Be Well ~ Do Well

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March 27, 2025

43. Passion-Driven Teaching with Mike Tracz: How Personal Interests Inspire Learning

Today, we're joined by Mike Tracz, a seasoned educator with 23 years of experience inspiring young minds in the realm of science. Mike brings a unique blend of passion and fun to his teaching, creating engaging learning experiences that go beyond th…

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March 13, 2025

42. Taming the Talk: Strategies for a Chatty Classroom

Ever find yourself in a classroom full of chatty students and wonder how to turn the noise into something productive? In this episode, we dive into strategies for managing high-energy classes while embracing the conversations that come with it. …

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Feb. 27, 2025

41. Edutainment in Action with Jerry Kolber: Leveraging Podcasts in the Classroom

In this episode, we have a dynamic conversation with Jerry Kolber, CEO of Atomic Entertainment and co-creator of the highly popular Who Smarted? podcast and the live-action kids' science series Brainchild on Netflix.  ☑️ What to Expect: Explo…

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Feb. 13, 2025

40. Generations Series Part II: Teaching in Your 30s

In this episode of EdYouWell, we continue our Generations Series, focusing on the unique experience of being a teacher in your 30s. This phase can bring both challenges and growth as you balance your evolving career with personal responsibilities. …

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Jan. 30, 2025

39. Bouncing Back from a String of Mistakes: Strategies for Resilience

In this episode of EdYouWell, we dive deep into a topic that resonates with many educators: the challenges of dealing with mistakes and how to effectively recover from them. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a series of errors, whether it's misplaci…

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Jan. 16, 2025

38. Do Well in Action: Want, Envision, Leverage, and Lean In

In this episode of EdYouWell, we explore ways for teachers to be well and do well—both at work and at home. We focus on the actionable stage of doing well with the acronym W.E.L.L. Living a life of wellness requires more than just being well; …

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Jan. 2, 2025

37. Be Well Explained: Worth, Essentials, Locate, and Learn

In today’s episode of EdYouWell, we’re unpacking the acronym W.E.L.L. to explore four critical areas that help define what it means to be well. It’s one thing to do well in our teaching, but what about the being side of well-being?…

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Dec. 19, 2024

36. Four Ways to Find Holiday Harmony

As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel a mix of excitement and pressure. Whether it's streamlining your workload, planning family gatherings, or managing holiday shopping, the list of tasks can be overwhelming. In this episode, we explore…

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Dec. 5, 2024

35. Hello Hygge

As the cold winter days set in, we all need a little extra warmth and comfort, especially in our classrooms. In this episode of EdYouWell, we’re diving into the Danish concept of “hygge”, a powerful idea rooted in coziness, content…

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Nov. 21, 2024

34. The Perfect Classroom

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that often lingers in the minds of teachers: the pursuit of the "perfect classroom." Spoiler alert—there is no such thing as a perfect classroom! The idea that everything needs to be flawless can hold…

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