Listen "109: Out of the Trenches: Resilience in Education with Dana Goodier"
Episode Synopsis
Ever felt stuck in the trenches of education? My guest, Dr. Dana Goodier, knows all about turning struggles into strength. As the author of Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators and host of the Out of the Trenches podcast, Dana shares powerful stories of educators who’ve faced challenges and come out stronger.In this episode, we’ll talk about resilience, reflection, and how tough seasons can lead to growth. Dr. Dana Goodier has 25 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and has worked at the middle and elementary school level as an administrator. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in 2020. She often speaks at conferences, providing educators with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task. Currently, she serves as the president of CCFLT (Colorado Congress for Language Teachers). She often writes blogs for the Teach Better Team and is the author of Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators, published in 2022. She is the host of the “Out of the Trenches” podcast, which features educators who share their stories of resiliency. Follow her on Facebook, X, BlueSky: @danagoodier & IG, Threads, BlueSky, YouTube @outoftrenchespc and visit her website at: www.danagoodier.com and visit her speaker’s page at: Featured Educator: Dana GoodierListen to the episode mentioned: Building Confidence in Crucial ConversationsImportant Links:Access the Podcast Gift Vault: https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/giftvault Give teachers what they want WITHOUT spending more or micromanaging: https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/clarityoverclutterNeed help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/reflectiveleaderReady to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get The Craft of Clarity book!
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