Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Gretchen Bridgers | Education Podcast Network
Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Educators, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered with actionable steps to implement into your role immediately. Gretchen shares stories, lessons learned and practical tips. Buckle up for a transformation unlike no other! Listen as you work out, clean the house, do errands and so much more. This show is an excellent source of professional development, inspiration, empowerment, as well as techniques and strategies that are best practices. Lessons shared applicable to all educators!. #education

  1. 20H AGO

    Bonus: Empowering Educators Podcast 10th Birthday

    Let's celebrate together as Always a Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast turns 10! Tune in on this live recording in celebration of all things over the past ten years. Throughout the episode, Gretchen talks past and present about the experience, the fun, and the amazing educators she's been able to meet along the way. Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Gretchen’s latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

    40 min

  2. 5D AGO

    345: Stepping into STEM with Nichole Austion

    Step into the world of STEM when you listen to this weeks episode! Learn all about the benefits, different tips to take back to your own classroom, and how you can get involved yourself. Quotables ** All quotes are by the interviewee ** “A setback is when you learn from the mistake and you continue on.” “Find role models and mentors.” “We need to be more collaborative together as teaching teams.”       About Nichole Austion Nichole Austion, MBA, has over 20 years of marketing success and has served as VP of public affairs for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) since 2022. She leads government affairs, fostering relationships with federal and state entities. Nichole holds a B.S. in computer science and engineering from Howard University and an MBA from Texas McCombs (1995). An active member of the National Black MBA Association, she was named Innovator of the Year by the Women’s Empowerment Ministry in 2024. A passionate STEM advocate, she published Miles and the Math Monsters in 2024, a children’s book designed to make math fun and accessible. Resources from the Episode www.nms.org www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-austion/ www.nicholeaustionbooks.com/ National Math and Science Initiative website: nms.org Nichole's email: naustion@nms.org Nichole's author website: Nicholeaustionbooks.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: a href="https://twitter.com/gschultek/" target="_blank"...

    32 min

  3. MAY 26

    344: Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone with Robert Barnett

    Often times teachers want to do what is comfortable for them, but what if the best way to help your students was to step out of your comfort zone and teach differently? Listen in as Robert Barnett tells his story about how he shifted his teaching style and stepped out of the norm for his students. Quotables ** All quotes are by the interviewee ** "Learning should feel good. Students should build self esteem to build confidence when they learn something new." "Every child deserves an excellent education no matter who they are or what their background is. " “The more I got away from this sort of one lesson at a time approach, the more I just appreciated the incredible diversity of talent, interest, and potential that students bring to class. ” About Robert Barnett Robert Barnett co-founded the Modern Classrooms Project, which has empowered 80,000+ educators in 180+ countries to meet every learner’s needs. Before that he taught math, computer science, English, social studies, and law, from the middle-school to university levels, at public and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Learners Can Succeed and he hopes his children will learn in Modern Classrooms someday! Resources from this episode: 1.meeteverylearnersneeds.org 2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-s-barnett/ 3. book 4. Book giveaway : https://meln-form.paperform.co/?podcast=aal div class="TypographyPresentation...

    31 min

  4. MAY 12

    343: Clarity in Schools with Casey Watts

    Have you ever needed more clarity? Have you ever wondered what more clarity looked like in schools? Listen in as Casey Watts speaks on exactly that and gives insider tips on how to make your school successful in this practice. Quotables ** All quotes are by the interviewee ** "Show up for yourself the way you want to show up." "Pause, listen, question, and avoid making assumptions." "Clarity precedes capacity every single time."   About Casey Watts Casey Watts has spent 20 years in education—teaching, coaching, and leading—watching talented educators get stuck in silos, overwhelmed by initiatives, and frustrated by collaboration that felt more like chaos than progress. She knows the real problem isn’t a lack of effort or expertise. It’s a lack of clarity. Through her Clarity Cycle Framework, Casey helps instructional leaders cut through the noise, align their teams, and turn collaboration into something that actually works. Because without clarity, even the best teams stay stuck. Now, as the founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, and host of The Catching Up with Casey Podcast, she’s on a mission to help school leaders stop spinning their wheels and start leading with purpose. Whether speaking, coaching, or leading workshops, Casey equips leaders with the tools to create the kind of teams that don’t just function—they thrive. Resources from this episode: https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/ Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You...

    36 min

  5. APR 28

    342: Achieving Growth Through Peer Collaboration

    Peer collaboration in education is so important and can bring so much growth to you as a professional. Listen in to this weeks episode as Gretchen dives deep into how peer collaboration can be beneficial, rewarding, and valuable. Quotables "It really builds a culture of collaboration when you can go watch a peer and build them up. " "You don’t know what someone can bring to the table, so don’t assume. " “Peer collaboration is a give and take among peers.”     Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Gretchen’s latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: QD3TG5UIS0LHILEL

    31 min

  6. APR 14

    341: Success Secrets of Colleague Mentorship in Education

    Are you a mentor? Are you a beginning teacher? Listen in as Gretchen speaks on the importance of a successful mentor and mentee partnership. This partnership is highly important for beginning teachers as they navigate the profession. Throughout this episode, Gretchen shares a story and gives quality tips to help things run smoothly. Quotables "When we can name what makes something successful, we can repeat it. " "We want to grow the mindset and the skill set of educators." “Implement the feedback you’re given. ”         Resources from this Episode: Blog Posts: §  https://alwaysalesson.com/characteristics-of-an-effective-teacher-mentor/ §  https://alwaysalesson.com/5-mistakes-a-teacher-mentor-makes/ §  https://alwaysalesson.com/tips-for-making-the-most-out-of-teacher-mentorship/ §  https://alwaysalesson.com/the-power-of-mentorship/ §  https://alwaysalesson.com/fire-your-mentor-hire-your-idol/ §  a class="PrimaryLink HighlightSol HighlightSol--core LinkBase" href="https://alwaysalesson.com/being-an-effective-mentor-with-paula-rutherford/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

    36 min

  7. MAR 31

    340: School Partnerships with Christina Hidek

    School partnerships between parents, teachers, and administration are so important. Listen in as Christina Hidek tells her story about leading the PTO in her district, and how it turned her passion of helping others into the work she does today. Quotables *All quotes are from the interviewee* "Happy teachers make for happy kids which makes happy parents." "It's a funny little thing when your passion lines up with what you can do to help others." "If it doesn't work one time, that's not an excuse to not try again."     About Christina Hidek Christina Hidek is a recovering attorney turned Professional Organizer and certified PTO volunteer nerd. She founded PTO Answers 7 years ago to boost family engagement in schools and empower parents to improve their child’s educational experience and school community through PTA/PTO involvement. She’s been an active PTO leader for the past 14 years and hosts the vibrant 8000 plus member Super Star PTO Leaders Facebook Group. When she’s not volunteering, you can find her in her garden, listening to the latest Katherine Center audiobook or walking the family dogs. Connect with Christina Hidek Website: https://ptoanswers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptoanswers PTO Super Star Leaders Facebook Group: https://ptoanswers.com/community Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ptoanswers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ptoanswers Freebie: PTO Family Engagement Opportunity Assessment: https://ptoanswers.com/principal/ Join the...

    33 min

  8. MAR 17

    339: The Instructional Coaching Partnership

    Coaching can be seen differently depending on your school and district, but it doesn't have to be negative. By working side by side, the coach and the teacher can turn into a successful partnership where growth happens all around. Listen in as Gretchen explains different steps, tips, and tricks to make an instructional coaching partnership in your own school. Quotables "We create the vision with where we’re wanting to go, so that all the behavior that follows matches that. " "The coaching partnership is a tremendous support tool when implemented as it is intended. " “The role of a coach is originally designed to support the growth of a teacher.” Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Gretchen’s latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ Music from #Uppbeat: a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    21 min
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Educators, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered with actionable steps to implement into your role immediately. Gretchen shares stories, lessons learned and practical tips. Buckle up for a transformation unlike no other! Listen as you work out, clean the house, do errands and so much more. This show is an excellent source of professional development, inspiration, empowerment, as well as techniques and strategies that are best practices. Lessons shared applicable to all educators!. #education

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  • Creator
    Gretchen Bridgers | Education Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
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    © Copyright 2025 Gretchen Bridgers | Education Podcast Network
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