Description

Mark has been an educator for 25 years. Mark’s true passion is helping others the best in themselves. In order for this to happen, he started a mentoring program that focuses on improving students’ reading abilities based on positive relationships with adults and the community.

[00:01 – 16:12] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Mark Neese
• The Flip 5! We take turns asking five GTKY questions

[16:13 – 25:26] Relationships are the Most Vital Piece of Education

• Mark talks about the work that he does as a counselor to help change the lives of students
• Working on students emotional and social skills
• Teaching elementary is exhausting!
• A teacher’s true calling
• Mark talks about the most important part of a teacher’s job.

[25:27 – 49:26] Introducing Hope to Students

• Mark talks about his strategies when facing elementary students
• He discusses the differences between working with elementary and high school students
• We share stories of our struggles with working with elementary students
• Putting relationships first over content 

[49:27 – 57:54] Accountability

• The battle between who’s going to control the setting of standards
• Re-evaluating the model of education

[57:55 – 01:03:46] Influence

• What influences you? Mark talks about what influences him to do the things he does.

[01:03:47 – 01:11:59] Closing Segment

• Things that you should be taking away with you from this episode
• Final thoughts and words of advice
• Connect with Mark. Links below.

Tweetable Quotes:

“I just want to encourage parents to take charge of their kids' learning.” – Mark Neese

“Educators love your kids.” – Mark Neese

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