Season 2 Episode 2 Learning and Leadership Missy Jena with Guest Nathan Lang

Host explores the topic of leadership and learning with guest Dr. Nathan Lang. This episode captures the moments that defined and shaped Nathan’s aspirations in life and as a compassionate educator. Nathan’s 5 most popular tweets: 1. Many teachers spend their time searching for activities. The best teachers spend their time creating experiences. 2. Students would rather learn from a teacher who always treats them with respect than one who is always right. 3. Best practices lose their effectiveness when we use them as an excuse to keep doing what we've always been doing. 4. We don't need more hours in school, we need to do school differently with those hours. 5. If you're willing to teach in ways that others won't, you will have engagement that others don't. References to things mentioned by Guest or Host Join Nathan and his team for interactive Twitter Chats #leadupchat Saturdays at 6:30 am PST Preview tweets at #DivergEd Take Away Thought “When it’s important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” -Elon Musk Call To Action Explore Space for Thought Lounges in Your Classroom- visit http://www.calmversation.com Nathan's Social Media Twitter @Nalang1 Producer Ryan Jobson