255: Teacher Evolution with Claude Larson

Claude Larson, a 25-year veteran of teaching in New Jersey public schools, who later decided to get out of her comfort zone and became an impactful entrepreneur in professional development and teen education. The innovative teaching methods in her books serve teachers who are seeking higher student engagement in the classroom and better student motivation in their lives.  In the interview, she shares helpful advice for teachers in distress to stay connected and empowered. Tune in to learn about her journey of being an ever-evolving educator! Quotables “I knew if I was in a place where I really enjoyed what I doing, I was gonna have the most success.” “If you want to become the best educator that you are capable of becoming, you have to get out of your comfort zone and try different things…Because all of that helps shape your perspective.” “What teachers of excellence mean for me is that they are constantly changing, constantly evolving.” “When you set out to be an educator, it will be so impactful to every other aspect of your life.”  “Once I build a better relationship with my students, I would get everything I planned with less distraction.” Stamp of Approval Seth Godin’s Blog & Podcasts: https://seths.blog/podcasts/ The Power of Choice: A Teen’s Guide to Personal Success: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Choice-Finding-Personal-Success/dp/1735725803 Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Claude Instagram: @thepowerofchoiceforsuccess Website: ClaudeBLarsonLLC.com Connect with Gretchen Email: [email protected] 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 College Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’