167: Breaking through the comfort zone. - Becky Thal chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

5th grade teacher, and Teach Better Team Member, Becky Thal, chats with us about constantly evolving, getting connected to the team, and breaking through her comfort zone.

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Episode Highlights 0:43 - Discussing the #TeamJeff vs #TeamRae debate - Choose your side at www.teachbetterswag.com! 3:13 - Highlighting Mark Heller (@mheller2115) 6:35 - Previewing the episode with Becky Thal. 10:55 - Becky introduces herself. 13:35 - Becky shares how she got connected with, and joined the team. 17:07 - Becky's failure: Not having a broad vision of what is out there for educators. 21:50 - Becky's success: Going after things. Sending Jeff an email. 24:33 - What's keeping Becky excited about education right now: The freedom and flexibility to be creative. 30:35 - Becky's advice for teachers: Absorbed as much as you can, but also don't be afraid to offer your opinion on things. 33:00 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 40:38 - How to connect with Becky. Becky's Recommendations EdTech Tool: All things Google Suite. Book: "Kids Deserve It" by Adam Welcome and Todd Nesloney "Be The One" by Ryan Sheehy "Teach Your Class Off" by CJ Reynolds Who to Follow on Social Media: @thekevinjbutler @doneppsEDU YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog:  TeachBetter.com Real Rap with Reynolds edsurge.com edutopia.org Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Shut it down at a certain time. Best piece of advice you've ever received: Be better today than you were yesterday. Be better tomorrow than you were today. Links to Connect With Becky Twitter: @mrsrthal--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message