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Vicki Davis @coolcatteachereducation,teaching,podcast,teacher podcast,classroomsI blog at the Coolcatteacher.com this is just a fun blog with lots of short opinions and quotes. If you love kids, teaching, and living a productive, good life - let's tumblr together! @coolcatteacherVicki Davis @coolcatteacher Menu Close Home My Blog About Me @coolcatteacher Archive Got questions? Just ask. I'll answer. Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher I blog at the Coolcatteacher.com this is just a fun blog with lots of short opinions and quotes. If you love kids, teaching, and living a productive, good life - let's tumblr together! @coolcatteacher An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the “Sherwood Showstoppers,” filmed the interview. (I’m so proud of how much they are learning!) After a tweet I sent out in October 2023, George Couros and Allyson Apsey invited me to write a chapter about Jonathan in their book What Makes a Great Principal: The…An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal www.coolcatteacher.com Oct 08, 2024 An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the “Sherwood Showstoppers,” filmed the interview. (I’m so proud of how much they are learning!) After a tweet I sent out in October 2023, George Couros and Allyson Apsey invited me to write a chapter about Jonathan in their book What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective Leadership out this year. (You can listen to my earlier interview with George about what truly makes a great principal and the five pillars shared in the book.) Principal Dyal shares his philosophy of walking the halls frequently to stay connected with teachers and students, emphasizing his proactive rather than reactive philosophy. We talked about his strategies to build trust with teachers and how he uses observations positively. (I like his philosophy of observations; that is what the tweet was about in the first place.) He also discusses how he builds positive relationships with students in a way that improves student culture. This is a unique interview in that I see this firsthand and know the positive results it has when principals leave their offices, walk the halls, and spend time in classrooms. This approach is powerful, and it works! Show notes and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e866 Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. New Podcast Episode education Oct 08, 2024 An Interesting Interview with My Principal: Meet Jonathan Dyal This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the “Sherwood Showstoppers,” filmed the interview. (I’m so proud of how much they are learning!) After a tweet I sent out in October 2023, George Couros and Allyson Apsey invited me to write a chapter about Jonathan in their book What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective Leadership out this year. (You can listen to my earlier interview with George about what truly makes a great principal and the five pillars shared in the book.) Principal Dyal shares his philosophy of walking the halls frequently to stay connected with teachers and students, emphasizing his proactive rather than reactive philosophy. We talked about his strategies to build trust with teachers and how he uses observations positively. (I like his philosophy of observations; that is what the tweet was about in the first place.) He also discusses how he builds positive relationships with students in a way that improves student culture. This is a unique interview in that I see this firsthand and know the positive results it has when principals leave their offices, walk the halls, and spend time in classrooms. This approach is powerful, and it works! Show notes and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e866 Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show. New 10 Minute Teacher Podcast episode education teacher podcast podcast teaching classrooms Oct 08, 2024 How to Help Students and Schools Through Traumatic Times In today’s episode, we discuss a critical issue many schools are facing—how to help students and staff heal from trauma. Whether it’s a safety event, severe weather like Hurricane Helene, or individual traumas, schools across the nation are navigating unprecedented challenges. To help students learn, we must first help them process what they’ve been through. As Lana Penley says, “In moments of…How to Help Students and Schools Through Traumatic Times www.coolcatteacher.com Oct 01, 2024 How to Help Students and Schools in Traumatic Times In today’s episode, we discuss a critical issue many schools are facing—how to help students and staff heal from trauma. Whether it’s a safety event, severe weather like Hurricane Helene, or individual traumas, schools across the nation are navigating unprecedented challenges. To help students learn, we must first help them process what they’ve been through. As Lana Penley says, “In moments of crisis, we need to provide space for students and teachers to process what they’ve been through before diving back into academics.” I want to acknowledge those still in the midst of trauma, like those affected by ongoing flooding in North Carolina. We have to meet their immediate needs first, as we cannot move forward until people feel safe and supported. While my hometown of Camilla, Georgia, was spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene, I know many of you are still facing tremendous struggles, and my heart is with you. In this episode, Lana Penley shares her powerful story of transformation. After her school burned down, she realized that test scores weren’t the primary goal—what truly mattered was creating a sense of community, connection, and healing. As her school focused on relationships, both with students and among the staff, they saw remarkable changes: teachers felt less burnout, students were more engaged, and yes, test scores went up. This episode is a resource for educators and principals who are hurting, who want to help their students, and who need to know that it’s okay to pause and heal before pushing forward. Show notes, guest bio, and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e865 Questions Answered in this Episode How do you help students and teachers heal after a traumatic event in a school community? What are the key steps to take in the aftermath of trauma, such as a hurricane or school safety event? How can schools create connection and community to create a safe learning environment? What practical strategies can teachers use to bring social-emotional learning into their classrooms? How can educators balance the need for academic progress with the emotional needs of students and staff? What lessons did Principal Lana Penley learn from her school burning down, and how did it change her approach to education? Why is it important to address the emotional needs of teachers as well as students in times of crisis? What role does mindfulness and stress reduction play in helping students and staff recover and thrive? New Podcast Episode education Oct 01, 2024 How to Help Students and Schools in Traumatic Times In today’s episode, we discuss a critical issue many schools are facing—how to help students and staff heal from trauma. Whether it’s a safety event, severe weather like Hurricane Helene, or individual traumas, schools across the nation are navigating unprecedented challenges. To help students learn, we must first help them process what they’ve been through. As Lana Penley says, “In moments of crisis, we need to provide space for students and teachers to process what they’ve been through before diving back into academics.” I want to acknowledge those still in the midst of trauma, like those affected by ongoing flooding in North Carolina. We have to meet their immediate needs first, as we cannot move forward until people feel safe and supported. While my hometown of Camilla, Georgia, was spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene, I know many of you are still facing tremendous struggles, and my heart is with you. In this episode, Lana Penley shares her powerful story of transformation. After her school burned down, she realized that test scores weren’t the primary goal—what truly mattered was creating a sense of community, connection, and healing. As her school focused on relationships, both with students and among the staff, they saw remarkable changes: teachers felt less burnout, students were more engaged, and yes, test scores went up. This episode is a resource for educators and principals who are hurting, who want to help their students, and who need to know that it’s okay to pause and heal before pushing forward. Show notes, guest bio, and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e865 Questions Answered in this Episode How do you help students and teachers heal after a traumatic event in a school community? What are the key steps to take in the aftermath of trauma, such as a hurricane or school safety event? How can schools create connection and community to create a safe learning environment? What practical strategies can teachers use to bring social-emotional learning into their classrooms? How can educators balance the need for academic progress with the emotional needs of students and staff? What lessons did Principal Lana Penley learn from her school burning down, and how did it change her approach to education? Why is it important to address the emotional needs of teachers as well as students in times of crisis? What role does mindfulness and stress reduction play in helping students and staff recover and thrive? New 10 Minute Teacher Podcast episode education teacher podcast podcast teaching classrooms Oct 01, 2024 Fall for Learning! 4 Fantastic Fall Lesson Ideas Here are some fall themed ideas for your classroom. One of my favorite ideas encouraging students “don’t fall for this” and teach phishing and deep fake awareness using the resources below.Just a note, these are from my email newsletter that went out this morning. If you’d like to join the weekly newsletter, sign up below.Sign up for Cool Cat Teacher’s Classroom Matters Newsletter1. Fall…Fall for Learning! 4 Fantastic Fall Lesson Ideas www.coolcatteacher.com Sep 24, 2024 Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal In today’s episode of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, we sit down with well-known educator and author George Couros to dive into his latest book, What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective School Leadership. With insights from educators, principals, and contributors from around the world, George discusses how great principals build strong relationships, encourage continuous learning, and create environments that elevate both teachers and students. (I also was able to contribute a chapter about my principal and we talk about that a little as well.) Questions Answered in This Podcast: What makes a great principal? What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? How can principals build strong relationships with their staff and students? Why is servant leadership important in education? How do principals promote a collaborative school environment? What is the role of vision in school leadership, and how should it be developed? How can principals support teachers to help them grow and succeed? What characteristics do the best principals and teachers share? How can school leaders balance autonomy and accountability for their staff? How does a principal’s presence in the classroom impact school culture and teacher performance? Whether you’re a principal, teacher, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on how to lead with vision, purpose, and empathy whether you’re leading a school or your classroom. Sponsor: Mirrortalk.ai - Today’s show is sponsored by MirrorTalk.AI by Swivl. This incredible verbal reflection tool for students uses AI to respond in a way that will help coach my students on the task at hand. Whether they are building websites or working on teams, the feedback helps me see where students are and coaches them to higher levels of performance. Go to coolcatteacher.com/mirrortalk now to sign up for your free, 60-day trial. Show Notes and Full Transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e864  👍 Enjoyed this podcast? Was this video helpful? Leave a review wherever you listen to shows.  ✅ WHERE TO FIND ME 🌐 Check out my blog: https://www.coolcatteacher.com 🐦 Twitter: @coolcatteacher 📘 Facebook: /coolcatteacher 📸 Instagram: /coolcatteacher 🔗 LinkedIn: /in/coolcatteacher Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“ New 10 Minute Teacher Podcast episode education teacher podcast podcast teaching classrooms Sep 23, 2024 Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal In today’s episode of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, we sit down with well-known educator and author George Couros to dive into his latest book, What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective School Leadership. With insights from educators, principals, and contributors from around the world, George discusses how great principals build strong relationships, encourage continuous learning, and create environments that elevate both teachers and students. (I also was able to contribute a chapter about my principal and we talk about that a little as well.) Questions Answered in This Podcast: What makes a great principal? What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? How can principals build strong relationships with their staff and students? Why is servant leadership important in education? How do principals promote a collaborative school environment? What is the role of vision in school leadership, and how should it be developed? How can principals support teachers to help them grow and succeed? What characteristics do the best principals and teachers share? How can school leaders balance autonomy and accountability for their staff? How does a principal’s presence in the classroom impact school culture and teacher performance? Whether you’re a principal, teacher, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on how to lead with vision, purpose, and empathy whether you’re leading a school or your classroom. Sponsor: Mirrortalk.ai - Today’s show is sponsored by MirrorTalk.AI by Swivl. This incredible verbal reflection tool for students uses AI to respond in a way that will help coach my students on the task at hand. Whether they are building websites or working on teams, the feedback helps me see where students are and coaches them to higher levels of performance. Go to coolcatteacher.com/mirrortalk now to sign up for your free, 60-day trial. Show Notes and Full Transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e864  👍 Enjoyed this podcast? Was this video helpful? Leave a review wherever you listen to shows.  ✅ WHERE TO FIND ME 🌐 Check out my blog: https://www.coolcatteacher.com 🐦 Twitter: @coolcatteacher 📘 Facebook: /coolcatteacher 📸 Instagram: /coolcatteacher 🔗 LinkedIn: /in/coolcatteacher Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.“ New Podcast Episode education Sep 23, 2024 Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal In today’s episode of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, we sit down with well-known educator and author George Couros to dive into his latest book, What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective School Leadership.With insights from educators, principals, and contributors from around the world, George discusses how great principals build strong relationships, encourage continuous…Things That Will Make a Truly Great Principal www.coolcatteacher.com Sep 23, 2024 Indy Theme by Safe As Milk1729082341https://vickidavis.me