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  • Episode 1: Best Year Ever! or Bust Overview
    2023/08/17

    In this episode I give you a quick overview of what this podcast series is about and will describe what "Best Year Ever!" looked like in my classroom and have you start creating a clear vision of what you will want it to look like in yours. I will also start to explain how you can make every year, as a teacher, your "Best Year Ever!" by helping your students make it their "Best Year Ever!" And in the following episodes, I will share with you (in detail) the same powerful game-plan and strategies I used in my classroom each year to Make It Happen--despite any and all challenges I encountered.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    29 分
  • Episode 2: The Importance of Creating a Shared Vision/Mission With Your Students
    2023/08/27

    This episode explains WHY it is important to think of yourself as a leader with a team to lead in your classroom. I will explain the necessary steps to convert your GRAND Vision into a SHARED Vision and Mission that will engage your team to work with you to make it the Best Year Ever!

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    32 分
  • Episode 3: Tap Into the Power of Team
    2023/09/03

    This episode will discuss the importance and power of using a Team Approach to tap into the power of team. This will help create a positive, safe learning environment where your students feel a strong sense of belonging that will help them thrive throughout the year.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    32 分
  • Bonus Episode: The Babysitter Story
    2023/09/03

    This is the bonus episode that I promised to share in Episode 3. It tells the story of the first time I played on a winning team and discovered the POWER OF TEAM. That influenced his teaching to use the team approach in his classroom.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    23 分
  • Episode 4: Take Time to Build Your Team
    2023/09/10

    This episode will discuss the importance of taking time to start building your group of students into a close-knit team by using games and icebreakers to get to know each other in fun playful way. This is the first crucial step needed in the process of creating a positive, safe learning environment to get your students comfortable working closely together throughout the school year. I will discuss further steps and strategies to help build your team in future episodes.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    28 分
  • Episode 5: Teach, Model, Practice Team Procedures
    2023/09/17

    In this episode you will learn how well-defined procedures will help cut down on frustration and wasted time in your classroom which will give you more time to teach and more importantly, it will give your students more time to learn.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    26 分
  • Episode 6: Establish and Enforce Team Rules
    2023/09/24

    In this episode you will learn why it is important to establish and consistently enforce team rules and consequences in your classroom to help create a safe learning environment. This strategy will cut down on a lot of wasted learning time and provide clear boundaries for your students to thrive in.


    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    28 分
  • Episode 7: Setting the Table for Success - 30 Day Challenge
    2023/10/02

    In this Episode, l will help you create your own personalized plan and challenge you to implement it for 30 days to help set the table for success in your classroom.

    I would LOVE to hear about any of your SUCCESS STORIES and STRATEGIES you are experiencing in your classroom this year as you work to make it the "Best Year Ever!" and/or any questions or feedback you would like to share regarding this week's podcast episode. Here are three places you can contact me:

    Website: https://www.bestyearever.net
    Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net
    Facebook Page: (Best Year Ever!)

    Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"

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    27 分