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Episode:

Bonus: Obsessed with High Quality Instruction
Category: Education
Duration: 00:40:46
Publish Date: 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Description:

In this special role-reversal episode, the mic is flipped—and the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Known for asking powerful questions, today’s guest steps into the hot seat to share a deep-rooted passion for high-quality instruction and why it’s the foundation of meaningful learning.

From lesson design to classroom culture, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what really moves the needle for student engagement and teacher confidence. It’s an honest, reflective look at why being “obsessed” with instruction isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention, impact, and growth.

Quotables

  • "Good teachers can become great. Great teachers can become greater. "
  • "Small changes have big results."
  • “It takes a lot of prep.“

Resources from this Episode:

Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success:  https://amzn.to/409AUCt

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