What is Collective Impact? It’s a term used to describe aligning community efforts around shared educational goals. It means that teachers who work together, lifting each other up, and focus on common outcomes of excellence in education can make the strongest impact on others.

Transparency, shared accountability and collaboration are things we can strive for on our own, but can be exponentially impacted when practiced collectively.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, has an inspiring conversation with Dr. Rudy Ruiz, founder and CEO of Edifying Teachers and Founder of The Ready Institute. They discuss the vital role educators play in shaping lives, the challenges faced in the education profession, and the importance of mentorship and community support.

Dr. Ruiz shares his journey into education, the concept of collective impact, and the significance of building trust within educational environments. The conversation also touches on advice for new education leaders and the goals of the Ready Institute, emphasizing the need for holistic support in the teaching profession.

Takeaways

-Educators play a crucial role in shaping lives.

-Building relationships is essential in education.

-The education profession faces significant challenges.

-Mentorship is vital for teacher retention.

-Collective impact can drive positive change in education.

-Transparency fosters trust among educators.

-New leaders should recognize the assets of their staff.

-The Ready Institute aims to respond to industry needs.

-Holistic support is necessary for educators to thrive.

-Burnout is a significant issue in the teaching profession.

Chapters

00:46 Introduction to the Educators Among Us Podcast

04:45 The Impact of Educators on Lives

10:34 Challenges in the Education Profession

11:17 The Concept of Edifying Teachers

14:02 Collective Impact in Education

16:09 Building Trust in Educational Environments

20:38 Advice for New Education Leaders

24:51 The Ready Institute and Its Goals

26:50 Conclusion and Inspiration

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What we say matters. Our words are important and when well-intended, they can make a tremendous difference to those who will listen. But timing is also crucial. There is a time to provide an opinion, and a time to let it go. Difficult moments, emotional days, and stressful situations may not be the best time to share our words of wisdom. Weddings are one example. School days are sometimes those things every day, and so we need to be very careful to protect the trust that we have developed.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, talks openly about using our words wisely, with timing, and with an understanding of the relative situation we are in. The importance of emotional intelligence in navigating the complexities of school environments is crucial to the transformative power of educators.

He emphasizes the need for trust, effective communication, and the significance of timing in interactions. Scott also encourages educators to reflect on their emotional awareness and the impact of their words, highlighting the responsibility they hold in shaping the lives of their students.

Words matter. When we use them matters. When we stay “emotionally smart”, we’ll have a better understanding to effectively use our words wisely in those meaningful moments.

Takeaways

-Educators have a transformative impact on individuals and communities.

-The role of educators comes with a higher standard of accountability.

-Emotional intelligence is crucial in educational settings.

-Words can have lasting effects, especially in sensitive situations.

-Trust is essential for a healthy school culture.

-Timing is critical in communication and feedback.

-Effective educators must read the room and context.

-There is a balance between standing firm and yielding for the greater good.

-Self-reflection is important for personal and professional growth.

-Educators should strive to stay emotionally smart in their interactions.

Chapters

00:43 Introduction

3:08 Persuasion to Change

4:03 Memories of Wedding Days

5:58 The Delicate Fuel

8:29 Getting the Timing Right

11:04 Staying Emotionally Smart

12:15 Coaching Question

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Things happen. School happens! Changes will take place. Our path is a curvy one, with unending surprises. We have choices to make. Because we are responsible for the outcome, no matter what caused the change. How we handle the unexpected is the most accurate revelation of our true character.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, discusses the vital role of trust and resilience among educators, and the necessary skills needed to anticipate and manage change.

He uses the metaphor of navigating curves in life to illustrate the challenges educators face and emphasizes the importance of adaptability, perspective, and collaboration in overcoming these obstacles. Through stories of the astronauts who experienced significant unexpected issues in their 9-month extended Space Station mission, and through personal reflections, he encourages educators to embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth and to foster a supportive community for all.

How will we handle the curveballs that will inevitably come our way? That is the focus of this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast.

Takeaways

-Trust is essential for effective teamwork in education.

-Unexpected challenges can lead to new opportunities.

-Resilience is key in navigating life's curves.

-Our mindset influences how we handle setbacks.

-As educators, we model learning for our students.

-Asking better questions can lead to better outcomes.

-Collaboration is crucial for overcoming challenges.

-Maintaining perspective helps in difficult situations.

-Commitment to growth is vital for educators.

Chapters

00:45 Introduction

01:50 Caution: Curves Ahead

03:26 Owning It: Lessons from Space

07:10 Comfort Zones and Curve Balls

11:59 Choices Within Our Control

15:32 Thank you

16:24 A Coaching Question

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Being wrong happens to all of us, especially as we work towards excellence in education. But are we always willing to hear “the truth”? Can we handle the truth? As educators, we must be skilled at giving and receiving feedback—even when it's hard. Because heeding advice is on the pathway to wisdom.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, discusses the essential role of educators in fostering growth and development in students, and how we can use feedback and constructive criticism to get better in our profession.

He emphasizes the importance of feedback loops for personal and professional growth, encouraging educators to embrace feedback and coaching as vital tools for improvement. The conversation highlights the need for humility and openness to change in order to maximize impact in the educational field.

Is it possible that we are actually lucky that we’re wrong? It is, and it may be the exact feedback you are looking for to feed off of to grow in heart, mind and soul

Takeaways

-Heeding advice is hard, but necessary for development.

-Feedback loops are essential for understanding progress.

-Handling feedback is a skill that requires practice, patience and prayer.

-Self-correction is key to effective teaching.

-Coaching should be embraced, not feared.

-Educators must seek out feedback to improve.

-The perspective of others is a privilege for learning.

-Humility is required to value feedback.

-Coaching plans can enhance professional growth.

-Reflecting on feedback is crucial for daily improvement.

Chapters

:45 Introduction to Educators Among Us

1:44 Getting Older or Growing Up

3:45 Can You Handle the Truth

5:07 Are We Lucky to be Wrong?

7:00 Learning from the Haters

8:54 Feed off the Feedback

11:24 Coaching Question

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When we can trust each other as a team, everything improves. Trust enables us to feel safe, to take risks and to solve issues. Together. Education, at it’s best, is a model of teamwork, bringing exponential blessings when we are raised to the “Power of Us”

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, emphasizes the significance of perspective and communication in education. He discusses how effective teamwork and a shared language can enhance school culture, foster trust, and lead to excellence in educational settings.

Barron highlights the need for educators to support one another and work collaboratively to create a positive impact on students and the overall learning environment.

When we operate as a team, working together toward common goals, then everything we accomplish, we do together. It’s not yours, and it’s not mine. It’s ours.

Takeaways

-Effective communication is essential for high-performing organizations.

-Shared language can bond educators and enhance teamwork.

-Trust is crucial for a healthy school ecosystem.

-Conflict can arise from poor communication practices.

-Teamwork leads to greater productivity and innovation.

-Educators must support each other to achieve excellence.

-A culture of trust allows for risk-taking and open dialogue.

-Team dynamics are essential for achieving remarkable results.

-Conscious decisions are needed to establish a culture of teamwork.

Chapters

00:43 Who’s Side are you On/Introduction

02:52 Teamwork in Education

05:25 Yours Mine Ours

07:01 Trust

08:40 Raised to the Power of Us

10:07 Sharing Your Talents as a Team

12:01 Coaching Question

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We typically can’t see the roots of a living thing. They are down deep. But we can see the effects. Strong roots are vital to maturity in the development of our students thus giving them wings to soar. If left unappreciated, and unsupported, those wings will atrophy. This is a great responsibility.

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, recites a poem he wrote titled “Of Roots and Wings”. Within the rhyming structure, he reminds us of the importance of providing both 'roots' and 'wings' to students, symbolizing grounding them in values while also encouraging exploration and growth.

The conversation delves into the difficulties of being an educator, and how if we aren’t careful, our moods and distractions can cause us to become like weeds that can distract and hinder progress.

Barron highlights the significance of self-awareness and the impact of words, urging educators to find joy in their work and to guide students with purpose and wisdom.

Whether students soar, or sour, depends on the roots we nourish daily. That's our topic on today's episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast.

Takeaways

-Educators are responsible in providing roots and wings to students.

-Strong roots are vital to maturity in our students

-Words spoken by educators have lasting impacts on students.

-Self-awareness is crucial for effective teaching.

-Finding joy in education is essential for both educators and students.

-Absent attention, weeds can grow. And they can take over quickly, leaving an unhealthy root and unstable core.

-Conflict and challenges are part of the educational journey.

-Purpose and discovery are key to student growth, and give lift to wings with which to pursue dreams.

-The calling of educators is to help students find their path.

Chapters

00:43 An introduction to Educators Among Us Podcast

02:50 Of Roots and Wings

04:28 Scott’s Poem Part 1 ( Bothersome Weeds)

05:11 Weeds in our life

07:23 Scotts Poem Part 2 Bitter Roots

08:12 Our Words Matter

11:06 Scotts Poem Part 3 (Lifting Wings)

12:08 Bless Them with Roots and Wings

13:40 Coaching Question

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We all face a daily dilemma. What do I do now, and what do I do next? If you have too little time and too much to do, you’re not alone, especially as an educator. Discipline in choosing the most important tasks, even the hardest ones to do, is crucial to celebrating the victories you truly want to achieve.

The question then becomes, will we compromise simply because we don’t feel like it?

In this episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, discusses the challenges faced by educators in making the daily, sometimes difficult choices that impact their well-being and effectiveness. There is so much “urgent” being thrown at educators. It’s difficult to choose what to do next.

He emphasizes the importance of delayed gratification and daily discipline in achieving long-term goals, and talks about the need for adaptability in the ever-changing landscape of education in order to accomplish the goals you set out to achieve.

“Are you choosing victory today?” That’s in this episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast.

Takeaways

-Being an educator is a hard calling that involves navigating challenges.

-Choices made by educators impact their well-being and effectiveness.

-Discipline is about prioritizing long-term goals over immediate desires.

-Delayed gratification is essential for developing new habits and making better decisions.

-Success favors those who are clear about what they want most.

-Daily discipline leads to greater progress and joy in work and life.

-Present predicaments are shaped by prior choices at pivotal moments.

-Emotions can deceive us and lead to suboptimal choices.

-Excellence in education comes from developing good habits.

-Adaptability is crucial in the changing landscape of education.

Chapters

00:44 Introduction to Educators Among Us

01:59 The Educators Dilemma

03:24 Delayed Gratification

05:39 Significant Inhibitors to Greater Productivity

07:53 Present Predicaments

10:59 Change is Happening Fast

11:48 Coaching Question

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We all count things, don't we? Memorable things that happen, milestones of significance. These things we do each day add up, and they make a difference.

For instance, here at Educators Fellowship, we just completed our 100th episode of the Educators Among Us Podcast! That’s a milestone, and we thank you so much for your support.

But is the big number as important as each moment along the way? People are counting on us. We count on each other. As all of our days are numbered, it’s important to know “what counts”.

In this very special 100th episode of the Educators Among Us podcast, host Scott Barron, Chief Reinvention Officer with School Growth, is joined by Tammy Barron, President of School Growth, along with VP of Operations and Marketing Rachel Mozingo and Senior Consultant Amy Swann to reflect on the journey of the podcast, the impact of educators, and the importance of counting what truly matters in education.

They discuss the significance of perspective, the joy of teaching, and the urgency and humility required in the educational field. The episode emphasizes the profound influence educators have on their students and the community, encouraging listeners to focus on growth and the positive impact they make.

Counting what matters will help you to gain a heart of wisdom, just in the years and days that add up to a career…but in every single moment we spend together.

Takeaways

-Celebrating milestones is essential for recognizing growth and impact.

-Counting what matters can shift focus from troubles to blessings.

-Educators have a profound influence on students and their families.

-Every child grows at their own pace, and that growth is valuable.

-Urgency and humility are essential qualities for educators.

-The joy of teaching can transform the educational experience.

-Educators are often the unsung heroes in their communities.

-The impact of educators is multi-generational, affecting future generations.

Chapters

00:46 Introduction to the Educators Among Us Podcast

05:20 Celebrating 100 Episodes and the Impact of Educators

09:51 Who is Counting on You?

13:43 Counting Our Days

20:34 Milestones

26:05 A Coaching Question

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