It’s a proven fact that when students develop an extreme fear of performing poorly on tests, they are going to experience test anxiety. Anxiety is a basic human emotion consisting of fear and uncertainty that happens as a result of fear or any other uncertainty. In this situation, students know that high-stakes tests determine a […] The post ETE 020 – How Teachers Can Prepare Their Students Emotionally for Tests appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Are our schools administering too many test? Do these test impact the quality of our education? Are teachers overworked in preparing for these test? Does these test impact you and the quality of the classroom curriculum? In this Episode of Educate to Elevate, Kelly Harmon and Kantis Simmons discuss how educators are to deal with […] The post ETE 019 -How to Deal with Excessive Testing in the Classroom appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
What can you do in the classroom to create an environment where students and teachers both get along? What can you do to get the most out of your students so they are engaged, focused and love learning in class? What can you do when you have students acting out and it turns into a […] The post ETE 018 – Can We All Just Get Along? Crafting a Healthy Classroom Culture (with Veronica Crafton) appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
This has been a challenging year for many teachers, administrators, schools, and parents. We have seen the national media coverage of in-school violence, school shootings, student-teacher fights, walk-outs, and debates about common core curriculum. But here’s the truth…“Good Teachers Don’t Quit!” Regardless of what’s going on in your school or our nation… YOU Matter! Here’s […] The post ETE017- Good Teachers Don’t Quit: 5 Ways to Prevent Teacher Burnout appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
There’s been a disturbing rumor to bounce around for the last few years, and that is… Prison builders use third grade reading scores to predict the number of prison beds and jail cells to building an area. Whether true or not, learning how to read is imperative to the fundamental growth of every student. You […] The post ETE 016 – Reading Well vs. Jail Cells: Why We Must Teach Our Students How to Read appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Student Engagement. What is it and how effective are you and your school with it? The National Society of Student Engagement defines it as two things: The amount of time and effort students put into their studies and other educationally purposeful activities. How the school institution deploys its resources and organizes the curriculum and other learning opportunities to get students to participate in activities that research studies show are linked to student learning. In it’s simplest form, I define it as… “The ability to get students to love school, its activities, and love what they are studying in school. Student engagement is directly related to student motivation. The more engaged one is in class, the more motivated he/she will be to learn in that class. I like what Dr. Pamela Seda, in View Episode #5 said, “He who talks the most in class, learns the most” During our fall Teacher Refresh Event, the conversation on student engagement and student motivation was a highlight of the day. In episode #15 of Educate To Elevate, I want to take you inside the actual event to hear feedback from “The Great Exchange”. This was where teachers and educators, exchanged practical ideas on how they can better motivate students and engage their students to love school. How to Increase Student Engagement and Student Motivation at Your School In this video, you will hear 15 practical ways you can use to increase the culture and motivation around your school and college campus. Watch the video below directly on Youtube or watch and subscribe to iTunes. LIKE WHAT YOU'VE READ?If so, please join over 20,000 educators who receive exclusive articles, tips, and videos on how to prevent educator burnout and motivate students, and get a FREE ACCESS to my Raise Your Grades in 7 Days ecourse. Get Instant Access! We value your privacy and would never spam you The post ETE 015 – 15 Fun Ways to Increase Student Engagement and School Motivation appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
In a recent survey of teachers and educators, one of the big frustrations that I immediately noticed from all the responses, were conflict with other colleagues and administrators that they worked with. This to my surprise, was one of the main reasons they felt teachers burned out, stressed out, and leave the profession. Would you […] The post ETE 014 – How to Deal Wisely and Work with Difficult Colleagues at Your School appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
In Episode #13 of Educate To Elevate Podcast, Motivational Speaker and Academic Guru, Kantis Simmons shares how every teacher and educator can GET STUFF DONE, and BE Productive. The tip described in this video is easy, but the application of it is what brings results. Be Productive This Way Watch this video now to see […] The post ETE 013 – Why Taking a Dump is the Key To Be More Productive appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Welcome to Episode #12 of Educate To Elevate. This podcast is designed to encourage teachers, principals, professors, Counselors, college deans and anyone in the field of seeing students. Today’s podcast is all about setting a morning success rituals, so that you can be strong to elevate students, parents and your colleagues every single day of […] The post ETE 012 – Morning Rituals of Successful Teachers appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
It has been a long school year, and I’m sure you have some summer trips, times of reflection, and ideas on how you will be spend the the 3 hout mothns of the year. Well if you don’t (or do)… …in episode #11 of Educate To Elevate, I share with teachers, principals, school counselors, professors, […] The post ETE 011: 3 Ways Teachers Can Stay Strong During Their Summer Break appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
How do you deal with school hurt? How do you deal with disappointments? How do you overcome challenges that you did not expect to happen as a teacher? Overcoming Adversity in School In this episode of Educate To Elevate, Kantis Simmons shares 3 ways to bounce back from disappointments in school and shares how he […] The post ETE 010: Overcoming Adversity: 3 Ways to Bounce Back From School Disappointments appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Test anxiety can strike your students in two places: in their head and in their body. But as a teacher can you tame their test anxiety by dealing with the causes, and giving them cures? In Episode #9 of Educate to Elevate, I share how teachers and educators can assist students with overcoming Test Anxiety, […] The post ETE 009: Test Anxiety Strategies: How Teachers Can Help Students Overcome It appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Ralph Marston once said “Make it a habit to tell people THANK YOU. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” Teacher Appreciation Should Be […] The post ETE 008 – Thank You Teachers, You Should Be Appreciated Everyday appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Working with special education students and students with disabilities can be a challenge at time. But for teachers who are skilled and gifted to do so, it can be a breeze. In episode #7 of Educate to Elevate, I sit down with Tamara Greenwood, to hear her advice on: How to stay motivated as a […] The post ETE007 – How to Successfully Reach and Teach Special Needs Students appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
What are the qualities needed to be a successful school principal and school leader? This was the focus of my interview with Jade Bolton, Principal of North Fayette Elementary School, in Fayetteville, Georgia. In this episode #6 of Educate to Elevate we sit down to discuss: How to get the most out of teachers and […] The post ETE006 – Qualities of a Successful Principal and School Administrator appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Have you ever considered that your teaching style could be the reason your students learn and don’t learn? Have you ever considered trying new ways to engage your students so they stay more focused and motivated in your class? If so, this podcast will help you with that. Well in today’s episode of Educate To […] The post ETE005 – Classroom Engagement Strategies That Help Your Students Achieve More appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Have you ever battled with balancing work and school? Have you ever found it a struggle to turn off being a teacher when it’s time to go home? Well in this episode of Educate to Elevate, Ravonda Hardy, a science teacher of 15 years joins me to discuss work life balance – How she was […] The post ETE004 – How to Manage Work-Life Balance as a Teacher appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
The word “teacher” and “educator” are often used interchangeably, but is there a difference? How do your students see you? Do they see you as their teacher, or do they see you as an educator? In this episode we will look at the specific differences between the terms and what you can do to be […] The post ETE003 – How to Measure Your Impact as a Teacher appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Statistics show that an overwhelming number of teachers and educators battle with stress overwhelm and teacher burnout, but what do YOU do to stay motivated in school all year long? In this episode we talk about stewardship, why it may be time to change the name of your school, and how you practically defeat burnout. Make […] The post ETE002 – How To Defeat Teacher Burnout and Stress appeared first on Kantis Simmons.
Have you ever wondered why certain people decided to get into a career field… Especially when they seem so unmotivated at times to do so? Have you asked your colleagues how they ended up in the education profession, or what keeps them coming to school everyday? Have you asked yourself why you chose to become […] The post ETE001 – So Why Did You Become A Teacher? appeared first on Kantis Simmons.