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It only takes one minute to impact your teachers, students, and community for a better relationship. In today’s episode, I welcome Mark Medley to delve into the relationships between teachers and students. Mark is an educator, musician, and historical practitioner that helps build, sustain, and heal communities. Mark will also share how he coordinates the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Umbrella in continually improving his quality of education. His song “One Minute” Perfectly showcases these and you get to enjoy the song at the end of the episode!Let’s listen to Mark and learn how we can strengthen our relationships even in today’s digital realm![00:01 - 18:28] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Mark MedleyWe take turns asking five GTKY questionsThe accessories that come with a Mark Medley action figureJoin our online community!Links below[18:29 - 37:16] Embracing New Techniques for Teaching in the PandemicThe MTSS umbrellaTrauma, social-emotional learning, RTI, and restored practicesVirtual social-emotional learning in the pandemicHow these simple questions strengthen the relationship between student and teacherFocusing on the proactive response strategies [37:17 - 51:20] Being Comfortable with OrdinaryMark talks about how teachers are being hard on themselves to be extraordinaryThe importance of genuine ordinary connectionsThe ability of teachers to build relationships vs. students’ abilitiesBeing a model to other teachersResponding to challenging behaviors[51:21 - 1:07:24] To All the Teachers and StudentsMark’s biggest challenges in a school districtThe panorama EducationSurveying students and teachers on relationships and perceptionsMark’s thought process behind his song, “One Minute”[1:07:25 - 01:16:49] Closing SegmentLet’s listen to the song “One Minute”See links belowFinal words Tweetable Quotes:“Relationships are something that people take for granted that everyone just has these skills to build relationships. There’s a lot to it.” - Mark Medley“Does your ability to build relationships with your students transfer by osmosis? Is your skill their skill? Because you’re connecting with them, but are they connecting with each other? And are the teachers in your campus learning what you do to build those relationships with your students?” - Mark Medley“Have no doubt that you are making an impact and this work is creating a ripple effect that is just gonna keep going and going and reverberating and echoing just you and your whole team on it.” Mark MedleyListen to Mark’s music on Itunes, Spotify, or you can download his music at markmedley.bandcamp.com. Also, check out “One Minute” music video on YouTube!Visit www.Rclfirst.com to join the Educator Circle Calls that happen three times a week! Join our Facebook Group for more stories and communication about our work. Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit www.rclfirst.com and sign up for our newsletter!