Join us for the inspiring conclusion of "Classroom Catalysts: Strategies for Empowered Teachers." In this final episode of the mini-series, we emphasize the importance of continuous professional development and staying connected with your teaching community. Discover actionable takeaways for embracing your role as a catalyst, prioritizing lifelong …

Join host Hannah in this episode of the Green and Growing podcast as we explore the transformative concept of the Learning Loop 🔄 Discover the core elements that make up the Learning Loop - learning, applying, feedback, and relearning - and how they can enhance the learning experience. Learn how educators and instructional designers can use the Lea…

Friends, let's delve into the digital realm with Tech-Infused Classrooms: Enhancing Learning with Technology 💻 Learn how to harness the power of technology to boost student engagement and participation while preparing them for a tech-driven world. We'll guide you through practical strategies for integrating digital tools into your lessons, tailored…

You might have heard that Germinate is coming back in January. Here is a quick overview of what to expect at Empowered!

Let's embark on a journey into the world of education and innovation with "Bridging Disciplines: The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration." ⛵️ Join us as we explore the profound impact of collaborative learning across diverse fields. Discover how fostering a culture of innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration brings forth fresh perspe…

Did you know that almost 50% of teachers feel unprepared to manage their classrooms?! Friend, do I have good news for you. There IS a way to build positive relationships with students, increase learning, and improve your classroom culture. Listen to today’s episode to learn classroom strategies that you can implement in your classroom TODAY so that…

Discover effective strategies and techniques that go beyond words to captivate your students' attention, foster a positive learning environment, and ensure active participation. Whether you're an educator or a student, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion on the subtle yet impactful ways to enhance classroom dynamics and keep everyone …

Prepare for an electrifying episode where we dive into the thrilling world of catalysts and their power to ignite communities. In this exhilarating exploration, we uncover the secrets behind what makes a catalyst tick and how they set off a chain reaction of connection and belonging. Discover the science and magic behind catalysts in our lives, whe…

Did you know that 96% of schools hold at least one fundraiser per year? And of those 96% of schools, 1 out of 3 say their school has 5 or more fundraisers per year. That’s a lot of fundraisers! There may be a way for you to gather new fundraising ideas that will allow you to stand out and make some cash for your classroom, club and beyond. Our down…

What if I told you there was a way that you could head into fundraising season with new and fresh ideas? Well friend, there IS a way! We brought back a highly rated Germinate Conference session from Tessa Meyer all about Fundraising Tips and Tricks just for you this fundraising season. Whether you have just started fundraising, are starting up in j…

Disruption means to provoke change. A mission is an important assignment. Join us on this podcast episode to see if you are on a mission to cause disruption!

Get started learning all the Social Emotional Learning things from our SEL specialist teacher Katie Green!

Join Laura as she chats all about SAE Visits!

This question is brought up every year, at almost every call the G&G is on with teachers. How can I manage my job and my life well? Hannah has the tips to get you closer to your goal today on the podcast!

You probably get evaluated on personalized learning you provide your students. What if that task we even easier? Listen to Sarah's mini-training today to see how you can do JUST that!

Day 3: Ag Teacher How To's Week "How to get your students to listen, no matter what"

Join Cassidy for Day 2 and learn how you can save some time next school year and still create engaging lessons!

Dive into the first day of Ag Teacher How To's week with Sarah. Have you ever equated successful programs with the amount of plaques on the wall, banners hanging from the ceiling or trophies in the thropy case? Are you ready to get a new perspective on what success is? Take a listen and share your takeaways on IG and tag @greenandgrowingedu…

Welcome to summer ☀️ agriculture teachers!This is your season of growth, renewal, and opportunity! As the school year draws to a close, it's time to shift gears, recharge, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Let’s explore three essential aspects for you to lean into this summer: rest, reflect, and get ready. By embracing these elements, you…

Are you afraid of going all in? Listen to this episode to get encouraged and excited to take the leap!

In this episode, we dive into the common myths and misconceptions surrounding the act of asking for help. Join us as we debunk these beliefs and explore the true power and benefits of seeking assistance. Myth #1: Asking for help is a sign of weakness. Myth #2: If they aren't from my state, they can't help me. Myth #3: Other people are busy, and I d…

Do you ever feel like you don’t try a new thing in fear of failing? I get it, it’s a common response. There is a way to get out of the funk of not trying. And it can be done in three simple steps. Listen in to find out how.

Light up your end of the school year with 'The Bonfire'🔥- the ultimate celebration for teachers to burn the bad and embrace the good! Join us as we virtually gather around the flames, letting go of the stress and struggles of the past year and basking in the glow of our achievements. No need to dress up, just come as you are and let the warmth of c…

Listen in on this session on Germinate 2020 with Abby & Blake Campbell! Learn how you can empower yourself (and your officers) to communicate the value of your chapter to the world!Link for your content calendar template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PAd9EbHSsZxSanK5VfKA_oiIDI9IG9pii0F_eocqgCs/copy…

You heard me right. Sales skills are teacher skills. 👏🏻 And I will scream it from the rooftops. 🏢 Wanna know why?? Check out the latest episode of Green and Growing! 🎧

Just yesterday an agriculture teacher beamed as she told me how she used to dread parent communication and now that she​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Tried something new​​​​​​​​ Had a mentor ​​​​​​​​ Got around an encouraging community and ​​​​​​​​ Had a positive attitude…​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ She feels empowered on those calls.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Having that kind of…

We all want to be green and growing, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to go next! Check out our podcast episode #152 as Jessica shares more about the various professional growth opportunities in the world of being an Ag teacher! #greenandgrowing #podcast #spotify #applepodcast #anchor #googlepodcast #weekly #VC #spotlightteacher #MVC #QHT…

Do you have that one cousin that always comes off as passive aggressive? Or that aunt that thinks her cooking is great but it’s really not? They most definitely are not self-aware. But we aren’t talking about them on this episode, we are talking about you!

It's a THROWBACK to one of our favorite Germinate Nation Chapter sessions with Janyel Taylor 🌱 Feeling like the National Chapter Program is a huge undertaking and you have no idea where to get started? If so, this session is for you! The National Chapter Program allows FFA chapters to develop well-rounded members through diverse activities in Growi…

Want a peek behind the scenes of Green and Growing Education? Come get a little glimpse at what’s been going on!

The new year is here and after a few weeks out of the classroom, it can be a bit difficult to reign your students back in and get them fully engaged in your lessons.After all, students have just gone from being hyped up on Christmas candy, holiday fun and staying up too late to jumping back into early alarm clocks and are expected to be on their be…

The new year is here and after a few weeks out of the classroom, it can be a bit difficult to reign your students back in and get them fully engaged in your lessons. After all, students have just gone from being hyped up on Christmas candy, holiday fun and staying up too late to jumping back into early alarm clocks and are expected to be on their b…

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 Not sure what to do with students that first day back after winter break? Need a fun activity for January? The Green and Growing Team has got you in this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast! 🌱

Are your students stepping away from the plate rather than stepping up to the plate? Are you having a hard time filling CDE teams? On this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast we have a roundup of ideas from our Evergreen Group members on how to increase CDE engagement in your program!

Ready to jazz up your FFA Week? This episode is for you!

This episode was recorded LIVE with the Here By The Owl crew at Summer Germinate. We share some fun ideas for FFA meetings and how to empower your students to help!

We don’t do bonus episodes often. So jump on in and give this baby a listen!

How do you organize SAEs? What are the ways to get students excited? Tell me the strategies you use! Join Cassidy Shelton who will tell us how she organizes SAEs within her classes and ways she gets students excited about their projects. She will also help provide strategies you can use to make SAEs less daunting for students.…

We all love a good routine, right? 🙌 Check out 👀 this episode to see how Jacklyn Bond has helped get her students back on track with their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. She has implemented SAE Folders for all agriculture students. 👊🏼 Students get these folders out every Friday for devoted AET journal entry time. In these folders are …

Y'all asked and Laura Crosby is answering. 🎙 On this episode we answer some of your questions about SAE Visits. ⭐️How to set them up? ⭐️How to prepare students? ⭐️And when I'm visiting, what the heck should I do? Let us know your favorite parts of this episode over on our social media pages!

So your students have an SAE...What next? Our very own Sarah Nerswick is going to share a little things she did in her classroom called the SAE Expo 👀 She is going to walk us through what it is, where it all began and how you can do an SAE Expo in your classroom 🌲 Listen in to Episode 139 of the Green and Growing Podcast and get all the tips and tr…

Katie Rittenhouse is the queen of SAE's. Come along for amazing tips and tricks from the queen herself.

What do piñatas, rubber ducks, charcuterie boards and balloons all have in common? 🧐 Community Service activities! 🙌 If you're scratching your head going "wait, what?!", this is an episode you don't want to miss! ⭐️ Learn how to create new community service projects that are fresh, fun and bring the value in episode 137 of the Green and Growing Pod…

Let's talk community service in YOUR Ag Program 🍎 How do you empower 🙌 your students to take action and serve the community? How do you support👍 students in these processes? How do you identify👇needs in the community? Our good friend Cecily Gunter is in the house to answer ALL the questions and share what she does in her program!…

If I told you I had a service learning project that made animal nutrition hands-on and exciting, while providing a high quality community service project and conducting agricultural research for your students, would this be something you would be interested in? I thought it would be! Chickens for Charity is a service-learning project where students…

Want a community service project that is ongoing, low cost and low time commitment? 🏙 What about one that is housed in your classroom for students to work on when they have time? ⏰ Look no further 👀 This week on the @greenandgrowingedu podcast we have @sarahnerswick on and she is going to talk all about a community service project she had in her cl…

Want to learn about an easy way to market your fundraiser? Caseelynn Johnston is on the podcast to share about her tride and true way to market her program and how that plays into a successful fundraiser 📸 This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Bored of your current fundraisers? 😑 Stuck in a fundraising rut?🦌 Ready to find a fundraiser that does not feel like a fundraiser?👍 From Rodeos🐎to Steak Dinners🍴to Community Outreach🗣, our Evergreen Group friends, Allison Heald and Tim Davis give us all the details on how to break the typical fundraiser mold and try something new ⭐️…

You know what sells? 🤔 Things that people can buy EMOTIONALLY 💚 How much more likely are you to buy the wreath from the kid who told the story about how the wreath is helping their chapter sponsor a local animal shelter versus the kid who just asks for the sale? 🎄🐕 Teach the students to tell the story of the fund. Remember you aren’t raising money,…

So your chapter needs to raise a few bucks? 💸 What the best way to go about that? 🤔 What are the most successful fundraisers? 💰 What are the flops? 👎 Abbey Brown joins us to dish all the deets on successful fundraisers for your program in this episode of the Green and Growing Podcast. Check out Abbey's Specialist teacher page!…