The Pixel Classroom Podcast Ryan Read

I review the book, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy by Kim Strobel. As a happiness coach, Kim Strobel works with thousands of teachers all across the country. As she’s learned firsthand, many of these educators are suffering—from anxiety, guilt, stress, and feelings of defeat. And small wonder: they serve in an extraordinarily challenging profession. This is definitely a book you should pick up now, I give it 5 stars.


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I am joined in episode 179 by educator and book author, Kim Strobel. Kim Strobel is a renowned motivational speaker and author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. With her powerful message about the impact of happiness on well-being and the pursuit of fulfillment, she traverses the globe, sharing her insights. Kim specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose.



You can connect with Kim over at her website at: https://strobeleducation.com/


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In episode 178, I talk about Surviving a School Year. From past reflections to now and going from surviving, to thriving to living and enjoying.


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In episode 177, I reflect on the changes I made with the Building the Thinking Classroom Model. From it's beginnings to how it is in my curriculum and what is coming up next. You can learn more at Building Thinking Classrooms.


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I am joined for the Landmark Episode 175 by The Present Teacher, Helena Hains. A teacher and a coach for first year and new teachers. When Helena graduated in 2018 with her M.Ed in Elementary Education from Eastern Oregon University at the age of 20. Helena moved to Pecos, New Mexico to teach Kindergarten for 3 years. During this time she became overwhelmed and reached teacher burnout and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety during her first year of teaching. From there Helena learned everything about time management and found a way to complete her teacher workload so that she could leave at contract time during my 2nd year of teaching. During this time, Helena decided to start The Present Teacher, a community where new and first year teachers could learn how to manage their workload in the classroom so they can enjoy their life outside of teaching. During this time Helena also created the Thriving Teacher Framework. A framework that helps new and first year teachers management their workload and have a thriving career. The stages are as follows: classroom management, communication, lesson planning and prepping, data and grading, organization, and teacher workload.

You can connect with Helena at:

https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-present-teacher-podcast/id1607791717

https://tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher






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In episode 176, I review the books, 50 Ways to Engage Student by Alice Keeler and Heather Lyon and Amplifying our Practice: Teachers talking Teaching by Pawan Wander and Chey Cheney. These books are great about teacher practices, engaging students from all grade levels up to college and more. I give these both 5 stars and I hope you check out the books for your reading.


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