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Coaching the Whole Educator#147: 17 Behavior Calls a Day—and What Finally ChangedSend us a textIf you feel like your days are just putting out one behavior fire after another, this one’s for you.I sat down with Hunter Flesch, Associate Principal and host of the Ed Essentials Podcast, to talk about how he moved from 17 behavior calls a day (yes, SEVENTEEN) to just five—and did it by redesigning the system, not just responding harder.We unpack what systems thinking really looks like when the school day feels like chaos—and how a tiered support system for students and teachers can prioritize clarit...2025-07-2733 min
Catching Up with Casey123. Fight Fires with Frameworks: How APs Can Build a Sustainable Tier 2 System with Hunter FleschIn this episode, Casey sits down with Hunter Flesch—Associate Principal and founder of Ed Essentials—to unpack what it really takes to build a Tier 2 system that isn’t just reactive, but resilient. Drawing from his experience as a teacher-turned-administrator, Hunter shares how assistant principals can shift from constantly putting out fires to putting solid frameworks in place that foster sustainable collaboration and student support. Whether you're a campus leader or aspiring one, this episode is packed with practical ideas and mindset shifts to help you lead well and lighten the load.Hunter’s Tier 2 Framework Slide De...2025-07-0840 min
Building a Culture of CollaborationThe Importance of Systems When Supporting Effective Collaboration with Hunter Flesch - Ep 42Don’t let your next meeting feel like it should’ve been an email FREE Webinar - 10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings bit.ly/transformteamsAccess a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Hunter Flesch, an Associate Principal in Des Moines, Iowa, and the host of The Ed Essentials Podcast. They discuss practical strategi...2025-06-241h 09
The Ed Essentials PodcastPutting AI to Work in Education with William GrubeIn this episode, Hunter Flesch sits down with William Grube, founder of Gruvy Education, to explore how educators can use AI effectively in their roles. William shares practical tips, training insights, and common myths about AI in schools—all designed to help educators feel more confident and empowered.Connect with William:AI School Leadership Minute: https://direct-ai-updates-for-school-admins.beehiiv.com/subscribeWebsite: https://gruvyeducation.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GruvyEducationInstagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gruvyeducation/LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-grube-16200a1...2025-06-0939 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeaching Through Tragedy: Katlyn Godwin’s Story of Loss and ResilienceIn this episode of The Ed Essentials Podcast, Hunter Flesch talks with educator and podcaster Katlyn Godwin about her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Katlyn shares how therapy, community, and faith helped her navigate trauma while continuing to lead in the classroom. Together, they explore the impact of toxic positivity, the power of empathy in school culture, and practical strategies educators can use to care for their mental health and support one another.Connect with Katlynhttps://katlynscharper.com/Instagram: katlyn_godwinFacebook: Katlyn Godwin2025-05-1947 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastHiring Insights to Help you Land your Dream School Leadership Role with Trent GrundmeyerDr. Trent Grundmeyer is an Associate Professor at Buena Vista University & Owner of Grundmeyer Leader Services. In this episode of the Ed Essentials podcast, Hunter discusses the critical aspects of hiring in education with Trent. They explore the importance of fit in leadership roles, strategies for aspiring administrators to stand out in a competitive job market, and the significance of personal and organizational alignment. The conversation also covers how to prepare for interviews, the value of building leadership experience, and the factors that influence job satisfaction for current administrators.Connect with Trent:2025-04-0743 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastCrafting Clarity with Casey WattsCasey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a Team Leadership Expert with 20+ years in education. She helps leaders break silos and build cohesive, vision-driven teams through clarity, collaboration, and collective purpose. A speaker, coach, and host of The Catching Up with Casey Podcast, she equips instructional leaders with actionable strategies to hold people accountable without micromanaging and create aligned teams.Connect with Casey:Website: www.catchingupwithcasey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catchupwithcasey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchupwithcasey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.c...2025-03-2440 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae HughartRae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consistently led initiatives that redefine industry standards. Rae’s leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of modern design. Her forward-thinking approach continues to influence the evolution of technology and innovation across diverse sectors.Connect with Rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ Website: https://teachersdeserveit.co...2025-03-0246 min
Big Labia EnergyEp 202 - Oxy J.Send us a textJulie and Maggie discuss comedy, aliens, factories, t shirt designs, mac and cheese pizza, games, TV shows, nextdoor, slangTags - right handed, left handed, BLE, big labia energy, jingle, double deuces, diaper, medical, issues, tomfoolery, factory, Happy, dog, working, valentines day show, crooners, stand up comedy, love jokes, older crowd, VFW, kassen MN, worst show, early show, what, can’t hear, aunt, loose yourself, movie, story, car, rent out a theatre, attention span, google, pause, landlord, squatter, 38 years, gentle, kind, high school, facebook friends, tiktok, alien communicator, ipad, alien me...2025-01-2940 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastWhy Protocols, Systems, and Data are Crucial for Leaders (Dr. Jana Lee)Dr. Jana Lee has worked in the education field as a teacher, administrator, adjunct instructor, literacy specialist, and consultant. If you're interested in her work, head to https://www.janaleeconsulting.com/ or follow her on social media using the links below.
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2024-08-1245 min
Teach Me, Teacher#321 Overcoming Being New to a Position in Education (Hunter Flesch pt.2) Support this show on Patreon and get early access to FULL episodes, bonus videos, and so much more to come. Hello everyone! Welcome to a special episode of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast, where we’re joined by Hunter Flesch, the brilliant mind behind the EdEssentials podcast. If you missed part 1, check it out here. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the profound impact of communion within the educational sphere, shedding light on the transformative journey of educators. Hunter shares his insights on personal growth, the crucial steps toward leadership in education, and the enduring impo...2023-10-0228 minTeach Me, Teacher#320 The EdEssentials of Professional Development with Hunter Flesch (pt.1) ou can listen this episode in it’s entirety right now on Patreon, by supporting the show directly. Click here to become a Patron of Teach Me, Teacher. Hello everyone! Welcome to a special episode of the Teach Me, Teacher podcast, where we're joined by Hunter Flesch, the brilliant mind behind the EdEssentials podcast. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the profound impact of communion within the educational sphere, shedding light on the transformative journey of educators. Hunter shares his insights on personal growth, the crucial steps toward leadership in education, and the enduring importance of...2023-09-2524 min
Fiddle StudioHow to practice scales (The Hunter's Purse)This episode presents a setting of The Hunter's Purse from a session at Fergie's Pub in Philadelphia and gives tips for how to practice scales, for beginning fiddlers to advanced.The artists mentioned are Talya Raitzyk, Paddy Killoran, John Glatt, Paddy Maloney, Pat Kilduff, Kevin Burke, Hanneke Cassel, Megan Lynch Chowning and Andre Brunet. The Scale books are Barbara Barber's Scales for Young Violinists and Scales for Advanced Violinists, the Carl Flesch Scale System, and Meg's book Fiddle Studio Book 2: Fiddle for the Advanced .Reach m...2023-07-2516 min
The Ed Essentials Podcast*SUMMER SERIES* Foundations for Building Student Relationships (Jacob Santos)Jacob Santos is a middle school teacher and multi-sport coach located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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https://linktr.ee/edessentials2023-07-1732 min
The Ed Essentials Podcast*SUMMER SERIES* Cracking the Coaching Code (PJ Caposey & Bryan Wills)PJ Caposey is the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and is a best-selling author having written nine books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as TED, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, The Huffington Post (HuffPost), and has been featured in think pieces alongside General Petraeus and General McChrystal. PJ is a sought after presenter and consultant who recently keynoted several national conferences with expertise in time management, the tyranny of the status quo, school culture, continuous improvement, and teacher evaluation. Dr. Bryan Wills is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, executive...2023-06-2639 min
The Ed Essentials Podcast*SUMMER SERIES* Pairing Relationships and Practices for Powerful Literacy Results (Eva Mireles)Eva Mireles is a K-12 Reading specialist, K-5 Reading Coach, Staff Developer and TPT Creator who help teachers find a realistic approach to teaching reading so that they can ditch overwhelm and focus on creating meaningful and engaging experiences for students.
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/msevamireles
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The Ed Essentials Podcast*SUMMER SERIES* Burning IN to Education by Tackling BurnOUT (Amber Harper)Amber Harper is a classroom teacher, speaker, and teacher burnout coach located in Indiana.
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Instagram: @burnedinteacher
Twitter: @burnedinteacher
TikTok: @burnedinteacher
Facebook: @burnedinteacher
Website: www.burnedinteacher.com
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2023-06-1236 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastHow to Succeed as an Instructional Coach (Nicole Benson)Nicole Benson is a full-time high school instructional coach. In this episode, Nicole provides us with mindsets, strategies, and tips to succeed as a current or aspiring instructional coach.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastTransformational School Leadership (Dr. Anthony Muhammad)Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is a much sought-after educational speaker and presenter. A practitioner for nearly 20 years, he has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal, and also as a high school principal.
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https://linktr.ee/edessentials2023-01-3041 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastHow to Have Hard Conversations (Jennifer Abrams)Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work.
Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.
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Aspire to Lead218. Essential Steps for Aspiring Leaders: Featuring Hunter FleschIn this week’s episode, Hunter Flesch shares his journey as a teacher, Masters student, and aspiring leader as he learns how to lead a building.
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Asking the correct questions as a new leader
Finding ways to bring joy to teachers
And his wonderful podcast, The Ed Essentials Podcast!
About Hunter Flesch:
Hunter Flesch is a current middle school teacher, mentor teacher, and host of “The Ed Essentials Podcast” where he gives teachers and leaders strategies that work! Hunter holds a degree in Eleme...2022-11-2628 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastHow to Use EdTech for Student Success (Alfonso Mendoza)We live in time where we have the most technology available to us than ever before. So how do we use it? It goes BEYOND just the tools. It requires a systems level understanding and having the right mindset in order to keep up with the pace of technology. Alfonso Mendoza, an educator, technology specialist, and host of the"My EdTech Life" podcast is here to help.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastHow to Lead Effectively as a First Year Principal (Matt Lakis) Ever wonder what it would be like if you took charge of your school building, what would that be like? How would you know you're making the right decisions? What would your leadership style look like? And would your organization benefit from your leadership today? We answer those questions and more with first year principal, Matt Lakis.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastKicking off the 2022-23 School Year!The 2022-2023 school year is HERE, and I have a few words of wisdom as we dive headfirst into this upcoming year.
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The Ed Essentials Podcast5 Ed Leadership Insights (Tristan Bernhard)Looking for leadership advice that will help you have a greater impact this upcoming school year? Harvard graduate and current High School Social Studies teacher, Tristan Bernhard, and I reflect on 5 ed leadership insights from our first year in ed leadership programs.
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Welcome to The Ed Essentials Podcast! This is Hunter Flesch and if you are an educator looking for teaching and leadership strategies, then The Ed Essentials Podcast is the show for you. My mission is to equip you with the necessary skills and insights to help you have a greater impact on the...2022-08-0842 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTransforming School Culture (Heather Buckley)What would a school be capable of if they could truly have a culture where everyone LOVES coming to work each day? Is the culture in your building lacking a certain spark and sense of community? Ever wonder how to effectively establish a more positive presence within your school building? In this episode, you are going to learn from Iowa’s 2022 Elementary Principal of the Year, Heather Buckley, about some ways to make this culture happen in your building no matter what role you are in.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastCoaching for School Leaders (Erinn Cottman)Ever been a part of a leadership team or committee that goes nowhere? Does your school continue to beat around the bush and not address root problems? Let me tell you that you are not alone. So many schools go through these problems, but they are fixable! In this episode, former administrator and current educational consultant and coach Erinn Cottman is going to show us how.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastSystems Leadership (Dr. Doug Stilwell)Dr. Doug Stilwell is a professor of Educational Leadership at Drake University where he specifically focuses on the use of systems thinking as a tool for continuous school improvement. Additionally, he was an award-winning superintendent and has years of experience in both administrative and classroom roles.
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Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2022-06-271h 03The Ed Essentials PodcastThe Best Questions for Reflective EducatorsThis is episode 58 of The Ed Essentials Podcast, and today I have a quick episode where I am going to tackle something you might not think of when you consider skills and topics in education today.
I am talking about the questions we ask ourselves as educators. We always talk about how a good educator is one who is reflective. How are good educators reflective? They ask themselves LOTS of good questions! Today I will cover some of those great questions you can ask yourself to immediately become a better educator.2022-06-2010 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastTHROWBACK: Improving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastUnlocking Unlimited Potential (Dr. Brandon Beck)Dr. Brandon Beck is a Nationally Board Certified teacher with over 18 years of experience and is the author of Unlocking Unlimited Potential.
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Dr. Brandon Beck: https://brandonbeckedu.com/
Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2022-04-1038 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastSystems Thinking in EducationDavid Langford is the founder and CEO of Langford International, Inc. He is an international consultant, author and educator whose focus is to create sustained systemic improvement in student learning, school leadership and organizational processes. The concepts of Quality Learning, Quality Learning Performance, Just-In-Time Learning, the Self-Managed Classroom and Exponential Learning emerged out of these efforts.
For over 20 years, he has trained colleagues in public and private K–12 school systems, universities, colleges, preschools, chambers of commerce and business divisions ranging from Boeing and General Motors to government agencies such as the Department of Defense. He has worked wi...2022-02-201h 06The Ed Essentials PodcastTransforming Our Schools (Dr. Maisha Otway)Dr. Maisha Otway is a turnaround principal in Georgia. We discuss handling principal responsibilities, turnaround leadership, building school partnerships, and her experience bringing rapper 2Chainz to her school through the "Reading with a Rapper" program.
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Hunter Flesch: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2022-02-131h 04The Ed Essentials PodcastPrincipal Leadership (Adam Welcome)Adam Welcome is a keynote speaker, author of Kids Deserve It, and is also a former teacher, principal, and director of innovation and technology.
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Hunter Flesch | https://linktr.ee/edessentials2022-02-0644 min
The Educator's MindsetHelping Students Build Confidence Through Self-AwarenessHey teach! Welcome back to another episode. Thanks for checking out the podcast today! As a kid, I was filled with self-doubt and no matter how many times I told myself that being different was great, it didn't do much to boost my confidence. So, in this episode I wanted to share some activities that you can do with students to help them become more self-aware and in turn, confident.
In this episode I talk briefly about essential agreements. If you want to hear more about essential agreements, check out: Episode 27: Making Classroom Agreements Effective w/ Hunter Fle...2022-01-1113 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastHoliday Special - The BEST Reasons to Go into Education (Tristan Bernhard)One of the most amazing qualities of teachers is that we go 100 mph in order to meet the needs of our students. Because we are working so hard through incredibly difficult situations and circumstances, we often end up feeling burnt out and in need of some positivity. This episode is dedicated to reminding educators why we chose our profession and why its the best in the world.
In order to do that, I brought on one of my best friends and Ed Essentials regulars, Tristan Bernhard, on to do a fantasy draft of the top reasons to g...2021-12-2544 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastTeach Your Class Off (CJ Reynolds)CJ Reynolds is a high school literature teacher in West Philadelphia, speaker, podcast host, and author of Teach your Class Off: A Real Rap Guide to Teaching.
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To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-11-0842 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastThe Complete Guide to Effective Mentorship (Lauren Kaufman)Lauren Kaufman is currently an Assistant Principal and has formerly served as a classroom teacher and K-12 Mentor Program Coordinator. She is a contributing author of Because of a Teacher and her writings have been featured by Edutopia and the Teach Better Team.
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To connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-09-0751 minThe Educator's Mindset5 Getting to Know You Activities for Any Time of the School YearHey teach! I know you are getting back into the swing of things with the new school year either already here or quickly approaching. As teachers, we know the importance of getting to know our students and so in this episode I wanted to share five of my favorite getting to know you activities to do with students that you can do really at any time of the year!
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1. Color, Symbol, Image
2. Circles of Strength
3. Soundtrack of My Life
4. Design Your Ideal Learning Environment
5...2021-09-0716 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastMeeting the Needs of Emergent Bilingual Students (Samantha Nolte)Samantha Nolte is a 5-12 Emergent Bilingual teacher whom I have worked with my entire career thus far. She provides readily available strategies and supports for students in need of english language acquisition, as well as a unique insight into her role where she transitions new EB families and students into the district.
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For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-08-3033 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastThe Blueprint for Differentiation (Rick Wormeli)Rick Wormeli is a National Board Certified Teacher, is an author of highly regarded books such as Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom (Second Edition) and Differentiation: From Planning to Practice, and has 39 years of experience teaching math, science, English, physical education, health, and history.
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For more Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-08-221h 22The Ed Essentials PodcastFrom Finance to Leadership: the Role of a SuperintendentDr. Dani Trimble is the current superintendent of the Alburnett Community School District.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastPrioritizing Teacher Health (Bryan Holyfield)Bryan Holyfield is a history teacher and health consultant. Bryan helps busy teachers take control of their health with easy-to-follow nutrition and strength programs.
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For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-08-0939 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastShifting Educational Paradigms (Ken Williams)Ken Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, author, former principal, and founder of Unfold the Soul.
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For more episodes and Ed Essentials content, click this link: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-07-191h 11The Ed Essentials PodcastUsing Teacher Capital (Tristan Bernhard)How do we CAPITALIZE on the relationships we build with students? What are effective and ineffective ways to spend that relationship capital? These are TOUGH questions to answer, so I bring on my dear friend, Tristan, to talk about our experiences and thoughts on teacher capital!
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The Ed Essentials PodcastImproving our Impact (Dr. John Hattie)Dr. John Hattie is a world-renowned researcher and author of Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-analyses Relating to Achievement.
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The Ed Essentials Podcast3 Thoughts as the 2021 School Year Ends (Mini-Lesson)Hunter discusses 3 thoughts as we all approach the end of the school year!
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The Ed Essentials PodcastEstablishing Effective PLCs (Dr. Chad Dumas)Dr. Chad Dumas is a presenter, researcher, former principal, and author of Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders.
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Discussed in this episode:
- Fixing teacher isolation through collaboration in and out of school.
- Effective approaches to Professional Learning Communities.
- Refocusing our collaboration to be around student learning.
- What leaders must consider when attempting to change systems.
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The Ed Essentials Podcast[PART ONE] How to STAND OUT During New Teacher Interviews [with Rebecca]Welcome to PART ONE of the two-part collaboration on how to STAND OUT as a New Teacher with Rebecca from the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast. Be sure to listen to PART TWO on the Ready, Set, TEACH podcast stream!
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Part One: How to stand out as a new teacher during interviews.
Part Two: How to stand out as a new teacher once you land a teaching job.
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Connect with Rebecca and I on Instagram!
Rebecca - @missreadysetteach
Hunter - @edessentials_2021-05-0346 min
EduMagic Podcast: Empowering Future EducatorsHow to research a school and find a good fit for you featuring Hunter Flesch E127Welcome back to another episode of the EduMagic podcast! Today we have Hunter Flesch from the Ed Essentials podcast and we are talking all about how to research a school during the interview process to find a good fit for you as a teacher. This episode is packed with amazing resources for researching a school along with a few questions to ask the interview panel during your interview. But first, Hunter shares his teaching story then he goes into how to research a school, how to go beyond the mission statement and the importance of being patient! ...2021-04-2320 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastPreparing Future TeachersDr. Samantha Fecich is a professor of education at Grove City College.
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Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-04-1930 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastHappy Birthday, DadMy dad, Bill Flesch, turns 55 on April 9! He is a longtime teacher and I wanted to use this platform to sneakily gather some colleagues and family to surprise him! He is so modest, but he truly is a wonderful educator. In this episode, people from my dad's school talk about what makes him such a fantastic educator, the impact he has had on them, and some family members stop by to say happy birthday!
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The Ed Essentials PodcastCreating Change Through Feedback and Risk-Taking (Dave Schmittou)On this episode, I am honored to host the legendary Dave Schmittou. Dave is the Director of Leadership & Development for the Teach Better Team. He’s the author of several education-based books, one of which we discuss in his interview. He is a former elementary school principal, former middle school principal, assistant principal, coach, and teacher. I brought Dave on the show because of his powerful message surrounding feedback, how we can get outside of the cookie-cutter method of providing it, and how to truly use it to change schools. Dave also has a massive focus on empowering educators to...2021-03-2954 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastLife as Principals (Amanda and Caleb Bonjour)Amanda and Caleb Bonjour join The Ed Essentials Podcast to talk about life as married principals, how they learn from each other, ways to empower staff, and other advice for those seeking leadership roles.
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Fresh Air At FiveTen Episodes In - Milestone - FAAF10Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 10 (2nd milestone)I’m your host, Bryon CarpenterIn this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from February 28th to March 6th, 2021I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:28th - Sons Of Technology E57 "Accessibility for Students & Educators"; Teachers On Fire E187 SPARK "12 Reasons to Publish Student Podcasts to a Global Audience"; 1st - Good News Brad News E9 "News Brief : The Second Question"; House Of EdTech E174 "The 4 Cs - Real Talk"; Science 360 "An Experiment with Music and Learn...2021-03-1337 min
FreshAirAtFiveTen Episodes In - Milestone - FAAF10Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 10 (2nd milestone)
I’m your host, Bryon Carpenter
In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from February 28th to March 6th, 2021
I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the:
28th - Sons Of Technology E57 "Accessibility for Students & Educators"; Teachers On Fire E187 SPARK "12 Reasons to Publish Student Podcasts to a Global Audience";
1st - Good News Brad News E9 "News Brief : The Second Question"; House Of EdTech E174 "The 4 Cs - Real Talk"; Scien...2021-03-1337 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastEmbracing "The Sub"Hunter brings on longtime friend and substitute teacher, Dustin Eubanks, to talk about the life of a substitute, what subs really need, what potential substitutes need to know, and how school staff can learn to embrace "the sub" as one of their own.
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For more content, go to https://linktr.ee/edessentials2021-03-0847 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastLeadership & Effectiveness (Dr. Todd Whitaker)Dr. Todd Whitaker, author of What Great Principals Do Differently, What Great Teachers Do Differently, Shift the Monkey, and dozens of other education books, joins the podcast to provide one simple message: it comes down to good leadership and your effectiveness. We talk about a wide variety of topics in this episode:
-What great leadership looks like and how to make decisions based off your best people.
-Finding the next difference-maker for your school and how to set them up for success.
-Treating teachers and students as if they were good in order...2021-02-221h 29
Teach Better Talk250: Hunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failureHunter Flesch chats with us about being and young & hungry educator who's focused on being a positive servant leader that's all in on taking risks and learning from failure.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/hunterflesch
Hunter's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Google Forms/Sheets
Books: Shift the Monkey by Todd Whitaker
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Erin Myres (Instagram)
Jonathan Alsheimer (Twitter)
Christy and Karen of the Modern Principal (Instagram)
What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? Schools of Thought (Podcast)
Daily, Weekly, or Monthly routine every teacher should get into? Rec...2021-02-2237 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastStrategies for Talkative Students (Mini-Lesson)In our very first mini-lesson we tackle the issue of student interruptions. We know the traditional practices, but I have one strategy (shoutout mentor teacher who taught me this) that has really worked well to help fix students who talk way too much.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastTake Messy Action (Lisa Toebben)Lisa Toebben, Special Education teacher, joins the podcast to discuss:
-Dealing with people who try to dull your positivity
-Habits to improve our physical/mental states
-"Taking Messy Action" and its importance in our lives
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Hunter Flesch: Ed Essentials
2021-02-0837 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastRelationships, Risks, and Reality (Jason Lampe)Jason Lampe, assistant principal and my colleague, comes on the podcast to catch up about ALL KINDS of things. Mainly, we discuss the following:
-How to maintain positivity and build relationships
-Practicing clarity and risk-taking in the classroom
-A small reality check and some goals for 2021
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Jason Lampe: (Instagram) (Twitter)
Hunter Flesch: (Ed Essentials)
2021-02-0155 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastMeaningful Tools for Coaching TeachersGretchen Bridgers, founder of "Always A Lesson" and full-time teacher coach/consultant, joins Schools of Thought to discuss tools for more effectively coaching teachers. We cover:
-Helping teachers problem-solve
-Leading by listening, then empowering
-Encouraging meaningful risk-taking
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Gretchen Bridgers: (Instagram) @always.a.lesson (Twitter) @GSchultek (Website) Alwaysalesson.com
Hunter Flesch: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessentials_ (Website) edessentials.net2021-01-2546 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastStaying Creative & Motivated (Evan Sanchez)5th grade science teacher Evan Sanchez joins "Schools of Thought" to discuss:
-How to make content accessible to students
-Ways to stay creative and motivated in the classroom
-What teachers should do MORE of and LESS of
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Evan Sanchez: (Instagram) @science_with_mr.sanchez (Twitter) @sanchezscience5
Hunter Flesch: Linktree2021-01-1845 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastWhat it Takes to Be Principals (Christy & Karen @themodernprincipal)Christy and Karen of @themodernprincipal shed a little light on the principal lifestyle. We dive into leadership, how to overcome challenges and conflict, advice for aspiring leaders, and SO much more!
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(Twitter) @ModernPrincipal
themodernprincipal.com2021-01-1152 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTake Your Teaching Further (Rae Hughart)Rae Hughart (Author, Dir. of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, MS Math Teacher) comes on the podcast to discuss:
-The Teach Further model she created to make student learning apply to the real world
-The value of a professional network and "teacher family" like the Teach Better Team
-Habits and practices that help Rae stay on top of her game
-How teachers can use social media for growth and empowerment
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The Ed Essentials PodcastThe President's Ed Priorities (Tristan Bernhard)In this episode, Tristan and Hunter talk about the potential education priorities for President Biden and his staff:
Universal Pre-K and the likelihood of funds/action taken to implement this nationally
Re-focusing on Public Education from the top levels of government
Student loan and debt relief
Increasing access to higher education
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Hunter: (Instagram) @edessentials_ (Twitter) @edessentials_
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The Ed Essentials PodcastEffective Principal Leadership (Kim Tierney)Kim Tierney (Elementary Principal and 2014 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year) joins the podcast to talk about
Becoming a principal after only 4 years of teaching.
Leading using shared leadership as her foundation.
Empowering her staff.
Changing culture to support positive student outcomes.
Advice for teachers looking to transition to administration.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastStudent Teaching Insights (April @academicallyapril)April (@academicallyapril on Instagram) comes on the show to talk about her student teaching experience this semester, how to embrace challenges, adapt to new situations, and ways to get the absolute most from your student teaching experience!
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For more teacher content, head to edessentials.net/2020-12-0745 minThe Educator's MindsetMaking Classroom Agreements Effective w/ Hunter FleschHave you heard of the infamous classroom agreement? Do you use them with your students, or do you have everything planned out by the first day of school? Classroom agreements can be started, and revised at any time in the school year, and my friend Hunter joins me today to discuss how to make them effective.
In this episode:
The purpose of classroom agreements
How can classroom agreements benefit both students and teachers
How to start classroom agreements and how they affect students' behavior and mindset
In this episode, I also reference another episode I d...2020-11-1733 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastKeys to Effective Learning (Trevor Ragan)Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab, critically renowned speaker, and workshop creator. Hunter tag teams with his friend, Taylor, to talk with Trevor about a variety of topics under the umbrella of how humans learn: Helping students/teachers embrace struggle, the power of emotional intelligence, a unique lens on growth mindset and its connection to skill acquisition, and MORE!
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(Instagram) @learnerlab (Twitter) @learner_lab
and check out his website: https://thelearnerlab.com/
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The Ed Essentials PodcastTeacher Talk (Erin Myres)Hunter catches up with Erin Myres about how her year is going so far, her biggest victory teaching in a pandemic, and we dive into what teaching practices will stick around post-pandemic.
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(Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres
(Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_
For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net2020-11-0247 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastNext Level Teaching (Jonathan Alsheimer)Hunter talks with 7th grade teacher, speaker/presenter, and author of "Next Level Teaching: Empowering Students, Transforming School Culture" -Jonathan Alsheimer. We talk about Jonathan's dedication for mixed martial arts translating to the classroom, strategies for increased student engagement, and ways for any educator to take their teaching to the next level.
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Jonathan's book: "Next Level Teaching: Empowering Students, Transforming School Culture"
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(Jonathan Alsheimer) Instagram: @mr_alsheimer Twitter: @mr_Alsheimer
(Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials_ Twitter: @edessentials_
2020-10-0546 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastBehind the Scenes of School Counseling (Angela Wittmer)In this episode Hunter talks with junior high counselor Angela Wittmer. They dive into the role of the school counselor, all of the things counselors do behind the scenes, and how Angela utilizes her life experiences to better connect with her students. We also get a surprise visit from one of her administrative assistants (and friend of Hunter), Benjamin Hirdler, who talks to us about ways they've made their counseling office a more welcoming environment for students.
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(Hunter Flesch) Instagram: @edessentials...2020-09-281h 02The Educator's MindsetDiscussing Equity w/Hunter Flesch & Tristan BernhardHey teach! Welcome back to The Educator's Mindset podcast!
Over the summer, I was able to sit down with Hunter Flesch (Schools of Thought podcast) and Tristan Bernhard (Chalk It Up podcast) from Ed Essentials to discuss equity in education.
Equity has been and will always be an important topic, and virtual learning adds a whole other layer. We are seeing more and more how students are impacted by not having equitable access.
We feel it's important to note that in this episode, we discuss equity within schools which includes racial inequity, and...2020-09-0137 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastEmbracing Diversity Districtwide (Stacey Cole)In this episode Hunter and Jason bring on Superintendent Stacey Cole. Stacey has vocalized the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity within her school district and talks with us about how educators can embrace diversity to better support their students.
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(Jason Lampe) Instagram: @jklampe Twitter: @jklampe5
...and go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content!2020-08-2432 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastAdvice from a Veteran Teacher (Mike Dennis)Hunter talks with longtime teacher Mike Dennis about his challenges when he first began teaching, how his mindset has shifted over his career, and advice he would give to new teachers beginning their career.
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For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net2020-08-1734 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastDiscussing Equity (Erin Myres, Tristan Bernhard)In this episode Hunter talks with Erin Myres and Tristan Bernhard. They discuss equity, how to practice it consistently, and why it is so important to focus on this upcoming school year. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!
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(Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres
(Tristan Bernhard) Instagram: @tjberns
For more Ed Essentials content go to EdEssentials.net2020-08-1036 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastEmpathy & Authentic Instructional Leadership (Kate Panek)Hunter and Jason talk with Principal Kate Panek. We ask Kate about the role empathy plays as a building leader, the balance between pressure and support, and what an authentic instructional leader looks like.
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(Kate Panek) Instagram: @kathrynpanek
...and go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content!2020-08-0335 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastEd Essentials Presents Chalk it UpChalk it Up is a brand new Ed Essentials podcast hosted by Tristan Bernhard. Tristan will explore the many challenges our education system faces and explain the potential solutions through a policy-driven lens, as well as bring on guests to add insight and context to these issues.
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Chalk it Up
For more teacher content head to edessentials.net2020-07-2803 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeacher Mindset (Erin Myres)Hunter talks with Erin Myres, a middle school ELA teacher and host of The Educator's Mindset podcast, about Erin's passion for mindset, strategies for teachers to help them overcome negativity, and how we can mentally prepare for school amidst a worldwide pandemic.
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(Erin Myres) Instagram: @erin.myres Twitter: @MrsErinMyres
...or go to edessentials.net for all our teacher content!2020-07-2733 minThe Educator's MindsetFirst Year Teacher Chat w/ Hunter FleschI am so excited to have one of my newest friends on the podcast today, Hunter Flesch of "Ed Essentials"! Hunter is a 7th grade science teacher in Iowa who finished up his first year of teaching this spring and is getting ready for year 2!
In this episode we:
Talk about Hunter's first year teaching experience
Share some insight for new teachers getting ready for the fall
Provide tips on how to stay balanced throughout the year
We had a lot of fun recording this episode for you, and would love to hear yo...2020-07-2139 min
The Ed Essentials Podcast14. Valuing Small Wins (Jill Nelson)Jason talks with Jill Nelson, a middle school SPED teacher focused in Behavior Disorders. They talk about why it is so important to value small wins, the world of SPED and BD rooms, and what it is like dealing with a vast set of student behaviors each day.
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The Ed Essentials PodcastDynamic Leadership (Caleb Bonjour)Hunter and Jason talk with Principal Caleb Bonjour about dynamic leadership, what it means to have a "shark" mindset, and ways to stay highly motivated. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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2020-07-1353 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastSummer GoalsAfter a quick surprise guest, Hunter and Jason talk about new state guidelines for re-opening schools and then dive into their reflection of the 2019-20 school year, as well as their upcoming professional goals for next year.
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Hunter and Jason's Summer Reading List:
Next-Level Teaching: Empowering Students and Transforming School Culture by Jonathan Alsheimer
The Assistant Principal: 50 Critical Questions for Meaningful Le...2020-07-0648 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeacher Recruitment & Retention (Tristan Bernhard)Hunter talks with his friend and colleague, Tristan Bernhard, about the struggles to retain teachers in the profession, recruiting students to become teachers during college, as well as mentorship and the value of in-class experiences.
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Ed Essentials: @edessentials_
Tristan Bernhard: @tjberns2020-07-0245 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastMindfulness Strategies (Katie of "The Calm Classroom")Hunter and Jason talk with Katie, the creator of "The Calm Classroom" about her passion for mindfulness, mindfulness strategies for teachers and students, and how it can become an integral part of your classroom. To connect with Katie, follow "The Calm Classroom" on Instagram @thecalmclassroom_.
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For more teacher-related content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram: @edessentials_2020-06-1648 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastReturn to Learn OpportunitiesHunter and Jason tackle the topic every teacher has their mind on: RETURN TO LEARN IN THE FALL. They map out 3 scenarios, details of each, and ultimately leave educators with some mindset tips as we all approach uncertain times in education.
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For more teacher-related content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram: @edessentials_2020-06-1251 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeacher Fitness & Health (Nicole Kudrna)Hunter sits down with 2nd grade teacher Nicole Kudrna to talk about why teachers struggle with incorporating fitness and health into their busy schedules. Nicole tells us her personal health journey, finding a community in Crossfit, and she gives us easy strategies to be active and fit (both in and out of the classroom).
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Nicole Kudrna: @nicolekudrna2020-06-0836 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTrauma-Informed Care (Tre' Lathan)Hunter talks with 2nd grade teacher, Tre'Chiondria Lathan, about the importance of implementing trauma-informed care in classrooms, its impact on students, simple strategies to teach mindfulness and empathy, and more!
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For more teacher-related content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram: @edessentials_2020-06-0433 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastCOVID Chronicles ContinuedHunter and Jason discuss takeaways from the 19-20 school year, logistical nightmares for schools for Fall, national events impacting our students, and what we are looking forward to this Summer!
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For more teacher-related content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram: @edessentials_2020-06-0154 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastEmbracing Failure (Zach Lillquist)Hunter brings on fellow 7th grade science teacher, Zach Lillquist, to discuss why embracing failure is so important as an educator. They also dive into the power of positivity, its impact on students and educators, and its crucial role during one of the most uncertain and anxious times in history. And there may even be a small talk about the rage of Teacher TikToks...
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For more content, follow Ed Essentials on Instagram: @edessentials_2020-05-2336 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastMarch Corona MadnessHunter and Jason discuss the Coronavirus and its effects on schools and education as we know it!2020-03-1944 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastChallenges for New Teachers (Ashley Schooley)Ashley Schooley, a second year 5-8 FCS teacher and rockstar of a teacher, joins Hunter to talk about her challenges in 2018-19 as a first year teacher, how her mindset has changed, and the biggest things she has learned so far.2020-03-1219 minThe Ed Essentials PodcastOur Inspiration, Mentor, and Hunter’s Mom (Cindy Flesch)Cindy taught high school business for over 20 years and served in an array of middle school and high school administrative roles. Today she brings us her insights and experiences on education today, her story, and advice for both new and veteran teachers/administrators.2020-03-0153 min