Episodes

  • What Is Success?

    What Is Success?
    Dec 31 2021

    Anabel González shares the message she recently gave at an FBLA Induction. I hope it will inspire you as 2021 comes to a close so 2022 starts and ends successfully.
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    11 mins
  • The State of My Podcast

    The State of My Podcast
    Aug 30 2021
    Anabel González reflects on what’s she learned about podcasting and about herself in the few episodes she’s recorded, and also where the podcast is headed.
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    10 mins
  • A Parent's Perspective on Learning During Covid

    A Parent's Perspective on Learning During Covid
    Nov 16 2020
    Anabel Gonzalez is joined by Rachel Warren, a digital marketing consultant with no connection to education other than being the parent of two school-aged children. She discusses how Covid affected her sons' learning last school year and how they are adjusting to this year's new normal.  The conversation will be enlightening and encouraging to all teachers, but it will also make us keenly aware of the digital divide that persists despite our best efforts to level the playing field. 
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    29 mins
  • The Power of Good Calls Home

    The Power of Good Calls Home
    Nov 9 2020
    Anabel Gonzalez is joined by Rik Rowe (@RoweRikW), a math educator from Massachusetts who coined the hashtag #GoodCallsHome on Twitter after he made positive phone calls a part of his weekly routine - a practice he continues even during remote learning. He will share what got him started and the impact it has made on his students, their families, and him. Warning: this conversation may be life-changing.
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    28 mins
  • Nontoxic Positivity

    Nontoxic Positivity
    Nov 5 2020

    Can we be too positive? Anabel Gonzalez is joined by teacher-leader Terry Pimienta (@pimientasra). Terry shares how she empowers her colleagues with nontoxic positivity, not to deny or minimize the current hardships but rather to promote reflection and growth. An inspiring conversation that anyone can relate to, not just educators. 
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    33 mins
  • Finding Contentment So We Can Be Grateful

    Finding Contentment So We Can Be Grateful
    Nov 2 2020
    Anabel Gonzalez shares tips on finding contentment in the present so we can be truly grateful during Thanksgiving season and all year long.
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    6 mins
  • Unpacking Student Feedback

    Unpacking Student Feedback
    Oct 18 2020
    Anabel González discusses the value of soliciting student input and unpacks the conversation she had with her guests on episode 5.
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    10 mins
  • A Student's Perspective on Remote Learning

    A Student's Perspective on Remote Learning
    Oct 5 2020
    In this episode, Anabel Gonzalez talks with two high school students about learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. They will share their experiences, as well as their opinions about masks, cameras, and some other things.
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    27 mins