Superintendent, James DiDonato, chats with us about preparing students for the future, connecting with your community, and being an educational geek.
James talks about keeping our passion and excitement for learning, bringing students into the real world right now, and why you need to just keep at it with kids until you help them get there.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/jamesdidonato
Episode Highlights 2:48 - We talk about our weekends Did you know Jeff DJ's weddings and is ordained? Rae worked with a group of teachers going through our FREE Teach Better Book Study. Want to get involved? Connect with the AMAZINg Katie Norton (@MrsNortonKinder) or head over to our Facebook Page to catch our live book study sessions. 9:45 - Previewing the episode with James DiDonato. 13:37 - James introduces himself 17:10 - James' failure: Failing to get a principal's position. 20:35 - James' success: When he was a multiple disabilities teacher. Building the program up. Working with kids and getting them to succeed in reading. 23:08 - What's got James excited about education right now: Bringing the school and the community together. 26:49 - James' advice for new teachers: Keep learning. Keep growing. 29:27 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 33:05 - How to connect with James. James's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Anything Google Book: "Learning from Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Successz" by Harvey Alvy and Pam Robbins. Who to Follow on Twitter: @jamesedidonato, @mthollyschool @teacherfit19 @ohhowhealthy YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Go search for things. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Prayer, Learning, Healthy habits. Best piece of advice you've ever received: You can't make people happy. Links to Connect With James Twitter: @jamesedidonato --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/messageLanguage learner resources & research for teachers!
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