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The Inspirational Educators Podcast
by Nancy Mikhail
Welcome to The Inspirational Educators Podcast! My name is Nancy Mikhail, a life-long educator helping teachers reach all learners through simple, yet effective and proven teaching strategies that you can implement in your classroom. These strategies and tips will engage, teach and motivate your students. Thank you for being here!Connect with me:Instagram: nancymikhaileduFacebook: nancymikhaileduTikTok: [email protected] www.nancymikhail.com for project-based learning resources and more information on educator support!
Episodes
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93 | 10 Activity Ideas to Implement in ANY Lesson
Want to take your lessons from meh to memorable? In this episode, I'm sharing 10 powerful and practical activities that will instantly boost engagement in any classroom—no matter what subject or grade level you teach. These strategies are easy to plan, adaptable to any topic, and guaranteed to...
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92 | 4 Things I Wish I Knew As A New Teacher
These 4 things I wish I knew as a new teacher could be a GAME changer for your class! I address students well-being, classwork and creativity in this video.Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or email [email protected] to book...
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91 | Top Tips on Creating Relationships with Your Students
Why is it so important to take time to create meaningful relationships with your students? For one thing, it tremendously helps behavior in the classroom! In this episode, we dive into the research and some quick and practical ways to improve relationships with your students. Book your next...
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90 | Writing Strategies with Lisa Collum
Join me as I chat with Lisa Collum, founder of Top Score Writing, a nationwide highly effective writing program. Lisa has one of the most interesting educational journey's. From beginning at a Title I school and helping students succeed in 100% writing achievement, to getting investigated by the...
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89 | Help Your Students Become Self-Thinkers!
To help students reach their maximum capabilities, we must help them learn to think on their own. In this episode, you'll find out some simple, yet effective ways to foster students independence. Book your next hands-on, interactive educational workshop with NMEDU! Visit www.nancymikhail.com or...
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88 | Inquiry Mindset with Trevor Mackenzie
Are you wanting to find ways to increase your students' curiosity, questioning, thinking and collaboration skills? The Inquiry Mindset Method may be just the method for you. No matter what grade level or subject(s) you teach, Inquiry Mindset can mold into your teaching and students' learning....
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87 | 6 Ways to Help You Push Through Struggles
Have you ever tried working on something and you just stop? You don't know what it is, but you feel this sudden overwhelm and don't really know how to continue. This is totally normal and I talk about why this happens and 6 ways to push through to get to the next level. Book your next hands-on,...
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86 | Building Thinking Classrooms with Dr. Peter Liljedahl
This interview was so popular, that I had to bring it back! Thinking Classrooms is a dynamic model in which students are collaboratively working together to learn and solve problems. Students are standing around the classroom, working on whiteboards in groups of 3 and problem-solving. Thinking...
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85 | Start With *This* For Student Success
When students aren't on task and misbehaving we automatically think: they just don't care. But there is so much more to it than that. Today, Nancy discusses 3 questions to think about when planning and executing your lessons to make a HUGE difference in student learning and connection. Book Your...
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84 | Evidence-Based Reading Strategies with Heidi Jane
Today I chat with Heidi Jane, founder of Droppin' Knowledge with Heidi, about vital foundational reading skills that all teachers need to know. The best part is that all of Heidi's methods and resources are backed by evidence and research. Whether you're a primary teacher or teach older students,...
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83 | End the Year Strong!
There’s no doubt there's a big morale problem in the teacher world. From student behavior to admin problems, teachers are having a hard time being positive. Now whether this is you lately or you feel content, this episode is for you. Today, Nancy talks about 6 actionable ways to boost your morale...
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82 | 4 Ways To Simplify Teaching
Teaching is a big job! You're faced with so much responsibility, ideas and pressure. In today's episode, Nancy goes over what you can do to simplify your day-to-day and truly enjoy teaching in a simple way. You got this! Register for the online, live event THIS Saturday: Implementing…
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81 | Battling Students' Low Attention Span
Listen for engaging ways to increase your students' attention span, PLUS the deeper reason your students aren't paying attention. Download the Engagement Freebie at www.nancymikhail.com/engage Register for the online, live event: Implementing Project-based learning In Your Classroom at...
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80 | Step-By-Step to Implement PBL
In this chat with David Johnson, on his live show, we chatted all things project-based learning. We talked about how to implement project-based learning step-by-step, benefits and how this would look in your classroom. Looking to book your next PD? Check out…
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Trailer
Welcome to The Inspirational Educators Podcast! Thank you so much for joining me. In this podcast we talk about: practical teaching methods tons of ideas and freebies interview influential educators we can learn from step-by-step instruction on implementing new methods community of like-minded...
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79 | Try These 4 Ways to Include All Your Students In Every Lesson
Do you have a curriculum you have to adhere to and have a hard time resonating with? Maybe the curriculum is good, but you want to find a way to make sure ALL of your students are getting the most out of what you're teaching, not just some. In today's episode I talk about 4 ways you can elevate…
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78 | Implementing STEAM In Your Class
Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me: Instagram: nancymikhailedu Facebook: nancymikhailedu TikTok: nancymikhailedu [email protected] Are you ready to up-level learning and engagement in your classroom? STEAM is an excellent way...
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77 | Reaching All Types of Learners
In every classroom, there are certain students that are "hard to reach." You've tried so many strategies, but it's challenging to really connect with them and find out how to best teach them. In today's episode, we discuss 5 different learner types and how to really be able to connect with them…
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76 | 3 Strategies for Unlocking Academic Success
There are 3 main components we can focus on as educators to help our students truly succeed. Through my 5 step framework, you'll gain the tools to know exactly what students need to ultimately succeed. Today's episode is a webinar I recently gave on really helping students think, create and be...
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75 | Ignite Curiosity in History & Science
There is one essential component when it comes to teaching history and science. Knowing this component, along with the practices outlined in today's episode is a surefire way to ignite interest and curiosity in history and science with your students in any grade! Listen to part 1 of simple swaps...
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74 | Simple Swaps for Reading, Vocab and Spelling
Often times, we might do certain practices in our class because that's the way it's always been done...but do those practices really work? In today's episode, I go over some simple swaps you can do in reading, vocab and spelling. What are some of your favorite practices in these areas? Listen to...
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73 | Elevate Writing For Your Students
Writing can be daunting to students at times. Thinking of what to write, knowing how to break down ideas, connect with and love writing can be so challenging for students. In this episode, I talk about a couple of simple practices you can implement to help your students truly grow their love for...
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72 | Design Thinking with John Spencer
Design Thinking is an innovative way to encourage students to think in a systematic way and increase critical life and thinking skills that students really should practice. But design thinking is more than that... Dr. John Spencer, author and keynote speaker, explains how design thinking really...
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71 | The Simple Teaching Method
Planning the best lessons doesn't have to be hard or overwhelming. In today's episode, I outline a simple framework to ensure you get the most out of your planning time! Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me: Instagram…
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70 | Math in Real Life + Building Student Relationships with Fareed Elmasry
Have any of your students ever asked, "Why do we need to learn this math?" I'm guessing you've heard that at some point. Today I chat with Fareed Elmasry, math teacher and current recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and he talks about how to effectively incorporate math into the real…
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69 | Perspective is Everything
This can be a game changer in helping you with your students on a daily basis, and even in your personal life! Listen to today's quick but powerful message on how perspective can really change the trajectory of the day! Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at...
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68 | Differentiation Strategies You Can Implement Today
In this episode of The Inspirational Educators Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of differentiation strategies and explore actionable techniques that you can implement right now to ensure that all students are thriving. Ensuring that each and every student learns is so vital for a…
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67 | Disruptive Thinking In Our Classrooms With Eric Sheninger
In the ever-shifting world of education, it's pretty common for administrators and teachers to stick to what they know, keeping with the tried-and-true methods. Eric Sheninger offers a fresh perspective on education and learning. Eric, author of Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms, provides...
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66 | Tackle Student Behavior Once and For All
When students disrupt the class, whether it be through talking to their friends or not paying attention, it can really disrupt the class and make it hard to teach and other students to learn. In this week's episode I talk about the root causes of students being disruptive and things you can do to...
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How Gratitude Can Make Your Life Better
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in every week. I am keeping this episode short and sweet since this is a time to relax and unwind. Listen to this short and sweet message to see how gratitude can improve your day-to-day. Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free…
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Managing Your Time During This Busy Season
Even the most organized people need to refocus and make a new plan at times - especially during this busy season. In today's episode, I outline my method for prioritizing and eliminating my "to-do's" and in turn has caused me to be much more clear-headed and enjoy this season. Sign up for my…
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Set Up Student Group Work In Your Class for Success!
Have you tried implementing group work in your classroom but it just didn't work out? Or do you want to implement more group work, but don't know where to really start? In this episode we dive into how to set up group work for ultimate success. Sign up for our weekly newsletter with tips and free...
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5 Components for Ultimate Student Success
Are you ready to transform the way you support your students? Today, I talk about my 5-step framework designed to unlock the full potential of every learner. These are the core issues that often hinder student success and we talk about tools that equip educators with actionable strategies to help...
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Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess
Author of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess joins us today and talks about how teachers can tap back into their true passions, teach and reach kids in a way that motivates them and excites them for learning and how we can combat one of the biggest problems in education today. Personally, this…
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59 | How to Reach Every Student In Every Lesson
Making sure we are able to reach all students in one lesson could definitely be a challenge. You have different personalities, challenges and learning styles amongst your students. In this episode, I go over how you can ensure you reach more students with every lesson and how to be more of a...
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58 | Simple Swaps to Elevate Your Teaching
Did you know that there are simple swaps you can make to elevate your teaching so your students can better understand the content? In today's episode, I go over a major problem in education and what teachers can do about it to immensely improve teaching and learning in their classrooms. What are...
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57 | Using Your Educator Expertise with Dr. Will Deyamport, III
You're an expert! As educators, we hold a unique set of skills and you may be really good at one specific thing. So why not use it to your advantage and create a business out of it? Today I speak with Dr. Will Deyamport about what it takes to be an edupreneur. He goes through step-by-step and...
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56 | Why is Finland's Education System Ranked So High?
Finland's education ranking has always been intriguing. What are they doing that's ranking them so high? The better question is what can we do within our own classrooms and schools to become even better educators? Listen to this episode on details of the Finnish education system and what the...
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55 | To Take Recess Away or Not? That is the Question.
Today I talk about concrete things you can do when your students don't do homework or misbehave in class. Find out the research on the benefits of recess and how much kids NEED recess to thrive. If you found this helpful, feel free to pass on to a teacher friend! Sign up for my weekly newsletter...
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54 | Keeping Your Spark and Joy in Education with Kasiopia Moore
It's easy to let negativity and overwhelm cloud our vision and love for education. But Kasiopia Moore brings a whole new outlook in the way we think and approach each and every day. Kasiopia talks about how she treats every day and gives 3 practical tips on working towards keeping our spark and…
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53 | The Power of Making Mistakes
Part of the learning process is for students to make mistakes. Find out 4 tips to help students when they make a mistake. If you found this helpful, feel free to pass on to a teacher friend! Sign up for my weekly newsletter with tips and free resources at www.nancymikhail.com Connect with me:...
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52 | Creating Your Own Curriculum
What if you could plan and teach in a way that serves all of your students? Follow my simple plan to set up your very own curriculum in a step-by-step way. In this episode I lay out everything you need to know from A to Z in planning your very own curriculum for your students to have a successful...
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51 | Setting Goals for the New School Year
As you enter into the new school year, you are looking forward to a fresh start with great students, in hopes of running a smooth classroom. You may have ideas and visions of what you plan to achieve and you create goals of how you want to improve in your classroom But when we plan too much at…
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50 | The 5 Components of a Successful Classroom
What does it take to make a classroom really successful? Well, I'll tell you it's not just one factor but many. In this episode, I outline my framework of 5 Components of a Successful Classroom. What are your thoughts on this? Sign up for our weekly newsletter with tips, strategies and special...
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49 | A Vital Skill Students Need to Learn This Year
This one skill will help your students be wildly successful for the rest of their lives. As educators, it's important to not only teach our students, but teach them how to think. Building Thinking Classrooms Episode:...
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48 | Scheduling and Perspective - In and Out of the Classroom
This episode is a good kickstart to planning your time effectively and in a way that truly works for you. Having a plan in place really makes all the difference and in today's episode I lay out exactly what that entails. Follow for daily tips and strategies: LinkedIn: nancymikhail FB group:...
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47 | What It Takes to Become an Edupreneur with Krystal Allen
Today I chat with Krystal Allen about her journey from being a teacher to now running a multi-figure, global consulting firm. She not only talks about the practical component of starting a business, but some vital deep, inner work that we must take in order to really go down this path. If you're...
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46 | Favorite Practices for Teaching Reading, Writing, etc.
I share my most favorite practices for teaching reading, writing, history, science and math. These are tried and true, simple to implement, yet highly effective. All of my practices aim to be meaningful, substantial and engaging. Sign up for freebies mentioned in the episode at…
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45 | Teaching is An Art
There are many types of different art forms. From the visual types of art to irreplaceable skills. In today's episode I talk about 3 components of how teaching is an art. Share with a teacher who will find this helpful! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter filled with tips and freebies at...
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44 | 3 Research-Backed Teaching Methods to Implement
As a teacher, you probably try all sorts of methods and hope they work, right? Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. It's even better when it's backed by research. In today's episode, I talk about 3 teaching methods backed by research to solidify any misconceptions or doubt that these…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Inspirational Educators Podcast! My name is Nancy Mikhail, a life-long educator helping teachers reach all learners through simple, yet effective and proven teaching strategies that you can implement in your classroom. These strategies and tips will engage, teach and motivate your students. Thank you for being here!Connect with me:Instagram: nancymikhaileduFacebook: nancymikhaileduTikTok: [email protected] www.nancymikhail.com for project-based learning resources and more information on educator support!
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