Aaron DeHart on connecting with kids and improving attendance

About this episode

Aaron DeHart discusses his journey as an educator and the importance of connecting with students and families to improve attendance and outcomes.

Allan and Chad are back for a fourth season of Teaching "N Tech! In episode 1, Aaron DeHart stops by to talk about his journey as an educator. After starting his career in business, we discuss how the desire to work with kids and influence others changed his path completely. The conversation includes motivating reluctant readers, how the size of a school community impacts learning, and why making individual connections with family can pay big dividends in improving attendance and student outcomes. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Allan Brown, Chad Hoffman

Guest: Aaron DeHart

Topics covered

• education
• student engagement
• attendance improvement
• reading motivation
• community impact

Keywords

• education
• attendance
• student outcomes
• reluctant readers
• school community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teaching 'N Tech, Shane Ivers

Books & works: The Right Direction

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