360: Behind the Teaching Scenes with Craig Randall

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Craig Randall shares insights into the realities of teaching that go beyond lesson plans and professional development.

What really happens behind the scenes of great teaching? In this episode, we pull back the curtain with educator Craig Randall to talk about the realities of the classroom that don’t always make it into lesson plans or professional development sessions. From the behind-the-scenes decisions teachers make every day to the mindset shifts that help sustain energy and passion, Craig shares honest insights, practical wisdom, and relatable moments that every educator will recognize. Quotables *All quotes are from the interviewee* "It takes focus on one thing to really really grow. " "Choice matters so much." “We have to model what we want with kids.“         Resources from the Episode: Episode 240: Trust Based Observations with Craig Randall Trust Based Observations Book: https://amzn.to/4oXEoTz Website: https://trustbased.com/ Email: craig@trustbased.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gretchen, Gretchen Schultek

Guest: Craig Randall

Topics covered

• classroom management
• teacher mindset
• educational insights
• professional development
• teaching strategies

Keywords

• behind the scenes
• teacher decisions
• mindset shifts
• energy and passion
• practical wisdom

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