Connecting with Students Through Empathy with Kurt Bascom

Episode 84In episode 84, I interview Kurt Bascom (@kbasc118), a middle school social studies teacher and varsity football coach in the Bronx, New York. During the episode, we discussed the importance empathy plays in connecting with students, student engagement through storytelling, using technology, and maintaining a growth mindset when teaching over time despite the challenges.This episode is sponsored by Midwest Teachers Institute. MTI offers the most affordable state-accredited graduate courses on the market for salary enhancement, state certification, and continued education. Visit https://www.midwestteachersinstitute.org/leaderoflearning to save $30 off your first course.For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode84.To watch video versions of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtubeDownload a FREE copy of my eBook, “Transforming Education One Mindset at a Time” and subscribe to the Leader Of Learning newsletter by visiting https://leaderoflearning.com/news!For more information about how to support this podcast, visit https://leaderoflearning.com/support, or visit https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kit to consider becoming an official sponsor.To leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-of-learning/id1243021772Android user? Leave a rating and review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leader-of-learning-532116To connect with the guest:Kurt’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/kbasc118Kurt’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/socialstudiesbascomKurt’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC342s90IJ8cmRn-65sAengQTo follow Leader Of Learning on social media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreinessInstagram - https://instagram.com/dr_kreinessFacebook - https://facebook.com/leaderoflearningLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/dankreinessThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.comMusic credits: https://www.purple-planet.com