EP359 Why lesson planning takes so long and h...

I had an experience when I was a new teacher that shaped much of what I believe about how educators should use their time and the most effective way to reach students. It was my very first exposure to understanding and questioning school norms, and made me realize that so much of ...  Show more

You've probably heard the phrase "activate prior knowledge" a million times. It shows up in every lesson plan template, every observation rubric, every methods textbook. And teachers are good at it. But the behavioral science on how priming actually works in the brain goes way de ...  Show more

This is the first episode in a four-part mini-series on cultivating emotional resilience and coaching emotions. To kick things off, Elena is sharing the four things you need to know and do if you want to talk about and coach for resilience and discussing the power of “self- ...

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Have you ever wondered who you are when no one's watching, or who you could be if you never doubted yourself for even a second?In today's episode, I’m shedding light on how to overcome obstacles that might seem too big to handle and how ...  Show more

Standardized testing season is upon us, and that means you’re likely to experience some big feelings in your schools and coaching conversations. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can skillfully coach a teacher to consider how they want to approach this season.