This week we have quotes from motivational speaker and author, Les Brown, dropping some knowledge on challenges. "A person with the right attitude says to himself or herself, I may be here in this situation, but it doesn't mean I have to stay here. When faced with a challenge, do you ask: why me? Or do you accept the opportunity for you to grow?" Les Brown https://youtu.be/CdGNh5dKoEM  

Quoteo #4 - Warren Buffet on public speaking  

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"Do I want to be right? Or do I want to be happy?"  This is a quote from one of my favorite authors; Richard Carlson, from the book Shortcut through Therapy: Ten Principles of Growth-Oriented, Contented Living Letting Go This very idea of 'being right' pops up many time throughout my life. Most people believe they possess an astute sense of self-awareness. Eventually, we uncover our need to be understood, but do we really? Is being understood necessary to be happy?  Letting go of being wrong or tricking the brain by pretending may feel like a huge weight being released from the body. If we have to be right or understood all the time — that alone puts pressure on us to keep defending our stance. The invisible stress bubble enlarges to a point of being uncomfortable. None of us like to be corrected. We want everyone to understand where we are coming from and see our perspective. Unfortunately, we will fail if that is the goal we are trying to achieve. Stop correcting and let go. You have to decide what is more important. Keeping your ego filled... Seeing other people in your life happy... Start listening and trying to understand their point of view. I'm not saying for others to be right ALL the time, but what I am saying is how about letting them be right considerably more... I'm reminded by the "Behavior Doctor" Dr. Laura Riffel speaking on student behaviors. She told the story of her son wanting to always be right, and his ability to debate aggressively at the age of three. He is now a district attorney so he found his calling. With her husband's help they came upon the phrase "probably so" anytime they were in a debate with their son. They would try and argue their point and never win regardless of the topic. So, they decided to start saying 'probably so' to the argument. This stopped the future attorney in his tracks and there wasn't anything to say to that four syllable phrase. So, next time you are in a debate or argument try adding the phrase "probably so" to the conversation as an experiment to see what happens, you might be pleasantly surprised. How about a simple action plan this week.   Think of a family member, friend, coworker, student, or even an acquaintance that you might have overstepped or argued with and... Try any one or all 3 Things:  Write a handwritten thank you note to say how you appreciate them being in your life or a positive comment Text them the same note Next time you see this person tell them how much you appreciate them in your life This is just a simple way of letting them know you care, and maybe next argument or debate you will stop yourself and say "probably so…" Our word of the week is:  Unfeigned Adjective genuine; or sincere. All eyes in the classroom immediately sparked with unfeigned interest. Try using it this week in conversation. Happy Monday! 

Katie Grams is a NEW TEACHER in her first year! She teaches at Olympic High School in North Carolina. She teaches AP Environmental Science and Biology. She is honest and real in this episode from a real new teacher!  In the episode:  Katie's favorite failure How preparation is KEY Tips & Tools for new teachers The resource she endorses and loves   Quote of the Week:  "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin  FOLLOW Katie Grams TWITTER:@squirrel_scouts   FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER:http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK:http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI   FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM:http://bit.ly/2wQqSab TWITTER:http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK:http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE:http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI   Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Click HERE to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click HERE to subscribe via Stitcher Click HERE for TuneIn Radio Click HERE for RSS FEED via Libsyn

In the episode:  1. Background 2. Personality Type 3. Tips and Tools for New Teachers & Students Teachers Quote of the Week:  "Next to love, balance is the most important thing." John Wooden FOLLOW Adrian Nester  TWITTER: @adriantnester WEBSITE: https://adriantnester.com/ EDUTOPIA: https://edut.to/2NqVx6y FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL  INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI Thank you for checking out this episode of the Teacher Tunnel Podcast. Please share these free episodes with friends and colleagues to connect a wider audience. Also, if you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick 5-Star review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. Reviewing the podcast gives us the opportunity to widen our community, in turn, give more value to many. ​ Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In the episode:  1. Susan Barber's background and her first years as an educator 2. Favorite Failure 3. Advice to New Teachers and Student Teachers 4. What's she loves about education 5. What she wishes would change about education You can find Susan Barber on Twitter & Instagram @susangbarber. All of her amazing work can be found at susangbarber.com; APlithelp; and Edutopia FOLLOW TEACHER TUNNEL  INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2fqoe8k TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2xoORl1 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI FOLLOW JON BELT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2wQqSab​ TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ICFCzV FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2lIbKaI Click Here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to subscribe via Stitcher Click Here for the TuneIn Radio Click Here to subscribe to RSS FEED via Libsyn

In this episode, I speak with the Teresa Danks aka "The Panhandling Teacher. Teresa has been featured on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and even the Harry Connick Jr. Show. Like many teachers in this nation, Teresa was fed up with the lack of respect towards teachers in this state and instead of waiting for someone else to step up she started voicing here concerns — first with panhandling for classroom supplies and then creating a petition after another teacher pay increase in Oklahoma failed on the Senate floor. We discuss Teresa's journey up until this point, the fear that teachers need to relinquish, and some action steps and advice to those teachers listening. Show Notes Introduction of Teresa Panhandling for the Classroom Raising $40,000 for teachers After the failure of Step-Up Petition for Walkout  Non-Profit Begging for Education Action Steps Today Call up another teacher, parent, or Oklahoma citizen Make some signs Go on a busy corner and hold up the signs Quotes from the episode "A teacher like you is why I'm alive today." Unknown "You would not believe how hard it is to give away money in education." Teresa Danks Roark "We have nothing else to lose but have everything to gain and we are worth it." Teresa Danks Roark "Fears are educated into us, and can if we wish, be educated out."Karl Augustus Menninger   Patreon http://patreon.com/jonbeltnet   Find Teresa on Facebook  Begging for Education Facebook Group  http://www.beggingforeducation.org/ Donate Here   Find Jon Belt Facebook http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp Patreon http://patreon.com/jonbeltnet Twitter http://bit.ly/2ACxHhB Instagram http://bit.ly/2AC5ffx Website http://jonbelt.net/ Email [email protected] Libsyn RSS Feed http://teachertunnel.libsyn.com  

Teacher Tunnel Podcast #37 In this episode, we speak with two West Virginia teachers that made a big impact in their county and state. Catherine Pizzino and Greg Phillips speak about the beginning and end of the West Virginia teacher strike plus give advice to those Oklahoma teachers currently in limbo.  Show Notes The beginning of the walkout Informational Pickets The Washington Post contacts Cathy Get ALL State employees on your side Greg and the stress of the walkout Why we need Unions Get a Megaphone Get Creative with signs and chants "Our worst enemy was ourselves." Greg Phillips What can teachers do now?  "When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers." Ralph Waldo Emerson   Patreon http://patreon.com/jonbeltnet   Find Cathy on Twitter @mamapizzino Find Cathy's Washington Post Article here Find Greg on Facebook    Find me Facebook http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp Patreon http://patreon.com/jonbeltnet Twitter http://bit.ly/2ACxHhB Instagram http://bit.ly/2AC5ffx Website http://jonbelt.net/ Email [email protected] Libsyn RSS Feed http://teachertunnel.libsyn.com

Teacher Tunnel Podcast Teacher Tunnel Podcast has taken a bit of a break since our last episode, and was planning on pushing out the new season of the podcast later in the month, but due to the current situation in Oklahoma I thought it would be a great time to talk with the leaders of a few movements happening in this great state. In the episode, we discuss the Oklahoma Walkout and the impact it will have on our state, we discuss student walkouts and what to do if your son, daughter or student is fired up to invoke change and take a stand, and where this state is headed if something doesn't get fixed.  Oklahoma Teacher United Larry Cagle Topics discussed on the show Background as an Educator and the Oklahoma Teachers United Differences between Florida and Oklahoma schools Edison Preparatory High School Teacher turnover rate in Oklahoma The coffee shop meeting that sparked a movement Sick-Out to Protest Student Protesting Starting of the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout - The Time is Now The plan put forth to Oklahoma Legislators Is the plan set forth unrealistic? The OEA - Oklahoma Education Association Student Walkouts and Parent Permission "They will not bend; we will have to break them..." Larry Cagle Putting on a concert as a benefit for Oklahoma Education #metoo question Charter Schools & Public Schools Magnet Private Schools Donate to the Oklahoma Teachers United to support Oklahoma Youth      Facebook http://bit.ly/2fkdlBp Twitter http://bit.ly/2ACxHhB Instagram http://bit.ly/2AC5ffx Website http://jonbelt.net/ Email [email protected] Libsyn RSS Feed http://teachertunnel.libsyn.com