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My BAD

Summary: Where extraordinary educators talk about how and what they learn from sharing their own mistakes. Hosted by Jon Harper

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 I Shamed a Student in Front of the Entire Class | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:09

Sometimes when we feel drained, our worst reactions surface. On this day, I felt disrespected and I mishandled my student. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @edifiedlistener @bamradionetwork Sherri Spelic teaches Elementary Physical Education at an international school in Vienna, Austria. She blogs at edifiedlister.blog and hosts the publication "Identity, Education and Power on Medium.com.

 I Thought I Knew What Was Happening: I Was Clueless | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:49

I punished a veteran teacher for missing a professional development session. I thought I understood what was happening. I didn't. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @mrsmeganmorgan @bamradionetwork Megan Morgan is a Lead Support Teacher for Davenport Community School District, which means she supports teachers in leadership roles in their school. Megan blogs about her journey as a wife, mom, teacher and food adventurer at mrsmeganmorgan.wordpress.com

 I Judged, Labeled, and Gave Up On a Student: I Was Wrong | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:09

When one of my students refused to take an advanced course, I lost faith in him and expressed it. I realized later how my response impacted his life. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Jon Bergmann is a globally respected active learning thought leader. His twelve books are translated into 13 languages and have sold over 100,000 copies. Jon received the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence and has traveled over 700,000 miles helping educators and school systems learn how to reach every student, in every classroom, every day. He spent 24 years as a science teacher before becoming a district technology facilitator.

 Wrestling with Me, My Feelings, and Self Doubt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:05

I struggle with self-doubt, worry, and fear. I haven't been able to overcome these, but here's what I've learned about how to manage them. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @tsschmidty @bamradionetwork Kara Knollmeyer is a school administrator in St. Louis, MO and the author of Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve.

 I Mastered Starting Things, But Too Often Failed to Finish | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:16

I was trying to do so many things at once that I became known as the guy who often didn't deliver what he promised. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @tsschmidty @bamradionetwork Dr. Todd Schmidt is the grateful principal at Harbor View Elementary in Corona del Mar, CA. A proud husband and father, in his spare time, he likes reading, exercising, playing golf badly, and being a long-suffering San Diego Chargers and Padres fan!

 I Thought I Was Okay Until I Blew Up with Our New Principal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:42

I was stressed and challenged, but I was sure I had everything under control. Then one day I walked into my principal's office and snapped. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @swhiteCMS @bamradionetwork Susan White is currently the middle school math instructional technology coach for my school district. She is entering her 24th year of teaching. She is a contributor to FLR Magazine.

 I Was Too Focused on "Appearing" to Be a Great Teacher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:27

I was always the youngest teacher in my school and the other teachers seemed to have it all together. I wanted my peers to think that I was a great teacher. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Daniel Jones is a middle school social studies and reading/language arts teacher. He is a Master Flip Educator and has been teaching in the classroom for the past 13 years. He is an FLGI International Faculty Member, Master Flip Educator, and author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learning: An Insanely Simple Guide. He earned his master's degree from the American College of Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Digital Teaching and Learning.

 I Failed to Make My Expectations Clear, and It Got Ugly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:45

I didn't take the time to build relationships and set expectations which led to a big disconnect with my team. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership and its impact on teacher engagement, student learning, and school culture.

 I Thought My Job Was To Support Students, Not Teachers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:59

It's all about the kiddos, right? I was devastated when I didn't get promoted because I put students first. Eventually, I saw the light. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @SteeleThoughts @bamradionetwork Danny Steele has been in public education for 25 years, the last 7 as a principal. He is currently principal of Thompson Sixth Grade Center in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama.

 Defiant Student: I Won the Power Struggle, But Lost the Relationship | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:52

When my student became defiant, I decided to put him in his place. I thought I won the power struggle. I didn't. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @MrHabegger @bamradionetwork Jake Habegger is an 8th Grade Flipped Mastery History Teacher whose goal is to invigorate student learning by meeting them where they are by using technology. Jake is a founding member of the International Faculty with the Flipped Learning Global Initiative (FLGI) and is also one of the “Top 100 K-12 Teachers Leading Flipped Learning Worldwide.”

 I Made a Big Thing Out of a Small Thing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:40

I'm a pretty easy going guy who typically doesn't sweat the small stuff, but on this day I did. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @bkulak11 @bamradionetwork Brian Kulak is the Chief Academic Officer of a K-12 district in NJ. Before that, he taught high school English and journalism for 15 years. He is the founder of leveluplead.com, a teaching and leadership blog and was a featured speaker at NCTE/CEL and ECET2NJPA, and has written for Edutopia and Educational Viewpoints.

 I Was Hearing, But I Wasn't Listening to the Voices That Mattered | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:13

I was a superintendent elected to lead. I considered my election a mandate and chose not to listen to those who didn't vote for me. This was one of the biggest mistakes I've made in my career. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Jay_Eitner @bamradionetwork Jay Eitner is the 2015 Educators Choice National Superintendent of the Year, believing in hiring the best getting people what they need, and getting out of the way. He is an author, speaker, and educational gamer.

 Listening to Understand Instead of Listening to Respond | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:23

The conflict with my colleague spun out of control because I was more focused on making my point than hearing what she had experienced. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @RACzyz @bamradionetwork Rich Czyz is author of The Four O’Clock Faculty: A ROGUE Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development and Co-Founder of the Four O’Clock Faculty Blog. He is an Elementary Principal in New Jersey and is passionate about engaging all stakeholders in meaningful and relevant learning opportunities.

 I Took Disciplinary Action with a Student that Was Too Extreme | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:19

I may have profoundly changed a student's life, but not for the better. I believe I was overly punitive. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @Joshua__Stamper @bamradionetwork Joshua Stamper is an assistant principal at Renner Middle School in Plano, TX and I have been an administrator for 5 years and in education for 13. I am the host of the podcast, “Aspire: The leadership Development podcast” and contributor to the Passion Project blog.

 I Was Trying to Prove Myself, But I Came Off As Insecure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:47

I was so focused on trying to prove myself that I didn't see how I was impacting how my peers and administrators perceived my actions. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @stringer_andrea @bamradionetwork Andrea Stringer is a professional learning coach, who believes that an educator's professional learning should be personalised and empowering. Her active involvement on social media and the TeachMeet movement has provided her with the opportunity to connect with local and international professional

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