101: Finding The "Why" Before the "What" - Stephanie Howell chats with us about focusing on the "why" in education and then finding the "what" that aligns with it. 

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Stephanie Howell, chats with us about focusing on the "why" in education and then finding the "what" that aligns with it. Stephanie shares the challenges she's faced as a younger teacher in a leadership role, the power of connecting with others that can help you grow, and the importance of remembering what you said you were going to do when you were in the interview chair. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stephaniehowell Episode Highlights 1:28 - Chatting about supporting teachers when they start podcasting with students or with themselves. Make sure to join our private Facebook group to get a bunch of free PD. 4:00 - Highlighting a few of our featured speakers coming to the Teach Better Conference. Use code "PodcastTalk" to save  $50 Alicia Ray Dan Tricarico Allyson Apsey Rachelle Dene Poth 8:45 - Previewing the episode with Stephanie Howell. 11:36 - Stephanie introduces herself. 12:55 - Stephanie's failure: Not focusing on her teachers' "why" in education. 16:08 - Stephanie's success: "ISTE Distinguished District" award in 2018. Going to Google Innovator. 18:21 - What's got Stephanie excited about education right now: Seeing technology help students close learning gaps. 21:19 - Stephanie's advice for teachers: Start with creating relationships. 23:03 - How to reflect back to your "why." 24:41 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 26:22 - Stephanie's "Go to" podcasts: Teach Better Talk Google Teacher Tribe Get Inspired and Innovate (Stephanie's podcast with Lance Key (@lancerkey) Tech Connect Edu (Stephanie's school district's podcast) 29:44 - How to connect with Stephanie. Links to Connect With Stephanie Website: https://sites.google.com/plsd.us/mrshowell24/home?authuser=0 Twitter: @mrshowell24 Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/stephanie.howell24 Instagram:@mrshowell24 YouTube: Stephanie Howell