The Innovator's Mindset Podcast George Couros

Neil Young, the Lodi Unified School District Superintendent, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share some great insights into his time in education and the experiences he learned throughout his time in education. Young has great responses, so be sure to watch or listen to learn how he answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?





Quotes:

“Just because you are being told this is the way we do things, Doesn’t mean you cannot question the why.”






Links:

Neil Young LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-young-5ba49813

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Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Monica Simmons joins this episode of The Innovator’s Podcast and brings so much energy and joy! It is clear that Simmons, the superintendent of Elysian Fields ISD, shares details about the work she is doing to build a school community and to ensure that every child has the same access and opportunity that any child anywhere in the world would also have access to. Be sure to watch or listen to this episode to get energized by Simmons’ ideas!




Quotes:

“Making sure everyone sees the vision…our vision is we are preparing students today for

success tomorrow.” - Monica Simmons


“We have (the parents‘) pride and joys here every day...our campuses have to be inviting...welcoming…” - Monica Simmons







Links:

Monica Simmons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-simmons-4436a19b

Monica Simmons X - https://twitter.com/mosimmons271?lang=en



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For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Get your copy of #WhatMakesAGreatPrincipal here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

George Couros opens this episode with an exciting announcement! This initial announcement is followed by another exciting reflection about the new book, What Makes a Great Principal! This intro comes at a time when many schools are holding interviews. Be sure to listen to this intro and the highlights from April 2024 for some inspiring ideas to keep in mind as we head into May!


Description & Time Codes:

0:00 Intro with George Couros

11:09 Intro

11:18 Jordan Cox

15:59 Lori Care

22:15 Dr. Georgeanne Warnock

29:07 What Makes a Great Principal

34:59 Closing





Dr. Jordan Cox: Making Meaning and Finding Purpose in Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R4YBRpbeeo

Dr. Jordan Cox reflects on what they are doing in the Commack schools to help students create new opportunities that may not even exist yet! Be sure to listen to or watch the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr. Jordan Cox for even more great ideas!



Lori Care: Taking Care of the Adults in Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoM0bDAlJI4

In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Lori Care reflects on a PD day where her staff took time to truly take care of themselves in an intentional way. Be sure to check out the full episode with Lori Care, Taking Care of the Adults in Education, for even more great ideas!



Dr. Georgeanne Warnock: Only Action Can Lead to Solutions

LINK TBD



In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. Georgeanne Warnock shares how her school district moved to a four-day school week and how that shift has impacted the schools, staff, families, and students in her district. For even more great ideas from Dr. Warnock, be sure to check out the full episode!



What Makes a Great Principal - Available Today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b51zvgg93KY



In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Allyson Apsey and George Couros reflect on the writing process they went through to publish their newly released book, What Makes a Great Principal! Apsey and Couros even explain why they choose one specific quality of a great principal to be the last one in the book!

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519


For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Monica Simmons who is full of energy, shares some great reflections about her time in education. Check out this episode of Three Questions to benefit from Simmons’ energy, her ideas, and hear how she answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?



Quotes:

“Perfection does not exist…it is all about progress.” - Monica Simmons




Links:

Monica Simmons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-simmons-4436a19b

Monica Simmons X - https://twitter.com/mosimmons271?lang=en

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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.


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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519


For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

George Couros and Frank McKay have a great conversation about the importance of the basics in education. McKay joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about the importance of how innovation and research are connected. McKay also shares some great insight about an upcoming conference, The 2024 Early College Summit, which is happening in June of 2024. Check the link below if you are interested in attending this conference and learning about the connection between research and innovation!




Quotes:

“...Three dimension relationships: adult-student, adult-adult, student-student…” - Frank McKay





Links:

Jordan Cox Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R4YBRpbeeo&t=5s&ab_channel=GeorgeCouros


2024 Early College Summit - https://www.rti.org/event/2024-early-college-summit


The Innovator’s Mindset (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497

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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519


For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Dr. Georgeanne Warnock, who was George Couros’ recent celebrity sighting, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Dr. Warnock is an amazing educator and in this episode, she reflects on a teacher who was a finalist for the NASA Teachers in Space program. Dr. Warnock shares some learning from people who have inspired her and shares some great advice that she would have benefitted from earlier in her career. Check out this episode and see how Dr. Warnock answers these questions:



Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?





Quotes:

“Give kids more choice.” - Dr. Georgeanne Warnock







Links:

Dr. Georgeanne Warnock TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@subbingsupt?lang=en

Dr. Georganne Warnock X - https://twitter.com/subbingsupt



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George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519


For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros


Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X




The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d


Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/