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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 33 MIN

Small But Mighty with Miriam Plotinsky

from The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education Leaders · host Be Podcast Network

Miriam Plotinsky is a National Board–certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. She’s currently an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.She’s the author of several books, including Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD).We talk about:Why Miriam wanted to write a book about "small but mighty" teaching practicesPhyllis Fagell said about the book, "Small but Mighty is an indispensable guide for any teacher who ever wished that doing the impossible felt more manageable.”What are some of the biggest challenges facing teachers today?“Habits over motivation” as key to successBeginning with beliefs - how teachers need to address their own beliefsBenefits of “habit stacking”How to make the habits practicalFind Small but Mighty from ASCD or wherever you get your books. About the guestMiriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and the author of several education books, including Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD). She is also a National Board–certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. She can be reached at https://miriamplotinsky.com About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt 

Miriam Plotinsky is a National Board–certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. She’s currently an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.She’s the author of several books, including Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD).We talk about:Why Miriam wanted to write a book about "small but mighty" teaching practicesPhyllis Fagell said about the book, "Small but Mighty is an indispensable guide for any teacher who ever wished that doing the impossible felt more manageable.”What are some of the biggest challenges facing teachers today?“Habits over motivation” as key to successBeginning with beliefs - how teachers need to address their own beliefsBenefits of “habit stacking”How to make the habits practicalFind Small but Mighty from ASCD or wherever you get your books. About the guestMiriam Plotinsky is an instructional specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland and the author of several education books, including Small but Mighty: How Everyday Habits Add Up to More Manageable and Confident Teaching (ASCD). She is also a National Board–certified teacher with additional certification in administration and supervision. She can be reached at https://miriamplotinsky.com About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt

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