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The DashUnknown Labels: Know Me before You Judge Me with Dr Perry Mills EP 245Unknown Labels: Know Me Before You Judge Me, is a new book by Dr. Perry Mills a long-time Chief Program and Federal Program Officer. Formerly an alternative school principal Dr. Mills has compiled his annual school themes into a book with chapter topics like Cultivating Chemistry, and Are you for the kids or Are you kidding?
This is an insightful episode with phenomenal stories from Dr. Mills and Tre’ about their experience in schools.
1:00 - What is Federal Program Director?
13:15 - Know me before you judge me
20:36 - Are you for the kids or are you kidding?
#sel #education2023-09-1132 min
Time for Teachership121. Unit Dreaming: An SEL Unit for Adults with Tre' GammageIn today's episode as part of the Unit Dreaming Series with special guest and SEL specialist Tre' Gammage, Lindsay discusses unit dreaming and how it can be incorporated into an SEL unit for adults. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Tre' Gammage: Website: https://www.seleducators.com/ @tregammage and @seleducators on Instagram YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJQ2T7EsDMa7Ih4-HqAe6g/videos?app=desktop Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/121 Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership 2023-06-2743 min
Trending In Ed with Mike PalmerThe Power of SEL for Adults with Tre' GammageTre’ Gammage is a Social Emotional Learning Specialist and Storyteller focused on building social-emotional competence in school communities by focusing on Adults’ Emotional Skills. He's also the host of the Dash Podcast where he explores topics in SEL for adults and much more. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about SEL and its importance for teachers, other adults, and everyone.We begin with Tre's origin story playing football, studying abroad in college, and building his resume before he's 30. From there, we learn how he developed his SEL skills. All of this set Tre' on a path...2023-06-2234 min
Leader of LearningIs Teacher Wellness Linked to Student Achievement? with Tre GammageEpisode 157 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Tre Gammage (@tregammage), a Social Emotional Learning Specialist, Owner and Consultant with SEL Educators, and former teacher and Dean of Students. In the episode, Tre discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, how leaders can support social-emotional wellness, tips for self care, and the current state of SEL in K-12 education.Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode157.Download my free guide “The Teacher’s Guide to Becoming a School Leader” at https://leaderoflearning.com/guide2023-04-1038 min
Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast for Self ImprovementBalancing Business and Family While Navigating Business Opportunities with Tre’ GammageJoin me in this episode as I sit down with the multi-talented Tre' Gammage, entrepreneur and family man extraordinaire. Tre' shares his experiences and insights on the challenges of balancing a successful business with a thriving family life, while also learning how to navigate the endless opportunities that come his way. With his down-to-earth approach and practical advice, Tre' shows us how to stay focused on what really matters and achieve success in all areas of life. Tune in now and be inspired to take your own journey to the next level! Make sure to connect with him on...2023-03-0249 min
The AfroEducator PodcastEp. 29 - Adults Need SEL Too (with Tre Gammage)I’m sharing my interview with my friend Tre Gammage in this episode. We’re debunking the misconception that SEL is just for students - access to SEL resources is just as important for educators as it is for students. After all, it’s primarily adults who are expected to facilitate the social-emotional development of children, and how can we expect to inspire students towards higher SEL quotients when the leaders themselves haven’t been equipped with the skills to do so in their own lives and relationships? I’m so excited to share this interview with you all and I’m almost...2023-01-3139 min
Healing Centered ConversationsEpisode 16: Life is All About the Dash with Tre GammageLearn more about the Healing Centered Conversations PodcastAbout Tre GammageDean of Students & SEL Consultant, Tre’ Gammage has always had a passion for helping others. With a vast background in speaking, podcasting, and consulting, Tre’ was once told “when you see someone living their dream, it makes you want to be a part of that dream” and he’s been living by that motto ever since. If you’re here, chances are that you’re a teacher looking to enhance your social-emotional learning skills, which will positively affect both you and your students...2022-01-3137 min
The DashHow To Ask For Help with Tre' Gammage EP 209“Every time you point the finger at somebody else, there are 3 pointing back at you.” In this episode, we talk through 4 steps to ask for help.
Seem's basic, but everybody feels awkward asking for help so let's talk about it
Shout out to Educator's 2 Educators and SEL TV for featuring this project on their conference and platform.2022-01-1109 min
The DashRestorative Justice To Restorative Practice With Judge Andre Gammage EP 206Part 2 of our conversation with Judge Andre Gammage we go deeper into Restorative Justice (In the courtroom and community) and restorative practices (In the classroom and school community). We'll discuss Fresh start Fridays - Expunging 13 felonies, finding ways to serve, And Restorative practices in schools2021-10-2048 minThe DashEP 205 Understanding Black Privilege with Judge Andre GammageIt's a privilege to have my Dad Andre Gammage back on the Dash Podcast, 200 episodes and four years after his first appearance! Alot's changed since then but the dedication to service has stayed the same. We tackle alot in this episode around Privilege, Restorative Justice, and Restorative Practices.2021-10-0448 min
The DashEP 202 SEL in American Classrooms | The Dash Podcast with Tre' GammageAre you truly being intentional about including adult social emotional learning in your school community?
In this episode we will focus on a review of the key findings of the SEL supports in American classrooms, which is a study that was conducted by the Wallace Foundation.
Listen to the full episode now on Youtube:
https://bit.ly/3whE7A9
Time stamps:
1:12 - 7 Key Findings
3:31 - Teachers Wellbeing
4:51 - Clear Vision
5:50 - Integrate SEL2021-06-1506 minThe DashEP 187 Teaching from the Heart with Tre' GammageIn Episode 187, we will talk about the impact of the pandemic on teacher morale, and also the challenges of rising teacher stress compared to other professions. At the end of the episode, you'll find 3 strategies for supporting self-care. Visit seleducators.com/bundles/sel-foundations to learn more about supporting teachers to impact students.2021-02-2216 min
Aspire to Lead134. Social Emotional Learning for Adults: Featuring Tre GammageWhen you think of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), do you think about the procedures, curriculum, and skills needed for students? What about the adults in the building? How are they supported through your Social Emotional Learning structure? Today's guest, Tre Gammage, shares how the majority of schools don’t have programs for the adults in schools and strategies to help with mental health for all ages.
In this episode, we discuss:
Being Proactive vs Reactive
SEL strategies for Adults
Creating a Support System for Development
And The Dash Podcast
About Tre Gammage...2021-02-1423 min
Speaking EducationallySEL for Staff and so much more - Tre Gammage Guest Alert!Tre Gammage joined us on Monday night for a great conversation around SEL with a focus on staff. Below are some resources he shared with his own website. Check out his podcast called "The Dash" or search him by name. It is on all the regular Podcast channels.
https://bestself.co/collections/journals-planners
https://www.eccnetwork.net/sites/default/files/media/file/Jennings-Greenberg-Prosocial-Classroom.pdf
https://seleducators.com/ - Tre Gammage Website
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingeducationally/message2021-01-1257 minThe DashEP 180 Relationships & Communication a framework for understanding yourself and school communityIn Episode 180, we talk about Relationships and Communication as a framework for understanding yourself and the school community. We cover how you can recognize the behavior styles of yourself and the people around you. We also took a more in-depth look at the four communication styles, the self-assessment test, and the steps on how you can reduce tension in your relationships. Finally, we have also developed a relationship and communication style workbook that you can use any time in your school community. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @tregammage to know more about SEL. You can...2021-01-0412 minThe DashEP 179 Where To Find Adult SEL ActivitiesIn Episode 179, we talk about where you can find Adult SEL Activities. We share several avenues where you can learn and get access to Adult SEL Materials. There is an Educators2Educators New Year Conference where you can attend several different teacher self-care courses online for free. You’ll also learn more about SEL Educators and our new initiative focused on supporting Adult Social-Emotional Competencies. We also share my personal course and platforms, which we think can help you effectively develop the proper SEL skills. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @tregammage to know more about SE...2020-12-2816 minThe DashEP 177 SEL Is For You Too with Tre' GammageEpisode 177 features a brand new solo series with myself, Tre Gammage. In this episode, I talk about a lack of SEL training for all adults, which includes college students, teachers, and the general public. I emphasize how important it is for adults to have the proper SEL training so that we can reach out to our kids better. I also mention the historical foundation of SEL and how far it’s become ever since its birth. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @tregammage to know more about SEL.
2:40 – A New Normal in Education
4:00 – Proper SEL Training in Onl...2020-12-1418 min
Michael Finkley Show"Michael Finkley Show" 08.26.2020: Every Decision Counts w/Tre' GammageTre' Gammage is with us discussing his passion in assisting educators through his consulting firm, his podcast, The Dash, and his awesome book, "Every Decision Counts." Learn more about Mr. Gammage right here on the Michael Finkley Show! #EveryDecisionCounts #TheDash #EducationalConsulting #Educators2020-11-2528 min
Michael Finkley Show"Michael Finkley Show" 08.26.2020: Every Decision Counts w/Tre' GammageTre' Gammage is with us discussing his passion in assisting educators through his consulting firm, his podcast, The Dash, and his awesome book, "Every Decision Counts." Learn more about Mr. Gammage right here on the Michael Finkley Show! #EveryDecisionCounts #TheDash #EducationalConsulting #Educators2020-11-2528 min
The DashEP 165 Teach Better with Jeff Gargas"The big shift is shifting the mindset of an educator or of a teacher from no longer being the deliverer of content rather now being the facilitator of learning."
- Jeff Gargas
There is always room for improvement, even a little bit every day. This is the goal of the Teach Better Team. Jeff Gargas, cofounder of TeachBetter.com and co-host of the Teach Better Talk! Podcast explains to me the philosophies behind Teach Better and the Grid Method, how Teach Better helps teachers and students around the country, and what's coming up in the remaining months of 2020.
01:30 - Teach...2020-09-2134 minThe DashEP 164 How About Them Apples with Sandra Andrews"The strategies really boil down to relationship-building in the classroom. We have to learn to treat kids as though they're human beings, more so than just students."
- Sandra Andrews
How About Them Apples? That's the name of Sandra Andrews' program for effective classroom management, which helps teachers learn how to stop problematic behavior before it gets out of hand, making sure that every student has an environment in which they can learn from their teacher. In this episode, Sandra shares some of these strategies, the mindset behind them, and the benefits for everyone involved in the classroom.
If you...2020-09-1418 minThe DashEP 163 Teaching Citizenship and Responsibility with Richard Trotta"We focus so much on academics that we're losing sight of the real problem, and we keep trying to put these students that might be round pegs into square holes."
- Richard Trotta
This week on The Dash, Richard Trotta, the director of the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, an after-school program that focuses on leadership skills, talks to me about the CCSR, the merits of project-based learning, and how he was able to set up this program. Richard has been an educator for over 40 years and has great insight into what SEL development means not only for students...2020-09-0723 minThe DashEP 162 Teaching like a Rockstar with Hal Bowman"It takes a connected family to make a difference in the lives of a population of kids."
- Hal Bowman
With over 3 decades of experience, Hal Bowman knows when a teacher is a rock star. He started his career as the band director and now consults with teachers nationwide to help them perform their best. We talk about how Hal became a consultant, some of his strategies and beliefs that help him help his students reach their full potential, and how his challenging kids helped him to aim to inspire other teachers.
You can find out more about Hal and...2020-08-3132 minThe DashEP 161 The Power of Praise with Bill Hoatson"The kids that are academically the worst and behaviorally the worst - they're the ones that need you the most."
- Bill Hoatson
With over 30 years of educational experience in economically depressed areas, 7 books, and the Bill Hoatson Voice of Experience Teaching Seminar, Bill Hoatson definitely has some things to teach us about education. Bill stresses the power of praise, relationships, and understanding - and he has some interesting stories to tell us, interspersed with words of wisdom.
You can find out more about Bill, his books, and his videos at billhoatson.com or childachievement.com
01:20 - Setting your child...2020-08-2433 minThe DashEP 160 Teaching Year-Round with Charlotte Nichols"My kids know that I've always wanted the best for them, so no matter what if they don't have anybody to believe in them they know that I do."
- Charlotte Nichols
This week on The Dash, Charlotte Nichols explains to us how the year-round school model works. She also explains her journey through education, how she ended up teaching at a year-round school, and what her favorite part of the education process is.
01:40 - Track in, track out: how do year-round schools operate?
07:30 - Charlotte's journey through education
13:55 - Keeping in touch with students after they've graduated
14:40 - Believing...2020-08-1717 minThe DashEP 159 Experience Based SEL with Phil Brown"Connection before content. Before anyone tries to teach anything to someone, actually gives them content, we should be focusing on the way that we connect with each other."
- Phil Brown
Phil Brown of High 5 Adventure Learning Center and host of the Vertical Playpen podcast joins me this week to talk about adventure learning, experiential learning, and using the challenge course as a tool for teaching SEL. We talk about how you can use principles of the High 5 Adventure Learning Center, the results of studies on SEL, and the learning during COVID-19.
Find out more at high5adventure.org
01:25...2020-08-1028 minThe DashEP 158 Promoting SEL from the Board of Directors with Valerie Fields"Although you may have a good education, there are those other things that come along with it in order for you to be able to navigate."
- Valerie Fields
Valerie Fields, Chairman of the Board at Felton Laboratory Charter School, talks to me about the changes in education in South Carolina and the reasons that she has seen that support the need for SEL in schools. She also addresses and dispels some common myths regarding charter schools and tells us why she chose to work with one at this stage of her career.
04:55 - Balancing emphasis: SEL is just as...2020-08-0321 minThe DashEP 157 Combining Robotics and SEL with Robert Walker"There's only one thing that stops innovation in the classroom: the EGO - of the adult. The adult has to get out of the way and let the kids innovate."
How do SEL and robotics work together? When you think of robotics, the words "scripted" and "predictable" come to mind, but Robert Walker knows that in the real world, things are often unscripted and unpredictable - even in fields that may seem otherwise. Robert put his students in real-world situations and gave them projects that develop SEL and character, preparing them for adult life in the workforce. Recently retired, Robert...2020-07-2730 minThe DashEP 156 Three Restorative Practices To Use In Your Classroom with Tre' Gammage"Developing SEL skills is a process that both students and adults go through to understand and manage emotions, to empathize, to maintain positive relationships, and also make responsible decisions."
-Tre Gammage
This school year will not be like any other year before it. We're returning to school following a pandemic that has changed the world, and our instruction practices need to follow suit. The pandemic has had a profound effect on the social and emotional health of our students and it's time to shift the focus from content to SEL. In this episode I cover 3 restorative practices that you can...2020-07-2022 min
The Balanced Educator Podcast: Education | Mindfulness | Growth Mindset111. Strengthening School Communities Through Social-Emotional Learning With Tre’ Gammage
In this episode, we’re talking about how social-emotional learning strengthens school communities with Tre’ Gammage. Tre’ is an Educational consultant with the Gammage Consulting Group. He helps k – 12 schools implement school-wide social and emotional learning programs.
In this episode we talk about:
How Tre’s experiences led him to helping schools implement SEL programs.
Common problems that schools are struggling with and which solutions are working.
How implementing social-emotional learning programs can help students and teachers to have success and strengthen school communities.
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
Subscribe to The Balanced Educator Podcast so you don’t miss our u...2020-07-2036 minThe DashEP 155 We Teach Who We Are with Josh Hendrickson"We have a mental health crisis in our school systems and we have a stress crisis for our educators and all of the learning is happening within those relationships. So if we disrupt that process and create healthier adults, we can create healthier students, and, ultimately, healthier communities."
- Joshua Hendrickson
Joshua Hendrickson is committed to improving mental health in our schools to ultimately better mental health in our country, overall. He uses a variety of techniques to work with teachers to improve their mental health and integrate the practices into their own classrooms to strengthen the relationships between teachers...2020-07-1324 minThe DashEP 154 Indigenous Knowledge vs School Science with Principal Chaks"Indigenous knowledge is socially collaborative. It involves culture, as well, so we can say that indigenous knowledge is situated in a cultural tradition and within a historical and political context. Therefore when you look at the nature of science you can say that it is also socially and culturally constructed."
- Principal Chaks
Principal Chaks is the Head of Department at the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy in South Africa. Motivated by the education he received growing up, Principal Chaks has made it his mission to integrate indigenous knowledge with the curriculum taught in schools, making Science more understandable and...2020-07-0624 minThe DashEP 153 Building connection with South Africa's National Teacher of the yearThabiso Mathipa"We need to be exemplary. A teacher should be a special person that practices what they preach."
- Thabiso Mathipa
Thabiso Mahipa has been teaching since 2015, starting as a pioneer teacher at a rural school and moving to the city in Limpopo after 3 years. He won the National Teacher of the Year Award and has some wonderful classroom management tips, especially since one of his classes has 48 students and the school population consists of students who speak one of 3 different languages. We discuss challenges in the South African school system, how they mirror the challenges faced by the education system...2020-06-2926 minThe DashEP 152 Character Development at Kipp with Andrea McCormick"In my experience, kids are not "just bad". They're curious."
- Andrea McCormick
Andrea McCormick is a Founding Assistant Principal at Kipp Change Academy. Although she originally wanted to work in the justice system to help people who have been silenced, she now works as an educator to help people discover their voices before that happens. Andrea talks to me about how Kipp includes SEL for both students and teachers.
You can reach Andrea at ammccormick82@gmail.com and learn more about Kipp schools at kipp.org.
01:10 - Feelings of home and community at Kipp
04:00 - Why teach at Kipp...2020-06-2222 min
Charter School SuperstarsEp 81: Building an effective Social and Emotional Learning intervention program with Tre GammageThis week, Ryan sits with Tre Gammage, an author, educator, podcaster, speaker, city council member, and consultant who specializes in implementing school-wide Social and Emotional Learning programs. Tre talks about his experience providing SEL consulting with rural K-12 charter schools, and shares ways to implement a successful SEL program in a school to establish a “foundation” for Social and Emotional Learning. Tre also talks about what SEL reforms look like school wide and how an effective SEL program can change a school.You can find out more about our guest’s work by checking out his book Every Decisi...2020-06-1722 minThe DashEP 151 Social and Emotional Character Development with Maurice J Elias"It's one thing to have skills, but you've got to know where you're going and you want to go to a good place."
- Maurice Elias
Maurice Elias started with SEL in 1975, so it's a super special treat to get to talk a pioneer of SEL and Character Development in education. We talk about the importance of the other side of the report card, how to bring out the best in every student, and how to help teachers develop character and SEL in their children.
https://www.secdlab.org/about-stat
https://selinschools.org/
https://sel4us.org/
secdlab@gmail.com
01:35...2020-06-1540 minThe DashEP 150 Relationships Rule with Brandon SC Wallace"You are ready for it; you're old enough for it; you're smart enough for it. Get out there and take the leap, take the smart risk, and just do it."
- Brandon SC Wallace
Brandon SC Wallace is an Associate Professor at Montgomery College, a Faculty Associate at Johns Hopkins University, and an Adjunct Professor at Prince George's Community College. If that weren't' enough, he's also a consultant, advocate, and activist in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This episode focuses on relationships and communication, preventative vs reactive, and what practice is really about. Brandon is very good at explaining the mental shifts...2020-06-0832 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Tre Gammage: Living Your Dream, Consulting, Every Decision Counts, and The Dash Podcast - 297Tre Gammage notes, “As an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, and Speaker my purpose is to make it easier to do what you love.” This is episode 297 of Teaching Learning Leading K12 where Tre and I talk about living your dream, consulting, his book Every Decision Counts, and The Dash Podcast.Tre was born and raised in South Bend Indiana where football was his first love, and it carried him to his first dream - To play division 1 college football!He recalls that his dream taught him a lot,“all we did was lose and half the time I rode the be...2020-06-0439 min
Teach Better Talk178: Facilitating purpose. - Tre Gammage chats with us about facilitating purpose, giving more value than you receive in return, and why every decision counts.Tre Gammage chats with us about facilitating purpose, giving more value than you receive in return, and why every decision counts.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/tregammage
Tre's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Casel.org
Book: "Emotional intelligence" gaps Daniel Goleman
Who to Follow on Instagram:
@MarkBracket (the ruler model - yale)
@Davidadams
@bmestalk (black male educators talk
@MauriceJAlias (rutgers)
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Casel.org and Eddiebcommedy
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: 5 minutes of meditation in the morning.
Best piece of advice you've ever received: Every decision counts.
Links to Connect With Tre
Websi...2020-06-0430 min
The DashEP 149 The Balanced Educator with Kailey Lefko"Mindfulness is a really great way to support students in developing these strategies that are going to allow them to manage their emotions and, in a healthy way, get through the ups and downs that just come with being human."
- Kailey Lefko
Kailey Lefko started her teaching journey as a science teacher and after becoming aware of how mindfulness helped students develop their SEL skills in the classroom, was inspired to create Educalme Inc to help other teachers use mindfulness techniques in their own classrooms. In addition to Educalme, Kailey has a podcast called The Balanced Educator that talks...2020-06-0132 minThe DashEP 148 You Can't Replace Teachers with Steven Miletto"You have to have a real person that connecting with the kids whose making it real ... they have all these things going on inside of them and you need that adult who recognizes that and is working with them on that."
- Steven Miletto
Steven Miletto of the Teaching Learning Leading K12 podcast joins me to talk about personalized learning, changes he's noticed in education throughout his career, and the importance of giving your all in anything you do. A love of history and a dislike for the way he was taught inspired Steven to make education better for others...2020-05-2524 minThe DashEP 147 Success For Your Child with Allison Dankner"I figured out what gift I was born with and when you can touch on that you never work a day in your life."
Allison Dankner is a Family Behaviorist and Literacy Specialist that is committed to empowering families to work together successfully. She helped open two schools, one public and one charter, and talks with me about the differences between the two and the factors that lead to student success. She taught in the classroom for 7 years and now works privately with children and their patents to help their students build skills such as self-regulation and self-esteem.
You can...2020-05-1827 min
Bright NowEpisode 23: Social-emotional Skills with Tre’ GammageHow can parents and educators help children express themselves and their dreams confidently? Tre’ Gammage, educational consultant and author of “Every Decision Counts: 8 Lessons I Wish They Taught Me In School” and host Jonathan Plucker discuss nuances of communication and methods for supporting children as they develop their social-emotional skill sets.
Show notes: https://johnshopkinscty.org/bright-now-season-three-show-notes2020-05-1117 minThe DashEP 146 Teaching With Mental Health In Mind with Erica Wortherly"Communicating does not mean as the adult you do all the talking and the child is supposed to listen. At some point, the adults need to stop and listen to the children."
- Erica Wortherly
Erica's teaching career started when she volunteered in her children's classrooms. She then taught full-time for 7 years while earning her Master's Degree in Social Work, and continues to work with schools and educators today. Today she uses her background to help teachers learn communication and self-care skills that ultimately benefit both student and educator.
You can find Erica at https://ericanwortherly.com/ and on Twitter...2020-05-1120 minThe DashEP 145 Going Global with Tyree Simmons"How can I teach, not only other people's children but my own child, about the world and their impact in the world if I've never taken that leap of faith and stepped out into the world to see exactly how my own experiences, whether personal or educational, can impact someone else."
- Tyree Simmons
Tyree Simmons is originally from Brooklyn, NY and has taught in Maryland, Georgia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai - truly showing us what it means to be a global citizen. Tyree uses his experience to give back to others through The Four Foundation, which he started with...2020-05-0426 minThe DashEP 144 The Sky Ain't The Limit with Maisha Rounds"There is no perfect school, there is no perfect school system, there is no perfect teacher or school leader, but it's because we're all human and in our humanity there are imperfections. But I believe in those imperfections that's what makes us great because it requires us to lean and depend on each other."
- Dr. Maisha Rounds
Dr. Maisha Rounds started in South Carolina and is now a turnaround specialist Boston Public Schools at the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School. She's worked with teachers, students, parents, and community partners to employ SEL strategies that have made her students successful...2020-04-2730 minThe DashEP 143 The Intentional Mindset with Brittany Sherell"Your purpose and the things that fulfill you is tied to whatever you do with excellence and ease."
- Brittany Sherell
Brittany Sherell is a special education teacher, certified happiness coach, and the author of "The Fulfillment Factor". She specializes in helping women discover what's missing in their lives, and puts that practice into her own life while teaching. We talk about releasing expectations, developing the person behind the profession, and how teachers (and any other professionals) are better at what they do when they feel that they are fulfilling their purpose.
You can find Brittany at [brittanysherell.com](http...2020-04-2021 min
The DashEP 142 College Is Possible with Antonio McFarlandEP 142 College Is Possible with Antonio McFarland by Tre' Gammage2020-04-1324 minThe DashEP 141 Black Male Educators Talk with Ayodele Harrison"Teaching is an art form and it does start... with people and relationships."- Ayodele Harrison
Ayodele has worked in education for 20 years, with 16 of them being in the classroom. His company, CommunityBuild Ventures, LLC focuses on building equity in schools by engaging the community and team-building within those communities. We talk about how to build equity in schools, the importance of learning your students' names, and what he's doing through BMEs to help develop black male educators in our education system.
02:00 - What's in a name?
05:55 - What is equity-centered school improvement?
13:00 - Teaching is an art form that...2020-04-0630 minThe DashEP 140 Stop Talking and Let Your Kids Be Brilliant with Lloyd Knight"Every single time that you can save a young man or a young woman and you can convince them that going this path is better than the path that you may have already been on."
- Lloyd Knight
This is Lloyd Knight's third episode as a guest on The Dash, and the conversations just get better every time. Lloyd just released his book "I'm Blessed!: My Life Story Told Through Mentorship" (available on Amazon) and we talk about a few of the stories in the book, the people who helped him achieve so much in life, and how restorative justice...2020-03-3044 min
The DashEP 139 Improving Social and Economic Mobility Through Education with David Adams"I'm asking for a balance: that we balance the supports that we offer our kids, we balance the way that we organize our schools so that we have a balanced person who is graduating from our schools and participating in society."
- David Adams
David Adams is the Director of Social Emotional learning for the Urban Assembly, as selection of 23 schools in New York City. He's also on the Board of Directors for CASEL, which you've heard me talk about many times on The Dash. David talks with me about how SEL has become recognized in education, what we still...2020-03-2330 min
The DashEP 138 All-Access Learning with Jalen Brown"Diversity just means that there is something different. Diversity could be embracing skin color; it could also be in diversity of thought - just having different perspectives and opinions... Equity is more about structure, who has power, whose voice is at the table, or not, and diversity is really just thinking about who's there."
-Jalen Brown
Jalen Brown is a classmate of mine from college who has quickly climbed the administrative ladder in the education system with hopes of improving equity and SEL for all students. He is currently a principal in one district and a member of the school...2020-03-1633 minThe DashEP 137 Bridging Excellence Gaps in Education with Jonathan Plucker"People confuse a student's current performance level with their potential. Those are not the same things."
- Jonathan Plucker
Dr. Jonathan Plucker is not afraid to share information. He talks to me about the importance of interpreting data, looking at good data and bad data, how we're using the information we gather in education to improve our schools. He talks about the importance of nurturing students' potential, and bridging excellence gaps in education. He even asks me about my journey through education at the end of the interview!
You can find Jonathan on Twitter @jonathanplucker and on the Bright Now...2020-03-0939 min
Classroom MattersEpisode #28: A Conversation with Tre GammageSocial-Emotional development in students is a vital component of any child's school day. How students respond and internalize peer interactions can either motivate or damage a student's mindset. Join host Kristy Houle as she chats with Social-Emotional learning expert Tre Gammage to find out how the public education system is addressing these developmental stages.In this episode you'll hear...The importance of social-emotional learningHow to use it in educational settingsSome of Tre's 8 lessons2020-03-0529 min
The DashEP 136 Early Childhood Development Starts in the Womb with Karen Vassell"There's power in perseverance; there's power in patience; there's power in being still within the storm. Stick in there. You're stronger than you actually know."
- Karen Vassell
Karen Vassell is the Director of Early Childhood Programs for Sumter School District in Sumter, SC. Her early career included being a guidance counselor, where she discovered how strong she was. She was inspired to improve the education system for the students, faculty, and community, and has been focusing on early childhood development. We discuss the positive effects on early childhood SEL on entire communities, implications of generational gaps between educators and...2020-03-0224 min
TLC Ninja TeachersTLCN 096 Tre Gammage Helps Students Be Their Best SelvesTre' Gammage explains why we can't talk about student behavior without knowing “what’s on the other side of the report card,” in other words, our students. He explains how incorporating the social emotional component can increase student confidence and decrease unwanted behaviors. To learn more or access the show notes, visit go.tlc.ninja/gammage.2020-02-2616 min
The DashEP 135 SC Commission on Higher Education with Dr. Saundra Carr"I am a lifetime learner."
-Dr. Saundra Carr
Dr. Saundra Carr is the Program Coordinator for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. I had the honor of being Dr. Carr's very first podcast, and this episode she talks with me about being a lifetime learner, helping others achieve higher education and the importance of communication.
https://www.che.sc.gov/
scarr@che.sc.gov
01:25 - The Commission on Higher Education and the Academic Common Market
03:25 - Dr. Carr's journey through education
07:15 - How to find programs and services to continue your education
10:25 - Personality assessments can help you
12:05...2020-02-2416 min
The DashEP 134 How Religion Still Matters In Schools with Dr. Tim Hall"[I]t might well be said that one’s education is not complete
without a study of comparative religion or the history of
religion and its relationship to the advancement of civilization"
- Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark
Dr. Tim Hall is the Director of Academics at Thales Academy and the founder of Religion Matters, a consulting company that provides services on how to teach about religion in school. He noticed while teaching history that including lessons about religion helps gives students a deeper understanding of whom they're learning about while also breaking down cultural barriers between each other. Yo...2020-02-1720 min
The DashEP 133 SEL Is Vital with Erick PryorErick Pryor started his college career wanting to be a chemical engineer, but he started on a new path once he noticed some fellow students struggling with math. Now he helps his district understand the importance of SEL in schools and how it impacts the way his students learn.
02:25 - Developing a good school community
05:00 - Helping new teachers have a great start
08:20 - The correlation between SEL and student behavior
12:00 - Connecting with your students will allow you to teach them best
15:05 - The way you deliver your message counts
17:40 - The value of being present in education
19:20...2020-02-1027 min
The DashEP 132 Teaching Kindness with Greg AcunaGreg Acuna wanted to change the world, starting when he was just 8 years old. After moving to India and having a daughter of his own, he was inspired to create the game Acting Kindly @School, which teaches students to work together by performing random acts of kindness. His goal in creating this game is to change school violence and bullying into cooperation and friendship. You can order Acting Kindly @School on Amazon and learn more about it at planetearthlings.org.
01:35 - How Greg went from Chicago to Southern California to India
05:00 - Cooperation and collaboration could change the world: Greg's...2020-02-0324 min
The DashEP 131 Your Test Scores Don't Reflect Your Success with Dr. Bryan Chris Reese"There are teachers who are gifted to teach students who struggle. They may never have the highest scores in their building... You can't base the incentive based on how my students perform because if I've agreed to teach the students that nobody else will teach I'll never show you on paper that they're the highest students in the building, but I can show you that they're beating their own record, that they're increasing their own strategies, that they're using their own ability to grow within their own selves."
- Dr. Bryan Chris Reese2020-01-2847 min
The DashEP 130 Chapter 8: What's Growing In Your GardenEP 130 Chapter 8: What's Growing In Your Garden by Tre' Gammage2020-01-2012 min
The DashEP 129 Flashback: Released Expectations with Josephine LeeEP 129 Flashback: Released Expectations with Josephine Lee by Tre' Gammage2020-01-1327 min
The DashEP 128 Chapter 7: Released ExpectationsEP 128 Chapter 7: Released Expectations by Tre' Gammage2020-01-1311 min
The DashEP 127 Flashback Praising Insecurities with Ashley VarnerEP 127 Flashback Praising Insecurities with Ashley Varner by Tre' Gammage2020-01-0831 min
The DashEP 126 Chapter 6: Praising Insecurities with Ashley VarnerEP 126 Chapter 6: Praising Insecurities with Ashley Varner by Tre' Gammage2020-01-0815 min
The DashEP 125 Flashback: Every Decision CountsEP 125 Flashback: Every Decision Counts by Tre' Gammage2019-12-3011 min
The DashEP 124 Chapter 5: Every Decision CountsIt’s all about you because you control the decisions you make every day.
At the same time, it’s not about you because your decisions impact other people too.2019-12-3018 min
The DashEP 123 Flashback Episode: Hold Nothing Back with Justin MaustEP 123 Flashback Episode: Hold Nothing Back with Justin Maust by Tre' Gammage2019-12-2339 min
The DashEP 122 Chapter 4: Hold Nothing BackLife can be captured in the fleeting in-between moments. Once you see someone living their dream it makes you want to be a part of theirs or go get your own. Hold nothing back in your pursuit of purpose.2019-12-2311 min
The DashEP 121 Flashback: Make New Mistakes with Robert TorresPrivilege is what you are born into, race, gender, wealth, or education. But when you are born on the wrong side of privilege you learn to sink or swim.
The decisions you make on a daily basis are life-changing at a young age and can lead to mistakes.
It’s ok to make those mistakes, big or small, the goal is not to make the same mistake twice. You have to grow through what you go through.
How many mistakes did you make to get to the position you are in now? If we are being honest it’s more than...2019-12-1625 min
The DashEP 120 Chapter 3: Make New Mistakes"At the end of the day, you don't run out of "tries" in life. Once you're gone, it's gone, yes. But when you fail, when you lose, and you are still alive, that means you get to try something else. You get to try something new."
2:30 - The issue of privilege
4:00 - Excerpt from Chapter 3: Make New Mistakes
7:00 - What does it mean to make new mistakes?2019-12-1608 min
The DashEP 119 Flashback Only Quality people with Joel DawsonThe Dash Podcast x Every Decision count's flashback series
This week's featured episode Making New Mistakes with Robert Torres.
Listen now and visit tregammage.com to order your copy of Every Decision Counts: 8 Lesson's I wish they taught me in school.2019-12-1646 min
The DashEP 102 The Opposite of Welfare with Judge Andre GammageI’m excited for the second part of our throwback episodes with Judge Andre Gammage. My Dad did a great job paying forward the blessing of being born to great parents.
But of course that’s not enough. Success means taking care of your own, significance is helping someone else along the way.
Preparing your child’s education is a program for parents to help learn the life and parenting skills necessary for success in education.
1:30 - Growing up in the courtroom
4:20 - Your family is your brand
9:00 - the opposite of welfare
12:45 - preparing your child’s education starts in the w...2019-08-1137 min
The DashEP 101 Preparing your child's education with Judge Andre GammageSo many teaching moments happen without words. Some of us are born in an environment where our parents go to work everyday. Others are born taking trips to the courthouse, or jail.
The preparation for our children’s education begins in the womb. I’m grateful for the unspoken lessons my parents taught me about working hard, giving back, and the power of education.
Joining the podcast for Episode 101 & 102 is my Father Judge Andre Gammage. A throwback episode originally episode 4 & 5.
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2:50 - how do you know when you’ve done enough
9:00 - Helping your kids r...2019-08-1136 min
The DashEP 99 challenging, meaningful, significant conversation with Tre’ GammageWhen the dash podcast started on February 3rd it was as a way to add value consistently for free. And it’s been quite the journey, the blessing in having a podcast like the Dash is that every episode is like a coaching session for me.
I get to learn what makes you and other educators successful, and that makes me feel better.
@gary vee said document vs create, and I chose to document.
In the last 8 months I've had an opportunity to speak with 40 educators about how they are being successful, what are big obstacles, and how are they go...2019-08-0232 min
The DashEP 73 Bridging The Education GapChallenging Meaningful Significant conversation on how to bridge the gap in education.
For two years the Dash has explored how to make pain your platform for purpose.
Today we are celebrating educators. I've worked in student affairs and Education consulting for the past four years. And everything is starting to come together.
The Dash podcast is an extension of Gammage Consulting group where we are working to Bridge the Gap in education.
New episodes every week featuring conversations with Principals, Counselors, District Administration, teachers, and educators.
Listen on Itunes, Tunein, LinkedIn, Tregammage.com, soundcloud2019-02-0707 min
The Winning State of Mind with Alex DavisEp. 42 - Tre GammageBy the grace of God, I was given the amazing opportunity to speak to a man who's heart is after God's, and whose passions and desires are as big as the many blessings that are indeed to come! That man's name is in fact Tre Gammage, and man does he bring a lot of value to the table. From humble beginnings to recently being able to work for himself full-time for the FIRST time ever (much celebration!) Tre has realized somewhere along the road that his life was meant for more than just a corporate 9-5 getting paid to work...2018-08-2347 min
The DashEP 65 If Money Was No ObjectMoney Talks: Learn how to get paid to speak in 30 days. The first flagship course being released a 30 day live coaching program taught by Tre' Gammage. We'll only have 10 spots available, so if you are a speaker, or know someone who wants to speak, be sure to reach out!2018-07-0921 min
The DashGammage For City Council, Bridging The Gap | EP 46Bridging the Gap with, Challenging, Meaningful, Significant conversations!
New episodes weekly and more at tregammage.com2017-08-2639 min
The DashThe Quality of Your Questions EP 43Bridging The Gap through Challenging Meaningful, Significant conversation. Every Friday, with Tre' Gammage & Deondre Mondesir2017-08-0944 min
The DashLet Go | MAM EP 38Let Go | MAM EP 38 by Tre' Gammage2017-07-1708 min
The DashThe Question that changed my life EP 35Challenging, meaningful, significant conversation, find more information tre@tregammage.com. New Episode every Monday and Friday2017-07-0727 min
The DashART | MAM 26Challenging, Meaningful, Significant Conversation with your Host Tre' Gammage. Find more tregammage.com2017-06-0517 min
The DashStep Into Your Lane EP 25The Dash Podcast Hosted by Tre' Gammage provides Challenging, Meaningful, Significant conversation on how to take pain in life and create a platform for purpose. For more information visit Tregammage.com2017-06-0241 min
The DashMAM | Vision EP 24The Dash Podcast With Tre' Gammage, Massive Action Monday edition, Sponsored by Your Credit Coach. Find more tregammage.com
New Episodes every monday and friday2017-05-2925 min
The DashExceeding Expectations | EP 23The Dash Podcast hosted by Tre' Gammage. Challenging, meaningful, significant conversation. Episode 23 Features Andrew Adeniyi, District Manager for Aldi Foods and owner of Handy Brand, Brand management company.
Find more information tregammage.com2017-05-2226 min
The DashYour Credit Coach | EP 21The Dash Podcast hosted by Tre' Gammage. Episode 21 Your Credit Coach with Sponsor Chad Murray and Massive Action Monday which will be out every monday. For more information visit tregammage.com2017-05-1929 min
The DashFailing Got Me Started EP 20The Dash Podcast with Tre' Gammage. New Episodes every Friday. more information tregammage.com/thedash2017-05-1237 min
The DashMAM | TIme EP 19The Dash Podcast Hosted by Tre' Gammage, Challenging Meaningful Significant Conversation, Every Monday and Friday, For more information go to tregammage.com/podcast2017-05-0823 min
The DashTake The Leap EP 18The Dash Podcast with Tre' Gammage, Challenging, meaningful, significant conversation every Friday. more information tregammage.com/thedash2017-05-0541 min
The DashMaximize Opportunity EP 16The Dash Podcast with Tre' Gammage, Challenging, meaningful, significant conversation every Friday.
more information tregammage.com/thedash2017-04-2839 min
The DashMAM | Goal Setting EP 15The Dash Podcast with Tre' Gammage, Episode Every Monday and Friday. more information tregammage.com/thedash2017-04-2435 min
The DashWithout a Home EP 12Only Positive people, 6 years ago Joel Dawson was homeless, and contemplating suicide, today he is one of the top 20 public speakers in the world.
Listen to the Dash with Tre' Gammage and find more information at tregammage.com/podcast2017-04-1445 min
The DashNever Give Up EP 8The Dash Podcast EP 8, Host Tre' Gammage interviews Katrina Garnes
“There is two types of people in the world, those that make things happen, and those that watch things happen”
Top Takeaways
1) Take things to the next level
2) Becoming more consistent
3) Why do you do what you do2017-03-1426 min
The DashChampionship Lifestyle EP 7Episode 7 of the Dash Podcast with Tre' Gammage.
This week's Guest Toyinda Smith, Speaker, Trainner, Coach, Consultant, Strategist, Single Mother, BIG 10 CHAMPION, she does it all.
Learn More https://www.facebook.com/Tregammage/?ref=bookmarks2017-03-0834 min
The DashHold Nothing Back EP 6"When someone has a dream it causes you to say i want to be like them or I want to be a part of their dream"
Episode 6 of The Dash Podcast with your host Tre' Gammage. In this Episode we cover
Victory Loves preparation
the Compound Effect
and Building lagacies!
Find out more at tegammage.com2017-03-0338 min
The DashThe opposite of welfare EP 5The Dash host Tre' Gammage interviews his Father about a curriculum called Prepare Your Child For Education.
See Ep 4, for Pt 1 of the interview, and find more information FB | Tre Gammage & tregammage.com2017-02-2237 min
The DashPreparing Your Child EP 4Tre' Gammage | Facilitating Purpose, The Dash is a weekly podcast with a goal to provide challenging, meaningful, significant conversation.
Episode 3's guest Andre Gammage (My Dad) is a Judge in St. Joe County Indiana, a practicing law partner for 20 years, and a mentor in many ways.2017-02-2136 min
The DashReleased Expectations EP 3Episode 3 of The Dash Podcast Hosted by Tre' Gammage, World Class speaker, Podcast host, and Facilitator of Purpose.
Episode 3 is about Releasing expectations | Be reckless, don't take yourself to seriously. And everybody has a purpose! Special guest. Josephine Lee2017-02-1526 min