Micro PD

Episode 21:    Learn what you can do all year to continually work on building the culture in your classroom - it's not just for the beginning of the year!  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 28:    This is the end of season 1 - stay tuned for season 2!  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 27:    Whether you are teaching or facilitating professional development, chunk up your materials and lesson! Learn what that means and how to ensure your content is easily understood and learned by your audience. You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 26:    With all the websites we visit daily for students and staff, it can be tricky to find the one you need, when you need it. Learn how to utilize a one page Google doc that hyperlinks to all your sites, organized for staff or students to easily understand. This one is a game changer.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 25:    Learn my top tips for sleeping better - sleep impacts every other aspect of your life, so be intentional about it.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 24:   Become a master of time and classroom management by utilizing the simplest of strategies: a visual timer.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 23:    Deal with problems while they are small! Listen for a helpful analogy to understand how to tackle problems before they grow. You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 22:    Learn what procedures to put in place and practice, practice, practice so the classroom runs smooth all year long!  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 20:    Learn 4 strategies to become a better, more active listener.   If you have conversations, this is the episode for you.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 19:    Listen for a few of my favorite educational books that are helpful, relevant, practical, and can guide your leadership today!   You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 18:    Listen to learn strategies to control your emotions; stay rational and calm, even when provoked, so you can deal with the situation logically. You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 17:    Are you promoting a growth or fixed mindset with the words you use to praise your students and children? Listen to discover what simple, yet key changes you can make to your praise to help foster the growth mindset.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 16:    Are you self aware? Does others' perception of you match what you believe you are projecting..? Learn more about why self awareness is such a vital aspect of leadership. You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 15:    Learn how utilize powerful quotes from history to inspire yourself and others, especially when work feels difficult.    You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 14:    Learn how to proactively start connecting with your students before you even meet them. Use the roster to your advantage and start connecting!   You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 13:  Hear the list of the best educator summer movies to binge watch to stay inspired and rejuvenated for teaching!  Guest host Andrew Lee.   You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 12:   Do something to improve. Take action.  Get motivated to just start the process of improving!  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 11:   Brene Brown said it best in her book, Dare to Lead.  "Clear is kind." Learn how to be clear, kind, and a better communicator.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 9:  In this episode,  I am going to discuss the power of humor….seriously. (see what I did there?)  Humor & laughing are not just for fun.. I mean, they are fun and we all enjoy laughing, but the purpose of humor as educators and professionals is to help us make more human connections with each other, during random everyday moments. And to help us be more productive and effective!You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn

Episode 10:   In this episode, we will review the power of just asking students what they want! Learn how to make it safe, make it anonymous, and address their responses with them as a class, so they know you actually are considering each one.  You can also use this podcast to lead professional development yourself, using this guide linked here.If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to speak to me about consulting, please email me:  judypenningtonPD@gmail.com, Twitter: @judy_penn