privilege that comes with great responsibility.

Chapters

00:51 Introduction: The Role of Educators in Changing Lives

02:30 Developing Muscle and Character

03:25 Strength Training for Educators

04:50 Obligation to Ease Burdens

07:00 Lifting the Burdens of Others

10:04 The Power of Community and Encouragement

11:00 Coaching Question

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Educators Among Us Episode 76 - Who Cares: The Heroes Who Respond

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, Scott Barron emphasizes the profound impact educators have on the world through their care and commitment. A quote from everyone’s favorite educator, Mr. Fred Rogers sets the tone for the show, that those who do care, always and for the right reasons, and who respond accordingly, are “heroes”.

He discusses the importance of compassion, responsibility, and the need for educators to see and respond to the needs of their students and colleagues. That these people need we as educators to care, and to respond and to act. It may be our responsibility as educators to do so.

Barron encourages listeners to embrace their role as heroes in education, highlighting that the true measure of success lies in how much we care for others.

The coaching question,”Did I do my best to share responsibility today” brings this challenging and uplifting episode to a close.

Takeaways

-Educators are heroes because they care deeply.

-Shared responsibility is crucial in education.

-We will be remembered for how much we cared.

-Compassion involves seeing how others experience life.

-Generosity requires preparation and intention.

-The most critical time to care is when no one else does.

-Being ready to help is essential for educators.

-Effective action is necessary to meet the needs of others.

-Strength is needed to uphold our values in education.

-Reflecting on our impact is vital for growth.

00:58 Introduction

01:58 The Call to Educate: A Hero's Journey

02:14 Fred Rogers “Heroes”

05:33 Three Keys to More Abundant Living

08:55 “Why Should I Care?”

10:33 Caring: The Heart of Education

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Summary

The Educators Among Us podcast is designed to provide encouragement, perspective, and challenges for all roles in education.

In this episode, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC, talks about the importance of truth in education particularly in the context of the current election year in the United States.

The challenge of discerning truth and avoiding half-truths is explored, along with the need for educators to have integrity and exhibit truth in their words and actions. Trust and truth are identified as crucial elements in education, and the curse of confusion is highlighted when trust and truth become circumstantial.

The importance of being truthful with oneself and others can not be overstated.

Choosing truth and making an impact. That’s what we are talking about in this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast. Did you do your best to choose truth today?

Takeaways

-Educators play a vital role in education and should be committed to the mission of bringing their best every day.

-Discerning truth is crucial in education, especially in the midst of an election year.

-Educators must strive to be truthful in their words and actions, both with others and with themselves.

-Trust and truth are essential for effective education, and the curse of confusion arises when they become circumstantial.

Chapters

00:50 Introduction to the Educators Among Us podcast

04:00 The Importance of Truth and Integrity in Education

06:46 The Pressure to Spin the Truth

10:03 The Crucial Role of Trust in Education

11:04 Telling the Truth as a Brave Action

12:02 Conclusion: Choosing Truth and Making an Impact

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Just because you say it, doesn’t mean it gets communicated.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast, host Scott Barron, Chiefs Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC emphasizes the importance of effective communication in education.

He shares a story about a humorous encounter at a restaurant that highlights the need to break down messages clearly. This lays the groundwork for the discussing the challenges of communication in the school ecosystem and the need for simplicity and clarity.

He encourages educators to practice and improve their communication skills, as it is a prerequisite for success.

The episode concludes with a reminder to be remarkably clear in messages and to prioritize building relationships and trust.

Takeaways

• Effective communication is vital in education and requires practice and humility.

• Simplifying messages and avoiding unnecessary complexity is key to ensuring understanding.

• Timing and order of message delivery are important for maintaining relationships and trust.

• Improving communication skills is a prerequisite for success in education.

• Building relationships and trust should be a priority in communication.

​​Chapters

00:48 Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

04:31 Importance of Communication in Education

05:50 Mastering the Disciplines of Communication

08:54 Making Adjustments

11:21 Avoiding Complexity and Using Simple Language

14:32 Building Relationships and Trust through Communication

16:20 Closing Thoughts and Coaching Question

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Educators Among Us Podcast

Episode 72 - The Good Fight

There are fights taking place everywhere we look. On the field, in the political arena, in the workplace, and at school. But which of these fights is worth taking on, and which is better left alone?

In today's podcast episode, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth LLC, discusses the importance of fighting the good fight in the field of education. He emphasizes the need to be discerning about the battles we choose to fight and to focus on what is truly important.

Barron encourages educators to have a clear personal mission and to stay true to their beliefs and goals. He highlights the discipline and trade-offs required for growth and the impact educators can make in the lives of others. Barron also advocates for the use of coaching as a powerful tool for professional development.

Takeaways

• Educators face numerous challenges and must be discerning about the battles they choose to fight.

• Having a clear personal mission and staying true to one's beliefs and goals is crucial in the field of education.

• Discipline and trade-offs are necessary for growth and success as an educator.

• Coaching can be a powerful tool for professional development and improving effectiveness as an educator.

​​Chapters

01:04: Introduction and Appreciation for Educators

05:17 Choosing the Right Battles

07:47 Staying True to Beliefs and Goals

10:37 The Impact of Educators

11:04 The Power of Coaching

13:22 Conclusion and Coaching Question

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What is Justice? Is it about the law and your obligations? Is it about paybacks and fairness. Perhaps. but in this episode of Educators Among Us, we talk about Justice as a virtue that starts and stays within.

Scott Barron leads us through a discussion that explores the importance of educators and their role in changing lives. It emphasizes the responsibility of educators to provide encouragement and perspective to students. The virtue of justice is discussed as a key aspect of education, guiding relationships and decision-making.

Scott highlights the need for virtues, including justice, to be incorporated into the curriculum and professional development of educators.

Ultimately, this podcast episode serves as a a reminder for educators to stay true to their calling and strive for justice in their daily lives.

Takeaways

• Educators have the power to change lives and should provide encouragement and perspective to students.
• The virtue of justice is important in education, guiding relationships and decision-making.
• Virtues, including justice, should be incorporated into the curriculum and professional development of educators.
• Educators should strive to stay true to their calling and pursue justice in their daily lives.

Chapters

01:00 The Power of Educators to Change Lives

03:24 The Virtue of Justice in Education

05:20 Incorporating Virtues into Education

07:10 Staying True to the Calling of Educators

10:08 Let Justice Roll

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Dr. Barbara Oakley, a professor at Oakland University, has lived an amazing life as a lifelong learner and educator. She is a prolific author and has created the third most popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOK) in the world. In this podcast, she shares her unique journey and insights as an educator.

She emphasizes the importance of providing energetic encouragement to educators and the adventures they face in their work. Dr. Oakley discusses the impact of a teacher who used active and cooperative learning approaches combined with traditional methods to help students learn.

She also highlights the value of storytelling and the use of metaphor and analogy in teaching. Dr. Oakley explores the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies in education, such as AI and virtual reality. She encourages educators to embrace change and adapt to new techniques and approaches.

Dr. Oakley's passion for learning and problem-solving shines through in her work, and she encourages others to pursue their educational goals.

This episode of the Educators Among Us podcast encourages educators to challenge their own limitations, to remain lifelong learners, and to learn to teach others well, using every tool they have within, and even outside of their grasp.

Takeaways

• Educators need energetic encouragement and support in their work.
• Active and cooperative learning approaches, combined with traditional methods, can be effective in helping students learn.
• Storytelling and the use of metaphor and analogy can enhance teaching and make it more engaging.
• Emerging technologies, such as AI and virtual reality, present both challenges and opportunities in education.
• Educators should embrace change and adapt to new techniques and approaches.
• Dr. Barbara Oakley's journey as an educator demonstrates the importance of lifelong learning and problem-solving.

Chapters

01:22 Energetic Encouragement for Educators

04:56 The Power of Active and Cooperative Learning

08:51 Engaging Students through Storytelling and Metaphor

24:37 Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies

29:06 Embracing Change: Adapting to New Techniques and Approaches

40:01 Dr. Barbara Oakley: A Lifelong Learner and Problem-Solver

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