Value Adds Value!

On this episode we discuss the shooting in Parkland, Florida, and how it impacts us as teachers. While we know there isn't an easy answer to solve the issue of school shootings we believe it is an important conversation to have. Our views on the topic our a reflection of our beliefs and experiences. We hope to do our part to make things better. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

He is the bulk of our talk on how to deal with toxic cultures and environment. It you want to catch the beginning check out episode 30.1!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Sorry for having to break up the episode into two parts, but we got disconnected on our Facetime recording. In this episode we talk about toxic cultures and environments and what we can do as teachers to change them. Its hard to believe that schools with a toxic environment for teachers are not sharing that environment with students and we hope in this episode we can help you if that's the situation you're in!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

In this episode Kyle talks about why who you are as a person is more important to your teaching craft than what or how you teach. #3 of 52 in 2018!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

In this episode we talk about the start of 2018 and the importance of setting goals, but we also discuss the different approaches to goal setting and how we both strive to achieve the goals we set out on. Our goal for this podcast is to put out 52 episodes this year and we need you to hold us to it!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode Kyle talks about his morning and evening routines and how life has been during his first six months back in Wisconsin teaching. Links to some of the tools he uses can be found below. Hope you're off to a great start in 2018!! https://www.headspace.com/ https://romwod.com/ http://www.daniellelaporte.com/2018-desire-map-planner-collection/ https://dailystoic.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Who makes a comparison between a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and education... WE DO!! On this episode we discuss how simple topics can lead to in depth conversations and why a PB&J is a great metaphor for both teachers and our educational system. We added a new segment called Teacher Conferences so if you want to ask us a question please email us at podcast@theledproject.com and we'll answer them on the show. Or you can post them on our Facebook page!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode Kyle launches his new weekly debrief. Rather than writing it down on paper we're going to put it down on audio! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode we discuss our experience both as participants and presenters at the University of New Mexico's Mentoring Institute Conference. We presented our Theory of Mentoring Relativity and also listen to several dynamic speakers including our friend Chad Littlefield. Check it out!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On episode #23 Wilkie outlines the 3 C's: Communication, Consistency, and Culture!! Listen in as we discuss one of our favorite topics and why we think culture is so important to successful students and schools. Thanks for listening to our podcast and supporting the growth of education!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

In this episode we discuss the need for teachers to detach their teaching practice from student results. Not to say that we are unconcerned with the success of our students, but to say that we can't tie our self worth to their outcomes. Ultimately they are responsible for their own success and we must accept that fact. We're striving for consistency as teachers within our educational practice and continuing to develop our craft each day. Thanks for checking out episode #22 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode Wilkie and Kyle are back to discuss how we can do a better job as teachers of validating our students beyond their grades. We catch up on life after the hurricane in Houston and discuss how if we must allow ourselves to be truly seen if we are going to teach our students to value themselves. Thanks for checking out episode 21!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Sorry for the delay, but we are back on the air with an update on how things are in Houston and Wisconsin. In this episode we talk about the clean up efforts in Houston, how life has changed for us and how to get good at making lemonade from life's lemons. Sorry for the cut off at the end and for our silence the last month, but we promise to be putting our podcast out weekly going forward! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode we talk about the stories we tell ourselves as teachers versus the stories our students and colleagues tell about us. Examining the stories we tell ourselves and the stories others tell about us gives a metric of our authenticity. If we don't take the time to be intentional about our stories then we will be subject to the stories others tell about us. We believe this is a powerful practice for both teachers and students. We hope this is a strategy you can use to start 2017-18 off right! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode we discuss the impact that teachers have in classroom, schools, communities, our country and our world. We hope as the school year closes in that teachers understand the power they have to impact our society at every level. We talk about the value of intentional relationships, authenticity and why we believe society won't change unless our schools do. Thanks again for tuning in and we hope you have a great 2017-2018 school year!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this of the podcast we're once again joined by Ben Scoggan. Listen into our conversation about the changes all three of us have made over the last few months and the lessons we're learning from them. We talk about the dangers of a scarcity mindset and how being open to change puts us in a position to allow magic into our lives. Thanks for listening and for more info on our mission and vision visit theledproject.com!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

In this episode we talk about the importance of a teachers physical presence as well as how to be present and engaging with your students. There's a difference between being present and engaging in conversations and your kids can tell. Sorry for the few cutouts and crying kids : ) the joys of the internet and staying with you family!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

In this episode we talk about what TRUE NORTH means to and for teachers. We love the metaphor of true north because true north on a compass is how you orient yourself to your surroundings. As people true north is the values and actions we return to time and again, but as a teacher we represent true north to our students. We provide the stability that allows our students to orient themselves to our classrooms and schools. We hope you enjoy episode #15 and please reach out to us at theledproject.com!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

TEACHING ON PURPOSE On this episode we discuss what it looks like to teach on purpose and with intentionality. If teachers don't create an intentional environment that students can adapt to then they will be forced to adapt to the environment the students create. We believe that every student wants to belong to the culture of their classrooms, but will only do so if the teacher is authentic. We finish up the episode with Wilkie's garden analogy and a great acronym for soil. Check it out and let us know what you think!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

On this episode Wilkie and Kyle talk about their vision of what exemplary classroom leadership looks like. They discuss some of the traps teachers fall into when building relationships with their students like knowing the difference between being friendly and being friend to kids. As well as how teachers should strive to earn the loyalty of students versus expecting their obedience. It's the difference between influencing students and lording authority over them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support