Listen "Ep 162: What the University Didn’t Teach You: Let’s Get R.E.A.L."
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Benita Gordon, founder of Global Education Concierge and veteran educator with over 26 years of classroom experience. In this episode, Benita reveals what university programs often miss and introduces her transformative R-E-A-L framework for new teacher success.
Discover how to build meaningful Relationships that go beyond surface-level interactions using creative tools like Canva "About Me" profiles. Learn practical strategies for Energy management that prevent burnout, including boundary-setting techniques and mindful body check-ins throughout your school day. Explore how to create Authentic classroom culture through daily rituals, co-created norms, and intentional structure that replaces traditional "classroom management" thinking.
Finally, embrace Lifelong learning with monthly professional development challenges and reflective practices that help you continuously grow and adapt. Whether you're in your first year or supporting new teachers, this episode offers actionable insights to help educators not just survive, but truly thrive in their profession.
Benita's wealth of experience as a teacher, dean, parent-engagement coach, and department chair shines through as she shares practical tools and mindset shifts that make all the difference in educational success.
#REALTeachingFramework #TeacherTruths #RelationshipsBeforeContent #EnergyNotBurnout #EducationConcierge #Newteachertips #newteachers #newteachertalk #TeacherPodcast
Discover how to build meaningful Relationships that go beyond surface-level interactions using creative tools like Canva "About Me" profiles. Learn practical strategies for Energy management that prevent burnout, including boundary-setting techniques and mindful body check-ins throughout your school day. Explore how to create Authentic classroom culture through daily rituals, co-created norms, and intentional structure that replaces traditional "classroom management" thinking.
Finally, embrace Lifelong learning with monthly professional development challenges and reflective practices that help you continuously grow and adapt. Whether you're in your first year or supporting new teachers, this episode offers actionable insights to help educators not just survive, but truly thrive in their profession.
Benita's wealth of experience as a teacher, dean, parent-engagement coach, and department chair shines through as she shares practical tools and mindset shifts that make all the difference in educational success.
#REALTeachingFramework #TeacherTruths #RelationshipsBeforeContent #EnergyNotBurnout #EducationConcierge #Newteachertips #newteachers #newteachertalk #TeacherPodcast
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