111: Being "The Loud One" - Delaney Brummel chats with us about being cool with being "the loud one" in her school, and focusing on keeping things student-centered.

First year teacher, Delaney Brummel, chats with us about being cool with being "the loud one" in her school, helping kids get comfortable sharing failures with each other, and focusing on keeping things student-centered. Delaney shares how she keeps a smile on every day, the power of remembering there are actual humans in our classrooms, and reminds us that you don't need to be a veteran teacher to bring value to others. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/delaneybrummel Episode Highlights 1:44 - Rae talks about what it was like having Delaney as a student teacher. 5:05 - Chatting about education organizations and the value they can offer. AMLE NEA NAGC IDEA (Come see us at IDEAcon in February 2020!) AIMS SECO NSTA OAGC 8:48 - Previewing the episode with Delaney Brummel 13:43 - Delaney introduces herself. 15:22 - Delaney's failure: Failing her lesson on failure. 17:36 - Delaney's success: Her students writing "books" and throwing a "publishing party." 22:57 - How Delaney keeps her smile on every day: Truly excited to see her students every day. 25:14 - What's got Delaney excited about education: Making things student-centered. 26:41 - Delaney's advise for teachers: Don't forget that these are actual humans in front of us. 28:42 - Jeff yells at Delaney. 30:05 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 32:28 - How to connect with Delaney. Delaney's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Grammarly Book: "Miles Morales: Spiderman" by Jason Reynolds Who to Follow on Instagram: ELA TEACHERS should follow @texaslonestarteacher. Into teacher fashion? Follow @teacherdresscode YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: monicagenta.com Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:  Let you kids know they should ask WHY what they’re learning is important. Best piece of advice you've ever received: "You don't have to grade everything!" - Rae Hughart Links to Connect With Delaney Instagram: @ms.brummel