102: Motivate, educate, and differentiate. - Pam Olivieri chats with us about focusing on more than a test score, letting our students see that we're excited about the content, and the importance of n

Pam Olivieri chats with us about focusing on more than a test score, letting our students see that we're excited about the content, and the importance of not just building relationships, but also having a plan. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/pamolivieri Episode Highlights 1:27 - Chatting about some FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT going on in our private Facebook Group. Previous topics: September 6: 7 Changes That Could Save Your Teaching Career September 10: One Rule to Rule Them All - Purposeful Technology Integration Upcoming Topics: September 17 at 8:00pm EST: Social Basics For Teachers September 24 at 8:00pm EST: Reflecting On Our Summer Goals 7:29 - Previewing the episode with Pam Olivieri. 10:24 - Pam introduces hereself. 12:56 - Pam's failure: Too focused on relationships, but with no management plan. 15:44 - Pam's success: Having her admin that was focused on test scores, change their outlook and focus on student growth. 19:10 - What's got Pam excited about education right now: Taking her business a step further to now offering professional development. 21:20 - Pam's advice for new teachers: Check out "30+ Things I Wish I Knew My First Years of Teaching." 24:41 - How to get started on TeachersPayTeachers.com. 26:30 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 28:50 - How to connect with Pam. Pam's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Tablets Book: "Where the Crawdads Sing" by  Who to Follow on Instagram: @teachersnextdoor @onestopteachershop @createshareteach YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Disney Educational Productions- School House Rocks series. Great for language arts. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily bins. Label them Mon-Fri. Print resources and gather books and materials.  Place them in each day so they are ready to go! Best piece of advice you've ever received: Always have a reasonable management plan and follow through. Students like knowing your expectations.