Middle School Principal, Mark Heller, chats with us about changing the attitude in your school, building strong relationships, and the power of just being yourself.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/markheller
Episode Highlights
2:17 - Talking about Rae's new "Retakes" course over at www.teachbetteracademy.com.
5:27 - Previewing the episode with Mark Heller.
8:31 - Mark introduces himself.
10:12 - Mark's failure: Sitting in an expulsion hearing with kids on the last day of school last year.
12:27 - Mark's success: Changing the attitude at his school.
15:11 - What's keeping Mark excited about education right now: The value and importance of building strong relationships.
16:50 - Mark's advice for teachers: Every day is not going to be perfect. Every class isn't going to be perfect.
18:50 - Mark tells us about all the roles he's had in his building.
20:15 - What Mark wants teachers to know about administrators: We all care about everyone. We're all in this together.
26:00 - Rae can't handle the idea of drinking so much water.
22:52 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
31:27 - How to connect with Mark.
Mark's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Google Calendar. The Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt.
Book: "Hacking Assessment" by Starr Sackstein and "Alone On The Wall" by Alex Honnold.
Who to Follow on Instagram: IG: @monicagentaed, IG: @teachcreatemotivate, Twitter: @TeacherFit19
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: www.CommonSenseMedia.org
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:
Daily: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water.
Weekly: Reflect and plan.
Take care of yourself.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Don't have any expectations of others, that you have not communicated to them."
Links to Connect With Mark
Website: www.aimsnetwork.org
Twitter: @mheller2115 @AIMSnetwork
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