Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Team

Featuring expert educators ready to share progressive tactics to reach more students. Teach Better Talk is created by teachers, and fueled by passion! Every week, Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas, of the Teach Better Team and www.teachbetter.com, chat with educators from all around the world, discussing failures, successes, exciting new tactics, and dishing out loads of tips, tricks, and advice for teachers of all levels.

  • 21 minutes 21 seconds
    From Conflict to Clarity: Strategies for Tough Conversations in School Leadership - School Administrators Mastermind Recap

    Join Chad and Jeff for a detailed recap of the Administrator Mastermind meeting that tackles a challenge every school leader faces: managing conflict and turning tough conversations into clear resolutions.

    This episode focuses on the powerful strategies shared by the group after one member opened up about dealing with an uncooperative and unprofessional staff situation.

    You'll learn actionable communication tactics, including:

    • How to structure a conversation to prevent immediate defensiveness and encourage transparency.

    • The technique of asking questions to confirm your own perception rather than attacking the other person's actions.

    • When and how to directly call out unprofessional or unproductive behavior to protect yourself and maintain boundaries.

    • The critical importance of not delaying difficult discussions, and what to do when things don't go as planned.

    Discover how a supportive peer network provides the crucial space to prepare for, and recover from, these challenging leadership moments.

    14 November 2025, 5:52 pm
  • 30 minutes 38 seconds
    BONUS - Joshua Stamper Shares the Launch of The Aspire To Lead Cohort

    This is a special episode of the Teach Better Talk Podcast where we're celebrate our good friend, Joshua Stamper, as he launches his new Aspire To Lead Cohort


    Learn more at https://joshstamper.com/leadership-cohorts/

    1 November 2025, 7:32 am
  • 53 minutes 34 seconds
    Strategic PD Planning - Chad Ostrowski and Darrin Peppard on The Road To Awesome Podcast.

    Enjoy this crossover episode with the Road To Awesome Podcast. Chad joins Dr. Darrin Peppard to dive deep into one of the most important leadership tasks schools face: planning professional development that actually moves the needle.Darrin and Chad unpack the mistakes too many schools make—like treating PD as a day, not a movement—and offer a practical, strategic approach to make learning stick all year long. You'll hear about:- How to build clarity into every phase of your PD plan- The power of tiered professional development- Why leaders must model differentiated support- How to avoid turning your PD initiative into “the villain”- Planning walkthroughs, building internal capacity, and protecting your time as a leader- And how Teach Better + Road to Awesome are partnering to offer aligned leadership and instructional growth

    Whether you’re a new principal or a veteran leader, this episode is packed with practical steps to help you develop PD that actually leads to instructional improvement.👉 Learn more and schedule a conversation at www.roadtoawesome.net👉 Connect with Chad and the Teach Better Team at www.teachbetter.com

    21 May 2025, 9:13 am
  • 31 minutes 34 seconds
    Learning Is Messy in Education & Entrepreneurship - With Kurtis Hewson of Jigsaw Learning.

    In this bonus episode, Jeff chats with speaker, author, and EDUcreator, Kurtis Hewson. Kurtis shares the lessons learned along his journey, how they have been impacting schools, and other stories from his journey as an entrepreneur.


    For more information on the EDUcreator Club+ Community, visit teachbetter.com/educreators.

    14 March 2025, 8:08 pm
  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    The Language of Behavior - Celebrating the new book from Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck.

    We are honored to help Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper celebrate their new book, "The Language of Behavior." The book was published by Jimmy Casas, Jeff Zoul, and the team over at ConnectEDD.

    13 February 2025, 4:31 pm
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    9 Ah-Ha Moments From My EDUcreator Journey So Far - With Andrea Bitner

    In this bonus episode, Jeff chats with speaker, author, and EDUcreator, Andrea Bitner. Andrea shares 9 "Ah-Ha" moments from her journey as an entrepreneur. For more information on the EDUcreator Club+ Community, visit teachbetter.com/educreators.

    4 February 2025, 9:56 pm
  • 6 minutes 16 seconds
    5 Benefits of Progressive Instruction for Modern Classrooms (audio blog)

    You're listening to a special audio blog episode of the podcast. To read the post, visit www.teachbetter.com.

    24 January 2025, 3:47 pm
  • 4 minutes 48 seconds
    Thrive in 2025L Lead with HOPE - by Dr. Brandi Kelly (Audio Blog)

    You're listening to a special audio blog episode of the podcast. To read the post, visit www.teachbetter.com.


    21 January 2025, 3:42 pm
  • 14 minutes 34 seconds
    Instructional Design is the Foundation of Classroom Management.

    Check out the recap here, and join for FREE at www.TeachBetter.com/mastermind
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    18 December 2024, 10:47 am
  • 11 minutes 19 seconds
    Clarifying language, actions, and the root causes of student behavior issues. School Administrator’s Mastermind Recap

    Check out the recap here, and join for FREE at www.TeachBetter.com/mastermind
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    11 December 2024, 12:20 pm
  • 19 minutes 34 seconds
    Helping Teachers Avoid Power Struggles with Students - School Administrators Mastermind

    Check out the recap here, and join for FREE at www.TeachBetter.com/mastermind
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    📱 Reach out to the Team at https://www.teachbetter.com
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    9 December 2024, 10:27 am
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