Some people walk into a room and light it up. Their energy is contagious, their focus inspiring, and their presence a reminder that intensity and passion are powerful forces for change. In education, those qualities aren’t optional—they are essential. When educators bring their best to the classroom, the office, or the bus route, students see that learning matters and that they matter.

In this episode of Educators Among Us, Scott Barron, Chef Reinvention Officer with School Growth introduces the concept of “contagious intensity” and how it shapes the lives of teachers, coaches, administrators, and staff across the school community. He draws parallels from sports legends like Tiger Woods, by retelling a story from Scottie Scheffler about how Tiger’s intensity changed his life.

This podcast is about what it means to bring your A-game daily, how intensity communicates significance, and why breakthroughs in education require undistracted effort. 

Contagious intensity may be the key to building momentum, sparking innovation, and reminding ourselves why the calling to education is one of the most important vocations we can pursue.

 

Takeaways:

-Intensity in education is contagious, influencing both colleagues and students.
-Inspiration often comes from modeling. Seeing others fully engaged can change our approach.
-Tiger Woods’ relentless focus served as a lesson for Scottie Scheffler, and a metaphor for educators.
-During COVID, collective resilience showed the power of united intensity and purpose.
-Breakthroughs in education won’t happen with partial or distracted effort.
-Focused presence communicates both that learning matters and that people matter.
-Intensity is transformational—it creates momentum and sparks innovation.
-Educators must remember their noble calling and not lose perspective amid fatigue or pressure.

 

Chapters

00:42 Introduction

01:43 Contagious Intensity

02:59 Intensity and Tiger Woods

05:36 Collective Resilience

08:28 Passionate Intensity

12:05 Coaching Question 

 

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