Setting the Standard

Danielle Gillespie and Jared Mills

Join these seasoned educators on Setting the Standard as they share the real, unfiltered stories from their decades in the classroom—the triumphs, the mistakes, and everything in between. With humor, heart, and a passion for helping students (and the adults who work with them), they bring a fresh, insightful perspective to education today.

Episodes

  1. 10/09/2025

    The 3-Minute Rule

    Be honest—how many times have you ignored that one tiny task (like replying to a short email) only to find it haunting you later like a ghost in your inbox? Or maybe you let a sink cup sit there long enough to start its own ecosystem? Those little jobs might seem harmless, but when they pile up, they’re like gremlins: small, annoying, and multiplying when you’re not looking. Enter: The 3-Minute Rule. What Is the 3-Minute Rule? The 3-Minute Rule is basically a productivity hack disguised as common sense. It goes like this: if a task takes three minutes or less, do it immediately. No bargaining, no “I’ll do it later,” no dramatic sighing while scrolling on your phone. Just do it.

    13 min

  2. 09/23/2025

    The ceiling becomes our new floor. Meet Jared and Danielle

    Danielle Gillespie and Jared Mills introduce themselves and share their energy and excitement for learning and teaching.

    10 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Join these seasoned educators on Setting the Standard as they share the real, unfiltered stories from their decades in the classroom—the triumphs, the mistakes, and everything in between. With humor, heart, and a passion for helping students (and the adults who work with them), they bring a fresh, insightful perspective to education today.

Information

  • Creator
    Danielle Gillespie and Jared Mills
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danielle Gillespie and Jared Mills
  • Show Website
    Setting the Standard