Take Notes with Jen Rafferty Jen Rafferty

Let’s be honest, empowered educators, aim for a bright future for each of our students. We want them to succeed, not just inside the classroom, but also in the real world.
And when you think about it, we guide them to bridge the gap between how our students see themselves and how they act and behave.
As their teachers and role models, we must understand the power we hold when we show up for our students. We are their mentors and setting a good example is important for them to hone their future.
Welcome to episode 29 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty podcast! Today, I’m speaking with AJ Crabill. He is an advocate and public speaker on education reform.
AJ believes that student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change. And he shares the importance of transformation of adult mindset to encourage our students.
You get to be the change you want to see in your students.
Stay empowered,
Jen 
 
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About AJ:
AJ Crabill serves as Conservator at DeSoto ISD -- where during his guidance, DeSoto improved from F ratings in academics, finance, and governance to B ratings -- and as Governance Director at CGCS. He served as Deputy Commissioner at Texas’ Education Agency and Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools.


Connect with AJ:
Website: www.ajcrabill.com
https://www.greatontheirbehalf.com/ 
IG: @ajcrabill7
https://www.greatontheirbehalf.com/

Do you feel burnt out, tired, and sluggish at times?
Sometimes this can actually be because our hormones are a little out of balance.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you sometimes don’t realize that your daily habits can be extremely exhausting.
It’s easy to chuck it all up to your stressful work. But the truth is, knowing how your hormones work can help you understand how your system changes throughout the month.
Welcome to episode 28 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Beth Westie. She’s an amazing author, speaker, chiropractor, and the host of Female Health Solution Podcast.
During our talk, we cover the importance of knowing about how your hormones work in maintaining good health and lifestyle. Dr. Beth aims to provide the best tips and tricks that you can start implementing to help you be more productive and energetic in your work.
As an empowered educator, it’s really essential to get your body to a state of optimal functioning to serve your students better.
Today is all about the power of knowledge towards a healthier lifestyle!  
The power is in your hands, are you ready to claim it?
 
Stay empowered,
Jen 
 
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About Dr. Beth:
Dr. Beth is the author of the Best Selling book, The Female Fat Solution, the creator of the 12 Week Female Hormone Solution, the Eat for Your Cycle™ Method, and the host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. She has made it her mission to change the way women view their health. Working to educate and empower women to take their health into their own hands, she uses nutrition to help women work with the natural cycle of their bodies to achieve lasting weight loss results.


Connect with Dr. Beth:
Website: www.drbethwestie.com
IG: @drbethwestie

Bullying.
It’s unwanted, hurtful, and aggressive.
One out of every five students reports being bullied in schools around the United States. While it’s a rocky territory to navigate, it’s important to empower students and strive for a better future for them.
So, how do we stop it? How do we turn anger to compassion?
Welcome to episode 27 of Next level Greatness! In today’s episode, we are joined by Dali Rivera who is a parenting coach specializing in bullying. She’s an advocate for the kids and aims to help families thrive and promote equality in their communities.
Dali gives us a glimpse of how she started her mission to educate people about bullying prevention and awareness.
Ready to stand firm and strong against the bullies? Listen to this insightful episode and learn how you can help yourself, your friends, and families to fight against bullying!
 
Stay empowered,
Jen 
 
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About Dali:
Dāli Rivera is a parenting coach specializing in bullying awareness & prevention education for parents of middle school-age kids. She helps parents learn how to advocate for their kids, and get them through the experience in a healthy way.
She is also the creator of the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy (#DABA) and owner of DaliTalks, L.L.C.
Dāli is a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, parent to two teen girls, and wife of a U.S. Army veteran. Dali earned a master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies from Towson University.
Dali’s passion to stop bullying comes from her own personal experiences as a bullied child and from having become an advocate for children, including her own. She has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge to help families thrive, and promote equality in their own communities.


Connect with Dali:
Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/
IG: @dalitalks
YT: @DaliTalksShow
Podcast: The DaliTalks Podcast

If I know one thing about you, it is that you are a dedicated teacher.
Despite all the hardships you endure, being an effective teacher is, undoubtedly, a priority for you.
Now, when it comes to challenges and triumphs, do you ever wonder why some things work out and why some don’t?
One of the most important tools for being an empowered educator is the reflective process. 
By reflecting on your experiences, you can align your purpose, understand what makes you happy, and develop an awareness of why things work out or don't. 
This reflective process also helps you tune into your body and create a culture of celebrating even the hard stuff. Which is why I’m excited for episode 26 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty!
Today, I’m joined by a special guest Selena Woodward.
Selena is a teacher, mentor, mother and the voice of The Reflective Teacher Podcast. She will be sharing her insights on the importance of reflection, especially for school teachers who want to build a fulfilling life and career.
Here’s a reminder to pause, notice, and reflect on the things around you, even if it means leaning into the difficult emotions. By doing so, you can enhance your effectiveness as a teacher and ultimately achieve a more rewarding career.
Stay empowered,
Jen 
 
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About Selena:
Selena is the voice of the Reflective Teacher Podcast, a university Lecturer and an English and Drama teacher who coaches Educators around Australia through the Accreditation process.  With years of experience working with the AITSL standards, she is well known for her clear, helpful and easy to implement tips and tricks for making the process of evidence gathering and reflective practice easier.  Her mission to give teachers the perspectives and tools that they need to get the most out of the reflective process.  She strongly believes that reflective practice is all about helping you to connect with what you already do everyday, to see your impact, to celebrate that impact and to share that with your students.


Connect with Selena here:
Edufolios.org
IG: @edufolios

Do you find yourself constantly giving your all without recognizing your own needs?

While it's admirable to prioritize others and hold space for them, constantly ignoring your needs for the sake of others can lead to teacher burnout.
Also, it's crucial to remember that prioritizing your own needs is just as important as thinking of others.
As a valued and empowered educator, creating a healthy work environment is essential in providing the best possible learning experience for your students. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to episode 25 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty, featuring special guest Amelia Nagoski.
Amelia, an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music at Western New England, is an expert on the human body and a celebrated author and conductor. She's here to share insights on a range of topics, from human giver syndrome to the effects of oppressive social systems on individuals.
It's time to remind yourself that you deserve happiness and fulfillment in your life. By taking care of yourself, you can continue to be the best educator you can be. So join us for an inspiring conversation with Amelia Nagoski and start prioritizing your well-being today!
 
Stay empowered,
Jen 
 
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 About Amelia:
Amelia Nagoski is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. She has a Doctorate of Musical Arts and her job is to run around waving her arms and making funny noises and generally doing whatever it takes to help singers get in touch with their internal experience. She lives in New England with her husband, one cat, and two rescue dogs.
https://www.burnoutbook.net/


Transcript

Are you ready to take that next step as an empowered educator and become a school administrator?
Does your vision include improving school quality and cultivating communities?
Jumping from being a school teacher to an administrator is a big step. It's easy to get overwhelmed by fear and pressure and forget how important it is to get feedback and clarity in your school administrator duties and responsibilities.
But with the right support and guidance, you can navigate this transition and succeed in your new role!
Welcome to episode 24 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I’m joined by Darrin Peppard who is a professional speaker, leadership coach and consultant who helps leaders on their journey to gain clarity, walk in purpose and find joy in their professional lives.  
Darrin is here to give us an insight on the realities of being an administrator and leader of the school. He tackles topics such as imposter syndrome, hierarchy in school and the fear of taking that next level of responsibilities.
This week is all about the power of feedback and getting rid of judgment! We can embrace both things and use it to grow more.
Stay empowered,
 
Jen 
 
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About Darrin:
Dr. Darrin Peppard is a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching emerging leaders. Darrin is the best-selling author of the book Road to Awesome, and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help leaders gain clarity, find joy in their work, and walk in their purpose.
 
Contact Darrin here: 
@DarrinMPeppard (Twitter) 
Darrin M Peppard EdD (LinkedIn) 
@darrin_m_peppard (Insta) 
@darrinmpeppard (TikTok) 
Darrin M Peppard (Facebook)
https://walkinyourpurpose.roadtoawesome.net/ebook


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