Why Little Moments Make a Big Difference in Education
Episode 403 of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, hosted by Studer Education, titled "Why Little Moments Make a Big Difference in Education" was published on August 25, 2025 and runs 15 minutes.
August 25, 2025 ·15m · Accelerate Your Performance
Summary
This week, we close our series celebrating the release of Quint Studer and Dr. Janet Pilcher's book, The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers. In this moving episode, Dr. Pilcher shares two more powerful stories about the educators who shape our lives. First, hear from Dr. Pat Greco as she recalls how the simple moments of connection from caring educators helped her find belonging during a childhood of frequent moves. Then, a story from chapter 3 of the book, as Dr. Charlotte Boling shares ...
Episode Description
This week, we close our series celebrating the release of Quint Studer and Dr. Janet Pilcher's book, The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers. In this moving episode, Dr. Pilcher shares two more powerful stories about the educators who shape our lives.
First, hear from Dr. Pat Greco as she recalls how the simple moments of connection from caring educators helped her find belonging during a childhood of frequent moves. Then, a story from chapter 3 of the book, as Dr. Charlotte Boling shares her personal experience with a fifth-grade teacher who went above and beyond to meet both her academic and emotional needs after a family tragedy.
This episode addresses questions such as:
- Why are a teacher's "little moments" often the ones that leave the most lasting impression?
- How can educators create a sense of security and belonging for students during times of change?
Recommended Resources: Beyond the Ordinary: A 400th Episode Reflection, The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers, The Lasting Impact of a Caring Educator
Purchase The Extraordinary Gift: Our Teachers at https://studereducation.com/books.
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