What you’re going to need is a piece of paper, Evernote, notes app, or whatever it is you use to take notes, because you’re going to want every bit of this information!  If you’ve ever stepped foot inside the classroom, you are very aware that building relationships with students is important. However, a successful relationship with your students can be very difficult to achieve. So much hinders on the relationships we have with our students; from their academic performance, to behavior inside and outside of the classroom. It is no secret, that those educators with the best relationships ..read more

You might be saying to yourself “No way! Absolutely not!” But I’m here to tell you that it is possible! Not 50%, not 60%, not even 75%, but a 100% standardized test pass-rate in math, and 71% pass-rate in reading, up from 40%. What’s more amazing is that this was all done in one school year! How you say? Well I’m glad you asked! Today’s Guest: Ms. Shanika Freeman is a stellar educator out of Georgia who walks us through exactly what she did to get the highest pass-rate in consecutive school-years, which was 100% in math and 71% in reading. She does this with the use of well-planned centers, re ..read more

You know how you get into your classroom at the beginning of the year, and all of your students are right at the level they need to be? Everyone’s on grade-level, student engagement is a breeze, and of course everyone loves to read, right?!  Right… That’s in a perfect world, and we are far from a perfect world. In actually, when we get into the classroom we find that our students and their specific abilities vary greatly, to say the least!  We go to college, study hard for 4 years or more, and walk into the classroom with this fire in our eyes ready to change the world because we bel ..read more

In this episode, educator-entrepreneur Matt Halpern helps us to understand how he runs a profitable business that allows him to operate in his purpose.  As a full-time entrepreneur, Matt walks us through his process to market himself as the product, land contracts and even turn them into recurring speaking/presentation opportunities. He also offers some practical strategies for those just getting started as speakers or presenters in the education space, and what you can do to get in the game - now! Connect with Matt Halpern: Website: https://www.matthalperneducation.com/ Instagram: https ..read more

In this episode, Atlanta entrepreneur Alexis Lee walks us through her process of being a calculated risk-taker. She was working full time, raising her daughter as a single mother and still managed to operate several thriving businesses that allowed her to operate in her purpose and eventually become a full time entrepreneur. Now, she collects checks in the mail on a regular basis (aka Mailbox Money!) with several streams of impact and income. Find out how you can do the same through strategic planning and the right mindset - even if you’ve never done it before.  Learn more about Alexis Le ..read more

In this episode we talk with school psychologist turned entrepreneur, Dr. Byron McClure, founder and creator of Lessons for SEL. His venture into entrepreneurship was the result of a huge gap in the literature and across products where youth of color were not represented. So he did something about it - he decided to design his own SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons where youth of color (especially Black males), as well as students who are LGBTQ, homeless, in the foster care system, and from high-poverty communities could see themselves represented.  Basically, he wanted to create an ..read more

In this episode I am speaking with Dr. Stephanie Boyce of The FRESH Classroom. She explains how she built her education consulting business and how she strategically balances being a wife, mother and entrepreneur.  Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce is an edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life. For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized people with a focus on educational spaces. She currently serves as the Chief Education Officer ..read more

I know, I know - you're looking for a sign. Well guess what? This is it! Let me be the first to tell you that one of the biggest mistakes made in trying to become a successful entrepreneur is waiting until “the right time”. I heard it put this way and I’ll share the sentiment with you now - the best time to start was years ago, whenever it was you first had the desire to be a speaker. The second best time to start is now!  In this episode we jump right into one of the most critical elements to fueling your success as an educator-entrepreneur. Truthfully, there is a lot to learn and you ma ..read more

Teach Hustle Inspire Radio presents “Build On The Side”. A show to help you learn the habits and skills needed to build a profitable business business as an educator, even if you’re working full time.  On this show, we get into the tips, ideas, opportunities and strategies of those that have successfully generated extra income as educators, and how you can too…even while working full time!  Follow us on all social media platforms:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachHustleInspire/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShaunWoodly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teac ..read more